TGS


07 January 2015

Statistics: Defence statistics pre-release access list
seen at 23:58, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 7 January 2015 list.

This is a list of the individuals who currently have pre-release access to MOD’s key national and official statistics. The list includes the titles of the documents which...

Guidance: Parole Board Litigation Strategy: for legal practitioners
seen at 23:58, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

The Parole Board has had a Litigation Strategy in place since April 2013 and this was updated in December 2014.

The Parole Board will decide on a case by case basis whether it should defend a judicial...

Guidance: HMRC exchange rates: yearly averages and spot rates
seen at 23:57, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Yearly averages and spot rates for the year to 31 March 2015.

The average yearly exchange rates data is based on figures published in the Financial Times.

Transparency data: ESF funding for east of England
seen at 23:57, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): East of England ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

...
Transparency data: ESF funding for London
seen at 23:56, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): London ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

names of...
Corporate report: Armed forces covenant annual report 2014
seen at 23:56, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reports.

The 2014 report covers the 4 areas specified in the Armed Forces Act 2011:

healthcare education housing operation of inquests

It also covers a number of...

Form: SFA growth request
seen at 23:55, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated growth and virement requests form.

The Operational Performance Management Rules 2014 to 2015 details the performance-management points for funding year 2014 to 2015.

In ...

Transparency data: Monitor: payments to suppliers, April 2013 to present
seen at 23:55, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Transactions for November 2014 have now been added.

Monitor strives to pay suppliers within 10 days of invoicing.

Transparency data: Monitor: expenditure data, January 2014 to present
seen at 23:54, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Transactions for November 2014 have now been added.

The tables give details of spending over £25,000.

Transparency data: ESF funding for Yorkshire and the Humber
seen at 23:54, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): Yorkshire and the Humber ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include ...

Transparency data: ESF funding for the West Midlands
seen at 23:54, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): West Midlands ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

...
Transparency data: ESF funding for South Yorkshire
seen at 23:53, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): South Yorkshire ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

...
Guidance: Code of conduct for operational PFI/PPP contracts
seen at 23:53, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new signatories Avon Fire & Rescue Service and East Riding of Yorkshire Council

The voluntary code of conduct sets out the basis on which public and private sector partners agree to work ...

Corporate report: HM Chief Inspector of Prisons annual report: 2013 to 2014
seen at 23:53, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

The annual report of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, draws on 98 individual inspection reports of:

prisons police custody suites immigration removal centres other custodial establishments

including...

Corporate report: UK's National Preventive Mechanism annual report: 2013 to 2014
seen at 23:52, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

The fifth annual report of the UK’s national mechanism for the prevention of torture and ill-treatment in detention, giving an overview of its work monitoring detention in:

prisons police custody court...
Research and analysis: China Politics Update: end 2014
seen at 23:51, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Political highlights from China including the recent APEC meeting and the State visit of President Obama.

Disclaimer

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

Independent report: Dalton review: options for providers of NHS care
seen at 23:33, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Dalton Review: Practical Checklists which provide a digest of information for providers to consider when thinking through the opportunities outlined in the Dalton Review.

The review identifies...

Form: Sponsor capacity fund: application form
seen at 23:33, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated application form.

The sponsor capacity fund (SCF) supports academy sponsors who need additional funding to take on more schools.

You should read the guide on applying for the...

FOI release: FOI release: independence movements in West Papua or Western New Guinea
seen at 23:33, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0919-14 gives a summary of relevant information held on independence movements in West Papua or Western New Guinea 2010 to 28 September 2014

FOI release: FOI release: Wilton Park and the civil service code
seen at 23:33, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 1110-14 replies to a number of questions concerning Wilton Park (an executive agency of the FCO) and its handling of alleged breaches of the civil service code

Guidance: Victims of domestic violence
seen at 23:32, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it considers applications from people who claim to have been victims of domestic violence.

Guidance: Making exports happen
seen at 23:32, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

This publication explores a range of topics relevant to UK exporters. It also explains UK Export Finance’s products, and how we help exporters and investors access trade finance.

UK Export Finance has...

News story: Support for the Built Environment Professional Education project on its first anniversary
seen at 23:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added transcript of speeches made at the event.

Mark Harper MP, the Minister of State for Disabled People, has given his ongoing support to the Built Environment Professional Education project ...

News story: UK and English quota management rules consultation
seen at 23:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Whilst no major changes are proposed for the English rules, section 8 of the UK rules relate to the distribution of unused quota from the previous year into the next (known as quota banking). This is considered...

News story: Africa Prosperity Fund: Call for bids
seen at 23:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prosperity Fund is the FCO’s dedicated annual fund supporting prosperity work overseas. Through targeted projects, it aims to support the conditions for global and UK growth: Openness, Sustainability, Opportunity...

Government response: Clarification on January 2015 catch limits
seen at 23:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Catch limits apply to fish species subject to EU quotas and affect vessels under 10 metres and those not members of Fish Producer Organisations.

In 2015 the MMO is setting these monthly...

Statistical data set: FE data library: apprenticeship vacancies
seen at 23:01, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Four new files dated January 2015 uploaded on 7 January 2015.

This statistical data set provides information through a number of reports on the number of apprenticeship vacancies and traineeship...

Statistics: Defence statistics pre-release access list
seen at 22:58, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 7 January 2015 list.

This is a list of the individuals who currently have pre-release access to MOD’s key national and official statistics. The list includes the titles of the documents which...

Guidance: Parole Board Litigation Strategy: for legal practitioners
seen at 22:58, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

The Parole Board has had a Litigation Strategy in place since April 2013 and this was updated in December 2014.

The Parole Board will decide on a case by case basis whether it should defend a judicial...

Guidance: HMRC exchange rates: yearly averages and spot rates
seen at 22:57, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Yearly averages and spot rates for the year to 31 March 2015.

The average yearly exchange rates data is based on figures published in the Financial Times.

Transparency data: ESF funding for east of England
seen at 22:56, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): East of England ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

...
Transparency data: ESF funding for London
seen at 22:55, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): London ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

names of...
Corporate report: Armed forces covenant annual report 2014
seen at 22:55, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reports.

The 2014 report covers the 4 areas specified in the Armed Forces Act 2011:

healthcare education housing operation of inquests

It also covers a number of...

Form: SFA growth request
seen at 22:55, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated growth and virement requests form.

The Operational Performance Management Rules 2014 to 2015 details the performance-management points for funding year 2014 to 2015.

In ...

Transparency data: Monitor: payments to suppliers, April 2013 to present
seen at 22:55, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Transactions for November 2014 have now been added.

Monitor strives to pay suppliers within 10 days of invoicing.

Transparency data: Monitor: expenditure data, January 2014 to present
seen at 22:54, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Transactions for November 2014 have now been added.

The tables give details of spending over £25,000.

Transparency data: ESF funding for Yorkshire and the Humber
seen at 22:53, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): Yorkshire and the Humber ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include ...

Transparency data: ESF funding for the West Midlands
seen at 22:53, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): West Midlands ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

...
Transparency data: ESF funding for South Yorkshire
seen at 22:53, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): South Yorkshire ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

...
Guidance: Code of conduct for operational PFI/PPP contracts
seen at 22:53, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new signatories Avon Fire & Rescue Service and East Riding of Yorkshire Council

The voluntary code of conduct sets out the basis on which public and private sector partners agree to work ...

Corporate report: HM Chief Inspector of Prisons annual report: 2013 to 2014
seen at 22:52, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

The annual report of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, draws on 98 individual inspection reports of:

prisons police custody suites immigration removal centres other custodial establishments

including...

Corporate report: UK's National Preventive Mechanism annual report: 2013 to 2014
seen at 22:51, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

The fifth annual report of the UK’s national mechanism for the prevention of torture and ill-treatment in detention, giving an overview of its work monitoring detention in:

prisons police custody court...
Research and analysis: China Politics Update: end 2014
seen at 22:51, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Political highlights from China including the recent APEC meeting and the State visit of President Obama.

Disclaimer

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

Independent report: Dalton review: options for providers of NHS care
seen at 22:33, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Dalton Review: Practical Checklists which provide a digest of information for providers to consider when thinking through the opportunities outlined in the Dalton Review.

The review identifies...

Form: Sponsor capacity fund: application form
seen at 22:32, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated application form.

The sponsor capacity fund (SCF) supports academy sponsors who need additional funding to take on more schools.

You should read the guide on applying for the...

FOI release: FOI release: independence movements in West Papua or Western New Guinea
seen at 22:32, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0919-14 gives a summary of relevant information held on independence movements in West Papua or Western New Guinea 2010 to 28 September 2014

FOI release: FOI release: Wilton Park and the civil service code
seen at 22:32, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 1110-14 replies to a number of questions concerning Wilton Park (an executive agency of the FCO) and its handling of alleged breaches of the civil service code

Guidance: Victims of domestic violence
seen at 22:32, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it considers applications from people who claim to have been victims of domestic violence.

Guidance: Making exports happen
seen at 22:31, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

This publication explores a range of topics relevant to UK exporters. It also explains UK Export Finance’s products, and how we help exporters and investors access trade finance.

UK Export Finance has...

News story: Support for the Built Environment Professional Education project on its first anniversary
seen at 22:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added transcript of speeches made at the event.

Mark Harper MP, the Minister of State for Disabled People, has given his ongoing support to the Built Environment Professional Education project ...

News story: UK and English quota management rules consultation
seen at 22:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Whilst no major changes are proposed for the English rules, section 8 of the UK rules relate to the distribution of unused quota from the previous year into the next (known as quota banking). This is considered...

News story: Africa Prosperity Fund: Call for bids
seen at 22:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prosperity Fund is the FCO’s dedicated annual fund supporting prosperity work overseas. Through targeted projects, it aims to support the conditions for global and UK growth: Openness, Sustainability, Opportunity...

Government response: Clarification on January 2015 catch limits
seen at 22:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Catch limits apply to fish species subject to EU quotas and affect vessels under 10 metres and those not members of Fish Producer Organisations.

In 2015 the MMO is setting these monthly...

Statistical data set: FE data library: apprenticeship vacancies
seen at 22:00, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Four new files dated January 2015 uploaded on 7 January 2015.

This statistical data set provides information through a number of reports on the number of apprenticeship vacancies and traineeship...

Statistics: Defence statistics pre-release access list
seen at 21:57, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 7 January 2015 list.

This is a list of the individuals who currently have pre-release access to MOD’s key national and official statistics. The list includes the titles of the documents which...

Guidance: Parole Board Litigation Strategy: for legal practitioners
seen at 21:57, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

The Parole Board has had a Litigation Strategy in place since April 2013 and this was updated in December 2014.

The Parole Board will decide on a case by case basis whether it should defend a judicial...

Guidance: HMRC exchange rates: yearly averages and spot rates
seen at 21:56, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Yearly averages and spot rates for the year to 31 March 2015.

The average yearly exchange rates data is based on figures published in the Financial Times.

Transparency data: ESF funding for east of England
seen at 21:56, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): East of England ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

...
Transparency data: ESF funding for London
seen at 21:55, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): London ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

names of...
Corporate report: Armed forces covenant annual report 2014
seen at 21:55, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reports.

The 2014 report covers the 4 areas specified in the Armed Forces Act 2011:

healthcare education housing operation of inquests

It also covers a number of...

Form: SFA growth request
seen at 21:55, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated growth and virement requests form.

The Operational Performance Management Rules 2014 to 2015 details the performance-management points for funding year 2014 to 2015.

In ...

Transparency data: Monitor: payments to suppliers, April 2013 to present
seen at 21:54, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Transactions for November 2014 have now been added.

Monitor strives to pay suppliers within 10 days of invoicing.

Transparency data: Monitor: expenditure data, January 2014 to present
seen at 21:54, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Transactions for November 2014 have now been added.

The tables give details of spending over £25,000.

Transparency data: ESF funding for Yorkshire and the Humber
seen at 21:53, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): Yorkshire and the Humber ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include ...

Transparency data: ESF funding for the West Midlands
seen at 21:53, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): West Midlands ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

...
Transparency data: ESF funding for South Yorkshire
seen at 21:52, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): South Yorkshire ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

...
Guidance: Code of conduct for operational PFI/PPP contracts
seen at 21:52, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new signatories Avon Fire & Rescue Service and East Riding of Yorkshire Council

The voluntary code of conduct sets out the basis on which public and private sector partners agree to work ...

Corporate report: HM Chief Inspector of Prisons annual report: 2013 to 2014
seen at 21:52, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

The annual report of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, draws on 98 individual inspection reports of:

prisons police custody suites immigration removal centres other custodial establishments

including...

Corporate report: UK's National Preventive Mechanism annual report: 2013 to 2014
seen at 21:51, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

The fifth annual report of the UK’s national mechanism for the prevention of torture and ill-treatment in detention, giving an overview of its work monitoring detention in:

prisons police custody court...
Research and analysis: China Politics Update: end 2014
seen at 21:51, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Political highlights from China including the recent APEC meeting and the State visit of President Obama.

Disclaimer

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

Independent report: Dalton review: options for providers of NHS care
seen at 21:32, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Dalton Review: Practical Checklists which provide a digest of information for providers to consider when thinking through the opportunities outlined in the Dalton Review.

The review identifies...

Form: Sponsor capacity fund: application form
seen at 21:32, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated application form.

The sponsor capacity fund (SCF) supports academy sponsors who need additional funding to take on more schools.

You should read the guide on applying for the...

FOI release: FOI release: independence movements in West Papua or Western New Guinea
seen at 21:32, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0919-14 gives a summary of relevant information held on independence movements in West Papua or Western New Guinea 2010 to 28 September 2014

FOI release: FOI release: Wilton Park and the civil service code
seen at 21:32, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 1110-14 replies to a number of questions concerning Wilton Park (an executive agency of the FCO) and its handling of alleged breaches of the civil service code

Guidance: Victims of domestic violence
seen at 21:32, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it considers applications from people who claim to have been victims of domestic violence.

Guidance: Making exports happen
seen at 21:31, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

This publication explores a range of topics relevant to UK exporters. It also explains UK Export Finance’s products, and how we help exporters and investors access trade finance.

UK Export Finance has...

News story: Support for the Built Environment Professional Education project on its first anniversary
seen at 21:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added transcript of speeches made at the event.

Mark Harper MP, the Minister of State for Disabled People, has given his ongoing support to the Built Environment Professional Education project ...

News story: UK and English quota management rules consultation
seen at 21:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Whilst no major changes are proposed for the English rules, section 8 of the UK rules relate to the distribution of unused quota from the previous year into the next (known as quota banking). This is considered...

News story: Africa Prosperity Fund: Call for bids
seen at 21:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prosperity Fund is the FCO’s dedicated annual fund supporting prosperity work overseas. Through targeted projects, it aims to support the conditions for global and UK growth: Openness, Sustainability, Opportunity...

Government response: Clarification on January 2015 catch limits
seen at 21:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Catch limits apply to fish species subject to EU quotas and affect vessels under 10 metres and those not members of Fish Producer Organisations.

In 2015 the MMO is setting these monthly...

Statistical data set: FE data library: apprenticeship vacancies
seen at 21:01, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Four new files dated January 2015 uploaded on 7 January 2015.

This statistical data set provides information through a number of reports on the number of apprenticeship vacancies and traineeship...

Statistics: Defence statistics pre-release access list
seen at 20:58, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 7 January 2015 list.

This is a list of the individuals who currently have pre-release access to MOD’s key national and official statistics. The list includes the titles of the documents which...

Guidance: Parole Board Litigation Strategy: for legal practitioners
seen at 20:58, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

The Parole Board has had a Litigation Strategy in place since April 2013 and this was updated in December 2014.

The Parole Board will decide on a case by case basis whether it should defend a judicial...

Guidance: HMRC exchange rates: yearly averages and spot rates
seen at 20:57, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Yearly averages and spot rates for the year to 31 March 2015.

The average yearly exchange rates data is based on figures published in the Financial Times.

Transparency data: ESF funding for east of England
seen at 20:56, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): East of England ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

...
Transparency data: ESF funding for London
seen at 20:55, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): London ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

names of...
Corporate report: Armed forces covenant annual report 2014
seen at 20:55, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reports.

The 2014 report covers the 4 areas specified in the Armed Forces Act 2011:

healthcare education housing operation of inquests

It also covers a number of...

Form: SFA growth request
seen at 20:55, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated growth and virement requests form.

The Operational Performance Management Rules 2014 to 2015 details the performance-management points for funding year 2014 to 2015.

In ...

Transparency data: Monitor: payments to suppliers, April 2013 to present
seen at 20:55, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Transactions for November 2014 have now been added.

Monitor strives to pay suppliers within 10 days of invoicing.

Transparency data: Monitor: expenditure data, January 2014 to present
seen at 20:54, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Transactions for November 2014 have now been added.

The tables give details of spending over £25,000.

Transparency data: ESF funding for Yorkshire and the Humber
seen at 20:54, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): Yorkshire and the Humber ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include ...

Transparency data: ESF funding for the West Midlands
seen at 20:53, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): West Midlands ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

...
Transparency data: ESF funding for South Yorkshire
seen at 20:53, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): South Yorkshire ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

...
Guidance: Code of conduct for operational PFI/PPP contracts
seen at 20:52, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new signatories Avon Fire & Rescue Service and East Riding of Yorkshire Council

The voluntary code of conduct sets out the basis on which public and private sector partners agree to work ...

Corporate report: HM Chief Inspector of Prisons annual report: 2013 to 2014
seen at 20:52, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

The annual report of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, draws on 98 individual inspection reports of:

prisons police custody suites immigration removal centres other custodial establishments

including...

Corporate report: UK's National Preventive Mechanism annual report: 2013 to 2014
seen at 20:51, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

The fifth annual report of the UK’s national mechanism for the prevention of torture and ill-treatment in detention, giving an overview of its work monitoring detention in:

prisons police custody court...
Research and analysis: China Politics Update: end 2014
seen at 20:51, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Political highlights from China including the recent APEC meeting and the State visit of President Obama.

Disclaimer

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

Independent report: Dalton review: options for providers of NHS care
seen at 20:33, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Dalton Review: Practical Checklists which provide a digest of information for providers to consider when thinking through the opportunities outlined in the Dalton Review.

The review identifies...

Form: Sponsor capacity fund: application form
seen at 20:33, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated application form.

The sponsor capacity fund (SCF) supports academy sponsors who need additional funding to take on more schools.

You should read the guide on applying for the...

FOI release: FOI release: independence movements in West Papua or Western New Guinea
seen at 20:32, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0919-14 gives a summary of relevant information held on independence movements in West Papua or Western New Guinea 2010 to 28 September 2014

FOI release: FOI release: Wilton Park and the civil service code
seen at 20:32, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 1110-14 replies to a number of questions concerning Wilton Park (an executive agency of the FCO) and its handling of alleged breaches of the civil service code

Guidance: Victims of domestic violence
seen at 20:32, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it considers applications from people who claim to have been victims of domestic violence.

Guidance: Making exports happen
seen at 20:32, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

This publication explores a range of topics relevant to UK exporters. It also explains UK Export Finance’s products, and how we help exporters and investors access trade finance.

UK Export Finance has...

News story: Support for the Built Environment Professional Education project on its first anniversary
seen at 20:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added transcript of speeches made at the event.

Mark Harper MP, the Minister of State for Disabled People, has given his ongoing support to the Built Environment Professional Education project ...

News story: UK and English quota management rules consultation
seen at 20:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Whilst no major changes are proposed for the English rules, section 8 of the UK rules relate to the distribution of unused quota from the previous year into the next (known as quota banking). This is considered...

News story: Africa Prosperity Fund: Call for bids
seen at 20:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prosperity Fund is the FCO’s dedicated annual fund supporting prosperity work overseas. Through targeted projects, it aims to support the conditions for global and UK growth: Openness, Sustainability, Opportunity...

Government response: Clarification on January 2015 catch limits
seen at 20:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Catch limits apply to fish species subject to EU quotas and affect vessels under 10 metres and those not members of Fish Producer Organisations.

In 2015 the MMO is setting these monthly...

Guidance: SMI B 2: Investigation of bacterial eye infections
seen at 19:11, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to add new version of document.

Issued

Please note that B 2: Investigation of eye swabs and canalicular pus and B 52: Investigation of intraocular fluids and corneal scrapings have been...

Guidance: Chapter 9: registering minors at discretion (nationality instructions)
seen at 19:10, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated chapter 9 guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration nationality instructions chapter 9 deals with registration of minors at discretion.

Guidance: UK visa requirements: list for carriers
seen at 19:10, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

This information is to help carriers check their passengers’ travel documents. It lists the countries and territories of citizens who need a visa for the UK.

Statistical data set: FE data library: apprenticeship vacancies
seen at 19:08, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Four new files dated January 2015 uploaded on 7 January 2015.

This statistical data set provides information through a number of reports on the number of apprenticeship vacancies and traineeship...

Statistics: Defence statistics pre-release access list
seen at 19:05, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 7 January 2015 list.

This is a list of the individuals who currently have pre-release access to MOD’s key national and official statistics. The list includes the titles of the documents which...

Guidance: Parole Board Litigation Strategy: for legal practitioners
seen at 19:05, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

The Parole Board has had a Litigation Strategy in place since April 2013 and this was updated in December 2014.

The Parole Board will decide on a case by case basis whether it should defend a judicial...

Guidance: HMRC exchange rates: yearly averages and spot rates
seen at 19:04, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Yearly averages and spot rates for the year to 31 March 2015.

The average yearly exchange rates data is based on figures published in the Financial Times.

Transparency data: ESF funding for east of England
seen at 19:04, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): East of England ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

...
Transparency data: ESF funding for London
seen at 19:03, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): London ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

names of...
Corporate report: Armed forces covenant annual report 2014
seen at 19:03, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reports.

The 2014 report covers the 4 areas specified in the Armed Forces Act 2011:

healthcare education housing operation of inquests

It also covers a number of...

Form: SFA growth request
seen at 19:03, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated growth and virement requests form.

The Operational Performance Management Rules 2014 to 2015 details the performance-management points for funding year 2014 to 2015.

In ...

Transparency data: Monitor: payments to suppliers, April 2013 to present
seen at 19:02, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Transactions for November 2014 have now been added.

Monitor strives to pay suppliers within 10 days of invoicing.

Transparency data: Monitor: expenditure data, January 2014 to present
seen at 19:01, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Transactions for November 2014 have now been added.

The tables give details of spending over £25,000.

Transparency data: ESF funding for Yorkshire and the Humber
seen at 19:01, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): Yorkshire and the Humber ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include ...

Transparency data: ESF funding for the West Midlands
seen at 19:01, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): West Midlands ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

...
Transparency data: ESF funding for South Yorkshire
seen at 19:00, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): South Yorkshire ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

...
Guidance: Code of conduct for operational PFI/PPP contracts
seen at 19:00, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new signatories Avon Fire & Rescue Service and East Riding of Yorkshire Council

The voluntary code of conduct sets out the basis on which public and private sector partners agree to work ...

Corporate report: HM Chief Inspector of Prisons annual report: 2013 to 2014
seen at 19:00, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

The annual report of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, draws on 98 individual inspection reports of:

prisons police custody suites immigration removal centres other custodial establishments

including...

Corporate report: UK's National Preventive Mechanism annual report: 2013 to 2014
seen at 18:59, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

The fifth annual report of the UK’s national mechanism for the prevention of torture and ill-treatment in detention, giving an overview of its work monitoring detention in:

prisons police custody court...
Research and analysis: China Politics Update: end 2014
seen at 18:58, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Political highlights from China including the recent APEC meeting and the State visit of President Obama.

Disclaimer

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

Research and analysis: India: Lord Mayor's Visit
seen at 18:58, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

The new Lord Mayor of London visits India to promote UK financial and professional services and lobby for improvements to the overall business environment. He witnesses progress on opening up the Indian insurance...

Independent report: Dalton review: options for providers of NHS care
seen at 18:33, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Dalton Review: Practical Checklists which provide a digest of information for providers to consider when thinking through the opportunities outlined in the Dalton Review.

The review identifies...

Form: Sponsor capacity fund: application form
seen at 18:33, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated application form.

The sponsor capacity fund (SCF) supports academy sponsors who need additional funding to take on more schools.

You should read the guide on applying for the...

FOI release: FOI release: independence movements in West Papua or Western New Guinea
seen at 18:33, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0919-14 gives a summary of relevant information held on independence movements in West Papua or Western New Guinea 2010 to 28 September 2014

FOI release: FOI release: Wilton Park and the civil service code
seen at 18:32, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 1110-14 replies to a number of questions concerning Wilton Park (an executive agency of the FCO) and its handling of alleged breaches of the civil service code

Guidance: Victims of domestic violence
seen at 18:32, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it considers applications from people who claim to have been victims of domestic violence.

Guidance: Making exports happen
seen at 18:32, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

This publication explores a range of topics relevant to UK exporters. It also explains UK Export Finance’s products, and how we help exporters and investors access trade finance.

UK Export Finance has...

News story: Support for the Built Environment Professional Education project on its first anniversary
seen at 18:31, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added transcript of speeches made at the event.

Mark Harper MP, the Minister of State for Disabled People, has given his ongoing support to the Built Environment Professional Education project ...

News story: UK and English quota management rules consultation
seen at 18:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Whilst no major changes are proposed for the English rules, section 8 of the UK rules relate to the distribution of unused quota from the previous year into the next (known as quota banking). This is considered...

News story: Africa Prosperity Fund: Call for bids
seen at 18:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prosperity Fund is the FCO’s dedicated annual fund supporting prosperity work overseas. Through targeted projects, it aims to support the conditions for global and UK growth: Openness, Sustainability, Opportunity...

Government response: Clarification on January 2015 catch limits
seen at 18:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Catch limits apply to fish species subject to EU quotas and affect vessels under 10 metres and those not members of Fish Producer Organisations.

In 2015 the MMO is setting these monthly...

Speech: Andrea Leadsom on the role of the insurance industry
seen at 18:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you. It is a pleasure to be here with you today in this historic room.

Lloyd’s of London emerged at the end of 17th century, as London’s prominence as a global trade centre grew, leading to an ...

News story: CMA confirms lubricants merger investigation
seen at 18:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

In December the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said that it would refer the merger for a full investigation unless the parties offered acceptable undertakings to address the CMA’s competition ...

News story: Response to Daily Mail article on wind turbines
seen at 18:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The article fails to use the latest figures which were published on 18th December 2014. They showed that despite unusually low wind speeds in September, wind generation in the three months to October...

News story: Prime Minister and Chancellor Merkel statement on Paris terrorist attack
seen at 18:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Responding to the news, the Prime Minister said:

What has happened in Paris is an appalling terrorist outrage and I know that everyone in Britain will want to stand with the French government and with...

Press release: £1.6 million of improvements planned on M5 Junctions 16
seen at 18:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Highways Agency is carrying out extensive work at the junction in South Gloucestershire as part of the Government’s Pinch Point Programme.

Pinch points provides smaller scale improvements that can...

Press release: £3.9 million investment in new barriers on M4 between junctions 17 and 18
seen at 18:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

A 3.5 mile section of metal barrier between Junctions 17 and 18 has reached the end of its working life and will be replaced with a new stronger and safer concrete barrier.

The work will start on Monday...

News story: Points of Light: January 2015 winners
seen at 18:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient 193: Anthony Okereafor.

The following people were given a Points of Light award in January 2015 (the numbering continues from December’s winners):

189. Dr Na’eem Ahmed...
News story: New basic fee-free bank accounts to help millions manage their money
seen at 18:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include a list of the banks signed-up to the agreement.

For the first time, basic bank accounts will be truly fee-free, helping people to manage their money without fear of running up...

Correspondence: SFA update: issue 240 (7 January 2015)
seen at 17:25, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

In this issue:

Community Learning and Mental Health: Invitation to Tender Growth and Virement Requests: 2014 to 2015 Adult Skills Budget and 16 to 18 Apprenticeships (including 16 to 18 Traineeships) ...
Statistics: Main tax expenditures and structural reliefs
seen at 17:24, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 31 December 2014 - latest data now available.

These statistics are part of the collection “Tax expenditures and ready reckoners statistics”.

Correspondence: CPET sustainable palm oil newsletter, Issue 5
seen at 17:24, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

In this issue:

UK reports progress towards 100% sustainable palm oil target Zoological Society of London (ZSL) launch online Sustainable Palm Oil Transparency Toolkit (SPOTT) United Nations Environment...
Transparency data: NHS Injury Costs Recovery scheme: April 2014 to March 2015
seen at 17:24, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include December recovery figures.

The NHS Injury Costs Recovery (ICR) scheme aims to recover the cost of NHS treatment where personal injury compensation is paid, for example after ...

Research and analysis: Aquatic and riparian plant management: controls for vegetation in watercourses
seen at 16:52, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The case study report was updated in January 2015 following additional field work at the case study sites in August 2014.

The management of aquatic and riparian plants is essential to ensure the...

Transparency data: HSCIC Board Directors Expenses
seen at 16:51, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New file: HSCIC Board Directors expenses Quarter 2 2014-15 added

Board expenses for the new HSCIC organisation are published here when available.

These documents cover all travel and accommodation...

Guidance: SMI B 5: Investigation of nasal samples
seen at 16:51, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to add new version of document.

Issued

Please note that B 5: Investigation of nose swabs and B 19: Investigation of sinus aspirate have been merged to create B 5: Investigation of nasal...

Guidance: SMI B 2: Investigation of bacterial eye infections
seen at 16:50, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to add new version of document.

Issued

Please note that B 2: Investigation of eye swabs and canalicular pus and B 52: Investigation of intraocular fluids and corneal scrapings have been...

Guidance: Chapter 9: registering minors at discretion (nationality instructions)
seen at 16:49, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated chapter 9 guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration nationality instructions chapter 9 deals with registration of minors at discretion.

Guidance: UK visa requirements: list for carriers
seen at 16:49, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document.

This information is to help carriers check their passengers’ travel documents. It lists the countries and territories of citizens who need a visa for the UK.

Statistical data set: FE data library: apprenticeship vacancies
seen at 16:47, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Four new files dated January 2015 uploaded on 7 January 2015.

This statistical data set provides information through a number of reports on the number of apprenticeship vacancies and traineeship...

Statistics: Defence statistics pre-release access list
seen at 16:43, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 7 January 2015 list.

This is a list of the individuals who currently have pre-release access to MOD’s key national and official statistics. The list includes the titles of the documents which...

Guidance: Parole Board Litigation Strategy: for legal practitioners
seen at 16:42, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

The Parole Board has had a Litigation Strategy in place since April 2013 and this was updated in December 2014.

The Parole Board will decide on a case by case basis whether it should defend a judicial...

Promotional material: IPO events calendar
seen at 16:42, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New event added for 19 February 2015.

There are numerous events throughout the UK and abroad which have an intellectual property or business focus. The calendar is updated regularly so keep checking...

Guidance: HMRC exchange rates: yearly averages and spot rates
seen at 16:41, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Yearly averages and spot rates for the year to 31 March 2015.

The average yearly exchange rates data is based on figures published in the Financial Times.

Transparency data: ESF funding for east of England
seen at 16:40, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): East of England ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

...
Transparency data: ESF funding for London
seen at 16:39, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): London ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

names of...
Corporate report: Armed forces covenant annual report 2014
seen at 16:39, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated reports.

The 2014 report covers the 4 areas specified in the Armed Forces Act 2011:

healthcare education housing operation of inquests

It also covers a number of...

Notice: TA21 0NN, Mrs Julia Heard: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:39, 7 January 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: W1K 3AP, Kering International Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:39, 7 January 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: LE2 2FJ, Richard Lawrence: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:38, 7 January 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...

Form: SFA growth request
seen at 16:38, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated growth and virement requests form.

The Operational Performance Management Rules 2014 to 2015 details the performance-management points for funding year 2014 to 2015.

In ...

Transparency data: Monitor: payments to suppliers, April 2013 to present
seen at 16:38, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Transactions for November 2014 have now been added.

Monitor strives to pay suppliers within 10 days of invoicing.

Transparency data: Monitor: expenditure data, January 2014 to present
seen at 16:37, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Transactions for November 2014 have now been added.

The tables give details of spending over £25,000.

Transparency data: ESF funding for Yorkshire and the Humber
seen at 16:36, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): Yorkshire and the Humber ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include ...

Transparency data: ESF funding for the West Midlands
seen at 16:35, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): West Midlands ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

...
Transparency data: ESF funding for South Yorkshire
seen at 16:35, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): South Yorkshire ESF funding - PDF.

The funding is broken down by co-financing organisation and funding type.

The lists include the:

...
Guidance: Code of conduct for operational PFI/PPP contracts
seen at 16:35, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new signatories Avon Fire & Rescue Service and East Riding of Yorkshire Council

The voluntary code of conduct sets out the basis on which public and private sector partners agree to work ...

Corporate report: HM Chief Inspector of Prisons Annual Report 2013 to 2014
seen at 16:34, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

The annual report of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, draws on 98 individual inspection reports published between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2014 of:

prisons police custody suites immigration removal ...
Corporate report: UK's National Preventive Mechanism Annual Report 2013 to 2014
seen at 16:33, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

The fifth annual report of the UK’s national mechanism for the prevention of torture and ill-treatment in detention, giving an overview of its work monitoring detention in:

prisons police custody court...
Research and analysis: China Politics Update: end 2014
seen at 16:33, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Political highlights from China including the recent APEC meeting and the State visit of President Obama.

Disclaimer

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

Research and analysis: Vietnam; from golden age to golden oldies
seen at 16:33, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Vietnam’s young population is growing, and growing up, rapidly. A burgeoning urban middle class is already driving big changes in consumption patterns. But an ageing population is just around the corner. Catering...

The Iron Fist joins The Iron Division 7 Jan 2015
seen at 16:31, 7 January in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Thousands of troops serving with the Germany-based 20 Brigade have joined 3rd (UK) Division, in one of the final parts of the ‘Army 2020’ restructuring of the British military. A simple...

News story: Vacancies for lawyers in HM Revenue and Customs
seen at 16:31, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include details of open evening on 22 January.

Apply for legal vacancies in HMRC.

Job Title Lawyer Location London Salary £37...
News story: Support for the Built Environment Professional Education project on its first anniversary
seen at 16:31, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added transcript of speeches made at the event.

Mark Harper MP, the Minister of State for Disabled People, has given his ongoing support to the Built Environment Professional Education project ...

News story: UK and English quota management rules consultation
seen at 16:31, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Whilst no major changes are proposed for the English rules, section 8 of the UK rules relate to the distribution of unused quota from the previous year into the next (known as quota banking). This is considered...

Press release: Youth Justice Board response to HMIP report into Lambeth Youth Offending Team
seen at 16:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

A core function of the YJB is to monitor all youth offending teams (YOTs) across England and Wales. Full Joint Inspections, such as the one carried out on Lambeth YOT, usefully support and supplement performance...

News story: Africa Prosperity Fund: Call for bids
seen at 16:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prosperity Fund is the FCO’s dedicated annual fund supporting prosperity work overseas. Through targeted projects, it aims to support the conditions for global and UK growth: Openness, Sustainability, Opportunity...

News story: CMA consults on draft motor insurance order
seen at 16:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

In September, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published its final report into private motor insurance which said that it would:

ban agreements between price comparison websites...

Statement to Parliament: Statement to Parliament on the Stormont House Agreement
seen at 16:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the political talks in Northern Ireland which culminated in the Stormont House Agreement on 23rd December.

When I last updated the House...

Press release: Preparatory works begin on A5-M1 Link
seen at 16:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The new two-lane dual carriageway running east from the A5 north of Dunstable to join the M1 at a new junction 11a south of Chalton will reduce and improve journey time reliability for long distance traffic travelling...

Government response: Clarification on January 2015 catch limits
seen at 16:30, 7 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Catch limits apply to fish species subject to EU quotas and affect vessels under 10 metres and those not members of Fish Producer Organisations.

In 2015 the MMO is setting these monthly...

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 15:31, 7 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 ...

FOI release: FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 5 January 2015
seen at 15:31, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added responses: UKHO translation services enquirer and translation services tender.

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 5 January...

Guidance: HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard for DWP contractors
seen at 15:30, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a revised version (version 6), a list of revisions is included in the document.

The Baseline Personnel Security Standard (or ‘BPSS’) describes the pre-employment controls for all government...

Guidance: Panel deputies: list of court-approved professionals
seen at 15:30, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changed to show that the Office of the Public Guardian appoints panel deputies.

Some professional deputies are called ‘panel deputies’. They are appointed by the Office of the Public ...

Transparency data: HS2 Phase Two exceptional hardship scheme: applications statistics
seen at 15:30, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Statistics data updated to reflect applications received up to 1 January 2015

To date 1 January 2015 Number of applications received 158 Number of applications which are...
Transparency data: Schools in England
seen at 15:30, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated page with January 2015 version of the spreadsheet.

Information on all schools in England including:

local authority-maintained schools academies free schools studio schools...
Guidance: UK Trade Tariff: volume 3
seen at 15:25, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced all of the volume 3 documents with the 2015 version.

Volume 3 contains directions for completing the Single Administrative Document (Form C.88) and related customs documentation. This ...

Correspondence: Circular 012/2014: changes to Home Office guidance on police misconduct, unsatisfactory performance and attendance management procedures
seen at 15:21, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: "Annex F: consent to notice of intention to resign or retire under the Police (Conduct) (Amendment) Regulations 2014" published.

broad subject: police service sub category: police discipline ...
Guidance: Crown Commercial Service agreements
seen at 15:21, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List updated 6 January 2015

This list provides a summary of the CCS agreements currently available through which government and public sector organisations can procure common goods and services...

FOI release: Research misconduct allegations against staff
seen at 15:21, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Misconduct FOI: breakdown of total number of research misconduct allegations made against staff in core Defra over the past 3 academic years (2011 to 2014).

Research and analysis: Investment and risk monthly updates
seen at 15:18, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest Investment & Risk Update

A round-up of forecasts and data with a special focus feature in each issue.

Subscribe to the GAD Investment & Risk updates

Previous issues...

FOI release: Spend with iTunes and Android
seen at 15:18, 7 January in Search (Our copy).

iTunes - FOI total amount spent in the iTunes and Android (Google Play) stores by Defra for the years 2012, 2013 and 2014, a breakdown of each item purchased, when it was purchased and its cost.