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27 August 2014

Press release: PM calls with Afghan Presidential candidates and Chancellor Merkel and President Van Rompuy
seen at 21:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Calls with Afghan Presidential candidates Dr Ghani and Dr Abdullah

A Number 10 spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister made calls to both Afghan presidential candidates, Dr Ashraf Ghani and Dr Abdullah...

Research and analysis: Mystery Shopper results
seen at 20:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: July 2014 onwards list updated with latest mystery shopper results.

On 11 February 2011 the Prime Minister, along with Francis Maude, the Minister for the Cabinet Office and Baroness Eaton of the...

Press release: Support for further education sector to develop maths teachers of the future
seen at 20:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The government is today (27 August 2014) launching a scheme to help raise maths standards of young people and adults by investing in the teachers of the future. The initiative will see further education colleges...

Statutory guidance: Real Time Closures (RTCs): September 2014
seen at 18:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

All closures in September are based on historical data and are compulsory for all UK vessels 10 metres and over using demersal trawls (including otter, beam and seines), fixed nets (including gill, entangling...

Consultation outcome: Supplying asthma inhalers to schools for emergency use
seen at 18:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amended attachment uploaded to acknowledge the work of an additional group in pushing for the change to take place.

MHRA is asking for feedback on proposals to allow the supply of salbutamol asthma...

Guidance: General grounds for refusal: refusing and refusal wording
seen at 18:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance on what they must consider when they refuse entry or leave to remain in the UK on general grounds.

Entertainment industry and CDM regulations
seen at 18:30, 27 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

In the recent public consultation on HSE’s proposals for revised CDM regulations, a significant number of organisations expressed concerns about the potential impact of CDM application to construction work carried...

Press release: March 2014 Market Trend Data
seen at 18:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

March house prices down 0.4 per cent since February 2014 March house prices up 5.6 per cent since March 2013 Average house price in England and Wales now £169,124 ...
News story: Iraq: UK government response
seen at 18:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: New DFID press release added

The Prime Minister has condemned the barbaric and brutal murder of James Foley by ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) in Syria. This will not change ...

News story: Free DBS duty to refer events
seen at 18:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added a booking form for the Bradford event on the 9 October.

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

Guidance: Healthier and more sustainable catering
seen at 16:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated catering guidance with additional tools and references.

Catering guidance Principles document, adults toolkit and older people toolkit

This guidance outlines the principles we used to...

Guidance: Landnet 43
seen at 16:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

In Landnet 43 you’ll find all the latest news and practice guidance from Land Registry, including articles about:

our Local Land Charges proposals why we’re centralising some of our work our website...
Decision: Christ Church C of E Primary School
seen at 16:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: VAR642

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements - approved

School type: voluntary aided

School phase: primary

Local authority: Croydon

...

Guidance: Renewable Heat Systems - case studies
seen at 16:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Case studies showing different types of renewable heating systems, and the savings homeowners made.

Guidance: Renewable Heat Systems case studies (non-domestic)
seen at 16:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Case studies showing the different type of renewable heating systems and the savings non-domestic applicants made.

Guidance: Safe loading and unloading of bulk carriers
seen at 16:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).
Contents Section 1: Purpose Section 2: Scope Section 3: Definitions Schedule 1: Requirements in relation to the operational suitability of bulk carriers for loading and unloading solid bulk cargoes.
Guidance: Careers guidance for colleges
seen at 16:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for:

further education colleges sixth-form colleges

when considering how to provide careers guidance to their students.

It has been updated to reflect the revised statutory...

Notice: Tariff Notice 61 (2014): the classification of pieces of fish meat
seen at 16:31, 27 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.

Statistical data set: Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) brokerage results
seen at 16:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest results published.

Brokerage operates as a fortnightly anonymous auction where providers of the Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) can sell ‘lots’ of ECO Carbon Saving Obligation, ECO Carbon...

Guidance: Bulk data transfer for sponsors: data values for CAS fields
seen at 16:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This document is part of the bulk data transfer toolkit for licensed sponsors that are using the sponsorship management system (SMS).

It contains information about data...

Notice: SK11 0AR, Frederic Robinson Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities.

These notices explain:

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Notice: LA1 1PB, United Utilities Water PLC: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities.

These notices explain:

• what the application is about

• which Environment Agency and local authority...

Statistics: Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) in England: 2014
seen at 16:30, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

FOI release: Use of shotguns during badger culling
seen at 16:30, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Shotguns EIRs: confirmation of whether the statement by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) “shotguns would not be used for controlled shooting” is correct or not.

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 25 August 2014
seen at 16:30, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new FOI responses regarding UK Reaper UAVs, weapons reported missing or stolen, deaths in custody, forces going AWOL

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released...

Corporate report: GAD business critical models
seen at 16:30, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

The Macpherson Review of quality assurance of government models recommended that departments consider making a list of business critical models publicly available.

This document is the Government...

Promenade theatre adventure encourages walking and running in Devon
seen at 16:30, 27 August in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Promenade theatre adventure encourages walking and running in Devon
Festival of live art set to challenge and inspire
seen at 16:30, 27 August in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Festival of live art set to challenge and inspire
Relations between the UK, Germany and the rest of the world (WP1320)
seen at 16:30, 27 August in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Changes in Germany over the past 100 years and the extent that nationhood matters to Britain and German. We discuss how the defence relationship differs to the economic one and what influence each country has...

AWS Community Centre Opening Hours and Bus Timetable
seen at 16:30, 27 August in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
Army Welfare Service in Paderborn Garrison Provides Professional Youth, Community and Playwork opportunities and Services For Children and Young People and offering Community Development and Personal...
News story: More parking for new homes will end ‘vicious cycle of clogged up streets’
seen at 16:30, 27 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...

Press release: Deputy Prime Minister hails unique technical mix of UK-India businesses
seen at 16:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Opening a new Tech Hub and UK Indian Business Centre in Bangalore, the Deputy Prime Minister paid tribute to the technical mix of innovative Indian and UK businesses who will form a winning combination to share...

News story: Nick Clegg: India visit
seen at 16:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added links and details of Bangalore visit.

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

News story: New tool for local authorities on outcomes and expenditure
seen at 16:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England’s (PHE) has published its spend and outcome tool (SPOT): local authorities today (27 August 2014). SPOT gives local authorities in England an overview of spend and outcomes across...

Press release: New UK aid package for Iraq focuses on vulnerable women and children
seen at 16:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Britain is assisting desperate Iraqi civilians, including the most vulnerable women and children, with an additional &pound;10 million of emergency humanitarian relief, International Development Secretary...

News story: NHS patients could benefit from new models of care used around the world
seen at 16:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The health sector regulator is looking into how important acute services are provided by hospitals in other countries including France, Germany, Canada and America to see what lessons the NHS can learn.

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News story: Iraq: UK government response
seen at 16:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated – 27 August.

The Prime Minister has condemned the barbaric and brutal murder of James Foley by ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) in Syria. This will not change our commitment...

News story: Civil news: bolt-on fee training still available online
seen at 16:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Online training remains on offer to help you understand changes to the basis of the bundle bolt-on fee in civil legal aid cases.

You will need to register on the provider training site and complete all...

News story: Villiers visits Hanwood Centre, Tullycarnet
seen at 16:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking after her visit the Secretary of State said

I was pleased to have the opportunity to visit this excellent project and to hear how it has helped address the social and economic issues such...

Press release: International investment conference to be held in Wales
seen at 16:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

Wales is to host an international investment conference which will create jobs and growth for the UK, Business Secretary Vince Cable and Welsh Government Minister for Economy, ...

Press release: Leading Welsh chef to serve up Welsh banquet for world leaders
seen at 16:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

The award-winning chef will draw on Wales’s strong culinary heritage as he selects a menu that will be served to world leaders including Prime Minister David Cameron and US President...

Guidance: Conflict Pool Call for Proposals 2013-2014 Mogadishu, Somalia
seen at 14:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

The British Government is seeking proposals which will enable the British Government to have better understanding and outreach within key regions within Somalia (excluding Somaliland) in order for the UK government...

Guidance: MOD Referral Scheme: a guide
seen at 14:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated MOD Referral Scheme guidance and application form (v8 dated 27 Aug 2014)

Please read the ‘What you need to know’ guide to find out if you are eligible to apply. If you are eligible...

Guidance: Healthier and more sustainable catering
seen at 14:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated catering guidance with additional tools and references.

Catering guidance Principles document, adults toolkit and older people toolkit

This guidance and it supporting tools will help ...

Form: FReM exposure drafts
seen at 14:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New exposure drafts (14)01 and (14)02 published - comments requested by 13 October 2014

The government financial reporting team at HM Treasury has published new exposure drafts of proposed amendments...

Corporate report: DFID Annual Report and Accounts 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: High resolution version added

Annual Report

The Annual Report meets DFID’s obligation to report on its activities and progress toward the Millennium Development Goals under the International Development...

Correspondence: SFA update: issue 223 (27 August 2014)
seen at 14:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

In this issue:

individualised learner record R01: 2014 to 2015 Apprenticeship reforms: 40 new standards published specification of Apprenticeship standards for England: framework changes in-service...
FOI release: Ministerial meetings with Lambert Energy
seen at 14:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on meetings between Greg Barker, Michael Fallon and Lambert Energy Advisory in 2013.

FOI release: Ministerial communications or meetings with energy companies
seen at 14:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on communications or meetings which have taken place between Michael Fallon MP, his personal staff and his representatives and representatives of a number of energy companies between 01...

FOI release: Communications and correspondence relating to unconventional oil and gas extraction in the UK
seen at 14:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on communications and correspondence relating to unconventional oil and gas extraction in the UK, including fracking and Coal bed Methane from 1st January 2013 until 31 June 2013.

FOI release: Ministerial meetings with the Association of Coal Importers
seen at 14:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on meetings between Ed Davey, John Hayes and the Association of Coal Importers, amongst others, in April 2013.

Notice: CDE themed competition: automating cyber defence responses
seen at 14:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Version 2 of the competition document has been published. Changes to the document have been highlighted in green.

This competition will be briefed at our Innovation Network event on Tuesday...

Policy paper: Pensions: Individual Protection 2014
seen at 14:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This revised version of the IP2014 standalone guidance now reflects the final legislative references and some comments received during the consultation period.

From 6 April 2014 the standard lifetime...

Guidance: U to Z signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 14:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledge for Vedette Consulting Limited.

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: Landnet 43
seen at 14:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

In Landnet 43 you’ll find all the latest news and practice guidance from Land Registry, including articles about:

our Local Land Charges proposals why we’re centralising some of our work our website...
Guidance: S to T signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 14:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledge for The Logistics Employment Network (The LEN).

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: E to G signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 14:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledge for 4ex Military Ltd.

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: A to B signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 14:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledges for Artisan Country Crafts and Blind Veterans UK.

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: SCE school calendars
seen at 14:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to the PDC calendar.

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

PDC calendar

For the rest of the world school holidays please check directly...

Services Producer Price Indices, Quarter 2 2014
seen at 14:30, 27 August in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Service Producer Price Indices providing a measure of inflation for the UK service sector.
Relations between the UK, Germany and the rest of the world (WP1320)
seen at 14:30, 27 August in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Changes in Germany over the past 100 years and the extent that nationhood matters to Britain and German. We discuss how the defence relationship differs to the economic one and what influence each country has...

With thanks to the Camp Adventure Play Scheme
seen at 14:30, 27 August in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
Camp Adventure Play Scheme has offered a valuable break for young people and parents with the opportunity to have lots of fun with the Camp Adventure Team. A project that promotes diversity and inclusion across...
AWS
seen at 14:30, 27 August in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
Army Welfare Service in Paderborn Garrison Provides Professional Youth, Community and Playwork opportunities and Services For Children and Young People and offering Community Development and Personal...
News story: New data shows improvements in quality of government’s impact assessments
seen at 14:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) – the independent body responsible for assessing the quality of the evidence supporting regulatory changes - has today published the performance data for government departments...

Press release: More help for families of missing people
seen at 14:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The government’s proposals, which fill a gap in the law, would create a new power for relatives of missing people. This would allow families to take care of legal and financial affairs following a disappearance...

News story: Nick Clegg: India visit
seen at 14:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added links and details of Bangalore visit.

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

Press release: International investment conference to be held in Wales
seen at 14:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Wales is to host an international investment conference which will create jobs and growth for the UK, Business Secretary Vince Cable and Welsh Government Minister for Economy, Science and Transport Edwina Hart...

Press release: Work to start on £5.3 million improvement to A483 and A55 junction
seen at 14:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The &pound;5.3 million project, part of the Government’s &pound;317 million pinch point programme, is designed to support nearby Chester Business Park and help generate investment which will potentially...

News story: Points of Light: August 2014 winners
seen at 14:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient 95: Chris Durward-Akhurst

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

77. Brian Borland (South...
News story: FCO welcomes end of military hostilities in Mozambique
seen at 14:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK welcomes the announcement of the agreement signed in Maputo on Sunday 24 August between the Government of Mozambique and Renamo. The UK hopes it will put an end to the violence which has caused human suffering...

News story: UK manufacturing - amazing technologies for you and for industry
seen at 14:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Renishaw

Renishaw is the UK’s only manufacturer of a metal-based additive manufacturing machine that prints metal parts. It worked with Empire Cycles to create the world’s first 3D printed metal...

Press release: Scheme update: Night-time closures on the A14 Junction 7 to 9 at Kettering, Northamptonshire
seen at 14:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The closures will enable contractors to switch the current contraflow and put the majority of traffic on the new eastbound carriageway. Work can then start to widen the westbound carriageway.

Highways...

Open consultation: Guardianship of the property and affairs of missing persons
seen at 11:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

When a person goes missing, there is currently no legal mechanism for another person to manage his or her affairs during his or her absence. This can lead to the loss of the missing person’s assets (for example...

Guidance: DCMS Open Data Links and News Stories
seen at 11:30, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Useful links and news stories provided by members of the DCMS Open Data Forum, relating to topics discussed at the event as well as helpful funding avenues, training and ideas for inspiration, examples of good...

FOI release: Disclosure Log: October 2012-March 2014
seen at 11:30, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

If you would like information regarding any of the cases in the disclosure log, please email enquiries@culture.gov.uk, quoting the reference number for each individual case.

Guidance: DCMS Open Data Q&A
seen at 11:30, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

How it works:

Send your Open Data question to Neil Johnston in DCMS Strategy, Resourcing & Governance DCMS will circulate it to the DCMS Open Data Forum Group Questions and any answers or...
Notice: Tariff Notice 60 (2014): castors with mountings of base metal
seen at 11:30, 27 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: Crichel Down advertisements
seen at 11:30, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated RAF Wyton Airfield advert.

Land at the above locations have been declared surplus to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) requirements and are to be sold.

The Crichel Down Rules...

Guidance: Qualifications: review of employability and study skills qualifications at level 2 and above
seen at 11:30, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

At Level 2 and above we will only approve qualifications where the purpose of the qualification enables the individual to fulfil one of the following:

demonstrate the specialist knowledge and skills needed...
Guidance: Qualifications list: review of employability and study skills qualifications at level 2 and above
seen at 11:30, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

This is a list of 174 of qualifications, approved for funding in 2014/15, where we want to better understand how their content supports outcomes such as supporting an adult to enter a particular sector of employment...

Correspondence: DDRB remit letter from the Department of Health
seen at 11:30, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Follow up letter dated 26 August 2014 about 2015 16 remit for independent contractors to the DDRB chair. This follows on from the letter sent on the 31 July 2014 from the Chief Secretary to the Treasury

'Amazing people who do good things' HTA Board Member blog
seen at 11:30, 27 August in Human Tissue Authority (Our copy).
Pamela Goldberg blogs about her time serving as a Member on the the Human Tissue Authority Board
Safety failures land two Kent companies in court
seen at 11:30, 27 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Two construction companies have been sentenced for safety failings after a worker was injured in a fall at a site near Canterbury in Kent.
Issue of BFG Registration Form 73A and New BFG Fuel Cards
seen at 11:30, 27 August in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
Due to technical difficulties with the issue of the BFG Registration Form 73A in conjunction with the new ARAL Fuel Cards, it will not be possible for the One Stop Outlets in the NAAFI Max and Barker Barracks...
News story: Stephen Williams pays tribute to the bravery of Douglas Reynolds VC
seen at 11:30, 27 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: One million voters applied to register to vote since new government system launched
seen at 11:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Over one million people have applied to register to vote since the new online voter registration system went live in June, and there is over 90% satisfaction with the new online service, it was announced today...

News story: New data shows improvements in quality of government’s impact assessments
seen at 11:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) – the independent body responsible for assessing the quality of the evidence supporting regulatory changes - has today published the performance data for government departments...

News story: New international development funding finder launched
seen at 11:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

An international development funding finder tool is now live on the GOV.UK website. It is a new way to help organisations such as charities and NGOs find suitable funds that they can apply for.

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News story: Nominations open for the first UK Social Investment Awards
seen at 11:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Nominate someone for a social investment award by 30 September 2014.

The social investment market helps ventures that might otherwise struggle to get funding, so that they can grow and make ...

Press release: More help for families of missing people
seen at 11:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The government’s proposals, which fill a gap in the law, would create a new power for relatives of missing people. This would allow families to take care of legal and financial affairs following a disappearance...

Press release: Flood sirens to be tested in Grimsby and Cleethorpes
seen at 11:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

It has 18 flood warning sirens to warn residents of tidal flooding from the Humber. The sirens were installed in 2006 and are used to warn more than 25,000 households and businesses about imminent tidal flooding...

News story: Rosetta: landing site search narrows
seen at 11:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Using detailed information collected by Europe’s Rosetta spacecraft during its first 2 weeks at Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, 5 locations have been identified as candidate sites to set down the Philae lander...

Press release: Deputy Prime Minister hails unique technical mix of UK-India businesses
seen at 11:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Opening a new Tech Hub and UK Indian Business Centre in Bangalore, the Deputy Prime Minister paid tribute to the technical mix of innovative Indian and UK businesses who will form a winning combination to share...

Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(Survey and Certification) Regulations ("the proposed Regulations")
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Railway matters and regulation - HS2 Hybrid Bill
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Recruitment & Placement) Regulations
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Rights of Entry - HS2 Hybrid Bill
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Agricultural or Forestry Tractors Exhaust Emissions - "Vineyard" tractor Derogation amendment
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Agricultural or Forestry Tractors Exhaust Emissions - Extended Flexibility Scheme Amendment
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Merchant Shipping(Maritime Labour Convention)(Crew Accommodation) Regulations
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion:Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Recruitment & Placement) Regulations 2014
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(Seafarer Employment Agreements) Regulations
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(Food and catering) Regulations
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion:Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(Medical Care) Regulations
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: The ports of, Clyde (Glasgow), Falmouth, Hull, Goole, Immingham and Grimsby, Liverpool, the Manchester Ship Canal, Newhaven, Southampton, Sullom Voe and Swansea (“the Listed Ports)
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Merchant Shipping (International Safety Management (ISM) Code) Regulations 2013
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(Seafarers' Wages) Regulations ("the 2013 Regulations")
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion:Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(Shipowner Liability) Regulations (the "2013 Regulations")
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(Repatriation) Regulations
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Private Rented Sector Regulations
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion:Future management of the compulsory stockholding obligation in the UK
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The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Power to require suppliers to provide key information to customers in a form that allows smartphones to read and use it
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Community right to buy into renewable electricity developments
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Revision of fees for s.37 Electricity Act 1989 applications
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Amendment to electric lines threshold in the Planning Act 2008
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

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Statistics: Fire and rescue authorities: operational statistics bulletin for England 2013 to 2014
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

This publication and accompanying appendix data tables were released on 27 August 2014 by the Department for Communities and Local Government. The publication focuses on personnel, health and safety and fire ...

Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Consolidation of pensions disclosure of information requirements
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Energy supply company administration rules
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: ASB, Crime and Policing Bill: Community Protection Notice, Community Protection Orders and the Community Trigger
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Communications Data Bill
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Licensing Act 2003: fees regulations
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Implementation of Directive 2013/30/EU on the safety of oil and gas operations and on updating UK oil and gas legislation
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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Orphan Works
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Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest prices published.

Table last updated on 27 August 2014.

Weekly road fuel prices

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Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Codes of Conduct
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Statistics: Defence statistics pre-release access list
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Defence statistics pre-release access list: 22 August 2014.

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

Statistics - national statistics: Child Support Agency quarterly summary statistics: June 2014
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

These publications contain national statistics on child maintenance schemes operated through the Child Support Agency (CSA) up to June 2014.

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for the...

Guidance: Complaints about post-16 EFA-funded institutions
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

This publication gives information about how to complain about post-16 institutions funded by Education Funding Agency (EFA). It covers complaints about:

sixth-form colleges commercial and charitable ...
Transparency data: Adoption Leadership Board quarterly data reports
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Calderdale Council’s data amended due to processing error. No other figures are affected.

A set of outputs used to present the latest information on adoption to the Adoption Leadership Board (ALB...

Statistics - national statistics: Historic statistics notices on animal feed production statistics 2013
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Historic January 2013 animal feed publication added.

This publication gives previously published copies of the monthly National Statistics publication, from March, on the retail production of compound...

Decision: Horsington CE Primary School
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2738

Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements - partially upheld

School type: academy

School phase: primary

Local authority: Somerset

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Statistics: Factsheet: The UK's humanitarian aid response to the Syria crisis
seen at 10:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with Factsheet dated 26 August 2014.

This update is correct as of 26 August 2014. Further updates will be published as the situation changes.

Corporate report: Wilton Park annual reports and accounts 2013 to 2014
seen at 10:30, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

This document contains the following information: Wilton Park annual reports and accounts 2013 to 2014.

Wilton Park is an executive agency of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

News story: More parking for new homes will end ‘vicious cycle of clogged up streets’
seen at 10:30, 27 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...

Press release: High street could be boosted by £212 billion ‘purple pound’ by attracting disabled people and their families
seen at 10:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Thousands of high street businesses could effectively be turning away the custom of 1 in 5 people by not attracting disabled people, the Minister for Disabled People Mark Harper said today (27 August 2014).

News story: New data shows improvements in quality of government’s impact assessments
seen at 10:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) – the independent body responsible for assessing the quality of the evidence supporting regulatory changes - has today published the performance data for government departments...

Press release: Water voles return to every county in England
seen at 10:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Wildlife experts at the Environment Agency have confirmed that water voles have returned to every county in England, following the final release of 60 captive bred voles within the Bude river catchment in Cornwall...

News story: Horseracing levy consultation launched
seen at 10:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

A consultation on modernising the horserace betting levy has been published, Sports Minister Helen Grant announced today.

The Levy is collected from the profits of betting on horseracing and is...

News story: Syria crisis: Latest updates on UK aid
seen at 10:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Latest summary document dated 26 August 2014 added

The crisis in Syria is gravely concerning. Hundreds of people are being killed or wounded every day and millions have been forced to flee.

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Ambulance Services in Wales - July 2014
seen at 09:31, 27 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Summarises information about ambulance services provided by the NHS services in Wales.
Port freight statistics - 2013 final figures
seen at 09:31, 27 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Annual report containing detailed final figures on UK port traffic, as well as the UK and world shipping fleets.
Quarterly Conceptions to Women aged under 18, England and Wales - Q2 2013
seen at 09:31, 27 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides the quarterly number of conceptions to women aged under 18 for England and Wales by regions and other local authority areas.
Services Producer Price Indices - Quarter 2 2014
seen at 09:31, 27 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The Services Producer Price Index (SPPI) are primarily a suite of individual price indices that provide information on price change for a limited range of service industries. Each SPPI captures quarterly changes...
Labour Market Statistics Quarterly Supplement - April - June 2014
seen at 09:31, 27 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Labour Market Statistics for Northern Ireland (employment, unemployment).
Climate Change Levy Bulletin - July 2014
seen at 09:31, 27 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly statistics on Climate Change Levy receipts and liabilities for the UK. Due to the introduction of the Carbon Price Floor (April 2013) this publication has been replaced with the publication 'Climate Change...
Insurance Premium Tax Bulletin - July 2014
seen at 09:31, 27 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Produced monthly by HM Revenue & Customs. Provides details of the amount of standard and higher rate tax declared each month and the value of revenue collected.
Climate Change Levy and Carbon Price Floor Bulletin - July 2014
seen at 09:31, 27 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Statistics on Climate Change Levy and Carbon Price Floor receipts and liabilities for the UK. Prior to the introduction of the Carbon Price Floor (April 2013) the publication 'Climate Change Levy Bulletin' covered...
Landfill Tax Bulletin - July 2014
seen at 09:31, 27 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly statistics on Landfill Tax receipts, liabilities and tonnage for the UK.
Aggregates Levy Bulletin - July 2014
seen at 09:31, 27 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly statistics on Aggregates Levy receipts, liabilities and tonnage for the UK.
Weekly Fuel Prices - 25 August 2014
seen at 09:31, 27 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
Guidance: Seychelles - list of funeral directors
seen at 09:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

This list of English-speaking funeral directors in Seychelles has been prepared for British Nationals who require funeral advice

Transparency data: DfT: workforce management information, January 2014
seen at 09:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

DfT publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Further information

This data is also available from data.gov.uk.

Transparency data: DfT: workforce management information, March 2014
seen at 09:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

DfT publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Further information

This data is also available from data.gov.uk.

Transparency data: DfT: workforce management information, April 2014
seen at 09:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

DfT publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Further information

This data is also available from data.gov.uk.

Transparency data: DfT: workforce management information, February 2014
seen at 09:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

DfT publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Further information

This data is also available from data.gov.uk.

Transparency data: DfT: workforce management information, June 2014
seen at 09:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

DfT publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Further information

This data is also available from data.gov.uk.

Transparency data: DfT: workforce management information, May 2014
seen at 09:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

DfT publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Further information

This data is also available from data.gov.uk.

Open consultation: Modernising the Horserace Betting Levy - A consultation on reform or replacement
seen at 09:31, 27 August in Search (Our copy).

This consultation is the second of two on the Horserace Betting Levy. Government is seeking views on two options: reforming the existing Levy or replacing it with a bespoke new statutory framework. There is no...

Services Producer Price Indices, Quarter 2 2014
seen at 09:30, 27 August in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Services Producer Price Indices for Quarter 2 2014
Ambulance Services in Wales - July 2014
seen at 02:31, 27 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Summarises information about ambulance services provided by the NHS services in Wales.
Port freight statistics - 2013 final figures
seen at 02:31, 27 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Annual report containing detailed final figures on UK port traffic, as well as the UK and world shipping fleets.
Quarterly Conceptions to Women aged under 18, England and Wales - Q2 2013
seen at 02:31, 27 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Provides the quarterly number of conceptions to women aged under 18 for England and Wales by regions and other local authority areas.
Services Producer Price Indices - Quarter 2 2014
seen at 02:31, 27 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
The Services Producer Price Index (SPPI) are primarily a suite of individual price indices that provide information on price change for a limited range of service industries. Each SPPI captures quarterly changes...
Labour Market Statistics Quarterly Supplement - April - June 2014
seen at 02:31, 27 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Labour Market Statistics for Northern Ireland (employment, unemployment).
Climate Change Levy Bulletin - July 2014
seen at 02:31, 27 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly statistics on Climate Change Levy receipts and liabilities for the UK. Due to the introduction of the Carbon Price Floor (April 2013) this publication has been replaced with the publication 'Climate Change...
Insurance Premium Tax Bulletin - July 2014
seen at 02:31, 27 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Produced monthly by HM Revenue & Customs. Provides details of the amount of standard and higher rate tax declared each month and the value of revenue collected.
Climate Change Levy and Carbon Price Floor Bulletin - July 2014
seen at 02:31, 27 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Statistics on Climate Change Levy and Carbon Price Floor receipts and liabilities for the UK. Prior to the introduction of the Carbon Price Floor (April 2013) the publication 'Climate Change Levy Bulletin' covered...
Landfill Tax Bulletin - July 2014
seen at 02:31, 27 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly statistics on Landfill Tax receipts, liabilities and tonnage for the UK.
Aggregates Levy Bulletin - July 2014
seen at 02:31, 27 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly statistics on Aggregates Levy receipts, liabilities and tonnage for the UK.
Weekly Fuel Prices - 25 August 2014
seen at 02:31, 27 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Weekly prices of unleaded petrol and diesel
Speech: Launch of election security training manual for the Fiji Police Force
seen at 02:30, 27 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 ...

Press release: One million voters apply to register to vote using new government system
seen at 02:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Over one million people have applied to register to vote since the new online voter registration system went live in June, and there is over 90% satisfaction with the new online service, it was announced today...

Press release: High street could be boosted by £212 billion ‘purple pound’ by attracting disabled people and their families
seen at 02:30, 27 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Thousands of high street businesses could effectively be turning away the custom of 1 in 5 people by not attracting disabled people, the Minister for Disabled People Mark Harper said today (27 August 2014).