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08 September 2014

Guidance: Academies payments information 2014 to 2015
seen at 22:34, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Payments information for 2014 to 2015 replaced information for 2013 to 2014.

A brief guide to give more detailed information about each funding element included in your remittance advice notes...

Speech: "To provide the world’s children with a safer future, we must spare no effort"
seen at 22:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Madam President

Thank you for your kind words on the United Kingdom’s Presidency of the Security Council in August and I wish you well for your stewardship of the Council in September.

Thank you...

FOI release: FOI release: Consular internal and public guidance
seen at 18:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0606-14 provides Consular internal and public guidance including ‘Support for British Nationals Abroad: A guide’ for years 2009, 2010 and 2014 and guidance on the detention of British nationals abroad...

Independent report: Evaluation gender equality and women’s empowerment phase II thematic evaluation: maternal mortality (wp 8)
seen at 18:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

DFID is committed to challenging and ending gender discrimination throughout its policies and programmes, and recognises that this commitment is a precondition to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs...

FOI release: FOI release: government procurement cards and corporate credit cards
seen at 18:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0541-14 gives information on who provides the FCO’s GPCs and CCCs and the contract details. It also gives the number of cards held and total spend as given on the FCO’s Annual Report and Accounts 2012...

Financial Controller steals over £788,000 from her employer to fund a lavish lifestyle buying horses and building an equestrian arena
seen at 18:30, 8 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Collette Wilson pleaded guilty to stealing £788,340 from Boxing Orange Ltd. while she worked as Financial Controller and Company Secretary.
News story: Greener fire engines, ambulances, buses and taxis on the way
seen at 18:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Over 1,000 local authority vehicles from buses to fire engines will be cleaner and greener after Transport Minister Baroness Kramer announced successful bidders for the £5 million Clean Vehicle Technology...

News story: Government considers options to improve the Landfill Communities Fund
seen at 18:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The government today (Monday 8 September) announced that it will consider new options to improve the Landfill Communities Fund and ensure it reaches the communities and projects it is designed to support.

News story: Can you help the UK capture 10% of the global space market?
seen at 18:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Application date for Steering Board vacancies extended to 15th September 2014.

Steering Board members recruitment information

PDF, 869KB, 6 pages

Speech: NATO Summit Wales 2014: PM’s statement to House of Commons
seen at 18:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Speaker, I am sure the whole House will join me in paying tribute to Jim Dobbin who died suddenly this weekend.

Jim gave his life to public service.

He worked hard for his constituents. He...

News story: Economic activity in your local area showcased
seen at 18:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The site, Your Local Economy, allows people around the UK to get a snapshot view of what’s happening near them from jobs to big building projects.

The easy-to-use website offers specific economic...

Press release: PM phone call with UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon: September 2014
seen at 18:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the phone call, a Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister spoke to UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon this afternoon about international efforts to tackle the Ebola outbreak in...

News story: Points of Light: September 2014 winners
seen at 18:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipients 103 and 104: Katie Bond and Claire Collins.

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

Transparency data: Land Registry workforce management information: August 2014
seen at 16:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).
Data covers: payroll staff by grade non-payroll staff by type headcount staff numbers full-time equivalent staff numbers staff costs

These figures are not official statistics. They are internal workforce...

Statutory guidance: Early education and childcare
seen at 16:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

This statutory guidance is for local authorities.

It relates to the provision of early education and childcare by English local authorities on their duties under sections 6, 7, 7A, 9A, 12 and 13 of the...

Guidance: ILR guides and templates for 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: ILR 2014 to 2015 reference tables uploaded * September 2014.

These documents support publicly funded colleges, training organisations, local authorities and employers (FE providers) to understand...

Guidance: Historical rights that could affect your property
seen at 16:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Before 13 October 2003, when the Land Registration Act 2002 came into force, there were some matters that could affect your property such as manorial rights and chancel repairs. These rights did not have...

Policy paper: DFID's Anti-Corruption Strategy for Afghanistan
seen at 16:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Reference to Serious and Organised Crime Agency updated to reflect name change as National Crime Agency.

DFID’s Anti-Corruption Strategy for Afghanistan.

Guidance: Early years foundation stage profile: handbook 2014
seen at 16:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Note added about 2015 Handbook

2015 Handbook

This handbook will be updated in September 2014 for the 2014 to 2015 academic year.

Overview

The EYFS profile summarises and describes children...

Notice: Anti-Dumping Duty measure AD1996
seen at 16:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Anti-Dumping Duty is an import duty charged in addition to normal customs duty and is applied across the whole European Community. It is designed to allow the EC to take action against goods that are sold at ...

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 8 September 2014
seen at 16:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 8 September 2014.

Guidance: Additional guidance for health bodies on exercising functions
seen at 16:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

This good-practice guidance is provided to health bodies to help them carry out their role as responsible authorities under the Licensing Act 2003.

It provides a list of PHE centre alcohol leads to contact...

Notice: Anti-Dumping Duty measure AD2000
seen at 16:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Anti-Dumping Duty is an import duty charged in addition to normal customs duty and is applied across the whole European Community. It is designed to allow the EC to take action against goods that are sold at ...

Notice: Anti-Dumping Duty measure AD1999
seen at 16:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Anti-Dumping Duty is an import duty charged in addition to normal customs duty and is applied across the whole European Community. It is designed to allow the EC to take action against goods that are sold at ...

Notice: HR3 6NZ: Environmental permit issued
seen at 16:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Messrs G S Bowen...
Guidance: EAGA guidance on HIV post-exposure prophylaxis
seen at 16:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added an update on the change to recommended regimen for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)

The 2008 guidance is the latest publication from EAGA on HIV PEP following occupational exposure.

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Notice: GL15 6QT: Environmental permit issued
seen at 16:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Mr Richard Howat...
Notice: IP26 5NJ: Environmental permit issued
seen at 16:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Mr Robert Anderson...
Policy paper: Insurance Premium Tax: exemption for spacecraft
seen at 16:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

The measure will exempt insurance premiums paid under policies covering risks arising directly from the operation of a spacecraft during its launch, whilst in flight, in orbit or on re-entry. That includes physical...

Notice: YO25 9DR: Environmental permit issued
seen at 16:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: GWE Biogas Limited...
Notice: IP6 9UJ: Environmental permit issued
seen at 16:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Mr Christopher...
Policy paper: Draft Legislation: the Insurance Premium Tax (non-taxable insurance contracts) Order 2014
seen at 16:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue and Customs has published for external comment a draft Statutory Instrument and Tax Information and Impact Note amending Schedule 7A to the Finance Act 1994 to introduce an Insurance Premium...

Notice: SY15 6BT, Mr Thomas Gittins: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

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

Research and analysis: PE and sport premium: an investigation in primary schools
seen at 16:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Research looking at how primary schools spent their first year’s physical education and sport premium allocation.

Guidance: Building (Amendment) Regulations 2014: Circular 02/2014
seen at 16:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

The purpose of this circular is to:

draw attention to the Building (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (SI 2014/2362) and the changes they make to the Building Regulations 2010 announce the revocation...
Transparency data: Quality standards specialist group minutes: 1 July 2014
seen at 16:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Quality standards specialist group minutes from meeting held on 1 July 2014.

Notice: TR2 4AP, Mr P George: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

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

Paderborn Station Community Market - Thursday 2 October 2104
seen at 16:30, 8 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

If you have any problems, any questions, then this is an ideal time to speak to all the support agencies under one roof.

Read More...

Don't Get Caught Out
seen at 16:30, 8 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
Use the BFG C&I and VLO Import/Export and Registration Services

Many BFG members take advantage of living in Germany under the Status of Forces Agreement and purchase motor vehicles free of VAT and ...

Tax Free Shopping in Germany
seen at 16:30, 8 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Being part of British Forces Germany provides all of us with the benefits of being part of the Force. One of these is relief from the local purchase tax when shopping. But having these benefits means that...

Need to Know -Tax free shopping in Germany
seen at 16:30, 8 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

Being part of British Forces Germany provides all of us with the benefits of being part of the Force.  One of these is relief from the local purchase tax when shopping. But having...
Don’t Get Caught Out – Use the BFG C&I and VLO Import/Export and Registration Services
seen at 16:30, 8 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

Many BFG members take advantage of living in Germany under the Status of Forces Agreement and purchase motor vehicles free of VAT and import duty. There are, however, conditions...

EX SNOW METHOD 14
seen at 16:30, 8 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Ex SNOW METHOD 14 (Ex SM14) is the Army individual Snowboarding Association (ASBA) Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding Championships for 2014. It will take place on the Stubai Glacier in Austria over ...

PADERBORN HOUSING ESTATE MANAGERS (HEM) DROP IN
seen at 16:30, 8 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

A Housing Estate Managers Drop In session will be held in Loseke Strasse, Arndt Strasse and Bad Lippspringe Community Centres in Paderborn Station from 1400 – 1600 hours on Wednesday 17 Sep 14. All ...

Press release: Biggest coastal flood management scheme completed
seen at 16:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).

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...

News story: Mobile phone theft paper highlights models targeted by thieves
seen at 16:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Home Secretary Theresa May has today published a paper including a Mobile Phone Theft Ratio that shows which handsets may be most likely to be targeted by thieves. The paper, produced with the Behavioural...

News story: Financial Secretary David Gauke meets Canadian finance minister to discuss joint action on tax matters
seen at 16:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Financial Secretary to the Treasury David Gauke today (Monday 8 September) met with the Canadian Minister of National Revenue to discuss how the UK and Canada are improving services to businesses and the ...

Press release: Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Bulgaria
seen at 16:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Mrs Emma Kate Hopkins OBE has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Bulgaria in succession to Mr Jonathan Guy Allen, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mrs...

Press release: UK treatment centre to tackle Ebola in Sierra Leone
seen at 16:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).

British military and humanitarian experts will set up a medical treatment centre for victims of the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone, International Development Secretary Justine Greening announced today.

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News story: Ebola: government response
seen at 16:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to the Press Release announcing British military and humanitarian experts to set up a medical treatment centre for victims of the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone.

Ebola haemorrhagic...

Press release: 100,000 more people join electoral register thanks to campaign
seen at 16:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).

One hundred thousand additional people have been added to the electoral register following a government campaign to maximise registration, Minister for the Constitution Sam Gyimah announced today.

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FOI release: FOI release: UK government breaching bilateral investment treaties
seen at 14:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0699-14 explains that the information requested for questions 1 to 3 is exempt under section 27 (International Relations) of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and question 4 is exempt under section...

Guidance: Antenatal appointments: time off to accompany a pregnant woman
seen at 14:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

We’re aiming to achieve greater involvement from both parents from the earliest stages of pregnancy.

From 1 October 2014, expectant fathers, or the partner of a pregnant woman, will be entitled to take...

Guidance: Clean Vehicle Technology Fund projects
seen at 14:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Listing of the councils and projects receiving funding as part of the Clean Vehicle Technology Fund, the list includes the:

proposed technology vehicle numbers vehicle types
FOI release: FOI release: secondees from external accountancy firms
seen at 14:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0744-14 states that the FCO did not second any individuals from external accountancy firms in 2013 or for the first 6 months of 2014

FOI release: FOI release: British arrested abroad for terrorism-related offences
seen at 14:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0120-14 explains that some of the information is in the public domain as it was given in response to a Parliamentary Question. A link is given to the Hansard entry on www.parliament.uk. It relates specifically...

Notice: Somerset Levels and Moors: reducing the risk of flooding
seen at 14:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Briefing note for 5 September 2014 added in place of briefing note for 22 August 2014.

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

FOI release: FOI release: British Overseas Territories and Freedom of Information
seen at 14:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0779-14 gives Cayman Islands and Pitcairn Islands as having Freedom of Information Laws. No evidence can be found of the FCO providing any technical assistance towards implementing Freedom of Information...

Research and analysis: Science, technology, engineering and maths: research with young people
seen at 14:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

This research looks at the attitudes, motivations and mindsets of young people and how these affect the decisions they make on subject and career choice. In particular this is in relation to science, technology...

FOI release: FOI release: cost of reopening and closing Libya embassy
seen at 14:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0754-14 gives the cost as &pound;3,508,634.39. This includes remedial work to one of two compounds damaged during civil conflict in Libya. Cost of suspending operations in Tripoli in August 2014...

Guidance: Advice for decision making: staff guide
seen at 14:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added memo 16/14 - Universal Credit - further extension of relevant districts. Replaced chapter M3 - annotated with references to memo 16/14.

This advice for DWP decision makers covers:

Universal...
Policy paper: Statement of Practice 14 (2014)
seen at 14:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Miscellaneous.

Policy paper: National Infrastructure Pipeline 2013
seen at 14:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

The 2013 pipeline was published alongside the National Infrastructure Plan, which sets out the challenges facing UK infrastructure and the government’s strategy for meeting the infrastructure needs of ...

Policy paper: National Infrastructure Pipeline 2014
seen at 14:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

The summer refresh of the pipeline provides the most robust, forward-looking infrastructure pipeline to date. It includes more detail than ever before on the status of UK infrastructure projects.

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Transparency data: Builders Finance Fund: shortlist
seen at 14:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

We have shortlisted a number of bids which will now go through the due diligence process.

Guidance: Builders Finance Fund: due diligence
seen at 14:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Shortlisted bidders will be emailed details of the process for submitting due diligence information. Due diligence submissions must be completed and returned to the HCA by 26 September 2014.

Shortlisted...

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 14:31, 8 September 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 ...

Transparency data: UK Trade & Investment government procurement card spend over £500: April to June 2014
seen at 14:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

How much UK Trade & Investment spent (if over &pound;500) using government procurement cards (GPC) in April to June 2014.

Research and analysis: Maximising electoral registration: evaluation of local activities
seen at 14:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

The Cabinet Office has conducted an evaluation of the activities carried out by recipients of phase one maximising registration funding. This funding was awarded on a competitive basis. Electoral Registration...

Transparency data: UK Guarantees scheme: prequalified projects
seen at 14:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Ineos Grangemoth Ethane Import and Storage Facilities entry updated

This table lists the status of projects that are currently prequalified for the UK Guarantees scheme and are seeking finance.

Notice: AB Produce, Measham, Leicestershire
seen at 14:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest news updated.

This document explains the work being done to tackle odour issues at AB Produce - a potato processing plant in Measham, Leicestershire.

The Digital War Memorial – public libraries work with communities and artists to create a War Memorial online
seen at 14:31, 8 September in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
The Digital War Memorial – public libraries work with communities and artists to create a War Memorial online
Army & You - Autumn Edition
seen at 14:30, 8 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

The Autumn Army&You is out now. It is all about real life stories from our Army families, it's these personal stories that show what Army life is really like. From two young people who...

BFG Fuel Card - Have you collected yours?
seen at 14:30, 8 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

"Come and collect your BFG Fuel Card"

Did you know the BFG Fuel Cards are now ready for collection and if you've not already done so, please go to the LVLO to collect yours. On...

School Bus - Bishop Park to John Buchan Update
seen at 14:30, 8 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

To prevent congestion of buses, vehicles, school children and to reduce the likelihood of an accident, the school bus from Bishopspark School to John Buchan School will depart 5 mins earlier from Thursday...

Words from Lt Col Rod Gray, Paderborn Station Commander in regards to the K4 KING School bus.
seen at 14:30, 8 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

As the Station Commander I would like to apologise for the current delays in transporting children to and from King's School. There are currently road works on the A33 and B1 which are causing very long...

Hive Newsletter - September 2014
seen at 14:30, 8 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

HIVE Opening hours for week ending 12 Sep 14.

 

Sennelager HIVE, Paderborn Community Hub, NAAFI Max, Sennelager, 33104.

Opening Hours : 

Mon - Thu @ ...

Community Support Warrant Officer Weekly Drop-In Sessions
seen at 14:30, 8 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
WO2 Pete Wyatt, the new CSWO, will hold weekly Drop-In sessions where you can voice your views, concerns, suggestions or questions in regards to the Station and the community.   "...
New Timings for the K4 Bus- Kings School
seen at 14:30, 8 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Due to road works in Schlangen, there will be amended Drop Off timings for the K4 Kings School Bus. The new timings are available from the school or the Bus Escort Supervisor 

Thursday no Activities...

Speech: The importance of teaching
seen at 14:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

Thank you for that kind introduction.

These ResearchED conferences are hugely important, bringing together people from every part of education to promote the importance of evidence in everything...

News story: Greener fire engines, ambulances, buses and taxis on the way
seen at 14:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Over 1,000 local authority vehicles from buses to fire engines will be cleaner and greener after Transport Minister Baroness Kramer announced successful bidders for the &pound;5 million Clean Vehicle Technology...

Speech: Deputy Prime Minister speech on the state of UK nature
seen at 14:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added video of speech highlights.

Highlights of the speech

Watch highlights of the speech by Nick Clegg at State of Nature conference

Full transcript

Like millions across the UK...

Press release: New initiative launched to rehabilitate female offenders
seen at 14:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Fashion Training and Manufacture Unit is a social enterprise initiative aimed at providing skills and meaningful employment for serving and recently released offenders.

This exciting project, which...

Press release: First wave of smaller sites set to get funding boost to build nearly 13,000 new homes
seen at 14:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Ministers published a shortlist of over 160 smaller housing developments across the country that could benefit from a share of the &pound;525 million Builders Finance Fund, which will get workers back...

Press release: Victory for consumers as pension saving limits to be scrapped
seen at 14:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Restrictions limiting the amount that millions of British workers can save towards their pensions are now set to be scrapped, following a year of negotiation between ministers and the European Commission.

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News story: Positive feedback on new online voter registration system
seen at 14:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).

On 10 June the government launched online electoral registration, making registering to vote quicker and simpler than ever before but also more secure. In one of the biggest changes to electoral registration ...

Open consultation: Woodfuel guidance for providing bespoke evidence
seen at 11:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Heat and electricity generators under the RO, RHI and CfD schemes are required to meet the land and sustainable forest management criteria for wood, as set out in the Timber Standard for Heat and Electricity. ...

Research and analysis: Simplified Expenses
seen at 11:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

The Finance Act 2013 introduced a simplified tax system for small unincorporated businesses.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), working with the Government Digital Services (GDS), have developed an interactive...

Corporate report: VisitBritain and VisitEngland Annual Report and Accounts 2013 to 2014
seen at 11:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

This paper was laid before Parliament in response to a legislative requirement or as a Return to an Address and was ordered to be printed by the House of Commons.

Guidance: FE Choices learner satisfaction performance indicator: calculation method
seen at 11:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New learner satisfaction survey 2013 to 2014: technical report uploaded on 5 September 2014.

This technical report provides detailed descriptions, analysis and explanations of all phases of the...

Transparency data: Payroll costs and non-consolidated pay data, Cabinet Office 2014 to 2015
seen at 11:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: July 2014 data added.

Monthly management information on staff numbers and paybill costs, and non-consolidated performance related pay data for Cabinet Office.

Notes to accompany the release...

Policy paper: Water Act 2014: retail exit reform
seen at 11:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the September 2014 progress update.

This page sets out the scope and timetable of retail exit reform. It includes a one page summary, a discussion document which was used for a stakeholder...

Guidance: Firefighters’ pension scheme reforms
seen at 11:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Penny Mordaunt's letter to all firefighters in England (8 September 2014).

These documents provide details of the firefighters’ pension scheme from 2015. Further details on the core parameters...

FOI release: FOI release: outsourcing IT services
seen at 11:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0043-14 explains the FCO does not develop or outsource development of any software as it uses Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) applications that are tailored by approved third parties

Guidance: Free schools admissions
seen at 11:31, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: All 4 downloads replaced.

Clear and fair admission arrangements are critical in ensuring financial and educational viability. Getting arrangements wrong will hinder recruitment, damage the reputation...

Accrington landlord in court for gas safety failing
seen at 11:30, 8 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
An Accrington landlord has been ordered to pay nearly &pound;60,000 in fines and costs after he ignored repeated warnings about arranging an annual gas safety check at a house in the town. 
Linking peace, stability and development: engaging new global actors in the debate (WP1275)
seen at 11:30, 8 September in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Given the debate about a new framework for international development post-2015 and the growing global role of countries like China and Brazil, it is vital to understand the range of perspectives on the relationship...

Words from Lt Col Rod Gray, Paderborn Station Commander in regards to the K4 KING School bus.
seen at 11:30, 8 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

As the Station Commander I would like to apologise for the current delays in transporting children to and from KINGs School. There are currently road works on the A33 and B1 which are causing very long delays...

Hive Newsletter September 2014
seen at 11:30, 8 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

HIVE Opening hours for week ending 12/09.

 

Sennelager HIVE, Paderborn Community Hub, NAAFI Max, Sennelager, 33104.

 

Opening Hours

New Timings for the K4 Bus- Kings School
seen at 11:30, 8 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

Due to the road works in Schlangen, the new amended bus Drop Off timings are as follows:  

 

16:15 Am Beispring 16:20 Bad Lipp Schuetzenplatz 16:23 Auf der...

News story: Armed Forces Pension Scheme 2015: new video launched
seen at 11:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).

AFPS 15 will be introduced from 1 April 2015 when most regular and reserve service personnel will transfer automatically to the new scheme.

If you were within 10 years of your respective scheme’s normal...

Statistics: UK manufacturers’ sales by product (PRODCOM): defence-related activities in the UK
seen at 10:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics: Peat usage in growing media production
seen at 10:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2013 peat usage figures

This publication contains data on the volume and composition of growing media supplied to the UK amateur and professional use horticultural markets. It contributes to the...

Statistics - national statistics: Latest wholesale fruit and vegetable prices
seen at 10:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with figures to August 2014.

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

FOI release: Employment and Support Allowance Work Capability Assessments and Incapacity Benefits reassessments: Oct 2008 to Sep 2013
seen at 10:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information query and response for statistics on Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Work Capability Assessments (WCA) and Incapacity Benefits (IB) reassessments of claimants suffering from:

...
Statistics - national statistics: Historic statistics notices on wholesale fruit and vegetable prices, 2014
seen at 10:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with July 2014 notice.

This publication gives previously published copies of the monthly National Statistics publication on wholesale fruit and vegetable prices that showed figures for ...

Guidance: Integrated Tariff of the United Kingdom: volume 2, part 1
seen at 10:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

This is volume 2, part 1.

Volume 2, part 1 contains information on:

classification procedure miscellaneous provisions Trade Tariff measures included in TARIC key to signs and symbols guide...
Guidance: Estimating NHS and social care spend: a tool for commissioners
seen at 10:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

This Excel-based tool aims to help NHS commissioners by approximating how their local care economy spends its money by age group, patient group and care settings, and how this may evolve over time.

By...

Research and analysis: Business Records Checks and attitudes towards record keeping
seen at 10:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) carry out checks on how businesses keep their records. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) this is known as the Business Record Checks (BRC) programme. This programme broadly...

Research and analysis: HM Revenue and Customs Contact Centres survey report 2013 to 2014
seen at 10:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Contact Centres provide a national telephone service for dealing with enquiries from our customers. The main aim of this research is to measure the experience of customers using ...

Research and analysis: HM Revenue and Customs Customer Survey 2008 to 2014
seen at 10:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Customer Survey provides regular updates on customer experience, segmentation, reputation and measuring the customer experience. This work covers the Spending Review (SR) period...

Research and analysis: Simpler income tax and business expenses
seen at 10:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Simpler Income Tax applies for the 2013 to 2014 tax year onward. It refers to the introduction of two measures to make it easier for the smallest unincorporated businesses to work out their income and expenses...

Research and analysis: Drivers of behaviour change among SMEs following HMRC compliance checks
seen at 10:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) undertakes three types of tax compliance checks on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs):

ITSA/CTSA checks Assurance checks Light-touch checks

This report contains findings...

Research and analysis: Statutory Review process
seen at 10:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

A statutory review process was introduced in 2009 for use by all customers who disagree with a tax decision made by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). A customer can ask for a review, make an appeal to an independent...

Research and analysis: Simpified Expenses
seen at 10:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

The Finance Act 2013 introduced a simplified tax system for small unincorporated businesses.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), working with the Government Digital Services (GDS), have developed an interactive...

Research and analysis: Markets in IP and enabling information ecosystems
seen at 10:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

As one follow up action to the report Banking on IP published in late 2013, the Intellectual Property Office commissioned Golant Media Ventures to present an initial review of:

key characteristics...
Correspondence: IP connect newsletter: September 2014
seen at 10:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

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

Guidance: At a glance guide to the current medical standards of fitness to drive
seen at 10:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An amendment has been made to the Index page. The link for Cough Syncope has been corrected to link to chapter 1 and renamed from chapter 7 to chapter 1.

Guide to the current medical standards ...

Independent report: Interviews by the Morecambe Bay Investigation
seen at 10:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Morecambe Bay Investigation interviews scheduled wc 8 September 2014 updated.

The Interview Protocol describes who might be interviewed, the procedure for issuing invitations, the running of the...

Guidance: Bovine TB information note: changes to TB cattle movement controls exemptions
seen at 10:32, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

This information note provides details about changes to TB cattle movement controls coming into force on 1 October 2014.

From 1 October 2014, the remaining TB testing exemption for cattle moved between...

Event title: Linking peace, stability and development: engaging new global actors in the debate (WP1275)
seen at 10:30, 8 September in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Given the debate about a new framework for international development post-2015 and the growing global role of countries like China and Brazil, it is vital to understand the range of perspectives on the relationship...

Community Support Warrant Officer Weekly Drop Ins
seen at 10:30, 8 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

WO2 Pete Wyatt, the new CSWO, will hold weekly Drop Ins where residents can voice their views, concerns, suggestions or questions in regards to the Station and...

New Timings for the K4 Bus- Kings School
seen at 10:30, 8 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Due to the road works in Schlangen, the new amended bus Drop Off timings are as follows:  

16:15 Am Beispring 16:20 Bad Lipp Schuetzenplatz 16:23 Auf der Hude 16:...

News story: Mobile phone theft paper highlights models targeted by thieves
seen at 10:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Home Secretary Theresa May has today published a paper including a Mobile Phone Theft Ratio that shows which handsets may be most likely to be targeted by thieves. The paper, produced with the Behavioural...

Press release: Online exporting package launched to help British businesses ‘sell while they sleep’
seen at 10:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).
new suite of services and support to help UK companies take advantage of online selling, forecast to reach &pound;60 billion by 2018 UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) is working with the world’s leading e-marketplaces...
Press release: Smokers encouraged to swap fags for gags
seen at 10:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Stoptober, the 28-day stop smoking challenge from Public Health England, is encouraging smokers to swap their fags for gags to help them quit for good this October.

Top British comedians including Paddy...

Speech: Responsible Investment in Burma Speech by the RT Hon Hugo Swire MP
seen at 10:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

Thank you to Rob Bratby for his kind introduction and to Olswang Asia LLP for hosting this today’s event.

I am delighted to be back in Singapore. This is my second trip here as the ...

PRODCOM Final Results - Defence-related activities in the UK
seen at 09:33, 8 September in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Final estimates of UK Manufacturing Sales by Product (PRODCOM). Estimates of product sales value and volume, linked with international trade statistics.
Agricultural Market Reports - September 2014
seen at 09:33, 8 September in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Agricultural Market Reports page provides access to weekly or monthly price information on headings Fruit, vegetables, flowers & pot plants, Cereals, Eggs & Poultry, Feeding Stuffs, Finished Stock, Hay & Straw, ...
Guidance: Call for proposals: human spaceflight and STEM subjects
seen at 09:33, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

The UK Space Agency seeks to fund social research into the effects of human spaceflight. It is often claimed that astronaut programmes increase interest in and uptake of science, technology, engineering and maths...

FOI release: Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) economic impact assessment process
seen at 09:33, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

MCZs EIRs: which bodies created the management scenarios used in the impact assessment, and how were they decided, plus what was the methodology used to make the assumption about the likelihood of the lowest ...

Guidance: Sale of miscellaneous surplus defence equipment in Cyprus
seen at 09:33, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added announcement about the sale being postponed.

The Cyprus tender for the sale of surplus miscellaneous surplus equipment located at the British forces Cyprus has been postponed until the end...

Guidance: Ukraine – Consular Fees
seen at 09:33, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 08 September 2014

A full list of Consular fees

Notice: UK European Consumer Centre host named
seen at 09:33, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

The UK European Consumer Centre offers free and impartial advice on cross-border purchase of goods and services. The UK European Consumer Centre is part of the European Commission’s Consumer Centre Network.

Guidance: Electronic signatures
seen at 09:33, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Provides guidance on electronic signatures, including:

what they are how to use them different types available glossary of terms and definitions

It also:

provides a brief overview of the ...
Press release: Online exporting package launched to help British businesses ‘sell while they sleep’
seen at 09:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).
new suite of services and support to help UK companies take advantage of online selling, forecast to reach &pound;60 billion by 2018 UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) is working with the world’s leading e-marketplaces...
News story: Typhoon aircraft relocate to RAF Lossiemouth
seen at 09:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Relocating from RAF Leuchars in Fife, Scotland, to RAF Lossiemouth, Typhoon aircraft of 1 (Fighter) Squadron will now provide quick reaction alert (QRA) cover alongside the Typhoons of 6 Squadron for the north...

PRODCOM Final Results - Defence-related activities in the UK
seen at 02:35, 8 September in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Final estimates of UK Manufacturing Sales by Product (PRODCOM). Estimates of product sales value and volume, linked with international trade statistics.
Agricultural Market Reports - September 2014
seen at 02:35, 8 September in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Agricultural Market Reports page provides access to weekly or monthly price information on headings Fruit, vegetables, flowers & pot plants, Cereals, Eggs & Poultry, Feeding Stuffs, Finished Stock, Hay & Straw, ...
Guidance: A guide to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme
seen at 02:35, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated address details

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (the Scheme) is designed to compensate blameless victims of violent crime in Great Britain. We (the Criminal Injuries Compensation...

Guidance: Claiming for compensation in other EU countries
seen at 02:35, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Address details changed on leaflet.

Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) can help victims apply for criminal injuries compensation from the EU country where the crime occurred. We can...

Guidance: Victims of human trafficking and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme
seen at 02:35, 8 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Address details changed on leaflet.

A guide to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme and how this applies to Victims of Human Trafficking.

Press release: Online exporting package launched to help British businesses ‘sell while they sleep’
seen at 02:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).
new suite of services and support to help UK companies take advantage of online selling, forecast to reach &pound;60 billion by 2018 UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) is working with the world’s leading e-marketplaces...
Press release: Smokers encouraged to swap fags for gags
seen at 02:30, 8 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Stoptober, the 28-day stop smoking challenge from Public Health England, is encouraging smokers to swap their fags for gags to help them quit for good this October.

Top British comedians including Paddy...