I wish to inform the House that the Answer I gave to the Countess of Mar on 22 July (Official Report: col. WA182), copied below, requires clarification.
The Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation...
The Minister of State for Justice and Civil Liberties (Simon Hughes):
On 21 August, the Government published the response to the consultation paper Transforming the Services of the Office of the Public ...
An error has been identified in the written answer (HL1757) given on 08 Sep 2014. The correct answer should have been:
Energy suppliers provide direct bill support for low income households through the ...
My Rt Hon Friend the Minister of State for Universities, Science and Cities (Greg Clark) has today made the following statement.
In a Written Ministerial Statement on 7 April 2014 the then Minister for ...
Notice to all:
Ship operators, Life-saving equipment manufacturers, Nominated bodies, Recognised organisations, and surveyors.This notice should be read in conjunction with paragraph 1.4...
Updated: Added the government's consultation response.
This consultation seeks views on the draft programme of study for science at key stage 4 (KS4).
It follows the publication of the national...
This consultation seeks views on:
the draft order and regulations that will give effect to the new programme of study for science at key stage 4 from September 2016 the extension of the disapplication...
All closures in October are based on historical data and are compulsory for all UK vessels 10 metres and over using demersal trawls (including otter, beam and seines), fixed nets (including gill, entangling and...
Updated: Added a signed pledge for Liebherr Sunderland Works Limited.
About the corporate covenantThe corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate their concrete...
This guidance sets out the essential things you need to know about the Health & Work Service (HWS).
The guidance will help you to:
develop a detailed delivery model adapt your own processes...
Updated: New document added
Information on the Ministry of Justice, its agencies and executive non-departmental public bodies’ paybills for 2010 to 2014; its workforce as at 31 March 2011; and a monthly...
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 ...
The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.
Teacher reference number: 0859708 Teacher’s date...
Updated: Added 'Technical note to accompany department spend data: September 2014’ as a .pdf and .txt file.
Data for spend over £25,000 by DfE and:
Standards and Testing Agency (STA) Education...
The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.
Teacher reference number: 13/86973 Teacher’s ...
Updated: Statistics uploaded in xls format.
About these statisticsThese statistics aren’t classed as an ‘official statistic’. This means that they are not:
subject to scrutiny and assessment...
Updated: Added 'Technical note to accompany GPC spend: September 2014’ as .pdf and .txt files.
Details of all GPC expenditure over £500 from April 2014 to March 2015 by:
Department for Education...
Updated: Updated 'Universal infant free school meals' document.
This departmental advice is for:
school leaders and headteachers school staff governing bodies trustees academy sponsors local...
An explanation of the source data used to determine basic need and how this is applied to the location of additional free school places.
Updated: Added updated version of spreadsheet.
This spreadsheet provides details of all schools in the free school programme or schedule, including:
type of school age group served local authority...
DfT publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.
Updated: Chapter 6, 7 and Annex A of the CIC guidance notes have been updated to reflect the changes to the dividend and performance related interest caps that will take effect from 01 October 2014
This...
Decision reference: VAR650
Type of decision: referral to vary admission arrangements - approved
School type: voluntary aided
School phase: primary
Local authority: Croydon
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The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. The arrangements are explained in their...
The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. The arrangements are explained in their...
The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. The arrangements are explained in their...
The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. The arrangements are explained in their...
Updated: Table on page 11 of original report was incorrect. Have amended this.
A trial has been carried out on a trawler fishing under a discard ban for Area VIIb-k haddock, which is caught amongst a diverse...
Whenever you move cattle within officially bovine TB free herds held in annually tested sole occupancy authorities in England, without pre-movement TB testing, you must follow the conditions of the general licence...
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: Viridor Waste ...
The Environment Agency publish surrenders that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).
This decision includes the surrender letter and decision document for:
Operator name: Noble...
The Environment Agency publish surrenders that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).
This decision includes the surrender letter and decision document for:
Operator name: RW...
This document is intended to be used by young people so every effort has been made to use clear uncomplicated language.
Updated: Added new FOI response for DSTL research and testing programme , HMNB Clyde and HMS Endurance.
Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing...
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: Hancorn & ...
The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).
This decision includes the permit/surrender letter and decision document for:
Operator name...
Updated: Updated 'Special free school application form: sections C to F'.
The criteria booklet explains what the applications must include.
The financial template will help you plan your budget. ...
Updated: Added notice Syria (Reg 1013/2014)
In 2011 the European Union imposed asset freezing measures on certain persons identified as being responsible for the violent repression of the civilian population...
Updated: Updated with notice Al-Qaida (Reg 1022/2014).
UN Security Council Resolution 1267 (1999) and subsequent related Resolutions requires all member states to freeze the assets, prevent the entry...
Updated: Consolidated list of targets updated to reflect notices Syria (Reg 1013/2014), and Al-Qaida (Reg 1022/2014).
HM Treasury is responsible for the implementation and administration of international...
Updated: HPR 8(37) PDF uploaded
Health Protection Report (HPR) is a weekly bulletin containing a digest of health protection news and regular reporting from Public Health England on infections (routine ...
Updated: Updated to include issue 3, September 2014 edition.
In October 2013 Public Health England, NHS England and the National Offender Management Service published a National Partnership Agreement which...
Updated: updated fees wef 06 August 2014
A full list of Consular fees
Updated: A new list has been uploaded: 'Accreditated firms under the enhanced code of conduct for executive search firms'.
A new voluntary code of conduct created by executive search firms themselves, intended...
HEFCE is announcing three dedicated calls for bids to the Catalyst Fund, in line with its own and government priorities. The Catalyst Fund enables HEFCE to deliver its strategic aims for higher education in research...
HEFCE has received the results of the most recent Efficiency Measurement Model survey, through which universities report on the efficiencies achieved through improved procurement methods.
NERC and the US's National Science Foundation (NSF) have widened agreements to make it easier for world-leading environmental scientists to collaborate on discovery science projects and tackling global environmental...
A €9M contract is announced today for UK-based engineers and designers to build a unique and powerful instrument that aims to tackle some of the most compelling astronomical puzzles - such as how stars and...
In 1896, the Royal Observatory Edinburgh (ROE) moved from the centre of Edinburgh to its present location on Blackford Hill, thanks to a generous donation by James Lindsay, the 26th Earl of Crawford.
Researchers have made a major breakthrough in our understanding of a 2D material, molybdenum disulphide, a key ingredient used in industrial refinery catalysts. Understanding the structure of the material at the...
Today, CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is blowing out 60 candles at an event attended by official delegations from 35 countries. The UK is being represented by His Royal Highness, The Duke ...
National Police Memorial Day 2014
The North receives over £2 million in Museum development funds as we announce our new Museum resilience fund
Bristol Museum is awarded £1.3million from Museum development fund
East Devon builder unearths fourth largest hoard of roman coins ever found in Britain
Arts Council England confirms Alan Davey, current Chief Executive, has been appointed Controller of BBC Radio 3
Norfolk Museums Service and Royal Pavilion & Museums to lead museum development in the South East
Museum of London to lead museum development in the capital following £729,000 investment by the Arts Council
The first multi-channel network for the arts to be set up with £1.8M Arts Council Lottery funding
Bristol conference leads national change in perception of learning disabled artists
New digital map helps Lincolnshire sing
Arts activities help the homeless in Hampshire
Rugby League player Harry Cartwright has been suspended from all sport for two years
Over 100 attendees met on Thursday 25 September for the UKAD Clean Sport Forum
Rugby League player Frankie Foster has been banned from all sport for two years following an anti-doping rule violation
Nominate your favourite sporting heroines of 2014 in The Sunday Times & Sky Sports Sportswomen of the Year awards
News from British Cycling, GB Boccia medal success and GB Short Track get their season started
BBC take a look at the Girls4Gold graduates on GB Canoeing's World Class Programme
The Human Tissue Authority has published its self-assessment against the Regulators' Code.
Manchester City Council has been fined £15,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries whilst litter picking on a city road.Â
Two partners in a home improvement company have been fined after building work at a house exposed a woman and her foster children to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
A nursing home in Deeside has been fined for breaching safety laws after an 88-year-old resident suffered nine per cent burns to her body when she was lowered into a bath of scalding hot water.
A Basingstoke engineering firm has been sentenced for safety breaches that led to a 42-year-old man being crushed between a telehandler and a steel post at a workshop in West Drayton.
An Aberlour-based haulage firm has been fined for safety failings after a worker was seriously injured when an unsecured barrel fell from a lorry onto his head.
Meeting of Birmingham Health, Safety and Environment Association. Includes a presentation ‘CDM & HSE Construction Policies Update’ by Gordon Crick, HM Inspector of Health and Safety, HSE.
A Wirral builder was caught on camera risking the lives of his workers on a house roof, a court has heard.Â
Are there hazards associated with cultivating an allotment? Yes, but the risks involved in the use of tools and possibly chemicals are low and are all easily managed.
North Manchester Health, Safety and Advisory Group meeting and presentation. NMHSAGÂ meet bi-monthly and are open to anyone who has an interest in Health & Safety at Work, especially useful to SMEs.
The job holder will be required to grow sales within the Power Technologies Sector, work with the marketing team to raise HSL’s profile across the sector and have an in depth understanding of the problems...
A supermarket filling station asks motorcyclists to remove their helmets and dismount during refuelling for health and safety reasons.
A farm rules that its indoor soft play area can only be used prior to petting the animals and visiting the outdoor attractions.
The chair of a local allotment community gardens site advises that a group of scouts, under the supervision of a leader, cannot have a plot for ‘health and safety’ reasons.
A recycling firm has appeared in court after an employee almost lost his right leg when it became trapped in a machine at a Swinton factory.
The job holder will be required to grow sales within the Transport Sector, establish relationships with both existing HSLÂ customers and new customers and develop an in depth understanding the of the problems ...
If your role is concerned with asset integrity or life extension in the offshore industry you are invited to the second in a series of one-day workshops to help operators address some of the key issues arising...
A company which distributes fuel across a national network of pipelines has been fined after 35,000 litres of unleaded petrol erupted from pipework due to a joint failure.
Rolls Royce Marine Power Operations Ltd has been fined £200,000 and ordered to pay costs of £176,500 following the loss of a radioactive source at its plant in Derby.
This change follows the exceptional demand for passport applications and renewals earlier this year. In response the Home Secretary introduced a series of measures to ensure people were able to travel.
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Police forces across England and Wales are raising their game in the battle to eradicate child sexual exploitation, the National Policing Lead for Child Protection has said.
Chief Constable Simon Bailey...
Findmypast has today published the National School Admission Registers from 1870 to 1914, which capture a snapshot of school life prior to the First World War.
Today we are making 171 First World War diaries of the Indian Infantry units deployed to the Western Front available online to download via the First World War 100 portal.
Letter from Sir Andrew Dilnot to Chris Kelly MP regarding statements about crime and justice statistics
Letter from John Pullinger to Sir Andrew Dilnot with findings of work on the owner-occupiers' housing component of CPI-H
Employee estimates for the UK by region level and below and by broad industrial groupings and below.
Membership and average contribution rates are the key estimates from the Occupational Pension Schemes Survey (OPSS) 2013. The nature of benefits provided under occupational pension schemes are also included in this...
How long will I live? Life expectancy by age and sex from the National Life Tables. Data includes life expectancy for the UK and the constituent countries from 1980-82 to 2011-13.
Annual mid-year population estimates for those aged 90 and over by sex and single year of age (90 to 104) and the 105 and over age group, 2002-2013, for England and Wales (as a whole) and the United Kingdom.
Estimates of the key components of GDP from the output, income and expenditure approaches. Gross Domestic Product measures the chained volume index movements of the UK. The services sector accounts for more than...
Investment trends for businesses. Contains capital expenditure data at current prices, constant prices and seasonally adjusted.
The monthly movements in gross value added for the service industries, which overall account for around 78.4% of UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
A key macro-economic indicator as it measures the UK's financial flows with the rest of the world.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has today released new National Accounts and Balance of Payments data, consistent with the 2014 Blue and Pink Books.
Household Final Consumption Expenditure (HHFCE) for the UK, the main tables include all expenditure on goods and services by members of UK households
Interpreting the accounts: A review of local government financial ratios 2007/08 to 2012/13 – September 2014
The Commission has today published Interpreting the Accounts: A Review of Local Government Financial Ratios 2007/08 to 2012/13, describing changes in the ratios for English councils during a period of considerable...
Today, people across the world are observing the International Day of Peace. The event was established in 1981 and is dedicated to promoting peace among people and nations. To mark its 20th anniversary in 2001...
Today is the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.
Achieving global nuclear disarmament is one of the oldest goals of the United Nations. It was the subject of the General...
Yesterday, 25 September, the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) reached 50 ratifications and thus triggered entry into force. The Treaty will now enter into force on 24th December 2014. Ratifications have steadily...
Looking ahead to 2040, the 8th annual Wilton Park meeting in the international Futures series is currently in development in association with Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Ministry of Defence.
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Jenny Hopkins, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for the CPS in London, said: "David Griffin, also known as Dave Lee Travis, indecently assaulted a young woman by touching her in a way that was not only deeply invasive...
Deborah Walsh, Deputy Head of Counter Terrorism at the Crown Prosecution Service, said: "Following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police Service, I have today authorised charges against Anis Abid Sardar in...
Geoffrey Langdale, from North Yorkshire, has today [Thursday 25 September 2014] been sentenced to six years at Bradford Crown Court after he was found guilty of running a 'Ponzi' investment scheme.
Can’t make AFF’s Big Debate in London but have something to share about Army life? AFF will be in your area on the following dates:
The following services/agencies will be CLOSED due to the German public holiday on Fri 03 Oct:
· Labour Support...
Sat 29 Nov 14 - The Royal British Legion Paderborn Branch Christmas Draw
NATO Warrant Officers’ & Sergeants’ Mess, Normandy Barracks.
Wed 15 Oct 14 @ 10:00 hrs in the Kaleidoscope CInema, Barker Barracks. Free admission To reserve a place please contact the Sennelager Library before 10th Oct
The next "Happy Nappies" session will be held in the Löseke Community Centre on Fri 24 Oct.
The next session of Kraft Kidz will be on Fri 10 Oct in the Löseke Community Centre from 1000hrs to 1130hrs.
Calling at past & present Paderborn Medical Staff. Fri 31 Oct from 1930hrs - Operation Paderborn Reunion Party.
There is a new induction process for civilian users being put in place on the 1 Oct 14. Therefore all civilians wishing to use the Barker Barracks gymnasium facilities are to re-register their...
Building on the success of a new wave of businesses such as Airbnb, Rentmyitems and Zipcar, the government will today (29 September 2014) launch an independent review of the sharing economy.
Technology...
The Highways Agency project to provide smoother journeys and improve safety will be carried out overnight to minimise the impact on traffic.
The road will be closed from 8pm to 6am for three nights between...
Based only minutes from HMP Manchester, the centre will provide a ‘through-the-gate’ service, helping offenders from their final weeks in prison through to their release and resettlement back into the community...
Lord Bates began his fifty seven day walk at the National Candlelit Vigil to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War, which took place at Westminster Abbey at 11pm on Monday 4 August.
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Two British service personnel, and big golf fans, have been recognised by the Prime Minister for their innovative work helping 140 injured members of the armed forces to play golf as part of their rehabilitation...
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said:
The inauguration of President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai today marks the first democratic transfer of power in Afghanistan’s history. This is truly an historic moment...
A vehicle can be recalled by the manufacturer if it has a known safety fault.
There has been a recall of some Vauxhall vehicles because of concerns about steering.
Recalled vehiclesYour vehicle...
Clydeport Operations Ltd, who were sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh today (Monday 29 September 2014), received fines totalling £650,000.
In December 2007 the Flying Phantom was one of...
Rail services between Nottingham, Newark and Lincoln will be boosted thanks to a £2 million package announced by the Department for Transport (DfT) today (29 September 2014).
The package of ...
Work and Pensions Secretary, Iain Duncan Smith has today (29 September 2014) announced that Universal Credit will be rolled out to all Jobcentres and local authorities across the country from early next year.
The latest quarterly figures, for 1 April to 30 June 2014, show that there were 13 full-time union representatives, compared to 200 in November 2011. Since these statistics were collected, the decline has continued...
The funding will provide:
£2.5 million to WFP allowing it to feed 86,000 refugees in Cameroon, and provide 38,000 children and new and expecting mothers with additional food; £3.5 ...
Commenting today, Tobias Ellwood said:
I welcome the start of UN-sponsored peace talks in Ghadames today. Libya faces serious political and security challenges which can only be addressed through an...
The survey, published today (30 September) by Public Health England (PHE), found that those children affected had an average of 3 decayed teeth due to the disease.
According to the survey, there...
Eleven areas across the country will benefit from the latest government-backed opportunity to help aspiring custom or self-builders get their projects off the ground, under plans announced today (30 September...
We have published a report of our Operational compliance case involving the charity The Global Warming Policy Foundation. The report explains why we got involved with the charity, what regulatory concerns...
Responding to the latest publication of the Bank of Scotland’s Business Monitor the Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael said:
Today’s Bank of Scotland’s Business Monitor shows that the Scottish...
Biographical detailsLord King served as Governor of the Bank of England and Chairman of the Monetary Policy Committee and Financial Policy Committee from 2003-2013. He was Deputy Governor at the Bank from 1998...
Under changes to their contract with the NHS, GPs will ensure all 53.9 million people in England will get a dedicated GP personally accountable for coordinating care tailored to their physical and mental health...
Updated: Latest humanitarian programme summary (dated 30 September) added to page.
The crisis in Syria is gravely concerning. Hundreds of people are being killed or wounded every day and millions have been...
Today’s announcement (30 September 2014) acts as proof that the government’s reforms are resulting in a world class adoption system, ensuring children are placed faster with their new families. Overall, adoptions...
This new capability is providing force protection for British troops as they prepare to draw down from Afghanistan by the end of this year.
Watchkeeper can carry out surveillance tasks and gains situational...
Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon announced today that she has asked Tesco to examine its behaviour towards suppliers during the company’s internal review.
In a keynote speech to a groceries ...
On Friday 3, Saturday 4, and Sunday 5 October, there will be overnight closures of the A45 Stonebridge Highway westbound carriageway between Tollbar and Stivichall roundabouts, to allow work to take place to ...
Events to be held in:
Hong Kong from 18 - 20 November 2014 Shanghai from 3 - 5 March 2015 Inspiring eventsThe GREAT Festivals showcase the best of British creativity and how British companies...
New measures that will modernise the intellectual property (IP) framework will come into force on 1 October 2014, modernising copyright law and helping designers and patent holders protect their valuable IP.
Martyn Thomas and Sarah Pinch have been appointed to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Board as non-executive directors. Martyn Thomas’ appointment will commence on 1 October 2014 and run until 30 September...
The changes have been designed to speed up and modernise the process for dividing the money, property and other assets of someone who has died “intestate†(the legal terms for not having a will).
The ...
The scheme is for vehicles of all sizes, ages and taxation classes. DVLA allocates a fleet number which is a unique identifier for use with a company’s address. The fleet number is added to all V5Cs of vehicles...
The Woodside Link is a new road intended to provide a more direct route for traffic between the primary road network (the M1 motorway and the A5) and the Woodside area of Dunstable / Houghton Regis, a major employment...
Concrete repairs, anti-corrosion and drainage improvements will all be carried out on Horse Bridge until early March 2015.
Lane closures in both directions of the M50 will be in place from Monday, 6 October...
Education Secretary Nicky Morgan has today approved 35 new free school applications, creating more than 22,000 additional school places for children across England.
Establishing new schools is a vital...
The home of the new National College for High Speed Rail will be located in Birmingham and Doncaster, the government announced today (30 September 2014). The headquarters will be based in Birmingham and the college...
The disqualification, which takes effect from 21 October 2014 prevents Mr Whyte from being a company director or in control of a company until 20 October 2029 without permission from the court.
Mr Whyte...
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said:
I am extremely concerned about the recent events in Hong Kong. Britain and China have solemn obligations to the people of Hong Kong to preserve their rights and...
From Saturday 1 November, we’re replacing the Voluntary Appointment System for asylum advice provision (VAS) with the LAA Find an Adviser online tool.
As providers giving asylum advice may know, VAS has...
The Defeating Ebola in Sierra Leone pledging conference will take place on Thursday 2 October at Lancaster House, London.
The conference will highlight the scale of the Ebola crisis, build on the outcomes...
Updated: Added recipient 121: Jason Venables John.
The following people were given a Points of Light award in September 2014 (the numbering continues from August’s winners):
98. Gaby Eirew (...
This action is part of the international coalition’s operations to support the democratic Iraqi government.
In the course of an armed reconnaissance mission from RAF Akrotiri, 2 Tornados were tasked...
This action is part of the international coalition’s operations to support the democratic Iraqi government.
In the course of an armed reconnaissance mission from RAF Akrotiri, 2 Tornados were tasked...