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13 October 2014

Press release: Three sentenced following CMA prosecution of multi-million pound pyramid promotional scheme
seen at 20:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Susan Crane, Mary Nash and Hazel Cameron, who had earlier pleaded guilty to the offences of promoting and operating a pyramid promotional scheme, were today sentenced.

Susan Crane and Mary Nash were sentenced...

News story: Welsh Secretary meets party leaders on devolution for Wales
seen at 20:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Welsh Secretary Stephen Crabb MP today (13 October 2014) met with Westminster leaders from the three main political parties in Wales – Mark Williams MP (Liberal Democrats), Rt Hon Elfyn Llwyd MP (Plaid Cymru...

Guidance: Apprenticeships for young people with dyslexia
seen at 18:30, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

This factsheet summarises the access arrangements and assistive technologies available for your course and in exams, and how you can ask for them. It also explains how you can retake qualifications you may have...

Guidance: Touchbase: DWP news for advisers and intermediaries: Oct 2014
seen at 18:30, 13 October 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...
Transparency data: TSol, AGO, HMCPSI: government procurement card (GPC) transactions over £500
seen at 18:30, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest data available.

As part of the commitment to greater transparency TSol is publishing data on all Government Procurement Card transactions of £500 and above.

Transparency data: TSol, AGO, HMCPSI: transactions over £25,000
seen at 18:30, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest data available.

The government has set out the need for greater transparency across its operations to enable the public to hold public bodies and politicians to account. As part of its contribution...

Decision: Thornleigh Salesian College
seen at 18:30, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2804

Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements - upheld

School type: voluntary aided

School phase: secondary

Local authority: Bolton council

Notice: EX38 7AY, Torrington Farmers Hunt: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:30, 13 October 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: SP5 5JW, Mr John Parnell: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:30, 13 October 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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Guidance: Pyramid selling: advice for the public and communities
seen at 18:30, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Pyramid selling schemes are illegal, and people who participate in them are likely to lose money. This summary sets out what a pyramid selling scheme is, the risks of getting involved in one, and how you can ...

'One stop shop' for advice on regenerative medicine opening for business
seen at 18:30, 13 October in Human Tissue Authority (Our copy).
A new 'one stop shop' that will provide regulatory advice for those working in the life sciences industry on exciting regenerative medicines has been launched today.
News story: UK Investment Summit 2014
seen at 18:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The theme of the summit is ‘embracing new technology for competitive advantage’.

The summit will build on the interest generated for Welsh businesses from the recent NATO Summit 2014.

Speech: Matthew Hancock speech on Industrial Strategy
seen at 18:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Intro

Today I want to talk about why we back an industrial strategy, and what this means for both advanced manufacturing and wider economy.

As Minister for Portsmouth I’m delighted to be back, because...

Press release: FCO Minister summons Thai Chargé d’Affaires to Foreign Office
seen at 18:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister for the Far East and South East Asia Hugo Swire summoned the Thai Chargé d’Affaires to the UK, Mr. Nadhavathna Krishnamra, to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office today, to raise his concerns about the...

News story: U.S. and U.K. officials meet to discuss key components for the resolution of a global systemically important bank
seen at 18:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The heads of the Treasuries and leading financial regulatory bodies in the United States and United Kingdom today participated in an exercise designed to further the understanding, communication, and cooperation...

Press release: Foreign Secretary announces UK funded training to support Kurdish fighters
seen at 18:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

This funding is for a four-week pilot course, delivered by a UK firm, which will initially train up to 18 students from the Peshmerga to counter Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), raising their expertise to...

News story: Points of Light: October 2014 winners
seen at 18:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient 130: Marie Bairner

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

122. Mark Heath (Cambridgeshire...
Policy paper: Proposals for further devolution of powers to Scottish Parliament
seen at 16:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

On 19 September 2014 the Smith Commission, chaired by Lord Smith of Kelvin, was established as a fully independent body to facilitate talks on the devolution of further powers to the Scottish Parliament. The <...

Transparency data: Departmental spend over £500: August 2014
seen at 16:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

A monthly, updated list of all financial transactions spending over &pound;500 made by the Department of Energy and Climate Change.

Guidance: Chemical and radiation recovery navigation tool (CR RNT)
seen at 16:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated forms and added Excel macro versions.

Tools

Chemical recovery: background

Chemical recovery navigation tool

Download the Adobe Flash Player

FOI release: Government procurement card spend over £500: August 2014
seen at 16:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

A monthly list of spending over &pound;500 made on the Government Procurement Card by the Department of Energy and Climate Change.

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Keith Ellen
seen at 16:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

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: 7400984 Teacher’s date...
Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: memos: staff guide
seen at 16:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added memo 25/14: Right to reside - CJEU judgment Saint Prix v SSWP.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are accurate...

Transparency data: IPO payments: 2014
seen at 16:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Payments data for September 2014 added.

The information is based on payment date and published in monthly comma delimited files. Each record is made up of standard fields which are used across ...

Corporate report: BIS performance indicators: knowledge and innovation
seen at 16:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The graduate income performance indicator and the proportion of 15 year olds from low income backgrounds progressing to higher education by 19 performance indicator has been updated, following the release...

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 13 October 2014
seen at 16:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 13 October 2014.

Guidance: Exporting to Germany
seen at 16:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2014 update of the Exporting to Germany guide

A detailed guide on doing business in and with Germany. The guide contains information on:

challenges of doing business in Germany growth potential...
Notice: IP2 8NB, Brett Aggregates Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 13 October 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: TF13 6QN, Benbow: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 13 October 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: TW19 6AX : Environmental permit issued
seen at 16:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Brett Aggregates...
Notice: SS13 1DB: Environmental permit issued
seen at 16:31, 13 October 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: Alpheus Environmental...
Notice: DN22 0EU: Environmental permit issued
seen at 16:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit letter and decision document for:

Operator name: EDF Energy...
Notice: PL1 4SG: Environmental variation notice issued
seen at 16:31, 13 October 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: Devonport Royal...
Notice: RG13 2QR: Environmental permit issued
seen at 16:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

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: Sims...
Guidance: Albania: country information and guidance
seen at 16:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New and updated guidance.

Country information and guidance reports are used by UK Visas and Immigrations officials to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications. The reports also give...

Policy paper: Newton Fund: building science and innovation capacity in developing countries
seen at 16:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have added the following to the 'Bidding for research funding' table : (1) Newton Researcher Links Travel Grants (2) Newton Institutional Links (3) Newton Researcher Links Workshops.

Information...

Research and analysis: Reported norovirus outbreaks in hospitals: suspected and laboratory-confirmed outbreaks in 2014
seen at 16:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 8(39) added

These data are collected through the hospital norovirus outbreak reporting scheme (HNORS).

For previous data see the archive of older reports.

Water Energy Food Nexus Sandpit: call for participants
seen at 16:30, 13 October in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
Securing sustainable supplies of water, energy and food is a key global issue. Increasing demands on these commodities, together with pressures on land use and the need to manage the exploitation of natural resources...
Construction dust – protect you and your workers – Denby, 20 October 2014
seen at 16:30, 13 October in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Free seminar run by SGUK and CDP to raise awareness of, and provide simple practical advice to protect workers from the risk of construction dusts. This event will give up-to-date information to managers, supervisors...

Construction dust – protect you and your workers – Oxford, 22 October 2014
seen at 16:30, 13 October in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Free seminar run by SGUK and CDP to raise awareness of, and provide simple practical advice to protect workers from the risk of construction dusts. This event will give up-to-date information to managers, supervisors...

RoSPA Health and Safety Legal Seminar – Manchester, 26 November 2014
seen at 16:30, 13 October in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Learn about the ever-changing health and safety legal landscape, an update on corporate manslaughter, contingency planning and your legal responsibility towards workplace ill-health. HSE Head of Operations North...

Ex-MEP charged with fraud offences and misconduct in public office
seen at 16:30, 13 October in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Zoe Martin, of the CPS Special Crime Division said, "The CPS has today issued charges against Ashley Mote of obtaining a money transfer by deception, fraud by false representation, false accounting, receiving...
1PWRR Heaven & Hell Big Brew Up
seen at 16:30, 13 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

On Fri 10 Oct 1PWRR held their Big Brew event during their CO's PT session. This consisted of a 'Heaven' or 'Hell' option - where personnel had the option to pay to get get of doing a...

Press release: Funding to prevent female genital mutilation and forced marriage
seen at 16:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

To mark International Day of the Girl (11 October 2014), &pound;330,000 of funding to help tackle female genital mutilation and forced marriage head on has been committed by the government today.

...

Speech: Get kids reading: article by Nick Clegg
seen at 16:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

A staggering one and a half million 11 year olds could leave school by 2025 unable to read well. This is the stark reality being exposed by The Sun’s Get Kids Reading crusade.

Fortunately, a whole host...

News story: Pledge on further devolution being met says Alistair Carmichael
seen at 16:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK Government will deliver on its pledge to bring significant new powers to the Scottish Parliament as part of further devolution within the UK, Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael said today.

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Press release: Body confidence toolkit launched
seen at 16:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Half of adults believe what they can achieve in life is affected by their looks, according to new findings published today.

The survey, published at the start of national Body Confidence Week, also shows...

News story: Insolvency Service Newsletter
seen at 16:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

On 13 October the Insolvency Service launched a new quarterly external newsletter for stakeholders.

The newsletter tells you what we are doing to strengthen the insolvency regime, improve our...

News story: Nick Clegg visits Greenside Primary School
seen at 16:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg visited Greenside Primary School in West London today to support Save the Children’s Read On. Get On. campaign. This aims to ensure that, by 2025, all children leave school...

Press release: Work begins on Westonzoyland defence scheme
seen at 16:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Agency has worked closely on the design with the local community over the past few months, particularly those residents most affected by flooding. After listening to their views, it has finalised the details...

Statement to Parliament: Ebola epidemic in West Africa
seen at 16:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

(Check against delivery)

With permission Mr Speaker, I would like to update the House on the government’s response to the Ebola epidemic in West Africa.

I shall start with the Chief Medical Officer...

Press release: Overnight closures on the M6 in Staffordshire
seen at 16:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

From tonight (Monday 13 October), and for the following three consecutive nights, there will be overnight closures between junctions 10A and 11 of the northbound carriageway and junctions 13 to 12 of the southbound...

Guidance: Revised guidance issued under section 182 of Licensing Act 2003
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is provided to licensing authorities in relation to the carrying out of their functions under the 2003 Act.

It also provides information to magistrates’ courts hearing appeals against licensing...

Policy paper: Revenue and Customs Brief 36 (2014): VAT - liability of snowballs
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Revenue and Customs Brief is a bulletin giving information on developments and changes of interest. They are used to announce changes in policy or to set out the legal background to an issue and have a 6 month...

Research and analysis: Pneumococcal Disease: cases caused by all strains of serotyped IPD
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

This document contains 4 graphs showing cumulative weekly reports of serotyped invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD).

Data covers these age groups:

under 2s aged 2 to 4 years aged 5 to 64 years...
Transparency data: DfT: spending over £500 on a GPC for June 2014
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

DfT published details of all spending over &pound;500 using a GPC (departmental debit card) on a monthly basis.

Further information

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

Transparency data: DfT: spending over £500 on a GPC for July 2014
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

DfT published details of all spending over &pound;500 using a GPC (departmental debit card) on a monthly basis.

Further information

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

Corporate report: Claims Management Regulator: enforcement actions
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published new HTML document - CMR enforcement actions: July to September 2014. Amended title of April to June 2014 report

Recent action and live investigations carried out by the Claims Management...

Form: Pet food factory: approval application
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: AHVLA documents have been re-assigned to the new Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

This form is part of the guide to using animal by-products to make pet food.

Your premises...

Form: Animal by-product processing facility: approval application
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: AHVLA documents have been re-assigned to the new Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

This form is part of the guide to validating your ABP processing facility.

You must complete...

Form: Using animal by-products in compost or biogas: approval application
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: AHVLA documents have been re-assigned to the new Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

This form is part of the guide to using animal by-products (ABPs) at composting or biogas sites.

Form: Pasteurisation of animal by-products and catering waste: approval application
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: AHVLA documents have been re-assigned to the new Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

This form is part of the guide to using ABPs at composting or biogas sites.

Some composting...

Guidance: Nuclear Research Advisory Council and Defence Nuclear Safety Committee triennial review report
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

The triennial reviews of the Defence Nuclear Safety Committee (DNSC) and the Nuclear Research Advisory Council (NRAC) are part of the government’s commitment to ensuring that Non-Departmental Public...

Guidance: I-VMS approval programme
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

The testing window for I-VMS devices will open on 10th November 2014 and close on 9th January 2015.

Device testing will take 6 weeks and devices can be submitted at any time during the test window

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Statistics: Legionnaires’ disease in England and Wales: 2013
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Legionnaires’ disease is a severe but uncommon form of pneumonia associated with exposure to water systems (natural or man-made) colonised by legionella bacteria. This report presents the epidemiological data...

Research and analysis: Body Confidence Campaign publications
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Body confidence: Findings from the British Social Attitudes Survey' and a toolkit 'Taking action on body image'.

Publications from our Body Confidence Campaign.

Guidance: Local partnership opportunities with Jobcentre Plus
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed Durham and Tees Valley partnership opportunity for Romanian speaking Polish and Czech nationals. Application date ended.

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

Form: Appoint a corporate secretary (AP04)
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

This form can be used to notify Companies House about a body or firm being appointed as a corporate secretary.

It is easier and quicker to file your appointment form online.

Do not use...

Guidance: EFA e-bulletin: 9 October 2014 (issue 64)
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).
Items for academies Information funding for academies in 2015 to 2016 – webinar 9 October at 2pm Information funding available for 2014 to 2015 national non-domestic rates (NNDR) Reminder...
Form: Re-register your public limited company as a private company (RR02)
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

To re-register from a public company to a private limited company you must have:

a copy of the special resolution that the company should re-register as a private limited company (unless previously delivered...
Notice: References to the European Court of Justice
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Cases C-343/14 (Adler Modemarkte AG v OHIM) and C-374/14 (Walcher Mebtechnik GMBH v OHIM) added.

We publish information on every case that comes to our attention concerning IP. We publish the specific...

Transparency data: Report under section 2 of the Loans to Ireland Act 2010: 1 April 2014 to 30 September 2014
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

The Loans to Ireland Act 2010 requires HM Treasury to provide a report to Parliament on the UK’s bilateral loan to Ireland as soon as practicable following 31 March and 30 September each year. This document contains...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period commencing 13 October 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...

Guidance: Mount Pleasant Aerodrome manual 2014
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

The Mount Pleasant Aerodrome manual is written to inform and direct military and civilian aircrews using the airfield and provide orders for personnel operating the airfield or providing airfield services.

Transparency data: Wales Office: ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings - Jan to Mar 2014
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

The Wales Office publishes details of ministers’ meetings with external organisations, gifts (given and received), hospitality and overseas travel on a quarterly basis.

Guidance: Ultra low emission vehicles: getting central government fleets ready
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added note that the Office for Low Emission Vehicles is no longer processing registrations from central government departments and their agencies for phase one of the ULEV Readiness Project.

The...

Guidance: Nutritional and health claims legislation bulletins 2014
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 22 September update from the European Commission's working group meeting on health claims.

The department publishes bulletins on nutrition and health claims made about food. These claims...

Policy paper: Revenue and Customs Brief 37 (2014): VAT grouping rules
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Revenue and Customs Brief is a bulletin giving information on developments and changes of interest. They are used to announce changes in policy or to set out the legal background to an issue and have a 6 month...

Transparency data: Dover Harbour Revision Order 2014
seen at 14:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added decision letter and signed order

Dover Harbour Board applied for a non-works harbour revision order (DC9850) on 3 June 2014.

View the harbour orders public register.

Reach for the Stars in the Italian Alps this Christmas Holiday
seen at 14:30, 13 October in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
Four lucky people from the UK can win a chance to spend a week this December on the beautiful Italian Alps doing astronomy activities with people of the same age from across Europe, at the ESO Astronomy Camp 2014...
The Legal Services Board launches online survey into the cost of regulation
seen at 14:30, 13 October in LSB (Our copy).
13 October 2014 - The Legal Services Board launches online survey into the cost of regulation
Audit fees at a 25 year low as part of Audit Commission’s legacy
seen at 14:30, 13 October in Audit Commission (Our copy).
The Audit Commission is reducing audit fees for local public bodies by &pound;30 million from 2015 to 2017, taking total fees to the lowest level since the Commission took on NHS audit in 1990. The announcement...
International Day for Disaster Reduction
seen at 14:30, 13 October in Wilton Park (Our copy).
Wilton Park’s contribution to reducing risk

Today is the International Day for Disaster Reduction. Wilton Park has focused extensively on disaster reduction over the last few years.  A discussion on a ...

Zumba
seen at 14:30, 13 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

26 Regiment RA (Mansergh Gym) Sundays 10.30-11.30 (Doors open at 10.15 for registration) €18 for a 6 session ticket valid for 12 weeks. Buy your tickets on the day

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Royal British Legion Money Force Presentation
seen at 14:30, 13 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
Royal British Legion Money Force Presentation – For all Service Personnel

When: Thursday 16th October 2014

Where: 11:00hrs The Cinema - Princess Royal Barracks, BFPO 47

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QRH Big Brew Up
seen at 14:30, 13 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

QRH held their annual SSAFA Big Brew Up on Thu 9 0ct outside the Training wing. Instead of the usual cakes which would normally be on offer., the Chefs were serving  bacon and sausage...

FAQ's - Service Families Accommodation
seen at 14:30, 13 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

The recent AFF road shows have highlighted a need for DIO to improve communications with those that live in Service Families Accommodation (SFA).

The following link will take you to a list of Frequently...

Press release: New funding for FGM and forced marriage prevention announced
seen at 14:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

To mark International Day of the Girl (11 October), &pound;330k of funding to help tackle female genital mutilation (FGM) and forced marriage head on has been committed by the government today.

The...

Press release: New funding for female genital mutilation and forced marriage prevention
seen at 14:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

To mark International Day of the Girl (11 October 2014), &pound;330,000 of funding to help tackle female genital mutilation and forced marriage head on has been committed by the government today.

...

News story: Partnership to help developing countries make the most of their natural resources
seen at 14:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

On 9 October, DFID announced that it will partner with the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) over the next 5 years, contributing &pound;16 million to deliver improved governance of natural resources...

Speech: Hugo Swire on Chile Day 2014
seen at 14:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking today, Mr Swire said:

Minister Arenas, Minister Céspedes, Central Bank President Vergara, Senators, My Deputy Lord Mayor, other distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen. A warm welcome to you...

Press release: UK-Norway electricity interconnection moves closer
seen at 14:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Norwegian Government has today granted a licence for the longest sub-sea electricity interconnector in the world, to be built between the UK and Norway . The interconnector, known as NSN, will connect...

Press release: New pictures show improved Dartford Crossing
seen at 14:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The images show the striking difference that the congestion-easing project will make to the Crossing with the payment booths removed.

The Dartford Crossing at it appears today (JPEG, 26....

News story: Big Business to be held to account to keep supply chains slavery free
seen at 14:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Big businesses will have to publicly state each year what action they have taken to ensure their supply chains are slavery free, Home Office Minister Karen Bradley announced today.

The measure is to ...

Press release: Foreign Secretary visits Iraq to discuss ISIL
seen at 14:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking from Baghdad the Foreign Secretary said:

ISIL is a brutal terrorist group unrepresentative of the people of Iraq, the Middle East, or of the Islamic faith. ISIL’s violence makes no distinction...

Statement to Parliament: Afghanistan Monthly Progress Report for July and August 2014
seen at 14:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Mr Philip Hammond): I wish to inform the House that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, together with the Ministry of Defence and the Department ...

News story: UK Investment Summit 2014
seen at 14:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The summit will build on the interest generated for Welsh businesses from the recent NATO Summit 2014.

Organised jointly by the Welsh and UK Governments, this invitation only event will bring...

Corporate report: MOD top level messages
seen at 11:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added top level messages for September and October 2014.

The Ministry of Defence top level messages help defence personnel and external audiences understand the MOD’s position on current departmental...

Guidance: British Forces Post Office: last dates of posting
seen at 11:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added amended version of the last dates for Christmas posting.

The ‘Last dates of posting’ list contains dates for the:

last recommended posting dates for letters (both air and surface) ...
Guidance: The biodiversity duty for public authorities
seen at 11:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Under the biodiversity duty, public authorities must consider how to conserve biodiversity in all their actions.

A public authority can be:

a local authority or a local planning authority a county...
Research and analysis: China: growth potential in Guizhou province
seen at 11:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Report assesses the prospects in China’s least developed province of Guizhou, which has become one of the fastest growing. The Province’s leaders are working hard to attract investment, and use experience in...

Research and analysis: India: monthly trade report - September
seen at 11:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Report outines latest trade developments in India, including WTO discussions.

Disclaimer

The purpose of the FCO Country Update(s) for Business (”the Report”) prepared by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI...

Guidance: Explanatory memorandum: revised guidance issued under s 182 of Licensing Act 2003
seen at 11:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is provided to licensing authorities in relation to the carrying out of their functions under the 2003 Act.

It also provides information to magistrates’ courts hearing appeals against licensing...

Research and analysis: Pneumococcal disease: caused by strains in Prevenar 13 and not in Prevenar 7 vaccine
seen at 11:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated statistics.

This document contains 4 graphs showing cumulative weekly reports of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) caused by serotypes in PCV13 but not in PCV7.

Data covers these...

Research and analysis: Pneumococcal disease: cases caused by strains covered by Prevenar 13 vaccine
seen at 11:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

This document contains 4 graphs showing cumulative weekly reports of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) caused by serotypes in PCV13.

Data covers these age groups:

under 2s aged 2 to 4 years...
Research and analysis: Pneumococcal disease: caused by strains not covered by Prevenar 13 vaccine
seen at 11:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated statistics.

This document contains 4 graphs showing cumulative weekly reports of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) caused by serotypes not in PCV13.

Data covers these age groups...

Guidance: Preparing plans for Land Registry applications (PG40s2)
seen at 11:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh version added.

This supplement has been designed to assist the preparation of deed plans.

Updated: September 2014.

This edition of the guide replaces the April 2014 edition. Section...

Case 322 – Store bans the collection of furniture due to health and safety
seen at 11:30, 13 October in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A furniture store does not allow the collection of furniture items due to health and safety, insisting on items being delivered at a charge of about &pound;30.

Essex firm in court after worker’s fall
seen at 11:30, 13 October in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
An Essex security firm has been fined after a maintenance engineer broke his elbow when he fell more than three metres through fragile ceiling tiles at a site in Dunton, Essex.
The SSAFA Christmas Fair
seen at 11:30, 13 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

The SSAFA Christmas Fair will take place Sun 07 Dec from 1200hrs to 1600hrs in Barker Barracks Gym. 

On offer will be: Santa's Grotto, Pony Rides, Top Raffle Prizes, Stalls and much...

Royal British Legion Money Force Presentation
seen at 11:30, 13 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Royal British Legion Money Force Presentation – For all Service Personnel

When: Thursday 16th October 2014

Where:

11:00hrs at The Cinema - Princess Royal...

Threat Awareness - Netherlands & Belgium
seen at 11:30, 13 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

THREAT AWARENESS NOTICE

 

In the Netherlands and Belgium UK MoD personnel are not to wear uniform outside of military establishments.  ...

Tue 11 Nov - Teapot Tuesday Christmas Craft & Fair
seen at 11:30, 13 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

Please be aware that the Welcome Wednesday mornings have now CHANGED to the second TUESDAY of every month, starting Tue 11 Nov. This is has now also meant the name has changed to TEAPOT...
Press release: New funding for female genital mutilation and forced marriage prevention
seen at 11:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

To mark International Day of the Girl (11 October 2014), &pound;330,000 of funding to help tackle female genital mutilation and forced marriage head on has been committed by the government today.

...

Press release: Rail companies join forces to champion safer giving
seen at 11:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Seven of the nation’s major rail and station operators have joined forces with charity regulators; the Charity Commission and the Fundraising Standards Board (FRSB), to champion safer giving across...

Press release: Delays on M25 in Hertfordshire
seen at 11:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

A collision that happened at 6.30am today (Monday) has caused a full closure of the M25 anti-clockwise between junctions 22 and 21A.

Police and Highways Agency Traffic Officers are currently at the scene...

Statement to Parliament: HM Passport Office
seen at 11:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May):

In June, following exceptional demand for passport applications and renewals, I asked the Permanent Secretary of the Home Office to commission 2 reviews...

Correspondence: Rotherham council children’s services: direction to improve
seen at 10:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added copy of the final direction and accompanying letter from the Secretary of State.

Secretary of State for Education Nicky Morgan writes to Rotherham metropolitan borough council with an accompanying...

Statistics - national statistics: Latest wholesale fruit and vegetable prices
seen at 10:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated datasets for prices for the current week and weekly prices.

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

Decision: Inquiry reports: Charity Commission
seen at 10:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Class inquiry reports Academy for Talmudical Research (Kolel Harabanim), Al-Falah Trust (Manchester) and Bais Yakov Institutions (Gur) Bnei Brak added 13/10/14.

In line with charity law, the Charity...

Correspondence: Letter from Lord Nash to diocesan directors of education
seen at 10:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

This open letter from Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Schools Lord Nash draws attention to the:

opportunity to improve school governance created by the requirement that all maintained schools...
Form: Sponsor capacity fund: application form
seen at 10:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated 'round 2' application form.

This form should only be completed once you have read the SCF guide.

Transparency data: UKAEA financial transactions: April 2013 to March 2014
seen at 10:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Force published: Additional Transparency reports for September 2014

The government is committed to setting new standards for transparency so the public can more easily see how and where taxpayers...

Policy paper: Water Act 2014: retail exit reform
seen at 10:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added October 2014 project update.

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

Guidance: Guide on Firearms Licensing Law 2014
seen at 10:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance published.

This document provides consolidated guidance on firearms licensing legislation. This guide is not intended to be a definitive statement of the law, but a cohesive explanation...

Statistics - national statistics: Building materials and components statistics: September 2014
seen at 10:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Corrected versions of the Construction building materials bulletin and Tables for September 2014 have been added

Presents information on selected building materials, including monthly data on price...

Transparency data: DfT: spending over £25,000, August 2014
seen at 10:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Spending over &pound;25,000 for August 2014

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

Further information

This data is also available...

Research and analysis: Mobility scooters: a market study
seen at 10:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

This research report was carried out by the Research Institute for Consumer Affairs (RICA) on behalf of the Department for Transport. It will inform future transport policies that address the needs of disabled...

Policy paper: YJB plan to prevent deaths of children in custody
seen at 10:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

The YJB’s report Deaths of Children in Custody: Action Taken, Lessons Learnt explains the actions taken by the YJB in response to recommendations made by:

the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman coroners ...
Guidance: Safeguard in the youth justice system
seen at 10:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

It contains information on the:

purpose principles duties responsibilities YJB’s role commitment effective practice

You can download the document here.

The SSAFA Christmas Fair
seen at 10:30, 13 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

The SSAFA Christmas Fair will take place Sun 07 Dec from 1200hrs to 1600hrs in Barker Barracks Gym. 

On offer will be: Santa's Grotto, Pony Rides, Top Raffle Prizes...

Press release: A3 Hindhead tunnel maintenance in Surrey
seen at 10:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The work will start tonight (Friday 10 October) using closures of the tunnel in both directions and is due to be completed, weather permitting, on Saturday 22 November.

Highways Agency Project Manager...

Press release: Overnight closures of A500 at Stoke-on-Trent for resurfacing
seen at 10:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The southbound carriageway between the Etruria southbound exit slip road and the A500/B5045 Shelton New Road southbound entry slip road will be closed from 9pm to 5.30am each night, until the morning of Saturday...

Press release: A14 major resurfacing work
seen at 10:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The work will take place over the next two months and will be carried out in three phases, improving 12.6 miles of this Cambridgeshire road.

The new surface will provide drivers with smoother, safer ...

Press release: Heysham Link scheme reaches M6 junction improvements stage
seen at 10:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The new road will link Heysham with junction 34 of the M6 which is operated by the Highways Agency.

Highways Agency project manager Paul Elliott said:

Although Heysham Link is a county council...

Guidance: Individualised Learner Record (ILR): check that data is accurate
seen at 09:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: FIS release guide v1.10 uploaded 13 October 2014.

Funding Information System (FIS)

FIS is one of a number of software packages freely available to further education providers, to assist with preparing...

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 09:31, 13 October 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 ...

Statistical data set: Effort statistics September 2014
seen at 09:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Statistics on effort use in the Cod Recovery Zone and Western Waters are submitted to the European Commission on the 15th day of each month.

Effort statistics September 2014
Notice: Somerset Levels and Moors: reducing the risk of flooding
seen at 09:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Briefing note for 10 Octboer 2014 added in place of 26 September

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

Guidance: Keep warm this winter
seen at 09:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

We know that energy prices have risen in recent years. That’s why we want to make sure customers are getting the cheapest tariffs and being treated fairly by energy companies.

The Government is acting...

International Day for Disaster Reduction
seen at 09:30, 13 October in Wilton Park (Our copy).
Wilton Park’s contribution to reducing risk

Wilton Park has focused extensively on disaster reduction over the last few years.  A discussion on a gender inclusive approach to disaster prevention, preparedness...

Poppy Fun Run
seen at 09:30, 13 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

A Fun Run for the Royal British Legion will take place at John Buchan School Fri 17 Oct at 2pm.

Read More...

The SSAFA Christmas Fair
seen at 09:30, 13 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

 

The SSAFA Four Season’s Christmas Fair will take place Sunday 7 Dec 2014, in Barker Barracks Gym Paderborn 12 00 – 1600. Everyone is welcome. On offer will be: Santa's Grotto...

3 CS Bn Corps Formation Day Celebrations
seen at 09:30, 13 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

72 Years ago, on 1 October 1942, the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers were brought into existence to support the ever-increasing equipment holdings of the British Army. Their first test ...

News story: National Ebola exercise concludes
seen at 09:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Ministers, government departments and dozens of expert medical professionals from ambulance services, hospitals and Public Health England have participated in a national exercise today to test preparedness for...

Speech: Swan Lake in Almaty, Kazakhstan
seen at 09:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Classical ballet began in France in the 17th century. But it was in Russia that classical ballet came of age. From Russia, ballet then returned ...

Press release: Rail companies join forces to champion safer giving
seen at 09:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Seven of the nation’s major rail and station operators have joined forces with charity regulators; the Charity Commission and the Fundraising Standards Board (FRSB), to champion safer giving across...

News story: Vehicle tax changes
seen at 09:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Image of a destroyed tax disc added

From 1 October 2014, the paper tax disc will no longer need to be displayed on a vehicle. If you have a tax disc with any months left to run after this date, ...

Press release: Planned roadworks in the North West: weekly summary for Monday 13 to Sunday 19 October
seen at 09:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).
M6 Junction 16 Barthomley

Overnight work is underway to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow at junction 16 of the M6. The scheme will provide a third lane on the north and southbound exit slip roads and...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Central Southern England: Weekly summary for Monday 13 October – Sunday 19 October 2014
seen at 09:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).
M27 junction 5 Eastleigh, Hampshire: Junction improvement

Narrow lanes and a reduced speed limit will be in place while junction improvement work takes place. For further details of this scheme visit: www....

Press release: Planned roadworks in Kent and Sussex: Weekly summary for Monday 13 October–Sunday 19 October 2014
seen at 09:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).
M23 junctions 8 to 9, Coopers Hill, West Sussex: Viaduct replacement

Two narrow lanes and a 40 mph speed limit will continue to be in place in both directions using a contraflow 24 hours a day until the end ...

Press release: Planned roadworks in and around the M25: Weekly summary for Monday 13 October - Sunday 19 October
seen at 09:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).
M4 junctions 3 to 1, Greater London: Carriageway sweeping

The eastbound carriageway will be closed overnight, between 10pm and 5am, for four nights from Monday 13 October. A clearly signed diversion route will...

Press release: Footpath resurfacing work alongside the A5 at Dordon, Staffordshire
seen at 09:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Overgrown vegetation will be removed and the path resurfaced alongside the westbound carriageway, which will be reduced to one lane between 9am and 4pm for a week.

Highways Agency project manager Purnima...

Press release: Planned road works in West Midlands: Weekly summary for Monday 13 to 19 October 2014
seen at 09:30, 13 October in News and communications (Our copy).
M5 junction 3 Quinton, West Midlands: Sign replacement

The northbound entry slip road will be closed from 13 October to 19 October between 7pm and 6am. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

M5 ...
Policy paper: Expressions of interest for UK holding in Eurostar
seen at 02:31, 13 October in Search (Our copy).

This document contains information about Eurostar and the information needed to register interest in the process for potential bidders.

The Autumn Statement 2013 and National Infrastructure Plan 2013 ...