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26 August 2014

Press release: Minister for Middle East welcomes Gaza ceasefire
seen at 23:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister Ellwood said:

I welcome today’s agreement by all parties to a ceasefire. I pay tribute to the Government of Egypt for their work to secure this important step. The ceasefire provides a critical...

Guidance: Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg's Delegation: Visit to India August 2014
seen at 21:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Nick Clegg’s message to delegates ahead of his India visit:

I am delighted that you are joining me on the first UK trade delegation to visit India since its landmark elections in May. This is a remarkable...

Press release: FCO Minister condemns further Iraq attacks
seen at 20:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Reacting to news that over 50 people had been killed in attacks across Iraq yesterday, including an attack on a Shia Mosque, Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood said:

The United Kingdom condemns...

News story: More parking for new homes will end ‘vicious cycle of clogged-up streets’
seen at 20:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Local Government Secretary, Eric Pickles called on councils to ensure more parking spaces are provided alongside new homes to end a ‘vicious cycle’ where clogged up streets leave motorists to run a gauntlet of...

FOI release: FOI release: meetings between the Foreign Secretary and FCO staff relating to Soma Management Limited
seen at 18:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

FOI Ref 0616-14 gives a list of meetings between FCO Ministers and officials and representatives of Soma Oil and Gas together with a record of a meeting between Lord Howard Lympne and the then acting FCO Africa...

Correspondence: Circular 014/2014: lawful supply of foil
seen at 18:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).
broad subject: crime and disorder sub category: drug offences implementation date: 5 September 2014 from: Crime and Policing Group – Drug Strategy Unit

for more information contact: Desmond Niimoi...

Guidance: MERS-CoV: Referral pathway of positive samples to the NRL Respiratory Virus Unit
seen at 18:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

This guidance provides information on:

primary testing and screening confirmation and clinical support public health actions

Further information on MERS-CoV

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 25 August 2014
seen at 18:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 25 August 2014.

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 18 August 2014
seen at 18:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added correctly redacted version of the the Driving Standards Agency conducting driving tests.

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

Guidance: Civil Service job search: how to advertise or apply for a vacancy
seen at 18:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New guidance for candidates documents published

These guides contain information for applicants, internal vacancy holders and recruiters to help them use the Civil Service jobs system, including...

Guidance: School experience programme: information for schools
seen at 18:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changes to SEP

School experience is essential for candidates looking to enter Initial Teacher Training (ITT), as many ITT providers, School Centred Initial Teacher Training providers (SCITTs) ...

Guidance: Guidance on overseas visitors hospital charging regulations
seen at 18:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated appendices 1 to 8 of the guidance on overseas visitors hospital charging regulations and amended chapter 5.

Guidance for NHS bodies in carrying out their duties under the NHS (Charges to...

Letter from Sir Andrew Dilnot to Mike Hughes
seen at 18:30, 26 August in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).
Letter from Chair to Mike Hughes (Chair, National Statistics Advisory Group) regarding the review of the range of prices statistics
News story: Nick Clegg: India visit
seen at 18:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated News section and added links to recent press releases.

The Deputy Prime Minister is leading the first major trade mission to India since Prime Minister Narendra Modi was elected in May. ...

Press release: Vistaar announces £13m investment in UK as Nick Clegg inaugurates new movie
seen at 18:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

During his visit to a film set in Mumbai today, the UK Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg announced that Vistaar Productions is to invest £13 million in the UK over the next 12 months, including a new...

Government response: Response to Sunday Telegraph coverage of constraint payments report
seen at 18:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Constraint payments are nothing new. National Grid has been paying coal and gas generators - and others - to change their planned output well before wind farms joined the mix.

These payments are made ...

Government response: Response to Sunday Times article on value of homes in areas of shale extraction
seen at 18:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Jonathan Leake gives a misleading impression in his Sunday Times article by saying that the Valuation Office Agency has indicated that the value of homes may be reduced as a result of shale prospects in an area...

News story: Points of Light: August 2014 winners
seen at 18:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient 94: Adrian Craig.

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...
Guidance: SFA: funding in-service maths teacher training in FE
seen at 16:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

The scheme is for providers (the colleges or training organisations that are the employers for the purposes of this scheme) that the Skills Funding Agency funds, to recruit and train new graduate maths teachers...

Policy paper: Pension Schemes Bill 2014 to 2015 delegated powers
seen at 16:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

This memorandum identifies the provisions for delegated legislation in the Pension Schemes Bill 2014 to 2015. It explains:

the purpose of the delegated power proposed why the matter is to be dealt...
Impact assessment: Pension Schemes Bill 2014 to 2015 impact assessment
seen at 16:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

This documents summarises the impact assessment of provisions in the Pension Schemes Bill 2014 to 2015.

We introduced the Pension Schemes Bill to Parliament on 26 June 2014. It sets out a new legislative...

Promotional material: desider 2014
seen at 16:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added replacement version of desider magazine August issue 75.

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

Guidance: Fairer schools funding: arrangements for 2015 to 2016
seen at 16:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated schools revenue funding 2015 to 2016: operational guide

The documents on this page provide information about schools funding arrangements for 2015 to 2016. This includes how the Department...

Notice: SO40 2NT, Mr Oliver N. Crosthwaite Eyre: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:30, 26 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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Open consultation: Special educational needs and disability data descriptors
seen at 16:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amended closing date for consultation to 10 September 2014.

The individualised learner record (ILR) and school census currently contain inconsistent special educational needs and disability (SEND...

Notice: SO24 9TN, Geoffrey and Alison Ellett: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:30, 26 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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Transparency data: DfE and executive agency spend over £25,000: 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added document for July 2014.

The government set out the need for greater transparency across its operations to enable the public to hold politicians and public bodies to account. This includes...

Transparency data: DfE and executive agency spend via GPC over £500: 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added document for July 2014.

Details of all GPC expenditure over &pound;500 from April 2014 to March 2015 by:

Department for Education Education Funding Agency National College for...
Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 16:30, 26 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 ...

International treaty: [TS] UK/Netherlands: Exchange of Notes relating to the Convention on 1932 Legal Proceedings
seen at 16:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Publication title: Exchange of Notes between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Kingdom of the Netherlands relating to the Convention on Legal Proceedings in Civil and Commercial...

Guidance: Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 Order 2013
seen at 16:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This guidance tells immigration officers about the Police and Criminal Evidence (PACE) Order 2013. It explains:

what the order is and what it means the extent of its ...
International treaty: [TS] International Convention for the suppression of acts of nuclear terrorism
seen at 16:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Publication title: International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism

International treaty: [TS] UK/Philippines: Exchange of Notes to amend the treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminial Matters
seen at 16:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Publication title: Exchange of Notes between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines to amend the Treaty on Mutual Legal...

International treaty: [TS] Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia
seen at 16:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Publication title: Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia

Form: Children adopted from care and the pupil premium: template letter
seen at 16:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

A template explaining what alternative education providers must submit to LAs regarding children:

adopted from local authority care looked after by a special guardianship or care arrangement order
The British Legion fancy dress - 2 and 5km fun run
seen at 16:30, 26 August in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

The British Legion need your help raising money for their worthwhile cause. Why not go along and  support them.

News story: Stephen Williams pays tribute to the bravery of Douglas Reynolds VC
seen at 16:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Communities Minister Stephen Williams today (26 August 2014) paid tribute to the bravery of Captain Douglas Reynolds VC, as a commemorative Victoria Cross paving stone was laid in his honour in Bristol, 100 years...

Press release: Nick Clegg calls for nominations for new Dadabhai Naoroji Awards
seen at 16:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

On the second day of his trade mission to India, the Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has announced major new initiatives to deepen the historic links between the UK and India.

Find out more...

News story: Nick Clegg: India visit
seen at 16:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated News section and added links to recent press releases.

The Deputy Prime Minister is leading the first major trade mission to India since Prime Minister Narendra Modi was elected in May. ...

News story: Flood defence work starts at Broomhill Sands in Kent
seen at 16:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency has appointed Team Van Oord to construct the scheme, which will cover 2.4km of beach from The Suttons, Camber to the western boundary of Lydd Ranges and will include:

a new 1.7km ...
News story: Failure to keep good farm records costs millions in lost payments
seen at 16:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Farmers in England are missing out on millions of pounds in EU payments because they are not keeping adequate records.

Figures released by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) today show that poor record keeping...

News story: Royal Navy drugs bust in Caribbean
seen at 16:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

After receiving information that a suspicious-looking vessel had been spotted by a maritime patrol aircraft, HMS Argyll, which is on counter-narcotics operations in the region, deployed to intercept it.

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Press release: Roads revolution sees extra 900 miles of capacity
seen at 16:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Road users will see around 900 extra lane miles of road capacity added to England’s strategic highway network by 2021 – a third more than was provided in the previous decade.

The boost is thanks to a ...

Transparency data: High needs: allocated place numbers
seen at 14:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Finalised the high needs place numbers for the 2014 to 2015 academic year

This publication sets out a list of allocated high needs place numbers for the 2012 to 2013, 2013 to 2014 and 2014 to 2015...

Guidance: Seychelles - list of medical facilities/practitioners
seen at 14:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

This list of English-speaking medical facilities/practitioners in Seychelles has been prepared for British Nationals who require medical advice

Transparency data: OAG spending over £500 on a GPC for July 2014
seen at 14:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

OAG publishes details of all spending over &pound;500 using a GPC (departmental debit card) on a monthly basis. Nothing was reported this period.

Research and analysis: Master Data Register
seen at 14:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: MDR updated

This catalogue is known as the MMO Master Data Register (MDR) and it currently contains information to support our business and our regulatory and decision-making functions. The MDR...

Transparency data: Participation in education and training by local authority
seen at 14:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 4 historical local authority participation documents.

Local authorities track young people’s progress as they move between different education and training opportunities and record this information...

Form: Ministry of Defence medal forms
seen at 14:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the medal application form.

Use the MOD Medal application form when applying for medals if you are:

a serving personnel or veteran applying on behalf of a living veteran or service...
Guidance: Pension tax relief: guidance booklet
seen at 14:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced 'Annual allowance taxation of pension benefits Ref: MMP/144 AA' and 'Lifetime allowance taxation of pension benefits Ref: MMP/144 LTA' with 'AFPS members guide to taxation of pension benefits...

Notice: Tariff Notice 55 (2014): an article consisting of a round part 15cm with tube like exent
seen at 14:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

The attached document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as a Tariff Notice and contains information about how to correctly classify certain goods for import and export purposes.

Guidance: Capital allocations: 2014 to 2015
seen at 14:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated data: '2014 to 2015 capital maintenance and DFC allocations spreadsheet' and 'DFC allocations to local authorities and voluntary aided schools: 2014 to 2015'.

Details of the 2014 to 2015...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 14:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period commencing 26 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...

Guidance: Tregantle firing times
seen at 14:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period 15 to 28 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...

Notice: Somerset Levels and Moors: reducing the risk of flooding
seen at 14:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Briefing note for 22 August added in place of briefing note for 8 August.

This document explains how the Environment Agency is working with partners in Somerset on a 20 year flood action plan for...

Guidance: Advice to Natural England on setting minimum and maximum numbers to be culled in year 2
seen at 14:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

This paper sets out Defra’s advice to Natural England on setting minimum and maximum number of badgers to be culled in West Somerset and West Gloucestershire in year 2 of the badger culls. This advice includes...

Guidance: Monitoring the humaneness and effectiveness of badger culling in 2014
seen at 14:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out how the effectiveness and humaneness of this year’s badger culls in West Somerset and West Gloucestershire will be monitored.

The monitoring procedures have been developed by Defra...

Guidance: Cage-trapping and dispatch of badgers under licence to prevent the spread of bovine TB in cattle
seen at 14:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

This guide provides advice to those licensed to carry out cage-trapping and dispatch of badgers to prevent the spread of bovine TB in cattle. It provides recommendations on best practice and highlights those ...

Guidance: Controlled shooting of badgers in the field under licence to prevent the spread of bovine TB in cattle
seen at 14:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

This guide provides advice to those licensed to carry out controlled shooting of free-ranging badgers in the field to prevent the spread of bovine TB in cattle. It provides recommendations on best practice and...

Guidance: Vaccination of individuals with uncertain or incomplete immunisation status
seen at 14:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised sections on MenC and HPV vaccine recommendations for those over 10 years of age and updates on the dates of birth for those eligible for flu and shingles vaccines.

This single page reminder...

Guidance: National flu programme training slide set for healthcare professionals
seen at 14:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated slide on egg allergy.

This slide pack has been developed for trainers and leaders of the national flu programme. The material is comprehensive and you can adapt the pack to suit your particular...

Open consultation: Minimum excise tax
seen at 14:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

The government is interested in whether a MET could help support tobacco policy in its role to protect future revenues and reduce smoking rates, if recent down-trading trends are to continue. This consultation...

Transparency data: ILF expenditure, July 2014
seen at 14:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Details of the Independent Living Fund’s expenditure for July 2014, including:

administrative expenditure, in relation to the direct running of the organisation programme expenditure, which includes grants...
Research and analysis: National Measurement System: knowledge exchange programme
seen at 14:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

This programme works to increase the impact of the science outputs across the NMS portfolio.

Transparency data: National Offender Management Service spend over £25,000 - 2013
seen at 14:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Nov 13 spend had linked to the wrong data set so this has been replaced with correct file.

Guidance on National Offender Management Service (NOMS) spending over &pound;25,000 data 2013.

Corporate report: DFID Annual Report and Accounts 2013-14 datasets
seen at 14:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Results by Health sector: pie charts

The datasets above consist of:

Common core tables (departmental expenditure) DFID results tables Annual reporting of statistical information (UK ...
Case 305 – No low level hot water dispenser for wheelchair users
seen at 14:30, 26 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Workplace installs a low level kitchen unit with a cold water supply to improve access for disabled staff but refuses to provide a hot water facility, quoting health and safety.

Case 308 – Swimming pool unable to lend goggles and floatation devices
seen at 14:30, 26 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A poster at a public swimming pool says: “Due to health and safety regulations, we are unable to lend floats, goggles or woggles.”

Case 309 – University bans the throwing of mortar boards on graduation day
seen at 14:30, 26 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Due to health and safety issues, a university collected mortar boards following the end of a graduation ceremony to prevent them being thrown into the air.

News story: DBS duty to refer and how to make a referral
seen at 14:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

NHS Employers have created two podcasts in their series about the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In the first podcast, Nyla Cooper from NHS employers and Lyn Gavin from the DBS chat about the legal...

Press release: British brands sign trade deals with India
seen at 14:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Iconic British brands are flocking to India to take advantage of booming growth and ever increasing spending power. The retail sector in India is currently worth &pound;309 billion, with growth of 25% a year...

Press release: 8 foreign flagged ships under detention in the UK during July 2014
seen at 14:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

During July, there were 5 new detentions of foreign flagged vessels in UK ports. 3 vessels remained under detention from previous months. 4 vessels were released during July. A total of 4 vessels remain under...

News story: Home Secretary launches Best Use of Stop and Search scheme
seen at 14:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Home Secretary Theresa May today officially launched a new scheme to reform police use of stop and search powers.

While stop and search is undoubtedly an important police power, when it is misused it ...

Press release: Major motorway upgrade for M6 at Orrell
seen at 14:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Highways Agency scheme at junction 26 of the M6, which links the motorway to the M58 and A577, will see an extra lane added to the northbound side of the link road between the M6 and the A577 Orrell Road.

Press release: Number of 2-year-olds eligible for free childcare to double
seen at 14:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

From next week, around 40% of 2-year-olds will be entitled to 15 free hours of free early education per week - up from 20% last year.

Evidence suggests that children from less advantaged backgrounds often...

News story: UKube-1 update
seen at 14:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

We have tested the FUNcube-2 educational payload and have been able to run it at high power, which makes it easier for schools to capture data with a small aerial.

We have commanded UKube-1 and have received...

News story: Be part of managing England's inshore fisheries in North West England
seen at 14:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

People interested in influencing how inshore fisheries around North West England are managed are being encouraged to apply to join the region’s inshore fisheries and conservation authority (IFCA).

The...

Transparency data: ESF funding for national technical assistance projects
seen at 11:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated technical assistance data.

The list includes the:

name of each project ESF funding national match funding names of the providers and any sub-contractors or partners...
Transparency data: ESF funding for Yorkshire and the Humber
seen at 11:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated technical assistance data.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

name of each project ESF funding ...
Transparency data: ESF funding for the West Midlands
seen at 11:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated technical assistance data.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

name of each project ESF funding ...
Transparency data: ESF funding for South Yorkshire
seen at 11:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated technical assistance data.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

name of each project ESF funding ...
Transparency data: ESF funding for the south west
seen at 11:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated technical assistance data.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

name of each project ESF funding ...
Transparency data: ESF funding for the south east
seen at 11:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated technical assistance data.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

name of each project ESF funding ...
Transparency data: ESF funding for the north west
seen at 11:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated technical assistance data.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

name of each project ESF funding ...
Transparency data: ESF funding for the north east
seen at 11:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated technical assistance data.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

name of each project ESF funding ...
Transparency data: ESF funding for Merseyside
seen at 11:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated technical assistance data.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation (CFO) and funding type.

The lists include the:

name of each project ESF funding...
Transparency data: ESF funding for London
seen at 11:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated technical assistance data.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

name of each project ESF funding ...
Transparency data: ESF funding for Gibraltar
seen at 11:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated technical assistance data.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

name of each project ESF funding...
Transparency data: ESF funding for east of England
seen at 11:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated technical assistance data published.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

name of each project ESF funding ...
Transparency data: ESF funding for east Midlands
seen at 11:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated technical assistance data.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

name of each project ESF funding ...
Transparency data: ESF funding for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
seen at 11:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated technical assistance data published.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation (CFO) and funding type.

The lists include the:

name of each project ESF funding...
Form: High needs: 2015 to 2016 place number exceptional case process
seen at 11:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).
High needs place numbers for the 2015 to 2016 academic year by institution location

The high needs place numbers for the 2015 to 2016 academic year have been rolled forward from the 2014 to 2015 academic year...

Guidance: 16 to 25 high needs funding: additional information
seen at 11:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version contains several updates across the whole document with main changes in the following areas: English and maths condition of funding (paragraphs 8 to 11) Allocating high needs funding...

Guidance: Leases: determination (PG26)
seen at 11:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 2.1.1 has been amended to clarify our practice when an application to determine a registered lease does not include reference to a registered reversionary title.

This guide gives you information...

Case 305 – No low level hot water dispenser for wheelchair users
seen at 11:30, 26 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A workplace have installed a low level kitchen unit with a cold water supply to improve access for disabled staff but refuse to provide a hot water facility, quoting health and safety.

Case 306 – Retailer removed free razor from magazine
seen at 11:30, 26 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A retailer removed the free gift razor from a mans fashion and style magazine for health and safety reasons.

Case 307 – Children under 16 must be accompanied when at a zoo
seen at 11:30, 26 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A zoo has a policy stating “for health and safety reasons children aged 15 or under must be accompanied by a responsible person aged 16 or over at all times”.

News story: Review of the Tax and Procurement policy
seen at 11:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The government committed in the HMRC Tax and Procurement: Summary of Consultation Responses document, published on 20 March 2013, to a review of the Tax and Procurement policy that came into effect from...

News story: DBS duty to refer and how to make a referral
seen at 11:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

NHS Employers have created two podcasts in their series about the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In the first podcast, Nyla Cooper from NHS employers and Lyn Gavin from the DBS chat about the legal...

Open consultation: Revised PACE code A
seen at 10:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

This consultation runs until Monday 20 October 2014.

The draft code has a covering note and detailed table outlining the changes and their purpose with links to the paragraphs concerned.

The changes...

Guidance: Framework generic guidance: provider guidance
seen at 10:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised chapter 5 includes new correspondence address for Provider Payment Validation Team.

This provider guidance provides requirements and background relevant to all Department for Work and Pensions...

Statistics - national statistics: Deaths registered by area of usual residence in England and Wales, monthly provisional: July 2014
seen at 10:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: Deaths registered in England and Wales, weekly provisional: ending 15 August 2014
seen at 10:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: Latest wholesale fruit and vegetable prices
seen at 10:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest weekly data.

Weekly and monthly publications give the average wholesale prices of selected home-grown horticultural produce. The prices are national averages of the most usual...

Statistics: Annual net income of households containing a disabled person 2012 to 2013
seen at 10:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

This publication is based on data from the Family Resources Survey (FRS) and Household Below Average Income (HBAI) statistics. Data is given for both before and after housing costs are taken into...

Guidance: DBS Disclosure News: August 2014
seen at 10:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

This month’s edition includes:

new form replenishment exercise underway volunteers: who is eligible? updated guidance – eligibility and workforce your opinions make a difference eligibility – you...
Guidance: Ultra low emission vehicles: getting central government fleets ready
seen at 10:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

This guidance document is produced for central government departments to help them through the process of:

procuring chargepoints securing vehicle leases participating in fleet reviews

The ULEV...

Open consultation: Private Rented Sector Energy Efficiency Regulations (Domestic)
seen at 10:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 29 August webinar details.

The Energy Act 2011 places a duty on the Secretary of State to bring into force regulations to improve the energy efficiency of buildings in the domestic and non-domestic...

Open consultation: Private Rented Sector Energy Efficiency Regulations (Non-Domestic)
seen at 10:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 29 August webinar details

The Energy Act 2011 places a duty on the Secretary of State to bring into force regulations to improve the energy efficiency of buildings in the domestic and non-domestic...

Guidance: British Forces Post Office: commercial contracts list
seen at 10:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated list.

This British Forces Post Office (BFPO) commercial contracts list contains a list of all companies that are able to send items using the BFPO mail system and is updated...

Guidance: Defence fire safety manual
seen at 10:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated fire investigation - leaflet 12.

Joint Service Publication 426 provides guidance and regulations to aid compliance with legislation and MOD policy. This edition, takes account of ...

Research and analysis: Social impacts and interactions between marine sectors (MMO 1060)
seen at 10:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Evidence on the social impacts of marine sectors, and on the social impacts of their interaction, is limited. There are a growing number of research projects on this topic particularly linked to the ecosystem...

Transparency data: DCMS Special Advisers Quarterly Return on gifts and hospitality : 1 October - 31 December 2013
seen at 10:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

In response to a report by the Public Administration Select Committee on Lobbying, the Government committed to publishing information about hospitality received by Ministers in a ministerial capacity valued at...

Consultation outcome: Creative Sectors tax reliefs: Cultural Test for British Video Games: Consultation
seen at 10:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Edited final outcome to link to the final Regulations

In the March 2012 Budget, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that the Government will introduce corporation tax reliefs for Animation...

Guidance: Influenza: the green book, chapter 19
seen at 10:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The information regarding the administration of flu vaccine to those with egg allergy has been clarified.

Chapter 19 update patches

Influenza is an acute viral infection of...

Statistics: Energy trends section 4: gas
seen at 10:30, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest Gas JODI published.

Press enquiries should be directed to the DECC press office: Tel: 0300 068 6491. Other enquiries about these statistics should be directed to Michael Williams, Michael...

News story: Notice for students who have enrolled to start courses in 14/15 with private providers that have failed the designation process
seen at 10:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Some students may have been advised by the Student Loans Company, or their chosen university or college, that their institution has not met the requirements for “designated status.”

This means that students...

Press release: Suffragan Bishop of Huddersfield: Jonathan Robert Gibbs
seen at 10:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Jonathan Robert Gibbs, MA, PhD, Rector of Heswall, in the Diocese of Chester, to the Suffragan See of Huddersfield in the newly created diocese of West Yorkshire...

Press release: Suffragan Bishop of Bradford: Toby Matthew Howarth
seen at 10:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon Toby Matthew Howarth, MA, PhD, National Adviser for Inter Religious Affairs and Archbishop of Canterbury’s Secretary for Inter Religious Affairs, to...

News story: Replacing our 08 telephone numbers
seen at 10:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

If you want to call customer support after 1 August, you will be able to use a number that is charged according to the standard national rate.

We will also be ...

Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 15/08/2014
seen at 09:32, 26 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the latest eight weeks for which data are available.
Monthly Figures on Deaths Registered by Area of Usual Residence, England and Wales - July 2014 (Provisional)
seen at 09:32, 26 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This dataset presents monthly death figures providing counts of the number of deaths registered by area of usual residence, England and Wales. The provisional data relates to deaths registered in a calendar month...
NHS Scotland Waiting Times - August 2014 release
seen at 09:32, 26 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Update of Waiting Times Statistics • Quarterly waiting times statistics for the 18 weeks Referral to Treatment standard. • Stage of treatment - Summary of waiting times and waiting lists in the acute sector of...
Cervical Screening Statistics - 2013/2014 Results
seen at 09:32, 26 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Cervical Screening Statistics
Scottish Bowel Screening Programme Statistics - November 2011 - October 2013
seen at 09:32, 26 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Uptake, laboratory and clinical outcomes of the Scottish Bowel Screening Programme. As from May 2010 these statistics can be designated as National Statistics products.
Delayed Discharges in NHSScotland - Figures from July 2014 Census
seen at 09:32, 26 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Delayed Discharges in NHSScotland. From February 2010 there is no more additional Supplementary Information released. All information is published as part of the main Delayed Discharges' releases.
Workforce Planning for Psychology Services in NHSScotland - Characteristics of the workforce within Psychology Services - to 30 June 2014
seen at 09:32, 26 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Psychology Services - All staff survey: national Oracle database of NHSScotland psychology services workforce. Statistical information to describe the clinical workforce employed in NHSScotland Psychology services...
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) workforce in NHS Scotland - As at 30 June 2014
seen at 09:32, 26 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) workforce in NHS Scotland. As from May 2010 CAMHS can be designated as National Statistics products.
Births in Scottish Hospitals - Year Ending 30 March 2013
seen at 09:32, 26 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Births in Scottish Hospitals
Dental Statistics - Fees and Treatments - to 31 March 2014
seen at 09:32, 26 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Information on GDS treatments and fees paid to dentists for children and adults. Prior to July 2010 this publication was released as part of an overall "Dental Statistics" publication.
Guidance: ESF 2007 to 2013: newsletters
seen at 09:32, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published issue 58 of the ESF newsletter.

The fortnightly newsletter for the European Social Fund (ESF) 2007 to 2013 programme in England covers local and national ESF news. It includes:

...
Guidance: Best use of stop and search scheme
seen at 09:32, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

The best use of stop and search scheme was announced by the Home Secretary in her statement to Parliament on 30th April 2014.

The scheme introduces a number of measures designed to create greater...

Form: Growth Vouchers: supplier claim form
seen at 09:32, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Growth Vouchers programme claim form for suppliers of business advice.

This claim form and all supporting documentation must be sent to the delivery partner stated in your client’s Growth Voucher...

Guidance: Growth Vouchers programme: supplier terms and conditions
seen at 09:32, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Before providing business advice to clients with Growth Vouchers, please read this guidance which covers:

terms and conditions of participation eligibility requirements rules and responsibilities ...
Guidance: Growth Vouchers programme: participants terms and conditions
seen at 09:32, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated terms and conditions document added.

This guidance covers the following:

terms and conditions of participation rules and responsibilities De Minimis rules data protection ...
Form: Growth Vouchers programme: choosing and managing business advice consultants
seen at 09:32, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance and a new template for the business advice project brief.

Participants of the Growth Vouchers programme can use the ‘Strategic business advice brief’ template to help find...

Judith Hackitt’s ‘Risk Assessment’ – A sting in the tale
seen at 09:31, 26 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

HSE Chair Judith Hackitt discusses a recent debate raging on social media among health and safety professionals, not about major health and safety risks but about the right response to a wasp sting if it happens...

Speech: Launch of election security training manual for the Fiji Police Force
seen at 09:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

I am honoured to be here to launch the Fiji Police Force election security training manual with Commissioner Groenewald today. The British High Commission is pleased to support the Fiji police force in their ...

News story: Stephen Williams pays tribute to the bravery of Douglas Reynolds VC
seen at 09:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Communities Minister Stephen Williams today (26 August 2014) paid tribute to the bravery of Captain Douglas Reynolds VC, as a commemorative Victoria Cross paving stone was laid in his honour in Bristol, 100 years...

Weekly Provisional Figures on Deaths Registered in England and Wales - Week Ending 15/08/2014
seen at 02:31, 26 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the latest eight weeks for which data are available.
Monthly Figures on Deaths Registered by Area of Usual Residence, England and Wales - July 2014 (Provisional)
seen at 02:31, 26 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This dataset presents monthly death figures providing counts of the number of deaths registered by area of usual residence, England and Wales. The provisional data relates to deaths registered in a calendar month...
NHS Scotland Waiting Times - August 2014 release
seen at 02:31, 26 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Update of Waiting Times Statistics • Quarterly waiting times statistics for the 18 weeks Referral to Treatment standard. • Stage of treatment - Summary of waiting times and waiting lists in the acute sector of...
Cervical Screening Statistics - 2013/2014 Results
seen at 02:31, 26 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Cervical Screening Statistics
Scottish Bowel Screening Programme Statistics - November 2011 - October 2013
seen at 02:31, 26 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Uptake, laboratory and clinical outcomes of the Scottish Bowel Screening Programme. As from May 2010 these statistics can be designated as National Statistics products.
Delayed Discharges in NHSScotland - Figures from July 2014 Census
seen at 02:31, 26 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Delayed Discharges in NHSScotland. From February 2010 there is no more additional Supplementary Information released. All information is published as part of the main Delayed Discharges' releases.
Workforce Planning for Psychology Services in NHSScotland - Characteristics of the workforce within Psychology Services - to 30 June 2014
seen at 02:31, 26 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Psychology Services - All staff survey: national Oracle database of NHSScotland psychology services workforce. Statistical information to describe the clinical workforce employed in NHSScotland Psychology services...
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) workforce in NHS Scotland - As at 30 June 2014
seen at 02:31, 26 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) workforce in NHS Scotland. As from May 2010 CAMHS can be designated as National Statistics products.
Births in Scottish Hospitals - Year Ending 30 March 2013
seen at 02:31, 26 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Births in Scottish Hospitals
Dental Statistics - Fees and Treatments - to 31 March 2014
seen at 02:31, 26 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Information on GDS treatments and fees paid to dentists for children and adults. Prior to July 2010 this publication was released as part of an overall "Dental Statistics" publication.
Guidance: Risk assessment guidance for escorted moves
seen at 02:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New risk assessment guidance for escorted moves.

UK Visas and Immigration detention service order about its risk assessment guidelines on handcuffs, leg restraints and escort chains for escorted...

Research and analysis: Cancer survival in England by stage
seen at 02:31, 26 August in Search (Our copy).

This preliminary report presents a brief summary of the main variation in 1-year relative survival of the selected cancer types by stage, sex, age, and socio-economic deprivation.

Press release: New analysis shows improving cancer survival in England using world-leading cancer staging data
seen at 02:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Cancer survival in England for breast, lung, prostate, colorectal and ovarian cancer continues to improve, shows new data published in a report today (26 August 2014) from Public Health England’s National...

Press release: Joint Statement on Libya by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States
seen at 02:30, 26 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

The governments of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States strongly condemn the escalation of fighting and violence in and around Tripoli, Benghazi, ...