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15 September 2014

Guidance: SFA funding agreements: 2014 to 2017
seen at 22:30, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Funding Agreements (1 August 2014 to 31 July 2017) for providers, local authorities and colleges who receive funding from the Skills Funding Agency for education and skills training.

Speech: "The UK is committed to finding a peaceful, negotiated solution to the Iran nuclear issue"
seen at 22:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Madam President,

I thank the 1737 Committee, under the Chairmanship of Ambassador Quinlan, as well as the Panel of Experts for their continued work in supporting implementation of the Security Council...

Speech: "UK is committed to finding a peaceful, negotiated solution to the Iran nuclear issue"
seen at 21:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Madam President,

I thank the 1737 Committee, under the Chairmanship of Ambassador Quinlan, as well as the Panel of Experts for their continued work in supporting implementation of the Security Council...

Guidance: Applying for a UK visa: approved English language tests
seen at 18:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated factsheet.

If the visa you are applying for asks you to prove your English language ability, you should use the approved English Language tests list document above.

Sponsor suspensions...
Transparency data: New school proposals
seen at 18:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Local authorities seeking proposers' document as the time for submitting proposals for the new provision project in Takeley, Essex has ended.

‘Local authorities currently seeking proposers...

Transparency data: Local authority interactive tool (LAIT)
seen at 18:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tool and version log.

This tool compares data related to children and young people across all local authorities in England. It can also be used to make comparisons over time.

The...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 18:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period commencing 15 September 2014 in CSV and PDF formats.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile...

FOI release: Free schools wave 7: application information
seen at 18:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).
Date requested: 12 May 2014 Date responded: 16 June 2014 Request

A list of free school applications received by the Department for Education during the ‘seventh wave’, giving for each:

the name of the...
Research and analysis: Ebola virus disease: epidemiological update
seen at 18:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Ebola virus disease epidemiological update: 15 September 2014 has been added.

Epidemiology of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Senegal (new imported...

Corporate manslaughter charge for death of crane driver
seen at 18:30, 15 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
The CPS has today [Monday 15 September] announced that Baldwins Crane Hire Limited has been charged with corporate manslaughter following the death of Lindsay Easton.
One woman charged with encouraging or assisting suicide
seen at 18:30, 15 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Emma Crossman died on 15 January 2014, having taken her own life using equipment that had allegedly been bought for her by her friend Milly Caller. The CPS has today [15 September 2014] charged Milly Caller with...
News story: Financial Services Organisation (FSO) helps Fintech companies invest in UK
seen at 18:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The FSO’s been providing practical assistance to fintech companies since it launched in 2013.

Indian fintech company Heckyl Technologies received FSO support with:

securing office space ...
News story: The Invictus legacy for rehabilitation of service personnel
seen at 18:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

On the penultimate day of the Games, while competitors challenged themselves to win medals, delegates from all 13 participating nations joined recovery experts, charities and injured personnel for a different...

News story: Points of Light: September 2014 winners
seen at 18:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient 109: Temi Mwale.

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

98. Gaby Eirew (London) <...
Scotland
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

When asked if the government had any contingency plans for a Yes vote in the Scottish referendum, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the government has no contingency plans. When asked about...

Middle East
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

When asked if reports that the UK wanted permanent military bases in the Gulf were correct, the PMOS said these plans were not new and that they were part of planning for the draw down of troops from Afghanistan...

Scotland
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked whether the Prime Minister (PM) would be speaking to ordinary members of the public in Scotland today and whether he had any reservations about the visit, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS...

Climate
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

When asked if the PM would be attending the Climate Change Summit in New York at the time of the UN General Assembly, the PMOS said the PM and other world leaders would be taking the opportunity of this meeting...

Guidance: Engineering phase 2 apprentice: case study 2
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

A case study of engineering phase 2 apprentice, Emily Plummer.

Guidance: Phase 2 technician apprentice: case study 3
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

A case study of phase 2 technician apprentice Sam Kantor.

Guidance: Engineering phase 2 apprentice: case study 1
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

A case study of engiengineering phase 2 apprentice, Lucy Fox-Russell.

Guidance: In-service surveillance manager, anti-tank guided weapons apprenticeship
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

A case study of engineering apprentice Tom Vaulters, in-service surveillance manager, anti-tank guided weapons apprenticeship.

Guidance: Further education free meals: advice for FE funded institutions
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Policy clarification has been made to the free meals guide to cover whether institutions can "top up" the free meals in further education funding rate of &pound;2.41.

Further education (FE...

Statistics: Electronics Systems Community (ESCO): update to BIS analysis of companies
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: BIS analysis of companies involved in the electronics systems community (ESCO): update September 2014 added

These statistics provide an update to the earlier statistical analysis of the Electronic...

Closed consultation: NHS National Tariff Payment System 2015/16: engagement documents
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The presentations and discussion feedback from the acute healthcare workshops have now been published.

Monitor and NHS England’s long-term aim is to develop a transparent, flexible and accountable...

Guidance: Recreational and surface water scheme: recent reports
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Recreational and surface water scheme: distribution S61 report has been added.

This scheme is suitable for laboratories that routinely monitor for indicator organisms and pathogens in:

...
Statistics: UK statistics on waste
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Information on new release updated

The publication ‘UK waste data and waste management’ contains information for 2004-08 about total waste generated for the whole of UK, the contribution of different...

Guidance: Drinking water scheme: recent reports
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Drinking water scheme: distribution W159 report has been added.

For more information, please email foodeqa@phe.gov.uk.

Policy paper: Proscribed terror groups or organisations
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest version published.

This document lists the terrorist groups or organisations banned under UK law, and provides the criteria that are considered when deciding whether or not to proscribe ...

Form: Non-technical summaries granted during 2013: volume 35
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

The following projects are listed in volume 35 of 2013:

intestinal delivery of agents (covering oral delivery, diabetes therapy) novel treatments for neurodegenerative diseases (covering neurodegeneration...
Form: Non-technical summaries granted during 2013: volume 38
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

The following projects are listed in volume 38 of 2013:

rodent regulatory genotoxicity (covering cytoxicity, rodents) non-clinical studies in domestic livestock species (covering safety, efficacy, surgical...
Guidance: SCE recruitment information
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added information for Naples document.

Information about SCE recruitment.

Vacancies which are prefixed with an EX Number are classed as Fixed Term Appointments (FTA). Applications of which...

Guidance: SCE recruitment: teaching vacancies
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 1 advert for teaching vacancy in Naples and job description.

A list of current Service Children’s Education teaching vacancies.

Related information Civil Service jobs website
Form: Non-technical summaries granted during 2013: volume 39
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

The following projects are listed in volume 39 of 2013:

strategies for brain repair (covering neurotransplantation, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, animal models) blood products and antibodies for research...
Form: Non-technical summaries granted during 2013: volume 36
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

The following projects are listed in volume 36 of 2013:

genetic etiology of cardiovascular disease (covering endothelium, inflammation) examining the control of female meiosis (covering oocyte, aneuploidy...
Form: Non-technical summaries granted during 2013: volume 37
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

The following projects are listed in volume 37 of 2013:

cortical networks underlying primate choice (covering prefrontal cortex, neuronal networks, electrophysiology, lesions, non-human primate) physician...
Research and analysis: Business Compact: application form, signatories and factsheet
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Social Mobility Business Compact application form has been updated.

Resources relating to the Business Compact, which asks businesses and other organisations to open their doors to people...

FOI release: Spend with the Confederation of Business Industry (CBI)
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

A request for information was made about the Highways Agency’s spend with the Confederation of Buisness Industry (CBI). In response, the Highways Agency confirmed that they do not have any direct spend with the...

Guidance: Cyber security supplier to government scheme
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added list of participating companies.

The Cyber Growth Partnership has developed a scheme that enables UK cyber security suppliers to government to be able to reference this fact publicly...

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 15 September 2014
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 15 September 2014.

Guidance: DH non-executive appointments
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This document has been updated to include a new appointment to the Health and Social Care Information Centre.

Details about appointments made to the Department’s public bodies and expert committees...

Guidance: Clinics authorised to carry out abortions
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of approved clinics authorised to carry out abortions.

The Department of Health is responsible for approving all non-NHS clinics and hospitals for the termination of pregnancy (abortion...

Decision: Lawrence Sheriff School
seen at 16:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2608

Type of decision: admission objections - not upheld

School type: voluntary aided

School phase: secondary

Local authority...

The Ryder Military Musical Extravaganza
seen at 16:30, 15 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

The Ryder Military Musical Extravaganza was held on Sat 13 Sep, in the Schutzenplatz Paderborn.

The Ryder Military Musical Extravaganza 2014, is held in conjunction with the 2014 Paderborner...

News story: Great Bonds with China: UK-China dialogue opens economic opportunities as Britain issues first RMB debt
seen at 16:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Chancellor today announced Britain’s intention to become the first western country to issue a bond in China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB), as the sixth annual UK-China economic summit took place in London...

News story: Health and travel advice for Hajj pilgrims
seen at 16:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

With thousands of British Muslims expected to attend this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, predicted to fall between 2 - 7 October, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is urging those travelling to Saudi Arabia...

News story: UK government welcomes social impact investment report
seen at 16:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Read the report: Impact investment: the invisible heart of markets – harnessing the power of entrepreneurship, innovation and capital for public good.

Social investment means providing finance...

Press release: Public exhibition for M3 junction 6 Black Dam pinch point improvement
seen at 16:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Drivers, business owners and local residents are invited to find out more about improvements being made to improve the Black Dam roundabout, part of junction 6 of the M3 near Basingstoke in Hampshire.

Press release: Drainage work begins on Todmorden’s Centre Vale Park
seen at 16:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Work to rectify persistent drainage problems in Todmorden’s Centre Vale Park will begin next week (22 September).

The park has a long history of poor drainage which, from time to time, leaves some parts...

News story: Concert spectacular tops off Invictus Games
seen at 16:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The concert was opened in true military style by the pipes and drums of 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles.

Then 10 drummers from the Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines HMS Collingwood joined 2009...

News story: Government Chemist analysts discuss science of food safety
seen at 16:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The expertise and knowledge behind advanced food safety analysis generated through the Government Chemist programme will be shared during a free online seminar series, ‘Advances in Food Safety Analysis’.

News story: Gaia discovers its first supernova
seen at 16:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

This powerful event, now named Gaia14aaa, took place in a distant galaxy some 500 million light-years away, and was revealed via a sudden rise in the galaxy’s brightness between two Gaia observations separated...

News story: Government takes action to modernise 100 year-old insurance industry rules
seen at 16:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Impact Assessment with annexes

The government has today introduced the Insurance Bill to Parliament, which will support the growth of Britain’s insurance industry and help customers...

News story: Find an Insolvency Practitioner and Find an Official Receiver applications migrating to Atos’s data centre
seen at 16:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Work is being carried out to move our Find an IP and Find an OR Office web applications from Savvis Data Centre to Atos’s data centre. As part of this work, the applications will not be available from Friday ...

Home Secretary?s speech
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

When asked if the Home Secretary?s visa speech was related to China, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said it did touch upon this area. He said the speech would outline how we are seeking to ...

Scotland
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

When asked whether the PM had spoken to business leaders encouraging them to speak out regarding the Scottish referendum and whether he thought businesses should do so, the PMOS said the PM had made no particular...

ISIL
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

When asked whether the PM had spoken to Philip Hammond regarding his comments about airstrikes on ISIL, the PMOS said the PM talks to all his Cabinet colleagues on a regular basis and will continue to do so. ...

ISIL
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

When asked about the Foreign Secretary?s earlier comments on air strikes in Syria, the Prime Minister?s spokesperson (PMS) said the point was made in reference to Parliament?s decision last year on air strikes...

Scottish referendum
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

Asked about proposals for further devolution in Scotland the Prime Minister?s Spokesperson (PMS) said the government?s focus is on the choice being put to the people of Scotland; the latest proposals on fiscal...

Guidance: Retained firefighters’ pensions calculator and user manual
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Following the introduction of the new modified pension arrangements for retained firefighters in April 2014, this online calculator and user manual will support fire and rescue authorities to calculate the past...

Guidance: Rates and allowances: compensatory interest rate for Inward Processing Relief and Temporary Admission
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New Euro and UK rates for September 2014 added to the page.

The attached document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as guidance and contains information on the compensatory interest rates...

Guidance: Childhood flu immunisation programme from September 2014 to 2015: information for parents and schools
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Childhood flu immunisation poster has been updated.

The geographical pilots for primary school aged children established in 2013 to 2014 will continue and there will be a number of additional...

Guidance: Water abstraction returns: web screen guidance
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Use this guidance to submit your return online using the GOR web screens.

Guidance: Water abstraction returns: spreadsheet guidance
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Use this guidance to submit your return online using the GOR spreadsheet. You will also need to refer to the meter manufacturer used drop down list values and method of non meter assessment drop down list values...

Guidance: Housing zones: prospectus
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Supplementary information added.

The government has announced plans to create 30 housing zones on brownfield sites across the country as part of our efforts to increase housing supply.

...

Guidance: Water abstraction returns: XML
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Use this XML schema, technical note and guidance to generate your own XML file and submit your return online. You will also need to refer to the ‘meter manufacturer used drop down list values’ and ‘method of ...

Transparency data: BIS: spending over £500 on a GPC for May 2014
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) publishes details of all spending over &pound;500 using a GPC (departmental debit card) on a monthly basis.

Research and analysis: Japan: monthly economic report - August 2014
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

An analysis and summary on the current position of Japan’s economy, prepared by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI). It provides information and related comment to help recipients form their own judgments about making...

Guidance: Section 4 review: instruction
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration asylum process guidance about how we make decisions.

Guidance: UK Space Agency: how to find us
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

The UK Space Agency is based in Polaris House, Swindon. This publication details the various methods of finding us.

Guidance: Bringing food products into the UK
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document

There are very strict controls on what food products you can bring into the EU. This leaflet outlines what you can legally bring into the UK.

Guidance: Bringing fruit, vegetable and plant products into the UK
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document

There are very strict controls on what fruit, vegetable and plant products you can bring into the EU. Check what fruit, vegetable and plant products you are allowed to bring into...

Guidance: Overriding interests and their disclosure (PG15)
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh edition added.

This guide explains what overriding interests are, when you have to disclose them and what happens to some of them if they have not been registered within 10 years. The guide...

Guidance: E to G signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Fastnet Estates Ltd pledge.

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...

Closed consultation: Construction price and cost indices: methodological changes
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Preliminary response to price and cost indices consultation added.

We want to know users’ views on the proposed methodologies:

for input cost indices and their conversion to output price ...
Notice: Customs Information Paper 59 (2014): volumes 1 and 3 of the integrated tariff of the United Kingdom
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Volumes 1 and 3 of the Integrated Tariff of the United Kingdom will be published on the GOV.UK website on 15 September 2014.

Correspondence: Nicky Morgan writes to teaching unions about talks
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Education writes to teaching unions ahead of the programme of talks meeting on 16 September 2014.

Guidance: DE&S engineering management apprenticeships
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

The MOD engineering management apprenticeship is an enhanced version of the modern (advanced) apprenticeship.

Guidance: Technical officer complex weapons team apprenticeship
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

A case study of engineering apprentice Parag Bhatt, Technical Officer Complex Weapons Team.

New exhibition exposes the history of the human body in art
seen at 14:30, 15 September in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
New exhibition exposes the history of the human body in art
Letter from Sir Andrew Dilnot to Bernard Jenkin MP
seen at 14:30, 15 September in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).
Letter from Chair to Bernard Jenkin MP regarding the Public Administration Select Committee’s report on crime statistics
International Day of Democracy
seen at 14:30, 15 September in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Today marks the International Day of Democracy. An event piloted by the United Nations which aims to promote democratic values worldwide. This year’s initiative is focused on the need to engage young people...

Paderborn Honky Tonk Festival - Saturday 18th October 2014
seen at 14:30, 15 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

Paderborn comes alive for one night only. In more than 20 venues, bands of all styles and hues will perform live in Paderborn's pubs, bars and cafés and make temperatures ...

News story: Iraq: UK government response
seen at 14:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added new story

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 the region.

News story: DIO delivers new accommodation for armed forces in Andover
seen at 14:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

DIO worked with Debut Services Ltd, a joint venture between Lend Lease and Babcock, to create the 72-bed Elixheim building, which has been officially declared open.

The facility, which will be used by...

News story: Vacancies for lawyers in DECC
seen at 14:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Job title Lawyer Location London Salary &pound;38,093 to &pound;60,061 depending on post qualification experience Application deadline Midday on Wednesday 8 October...
News story: £34 million for Bristol’s rapid bus network
seen at 14:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

A new rapid bus network for Bristol will be built after the Department for Transport announced &pound;34 million funding towards the project.

The city will enjoy better bus connections between key...

News story: Site ‘J’ marks the spot for Rosetta’s lander
seen at 14:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Rosetta’s lander Philae will target Site J, an intriguing region on Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko that offers unique scientific potential, with hints of activity nearby, and minimum risk to the lander compared...

News story: UK government welcomes social impact investment report
seen at 14:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Read the report: Impact investment: the invisible heart of markets – harnessing the power of entrepreneurship, innovation and capital for public good.

Social investment means providing finance...

Research and analysis: Chile: economic update - Q3 2014
seen at 11:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Economic report on Chile assesses recent developments, including significant new tax reform and a brief summary of energy issues.

Research and analysis: Egypt: economic update
seen at 11:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Detailed assessment of recent economic developments in Egypt as inflation reaches 11.5%.

Guidance: Legal aid crime tender 2015
seen at 11:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Duty provider crime contract 2015 frequently asked questions document published.

All tenders must be completed using the eTendering portal

This information supports the tender...

Corporate report: HMRC's organisation chart
seen at 11:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the chart with a September 2014 version.

This chart shows how the senior management of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is organised.

Transparency data: Wales Office: spending over £500 for July 2014
seen at 11:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

The Wales Office publishes details of all spending over &pound;500 using a departmental debit card on a monthly basis.

Transparency data: Wales Office: spending over £500 for August 2014
seen at 11:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

The Wales Office publishes details of all spending over &pound;500 using a departmental debit card on a monthly basis.

Notice: Somerset Levels and Moors: reducing the risk of flooding
seen at 11:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Briefing note for 12 September 2014 added in place of briefing note for 29 August 2014

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

Research and analysis: China economy: fiscal and tax reform since the third plenum
seen at 11:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Report from the Embassy in Beijing analyses the progress made by the Chinese authorities in implementing measures aimed at fiscal and tax reform.

Open consultation: Transitional provisions for the repeal of section 52 of the CDPA
seen at 11:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

The government has launched a consultation to hear views on when to implement the repeal of section 52 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (CDPA) 1988. The repeal of section 52 of the CDPA will remove a...

Statistics: Employer Skills Survey: England and local data
seen at 11:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Local Education Authority and Local Enterprise Partnership tables changed

The survey

The Employer Skills Survey (ESS) is undertaken by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) and is...

Statistical data set: FE data library: further education and skills
seen at 11:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New file uploaded 15 September 2014 entitled FE and skills participation: all ages demographic summary 2012/13

This includes information on learners who are studying on a course at a further education...

Press release: Murder of aid worker David Haines
seen at 11:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Responding to the murder of aid worker David Haines, Prime Minister David Cameron said:

This is a despicable and appalling murder of an innocent aid worker. It is an act of pure evil. My heart goes...

Press release: A bold new vision for the treatment of victims
seen at 11:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Next year, victims’ rights to tell the court how their crime has affected them will be set out in statute; a new nationwide Victims’ Information Service will be set up to ensure better information and support...

Press release: PM reaction to murder of aid worker David Haines
seen at 11:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

The Prime Minister said:

Today, the whole country will want to express its deep sympathy for David Haines’ family. They have endured the last 18 months of David’s ...

News story: New rail franchise to transform London’s busiest routes
seen at 11:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

A brand new rail franchise that will deliver new trains, more seats and faster journeys on some of London’s busiest routes was launched by Rail Minister Claire Perry today (15 September 2014).

The Thameslink...

News story: Food allergen: challenges and developments
seen at 11:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Food allergens must remain a priority. This was the message delivered by Michael Walker, consultant science manager and referee analyst for the Government Chemist, at the annual Association of Public Analysts...

Speech: Joint Day of Climate Action - Human Dynamics of Climate Change Speech by HE Antony Phillipson
seen at 11:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this event on the Human Dynamics of Climate Change, which the British High Commission is delighted to be hosting in partnership with the German and French Embassies here in...

Press release: Two new rape support centres to help victims recover
seen at 11:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The new centres will open in Grantham, Lincolnshire and Crawley, West Sussex offering victims access to expert advice, support and counselling as well as practical help throughout the criminal justice system. ...

Speech: Northern Futures: Nick Clegg at IPPR North
seen at 11:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

First, let me congratulate IPPR North for their work on this report, as well as their impeccable timing. If ever there was a time to push for action on decentralisation, it’s now.

[Political content...

Open consultation: Transparency in care: visible ratings for health and care providers
seen at 10:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

The Care Act 2014 will give the Care Quality Commission (CQC) the power to assess health and social care providers’ performance and give each a rating. These ratings are designed to improve transparency by providing...

Statistics - national statistics: Latest wholesale fruit and vegetable prices
seen at 10:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Included week ending 12 September prices.

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

FOI release: Cost of JSA, Child and Family Tax Credits and number of households getting Tax Credits and Housing benefit for each financial year from 2008/09 to 2012/13
seen at 10:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Freedom of Information query and response for statistics on:

money spent on Jobseeker’s Allowance money spent on Child Tax Credits and Family Tax Credits the number of households getting Tax Credits...
Policy paper: Our commitment to victims: September 2014
seen at 10:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

We need to do more to help victims of crime navigate the criminal justice system, access the information and support they need, protect vulnerable victims and witnesses in court, and to guarantee their rights...

Independent report: Interviews by the Morecambe Bay Investigation
seen at 10:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Interviews scheduled wc 15 September 2014 and Completed Interviews updated.

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

Research and analysis: Grade Composition and Selectivity of Haddock in ICES VII b-k
seen at 10:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Haddock is due to become subject to an EU landing obligation, where all catches will have to be landed and counted against quota. This means fishermen will no longer be able to discard to remain within quota ...

Research and analysis: India economy: coal block allocations since 1993 declared illegal
seen at 10:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Report from the high commission in New Delhi assesses the impact on India’s economy of the decision to declare all coal mining rights made between 1993 and 2010 as illegal.

Research and analysis: Chile: economic update quarter 3 2014
seen at 10:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Economic report on Chile assesses recent developments, including significant new tax reform and a brief summary of energy issues.

Corporate report: Cabinet Office annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014
seen at 10:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to quality assurance of business critical models.

The Cabinet Office annual report and accounts of activity and services includes:

a summary of spending a strategic review by...
Transparency data: BIS: exceptions to spending controls for April to June 2014
seen at 10:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) publishes details of approved expenditure in areas limited by spending controls on a quarterly basis.

University fire bomber convicted
seen at 10:30, 15 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Mel Broughton, who has been convicted of conspiracy to commit arson and two associated offences, was not a peaceful protestor as he claimed but someone who took an active part in a fire bombing campaign at Oxford...
Lorry driver guilty of causing deaths of family of six
seen at 10:30, 15 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
A lorry driver's inattention caused an horrific accident which wiped out an entire family including four children, said CPS Cheshire Chief Crown Prosecutor Ian Rushton.
CPS Decision - Mohamed Al Fayed
seen at 10:30, 15 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has advised the Metropolitan Police Service that no criminal proceedings will be brought against Mr Mohamed Al Fayed following allegations of sexual assault.
First CPS in-house lawyer appointed queen's counsel
seen at 10:30, 15 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
For the first time in its 23-year history, a Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in-house lawyer has been appointed to the rank of Queen's Counsel (QC) - senior barristers or solicitors recognised as experts in their...
CPS decision on Gary McKinnon case
seen at 10:30, 15 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has today announced that it will not prosecute Gary McKinnon in relation to allegations of computer misuse. This decision follows a careful review of all available evidence including...
CPS advises charges over Lynette White trials
seen at 10:30, 15 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
The Crown Prosecution Service's Special Crime Division (SCD) has advised South Wales Police that there is sufficient evidence to prosecute 15 people involved in the trials of five men for the 1988 murder of Lynette...
CPS decides not to refer hunting cases to House of Lords
seen at 10:30, 15 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
The Crown Prosecution Service has decided not to appeal to the House of Lords following a judgement on two hunting cases made in the High Court, which included clarification of the term "hunts" in the...
Gang convicted for audacious attempted bank theft
seen at 10:30, 15 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Hugh Rodley and David Nash were today convicted at London's Snaresbrook Crown Court for their part in a European plot to steal &pound;229 million. They join three others who have already pleaded guilty. Inger...
CPS to revise complaints handling procedure
seen at 10:30, 15 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
An independent report into the way the Crown Prosecution Services handles complaints is a careful and constructive analysis, which will help the CPS improve its service, said the Director of Public Prosecutions...
No retrial over inflatable artwork deaths
seen at 10:30, 15 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
The Crown Prosecution Service has decided that it will not ask for a retrial of artist Maurice Agis on remaining charges of manslaughter following the deaths of two women who were killed when his inflatable artwork...
London cab driver guilty of multiple sexual offences on passengers
seen at 10:30, 15 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
London black cab driver John Worboys has today been convicted for sexual attacks against 12 women for offences he committed in London between October 2006 and February 2008.
CPS helps in referral of Robert Hodgson case to court of appeal
seen at 10:30, 15 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
The Crown Prosecution Service helped to bring new DNA evidence in the case of Robert Hodgson - convicted of murder 27 years ago - to the attention of the Criminal Cases Review Commission who referred the case to...
CPS updates its rape and domestic violence policies
seen at 10:30, 15 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Revised public policies on the way the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) handles cases of rape and domestic violence aim to give greater clarity to those who support victims, and provide consistency for prosecutors...
CPS advises no charges over death of PC Ian Terry
seen at 10:30, 15 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
The Crown Prosecution Service today announced that it will not bring charges in relation to the tragic death of PC Ian Terry who was fatally shot by a fellow officer during a training exercise on 9 June 2008.
Crown Prosecution Service advises police to charge boys aged 10 and 11 with attempted murder
seen at 10:30, 15 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
South Yorkshire Crown Prosecution Service has advised South Yorkshire Police to charge two young boys with offences of attempted murder and robbery following an incident in Edlington at the weekend.
Director of Public Prosecutions announces appointments to two senior CPS posts
seen at 10:30, 15 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Keir Starmer QC, Director of Public Prosecutions, today announced appointments to the key posts of Director of Equality and Diversity and Principal Legal Advisor.
CPS Counter Terrorism Division praised after inspection finds work is of high standard
seen at 10:30, 15 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
The Crown Prosecution Service's Counter Terrorism Division has been praised for its exceptionally high standards in the way it handles some of the country's most difficult cases, after a formal inspection of its...
CPS advises Metropolitan Police no prosecution of Damian Green or Christopher Galley
seen at 10:30, 15 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer, QC, has decided there should be no charges brought against MP Damian Green or Home Office civil servant Christopher Galley, following a Metropolitan Police Service...
CPS advises charges against MEP Tom Wise and Researcher
seen at 10:30, 15 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
The Crown Prosecution Service has today advised Bedfordshire Police to charge Thomas Wise MEP and his then researcher Lindsay Jenkins with one count each of false accounting contrary to the Theft Act 1968 and one...
CPS advises first corporate manslaughter charge under new act
seen at 10:30, 15 September in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
In the first application of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, the Crown Prosecution Service has today authorised a charge of corporate manslaughter against Cotswold Geotechnical Holdings...
Press release: THINK! you're never too good to be a better rider
seen at 10:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

World superbike rider Chaz Davies and famous comedian, writer and author, Alan Davies, have today helped launch the government’s latest THINK! road safety campaign. Aimed at motorcyclists, the campaign encourages...

Speech: Chevening send-off
seen at 10:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good evening.

It’s a great pleasure to see so many past and future Chevening scholars here this evening. You are all most welcome. We are gathered tonight...

Guidance: Integrated Tariff of the United Kingdom: volume 3
seen at 09:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Integrated tariff notice of the UK Volume 3 is now published on GOV.UK

Volume 3 contains directions for completing the Single Administrative Document (Form C.88) and related customs documentation...

Guidance: Integrated Tariff of the United Kingdom: volume 1
seen at 09:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Integrated tariff notice of the UK Volume 1 is now published on GOV.UK

This is volume 1, for general information.

The specific commodities list is on the Trade Tariff.

Research and analysis: Nitrofuran veterinary residues in food
seen at 09:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

A peer-reviewed paper examining controls on antibiotic residues in food and issues with enforcement decisions including those that have been referred for technical appeal.

The paper includes specific...

FOI release: Noise from Pubs and Clubs (Phase II) Final Report May 2006
seen at 09:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Pubs and Clubs EIRs: noise data used in the analysis supporting a research paper published by Defra called “Noise from Pubs & Clubs (Phase II) Final Report May 2006”.

Form: Preview LF3: apply for an interim litigator fee claim
seen at 09:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

LF3 online - Interim Litigator Fee Claim should be completed for LGFS interim claims created online.

LF3 offline - Interim Litigator Fee Claim should be completed for LGFS interim claims not created online...

Form: Preview LF3A: apply for a litigator fee final claim where an interim fee has been paid
seen at 09:31, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

LF3A online - litigator fee final claim should be completed for LGFS final claims created online where an interim graduated fee has been paid.

LF3A offline - litigator fee final claim should be completed...

Case 315 – Shop bans the return of headphones
seen at 09:30, 15 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A customer who purchased headphones from a high street store was told if the packaging was opened the headphones could not be returned for health and safety reasons.

International Day of Democracy
seen at 09:30, 15 September in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Today marks the International Day of Democracy. An event piloted by the United Nations which aims to promote democratic values worldwide. This year’s initiative is focused on the need to engage young people...

Welcome Home C Squadron (Warthog Group) QRH from HERRICK 20 - September 2014 Op
seen at 09:30, 15 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

Sunday the 7th of September saw the return of 83 soldiers serving with C Squadron (Warthog Group), QRH from Op HERRICK 20. A lone piper, piped the two coaches up to the parade ground...

Patient Participation Group
seen at 09:30, 15 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
Wed 17 Sep in the MRS, Sennelager

A PPG Meeting will be held on 30th September at Barker Barracks , full details to follow.

Author Talk - Mr Con Coughlin - The 'Telegraph' Defence Editor
seen at 09:30, 15 September in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

Wednesday 15 October 2014: 1000hrs - NATO Mess, Normandy Barracks Free admission - reserve a place via Sennelager library before 10 October 2014
News story: Health and travel advice for Hajj pilgrims
seen at 02:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

With thousands of British Muslims expected to attend this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, predicted to fall between 2 - 7 October, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is urging those travelling to Saudi Arabia...