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02 January 2015

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vols 4, 5, 6 and 7: Jobseeker's Allowance and Income Support: staff guide
seen at 23:46, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised chapter 21, 28, 29, 34 and 35 annotated to memo 38/14.

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

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Jillian Masters
seen at 23:46, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 8160775 Teacher’s date...
Independent report: IIGOP annual report 2014
seen at 23:45, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

This is the first annual report of the Independent Information Governance Oversight Panel, chaired by Dame Fiona Caldicott and set up by the Secretary of State for Health in November 2013.

It looks at...

Guidance: Horse passport issuing organisations that manage studbooks
seen at 23:44, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 2 January 2015 version of the list.

You can get a horse passport application form from an authorised Passport Issuing Organisation.

Further information Getting and using ...
FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 29 December 2014
seen at 23:44, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 29 December 2014.

Transparency data: Military court centres court listings
seen at 23:44, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 5 to 16 January 2015 list.

In line with the government’s Transparency and Open Data initiative, the Military Court Service is to publish the court listings for the military court centres.

Guidance: E to G signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 23:39, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Forces Online: armed forces corporate covenant pledge

About the corporate covenant

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

Form: Bumblebees: licence to release them for pollination and research
seen at 23:32, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: CL22 has been replaced by CL28, valid from 1 January to 31 December 2015

If you own, manage or assist in a commercial horticultural business or research establishment, you can register to release...

Form: White-clawed crayfish: survey or research licence
seen at 23:32, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new version of CL11 valid from 1 January to 31 December 2015.

This licence allows you to survey white-clawed crayfish (also called Atlantic stream crayfish) by:

hand hand net crayfish...
Notice: VAT Notice 700: the VAT guide
seen at 23:31, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: VAT Notice 700: the VAT guide, details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2 of this notice.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 700 (August 2013).Details of ...

Form: Environmental Stewardship: agent authorisation
seen at 23:31, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of agent authorisation form added.

This form can be used to tell Natural England that you want an agent to manage your Environmental Stewardship agreement for you. It applies to all...

Notice: Notice 60: Intrastat general guide
seen at 23:31, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Intrastat Arrivals Exemption threshold has been increased from £1.2 million to £1.5 million from 1 January 2015 (see paragraph 3.1). If you supply goods to vessels and aircraft...

Guidance: S to T signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 23:31, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Saga Plc

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 community. It...

Guidance: Risk protection arrangement (RPA) for academy trusts: membership rules
seen at 23:30, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with a new version of the RPA membership rules.

The RPA membership rules set out the full scope of the risk protection arrangement. Members of the RPA are expected to have full knowledge...

Form: Mental Health Heroes: nomination form
seen at 23:30, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

We are looking for people who are changing lives through one or more of the following:

helping to break the stigma around mental health inspiring others in addressing or overcoming mental health difficulties...
Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 23:30, 2 January 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: Rail interoperability TSI catalogue
seen at 23:30, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect the publication by the European Commission of a significant number of revised technical specifications for interoperability.

These documents assist interoperability practitioners...

Press release: The first ever Capacity Market auction official results have been released today
seen at 23:30, 2 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Ed Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, has now officially confirmed the results of the first ever Capacity Market Auction, which is great news for consumers as fierce competition drove costs...

Guidance: School census autumn 2014 to summer 2015: school summary report
seen at 23:29, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the spring and summer school summary report specifications. The documents' version history sections describe the changes.

These specifications are for suppliers developing software for ...

Statistics: Energy trends section 3: oil and oil products
seen at 23:27, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest table published.

Press enquiries should be directed to the DECC press office: Tel: 0300 068 6491. Other enquiries about these statistics should be directed to:

All tables, except...

Transparency data: DWP workforce management information, November 2014
seen at 23:27, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

DWP publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Guidance: Early years census 2015: local authority COLLECT guide
seen at 23:27, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

This document will help local authorities complete and submit their 2015 early years census using the COLLECT (Collections Online - Learners, Education, Children and Teachers) system.

The guide includes...

Form: Hazardous waste: consignee returns spreadsheet
seen at 23:27, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendments to include 2015 and subsequent return dates together with changes to EWC codes and hazardous properties which are to be used from 1st July 2015

A consignee return reports what hazardous...

Transparency data: UK Trade and Investment government procurement card spend over £500: July to September 2014
seen at 23:27, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

How much UKTI spent (if over £500) using government procurement cards (GPC) during July, August and September 2014.

Transparency data: Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre expenditure: November 2014
seen at 23:27, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Spending over £250 for the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre.

Correspondence: Children, Families and Maternity e-bulletin
seen at 23:25, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: December 2014 edition added to page.

E-bulletins providing information on children, families and maternity.

E-bulletins from March 2005 to August 2011 are available on the National Archives...

Guidance: Special educational needs survey (SEN2) 2015: COLLECT guide
seen at 23:24, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

This document will help local authorities complete and submit their 2015 special educational needs survey using the COLLECT (Collections Online - Learners, Education, Children and Teachers) system.

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Statistics: Prison population figures: 2015
seen at 23:24, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Latest prison population figures for 2015.

Earlier editions

Guidance: Fit for Work: guidance for employers
seen at 23:24, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Fit for Work is free and helps employees stay in or return to work.

Employers and GPs can refer individuals to Fit for Work. There are 2 elements:

an advice service providing health and work advice...
Guidance: Fit for Work: guidance for GPs
seen at 23:24, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Fit for Work is free and helps employees stay in or return to work.

GPs and employers can refer individuals to Fit for Work. There are 2 elements:

an advice service providing health and work advice...
Guidance: Fit for Work: guidance for employees
seen at 23:23, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Fit for Work is free and helps employees stay in or return to work.

Employees can consent to their GP or employer referring them to Fit for Work. There are 2 elements:

an advice service providing...
Notice: Reading Bridge strengthening work: river restriction notice
seen at 23:23, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with new dates.

Details of the River Thames restriction due to work at Reading Bridge.

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: memos: staff guide
seen at 23:17, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added memo 38/14: JSA 18 to 21 Workskills Pilot Scheme.

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

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vols 4, 5, 6 and 7: Jobseeker's Allowance and Income Support: staff guide
seen at 22:58, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised chapter 21, 28, 29, 34 and 35 annotated to memo 38/14.

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

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Jillian Masters
seen at 22:57, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 8160775 Teacher’s date...
Independent report: IIGOP annual report 2014
seen at 22:57, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

This is the first annual report of the Independent Information Governance Oversight Panel, chaired by Dame Fiona Caldicott and set up by the Secretary of State for Health in November 2013.

It looks at...

Guidance: Horse passport issuing organisations that manage studbooks
seen at 22:56, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 2 January 2015 version of the list.

You can get a horse passport application form from an authorised Passport Issuing Organisation.

Further information Getting and using ...
FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 29 December 2014
seen at 22:56, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 29 December 2014.

Transparency data: Military court centres court listings
seen at 22:56, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 5 to 16 January 2015 list.

In line with the government’s Transparency and Open Data initiative, the Military Court Service is to publish the court listings for the military court centres.

Guidance: E to G signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 22:49, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Forces Online: armed forces corporate covenant pledge

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: S to T signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 22:35, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Saga Plc

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 community. It...

Press release: The first ever Capacity Market auction official results have been released today
seen at 22:30, 2 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Ed Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, has now officially confirmed the results of the first ever Capacity Market Auction, which is great news for consumers as fierce competition drove costs...

Guidance: Patents: Manual of Patent Practice
seen at 22:27, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version updated - 1 January 2015.

The Manual recites sections of the Patents Act 1977 and sections of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 relating to patents. Each provision includes...

Notice: VAT Notice 700: the VAT guide
seen at 22:27, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: VAT Notice 700: the VAT guide, details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2 of this notice.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 700 (August 2013).Details of ...

Form: Environmental Stewardship: agent authorisation
seen at 22:27, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of agent authorisation form added.

This form can be used to tell Natural England that you want an agent to manage your Environmental Stewardship agreement for you. It applies to all...

Notice: Notice 60: Intrastat general guide
seen at 22:27, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Intrastat Arrivals Exemption threshold has been increased from &pound;1.2 million to &pound;1.5 million from 1 January 2015 (see paragraph 3.1). If you supply goods to vessels and aircraft...

Guidance: Risk protection arrangement (RPA) for academy trusts: membership rules
seen at 22:26, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with a new version of the RPA membership rules.

The RPA membership rules set out the full scope of the risk protection arrangement. Members of the RPA are expected to have full knowledge...

Form: Mental Health Heroes: nomination form
seen at 22:26, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

We are looking for people who are changing lives through one or more of the following:

helping to break the stigma around mental health inspiring others in addressing or overcoming mental health difficulties...
Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 22:25, 2 January 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: Rail interoperability TSI catalogue
seen at 22:25, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect the publication by the European Commission of a significant number of revised technical specifications for interoperability.

These documents assist interoperability practitioners...

Guidance: School census autumn 2014 to summer 2015: school summary report
seen at 22:24, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the spring and summer school summary report specifications. The documents' version history sections describe the changes.

These specifications are for suppliers developing software for ...

Statistics: Energy trends section 3: oil and oil products
seen at 22:22, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest table published.

Press enquiries should be directed to the DECC press office: Tel: 0300 068 6491. Other enquiries about these statistics should be directed to:

All tables, except...

Transparency data: DWP workforce management information, November 2014
seen at 22:21, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

DWP publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Guidance: Early years census 2015: local authority COLLECT guide
seen at 22:21, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

This document will help local authorities complete and submit their 2015 early years census using the COLLECT (Collections Online - Learners, Education, Children and Teachers) system.

The guide includes...

Form: Hazardous waste: consignee returns spreadsheet
seen at 22:21, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendments to include 2015 and subsequent return dates together with changes to EWC codes and hazardous properties which are to be used from 1st July 2015

A consignee return reports what hazardous...

Transparency data: UK Trade and Investment government procurement card spend over £500: July to September 2014
seen at 22:20, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

How much UKTI spent (if over &pound;500) using government procurement cards (GPC) during July, August and September 2014.

Transparency data: Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre expenditure: November 2014
seen at 22:20, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Spending over &pound;250 for the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre.

Correspondence: Children, Families and Maternity e-bulletin
seen at 22:17, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: December 2014 edition added to page.

E-bulletins providing information on children, families and maternity.

E-bulletins from March 2005 to August 2011 are available on the National Archives...

Guidance: Special educational needs survey (SEN2) 2015: COLLECT guide
seen at 22:17, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

This document will help local authorities complete and submit their 2015 special educational needs survey using the COLLECT (Collections Online - Learners, Education, Children and Teachers) system.

<...
Statistics: Prison population figures: 2015
seen at 22:16, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Latest prison population figures for 2015.

Earlier editions

Guidance: Fit for Work: guidance for employers
seen at 22:16, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Fit for Work is free and helps employees stay in or return to work.

Employers and GPs can refer individuals to Fit for Work. There are 2 elements:

an advice service providing health and work advice...
Guidance: Fit for Work: guidance for GPs
seen at 22:16, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Fit for Work is free and helps employees stay in or return to work.

GPs and employers can refer individuals to Fit for Work. There are 2 elements:

an advice service providing health and work advice...
Guidance: Fit for Work: guidance for employees
seen at 22:15, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Fit for Work is free and helps employees stay in or return to work.

Employees can consent to their GP or employer referring them to Fit for Work. There are 2 elements:

an advice service providing...
Notice: Reading Bridge strengthening work: river restriction notice
seen at 22:15, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with new dates.

Details of the River Thames restriction due to work at Reading Bridge.

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vols 4, 5, 6 and 7: Jobseeker's Allowance and Income Support: staff guide
seen at 22:04, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised chapter 21, 28, 29, 34 and 35 annotated to memo 38/14.

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

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Jillian Masters
seen at 22:04, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 8160775 Teacher’s date...
Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: memos: staff guide
seen at 22:04, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added memo 38/14: JSA 18 to 21 Workskills Pilot Scheme.

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

Independent report: IIGOP annual report 2014
seen at 22:03, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

This is the first annual report of the Independent Information Governance Oversight Panel, chaired by Dame Fiona Caldicott and set up by the Secretary of State for Health in November 2013.

It looks at...

Guidance: Horse passport issuing organisations that manage studbooks
seen at 22:03, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 2 January 2015 version of the list.

You can get a horse passport application form from an authorised Passport Issuing Organisation.

Further information Getting and using ...
FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 29 December 2014
seen at 22:03, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 29 December 2014.

Transparency data: Military court centres court listings
seen at 22:03, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 5 to 16 January 2015 list.

In line with the government’s Transparency and Open Data initiative, the Military Court Service is to publish the court listings for the military court centres.

Guidance: E to G signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 21:52, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Forces Online: armed forces corporate covenant pledge

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: S to T signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 21:36, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Saga Plc

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 community. It...

Press release: The first ever Capacity Market auction official results have been released today
seen at 21:30, 2 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Ed Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, has now officially confirmed the results of the first ever Capacity Market Auction, which is great news for consumers as fierce competition drove costs...

Form: Wild birds: licence to release schedule 9 species
seen at 21:29, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: replaced GL22 licence: new version valid 1 January to 31 December 2015

It’s an offence to release certain birds under schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act. However with this general...

Form: Protected animals: licence for taxidermists to own dead animals
seen at 21:28, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated general licence. New version valid between 1 January and 31 December 2015.

You need a licence if you plan to transport specimens of dead protected species (listed under annex 4...

Form: Shrews: licence to trap them
seen at 21:28, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated general licence. New version valid between 1 January and 31 December 2015.

This licence allows you to trap and mark shrews for scientific or educational purposes. You need to have...

Form: Red squirrels and pine martens: licence to sell dead specimens
seen at 21:28, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new version of GL20 valid 1 January to 31 December 2015

With this general licence you can sell and advertise that you are selling dead:

red squirrels pine martens

You must provide evidence...

Form: Ruddy ducks: licence to kill or take them
seen at 21:28, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated new version of GL21 valid 1 January to 31 December 2015

This general licence allows authorised people to kill or take ruddy ducks (Oxyura jamaicensis) for conservation purposes. It also...

Form: Bats: licence to transport and possess dead bats for rabies testing
seen at 21:28, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated general licence. New version valid between 1 January and 31 December 2015.

You need a licence to possess and transport any species of dead bat to send for testing under the passive...

Form: Wild birds: licence to sell dead wild birds
seen at 21:27, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new version of GL17 valid 1 January to 31 December 2015

You can sell and advertise that you’re selling dead wild birds and their parts with this licence. This licence does not permit you to sell...

Form: Birds: licence to keep them in show cages for training
seen at 21:27, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new version of GL16 valid 1 January to 31 December 2015

This licence lets you keep birds in cages that don’t meet legal minimum size requirements, as long as you’re training the birds for competitive...

Form: Wild birds: licence to take or kill for health or safety purposes
seen at 21:27, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated general licence. New version vaild between 1 January and 31 December 2015.

If you’re a landowner or other authorised person you can use this general licence to carry out a range of...

Form: Mealy redpoll: licence to sell and exhibit ringed mealy redpoll
seen at 21:27, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new version of GL15 valid 1 January to 31 December 2015

This general licence is for the sale, public exhibition and competitive showing of captive-bred mealy redpoll (Carduelis flammea flammea). ...

Form: Licence to possess plants and animals for scientific purposes
seen at 21:26, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated class licence. New version valid 1 January to 31 December 2015.

This licence applies to the plants and animals listed in annex II(b) and IV of the EC Habitats Directive. It allows...

Form: Mallard ducks: licence to take eggs and rear and release chicks
seen at 21:26, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new version GL13 valid 1 January to 31 December 2015

This general licence lets you take mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) eggs for incubation, rearing in captivity and releasing later in the same...

Form: Wild birds: licence to keep them for rehabilitation
seen at 21:26, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated general licence. New version valid between 1 January and 31 December 2015.

As an authorised person, this general licence lets you keep these birds for up to 15 days without registering...

Form: Wild birds: licence for vets to rehabilitate them
seen at 21:26, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated general licence. New version valid between 1 January and 31 December 2015.

As a veterinary surgeon or practitioner you can use this general licence for these wild birds:

honey...
Form: Wild birds: licence to show captive bred birds competitively
seen at 21:26, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new version GL14 valid 1 January to 31 December 2015

This licence lets you publicly exhibit and competitively show certain wild birds that have been lawfully bred in captivity. A bird is considered...

Form: Licence to sell animal specimens taken before October 1981
seen at 21:25, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated class licence. New version valid from 1 January to 31 December 2015.

You can sell dead specimens of certain protected species with this licence, as long as they were legally taken...

Form: Edible dormice: licence to trap them
seen at 21:25, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated class licence. New version valid from 1 January to 31 December 2015.

This licence allows you to trap edible dormice (also known as fat dormice) to preserve public health and safety and ...

Form: Badgers: licence to interfere with setts for drainage purposes
seen at 21:25, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new version of CL27 valid from 1 January to 31 December 2015.

This licence allows you to interfere with badger setts for the purpose of conducting watercourse or drainage maintenance operations...

Form: Badgers: licence to interfere with setts for forestry purposes
seen at 21:25, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new version of CL26 valid from 1 January to 31 December 2015.

This licence allows you to interfere with badger setts while conducting forestry operations. The operations covered by this licence...

Form: Hen harriers: licence to feed them on grouse moors
seen at 21:24, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new version of CL25 valid from 1 January to 31 December 2015.

This licence allows landowners and their representatives to establish and maintain feeding stations near to hen harrier nests, for...

Form: Wild animals: licence for individuals to possess specimens
seen at 21:24, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated class licence. New version valid from 1 January to 31 December 2015.

This licence applies to the animals listed in annex IV of the EC Habitats Directive. It applies only to...

Form: Bats: survey or research licence (level 3)
seen at 21:23, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new version of CL19 valid from 1 January to 31 December 2015.

This licence allows you to disturb or capture bats using:

torches endoscopes hand nets static hand-held nets mist nets...
Form: Great crested newts: survey or research licence (level 1)
seen at 21:23, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated class licence. New version valid from 1 January to 31 December 2015.

This licence allows you to survey great crested newts using:

hand nets torches aquatic funnel traps...
Form: Great crested newts: survey or research licence (level 2)
seen at 21:23, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated class licence. New version valid from 1 January to 31 December 2015.

This licence allows you to survey great crested newts using:

pitfall traps – you must notify Natural England...
Form: Bats: survey or research licence (level 4)
seen at 21:22, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new version of CL20 valid from 1 January to 31 December 2015.

This licence allows you to disturb or capture bats using:

torches endoscopes hand nets static hand-held nets acoustic...
Form: Bats: survey or research licence (level 1)
seen at 21:22, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new version of CL17 valid from 1 January to 31 December 2015.

This licence allows you to disturb bats (but not hibernating bats) using torches.

To carry out other survey techniques you...

Form: Bats: survey or research licence (level 2)
seen at 21:22, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new version of CL18 valid from 1 January to 31 December 2015.

This licence allows you to disturb or capture bats using:

torches endoscopes hand nets static hand-held nets

You can...

Form: Bats: survey class licence for volunteer bat roost visitors (level 2)
seen at 21:22, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new version of CL16 valid from 1 January to 31 December 2015.

This licence allows Natural England (NE) registered volunteer bat roost visitors (or trainees registered with NE accompanying them...

Form: Bats: survey class licence for volunteer bat roost visitors (level 1)
seen at 21:21, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new version of CL15 valid from 1 January to 31 December 2015.

This licence allows Natural England registered volunteer bat roost visitors (or trainees registered with Natural England accompanying...

Form: Little whirlpool ramshorn snails: licence for ditch maintenance
seen at 21:19, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new version of CL14 valid from 1 January to 31 December 2015.

This licence allows you to maintain drainage ditches and other water bodies inhabited by little whirlpool ramshorn snails (also known...

Form: Bumblebees: licence to release them for pollination and research
seen at 21:19, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: CL22 has been replaced by CL28, valid from 1 January to 31 December 2015

If you own, manage or assist in a commercial horticultural business or research establishment, you can register to release...

Form: White-clawed crayfish: survey or research licence
seen at 21:18, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new version of CL11 valid from 1 January to 31 December 2015.

This licence allows you to survey white-clawed crayfish (also called Atlantic stream crayfish) by:

hand hand net crayfish...
Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vols 4, 5, 6 and 7: Jobseeker's Allowance and Income Support: staff guide
seen at 20:53, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised chapter 21, 28, 29, 34 and 35 annotated to memo 38/14.

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

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Jillian Masters
seen at 20:53, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 8160775 Teacher’s date...
Independent report: IIGOP annual report 2014
seen at 20:49, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

This is the first annual report of the Independent Information Governance Oversight Panel, chaired by Dame Fiona Caldicott and set up by the Secretary of State for Health in November 2013.

It looks at...

Guidance: Horse passport issuing organisations that manage studbooks
seen at 20:49, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 2 January 2015 version of the list.

You can get a horse passport application form from an authorised Passport Issuing Organisation.

Further information Getting and using ...
FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 29 December 2014
seen at 20:49, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 29 December 2014.

Transparency data: Military court centres court listings
seen at 20:49, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 5 to 16 January 2015 list.

In line with the government’s Transparency and Open Data initiative, the Military Court Service is to publish the court listings for the military court centres.

Guidance: E to G signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
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Updated: Added Forces Online: armed forces corporate covenant pledge

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: S to T signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
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Updated: Added Saga Plc

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 community. It...

Press release: The first ever Capacity Market auction official results have been released today
seen at 20:30, 2 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Ed Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, has now officially confirmed the results of the first ever Capacity Market Auction, which is great news for consumers as fierce competition drove costs...

Form: Bumblebees: licence to release them for pollination and research
seen at 20:10, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: CL22 has been replaced by CL28, valid from 1 January to 31 December 2015

If you own, manage or assist in a commercial horticultural business or research establishment, you can register to release...

Form: White-clawed crayfish: survey or research licence
seen at 20:10, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new version of CL11 valid from 1 January to 31 December 2015.

This licence allows you to survey white-clawed crayfish (also called Atlantic stream crayfish) by:

hand hand net crayfish...
Notice: VAT Notice 700: the VAT guide
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Updated: VAT Notice 700: the VAT guide, details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2 of this notice.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 700 (August 2013).Details of ...

Form: Environmental Stewardship: agent authorisation
seen at 20:09, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of agent authorisation form added.

This form can be used to tell Natural England that you want an agent to manage your Environmental Stewardship agreement for you. It applies to all...

Notice: Notice 60: Intrastat general guide
seen at 20:09, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Intrastat Arrivals Exemption threshold has been increased from &pound;1.2 million to &pound;1.5 million from 1 January 2015 (see paragraph 3.1). If you supply goods to vessels and aircraft...

Guidance: Risk protection arrangement (RPA) for academy trusts: membership rules
seen at 20:08, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with a new version of the RPA membership rules.

The RPA membership rules set out the full scope of the risk protection arrangement. Members of the RPA are expected to have full knowledge...

Form: Mental Health Heroes: nomination form
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We are looking for people who are changing lives through one or more of the following:

helping to break the stigma around mental health inspiring others in addressing or overcoming mental health difficulties...
Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 20:08, 2 January 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: Rail interoperability TSI catalogue
seen at 20:07, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect the publication by the European Commission of a significant number of revised technical specifications for interoperability.

These documents assist interoperability practitioners...

Guidance: School census autumn 2014 to summer 2015: school summary report
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Updated: Updated the spring and summer school summary report specifications. The documents' version history sections describe the changes.

These specifications are for suppliers developing software for ...

Statistics: Energy trends section 3: oil and oil products
seen at 20:05, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest table published.

Press enquiries should be directed to the DECC press office: Tel: 0300 068 6491. Other enquiries about these statistics should be directed to:

All tables, except...

Transparency data: DWP workforce management information, November 2014
seen at 20:05, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

DWP publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Guidance: Early years census 2015: local authority COLLECT guide
seen at 20:05, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

This document will help local authorities complete and submit their 2015 early years census using the COLLECT (Collections Online - Learners, Education, Children and Teachers) system.

The guide includes...

Form: Hazardous waste: consignee returns spreadsheet
seen at 20:05, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendments to include 2015 and subsequent return dates together with changes to EWC codes and hazardous properties which are to be used from 1st July 2015

A consignee return reports what hazardous...

Transparency data: UK Trade and Investment government procurement card spend over £500: July to September 2014
seen at 20:04, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

How much UKTI spent (if over &pound;500) using government procurement cards (GPC) during July, August and September 2014.

Transparency data: Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre expenditure: November 2014
seen at 20:04, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Spending over &pound;250 for the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre.

Correspondence: Children, Families and Maternity e-bulletin
seen at 20:02, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: December 2014 edition added to page.

E-bulletins providing information on children, families and maternity.

E-bulletins from March 2005 to August 2011 are available on the National Archives...

Guidance: Special educational needs survey (SEN2) 2015: COLLECT guide
seen at 20:02, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

This document will help local authorities complete and submit their 2015 special educational needs survey using the COLLECT (Collections Online - Learners, Education, Children and Teachers) system.

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Statistics: Prison population figures: 2015
seen at 20:02, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Latest prison population figures for 2015.

Earlier editions

Guidance: Fit for Work: guidance for employers
seen at 20:02, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Fit for Work is free and helps employees stay in or return to work.

Employers and GPs can refer individuals to Fit for Work. There are 2 elements:

an advice service providing health and work advice...
Guidance: Fit for Work: guidance for GPs
seen at 20:02, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Fit for Work is free and helps employees stay in or return to work.

GPs and employers can refer individuals to Fit for Work. There are 2 elements:

an advice service providing health and work advice...
Guidance: Fit for Work: guidance for employees
seen at 20:01, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Fit for Work is free and helps employees stay in or return to work.

Employees can consent to their GP or employer referring them to Fit for Work. There are 2 elements:

an advice service providing...
Notice: Reading Bridge strengthening work: river restriction notice
seen at 20:01, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with new dates.

Details of the River Thames restriction due to work at Reading Bridge.

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: memos: staff guide
seen at 19:55, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added memo 38/14: JSA 18 to 21 Workskills Pilot Scheme.

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

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vols 4, 5, 6 and 7: Jobseeker's Allowance and Income Support: staff guide
seen at 18:45, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised chapter 21, 28, 29, 34 and 35 annotated to memo 38/14.

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

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Jillian Masters
seen at 18:45, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 8160775 Teacher’s date...
Independent report: IIGOP annual report 2014
seen at 18:44, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

This is the first annual report of the Independent Information Governance Oversight Panel, chaired by Dame Fiona Caldicott and set up by the Secretary of State for Health in November 2013.

It looks at...

Guidance: Horse passport issuing organisations that manage studbooks
seen at 18:44, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 2 January 2015 version of the list.

You can get a horse passport application form from an authorised Passport Issuing Organisation.

Further information Getting and using ...
FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 29 December 2014
seen at 18:44, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 29 December 2014.

Transparency data: Military court centres court listings
seen at 18:44, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 5 to 16 January 2015 list.

In line with the government’s Transparency and Open Data initiative, the Military Court Service is to publish the court listings for the military court centres.

Guidance: E to G signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 18:38, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Forces Online: armed forces corporate covenant pledge

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: S to T signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 18:31, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Saga Plc

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 community. It...

News story: Government boost to get kids saving at Christmas
seen at 18:30, 2 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the joy (and expense) of Christmas, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Andrea Leadsom, today (31 December 2014) announced that the government will fund a pilot programme to help children develop...

News story: Government curbs rail fare rises
seen at 18:30, 2 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin visited Birmingham New Street station today (2 January 2015) to see how the government’s record investment in the rail network is benefiting passengers.

The visit...

Press release: The first ever Capacity Market auction official results have been released today
seen at 18:30, 2 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Ed Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, has now officially confirmed the results of the first ever Capacity Market Auction, which is great news for consumers as fierce competition drove costs...

Form: Bumblebees: licence to release them for pollination and research
seen at 18:12, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: CL22 has been replaced by CL28, valid from 1 January to 31 December 2015

If you own, manage or assist in a commercial horticultural business or research establishment, you can register to release...

Form: White-clawed crayfish: survey or research licence
seen at 18:12, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new version of CL11 valid from 1 January to 31 December 2015.

This licence allows you to survey white-clawed crayfish (also called Atlantic stream crayfish) by:

hand hand net crayfish...
Notice: VAT Notice 700: the VAT guide
seen at 18:12, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: VAT Notice 700: the VAT guide, details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2 of this notice.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 700 (August 2013).Details of ...

Form: Environmental Stewardship: agent authorisation
seen at 18:11, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of agent authorisation form added.

This form can be used to tell Natural England that you want an agent to manage your Environmental Stewardship agreement for you. It applies to all...

Notice: Notice 60: Intrastat general guide
seen at 18:11, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Intrastat Arrivals Exemption threshold has been increased from &pound;1.2 million to &pound;1.5 million from 1 January 2015 (see paragraph 3.1). If you supply goods to vessels and aircraft...

Guidance: Risk protection arrangement (RPA) for academy trusts: membership rules
seen at 18:10, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with a new version of the RPA membership rules.

The RPA membership rules set out the full scope of the risk protection arrangement. Members of the RPA are expected to have full knowledge...

Form: Mental Health Heroes: nomination form
seen at 18:10, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

We are looking for people who are changing lives through one or more of the following:

helping to break the stigma around mental health inspiring others in addressing or overcoming mental health difficulties...
Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 18:10, 2 January 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: Rail interoperability TSI catalogue
seen at 18:10, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect the publication by the European Commission of a significant number of revised technical specifications for interoperability.

These documents assist interoperability practitioners...

Guidance: School census autumn 2014 to summer 2015: school summary report
seen at 18:09, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the spring and summer school summary report specifications. The documents' version history sections describe the changes.

These specifications are for suppliers developing software for ...

Statistics: Energy trends section 3: oil and oil products
seen at 18:08, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest table published.

Press enquiries should be directed to the DECC press office: Tel: 0300 068 6491. Other enquiries about these statistics should be directed to:

All tables, except...

Transparency data: DWP workforce management information, November 2014
seen at 18:07, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

DWP publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Guidance: Early years census 2015: local authority COLLECT guide
seen at 18:07, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

This document will help local authorities complete and submit their 2015 early years census using the COLLECT (Collections Online - Learners, Education, Children and Teachers) system.

The guide includes...

Form: Hazardous waste: consignee returns spreadsheet
seen at 18:07, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendments to include 2015 and subsequent return dates together with changes to EWC codes and hazardous properties which are to be used from 1st July 2015

A consignee return reports what hazardous...

Transparency data: UK Trade and Investment government procurement card spend over £500: July to September 2014
seen at 18:07, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

How much UKTI spent (if over &pound;500) using government procurement cards (GPC) during July, August and September 2014.

Transparency data: Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre expenditure: November 2014
seen at 18:06, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Spending over &pound;250 for the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre.

Correspondence: Children, Families and Maternity e-bulletin
seen at 18:05, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: December 2014 edition added to page.

E-bulletins providing information on children, families and maternity.

E-bulletins from March 2005 to August 2011 are available on the National Archives...

Guidance: Special educational needs survey (SEN2) 2015: COLLECT guide
seen at 18:05, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

This document will help local authorities complete and submit their 2015 special educational needs survey using the COLLECT (Collections Online - Learners, Education, Children and Teachers) system.

<...
Statistics: Prison population figures: 2015
seen at 18:04, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Latest prison population figures for 2015.

Earlier editions

Guidance: Fit for Work: guidance for employers
seen at 18:04, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Fit for Work is free and helps employees stay in or return to work.

Employers and GPs can refer individuals to Fit for Work. There are 2 elements:

an advice service providing health and work advice...
Guidance: Fit for Work: guidance for GPs
seen at 18:04, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Fit for Work is free and helps employees stay in or return to work.

GPs and employers can refer individuals to Fit for Work. There are 2 elements:

an advice service providing health and work advice...
Guidance: Fit for Work: guidance for employees
seen at 18:04, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Fit for Work is free and helps employees stay in or return to work.

Employees can consent to their GP or employer referring them to Fit for Work. There are 2 elements:

an advice service providing...
Notice: Reading Bridge strengthening work: river restriction notice
seen at 18:03, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with new dates.

Details of the River Thames restriction due to work at Reading Bridge.

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: memos: staff guide
seen at 17:58, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added memo 38/14: JSA 18 to 21 Workskills Pilot Scheme.

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

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vols 4, 5, 6 and 7: Jobseeker's Allowance and Income Support: staff guide
seen at 16:45, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised chapter 21, 28, 29, 34 and 35 annotated to memo 38/14.

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

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Jillian Masters
seen at 16:45, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 8160775 Teacher’s date...
Independent report: IIGOP annual report 2014
seen at 16:44, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

This is the first annual report of the Independent Information Governance Oversight Panel, chaired by Dame Fiona Caldicott and set up by the Secretary of State for Health in November 2013.

It looks at...

Guidance: Horse passport issuing organisations that manage studbooks
seen at 16:44, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 2 January 2015 version of the list.

You can get a horse passport application form from an authorised Passport Issuing Organisation.

Further information Getting and using ...
FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 29 December 2014
seen at 16:44, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 29 December 2014.

Guidance: Cox-2 selective inhibitors and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs’ (NSAIDs): Cardiovascular safety
seen at 16:44, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency guidance for healthcare professionals on the cardiovascular safety of Cox-2 inhibitors and NSAIDs including safety reviews carried out.

Transparency data: Military court centres court listings
seen at 16:44, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 5 to 16 January 2015 list.

In line with the government’s Transparency and Open Data initiative, the Military Court Service is to publish the court listings for the military court centres.

Guidance: E to G signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 16:38, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Forces Online: armed forces corporate covenant pledge

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: S to T signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 16:31, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Saga Plc

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 community. It...

Statutory guidance: NHS foundation trusts: financial accounting guidance
seen at 16:31, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated page with the latest accounting guidance for NHS foundation trusts.

NHS foundation trust finance staff should use this guidance, which is updated regularly, to do their work.

Judith Hackitt’s ‘Risk Assessment’ – It’s all about the people
seen at 16:30, 2 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Forty years ago, on 1 January 1975, HSE was formally established, some six months after the Health and Safety at Work Act.

Press release: The first ever Capacity Market auction official results have been released today
seen at 16:30, 2 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Ed Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, has now officially confirmed the results of the first ever Capacity Market Auction, which is great news for consumers as fierce competition drove costs...

News story: Double the staff and quadruple the profits. A British success story in Shropshire
seen at 16:30, 2 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne today (2 January 2015) paid tribute to a British success story on a visit to Telford.

The Chancellor visited LVS Small Plastic Parts Ltd, a specialist plastic...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Devon and Cornwall: Weekly summary for Monday 5 January – Sunday 11 January 2015
seen at 16:30, 2 January in News and communications (Our copy).
A38 Dry Bridge, nr South Brent – New bridge scheme

24hr eastbound exit sliproad closure. Access for residents only. Diversion via Dart Bridge. (30 Oct – 23 April) 24hr narrow lanes and 40mph limit on main carriageway...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Kent and Sussex:
seen at 16:30, 2 January in News and communications (Our copy).
M2 junction 5, Sittingbourne, Kent: Pavement investigation

Lane closures will be in place on the eastbound carriageway overnight, between 8pm and 6am, for six nights from Monday 5 January. Lane closures will...

News story: Dr Gillian Davies recognised in New Year Honours List
seen at 16:30, 2 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Gill qualified from Birmingham Dental School in 1982 and then spent 4 years working in general dental practice in the midlands. Following her PhD, which focused on dental attendance by adolescents, she worked...

Guidance: Patents: Manual of Patent Practice
seen at 15:50, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version updated - 1 January 2015.

The Manual recites sections of the Patents Act 1977 and sections of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 relating to patents. Each provision includes...

Notice: VAT Notice 700: the VAT guide
seen at 15:50, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: VAT Notice 700: the VAT guide, details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.2 of this notice.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 700 (August 2013).Details of ...

Form: Environmental Stewardship: agent authorisation
seen at 15:50, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of agent authorisation form added.

This form can be used to tell Natural England that you want an agent to manage your Environmental Stewardship agreement for you. It applies to all...

Notice: Notice 60: Intrastat general guide
seen at 15:50, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Intrastat Arrivals Exemption threshold has been increased from &pound;1.2 million to &pound;1.5 million from 1 January 2015 (see paragraph 3.1). If you supply goods to vessels and aircraft...

Guidance: Risk protection arrangement (RPA) for academy trusts: membership rules
seen at 15:48, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with a new version of the RPA membership rules.

The RPA membership rules set out the full scope of the risk protection arrangement. Members of the RPA are expected to have full knowledge...

Form: Mental Health Heroes: nomination form
seen at 15:48, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

We are looking for people who are changing lives through one or more of the following:

helping to break the stigma around mental health inspiring others in addressing or overcoming mental health difficulties...
Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 15:48, 2 January 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: Rail interoperability TSI catalogue
seen at 15:48, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect the publication by the European Commission of a significant number of revised technical specifications for interoperability.

These documents assist interoperability practitioners...

Guidance: School census autumn 2014 to summer 2015: school summary report
seen at 15:47, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the spring and summer school summary report specifications. The documents' version history sections describe the changes.

These specifications are for suppliers developing software for ...

Statistics: Energy trends section 3: oil and oil products
seen at 15:45, 2 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest table published.

Press enquiries should be directed to the DECC press office: Tel: 0300 068 6491. Other enquiries about these statistics should be directed to:

All tables, except...