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10 September 2014

Press release: Foreign Secretary condemns Assad’s use of chlorine in Syria
seen at 20:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

Commenting after the release of the latest report by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Fact Finding Mission, the Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond...

Press release: Foreign Secretary welcomes announcement of EU Commission portfolios
seen at 20:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking today after the announcement of EU Commission portfolios, the Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said:

This is a good outcome for the EU and a vote of support for Britain’s reform agenda. We...

Scotland
seen at 18:31, 10 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

When asked about the raising of the Saltire above Downing Street, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said there is nothing more important than the future of the UK and Scotland in the coming days...

Transparency data: Monitor: corporate credit card transactions, September 2013 to present
seen at 18:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added July 2014 transactions.

The tables list Monitor’s corporate credit card transactions over £500.

Guidance: S to T signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 18:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Trafford Council, SaluteMyJob.com, The British Heart Foundation

About the corporate covenant

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

Policy paper: Dorket Head landfill site, Arnold, Nottinghamshire
seen at 18:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest news added.

This document explains the work being done to tackle odours Dorket Head landfill site, Arnold, Nottinghamshire.

Guidance: E to G signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 18:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Everton in the Community.

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: Q to R signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 18:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Rhondda Cynon Taf Council,

About the corporate covenant

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

Statistical data set: Other TB statistics
seen at 18:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added livestock movement testing statistics report.

This data set includes a range of other statistics relevant to the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in cattle.

Incidents of confirmed...
Guidance: K to M signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 18:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Manroy Engineering Limited.

About the corporate covenant

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

FOI release: Payments to recycling companies and individuals
seen at 18:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Recycling companies FOI: all documentation related to payments made by Defra to 6 named recycling companies or individuals.

FOI release: Teleconferences and web meetings
seen at 18:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Teleconferences - FOI specific questions and answers relating to teleconferences and web meetings.

Guidance: Guide to recording Driver CPC periodic training
seen at 18:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed information about a temporary extension of the 5 working days' deadline to upload training records, which ended on 10 September 2014.

As an approved training centre you will need to ...

Press release: Do you want to make a difference to flood risk in the South West?
seen at 18:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency is looking for a new Chairman for the Wessex Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC). Being a RFCC member is an exciting opportunity to help guide local flood and coastal management...

News story: NHS foundation trust governors: tell us about your role
seen at 18:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Monitor’s survey will examine NHS foundation trust governors’ experiences as representatives of patients, staff and other members, and find out whether they feel well-equipped to do their role.

The role ...
News story: Points of Light: September 2014 winners
seen at 18:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient 106: Tony Robinson

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

98. Gaby Eirew (London) <...
Press release: Foreign Secretary condemns Assad’s use of chlorine in Syria
seen at 18:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Commenting after the release of the latest report by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Fact Finding Mission, the Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said:

The findings of...

Press release: 16–19 study programmes – UKCES responds to Ofsted thematic review
seen at 18:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) today welcomed the publication of Ofsted’s thematic review of study programmes for 16 – 19 year olds.

Nigel Whitehead, Commissioner at...

News story: Invictus Games competitors to showcase the power of sport
seen at 18:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Ahead of the opening ceremony, Culture Secretary, Sajid Javid, has wished the competitors at the first ever Invictus Games good luck.

He said:

The Invictus Games is going to be a fantastic...

Open consultation: New regulations for how NHS auditor panels work
seen at 16:33, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Closing date for consultation has been extended to 19 September 2014

The proposed regulations establish how auditor panels or audit committees will be set up so they can advise on the appointment...

Statistics: Water situation report: Yorkshire and north east
seen at 16:33, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with August 2014 data

A monthly summary of the rainfall, soil moisture deficits, river flow, groundwater levels and reservoir stocks for the Yorkshire and north east region.

Guidance: Local partnership opportunities with Jobcentre Plus
seen at 16:33, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added help for customers with mild to moderate health conditions into regular employment in Carmarthenshire.

Jobcentre Plus wants partnerships with local public and voluntary organisations that...

Notice: LN6 3LQ: Environmental permit issued
seen at 16:33, 10 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: LWOL Limited ...
Notice: LS15 9AD: Environmental permit issued
seen at 16:33, 10 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: Biffa Waste Services...
Notice: NN13 5QD: Environmental permit issued
seen at 16:33, 10 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: Faccenda Foods...
Notice: CA7 4PD: Environmental permit issued
seen at 16:33, 10 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: Pearson Poultry...
Notice: NR16 1AY: Environmental permit issued
seen at 16:33, 10 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: Bernard Matthews...
Notice: M15 6LD, Ondeo Industrial Solutions Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 10 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...

Notice: M15 6LD, Heineken UK Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 10 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...

Notice: IP5 2PE, Prentice Aircraft and Cars Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 10 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...

Notice: PO30 3BX, Wight Building Materials Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 10 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.

These notices explain:

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Notice: NG34 9SS, J Parker Dutch Bulbs (Wholesale) Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 10 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.

These notices explain:

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Notice: IP21 5LD, Orwell Homes Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 10 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.

These notices explain:

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Notice: Blaydon Quarry landfill, Newcastle upon Tyne
seen at 16:33, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the latest information from September 2014 including details of the next liaison meeting

This document explains how the Environment Agency is working with Octagon Green Solutions Ltd...

Notice: B11 2RH, Leigh Industrial Services Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 10 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...

Notice: NE61 6BL, Northumbrian Water Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 10 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.

These notices explain:

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Notice: OX12 9UT, Mrs Linda Soames: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 10 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.

These notices explain:

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Notice: RH6 0HN, Horse Hill Developments Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 10 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.

These notices explain:

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Notice: NE61 6HA, Northumbrian Water Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 10 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.

These notices explain:

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Research and analysis: Mystery Shopper results
seen at 16:33, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the 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 Local Government Group...

Notice: CV3 4FL, Galliford Try Infrastructure Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 10 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.

These notices explain:

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Notice: EX16 8QL, South Coombe Country Cottages: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 10 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.

These notices explain:

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Statistics: Water situation report: midlands
seen at 16:33, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This report is updated monthly, here is the August 2014 report

A monthly summary of the rainfall, soil moisture deficits, river flow, groundwater levels and reservoir stocks for the midlands region...

Notice: EX39 5PX, Parkham Farms Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 10 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.

These notices explain:

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£60 million of public and private investment for new leading-edge graphene research facility
seen at 16:33, 10 September in HEFCE news (Our copy).
Funding announced today by the Chancellor will support the construction of a Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) at the University of Manchester. The GEIC will play a key role in exploiting and maintaining...
Exploding vessel leads to court for carpet company and engineering inspection firm
seen at 16:31, 10 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Kidderminster carpet company and a Surrey-based firm have been fined after a large pressure vessel, in which carpet fibres are dyed and processed, exploded, propelling the vessel’s quarter-tonne lid six metres...
Case 313 – Donkey rides banned at village fete
seen at 16:31, 10 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A newspaper reported that council bureaucrats banned donkey rides for children at a village fete because of health and safety concerns.

Ex SNOW SUMMER BFG 14
seen at 16:30, 10 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

EX SNOW SUMMER HAS BEEN POSTPONED Another exercise is planned for 03 Oct 14, more information to follow.

Message for Paderborn VLO
seen at 16:30, 10 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Please be aware that on Thu 11 Sep the C&I Database will be down and therefore for those who are submitting an initial application on tho stay, the VLO will unable to produce and handover BFG plates. ...

Welcome Wednesday - 10 Sep 14
seen at 16:30, 10 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
Welcome Wednesday was held this morning in the Normandy Welfare Centre. The morning was an opportunity for the community to get together for a coffee and a chat - not to mention the variety of homemade...
Speech: CMA: how we intend to use market investigations to extend the frontiers of competition
seen at 16:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

It is a great pleasure to be here. As you can imagine; the topic of this session, the frontiers of liberalisation, is absolutely central to the CMA’s work. As a newly formed competition authority...

Press release: Overnight closures as M25 smart motorway upgrade continues
seen at 16:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The clockwise M25 between junction 25 (near Waltham Cross) and junction 27 (where the road meets the M11) will be closed from midnight on Tuesday 16 September until 5.30am on Wednesday morning. Overnight on Wednesday...

News story: NHS Innovation Challenge Prize for Dementia: winners announced
seen at 16:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Removed broken link to video, no longer available on youtube.

The winners of the NHS Innovation Challenge Prize for Dementia have been announced. The &pound;80,000 top prize was awarded...

News story: Cities of Service launches to help volunteers address local issues
seen at 16:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Seven cities have unveiled plans to organise up to 2,000 volunteers to address local problems, as Cities of Service launches in the UK.

The volunteer programme is based on the US model that the...

News story: Newsletter registration
seen at 16:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Groceries Code Adjudicator is launching a quarterly newsletter at the end of October.

To be added to the mailing list please click the link below:

GCA Newsletter

You can also...

News story: Northern Powerhouse science plans set out by Chancellor
seen at 16:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added detail on a meeting the Chancellor chaired with key northern leaders

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne today (Wednesday 10 September) welcomed ambitious plans for a potential major...

News story: Energy Minister backs buy heating oil early campaign
seen at 16:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Energy Minister Matt Hancock is backing a campaign that encourages heating oil users to stock up on heating oil now. The Buy Oil Early campaign has been launched by ACRE, Citizens Advice and FPS (Federation of...

Press release: Public exhibitions for A2 weekend closures near Canterbury
seen at 16:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Sections along a 6 mile section of the A2 between Brenley Corner (where the road meets the M2) and Wincheap (for the A28) will be rebuilt, which will involve nine weekend closures of the coastbound carriageway...

Government response: Business rate costs
seen at 16:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Kris Hopkins said:

A 2015 rating revaluation would have meant soaring bills for local firms, with almost 3 times as many firms seeing their bills shoot up as fall.

The commentary by Gerald...

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 14:31, 10 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 ...

Research and analysis: Use of beneficial dredge materials in the South inshore and offshore marine plan areas (MMO 1073)
seen at 14:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

This report has developed data and maps to describe existing sites of coastal works (replenishment, defence, creation), and future sites of requirement, to highlight the opportunity for beneficial use of dredge...

Policy paper: UK visa fees from October 2014
seen at 14:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated fees table

This document tells you how much it costs to apply for a UK visa from 1 October 2014. It includes fees for all visas including:

visitor work student settlement ...
Transparency data: Schools in England
seen at 14:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added September 2014 version of the document.

Information on all schools in England including:

local authority maintained schools academies free schools studio schools university ...
Research and analysis: ENG1 and ML5 annual medical reports and summaries
seen at 14:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: ML5 Annual medical report 2013 added 10 september 2014

Every year the returns of all the seafarer medical examinations carried out by MCA approved doctors (ADs), and their outcomes, are summarised...

Guidance: Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake annual surveys 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Guidance for healthcare staff submitting vaccine uptake data.

For the 2013 to 2014 survey there are 2 annual survey forms to complete: one by former primary care trust (PCT) and one by local authority...

Research and analysis: Evidence projects register
seen at 14:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated evidence register

Last updated on 10 September 2014

Guidance: The white book for foreign service advisers and defence attachés
seen at 14:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added September 2014 issue of the White Book.

The white book Commonwealth Defence Liaison Staffs and Foreign Service Attachés accredited to London

This publication is no longer publicly available...

Guidance: Later life newsletter 59: September 2014
seen at 14:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

The September newsletter covers items including:

Older People’s Day – 1 October a film by the Beth Johnson Foundation – Stick your neck out claiming State Pension online The Accessible Britain Challenge...
Guidance: Later life newsletter 58: August 2014
seen at 14:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

The August newsletter covers items including:

an interview with Pensions Minister Steve Webb State Pension top up a film about living with dementia the impact of isolation on older people stopping...
Statistics: Water situation report for England: August 2014
seen at 14:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).
Summary for August 2014

It was the wettest August for 10 years across England with 157% of the long term average rainfall recorded.

Rainfall totals were classed as notably high for the time of year ...

Statistics: SO2 NOx return 2014
seen at 14:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added monthly Operating Hours data for July 2014.

Details of cumulative operating hours since 1 January 2008, where limited by the Large Combustion Plant Directive (LCPD) are also shown.

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Guidance: Free school application guide
seen at 14:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the 'how to apply' guide.

Before applying to open a free school, read this free schools application guide for mainstream, 16 to 19, alternative provision and special free schools. It explains...

Guidance: Governors' handbook
seen at 14:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

This departmental advice is for governing bodies in:

maintained schools academies and free schools

The ‘Statutory policies for schools’ page outlines the policies and other documents school ...

Guidance: Touchbase: DWP news for advisers and intermediaries: Sept 2014
seen at 14:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Touchbase is a monthly publication for external organisations and people who work with or advise our customers. It has news about:

benefits pensions and DWP services relevant news from other government...
Statutory guidance: Directions under section 123(2A) of the Patents Act 1977
seen at 14:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New directions in relation to patents forms 9A, 10 and 17 added on 10 September 2014.

These directions were supplemented by further directions made on

10 September 2014 13 February 2014...
Guidance: Dominican Republic – Consular Fees
seen at 14:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New Consular Fees for Dominican Republic added

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Guidance on licensed transactions for explosives precursors
seen at 14:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

This guidance:

provides details of the substances and specified concentration levels allowed for sale provides a police telephone number for reporting suspicious transactions illustrates the penalties...
Statistics: Water situation report: north west
seen at 14:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with report for August 2014.

Summary of the rainfall, soil moisture deficits, river flow, groundwater levels and reservoir stocks in the north west.

Statistics: Water situation report: south east
seen at 14:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: August 2014 data added.

A monthly summary of the rainfall, soil moisture deficits, river flow, groundwater levels and reservoir stocks in the south east of England.

Guidance: Seasonal influenza frontline healthcare workers vaccine uptake: data collection tool guidance
seen at 14:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for area teams, GP practices and independent sector health care providers (social enterprises) on how to collect data on flu vaccine uptake among frontline healthcare workers and how to upload...

Guidance: Seasonal influenza frontline healthcare workers vaccine uptake survey: data collection guidance
seen at 14:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for area teams and NHS trusts on how to collect data on flu vaccine uptake among frontline healthcare workers and how to upload it to the ImmForm website.

Guidance: Pension Credit toolkit
seen at 14:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced charts to check who can get Pension Credit with updated versions.

This toolkit is for anyone who works with pensioners. Use it to help older people understand how they may get extra money...

Correspondence: SFA update: issue 225 (10 September 2014)
seen at 14:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).
Individualised Learner Record R13 2013 to 2014: Closes Monday, 15 September Apprenticeship vacancies: National Minimum Wage Increase Discretionary Learner Support: Case Studies 24+ Advanced Learning Loans...
The Prince of Wales visits a furniture designer's workshop supported by The Prince's Trust
seen at 14:31, 10 September in (Our copy).
HRH visits a furniture designer’s workshop in Bermondsey
Award-winning digital installation goes on display in Hereford
seen at 14:31, 10 September in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Award-winning digital installation goes on display in Hereford
Explosives regulations 2014 – guidance
seen at 14:30, 10 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The Explosives Regulations 2014 will come into force on 1 October 2014. Draft guidance has been produced for anyone who has duties under the safety provisions of the Explosives Regulations 2014, particularly ...

Working safely with acetylene – revised publication
seen at 14:30, 10 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Download or buy online – This leaflet provides guidance on the fire and explosion hazards of acetylene. It is for people who use acetylene for welding, cutting and similar processes and will help them comply...

Volunteers help identify famous First World War officers' records
seen at 14:30, 10 September in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
Following three years of work by volunteers, data from nearly 140,000 surviving paper records of officers who served in the First World War (WO 339), has now been catalogued. Finishing just ahead of...
The National Archives publishes four new titles
seen at 14:30, 10 September in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
Four fantastic books showcasing the wealth of treasures held at The National Archives are being released this autumn.
Buildings and infrastructure ill-prepared for changing climate
seen at 14:30, 10 September in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

The resilience of transport networks, homes, hospitals and water supplies in England need to be enhanced to counter the more frequent and severe flooding and heatwaves that can be expected in future. This is ...

Policy strengthening required to meet future carbon budgets
seen at 14:30, 10 September in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

A new report published today by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) concludes that carbon budgets can be met at affordable cost, but that this will require the strengthening of key policies.

The...

Carbon budgets and the UK economy
seen at 14:30, 10 September in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

A new report from Cambridge Econometrics today predicts that households will be better off financially as a result of carbon budgets. That contrasts somewhat with findings published previously by...

Mr Hussar 2014
seen at 14:30, 10 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Sat 13 Sep from 1900hrs Tickets €15 - includes food and disco. Please contact the QRH Welfare Team on 05254 982 2344

Sennelager Library Opening & Closures for Sep/Oct 14
seen at 14:30, 10 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
Normal opening times: Mon-Thurs      9:00-17:00 Fri                    9:00-14:00 'Read More' for closures.   <...
BFG Fuel Coupon Prices – Sep 14
seen at 14:30, 10 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

With effect from 1 September 14, BFG fuel coupon selling prices for Sep 14 will be as follows:   a.         Super 95(E5)  -          ...
Speech: British Ambassador to Romania presents his mandate priorities
seen at 14:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Dear friends,

I am delighted to be Ambassador to Romania. I had three previous visits in your beautiful country, the first one in the early 1980’s as a schoolboy during a tour of Europe. The second time...

Press release: £13 million to boost national school leaders network
seen at 14:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

One hundred exceptional school leaders are being recruited to help turn around some of England’s most challenging schools, Schools Minister David Laws announced today (10 September 2014).

The government...

News story: Syria crisis: Latest updates on UK aid
seen at 14:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated programme summary PDF, correct as of 9th September 2014

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

News story: Home Secretary announces the reappointment of two Inspectors of Constabulary
seen at 14:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Home Secretary today announced that Zoe Billingham and Dru Sharpling have been reappointed as Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Constabulary.

They were originally appointed in September 2009 following ...

Statement to Parliament: Amendments to fees for immigration and nationality services
seen at 14:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Minister for Security and Immigration (James Brokenshire):

I am today announcing some changes to fees for immigration and nationality applications made to the Home Office. The government reviews these fees on...

News story: EU ministers discuss security and defence
seen at 14:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

During a visit to Milan, Michael Fallon joined EU defence ministers for discussions about security, defence and the situations in Iraq and Ukraine.

At the informal meeting, the ministers focused on:

Press release: Right to Move: government launches consultation to support social tenants who want to work
seen at 14:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Social tenants who need to move to a new area for work will no longer be pushed to the back of the housing waiting list under new proposals being drawn up for town halls.

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles...

News story: DVLA personalised registration auctions - how we do it
seen at 14:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

This is a big year for DVLA as we mark the 25th anniversary of the launch of the ‘Sale of Marks Scheme’ when we first started selling registrations. Since the launch 4.2 million registrations have been...

News story: Northern Powerhouse science plans set out by Chancellor
seen at 14:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added announcement on The University of Manchester's Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC)

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne today (Wednesday 10 September) welcomed ambitious plans...

Statistics: Water situation report: south west
seen at 11:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with August 2014 data.

Summary of the rainfall, soil moisture deficits, river flow, groundwater levels and reservoir stocks in the south west of England.

Guidance: SFA and EFA financial assurance: regularity audit for FE colleges
seen at 11:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated content.

The regularity audit framework applies only to colleges.

The requirement for a regularity audit is set out in the Joint Audit Code of Practice Part 2.

Colleges...

Decision: Macmillan Academy
seen at 11:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2719

Type of decision: objection to/referral of admission arrangements - partially upheld

School type: academy

School phase: secondary

Local authority: Middlesbrough...

Corporate report: Monitoring activity reports of insolvency practitioner authorising bodies
seen at 11:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

This page contains reports prepared following monitoring activity taken by the Insolvency Service relating to the bodies responsible for authorising insolvency practitioners.

These bodies are known as...

Guidance: Clinical excellence awards: successful candidates
seen at 11:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to the 2013 National Nominal Roll: Published September 2014. The nominal roll is a listing of all consultants in receipt of a clinical excellence or distinction award, with details of the award...

Guidance: Alternative provision census 2015: guide
seen at 11:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

This guide contains information for local authorities to help them collect and submit their annual AP census.

It includes details on:

changes to the census since the 2013 collection the scope ...
Statistics: Factsheet: The UK's humanitarian aid response to the Syria crisis
seen at 11:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated as of 9 September 2014

This update is correct as of 09 September 2014. Further updates will be published as the situation changes.

Guidance: List of qualifying recognised overseas pension schemes (QROPS)
seen at 11:31, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List updated on 1 September 2014

The list contains pension schemes that have told HM Revenue & Customs that they meet the conditions to be a qualifying recognised overseas pension scheme (QROPS...

Email from Ed Humpherson to Amy Sippitt
seen at 11:30, 10 September in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).
Email from Ed Humpherson, Head of Assessment, to Amy Sippitt, Writer/Researcher (Education lead), Full Fact, regarding Department for Education free school performance claims
News story: Train operators urged to tackle overcrowding
seen at 11:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Transport Minister Claire Perry challenged the rail industry today (10 September 2014) to find new ways to give commuters more seats on busy trains following publication of the latest crowding statistics

News story: Iraq: UK government response
seen at 11:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest information.

The situation in Northern Iraq remains deeply worrying and we condemn the barbaric attacks waged by ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) terrorists across...

Speech: Higher education: strength in diversity
seen at 11:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

It is a great pleasure to be here today, and to join you, the leaders of institutions that are collectively and individually, among the most important, the most exciting and the most proud of our national assets...

News story: Northern Powerhouse science plans set out by Chancellor
seen at 11:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne today (Wednesday 10 September) welcomed ambitious plans for a potential major new National Institute for Materials Research and Innovation in the north of England.

News story: Worldwide Climate Change Diplomacy Day to highlight need for action
seen at 11:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

On Tuesday 9 September, UK, French and German embassies around the world joined up to promote action on climate change and show the economic opportunities it can bring.

Climate change is one of the major...

Statistics - national statistics: Rail passenger numbers and crowding on weekdays in major cities in England and Wales: 2013
seen at 10:32, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

This release presents information from 2013 about rail passenger numbers on trains throughout the day in several major cities, as well as the levels of peak crowding.

These statistics are based on passenger...

Statistics - national statistics: Guardianship under the Mental Health Act 1983: England 2014
seen at 10:32, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: Absenteeism from secondary schools in Wales: 2013 to 2014
seen at 10:32, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistical data set: Rail passenger numbers and crowding on weekdays (RAI02)
seen at 10:32, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Tables updated to latest data for 2013.

Table RAI0201

City centre peak and all day arrivals and departures by rail on a typical autumn weekday, by city (MS Excel Spreadsheet, 120KB)

Statistics - national statistics: Historic statistics notices on the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in cattle in Great Britain, 2014
seen at 10:32, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with May 2014 staitistics notice first published August 2014.

This publication gives previously published copies of the monthly National Statistics publication on the incidence of tuberculosis...

Statistics: Defence statistics pre-release access list
seen at 10:32, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new Pre-Release access list dated 5 September 2014.

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

Statistics: Quarterly revenue outturn for local authorities in England: April to June 2014
seen at 10:32, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

The latest statistics on the quarterly revenue expenditure outturn data for all local authorities in England, for quarter 1 of the financial year 2014 to 2015 (April to June 2014) was released on 10 September...

Statistics - national statistics: Latest statistics on the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in cattle in Great Britain
seen at 10:32, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include June figures.

This monthly publication gives the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in cattle (ie bovine TB) in Great Britain. The statistics are obtained from the Animal Health ...

Statistics: Driver CPC: operational statistics
seen at 10:32, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published August 2014 statistics and statistics for 1 September to 9 September 2014.

About these statistics

These statistics aren’t classed as an ‘official statistic’. This means that they...

Statistics - national statistics: Housing Benefit recoveries and fraud data April 2013 to March 2014
seen at 10:32, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

This publication contains statistics relating to Housing Benefit fraud volumes and amounts of incorrectly overpaid benefit. The data covers the period April 2013 to March 2014.

Statistical data set: Other TB statistics
seen at 10:32, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reactor test dataset.

This data set includes a range of other statistics relevant to the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in cattle.

Incidents of confirmed M. bovis infection...
Notice: Customs Information Paper 58 (2014): Cargo Community System-UK Web Based Fallback for imports and exports moving by air
seen at 10:32, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue and Customs, UK Border Force and the CCS UK User Group are developing electronic fallback systems in the event of CHIEF and/or CCS UK being unavailable. These are being provided for imports and exports...

Correspondence: Class B rail resignalling projects decision letter
seen at 10:32, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

This correspondence concerns the renewal or upgrade of class B rail signalling systems and compliance with technical specifications.

Network Rail’s application, in accordance with the the Railways (...

Transparency data: DfT: spending over £25,000, July 2014
seen at 10:32, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

DfT publishes details of all departmental spending over &pound;25,000 on a monthly basis.

Further information

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

Guidance: Top 10 overcrowded train services: England and Wales 2013
seen at 10:32, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

The 10 most overcrowded peak train services recorded in passenger count data, which is collected by train operators, between the spring and autumn periods of 2013. This is the third release of this information...

Statistics: Standards and policies for HM Treasury statistics
seen at 10:32, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Date for Help to Buy: Mortgage Guarantee – Quarter 4 2014 confirmed

The Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 required the UK Statistics Authority to publish a Code of Practice for...

Guidance: HS2 Additional Provision (September 2014) environmental statement: Volume 2 mapbooks
seen at 10:32, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

Each map book contains a series of maps relating to the relevant CFA, covering:

Vol 2 Map Book Part 1: contains maps highlighting the areas of change for CFAs 7, 9 & 10 (Colne Valley; Central Chilterns...

Guidance: HS2 Additional Provision (September 2014) environmental statement: Volume 1 to 3 introduction, area reports and route-wide effects
seen at 10:32, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

This document contains volumes 1, 2 and 3 of the HS2 Phase One Additional Provision (September 2014) environmental statement. These volumes are:

Volume 1 Introduction & methodology: this volume introduces...
Guidance: HS2 Additional Provision (September 2014) environmental statement: Volume 5 environmental topics
seen at 10:32, 10 September in Search (Our copy).
Related HS2 documents HS2 Phase One Additional Provision (September 2014): Environmental statement documents HS2 Phase One Additional Provision (September 2014): Non-technical summary HS2 Phase...
Guidance: HS2 Additional Provision (September 2014) environmental statement: Non-technical summary
seen at 10:32, 10 September in Search (Our copy).

This document provides a summary, in non-technical language, of the likely significant environmental effects of Phase One of HS2.

This document has been published as part of the HS2 Phase One Additional...

New vacancy at OFFA: Stakeholder relations adviser
seen at 10:31, 10 September in OFFA (Our copy).

Stakeholder Relations Adviser

&pound;34,436 – &pound;36,158

Based in Bristol

Could you help us make sure we are talking to and influencing the right people and organisations...

News story: Driver CPC deadline reached
seen at 10:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) was introduced in:

2008 for bus and coach drivers 2009 for lorry drivers

New drivers who drive for a living had to start taking the Driver...

News story: Train operators urged to tackle overcrowding
seen at 10:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Transport Minister Claire Perry challenged the rail industry today (10 September 2014) to find new ways to give commuters more seats on busy trains following publication of the latest crowding statistics

Press release: Thirteen million pounds to boost national school leaders network
seen at 10:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

One hundred exceptional school leaders are being recruited to help turn around some of England’s most challenging schools, Schools Minister David Laws announced today (10 September 2014).

The government...

Press release: UKCES welcomes increase in those taking degrees, but calls for more work-based skills
seen at 10:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Figures from the OECD revealing more than half of young people in the UK are expected to take on a degree have been welcomed by the government-backed UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES)

But...

Housing Benefit Recoveries and Fraud - April 2013 to March 2014
seen at 09:31, 10 September in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Quarterly National Statistics relating to housing benefit overpayments and fraud
Housing Benefit Recoveries and Fraud - 2013/14 Data
seen at 09:31, 10 September in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Quarterly National Statistics relating to housing benefit overpayments and fraud
Absenteeism from Secondary Schools in Wales - 2013/14
seen at 09:31, 10 September in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Summarises the results of a survey on absenteeism by 11 to 15 year olds in secondary, special and independent schools in Wales.
Licensing and Vehicle Ownership in Wales - 2013
seen at 09:31, 10 September in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Bulletin presents numbers and the characteristics of the vehicles licensed for use on the roads for the first time in Wales.
2011 Census Analysis - Clacton Parliamentary Constituency - Census 2011 Summary - CANCELLED
seen at 09:31, 10 September in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
2011 Census statistics provide a rich source of information about the number, distribution and characteristics of the population in England and Wales. This output summarises some of the key data from the 2011 Census...
Guardianship under the Mental Health Act, 1983 - England 2014
seen at 09:31, 10 September in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Statistics relating to the number of cases of Guardianship under the Mental Health Act 1983 by year and by local authority.
Incidence of TB in Cattle, Great Britain - Data to June 2014
seen at 09:31, 10 September in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Latest national statistics bringing together various sources of statistics relating to the incidence of TB in Cattle, Great Britain according to arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
Gifting of Equipment (Michael Fallon)
seen at 09:31, 10 September in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am laying a departmental minute today concerning the gifting of military equipment to the Government of Iraq (GoI), including the Kurdish Regional Government. This is at the request of the GoI.

The UK...

Climate Change (Edward Davey)
seen at 09:31, 10 September in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Climate change is almost universally recognised as a serious threat to global prosperity, security and well-being. We are already experiencing the impacts of climate change within the UK. Extreme weather events...

Bovine TB (Elizabeth Truss)
seen at 09:31, 10 September in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing that the second year of our planned, four-year badger culls is underway. This is part of our comprehensive strategic approach to make England TB-free. This approach includes cattle movement...

Local Authority Funding (Public Health) (Jane Ellison)
seen at 09:31, 10 September in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am announcing public health allocations for local authorities in England for 2015-16 and details of a new health premium incentive pilot scheme.

After the significant increases in 2013-14 and 2014...

Paderborn Housing Estate Managers (HEM) Drop-In
seen at 09:30, 10 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, from 1400 – 1600 hours on Wednesday 17 Sep 14. All occupants are encouraged...

Aff Roadshow
seen at 09:30, 10 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

AFF Roadshow  - Wed 01 Oct from 10.30 to 12.30 in the Tigers Den, Barker Bks, Paderborn.

It is a unique opportunity for questions to be asked direct to the Chain of Command and...

Paderborn Pirates
seen at 09:30, 10 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

The Paderborn Pirates Youth Rugby Club are back and they are under new management!

Read More...

Speech: British Ambassador Paul Brummell presents his mandate priorities
seen at 09:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Dear friends,

I am delighted to be Ambassador to Romania. I had three previous visits in your beautiful country, the first one in the early 1980’s as a schoolboy during a tour of Europe. The second time...

News story: Changes to the patents research exceptions
seen at 09:30, 10 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Legislative Reform (Patents) Order was approved by Parliament in July 2014 and will come into force on 1 October 2014. The Order clarifies that activities relating to medicinal product assessments...

Housing Benefit Recoveries and Fraud - April 2013 to March 2014
seen at 02:31, 10 September in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Quarterly National Statistics relating to housing benefit overpayments and fraud
Housing Benefit Recoveries and Fraud - 2013/14 Data
seen at 02:31, 10 September in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Quarterly National Statistics relating to housing benefit overpayments and fraud
Absenteeism from Secondary Schools in Wales - 2013/14
seen at 02:31, 10 September in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Summarises the results of a survey on absenteeism by 11 to 15 year olds in secondary, special and independent schools in Wales.
Licensing and Vehicle Ownership in Wales - 2013
seen at 02:31, 10 September in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
This Statistical Bulletin presents numbers and the characteristics of the vehicles licensed for use on the roads for the first time in Wales.
2011 Census Analysis - Clacton Parliamentary Constituency - Census 2011 Summary - CANCELLED
seen at 02:31, 10 September in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
2011 Census statistics provide a rich source of information about the number, distribution and characteristics of the population in England and Wales. This output summarises some of the key data from the 2011 Census...
Guardianship under the Mental Health Act, 1983 - England 2014
seen at 02:31, 10 September in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Statistics relating to the number of cases of Guardianship under the Mental Health Act 1983 by year and by local authority.
Incidence of TB in Cattle, Great Britain - Data to June 2014
seen at 02:31, 10 September in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Latest national statistics bringing together various sources of statistics relating to the incidence of TB in Cattle, Great Britain according to arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.