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13 November 2014

News story: Points of Light: November 2014 winners
seen at 20:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient 154: Jennifer Drewer.

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

146. Michael Anderson...
News story: Parliament week 2014: Cabinet Office events
seen at 20:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Parliament Week is coordinated by the House of Commons with support from the House of Lords. Cabinet Office is one of many organisations across the UK running events and activities throughout Parliament...

Press release: Foreign Secretary and Dutch Foreign Minister discuss Ukraine
seen at 20:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Following their meeting today, Mr Hammond and Mr Koenders said:

We express our deepest sympathy with those who lost relatives and friends during the downing of flight MH17. We welcome the recent OSCE...

Speech: "The global battle against Ebola has only just begun; complacency is now our worst enemy."
seen at 20:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr President,

Many thanks for convening this critical meeting. And I want to thank Special Envoy Nabarro and Special Representative Tony Banbury for their powerful briefings and timely report on UNMEER...

Open consultation: Funding for children and young people with SEND
seen at 18:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

We are inviting interested individuals and organisations to help us work out better ways to distribute special educational needs and disability (SEND) funding.

To help with this, we have a pack of data...

Consultation outcome: Architects regulation and the Architects Registration Board: call for evidence
seen at 18:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added outcome summary.

This document provides background information to support the online call for evidence questionnaire on architects regulation and the Architects Registration Board.

Form: Non-technical summaries granted during 2013: volume 41
seen at 18:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The following projects are listed in volume 41 of 2013:

The modelling and treatment of neurodegeneration in the CNS (covering Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, synuclein, tau, neurodegeneration) ...
Form: Non-technical summaries granted during 2013: volume 43
seen at 18:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The following projects are listed in volume 43 of 2013:

Environmental sensitivity of subclinical disease resistance and resilience in farm animals Proteins with short half-lives Pathogenesis of lung...
Form: Non-technical summaries granted during 2013: volume 46
seen at 18:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The following projects are listed in volume 46 of 2013:

Defining the basis of breast cancer heterogeneity

Regulation of Peripheral Biogenic Amine Receptors

Manufacture...

Form: Non-technical summaries granted during 2013: volume 45
seen at 18:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The following projects are listed in volume 45 of 2013:

Using Xenopus and zebrafish, to study development

Environmental effects on the physiology and behaviour of fishes (covering...

Form: Priority application to extend stay in UK: form Tier 2 Priority
seen at 18:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated request for inclusion form.

Use the ‘Request for inclusion in Tier 2 priority service’ form if you want to use the priority application service. You must do this before you can use ‘Form...

Guidance: Sale of Avro shackleton MR2C aircraft tail numbers
seen at 18:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Should you wish to receive the tender documents please express your interest (EOI) by e-mailing the DSA’s Commercial section at DESLCSLS-DSA-Comrcl-3b@mod.uk and DESLCSLS-DSA-Commercial@mod.uk no...

Guidance: Sale of the former HMS Walney fibre glass vessel
seen at 18:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

An advance notice of sale from the Disposal Services Authority (DSA) who will be inviting expressions of interest in tendering for this Single Role Mine Hunter in the near future.

Guidance: Support for bereaved families of emergency services personnel
seen at 18:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The deadline for applications has been extended to 10am, 4 December 2014.

The government allocated £8 million to organisations in England to support emergency services workers and volunteers...

Consultation outcome: Meat Products (England) Regulations 2014
seen at 18:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added summary of responses.

This consultation seeks views on the best way to keep quality standards for meat products from England.

The Meat Products (England) Regulations 2003 set standards...

Research and analysis: GrowthAccelerator: interim evaluation 2014
seen at 18:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

GrowthAccelerator provides coaching and advice to help small and medium-sized businesses to grow quickly and sustainably. It’s aimed at owners and managers in all sectors with high growth potential.

Transparency data: DWP business plan transparency measures
seen at 18:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published latest data for following measures: Overall Department for Work and Pensions productivity measure; Proportion of children living in workless households; Number of people on key out of work ...

Sport-in-brief - your weekly update from the high performance sports community
seen at 18:31, 13 November in UK Sport (Our copy).
World Cup medals for British Cycling, GB Boxing prepare for World Championships and more success for GB's wheelchair tennis stars
World Class Performance Conference "real eye opener" for BBC's Hazel Irvine
seen at 18:31, 13 November in UK Sport (Our copy).
We speak to BBC presenter and pundit Hazel Irvine ahead of presenting the World Class Performance Conference in London
Statement to Parliament: Alcohol licensing
seen at 18:30, 13 November in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).
The Minister of State for Crime Prevention (Lynne Featherstone):

Today I am publishing a consultation on the Community and Ancillary Sellers’ Notice (CAN). The CAN will allow particular low-risk businesses...

Policy coherence workshop (WP1364)
seen at 18:30, 13 November in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Wilton Park, in association with DFID, looks to forge a ‘collective action’ narrative, seeking to support the sustainment and progress of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation and the implementation...

News story: Chancellor's two-day infrastructure tour
seen at 18:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Details on the second stop of the tour added: 'Chancellor visits improvements to Postwick Junction to discuss what further infrastructure investment is needed on the A47 to support the local area'

News story: DBS update service: essential system maintenance update
seen at 18:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added new information about the period of time for essential system updates.

If you use the update service you will not be able to pay for new subscriptions and renewals. We are experiencing...

Press release: UK employers set a new benchmark for social mobility
seen at 18:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

12 of the UK’s most high-profile companies have today been recognised by the government for leading the charge in ensuring young people have a better chance of getting on the jobs ladder.

The 12 companies...

News story: LATEST: air strikes in Iraq
seen at 18:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest activity

Last night a Royal Air Force (RAF) Reaper remotely piloted air system was involved in a coalition air strike in the Kirkuk region.

The Reaper had been tasked...

Press release: Kelly Hoppen and Jo Malone to lead the UK’s biggest creative festival in China
seen at 18:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Leading British entrepreneurs have been announced as speakers at one of the largest creative gatherings ever held in China.

Kelly Hoppen MBE, Jo Malone MBE and Sir John Sorrell will all attend The...

Speech: Innovation and efficiency
seen at 18:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

Here at the King’s Fund, in November 2012, I made the most important and difficult speech I’ve made as Health Secretary.

It was in the run up to the publication of the Francis report.When...

Press release: Significant increase in pace of party engagement says Villiers
seen at 18:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

At the conclusion of two days of intensified meetings at Stormont House, the Secretary of State, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP said:

I welcome the significant increase in the degree and pace of engagement...

News story: HM Treasury guarantee to help financing for the £330 million University of Northampton’s Waterside Project
seen at 18:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Treasury confirmed today that it will guarantee borrowing up to £292 million for the University of Northampton’s Waterside Project, which will see the University relocating into a brand new purpose...

Guidance: Ebola: top facts and mythbuster
seen at 16:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

These documents set out the important facts about Ebola virus disease and dispel some common myths.

They are for organisations to use, if they wish, in their communications with their staff and stakeholders...

Notice: Somerset Levels and Moors: reducing the risk of flooding
seen at 16:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Dredging 8km of river now complete, so dredging schedule removed.

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

Guidance: Compliance checks: managing serious defaulters - CC/FS14
seen at 16:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of Compliance checks: managing serious defaulters - CC/FS14 now published.

Factsheets are for guidance only and reflect the HM Revenue and Customs position at the time of writing...

Guidance: Ukraine – Consular Fees
seen at 16:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 13 November 2014

A full list of Consular fees

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 16:31, 13 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...

Research and analysis: Forecast scenarios for UK mortgage arrears and possessions: 2014
seen at 16:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

In 2014 the Department for Communities and Local Government commissioned Professor Muellbauer, of Oxford University, to update his forecasts of mortgage arrears and possessions in the UK.

This research...

Guidance: Customs Information Paper 74 (2014): ATA carnets Crimea and Sevastopol
seen at 16:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

ATA Carnets originating in Crimea and Sevastopol will no longer be accepted in the European Union for temporary admission.

Guidance: Customs Information Paper 73 (2014): inward processing EX/IM-INF5
seen at 16:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Detail to be entered in Box 4 INF5, use of organic/non-organic products when using the INF5 EX/IM system.

Form: Veterans UK pensions forms
seen at 16:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to Armed forces pensions on divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships page

These forms should be used when claiming pensions under Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS) 75 and AFPS ...

Guidance: Armed forces pensions on divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships
seen at 16:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new version of Pension on divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership Charging regime and link to Pension forms.

The main features of pension sharing and its administrative treatment within...

Notice: IP24 2QY: Environmental permit issued
seen at 16:31, 13 November 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: Free Range Chicken...
Notice: YO19 6DJ, JE Hartley Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 13 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...

Statistical data set: Effort statistics October 2014
seen at 16:31, 13 November 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 October 2014
Notice: CDE themed competition: highly robust ground platforms
seen at 16:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Networking event now open - 13 January 2015.

Competition opens on 10 December 2014 when the competition document will be published here.

Total funding available for this competition is &...

Notice: CDE themed competition: joining advanced materials and structures
seen at 16:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Networking event now open - 13 January 2015.

Competition opens on 17 December 2014 when the competition document will be published here.

Total funding available for this competition is &...

Form: SFA funding claims
seen at 16:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Funding Claims 2014 to 2015 and the associated funding claims forms have now been published.

Relevant for all providers of education and skills training who need to make a funding claim return ...

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 10 November 2014
seen at 16:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new FOI responses for Dstl Voluntary Early Exit, Fireams losses and IT equipment used by Dstl.

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

FOI release: Applications under the Rural Community Broadband Fund (RCBF)
seen at 16:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Broadband - FOI applications made into the Rural Community Broadband Fund (RCBF), including: list of organisations which were successful in their applications for RCBF funding; list of organisations which made...

Transparency data: Companies House purchase ledger spend 2014
seen at 16:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

In line with the government commitment to transparency Companies House has published information regarding its spending.

Notice: MK18 4BX, Mr Michael Ghirelli: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 13 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...

Notice: OX29 9UY, Abingdon and Witney College: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:31, 13 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...

Transparency data: Companies House government procurement card spend 2014
seen at 16:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

In line with the government commitment to transparency Companies House has published this information regarding its spending.

Transparency data: DFID government e-payments framework transactions October 2014
seen at 16:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

DFID government e-payments framework transactions October 2014.

Transparency data: DFID government e-payments framework transactions October 2014 travel
seen at 16:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

DFID government e-payments framework transactions October 2014 travel.

Bielefeld Station Children's Christmas Party
seen at 16:30, 13 November in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

The Bielefeld Station Children's Christmas Party will be held in Rochdale Gym on 29 Nov 14. There will be food, an entertainer, HomeStart and AWS activities and a visit from Santa (including presents...

Speech: Energy Priorities
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

This morning, I want to set out my priorities for energy policy.

It is commonplace these days to say that we have a triumvirate of energy policy objectives, a trilenma equal and in opposition to each ...

Press release: FCO hosts UK-Pakistan Energy and Investment event
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The event at Lancaster House, London, provided participants with a forum to discuss how Pakistan could address its energy challenges, sharing UK expertise and experience in the energy sector. It also provided...

Press release: M23 bridge maintenance finishes near Gatwick
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The M23 Coopers Hill Viaduct, near the M23’s junction with the M25 in Surrey, fully re-opened to traffic yesterday (Wednesday 12 November) following 9 weeks of work by the Highways Agency.

Two bridge ...

Speech: Economic Secretary: 'I am very positive about the future of the building society sector'
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Good afternoon.

It is a pleasure to be speaking at the Building Society Association’s annual lunch, especially in such a successful year for the industry.

We have seen…

financial success...
News story: Chancellor's two-day infrastructure tour
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Chancellor visits Wincanton depot on the A303 to hear how further infrastructure investment in the Autumn Statement could support the local economy

Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, today (13 November...

News story: Chief Medical Officer Sally Davies talks about the low risk of Ebola in the UK
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Chief Medical Officer talks about how difficult it is to catch Ebola, the preparedness of the NHS to deal with infectious diseases and what to do if someone returning from West Africa develops symptoms.

Press release: Northampton’s flood warning sirens put to the test
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency will be sounding its 5 flood sirens between 10am and 12pm on Thursday (13 Nov).

Sirens, located in St James and Far Cotton, will be sounded separately and intermittently to make...

Press release: Greater Manchester’s smart motorway scheme enters next stage
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Highways Agency’s smart motorway scheme affects a 17-mile stretch of the network between junction 8 of the M60 near Sale and junction 20 of the M62 near Rochdale.

When the work is completed, around...

News story: CDE Innovation Network event: 13 January 2015, London
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Registration for this event is now open.. Registration closes on Friday 9 January 2015 at 12:30pm.

It will take place in London at De Vere Canary Wharf, 9:30am to 4:00pm.

Head...

News story: Decision on New Forest Cycling Ambition project
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The future of a multi-million pound grant aimed at boosting cycling in the New Forest has been decided, Transport Minister Robert Goodwill has announced.

The New Forest National Parks Authority (NPA) ...

News story: DIO provides new logistics facility in Surrey
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Army recruits will have ready access to the latest equipment and training thanks to a new £7.5 million logistics facility provided by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) at Army Training Centre...

News story: UK's first independent anti-slavery commissioner announced
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Hyland, the former head of the Metropolitan Police’s world renowned Human Trafficking Unit, has over 30 years’ experience investigating organised crime and has worked closely with slavery victims to secure...

News story: Certification Officer: latest decisions
seen at 16:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: New decision published - Conway v NUT.

11 November 2014

Conway v National Union of Teachers (NUT)

Mr Conway made three complaints alleging that the union had breached its rules ...

Correspondence: Recovered appeal: The Nursery, Brown Ridings, Bradley Lane, Frodsham WA6 7ES (ref 2213546 - 12 November 2014)
seen at 14:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on appeal relating to change of use of the land from agricultural use to use as a residential caravan site.

Form: Apply for a Companies House Direct account
seen at 14:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The CHD service gives you access to:

all historical company records search by company or officer document packages detailed mortgage information order certified copies online

The application ...

Transparency data: Capital funding for open free schools
seen at 14:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Capital funding for free schools' document to include capital costs for an additional 2 schools.

Details of the capital funding received by each open free school. We publish this information...

Guidance: Authorised Investment Funds: Interest Distributions and Property Income
seen at 14:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This document describes a change the government intends to make to the Authorised Investment Fund (Tax) Regulations with respect to interest distributions. It also covers HMRC’s view on the position where funds...

Form: Form AAH2: Application to become authorised to import live fish and shellfish
seen at 14:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated AAH2 form to include human consumption sections

Use this form to apply to the Fish Health Inspectorate to be authorised to import live fish or shellfish.

This covers coldwater ...

Corporate report: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK: business plan, March 2014
seen at 14:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The Commission was established by the Commonwealth Scholarships Act, 1959. The constitution and responsibilities of the Commission are set out in Chapter 6 of that Act, and successor legislation, most notably...

Policy paper: Further Education (FE) Commissioner: intervention summary assessments
seen at 14:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Bournville College, Commissioner's assessment and minister's letter added.

Copies of the Further Education Commissioner’s assessment summaries on the FE Commissioner interventions to date along...

FOI release: Highways maintenance spend
seen at 14:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

A request for information was made about the Highways Agency’s spend and forecast spend on highway maintenance. In response, the Highways Agency provided information on total expenditure on capital improvements...

Open consultation: UK Borders Act 2007: sanctions for non-compliance with the biometric registration regulations
seen at 14:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced document explaining proposed amendments to the code

Under the UK Borders Act 2007, the Home Secretary must consult members of the public before re-issuing the code of practice about...

Guidance: Serious and organised crime: local profiles
seen at 14:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The 2014 serious and organised crime local profile guidance has been written for police and local partners. It sets out the principles for a consistent approach to tackling serious and organised crime nationally...

Promotional material: Landlord Malcolm Langford: Green Deal case study
seen at 14:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

A case study about how Landlord Malcolm Langford, who owns a number of rental properties instantly recognised the Green Deal as the perfect solution and used a blend of ECO, Green Deal Home Improvement Funding...

Guidance: SCE: school websites
seen at 14:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added amended version of SCE Schools list.

A list of Service Children’s Education (SCE) schools with links to their websites.

Related information Service Children’s Education
Consultation outcome: Construction price and cost indices: methodological changes
seen at 14:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the government response to the consultation.

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

for input cost indices and their conversion to output price indices the choice...
Statistical data set: Quota use statistics
seen at 14:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Spreadsheets updated

The level of catches and landings of key quota species are monitored throughout the year through a series of weekly and monthly spreadsheets.

The management of these...

Guidance: About shale gas and hydraulic fracturing (fracking)
seen at 14:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New "Shale gas made simple" guide added.

Shale gas activity in the UK is still in the exploration stage, where companies are drilling test wells. There is no experience of production operations...

Guidance: NISPI: Countdown Bulletins
seen at 14:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The NISPI Countdown Bulletins provide additional guidance for pension scheme administrators on the ending of contracting-out in April 2016.

Guidance: NISPI: data file formats
seen at 14:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The first document is an example of the output file from the Scheme Reconciliation Service that pension scheme administrators will receive if they use this service.

The second document is an example of...

Guidance: Contracted-out decision making and appeals (CA14F)
seen at 14:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This manual gives general guidance only and should not be treated as a complete and authoritative statement of the law.

Guidance: Integrated Tariff of the United Kingdom: volume 1
seen at 14:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of Part 12 - Excise duties, reliefs, drawbacks and allowances.

This is volume 1, for general information.

The specific commodities list is on the Trade Tariff.

Guidance: School Direct bulletin: November 2014
seen at 14:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This edition of the School Direct bulletin includes information on maximising early recruitment, raising your profile on UCAS teacher training and guidance on the primary maths specialism course.

Guidance: Defence and security exporting: event and exhibition support
seen at 14:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This guide includes information on:

exhibition support UKTI DSO Export Support Team Defence and Security Industry Days (DSID) Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Meet the Buyer opportunities event...
FOI release: Toilets in Defra's offices
seen at 14:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Toilets FOI: the number of toilets on Defra’s premises and their location.

Transparency data: Performance markings: Home Office equality information
seen at 14:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The data shows the proportion of employees awarded a performance rating in relation to grade, gender, working pattern, disability, ethnicity, religious belief, sexual orientation, age and distribution by location...

Form: Give notice of a special, written or ordinary resolution
seen at 14:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This form should be used to notify Companies House of a special, written or ordinary resolution.

Notice: OL1 4ST, Rowan Ashworth Construction Limited: Environmental permit application
seen at 14:31, 13 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...

Research and analysis: Winter health watch summary: 13 November 2014
seen at 14:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Summary for the week including 13 November 2014.

Notice: LN2 2UP: Environmental permit issued
seen at 14:31, 13 November 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: Moy Park Limited...
Statistics: Weekly rainfall and river flow summary: 5 to 11 November 2014
seen at 14:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

A review of the rainfall and river flow data for England covering the 7 day period (Wednesday to Tuesday).

Research and analysis: Employment status review
seen at 14:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: list of questions added for comment by 31 December 2014

This project has recently begun, following the agreement of terms of reference with HM Treasury and HMRC. We are holding a series of meetings...

Research and analysis: Tax penalties
seen at 14:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The OTS has carried out a short project looking at tax penalties. The final report makes 14 recommendations and proposes a more detailed government review.

Read the exchange of letters between...

Guidance: Ebola: top facts and mythbuster
seen at 14:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

These documents set out the important facts about Ebola virus disease and dispel some common myths.

They are for organisations to use, if they wish, in their communications with their staff and stakeholders...

World Class Conference "real eye opener" for BBC's Hazel Irvine
seen at 14:30, 13 November in UK Sport (Our copy).
We speak to BBC presenter and pundit Hazel Irvine ahead of presenting the World Class Performance Conference in London
FO 1111 index cards available online
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
We have put online over 750,000 digitised records relating to the Foreign Office for the period from 1906 to 1920. These FO 1111 index cards provide a way into some of the most important documents...
Cataloguing grants awarded
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).
Access to ten archive collections is set to be transformed by a series of grants announced today. The National Cataloguing Grants Programme 2014 has awarded £342,149 to archives across the UK to help...
News story: National Data Guardian appointed to safeguard patients’ healthcare information
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Secretary of State for Health Jeremy Hunt will today (13 November 2014) appoint independent expert Dame Fiona Caldicott to a new role as National Data Guardian for health and care. Following the appointment of...

Press release: Communities can create their own power stations
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The number of community owned renewable energy schemes in England is set to increase thanks to a £10 million fund unveiled today by Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey.

The Urban Community...

Speech: Goldman Sachs Global Natural Resources Conference
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

This morning, I want to set out my priorities for energy policy.

It is commonplace these days to say that we have a triumvirate of energy policy objectives, a trilenma equal and in opposition to each ...

Press release: Timetable set out for Dartford Crossing toll booth removal
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Work to remove the booths and improve the road layout on approach to the crossing will begin on Friday 28 November - the same weekend the new payment arrangements go live.

Highways Agency project director...

News story: Catapulting innovations to market
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

If you’re a UK digital entrepreneur you can now enjoy support, expertise and the use of new facilities to help take your great ideas to market.

The recently opened Digital Catapult Centre is a state-of...

News story: Employer Perspectives Survey 2014 now underway
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect conclusion of fieldwork and publication of final report.

Fieldwork has now begun on the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) 2014 Employer Perspectives Survey (EPS...

News story: Innovation funding: £14 million to catalyse energy ideas
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Innovate UK has just opened the latest round of the Energy Catalyst competition to provide investment and support to help your business innovate at the time, in the way and at the scale that you need it. The ...

Press release: Meeting beats tweeting when it comes to getting a job, new research finds
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added photo licence information.

Technology may have invaded every aspect of our lives, but new research shows a personal touch is still the best when it comes to getting a job.

The ...

Press release: Southern Water fined for polluting the sea and a Kent watercourse
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Southern Water were today fined £500,000 and agreed to pay costs of £19,224 at Canterbury Crown Court after an Environment Agency (EA) investigation found that untreated sewage was discharged...

Press release: Environment Agency announces new £300m contract to reduce flood risk
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency has today announced it has agreed the largest single flood risk management contract it has ever awarded to CH2M Hill.

What will the contract deliver?

The £300 million...

Press release: FCO hosts UK-Pakistan Energy and Investment event
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The event at Lancaster House, London, provided participants with a forum to discuss how Pakistan could address its energy challenges, sharing UK expertise and experience in the energy sector. It also provided...

Speech: Transport: the driver of Birmingham's success
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Good morning everyone.

I’m delighted to be here this morning (13 November 2014) for the launch of Birmingham Connected.

And I’d like to thank Sir Albert [Sir Albert Bore] and his team for inviting...

Press release: Traffic Officers provide safe winter driving advice
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Traffic officers will have factsheets and posters to hand out, including advice about driving in adverse weather, planning journeys over Christmas, and checking vehicles before driving long distances in winter...

Press release: Community path scheme is a success
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The 2 year community-focused initiative, launched in May 2012, was set up to develop and enhance local public paths, both extending access and making the network easier to use.

The £2 million...

Press release: Traffic Officers provide safe winter driving advice
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Traffic officers will have factsheets and posters to hand out, including advice about driving in adverse weather, planning journeys over Christmas, and checking vehicles before driving long distances in winter...

Speech: Nick Gibb: the fruits of autonomy
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The government’s education reforms over the past 4-and-a-half years have been the most far-reaching for a generation. Our reforms to the curriculum, making it more knowledge-based and academically rigorous - ...

Press release: £85,000 of improvements planned on the A40 Longford Roundabout
seen at 14:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The roundabout forms the junction between the A40 and A38, close to Gloucester city centre and we are improving the flow of traffic by making improvements to the approaches and on the roundabout itself.

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Guidance: London Underground Northern Line extension: inspector's report
seen at 11:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This inspector’s report concerns an inquiry into the London Underground (Northern Line Extension) Order. The document features the inspector’s recommendations on the order and granting:

planning permission...
Decision: London Underground Northern Line extension: decision letter
seen at 11:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This letter from the Secretary of State for Transport responds to an inspector’s report on the London Underground (Northern Line Extension) Order. The letter states that the Secretary of State has decided...

Guidance: EFA e-bulletin: 13 November 2014 (issue 68)
seen at 11:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).
Items for academies Action submitting your academy trust’s accounts Information amendment to the pensions note in the Academies Accounts Direction Action submitting your academy ...
Guidance: Development appraisal tool: user manual
seen at 11:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The development appraisal tool reviews the viability of an individual development site. This user manual outlines:

purpose of the tool how to use the tool understanding the results
Guidance: Development appraisal tool
seen at 11:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The development appraisal tool is intended for use on small and medium to medium/large size schemes with a development period of up to 15 years.

The tool can be used to:

analyse whether the level...
Guidance: Permethrin: don’t put your cat at risk
seen at 11:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This document contains information on how to identify suitable products to treat fleas and ticks on your cat, precautions you should take and how to report any problems.

Independent report: Charities: strategy development, implementation and review
seen at 11:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This review was carried out by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) on behalf of the Charity Commission.

It looks at charities’ strategy development, implementation...

Form: Certificate of No Impediment: service request form - Spain
seen at 11:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

If you are getting in Spain, you may be asked to prove that you are single or that you are allowed to marry. In most cases, you will be able to obtain a CNI for this purpose. You should check with the authorities...

Notice: Changes to veterinary medicinal products (VMPs) export certificate scheme
seen at 11:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This document contains details of improvements made to the export certificate scheme, including content of the certificates & timescales.

Guidance: Formal apportionment and redemption of a rent or rentcharge (PG56)
seen at 11:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh translation added.

This guide gives advice about the amendment of the register following an order of apportionment or a certificate of redemption given by a Secretary of State or the National...

Statistics: Schedule of updates for HMRC's statistics
seen at 11:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added January 2015 schedule update

Timetable of overseas trade statistics and regional trade statistics releases are published on the HMRC Trade Statistics site.

In addition, all...

Notice: HD7 5TR, Paul Dixon: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 11:31, 13 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...

Notice: EX22 7ED, Alan Bryant: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 11:31, 13 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...

Guidance: SCE school calendars
seen at 11:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed old calendars.

Open and closed dates calendars for Service Children’s Education schools.

PDC calendar

For the rest of the world school holidays please check directly on ...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Christopher Searle
seen at 11:31, 13 November 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: Mr Christopher Searle Location: ...
UK Laboratory celebrates 50 years of supercomputing
seen at 11:31, 13 November in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
UK computing is today celebrating fifty years since the launch of what was at that time the largest supercomputer in the world, the Atlas 1. When built it was the size of a large detached house. Now that same computing...
Three Arts Council National portfolio organisations name new Directors in the south west
seen at 11:30, 13 November in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Three Arts Council National portfolio organisations name new Directors in the south west
News story: Europe makes history with first ever comet landing
seen at 11:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Welcome to a comet. Credit: ESA/Rosetta/Philae/CIVA.

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...

Press release: £5.5 million of improvements start at Drumbridges Roundabout on the A38
seen at 11:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The work, which includes installing motion sensitive traffic signals and widening the A382 north of Drumbridges Roundabout to Battle Road will increase the capacity on the roundabout and allow more movement of...

News story: Opportunities for UK exporters in Latin America
seen at 11:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The ‘Spotlight on Latin America’ event in Bournemouth was organised by UKTI Trade and Investment (UKTI). The event aimed to promote the lucrative export opportunities currently available in the dynamic markets...

Press release: Housebuilding efforts reap real results
seen at 11:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The numbers of new homes in England has risen by 10% over the past year – the highest percentage increase in 12 years, new figures today show (13 November 2014).

Housing Minister Brandon Lewis welcomed...

News story: What is the Autumn Statement?
seen at 11:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include date and details about 2014 Autumn Statement

The Autumn Statement provides an update on the government’s plans for the economy based on the latest forecasts from the Office...

Press release: Universal Credit support boost for social landlords
seen at 11:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

A package of guidance for social landlords to help them prepare themselves and their tenants for Universal Credit has gone live today (13 November 2014).

The support pack has been designed to give social...

News story: Application validation over the Christmas period
seen at 11:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

If you wish your application to be considered for validation during the Christmas period, the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) must receive it on, or before Tuesday 16th December 2014. The last validation...

Press release: Deputy PM celebrates number of apprentices doubling and launches one-stop job shops for 16-18s
seen at 11:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Deputy Prime Minister is today celebrating the fact that the government has doubled the number of people starting apprenticeships, compared to the last Parliament. We are now just days away from being able...

Press release: New Children's Commissioner appointed
seen at 11:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Education, Nicky Morgan, has today (13 November 2014) announced the appointment of Anne Longfield OBE as the next Children’s Commissioner for England.

Ms Longfield, chief executive...

Statistics: November GCSE entries for England, provisional figures: October 2014
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

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

Statistics: Patient reported outcome measures (PROMS) in England, provisional: April 2013 to March 2014: November 2014 Release
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

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

Statistics: Energy trends section 6: renewables
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest table 6.3 published.

Press enquiries should be directed to the DECC press office: Tel: 0300 068 6491. For other enquiries concerning these statistics, either email: renewablesstatistics...

Statistics - national statistics: Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: July to September 2014
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The bulletin presents the latest statistics on the numbers of mortgage and landlord possession actions in the county courts of England and Wales.

These statistics are a leading indicator of the number...

Statistics: Justice Data Lab statistics: November 2014
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).
Key findings

One request is being published this month which assesses the effectiveness of the Community Justice Court (CJC) operating at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court. The CJC targets offenders who have committed...

FOI release: Adverse sanction decisions for JSA, ESA, IS (lone parent): Clacton, Heywood and Middleton: May 2010 to Mar 2014
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This is a Freedom of Information response about the number of benefit recipients with adverse sanction decisions for Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Income Support (IS) ...

Statistics - national statistics: Latest agricultural price indices
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include September 2014 statistics.

The Agricultural Price Index (API) is a monthly publication that measures the monthly price changes in agricultural outputs and inputs for the UK. ...

Statistics - national statistics: Reliability of journeys on Highways Agency roads: September 2014
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: Vehicle licensing statistics Great Britain: September 2014
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: Historic statistics notices on agricultural price indices, 2014
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include August 2014 figures.

This publication gives previously published copies of the monthly National Statistics publication on.Agricultural Price Index (API) that showed figures for...

Statistics - national statistics: UK armed forces quarterly personnel report: 2014
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added UK armed forces quarterly personnel report: 1 October 2014

Quarterly statistics on the strengths, intake and outflow of UK regular and non-regular forces broken down by training indicators...

Statistics - national statistics: UK armed forces monthly personnel report: 2014
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: UK armed forces monthly personnel report: 1 October 2014

This is a monthly publication of the strength, intake and outflow of UK regular and non-regular forces broken down by training indicator...

Statistics - national statistics: Renewables obligation: certificates and generation, July 2014 data
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Monthly data for July 2014 on the number of certificates issued for generation under the Renewables Obligation.

Statistics - national statistics: Net supply of housing in England: 2013 to 2014
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The latest net supply of housing statistics for England, produced by the Department for Communities and Local Government, were released under the auspices of the UK Statistics Authority on Thursday 13 November...

Statistics: November GCSE and Level 1/Level 2 Certificate Entries in England
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Ofqual is running a rolling series of online surveys to make sure its statistical releases meet your needs.

Ofqual would like to invite you to take part in the online survey for this release.

Statistical data set: Live tables on net supply of housing
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables 120, 122 and 123.

Live tables Table 120: Components of net housing supply, England 2006-07 to 2013-14

ODS, 8.61KB

Statistical data set: Quarterly traffic estimates (TRA25)
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Tables updated to show the latest quarterly data for July to September 2014.

Table TRA2501

Road traffic (vehicle miles) by vehicle type in Great Britain, quarterly from 1993 (MS Excel...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated several datasets, removed "Other Animal Feeding Stuffs - monthly" dataset and page link.

Prices for selected agricultural and horticultural produce are published on a weekly or monthly ...

Statistics - national statistics: Reliability of journeys on Highways Agency roads, England: Jul to Sep 2014
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).
Main results

In the year ending September 2014, 78.3% of journeys on the Highways Agency’s network were ‘on time’, similar to the year ending June 2014.

Reliability fell for 12 consecutive months from...

Statistics - national statistics: Latest statistics on milk utilisation by dairies
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with September figures.

This monthly statistics notice includes information on the volume of milk used by dairies in England and Wales in the production of drinking milk and milk products...

Statistics - national statistics: Historic statistics notices on milk utilisation by dairies, 2014
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added August release.

This publication gives previously published copies of the National Statistics publications on the volume of milk used by dairies in England and Wales in the production of ...

Statistics: Royal Navy and Royal Marines monthly personnel statistics: 2014
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added RN and RMs monthly personnel statistics for October 2014.

This monthly publication contains information on personnel strengths, requirements, intakes and outflows from the Royal Navy and ...

Correspondence: Further education reform: update for colleges from Nick Boles, November 2014
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Nick Boles, Minister for Skills and Equalities, wrote to all colleges on 10 November 2014 updating them on the further education (FE) reform programme.

‘Rigour and responsiveness in skills’ is...

Statistics: Royal Navy and Royal Marines quarterly pocket brief: 2014
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for October 2014.

This quarterly publication contains information on strengths, requirements, intakes and outflows from the Royal Navy and Royal Marines.

Statistical data set: Highway Agency motorways and 'A' roads: ‘On time’ journeys (CGN01)
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Tables 0104 and 0106 updated to show data up to September 2014.

Table CGN0104

Percent of journeys on Highways Agency motorways and 'A' roads deemed on-time, monthly from April 2010 (...

Statistics: Broadband Performance Indicator - September 2014
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

This report contains data on the Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) superfast broadband programme. It shows the number of premises covered per &pound;million of broadband delivery programme expenditure.

Statistical data set: Flow weighted vehicle speeds (CGN02)
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Tables 0201, 0202, 0205, 0206 and 0209 updated with the latest data.

Table CGN0201

Flow-weighted vehicle speeds on locally managed A roads, by local authority in England, annually from 2006...

Statistics: Trends in overseas tourism to and from the UK: 2003 to 2014
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics: Signals passed at danger (SPADs)
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statistics - national statistics: Passenger and freight rail performance
seen at 10:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Research and analysis: Everybody active, every day: a framework to embed physical activity into daily life
seen at 10:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Identifying what works for local physical inactivity interventions summary has been added.

‘Everybody active, every day’ is a national, evidence-based approach to support all sectors to embed physical...

Corporate report: Environment Agency and Natural England report on triennial review action plan
seen at 10:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The triennial review of the Environment Agency (EA) and Natural England (NE) was published in June 2013. The review concluded that EA and NE should stay as separate public organisations with separate purposes...

Consultation outcome: Support for community energy projects under the Feed-in Tariffs Scheme
seen at 10:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response published.

The Community Energy Strategy set out the main barriers to community energy activity and the actions that needed to be taken to help realise the potential of community...

Corporate report: Paths for Communities (P4C) scheme: final report
seen at 10:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).
Overview

Paths for Communities (P4C) was a funding scheme set up to develop and enhance the network of Public Rights of Way in England in order to give benefits to rural areas. Local community partnerships were...

Policy paper: Review and evaluation: the National Space Technology Programme
seen at 10:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

An evaluation of the National Space Technology Programme funding portfolio delivering support for the growth of the space sector. This document presents an executive summary of the NSTP review including recommendations...

Guidance: Court proceedings, insolvency and tax liability: applications (PG43)
seen at 10:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh translation added.

This guide intended solely for the use of:

Crown Prosecutors the Police the National Crime Agency Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs others...
Statistical data set: Live tables on dwelling stock (including vacants)
seen at 10:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated tables 120, 122 and 123.

Live tables Table 100: number of dwellings by tenure and district, England

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 305KB

Decision: CAC Outcome: GMB & Mitie Transport Services Limited
seen at 10:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Recognition decision issued on 12 November 2014

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views of the parties considerations of...
Transparency data: Department of Health prompt payment of suppliers
seen at 10:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prompt payment figures for October 2014 have been added

Monthly data showing the percentage of suppliers paid within 5 days of the Department of Health receiving an invoice.

OFFA welcomes new guidance on widening access to medical schools
seen at 10:30, 13 November in OFFA (Our copy).

The Office for Fair Access (OFFA) welcomes the Medical Schools Council’s first ever guidance on how to widen access to medicine courses for people from disadvantaged backgrounds, published today [Thursday 13 ...

Laser scientists' new research could improve the treatment of the 5 million asthma sufferers in the UK
seen at 10:30, 13 November in Science and Technology Facilities Council News and Press Releases (Our copy).
UK scientists have used a laser beam trap to examine how drug particles from asthma inhalers behave as they are projected through the air. Their findings could improve the effectiveness of inhalers for the over ...
News story: National Data Guardian appointed to safeguard patients’ healthcare information
seen at 10:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Secretary of State for Health Jeremy Hunt will today (13 November 2014) appoint independent expert Dame Fiona Caldicott to a new role as National Data Guardian for health and care. Following the appointment of...

Speech: Address by Lord Wallace QC at the Glasgow Clyde College Graduation Ceremony
seen at 10:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

It is a real pleasure to be invited to the greatest annual event in the College’s calendar, graduation day – indeed Glasgow Clyde College’s very first annual Graduation & Awards Ceremony. Although my work...

News story: Superfast broadband rollout now one of the fastest in the world
seen at 10:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK government’s ambitious rollout of superfast broadband is gathering pace and its implementation is among the fastest in the world, giving growing numbers of premises access to a fast and reliable internet...

Press release: Communities can create their own power stations
seen at 10:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The number of community owned renewable energy schemes in England is set to increase thanks to a &pound;10 million fund unveiled today by Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey.

The Urban Community...

News story: DBS update service: essential system maintenance for new subscriptions and renewals
seen at 10:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

If you use the update service you will not be able to pay for new subscriptions and renewals because the service is down for essential maintenance work.

You can try to login and pay for new subscriptions...

Press release: UKCES welcomes call to close the gap between working and learning
seen at 10:30, 13 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The report, Skills Beyond School, looked at training systems after school level and before university level across 20 countries. Published today at a national conference on vocational education taking ...

Guidance: Brunei: apply for a UK visa
seen at 09:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated contacts and complaints information.

Read this document if you’re in Brunei and you need to find out how to apply for a UK visa.

Guidance: Universal Credit and rented housing
seen at 09:32, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the 'Social landlord support pack', information for local authorities and social landlords about direct payment of housing costs under Universal Credit.

These guides provide private and social...

Policy paper: Personalised health and care 2020
seen at 09:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Better use of data and technology has the power to improve health, transform the quality and reduce the cost of health and care services.

It can:

give patients and citizens more control over their...
Statistics: Companies House: public targets performance 2014-2015
seen at 09:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Companies House produces reports on its performance against public targets. These reports show the latest monthly figures and previous financial year end figures.

Previous public target summaries can ...

Corporate report: Companies House equal opportunities: Diversity monitoring report
seen at 09:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Equality and diversity underpins all of our work and is at the heart of what we are and what we do. Companies House commitment goes beyond the legal requirements of equalities legislation.

Guidance: Land Registry: commonhold (PG60)
seen at 09:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh translation added.

This guide gives advice on the procedure to give effect to the registration of freehold estates in commonhold land under Part 1 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act...

Policy paper: Procurement Policy Note 10/14: the plan for public procurement of food and catering
seen at 09:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

The Plan for Public Procurement of Food and Catering aims to improve transparency for government suppliers. It aims to open up the supply chain to a wider range of companies, including small and medium businesses...

Guidance: Evidence of identity: conveyancers (PG67)
seen at 09:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh translation added.

This guide explains when evidence of identity is required and how it should be given. It is aimed at conveyancers and you should interpret references to ‘you’ accordingly...

Guidance: Concessionary bus travel reimbursement calculator
seen at 09:31, 13 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2015 to 2016 calculator added, featuring updates to reflect up-to-date information on consumer price index and gross domestic product deflators.

This tool assists travel concession authorities ...