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12 November 2014

Speech: "The situation in Ukraine continues to be a severe threat to international peace and security"
seen at 22:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr President,

I thank the three briefers for their briefings this afternoon. As others have pointed out, the Council has met many times on Ukraine over the last six months. There is a reason for this...

Form: Withdraw striking off application: limited liability partnership (LL DS02c)
seen at 21:32, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

You may file this form if you have chosen to state that your registered office address is situated in Wales as opposed to England and Wales.

This form should be used to withdraw an LLP’s striking off ...

Speech: Security Council reform: The UK supports new permanent seats for Brazil, Germany, India and Japan, alongside permanent African representation
seen at 21:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr President

Alongside the overwhelming majority of member states here today, the United Kingdom is grateful for this opportunity to reaffirm publicly our strong commitment to reforming the UN Security...

Hangout with The Prince of Wales at home for the #iwill campaign
seen at 20:30, 12 November in (Our copy).
#iwill campaign
Housing Communites: What People Want
seen at 20:30, 12 November in (Our copy).
Housing London: What people want
News story: Armed Forces Minister visits military medics fighting Ebola
seen at 20:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Francois visited the military medics of 22 Field Hospital who are staffing the 12-bed facility at the Kerry Town Treatment Centre which will be used to treat international healthcare workers.

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Speech: "The UK is utterly committed to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s future membership of the European Union and NATO"
seen at 20:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Madam President,

I would like to welcome High Representative Valentin Inzko back to the Council, and thank him for his twelfth report to the Secretary-General.

Once more, his report highlights...

Private recordings
seen at 18:31, 12 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

When asked about the Prime Minister?s view of recordings of conversations between MPs and prisoners, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the Prime Minister shared the view of the Secretary ...

Justice and Home Affairs vote
seen at 18:31, 12 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

When asked about the government motion to approve the Draft Criminal Justice and Data Protection (Protocol No. 36) Regulations, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the House of Commons had ...

Ebola COBR
seen at 18:31, 12 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

When asked for a readout of the COBR meeting on Ebola, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the central objective of the meeting – chaired by the Prime Minister – was to hear the...

European Arrest Warrant
seen at 18:31, 12 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

When asked about the government motion to approve the Draft Criminal Justice and Data Protection (Protocol No. 36) Regulations, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said the House of Commons would...

Transparency data: New school proposals
seen at 18:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Details of local authorities currently seeking proposers' document. The time for submitting proposals ended for West Berkshire local authority - specification therefore removed. Manchester local...

Guidance: Universal Credit and your family
seen at 18:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published new version of the guide.

This guide provides basic information about what families need to know if they make a Universal Credit claim.

It includes information about the support...

Guidance: Universal Credit and families: questions and answers
seen at 18:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

This question and answer guide explains what Universal Credit will mean for families who make a Universal Credit claim.

It answers frequently asked questions on topics such as:

what is the definition...
Guidance: Public health scheme: current distribution
seen at 18:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The following have been added for Distribution PH5: sample PH00025; sample PH0026; sample PH0027; sample PH0028; sample PH0029; sample PH0030

Participants are often public health laboratories. ...

Guidance: Universal Credit: claimant journey for families
seen at 18:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

These guides provide a summary of the main steps that people will take when they make a Universal Credit claim as a family.

They include information about:

making an online claim meeting a work...
Guidance: Shellfish scheme: current distribution
seen at 18:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The following have been added: Distribution SF049 Sample SF0106; Distribution SF049 Sample SF0107

The shellfish scheme provides external quality assessment samples for laboratories that examine...

Guidance: Pathogenic vibrio scheme: current distribution
seen at 18:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Pathogenic vibrio scheme: distribution V042 sample V0124 and V0125 has been added.

The examinations covered are for the presence, absence and enumerations of:

Vibrio parahaemolyticus ...
Guidance: Standard scheme: current distribution
seen at 18:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Standard scheme: distribution STD262 request and report form has been added.

Examinations

The examinations covered are:

aerobic colony counts Bacillus cereus Campylobacter spp. ...
Policy paper: Financial sanctions, Iran (nuclear proliferation)
seen at 18:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New notice Iran (Nuclear Proliferation) (Reg 1202/2014) added and consolidated list.

In 2006, the UN Security Council imposed, amongst other matters, asset freeze restrictions on persons...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 18:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consolidated list updated due to Iran (Nuclear Proliferation) (Reg 1202/2014)

HM Treasury is responsible for the implementation and administration of international financial sanctions in effect...

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 10 November 2014
seen at 18:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new FOI responses for RMP investigations for alleged offences in Afghanistan, register of MDP business and hospitality.

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released...

Research and analysis: Fourth London – Hong Kong RMB Forum: statement
seen at 18:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

The private-sector led London – Hong Kong Forum to promote cooperation on the development of international renminbi (RMB) business convened for its fourth meeting on Wednesday 12 November in London. The meeting...

Guidance: Oral Hearings Guide: Parole Board
seen at 18:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

The Oral Hearings Guide is designed to provide detailed guidance to members on the procedures and practicalities of conducting oral hearings, covering issues members may encounter in advance of the hearing and...

Guidance: How Universal Credit supports families
seen at 18:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

This guide provides information about how Universal Credit supports families. It also explains that what is asked in return for getting Universal Credit is based on the age of the youngest child.

Part...

Worker’s fall lands Cardiff construction company in court
seen at 18:30, 12 November in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Malcolm Milne, 59, from Caldicot, fell approximately 8ft from a single storey roof to the ground when a beam he was standing on gave way at Beach Cliff, Penarth, on 30 January 2013. He spent several days in hospital...
News story: Defence Secretary meets with Nordic-Baltic defence ministers
seen at 18:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The group, known as the Northern Group, provides a key forum for discussion of common threats and security issues of particular interest to the Nordic-Baltic region.

Tomorrow’s meeting comes at a time...

News story: Europe makes history with first ever comet landing
seen at 18:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK Space Agency and UK scientists involved in Europe’s Rosetta mission are celebrating as the mission’s Philae lander has today (12 November 2014) made the first ever landing on a comet, opening a new chapter...

News story: Points of Light: November 2014 winners
seen at 18:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient 153: Faye Shields

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

146. Michael Anderson (Falkirk...
Press release: Foreign Secretary visits Sierra Leone to visit next phase of UK Ebola response
seen at 18:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond, and Minister for the Armed Forces, Mark Francois, today met British military, aid workers, diplomats and health workers who are part of the UK effort to fighting Ebola in Sierra...

European Arrest Warrant
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

When asked about today?s vote, the PMOS said a commitment was made earlier this year that the government should vote on the package.

original source.

Ecofin
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

When asked about this Friday?s Ecofin meeting, the Prime Minister?s Official Spokesperson (PMOS) said it was a scheduled Ecofin meeting about the annual budget for 2014 and 2015. The PMOS added that we would ...

Guidance: Chapters 1 to 10: immigration offences and breaches
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated chapter 7 guidance.

Enforcement instructions and guidance documents on immigration offences and breaches used by UK Visas and Immigration.

Guidance: Double Taxation Treaty Passport Scheme register
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New list has been attached

If your company is registered for the Double Taxation Treaty Passport Scheme, it’s details will be made publicly available on this register - to help borrowers...

Guidance: Hospital tap water scheme: recent intended results for distribution
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Hospital tap water scheme: intended results for distribution HTW2 has been added.

The examination covered will be Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and the distribution will consist of 2 samples.

Guidance: Drinking water scheme: recent intended results for distribution
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Drinking water scheme: intended results for distribution W159, samples W159A, W159B and W159C has been added.

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

Guidance: Offshore renewable energy installations (OREI)
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of ERCOP guidance 06 11 14

This page contains information relating to emergency response planning for at-sea renewable energy installations - Wind, Wave, Tide and Current and requirements...

Guidance: Fax facilities at Land Registry (PG44)
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh translation added.

This edition of the guide replaces the October 2013 edition. Section 2.3 has been amended to refer to MapSearch.

Updated: May 2014
Guidance: Non-pathogen scheme: trend analysis
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Non-pathogen scheme: trend analysis April 2005 to September 2014 has been added.

The non-pathogen scheme is also suitable for laboratories that assess the microbiological quality of foodstuffs...

Decision: Wolfson Hillel Primary School
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2827

Type of decision: referral of admission arrangements decision – upheld

School type: voluntary aided

School phase: primary

Local authority: London borough...

Corporate report: Issue briefing: Taxing multinationals: tackling aggressive tax planning
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

The UK rules for taxing multinational businesses are based on a commonly agreed set of international standards, which have not changed since they were agreed in the 1920s. This means many multinational businesses...

Guidance: JSP 441: defence records management policy and procedures
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new version of JSP 441.

JSP 441: defence records management policy and procedures

Corporate report: Response to Senior Salaries Review Body’s request for information for 2015-16 review of judicial remuneration
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

The MoJ’s response to the SSRB’s request for information about the judiciary for its 2015-16 review of judicial remuneration and letter giving the SSRB information to assist with its review.

Correspondence: SFA update: issue 234 (12 November 2014)
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

In this issue:

The Greater London Authority Apprenticeship Programme National Institute of Adult Continuing Education: Annual Digital Conference Funding Claims 2014 to 2015 Finance Record 2013 to ...
Guidance: Manors: manorial titles and rights (PG22)
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh translation added.

This guide provides basic background information about manorial titles and rights. It describes the information held by Land Registry and the general effect on registered...

Correspondence: Recovered appeal: One Acre, Land North East of the Junction of Redmans Lane, Firmingers Road, Orpington, Kent BR6 7QH (ref 2198596 - 11 November 2014)
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on appeal relating for the change of use to a traveller site at land north east of Redmans Lane, Firmingers Road, Orpington, Kent BR6 7QH.

Statistics: List of upcoming ad hoc statistical releases
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated announcement for publication on number of people receiving a new State Pension statement. Publication has been delayed until 18 November 2014 to coincide with a Ministerial engagement.

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FOI release: Salaries over £100,000 at the UK Co-ordinating Body 2013 to 2014
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

UK Co-ordinating Body FOI: information about salaries over &pound;100,000, as well as details of the expenses for all those earning over &pound;150,000, in the financial year 2013 to 2014.

FOI release: Issuance of contracts in 2010 and 2013
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Contracts - FOI total number of contracts put out for tender by core Defra in 2010 and 2013, and how many of those contracts were awarded after a tendering process in which only one contractor submitted a bid...

FOI release: Start and end dates of 2 frameworks or contracts
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Frameworks and contracts FOI: start and end dates, including values, of the following 2 frameworks or contracts: 20298 - The Manufacture and Supply of Avian and Bovine Tuberculin; and 20346 - DNA Capture Ear ...

Guidance: Bulletin: October 2014
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

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Statistical data set: Structure of the agricultural industry in England and the UK at June
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated AONB, National Charcter Areas and National Parks data.

These data series show land and crop areas, livestock populations and agricultural workforce estimates for England and the UK as at...

Transparency data: Land Registry workforce management information: October 2014
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).
Data covers: payroll staff by grade non-payroll staff by type headcount staff numbers full-time equivalent staff numbers staff costs

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

FOI release: FOI release: FCO properties disposed of in last five years
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0936-14 includes one table for each of the five years giving the location of FCO properties sold, the type and the highest value of the property. A further table of places where the FCO is currently co...

Guidance: Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act: guidance for YOTs
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

It is for YOTs, managers and operational managers with responsibility for anti-social behaviour (ASB), and liaising with the courts. It should be read in conjunction with:

the Anti-social Behaviour, ...
Guidance: CWA quick guides
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guides added

Short guides, screen shots and quick explanations of common CWA processes, including:

get the most from LAA online, first-time log in, register new user, overview of ...
Guidance: Large scale applications and calculation of fees (PG33)
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh translation added.

This guide gives information on how to prepare an application with a large number of properties. It also contains information about the calculation of fees for large scale...

Transparency data: Phase 1 merger inquiry outcomes
seen at 16:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated statistics added for October 2014.

These figures detail the outcomes of all phase 1 merger inquiries completed in each year, from 1 April 2004 to the latest full month.

Please ...

Notice: NE15 7LW, Northumbrian Water Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 12 November 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...

Forty per cent of construction sites fail health and safety spot-checks
seen at 16:30, 12 November in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
HSE is urging the construction industry to ensure basic health and safety measures are in place after a month long inspection initiative found 40 per cent of sites failing to properly protect workers.
Speech: Chief Secretary to the Treasury on the UK's oil and gas industry
seen at 16:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Good evening – and thank you for the warm welcome tonight.

One reason I was so pleased to receive this invitation is because here in the City of Aberdeen you are right at the centre of a hugely important...

Speech: Sam Gyimah: childcare - our moral mission
seen at 16:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

I know there are plenty of people who’ll say Nursery World readers know the early years better than anyone else.

And who better than someone who’s living the early years himself - my son. He turned up...

News story: Baby clothing firm wins £200,000 in export orders in South Korea
seen at 16:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Bonnie Baby won the contracts after exploring the market during a visit in 2012 with UK Trade and Investment (UKTI). The visit to South Korea was recommended by their UKTI export adviser.

The company ...

Press release: Highways Agency ready for winter in Yorkshire and Humber
seen at 16:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Highways Agency is urging every driver to take action to ensure they too are prepared for driving in winter weather.

Highways Agency winter manager, Sujad Hussain, said:

The Highways Agency...

Speech: Environment Secretary speech at the Northern Farming Conference
seen at 16:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you very much for inviting me to this conference.

It’s great to be here at the Northern Farming Conference and here at the Hexham Auction Market which is at the heart of one of our fine market ...

Speech: Early years teachers: what do they offer?
seen at 16:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you very much for inviting me today. I am delighted to be here. Staff working in the early years workforce do a remarkable and essential job educating and caring for babies and young children. I want to...

Press release: Out-of-work benefits claims in Wales fall by 9,500
seen at 16:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Figures published today (12 November) show a fall in numbers on out-of-work benefits in Wales.

The latest figures show that the number of people claiming out-of-work benefits in Wales has fallen by 9,...

News story: Whaler's Bay Deception Island film
seen at 16:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

A short film about Whaler’s Bay, Deception Island has been produced by the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust. The film was co-funded by the UK and Norway and will serve as an informative guide to passengers on cruise...

Transparency data: Open academies and academy projects in development
seen at 14:34, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document for November 2014.

This spreadsheet lists:

details of the total number of open academies details of schools which have formally applied for academy status schools’ progression...
Guidance: SCE recruitment: teaching vacancies
seen at 14:34, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 4 new vacancies.

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

Related information Civil Service jobs website Service Children’s Education
Transparency data: Academy sponsor contact list
seen at 14:34, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document for November 2014.

This spreadsheet contains contact details for active approved academy sponsors.

It can be used by:

schools looking for a sponsor new sponsors...
Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 14:34, 12 November 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 ...

Guidance: Integrated Tariff of the United Kingdom: volume 3
seen at 14:34, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated versions of Vol 3-11 Appendix E Customs Procedure Codes, Vol 3-12 Alphabetical Index (Exports), Vol 3-13 Imports - Customs Procedure Codes and Vol 3-22 Alphabetical Index (Imports) now published...

Guidance: Interim statement on HPV vaccination of men who have sex with men
seen at 14:34, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

An interim statement on the impact and cost-effectiveness of a targeted programme of vaccinating MSM, following consideration by JCVI and the HPV sub-committee.

Transparency data: The Insolvency Service Case Help Manual
seen at 14:34, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

The Case Help Manual (The Manual) contains guidance on dealing with case administration matters and is for the use of Insolvency Service staff. The guidance is not exhaustive and it may be appropriate in some...

Guidance: Land Registry plans: guide overview (PG40)
seen at 14:34, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh translation added.

The six supplements deal with specific issues and have been introduced so that information is logically presented and more readily to hand. It is aimed at legal advisers...

Guidance: Land Registry plans: the basis of Land Registry applications (PG40s1)
seen at 14:34, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh translation added.

This supplement describes the origins and scales of Ordnance Survey mapping and how this relates to plans prepared by Land Registry.

Section 5 has been amended ...

Policy paper: River Wey flood risk management strategy
seen at 14:34, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Preliminary Environmental Information report and advert added.

This document explains the current projects to reduce flood risk along the North River Wey (which starts at Alton in Hampshire) and...

Guidance: Land Registry plans: boundaries (PG40s3)
seen at 14:34, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh translation added.

This supplement gives an overview of boundaries including general boundaries, boundary ownership and maintenance.

Section 2 has been amended as a result of the ...

Guidance: Customs Information Paper 71 (2014): new arrangements for the presentation of import entries subject to Trading Standards controls
seen at 14:34, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

The National Clearance Hub have looked at ways to speed up the process when sending entries to Trading Standards to perform Border controls on imported goods. This Customs Information Paper (CIP) gives details...

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 10 November 2014
seen at 14:34, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new FOI response for summary of inventories for MOD Main Swadlincote archive.

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 10 November...

Guidance: Boundary agreements and determined boundaries (PG40s4)
seen at 14:34, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh translation added.

This edition of the guide replaces the July 2013 edition. Section 6.2 has been amended in relation to the wording of the certificate given when a boundary is determined...

Guidance: Customs Information Paper 72 (2014): statistical threshold - sterling figures to apply for 2015
seen at 14:34, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

The purpose of this Customs Information Paper is to advise the sterling figure to apply from 1 January 2015.

Guidance: Guidance for ministerial appointments to public bodies
seen at 14:34, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Code of conduct for board members of public bodies added.

These publications should be used as a guide by departments to the steps they must follow to ensure a fair, open and transparent appointments...

Guidance: A to B signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 14:34, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledges for 'Birketts LLP', 'BFRS', 'BCB International Ltd', and 'Boatwork Ltd'.

About the corporate covenant

The corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who...

Guidance: Land Registry plans: title plan (PG40s5)
seen at 14:34, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh translation added.

The title plan is one of three elements of a registered title along with the register and any documents referred to in the register and filed at Land Registry. The title...

Guidance: Land Registry: other plan-related services and guides (PG40s6)
seen at 14:34, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh translation added.

This edition of the guide replaces the June 2012 edition. Section 2 has been amended to refer to MapSearch.

Updated: June 2012
Decision: Sinai Jewish Primary School
seen at 14:34, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2824

Type of decision: referral of admission arrangements decision - upheld

School type: voluntary aided

School phase: primary

Local authority: London borough...

Guidance: SMI TP 5: Bile solubility test
seen at 14:34, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to add issued version of document.

Issued

The last full scientific review of this document was completed on 11 November 2014.

Guidance: SMI TP 3: Agglutination test for Salmonella species
seen at 14:33, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to add issued version of document.

Issued

The last full scientific review of this document was completed on 11 November 2014.

Correspondence: TTIP: Vince Cable’s reply to War on Want, October 2014
seen at 14:33, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Vince Cable responds to a letter sent by John Hilary of War on Want about the EU-US Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).

In his letter he replies to concerns about:

transparency...
Guidance: Academies Accounts Direction
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Education Funding Agency (EFA) has published an addendum to the 2013 to 2014 Academies Accounts Direction. This amends note 28 on pensions and similar obligations to include enhanced disclosures ...

Guidance: C to D signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledges for 'CDL Sprinkler Protection Ltd' and 'Combat Stress'.

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: A guide to contacting DIO by email
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated version of DIO contact list.

This document provides a range of email contact details for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). The contacts are arranged in order of areas...

Promotional material: Space sector magazine: space:uk
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The latest issue (41) of space:uk has been added.

Subscribe to receive an electronic PDF version of the magazine.

To receive a hard copy, please send us your name and address details...

Statistics: Legionnaires’ disease in England and Wales: 2013
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The following summaries have been added for Legionnaires’ disease in Residents of England and Wales: Anglia and Essex; Avon, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire; Cheshire and Merseyside; Cumbria and Lancashire...

Correspondence: Letter to Tower Hamlets council: property disposal transactions
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

This letter to Tower Hamlets council accepts the council’s undertakings in relation to some specific property disposal transactions, and confirms that government does not intend to issue an emergency direction...

Guidance: Brazil – List of lawyers and translators
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Attachment update.

The following list of English speaking lawyers and translators/interpreters has been prepared for the convenience of British nationals who require legal advice.

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Research and analysis: National leaders of governance study
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Analysis of two sets of data was undertaken by BMG research. One dataset comprised feedback from national leaders of governance (NLGs) via online evaluations; the other comprised online or paper returns from ...

Guidance: H to J signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added J & M Residential Lettings Ltd t/a JMHA.

About the corporate covenant

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

Notice: Patents: hearing diary
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updates to the Patents hearing diary added

This document is updated regularly to highlight the patents hearings which have been scheduled.

For further information relating to the hearings...

Guidance: E to G signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledges for 'Education for the Military Magazine' and 'Global Resource Management Ltd'.

About the corporate covenant

The corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations...

Guidance: Q to R signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Royal British Legion Industries.

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: S to T signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added TylerBale Communications.

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: Chapter 45: families and children
seen at 14:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated chapter 45(a) guidance.

Enforcement instructions and guidance documents on deportations and criminal caseworking used by the Home Office.

On 18 November we launch Create: A journal of perspectives on the value of art and culture
seen at 14:30, 12 November in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
On 18 November we launch Create: A journal of perspectives on the value of art and culture
John Buchan School RBL Fun Run 17 Oct 2014
seen at 14:30, 12 November in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Fun-runs took place throughout BFG helping to raise funds for the Poppy Appeal Benevolent Fund. Robert Millar, Royal British Legion Paderborn Chairman attended the John Buchan School run on Oct 17...

Tea Pot Tuesday 11 Nov 2014
seen at 14:30, 12 November in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Tea Pot Tuesday, formally known as Welcome Wednesday was held in the Normandy Welfare Centre on Tue 11 Nov. The morning was an opportunity for the community to get together for a coffee, chat &ndash...

Golden Ticket Winners
seen at 14:30, 12 November in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Paderborn Station libraries recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. A big congratulations to the golden ticket winners: Courtney Wakerley, Joseph Daniels, Ella Williams...

News story: Scottish unemployment falls again
seen at 14:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Unemployment in Scotland fell by 10,000, to 164,000 in the period July to September 2014, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released today. The Scottish unemployment rate is 5.9 per cent...

Press release: Unemployment in Wales has fallen by over 20,000 in the last year
seen at 14:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Unemployment has fallen by more than 20,000 over the past year, despite being unchanged over the last quarter, official figures published today (12 November) show.

The number of people claiming Jobseeker...

News story: Stephen Williams joins pupils in remembering First World War
seen at 14:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

On Armistice Day (11 Nov) Communities Minister Stephen Williams joined pupils at Carshalton Boys Sports College hosting their Last Post event to mark the centenary of the First World War.

Across the country...

Speech: Edward Timpson speaks at the LSCB chairs annual conference
seen at 14:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you David (Jones, association chair).

I’m delighted to join you all again today for your annual conference.

And, as ever, I’d like to start by saying a big thank you. Chairing an LSCB takes...

Speech: Nick Clegg at Asian Business Association
seen at 14:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, thank you. It’s a real honour to be here.

And it really is a room to inspire the next generation of British entrepreneurs and professionals. ...

News story: Learner drivers warned about extra charges
seen at 14:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the latest advice for learner drivers.

If you type the names of some popular government services into search engines, some of your search results might be ads for sites that offer ...

News story: Integrated Survivability and Platform Systems opportunities
seen at 14:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Research into Integrated Survivability (IS) and Platform Systems (PS) is the new focus of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory’s (Dstl) contracting framework, R-Cloud (Research-Cloud).

Following...

Press release: New road surface for A421
seen at 14:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

A &pound;4.5million project to resurface the A421 Bedford southern bypass between the A6 at Elstow and the A4280 at Renhold will start next week, using a different technique that will mean a better, longer...

News story: Statement on US-China climate deal
seen at 14:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Responding to climate announcements from the US and China, UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey said:

“These climate announcements from the US and China are a clear sign that major economies...

Press release: West African farmers given chance to boost incomes through UK investment
seen at 14:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

A &pound;9.04 million investment, from DFID’s Impact Investment Fund managed by the UK’s Development Finance Institution CDC, will help farmers in countries including Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire and Mali improve...

Guidance: Dealing with irresponsible dog ownership: practitioners’ manual
seen at 11:30, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced the document to fix typo in first paragraph, which should read "The aim is to encourage responsible dog ownership and reduce other incidents..."

This manual helps practitioners in local...

FOI release: Number of Male and Female drivers with speeding tickets
seen at 11:30, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

FOI response gives the number of male and female driving licence holders and the numbers with speeding offences on their licence. These figures are as at 18 October 2014.

FOI release: Number of driving licence holders with 9 penalty points on their licence
seen at 11:30, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

FOI response Section 21 giving the link for published statistics of driving licence holders with 9 penalty points on their driving licence. These statistics are as at 15 February 2014.

FOI release: Driving licence applications received each from 1993 to 2014
seen at 11:30, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

FOI response gives the total number of first provisional driving licence applications annually 1993 to 2014, with a detailed breakdown of 17 to 24 year olds. The figures reflect the position as at 25 October ...

FOI release: Breakdown of number of male and female staff employed at DVLA
seen at 11:30, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

FOI response gives the number of male and female staff employed at DVLA. Also the gender split of HEO, SEO and Grade 7 staff. These figures are as at 30 September 2014.

Transparency data: 5 day prompt payment
seen at 11:30, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

We endeavour to pay all correctly rendered invoices within this target as quickly as possible. We ask that all our suppliers ensure that all invoices submitted are accurate, contain a valid purchase order number...

NERC in partnership to prevent diseases spreading to humans
seen at 11:30, 12 November in NERC news (Our copy).
A &pound;20.5m programme of research and training to tackle diseases that could pass from animals to humans has been funded by six UK partners, including NERC.
NERC names impact finalists
seen at 11:30, 12 November in NERC news (Our copy).
NERC is excited to announce the finalists of its inaugural Impact Awards.
SARIC commits £1m to boost farming productivity
seen at 11:30, 12 November in NERC news (Our copy).
NERC, BBSRC and 14 industry partners have funded five research translation projects with a total value of &pound;1m to address challenges to the efficiency, productivity and sustainability of UK farming.
Barker Library Treasure Hunt
seen at 11:30, 12 November in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Barker Library are holding a treasure hunt between Mon 15 Dec and Thu 18 Dec. Sweets and certificates will be given to all those who complete the hunt. Happy hunting!

Read More...

Press release: Banking market investigation – appointment of group and issues statement
seen at 11:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The group has published a timetable for the various stages of the investigation and is required to publish its final report by 5 May 2016.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced...

News story: UK is the best place to do business in offshore wind sector
seen at 11:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK is the biggest market in the world for offshore wind, on track to deliver over 10GW by 2020. A new report ‘UK Offshore Wind: Opportunities for trade and investment’ champions the UK as the best ...

Government response: Intervention in Tower Hamlets
seen at 11:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Ken Livingstone, George Galloway et al are totally wrong to suggest that the proposed intervention in Tower Hamlets is an attack on local democracy (Letters, 6 November 2014). It is entirely to do with...

Press release: Lane closures on the M6 in Staffordshire for bridge work
seen at 11:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The work at the Hungerford House Farm over bridge, near Madeley in Staffordshire, and between junctions 15 and 16 of the M6, will be carried out on the northbound carriageway on the night of 19 November, when...

Press release: Overnight closure of the A14 at M1 junction 19 in Leicestershire
seen at 11:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The closure is necessary for survey work, which can only be carried out safely while the road is closed.

The A14 eastbound carriageway will be closed between the M1 junction 19 and junction 1 of the A14...

Speech: Speech to RenewableUK
seen at 11:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

It’s great to be back at the annual conference of RenewableUK.

First, to help celebrate your many successes over this last year.

To celebrate also your contribution to our energy...

Alcohol: Licensing (Lord Bates, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Communities and Local Government and Energy and Climate Change), Shadow Minister)
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My hon Friend the Minister of State for Crime Prevention (Lynn Featherstone) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:

Today I am publishing a consultation on the Community and Ancillary...

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council (Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon)
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon Friend the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Eric Pickles) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.

In my Written Statement of 21 July 2014, Official Report...

EU: Agriculture and Fisheries Council (Lord de Mauley, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Children, Schools and Families), Shadow Minister)
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Right Hon Friend the Secretary of State (Elizabeth Truss) has today made the following statement.

The next Agriculture and Fisheries Council will be on 10 November in Brussels. My hon. friend, the Parliamentary...

Modern Slavery (Lord Bates, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Communities and Local Government and Energy and Climate Change), Shadow Minister)
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:

Following my statement on the 9th April this year announcing a review...

Peter Wanless and Richard Whittam QC Review (Lord Bates, - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Communities and Local Government and Energy and Climate Change), Shadow Minister)
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:

On 7 July I announced to the House that Peter Wanless and Richard...

Guidance: Using road plates (TAL 6/14)
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Guidance on the use of road plates for temporarily returning roads with unreinstated (not filled in) excavations to service. Road plates can often be installed and removed quite quickly, making short term returns...

Guidance: Mapping underground assets (TAL 7/14)
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Advice on the various mapping techniques for locating and identifying buried pipes and cables. The use of these techniques can help reduce site occupation times when those assets require maintenance or repair...

Guidance: Implementing extended working hours (TAL 8/14 )
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

What you need to take into account if you’re considering extended working hours to reduce overall site occupation times. This guidance focuses on works in urban areas where there is greater need to limit disturbance...

Guidance: Coring and vacuum extraction technique (TAL 2/14)
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Guidance on the use of coring and vacuum extraction (core and vac) for repairing buried equipment. The technique allows companies to open the road, repair the buried equipment and reinstate the site much faster...

Guidance: Hydraulically bound mixtures use (TAL 3/14)
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Covers the use of hydraulically bound mixtures (HBMs) in road reinstatements layers. This has the advantages of:

potentially fewer work lorry trips required the faster compaction times sometimes associated...
Guidance: Cementitious mixtures use (TAL 4/14)
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Covers use of cementitious mixtures in road work reinstatements, providing guidance on what is required before they can be trafficked or overlaid.

Cementitious mixtures, including high early strength...

Guidance: Using temporary backfill (TAL 5/14)
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Leaflet about:

the options to consider before action guidance on the technique

of using temporary backfill to reinstate roads.

Guidance: Changes to the health visiting service
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

This factsheet provides information for health practitioners, providers and local authorities on changes to the:

Healthy Child Programme Health Visiting Programme importance of health visiting transfer...
Guidance: Interim review of the national referral mechanism for victims of human trafficking
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Final report of the review of the National Referral Mechanism has now been published.

The National Referral Mechanism (NRM) is a multi-agency victim identification and support process, designed...

Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Orphan Works (Final stage)
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

View the impact assessment under evaluation

The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.

Following...

Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: The implementation of the EU Mortgage Credit Directive
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

View the impact assessment under evaluation

The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.

Following...

Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Speeding up cheque payments: legislating for cheque imaging
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

View the impact assessment under evaluation

The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.

Following...

Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Implementation of the Wood Review proposals for UK offshore oil and gas regulation
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

View the impact assessment under evaluation

The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.

Following...

Guidance: Copyright notice: assignment of copyright
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Copyright notices are published by the Intellectual Property Office to help explain specific areas of copyright in the UK.

This notice provides advice for people who may wish to assign their own copyright...

Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Banning exclusivity clauses in zero hours contracts in the UK
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

View the impact assessment under evaluation

The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.

Following...

Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Tackling Partial Not-Spots in Mobile Phone Coverage
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

View the impact assessment under evaluation

The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.

Following...

Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Compulsory Microchipping Of Dogs In England
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

View the impact assessment under evaluation

The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.

Following...

Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Amendment to the National Minimum Wage regulations 2014 - increase in NMW rates
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

View the impact assessment under evaluation

The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.

Following...

Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: The Equality Act 2010 (Equal Pay Audits) Regulations 2014
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

View the impact assessment under evaluation

The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.

Following...

Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Children’s Homes Quality Standards Regulatory Reform
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

View the impact assessment under evaluation

The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.

Following...

Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Amendments to the Early Years and General Childcare registers
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

View the impact assessment under evaluation

The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.

Following...

Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: Access to Intermediary Services by Descendants and Relatives of Adopted People
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

View the impact assessment under evaluation

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Following...

Research and analysis: Impact assessment opinion: The Management of Independent Schools: The Independent Educational Provision in England (Prohibition on Participation in Management) Regulations
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

View the impact assessment under evaluation

The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gives independent advice to government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.

Following...

FOI release: New family test for impact assessments (IAs)
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Family test FOI: whether Defra had received guidance on how the family test would be implemented and if yes, when it was received; plus how Defra will assess the impact of domestic policy to ensure it meets the...

FOI release: A120 Galleys Roundabout, Essex
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Response to a request made under the Freedom of Information Act for information about work carried out during 2014 on the A120 Galleys Roundabout, Braintree, Essex. The Highways Agency provided a breakdown of...

Statistics - national statistics: Latest statistics on the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in cattle in Great Britain
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Change of responsible Agency to APHA.

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

Guidance: Your State Pension statement explained (DWP040)
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced all leaflets with revised versions.

These leaflets will help you understand the information in your State Pension statement.

Read more about the basic State Pension and...

Guidance: UK Offshore Wind: Opportunities for trade and investment
seen at 10:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

This guide provides an overview of the UK offshore wind market and highlights trade and investment opportunities across the sector. It includes information on:

the existing investment landscape in the UK...
Regional Labour Market, November 2014
seen at 10:30, 12 November in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Employment, unemployment, inactivity, jobs and the Claimant Count for regions, local authorities and parliamentary constituencies.
Speech: David Currie speaks about compliance at board level
seen at 10:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Maintaining open and competitive markets – what boards need to do to keep on the right side of the law Introduction

It is a great pleasure to be here today to speak to you all on the subject of risk – a fascinating...

News story: Operational compliance case: Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic UK
seen at 10:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

We have published a report of our Operational compliance case involving the charity Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic UK. The report explains why we got involved with the charity, what regulatory...

Press release: Enterprise zones pass 12,000 jobs mark
seen at 10:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Enterprise zones are playing a vital role in driving forward the country’s economy, creating thousands of new jobs and paving the way for tens of thousands more, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles announced today...

News story: Scottish unemployment falls again
seen at 10:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Unemployment in Scotland fell by 10,000, to 164,000 in the period July to September 2014, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released today. The Scottish unemployment rate is 5.9 per cent...

News story: Government launches new congestion-busting guidance
seen at 10:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

New guidance that will help reduce congestion and speed up the completion of road works has been published by the Department for Transport today (12 November 2014).

The 7 traffic advisory leaflets provide...

Press release: Record-breaking number of people in jobs
seen at 10:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Since 2010 two-thirds of the rise in employment has been in managerial, professional or associate professional occupations.

The figures from the Office for National Statistics show that 694,000 more ...

Press release: Overnight closures on A11 dualling scheme
seen at 10:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The A11 overnight closures, which will take place between Monday 17 November and Wednesday 19 November between Fiveways roundabout and the Thetford roundabout, will allow the Highways Agency to carry out surfacing...

News story: The RPC publishes opinions on fit for purpose impact assessments (November 2014)
seen at 10:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) has today published its latest batch of opinions on the evidence base for regulatory proposals brought forward by the Government.

Live consultations

Of the opinions...

Press release: Overnight closures for M56 bridge work at Manchester Airport junction
seen at 10:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

To allow the traffic management to be removed a full closure of the westbound M56 between junction 5 and junction 6 will be taking place overnight on Saturday 22 November. A full closure of the eastbound carriageway...

News story: Thameslink Programme celebrates 500th skills academy graduate
seen at 10:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The government’s Thameslink Programme which will transform travel across London and the South East from 2018, has celebrated the 500th trainee to successfully pass through its construction academy.

The...

Press release: New Workforce Survey welcomed by UK Commission for Employment and Skills
seen at 10:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) today welcomed a call from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) for businesses to invest in their workforce as a driver for economic success.

The <...

Press release: Foreign Secretary call to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Klimkin
seen at 10:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond spoke yesterday to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin. The Foreign Secretary restated the UK’s strong support for Ukraine’s government and people and for a diplomatic...

Press release: Unemployment in Wales has fallen by over 20,000 in the last year.
seen at 10:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Unemployment has fallen by more than 20,000 over the past year, despite being unchanged over the last quarter, official figures published today (12 November) show.

The number of people claiming Jobseeker...

News story: Stephen Williams joins pupils in remembering First World War
seen at 10:30, 12 November in News and communications (Our copy).

On Armistice Day (11 Nov) Communities Minister Stephen Williams joined pupils at Carshalton Boys Sports College hosting their Last Post event to mark the centenary of the First World War.

Across the country...

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council (Eric Pickles)
seen at 09:32, 12 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In my written statement of 21 July 2014, Official Report, column 100WS, I informed the House that I intended to bring the statutory corporate governance intervention in Doncaster metropolitan borough council ...

Afghanistan (Training and Assistance) (Mark Francois)
seen at 09:32, 12 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A new call-out order has been made under section 56(1B) of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 to enable reservists to be

called into permanent service as part of the UK’s contribution to train, advise and...

Agriculture and Fisheries Council (Elizabeth Truss)
seen at 09:32, 12 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The next Agriculture and Fisheries Council will be on 10 November in Brussels. My hon. Friend, the Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Lord de Mauley), will represent the UK. Richard...

Alcohol Licensing (Lynne Featherstone)
seen at 09:32, 12 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am publishing a consultation on the community and ancillary sellers’ notice (CAN). The CAN will allow particular low-risk businesses and community groups to sell a small amount of alcohol, while...

Modern Slavery (Theresa May)
seen at 09:32, 12 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Following my statement on 9 April this year announcing a review of the national referral mechanism, I am pleased to announce that the review has concluded, and its report is published today. The review examined...

Peter Wanless and Richard Whittam QC Review (Theresa May)
seen at 09:32, 12 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 7 July, Official Report, column 23, I announced to the House that Peter Wanless and Richard Whittam QC would be conducting a review of two independent reviews that were commissioned by the permanent secretary...

Credit Reference Agencies (Client Information) (Steve Webb)
seen at 09:32, 12 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Section 40 of the Child Maintenance and Other Payments Act 2008 gives the Department for Work and Pensions’ Child Maintenance Group the power to disclose client information to credit reference agencies. ...

Statistics: Research and Development Survey (Northern Ireland) - R&D 2013 - Headline Results
seen at 09:32, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from any political influence.

Statistics: Cold Weather Payments 1 Nov to 7 Nov 2014
seen at 09:32, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

There were no triggers at weather stations between 1 and 7 November 2014, and no payments were authorised in this period.

Background

Read more about the Social Fund Cold Weather Payment scheme for...

Statistics: Work Choice official statistics: November 2014
seen at 09:32, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

The latest statistics on Work Choice produced by the Department for Work and Pensions were released on 12 November 2014 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.

Statistics...

Statistics - national statistics: NI labour market statistics: November 2014
seen at 09:32, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

The labour market report is produced by Economic and Labour Market Statistics Branch which is part of the Northern Ireland Statistics and Reseach Agency (NISRA). It is published on a monthly basis with the latest...

Statistics - national statistics: Northern Ireland quarterly housing bulletin: April to June 2014
seen at 09:32, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics: Great Britain day visits survey: January to August 2014
seen at 09:32, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics: Great Britain tourism survey, results for Wales: January to July 2014
seen at 09:32, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: Community pharmacy services in Wales: financial year ending March 2014
seen at 09:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: Time spent in NHS accident and emergency departments: quarter ending September 2014
seen at 09:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: Final sea passenger statistics: 2013
seen at 09:31, 12 November in Search (Our copy).

This release updates the provisional data published in February. These statistics include all vehicle drivers, their passengers and foot passengers on ferries.

Main results

In 2013:

both international...