Communities Minister Lord Ahmad today joined the family of Sergeant Major George Dorrell VC, members of the Royal Horse Artillery, and residents of the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea to honour the ...
Updated: Added link to Armed Forces declaration and updated Day 1 announcements.
More than 60 world leaders attended the NATO Summit at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport. This was the first NATO summit...
Watch the Prime Minister’s press conference
This Summit has shown a real sense of purpose, resolution and unity. Everyone can see what NATO stands for and why it matters. It is about, here...
Updated: Updated information on the UK aid flights into Erbil.
The situation in Northern Iraq remains deeply worrying and we condemn the barbaric attacks waged by ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant...
It is a great pleasure to be with you here in Oxford this evening and to have the opportunity to share some thoughts on the current situation in Northern Ireland.
I’m very grateful to the British-Irish...
The Wales Declaration on the Transatlantic Bond gives a summary of what was agreed at the Summit.
Read the Wales Summit Declaration for more detailed information.
For the latest updates...
Updated: News for issue 8(34) added
Health Protection Report (HPR) is a weekly bulletin containing a digest of health protection news and regular reporting from Public Health England on infections (routine...
This statutory guidance describes the statutory assessment and reporting requirements for the early years foundation stage (EYFS). It is for:
headteachers governing bodies local authority assessment...
The academies finance and assurance steering group enables the Education Funding Agency (EFA) and academies to develop finance and assurance publications for academies together. The steering group includes representatives...
Updated: includes NHS injury cost data for August 2014
The NHS Injury Costs Recovery (ICR) scheme aims to recover the cost of NHS treatment where personal injury compensation is paid, for example after ...
Gregor McGill, a senior lawyer at the Crown Prosecution Service said, "The CPS has decided in relation to two individuals, a police officer and his wife, that no further action will be taken in relation to ...
Updated: Added link to Armed Forces declaration and updated Day 1 announcements.
More than 60 world leaders are in Wales to attend the NATO Summit at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport. This is the first...
The construction of Steart Marshes means the Environment Agency can continue its maintenance of flood risk schemes elsewhere in the Severn Estuary that protect 100,000 homes and businesses.
Rising sea...
Providers in West Midlands and Warwickshire will be able to use the CRM14 eForm from 8 September 2014.
This is when the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) assumes responsibility for processing criminal legal aid ...
This Summit has shown a real sense of purpose, resolution and unity. Everyone can see what NATO stands for and why it matters. It is about, here at home, our national security – and the security of every...
Updated: Added recipient 102: Angie Churchill
The following people were given a Points of Light award in September 2014 (the numbering continues from August’s winners):
98. Gaby Eirew (London...
The majority of pupils who are working at level 3 or above must take the levels 3-5 tests in the year they complete the key stage 2 programme of study. There are some exceptions where headteacher’s may use their...
The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. The arrangements are explained in their...
This issue looks at the flu vaccine that is being given to children as part of the national flu vaccination programme.
This guidance explains how schools should calculate and report teacher assessment at the end of key stage 1. It includes the codes you should use when submitting data to your local authority.
The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. The arrangements are explained in their...
he government is committed to setting new standards for transparency so the public can more easily see how and where taxpayers’ money is being spent and hold politicians, government departments and public bodies...
The government is committed to setting new standards for transparency so the public can more easily see how and where taxpayers’ money is being spent and hold politicians, government departments and public bodies...
This statutory guidance describes the statutory assessment and reporting requirements for key stage 2 (KS2). It is for:
headteachers governing bodies local authority assessment co-ordinators anyone...
This statutory guidance describes the statutory assessment and reporting requirements for key stage 1 (KS1). It is for:
headteachers governing bodies local authority assessment co-ordinators anyone...
Updated: New country information and guidance report on security, Afghanistan, September 2014.
Country information and guidance reports are used by UK Visas and Immigrations officials to make decisions ...
The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).
This decision includes the permit and decision document for:
Operator name: Dairy Crest Limited...
The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).
This decision includes the permit and decision document for:
Operator name: SITA UK Limited...
Updated: Data tables published.
Lists regulations scheduled to come into force between 1 January and 30 June 2014 that are included in the government’s ‘one-in, two-out’ rule. It also lists the regulations...
This Innovation Fund for Young People provider memo is about the need to record the age a participant started on provision. This is part of the evidence requirement when claiming for outcomes.
This memo...
This monthly paper produced by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) brings together the latest key information relating to agriculture and the wider economy. In particular it highlights...
This Innovation Fund for Young People provider memo is about the definition of achievement of a ‘First National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 2 qualification’.
This memo provides an update to the...
Updated: Data tables published.
Lists regulations scheduled to come into force between 1 July and 31 December 2014 that are included in the government’s ‘one-in, two-out’ rule. It also lists the regulations...
Updated: Updated document.
This leaflet contains the conditions of use for the Azure card (section 4 payment card) that is given to destitute people who have been refused asylum. It also includes a list...
Updated: August 2014 - 87.78% added
DFID payment performance 2014.
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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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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The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities.
These notices explain:
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Updated: Updated cereals prices.
Prices for selected agricultural and horticultural produce are published on a weekly or monthly basis in the following spreadsheets. The data source depends on the item ...
Updated: August figures added
The UK wholesale milk deliveries totalled 1,192 million litres in August 2014, according to the latest figures.
The format of UK wholesale milk production notices ...
Updated: Added new FOI responses for MDP enforcement at RAF Croughton, Senior Medical Adviser and MOD Sports Day.
Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week...
Updated: Added reports for weeks 31 to 35.
A monthly summation of infection reports made to the Centre for Infectious Disease Surveillance and Control (CIDSC), PHE Colindale, from PHE and NHS laboratories...
Updated: Percentage of public appointments given to women document updated to include March 2014
Public appointments are ministerial appointments to the boards of public bodies. They are regulated by the...
A NERC-funded student has worked with an international group of researchers to help analyse newly available sequences of Ebola virus genome.
Capital award for Prema in Gloucestershire is ‘massive boost’
Sport-in-brief - your weekly update from the high performance sports community
A member of the Wilton Park Advisory Council and Reuters’ global Defence Correspondent, Peter Apps, reflects on the risks taken by journalists reporting from international warzones in an article...
Monday 4 August 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the day Britain entered one of the bloodiest conflicts in history – the First World War – which ended on 11 November 1918, Armistice Day. As a war unmatched...
Today is World Humanitarian Day, this recognises those who face danger and adversity in order to help others. The day was chosen by the UN General Assembly to coincide with the anniversary of the 2003 ...
On Thursday 4th and Friday 5th September, the UK will be hosting the NATO Summit in Wales. NATO Summits take place on a biennial basis, with the last one held in Chicago in 2012. It is the first NATO Summit...
Sir Bob Kerslake today (5 September 2014) launched a call for evidence at the start of his independent review into the operation, culture and structure of corporate governance at Birmingham City Council. He also...
Updated: Added link to Armed Forces declaration and updated Day 1 announcements.
More than 60 world leaders are in Wales to attend the NATO Summit at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport. This is the first...
Updated: Added video clip of speech.
Watch the speechPM speaks at North Atlantic Council meeting
For the latest updates visit the NATO Summit Wales 2014 homepage and @NATOWales...
The Cabinet Office is providing start-up funding for the Centre for Youth Impact (CYI). This initiative will help organisations that work with and for young people to measure and increase the impact of their ...
The Government Equalities Office (GEO) is conducting an important research study among employers across Great Britain, investigating gender workforce issues. IFF Research, an independent market research company...
We have published a report of our Operational compliance case involving the charity The Schools of King Edward VI, Birmingham. The report explains why we got involved with the charity, what regulatory ...
Transport Minister Baroness Kramer visited the south-west today (5 September 2014) to see how 2 rail improvement schemes will transform journeys for thousands of passengers.
The minister’s first stop ...
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), working with industry partners RMPA and Sodexo Defence, has delivered 2 new ‘pay as you dine’ (PAYD) restaurants at Merville Barracks.
And, in addition, ...
Letting agents have until 1 October 2014 to register with 1 of 3 redress schemes, to ensure tenants and leaseholders have a straightforward option to hold their agents to account.
Anyone who feels they...
Next week will see more than 400 athletes from 13 nations step into the sporting spotlight as the Invictus Games kick off at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
The Invictus Games are about survival in ...
The Foreign Secretary welcomed powerful international commitment to support the Iraqi government, help Iraqi and Kurdish forces defend themselves against ISIL and deal with the humanitarian consequences of ISIL...
On Monday evening, army reservist Lieutenant Rachael Broughton received a seemingly straightforward call from the adjutant of her unit. Would she be available, he wanted to know, to teach a lesson later in the...
Habari za jioni. Karibuni sana.
Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen,
It’s a great pleasure to see so many past and future Chevening scholars here this evening. You are all most welcome.
...
The Government welcomes the Foreign Affairs Committee’s interest in Gibraltar. We are grateful that the Committee was able to visit Gibraltar, hold an evidence session with the Chief Minister of Gibraltar, and...
Updated: Updated with link to second video and revised text.
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Updated: Published DMG memo 20/14: Special educational needs – IS, JSA and ESA.
This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are accurate...
Updated: Final commissioning guide now available.
Commissioning responsibilities for sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and HIV have undergone major changes over the past 18 months, now shared between...
Notes:
These figures are not official statistics. They are internal workforce management information published in the interests of transparency These figures have not been reconciled centrally with National...
Updated: Invitation to respond to the tender to deliver face-to-face legal aid services in family mediation in England and Wales from February 2015.
This information supports the tender process for
This report provides a brief summary on UK Export Finance’s sick absence results for the 12 month period ending 31 March 2014
This report provides a brief summary on UK Export Finance’s sick absence results for the 12 month period ending 31 December 2013.
A summary note is also provided.
These are the results from Cross compliance inspections in 2013.
They show the most common reasons why farmers failed to meet each Statutory Management Requirement (SMR) and Good Agricultural and...
These are the revised draft codes of conduct and practice for forensic science providers and practioners in the criminal justice system.
This document is for all users entering school census 2014 to 2015 data who want to make minor edits in COLLECT before submitting their return.
The guide includes information on:
editing...
This appendix covers digital forensics work only as it applies to the identification, capture, preservation, investigation, evaluation, reporting and storage of data on digital data storage devices and mobile...
This appendix covers forensic digital video analysis laboratory activity from receipt of video material through to preparation for court. It does not yet include retrieval from the scene (this is expected to ...
Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on application for planning permission for 81 dwellings and associated works plus change of use of land to open space.
Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on appeal relating to outline planning application for 120 dwellings with community facility/office space, care home and retail units.
Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on appeal relating to outline planning application for a total of 157 residential units together with a change of use from agricultural land.
A guide for local authorities to complete and submit their school census 2014 to 2015 returns using COLLECT, the department’s centralised data collection and management system.
The guide...
This wall chart is for schools taking part in the 2014 to 2015 key stage 2 national curriculum assessment cycle. Headteachers and teachers should use it to help them complete important tasks.
A guide for schools to complete and submit their school census 2014 to 2015 returns using COLLECT, the department’s centralised data collection and management system.
The guide includes ...
Updated: Replaced document with the latest version of the list.
You can get a horse passport application form from an authorised Passport Issuing Organisation.
Further information Getting and...
Updated: Replaced document with the latest version of the list.
You can get a horse passport application form from an authorised Passport Issuing Organisation (PIO).
Further information Download...
A guide for academies and other non-maintained school users, including:
special schools (NMSS) university technical colleges (UTCs) studio schoolsto complete and submit their school census 2014...
This information has not been released by the Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
This wall chart is for schools taking part in the 2014 to 2015 early years foundation stage profile (EYFS) and key stage 1 national curriculum assessment cycle. Headteachers and teachers should use it to help...
Updated: Revised policy: target for replies reduced from 21 to 15 days (June 2013)
This Independent Living Fund (ILF) circular describes the complaints process for ILF users, staff and independent assessors...
Updated: Revised policy: target for replies reduced from 21 to 15 days (June 2013)
This circular outlines the decision review process for Independent Living Fund users, staff and independent assessors.
The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. The arrangements are explained in their...
The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for Radioactive Substances Activity.
These notices explain:
what the application is about which Environment Agency office you...
The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for Radioactive Substances Activity.
These notices explain:
what the application is about which Environment Agency office you ...
This report looks at the political, economic, intellectual property, organized crime, human rights, bribery and corruption and terrorism issues that UK businesses may face when operating in Malaysia.
The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. The arrangements are explained in their...
The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. The arrangements are explained in their...
Decision reference: ADA2605
Type of decision: admission objections - upheld
School type: academy
School phase: secondary
Local authority: Windsor and Maidenhead
Updated: Government response published.
The government is seeking evidence to inform its position in ongoing negotiations to agree a new European Directive on package travel and assisted travel arrangements...
Updated: Updated 5 September 2014.
The 2014 to 2015 simplified funding rates catalogue lists all provision which the Skills Funding Agency has approved for public funding in 2014 to 2015 and their funding...
Updated: Government response published.
This consultation proposes to make a few specific amendments to the Consumer Credit (Information Requirements and Duration of Licences and Charges) Regulations 2007...
recent growth figures. property market rebounds. WTO Negotiations.
HEFCE has today published its first register of higher education providers. An authoritative reference point for a wide range of users, the register describes the powers that providers regulated in England have, ...
As we approach two years to go until the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games...
Sir Bob Kerslake today (5 September 2014) launched a call for evidence at the start of his independent review into the operation, culture and structure of corporate governance at Birmingham City Council. He also...
Good progress has been made on the scheme on the south bridge of the junction to the extent that the closure planned for the weekend on Friday 12 to Monday 15 September is no longer required.
Instead ...
After Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust failed to meet national waiting targets for both emergency and routine care, the regulator imposed an additional condition on the trust’s licence to provide health care...
The Equality and Diversity Inclusion (EDI) Fund, funded by the Skills Funding Agency and former Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), has successfully enabled greater awareness and raised the profile...
Updated: Added link to Armed Forces declaration and updated Day 1 announcements.
More than 60 world leaders are in Wales to attend the NATO Summit at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport. This is the first...
The Secretary of State has today written to the Attorney General for Northern Ireland (AGNI) John Larkin QC, to inform him that she has issued a certificate under Section 14(2) of the Coroners Act (Northern Ireland...
These new regulations, which are set out in the EU Mortgage Credit Directive, set common standards that EU members need to meet in order to protect consumers taking out loans to buy a residential property.
The proposals are announced today by the Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude, and the Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Sir Jeremy Heywood, in the Government’s Talent Action Plan – ...
The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May):Further to my statement to the House on 7 July and my WMS of 9 July, I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Fiona Woolf CBE, JP to be the...
Responding to reports that ceasefire talks would take place between Russia and Ukraine later today, Philip Hammond said that the West would not be deterred from pursuing further sanctions against Russia:
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The letter of intent, signed with partners from Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands and Norway, aims to develop the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) so that it is fully operational before 2018...
For the latest updates visit the NATO Summit Wales 2014 homepage and @NATOWales on Twitter.
When NATO last met here in the UK in 1990, many would have hoped that its core aim would soon...
During August, there was 1 new detention of a foreign flagged vessel in a UK port. 4 vessels remained under detention from previous months and 1 vessel was released during August. A total of 4 vessels remain ...
Today (5 September 2014) the Environment Agency, with the support of Christopher Pincher MP, has officially opened the Fazeley section of the Lower Tame flood scheme. This work has reduced the risk of flooding...
Updated: Changed photo
Welsh cakes, a rugby ball and poetry by Dylan Thomas were included in handmade willow baskets which will showcase the region’s products and character to the visitors, including US...
Men urgently need to increase their skills and qualifications or risk being out-competed in the jobs market, according to new research published today.
The report from the government-backed UK Commission...
The telephone number for our Nottingham office has changed to 0115 852 6000.
When calling you will need to select the appropriate team from the options given.
This applies to any queries where...
The Laburnham Bridge, which links Cravens Lane in Habrough with Killingholme Road, was damaged in 2012 when a lorry struck the bridge and caused extensive damage to the structure. When the work, which involves...
We want to know what you think about our proposed principles to regulate water company discharges. We want to provide reliable water for downstream abstraction without affecting water quality objectives or constraining...
We want to know what you think about how best to manage abstraction as water availability falls and drought develops. These changes would be in the reformed abstraction management system.
This follows...
Updated: Updated commercial contracts 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...
Updated: Updated guidance.
UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance about how to renew a sponsor’s licence, when to renew it and what happens if it is not renewed.
Updated: Updated guidance.
This is the full policy guidance on sponsoring a worker. Use this guide to find out how to:
apply for an employer’s sponsor licence employ people from outside the EEA ...
This report sets out the findings from an independent evaluation of the Carbon Emissions Reduction Target (CERT) and the Community Energy Savings Programme (CESP) which ran from 2008-2012.
The research...
Updated: New payments and data update published Friday 5 September 2014.
This is the latest information on payments and Individualised Learner Record (ILR) data collection. This ensures that colleges, training...
Pupils with a visual impairment can use modified versions of the key stage 1 tasks and tests. The guidance on this page is to help teachers decide which versions to order for particular pupils.
Consumer Futures (formerly Consumer Focus) represented consumers across regulated markets. It was abolished on 1 April 2014, with all its functions transferred to other bodies.
This annual report sets...
Updated: Morecambe Bay Investigation Interviews scheduled wc 8 September 2014
The Interview Protocol describes who might be interviewed, the procedure for issuing invitations, the running of the interviews...
Part of the Civil Service Reform agenda, the Talent Action Plan introduces a series of new measures to ensure the Civil Service is among the most female-friendly employers in the country, and the most talented...
Modern Art Oxford brings together Morris and Warhol works for a special exhibition
Companies from the construction industry and its associated trades are being invited to a mock trial to give their verdict on a fictitious health and safety prosecution.
This project identified seven data sources from which to assess ill health problems potentially associated with exposure to harmful chemicals in the chemical and downstream oil industry. Interrogation of these...
The Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, William Hague, hosted a meeting with NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative on Women, Peace and Security, Mari Skåre...
Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Priti Patel today (Friday 5 September) visited Marsham Street Nursery in Westminster and met parents to discuss the benefits of the new Tax-Free Childcare scheme which will...
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this very special and important event in support of the Singapore National Paralympic Council. It is traditional at such occasions to start remarks with recognition of VIPs...
Professor Derrick Crook joins Public Health England (PHE) as Director of Microbiology on 1 January 2015. He is currently Professor of Microbiology in the Nuffield Department of Medicine at Oxford University and...
The Highways Agency scheme at Denton Island, where the M60 meets the M67 and the A57, will see new slip roads constructed to bypass the busy roundabout. Improvements are also being made to the layout of the junction...
Home Secretary Theresa May has today announced the appointment of Fiona Woolf CBE, JP to lead an independent inquiry into historical child sexual abuse.
The inquiry will consider whether and the...
The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP, Minister without Portfolio, will visit Malaysia on 8-10 September. He will be supporting a “GREAT Week†Trade Mission, focusing on retail, food & drink and experience economy. ...
Good progress has been made on the scheme on the south bridge of the junction to the extent that the closure planned for the weekend on Friday 12 to Monday 15 September is no longer required.
Instead ...
This report sets out the findings of the childminder agency trials, and aims to help organisations who wish to set up a childminder agency.
Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
Updated: Added 2 new adverts.
A list of current Service Children’s Education teaching vacancies.
Related information Civil Service jobs website Service Children’s Education
Updated: Updates banana prices.
Prices for selected agricultural and horticultural produce are published on a weekly or monthly basis in the following spreadsheets. The data source depends on the item but...
Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
Official statistics are produced impartially and free from any political influence.
Updated: Added consultation outcome.
The call for evidence is part of the government’s ongoing programme of reform of Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing (ATOL). It invites evidence and views from all interested...
Updated: Added workforce information for July 2014
Information about the number of people employed by DH and its agencies during 2014 including:
staff headcount by grade the number of agency workers...
This guide looks at how to pull the whole commissioning system together, focusing on:
interfaces in commissioning responsibility, detailing the areas where more than 1 commissioning organisation...
Updated: Published DWP staff numbers and associated costs for July 2014.
The files include information for each period April 2014 to March 2015 for DWP, its agencies and executive Non Departmental Public...
Updated: Prison population figures for 5 September 2014 published.
Latest prison population figures for 2014.
Updated: Investor directory updated September 2014
The UK Advisory Network (UKAN) provides a listing of UK businesses that can provide professional support for foreign investors setting up in the UK.
Updated: Updated locations list.
This document lists all British Forces Post Office (BFPO) locations, together with their respective numbers and their postcodes.
Related information British Forces...
Updated: Added signed pledge for Kingston Chamber of Commerce.
About the corporate covenantThe corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate their concrete support...
Decision reference: ADA2595
Type of decision: referral of admission arrangements - partially upheld
School type: voluntary aided
School phase: secondary
Local authority: Croydon...
Recent growth figures. Property market rebounds. *WTO Negotiations.
NATO Summit UK
Updated: Added link to Wales Summit Declaration on Afghanistan.
More than 60 world leaders are in Wales to attend the NATO Summit at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport. This is the first NATO summit since...
Sir Bob Kerslake today (5 September 2014) launched a call for evidence at the start of his independent review into the operation, culture and structure of corporate governance at Birmingham City Council. He also...
The video clips feature two examples of workers narrowly escaping serious injury when inattentive drivers ignore signs on the road and do not slow down. The footage has been produced as new figures show that ...
Our guidance on expert witness fees has been updated following discussions with provider representation bodies.
The expert witness fee guide includes new guidance on:
expert activity time guidelines...
The goal of ‘Making it work: a guide to whole system commissioning for sexual health, reproductive health and HIV’ is to help commissioners ensure that service users experience integrated, responsive services...
The resurfacing work over a three mile section of the southbound A1(M) in Cambridgeshire between Peterborough and Huntingdon was due to start Friday 5th September but there has been a delay in sourcing the correct...
Today Professor Chris Elliott has published his independent review into the integrity and assurance of food supply networks to ensure that consumers have confidence in the food they buy. The final report and ...
I have today laid before both Houses copies of the latest annual report from the Chief Surveillance Commissioner appointed by me to keep under review public authority use of covert surveillance, covert human ...
The fast-growing Chinese economy – including rapid urbanisation – offers opportunities for British architectural design expertise. But the Chinese architecture industry also features several sources of intellectual...
Updated: July report added
IssueThe Economic team at the British High Commission, India is part of the wider Knowledge Economy umbrella. The team helps interpret the Indian economy for the UK and...
FOI response gives the number of camper van registrations by month and year of first registration. These figures are up to 31 December 2012 and are the latest statistics recorded.
This report provides an assessment of the level of skills held by the UK population compared with other member states of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). It uses data on qualifications...
This guide is for managers and staff in all early years education settings funded by the local authority.
The guide explains the duties and responsibilities of providers of early years education who deal...
The four day inward mission consisted of:
workshop on distributed manufacturing round table at Royal Academy of Engineering visit to Institute for Manufacturing, Jaguar Land Rover Innovation Centre...
The equality, diversity and inclusion grants were given to Further Education (FE) colleges and training organisations to develop the capacity of the sector to meet the public sector Equality Duty.
The...
Updated: New qualification success rates datasets uploaded 5 September 2014.
The Business Rules document outlines in detail the approach to calculating the results and lists the key changes and areas of...
I’m grateful to the Australian British Chamber of Commerce for organising this lunch – and to Ashurst for your generosity in hosting and sponsoring today’s event. My thanks to you all for coming.
I am...
Lord Livingston spent a day in Surrey on 28th August 2014 meeting 3 local companies with innovative products and export ambition.
Lord Livingston visited lift manufacturers Sesame Access, the UK...
Updated: Added picture of HMS Duncan
The event on Sunday (7 September) will give people the chance to hear about what the Armed Forces do, and see some of the equipment used in its duties.
There...
Shield, Sword and Achilles Heel in the fight against economic crime
It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to speak to you today, on the first morning of the 32nd Cambridge Symposium on Economic Crime...
When asked about the government?s policy on compulsory ?setting? in schools, the PMS said the Prime Minister thinks we need to continue to look at all the ways for every child to get the targeted support they...
When asked about the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) growth revision for the UK economy, the Prime Minister?s Spokesperson (PMS) said it is further evidence the government?s long term economic plan...
Asked if the PM had made any recent phone calls to foreign leaders on the issue of the Islamic State (IS), the PMS said he had spoken to EU Leaders at the weekend and he would meet with his NATO counterparts ...
Asked for the Prime Minister?s (PM?s) reaction to the CPS withdrawing the arrest warrant against Mr and Mrs King, the Prime Minister?s Spokesperson (PMS) said it was his hope that Ashya would be reunited as quickly...
When asked the Secretary of State for Scotland?s view in Cabinet about the referendum, the Prime Minister?s Spokesperson (PMS) said he had reiterated the government?s confidence in the clear arguments made by...
When asked about recent breaches of internet security, the PMS said that internet service providers have a commercial interest in keeping their customers? data safe.
Asked about Ashya King, the PMS said the Prime Minister felt it was right the CPS was looking into the case against Ashya?s parents, and said that it was important the welfare of Ashya was the focus. On the issue...
Asked about the abuse of children in Rotherham, the PMS said the Prime Minister felt it was very important that there was a clear response from the recent report by Professor Alexis Jay. The PMS added the Prime...
Asked if there were any contingencies in place for a ?Yes? vote, the PMS said ?no? and that the government was entirely focussed on staying in the Union and making the positive case for the UK. Asked about possible...
Asked for the Prime Minister?s reaction to President Putin?s calls for talks on statehood for the Ukraine, the Prime Minister?s Spokesperson (PMS) said that type of statement is wholly at odds with what the Prime...