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16 February 2015

Guidance: Touchbase: DWP news for advisers and intermediaries: Feb 2015
seen at 23:44, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Touchbase is a monthly publication for external organisations and people who work with or advise our customers. It has news about:

benefits, pensions and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) services ...
Guidance: Technical and vocational qualifications for 14- to 19-year-olds
seen at 23:44, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated '2017 16 to 19 performance tables: qualifications in the tech level category' document. 2 'Active IQ' qualifications have moved from health and social care to the sport and active leisure section...

Transparency data: HMT Ministers' meetings, hospitality, gifts and overseas travel: 1 July to 30 September 2013
seen at 23:43, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include latest information

This document contains information about our ministers’ meetings, hospitality, gifts and overseas travel for the period 1 July to 30 September 2013.

Policy paper: Digital economy strategy 2015-2018
seen at 23:43, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

The global digital services market will be worth as much as the entire UK economy by 2020.

Our digital economy strategy 2015 to 2018 shows how we will spend £30 million a year over the next ...

Guidance: Whistleblowing: list of prescribed people and bodies
seen at 23:43, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Ofqual's email address in publication BIS/15/43 updated.

If you decide to blow the whistle to a prescribed person rather than your employer, you must make sure that you’ve chosen the correct person...

FOI release: DfT: spending on advertising, 2012 to 2014
seen at 23:43, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

This letter responds to a Freedom of Information request asking about money the Department for Transport (DfT) has spent on advertising. The requester specifically asks for details of spending on adverts, advertorial...

Independent report: 2014 Belgo-British Conference report on creation and business
seen at 23:42, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

The Belgo-British Conference happens yearly and alternates between Belgium and the UK. It aims to enrich both countries’ mutual interests in areas as varied as politics, economy, culture, media or academia.

Guidance: Chickerell firing times
seen at 23:42, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for March 2015.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry’s, smart phones and...

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 23:42, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times 1 to 15 March 2015.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry’s, smart phones...

Guidance: DBS referral guides
seen at 23:40, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated making representations referral guide to include more information about writing to the DBS.

Referral guides include:

when to refer: provides guidance on when an employer or volunteer...
Form: Stopping up and diversion of highways
seen at 23:40, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added flow chart and new version of application form 247 which has been revised and standardised following stakeholder feedback.

You should use this form and guidance if you need to apply for an...

Form: Removal of public rights of way over land held for planning purposes
seen at 23:40, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new version of application form 251 which has been revised and standardised following stakeholder feedback.

Local councils can use this form to apply for an order under section 251 of ...

Form: Removal of vehicle rights to pedestrianise a highway
seen at 23:39, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Local councils can use this form when applying for an order to remove vehicle rights on a highway and bring about its pedestrianisation. The application must be made by the local planning authority and there ...

FOI release: Social media spend
seen at 23:39, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Response to Freedom of Information request regarding spending on social media over the last three financial years in relation to the following questions:

What is the number of staff working at the department...
Decision: CAC outcome: BECTU & Picturehouse Cinemas Limited
seen at 23:39, 16 February in Search (Our copy).
The decisions set out: * names of CAC panel members * name of the case manager * issue in dispute * views of the parties * considerations of the panel * final...
Guidance: Cloud software services and the Data Protection Act
seen at 23:39, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document: a new supplier has been added to the self-accreditation listing.

This departmental advice is for:

local authorities school leaders school staff governing bodies
FOI release: Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) subsidy on solar arrays
seen at 23:35, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Solar arrays EIRs: evidence relating to removal of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) subsidy on solar arrays.

Guidance: Sexual identity issues in the asylum claim
seen at 23:35, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

This guidance helps us get the information we need to make a balanced decision on whether you meet the threshold for an asylum or human rights claim.

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Andrea Woods
seen at 23:35, 16 February 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: 9540451 Teacher’s date...
Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Karl Steven Hogg
seen at 23:35, 16 February 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: 0412280 Teacher’s date...
Guidance: Alternative provision free school revenue funding
seen at 23:35, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document to reflect changes to funding rates.

This guide gives information about revenue funding for alternative provision (AP) free schools for the 2014 to 2015 academic year.

Guidance: Citizenship programmes of study for key stages 1 and 2
seen at 23:35, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

This departmental advice is for:

school leaders school staff

It is relevant to all schools teaching key stages 1 and 2.

Guidance: WEEE regulations: distributor templates
seen at 23:34, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Two templates for distributors to help them fulfil their obligations under the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) regulations:

customer information on distributor takeback obligations...
Guidance: Portugal – Prisoner Pack
seen at 23:34, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update Portugal Prisoner Pack February 2015.

This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British Nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer ...

Policy paper: Public service pensions increase: 2015
seen at 23:34, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to rectify error in multiplier table

The multiplier tables are produced to help scheme administrators correctly apply the annual increase to public service pensions, taking into account...

Guidance: Ebola: advice and risk assessment for educational, childcare and young persons’ settings
seen at 23:34, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This flowchart explains how to assess an unwell child returning or visiting from affected countries.

Guidance: Ebola virus disease: information for family and friends of humanitarian aid workers
seen at 23:34, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This leaflet looks at the risks posed to the family and friends of humanitarian aid workers working in West Africa as part of the Ebola response, including:

how Ebola is...
Guidance: Ebola: aircraft cleaning and decontamination after suspect case
seen at 23:33, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

Guidance on:

risk of infection from a travelling passenger who has visited Ebola affected countries in West Africa risk assessment of Ebola suspected cases
Policy paper: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 23:33, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list due to two new notices, Ukraine (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity) (Reg 2015/240), Iran (Nuclear Proliferation) (Reg 2015/230)

HM Treasury is responsible for the implementation...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions, Iran (nuclear proliferation)
seen at 23:33, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated due to new notice, Iran (Nuclear Proliferation) (Reg 2015/230)

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

Policy paper: Financial sanctions, Ukraine (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity)
seen at 23:32, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated due to notice Ukraine (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity) (Reg 2015/240)

In March 2014 the European Union imposed restrictive measures against certain persons responsible for actions...

Guidance: Peru – Prisoner Pack
seen at 23:31, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest updated version as of February 2015.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British Nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply...

News story: Home Secretary announces judge to lead statutory inquiry into historical child sexual abuse
seen at 23:30, 16 February in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Justice Goddard, a judge of the High Court of New Zealand, has accepted the post and will appear at a pre-appointment hearing before the Home Affairs Select Committee on 11 February.

The Home Secretary...

News story: Home Secretary announces independent review of welfare in detention
seen at 23:30, 16 February in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

It will seek to identify whether improvements can be made to safeguard the health and wellbeing of detainees, and those being escorted in the UK. Stephen Shaw CBE, a former Prisons and Probation Ombudsman for...

Government response: Statement by HMRC on tax evasion and the HSBC Suisse data leak
seen at 23:30, 16 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Since April 2010, the government has:

secured £100 billion of compliance revenues secured £31 billion from large business compliance work brought in £2 billion of revenues...
Press release: Report 01/2015 Fatal accident near Newark North Gate station
seen at 23:30, 16 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Summary

At around 11:34 hrs on 22 January 2014, a track worker was struck by a passenger train as it approached Newark North Gate station. He was part of a team of three carrying out ultrasonic inspection of...

Guidance: Touchbase: DWP news for advisers and intermediaries: Feb 2015
seen at 22:47, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Touchbase is a monthly publication for external organisations and people who work with or advise our customers. It has news about:

benefits, pensions and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) services ...
Guidance: Technical and vocational qualifications for 14- to 19-year-olds
seen at 22:46, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated '2017 16 to 19 performance tables: qualifications in the tech level category' document. 2 'Active IQ' qualifications have moved from health and social care to the sport and active leisure section...

Transparency data: HMT Ministers' meetings, hospitality, gifts and overseas travel: 1 July to 30 September 2013
seen at 22:46, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include latest information

This document contains information about our ministers’ meetings, hospitality, gifts and overseas travel for the period 1 July to 30 September 2013.

Policy paper: Digital economy strategy 2015-2018
seen at 22:46, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

The global digital services market will be worth as much as the entire UK economy by 2020.

Our digital economy strategy 2015 to 2018 shows how we will spend £30 million a year over the next ...

Guidance: Whistleblowing: list of prescribed people and bodies
seen at 22:46, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Ofqual's email address in publication BIS/15/43 updated.

If you decide to blow the whistle to a prescribed person rather than your employer, you must make sure that you’ve chosen the correct person...

FOI release: DfT: spending on advertising, 2012 to 2014
seen at 22:45, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

This letter responds to a Freedom of Information request asking about money the Department for Transport (DfT) has spent on advertising. The requester specifically asks for details of spending on adverts, advertorial...

Independent report: 2014 Belgo-British Conference report on creation and business
seen at 22:45, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

The Belgo-British Conference happens yearly and alternates between Belgium and the UK. It aims to enrich both countries’ mutual interests in areas as varied as politics, economy, culture, media or academia.

Guidance: Chickerell firing times
seen at 22:45, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for March 2015.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry’s, smart phones and...

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 22:44, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times 1 to 15 March 2015.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry’s, smart phones...

Guidance: DBS referral guides
seen at 22:43, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated making representations referral guide to include more information about writing to the DBS.

Referral guides include:

when to refer: provides guidance on when an employer or volunteer...
Form: Stopping up and diversion of highways
seen at 22:42, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added flow chart and new version of application form 247 which has been revised and standardised following stakeholder feedback.

You should use this form and guidance if you need to apply for an...

Form: Removal of public rights of way over land held for planning purposes
seen at 22:42, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new version of application form 251 which has been revised and standardised following stakeholder feedback.

Local councils can use this form to apply for an order under section 251 of ...

Form: Removal of vehicle rights to pedestrianise a highway
seen at 22:42, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Local councils can use this form when applying for an order to remove vehicle rights on a highway and bring about its pedestrianisation. The application must be made by the local planning authority and there ...

FOI release: Social media spend
seen at 22:42, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Response to Freedom of Information request regarding spending on social media over the last three financial years in relation to the following questions:

What is the number of staff working at the department...
Decision: CAC outcome: BECTU & Picturehouse Cinemas Limited
seen at 22:41, 16 February in Search (Our copy).
The decisions set out: * names of CAC panel members * name of the case manager * issue in dispute * views of the parties * considerations of the panel * final...
Guidance: Cloud software services and the Data Protection Act
seen at 22:41, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document: a new supplier has been added to the self-accreditation listing.

This departmental advice is for:

local authorities school leaders school staff governing bodies
FOI release: Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) subsidy on solar arrays
seen at 22:38, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Solar arrays EIRs: evidence relating to removal of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) subsidy on solar arrays.

Guidance: Sexual identity issues in the asylum claim
seen at 22:37, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

This guidance helps us get the information we need to make a balanced decision on whether you meet the threshold for an asylum or human rights claim.

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Andrea Woods
seen at 22:37, 16 February 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: 9540451 Teacher’s date...
Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Karl Steven Hogg
seen at 22:37, 16 February 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: 0412280 Teacher’s date...
Guidance: Alternative provision free school revenue funding
seen at 22:37, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document to reflect changes to funding rates.

This guide gives information about revenue funding for alternative provision (AP) free schools for the 2014 to 2015 academic year.

Guidance: Citizenship programmes of study for key stages 1 and 2
seen at 22:36, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

This departmental advice is for:

school leaders school staff

It is relevant to all schools teaching key stages 1 and 2.

Guidance: WEEE regulations: distributor templates
seen at 22:36, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Two templates for distributors to help them fulfil their obligations under the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) regulations:

customer information on distributor takeback obligations...
Guidance: Portugal – Prisoner Pack
seen at 22:36, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update Portugal Prisoner Pack February 2015.

This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British Nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer ...

Policy paper: Public service pensions increase: 2015
seen at 22:36, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to rectify error in multiplier table

The multiplier tables are produced to help scheme administrators correctly apply the annual increase to public service pensions, taking into account...

Guidance: Ebola: advice and risk assessment for educational, childcare and young persons’ settings
seen at 22:36, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This flowchart explains how to assess an unwell child returning or visiting from affected countries.

Guidance: Ebola virus disease: information for family and friends of humanitarian aid workers
seen at 22:35, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This leaflet looks at the risks posed to the family and friends of humanitarian aid workers working in West Africa as part of the Ebola response, including:

how Ebola is...
Guidance: Ebola: aircraft cleaning and decontamination after suspect case
seen at 22:35, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

Guidance on:

risk of infection from a travelling passenger who has visited Ebola affected countries in West Africa risk assessment of Ebola suspected cases
Policy paper: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 22:35, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list due to two new notices, Ukraine (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity) (Reg 2015/240), Iran (Nuclear Proliferation) (Reg 2015/230)

HM Treasury is responsible for the implementation...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions, Iran (nuclear proliferation)
seen at 22:34, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated due to new notice, Iran (Nuclear Proliferation) (Reg 2015/230)

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

Policy paper: Financial sanctions, Ukraine (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity)
seen at 22:33, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated due to notice Ukraine (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity) (Reg 2015/240)

In March 2014 the European Union imposed restrictive measures against certain persons responsible for actions...

Guidance: Peru – Prisoner Pack
seen at 22:32, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest updated version as of February 2015.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British Nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply...

News story: Home Secretary announces judge to lead statutory inquiry into historical child sexual abuse
seen at 22:31, 16 February in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Justice Goddard, a judge of the High Court of New Zealand, has accepted the post and will appear at a pre-appointment hearing before the Home Affairs Select Committee on 11 February.

The Home Secretary...

News story: Home Secretary announces independent review of welfare in detention
seen at 22:31, 16 February in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

It will seek to identify whether improvements can be made to safeguard the health and wellbeing of detainees, and those being escorted in the UK. Stephen Shaw CBE, a former Prisons and Probation Ombudsman for...

Government response: Statement by HMRC on tax evasion and the HSBC Suisse data leak
seen at 22:30, 16 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Since April 2010, the government has:

secured £100 billion of compliance revenues secured £31 billion from large business compliance work brought in £2 billion of revenues...
Press release: Report 01/2015 Fatal accident near Newark North Gate station
seen at 22:30, 16 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Summary

At around 11:34 hrs on 22 January 2014, a track worker was struck by a passenger train as it approached Newark North Gate station. He was part of a team of three carrying out ultrasonic inspection of...

Guidance: How Universal Credit helps make work pay
seen at 21:44, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of How Universal Credit makes work pay added.

This guide provides an overview of how a claimant’s Universal Credit payments are affected when they start work or earn more. It explains...

Guidance: Touchbase: DWP news for advisers and intermediaries: Feb 2015
seen at 21:44, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Touchbase is a monthly publication for external organisations and people who work with or advise our customers. It has news about:

benefits, pensions and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) services ...
Guidance: Technical and vocational qualifications for 14- to 19-year-olds
seen at 21:43, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated '2017 16 to 19 performance tables: qualifications in the tech level category' document. 2 'Active IQ' qualifications have moved from health and social care to the sport and active leisure section...

Transparency data: HMT Ministers' meetings, hospitality, gifts and overseas travel: 1 July to 30 September 2013
seen at 21:43, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include latest information

This document contains information about our ministers’ meetings, hospitality, gifts and overseas travel for the period 1 July to 30 September 2013.

Policy paper: Digital economy strategy 2015-2018
seen at 21:43, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

The global digital services market will be worth as much as the entire UK economy by 2020.

Our digital economy strategy 2015 to 2018 shows how we will spend £30 million a year over the next ...

Guidance: Whistleblowing: list of prescribed people and bodies
seen at 21:43, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Ofqual's email address in publication BIS/15/43 updated.

If you decide to blow the whistle to a prescribed person rather than your employer, you must make sure that you’ve chosen the correct person...

FOI release: DfT: spending on advertising, 2012 to 2014
seen at 21:42, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

This letter responds to a Freedom of Information request asking about money the Department for Transport (DfT) has spent on advertising. The requester specifically asks for details of spending on adverts, advertorial...

Independent report: 2014 Belgo-British Conference report on creation and business
seen at 21:42, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

The Belgo-British Conference happens yearly and alternates between Belgium and the UK. It aims to enrich both countries’ mutual interests in areas as varied as politics, economy, culture, media or academia.

Guidance: Chickerell firing times
seen at 21:42, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for March 2015.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry’s, smart phones and...

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 21:41, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times 1 to 15 March 2015.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry’s, smart phones...

Guidance: DBS referral guides
seen at 21:40, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated making representations referral guide to include more information about writing to the DBS.

Referral guides include:

when to refer: provides guidance on when an employer or volunteer...
Form: Stopping up and diversion of highways
seen at 21:39, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added flow chart and new version of application form 247 which has been revised and standardised following stakeholder feedback.

You should use this form and guidance if you need to apply for an...

Form: Removal of public rights of way over land held for planning purposes
seen at 21:39, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new version of application form 251 which has been revised and standardised following stakeholder feedback.

Local councils can use this form to apply for an order under section 251 of ...

Form: Removal of vehicle rights to pedestrianise a highway
seen at 21:39, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Local councils can use this form when applying for an order to remove vehicle rights on a highway and bring about its pedestrianisation. The application must be made by the local planning authority and there ...

FOI release: Social media spend
seen at 21:38, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Response to Freedom of Information request regarding spending on social media over the last three financial years in relation to the following questions:

What is the number of staff working at the department...
Decision: CAC outcome: BECTU & Picturehouse Cinemas Limited
seen at 21:38, 16 February in Search (Our copy).
The decisions set out: * names of CAC panel members * name of the case manager * issue in dispute * views of the parties * considerations of the panel * final...
Guidance: Cloud software services and the Data Protection Act
seen at 21:38, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document: a new supplier has been added to the self-accreditation listing.

This departmental advice is for:

local authorities school leaders school staff governing bodies
FOI release: Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) subsidy on solar arrays
seen at 21:35, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Solar arrays EIRs: evidence relating to removal of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) subsidy on solar arrays.

Guidance: Sexual identity issues in the asylum claim
seen at 21:34, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

This guidance helps us get the information we need to make a balanced decision on whether you meet the threshold for an asylum or human rights claim.

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Andrea Woods
seen at 21:34, 16 February 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: 9540451 Teacher’s date...
Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Karl Steven Hogg
seen at 21:34, 16 February 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: 0412280 Teacher’s date...
Guidance: Alternative provision free school revenue funding
seen at 21:34, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document to reflect changes to funding rates.

This guide gives information about revenue funding for alternative provision (AP) free schools for the 2014 to 2015 academic year.

Guidance: Citizenship programmes of study for key stages 1 and 2
seen at 21:34, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

This departmental advice is for:

school leaders school staff

It is relevant to all schools teaching key stages 1 and 2.

Guidance: WEEE regulations: distributor templates
seen at 21:34, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Two templates for distributors to help them fulfil their obligations under the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) regulations:

customer information on distributor takeback obligations...
Guidance: Portugal – Prisoner Pack
seen at 21:33, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update Portugal Prisoner Pack February 2015.

This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British Nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer ...

Policy paper: Public service pensions increase: 2015
seen at 21:33, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to rectify error in multiplier table

The multiplier tables are produced to help scheme administrators correctly apply the annual increase to public service pensions, taking into account...

Guidance: Ebola: advice and risk assessment for educational, childcare and young persons’ settings
seen at 21:33, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This flowchart explains how to assess an unwell child returning or visiting from affected countries.

Guidance: Ebola virus disease: information for family and friends of humanitarian aid workers
seen at 21:33, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This leaflet looks at the risks posed to the family and friends of humanitarian aid workers working in West Africa as part of the Ebola response, including:

how Ebola is...
Guidance: Ebola: aircraft cleaning and decontamination after suspect case
seen at 21:33, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

Guidance on:

risk of infection from a travelling passenger who has visited Ebola affected countries in West Africa risk assessment of Ebola suspected cases
Policy paper: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 21:32, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list due to two new notices, Ukraine (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity) (Reg 2015/240), Iran (Nuclear Proliferation) (Reg 2015/230)

HM Treasury is responsible for the implementation...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions, Iran (nuclear proliferation)
seen at 21:32, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated due to new notice, Iran (Nuclear Proliferation) (Reg 2015/230)

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

Policy paper: Financial sanctions, Ukraine (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity)
seen at 21:31, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated due to notice Ukraine (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity) (Reg 2015/240)

In March 2014 the European Union imposed restrictive measures against certain persons responsible for actions...

News story: Home Secretary announces judge to lead statutory inquiry into historical child sexual abuse
seen at 21:30, 16 February in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Justice Goddard, a judge of the High Court of New Zealand, has accepted the post and will appear at a pre-appointment hearing before the Home Affairs Select Committee on 11 February.

The Home Secretary...

News story: Home Secretary announces independent review of welfare in detention
seen at 21:30, 16 February in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

It will seek to identify whether improvements can be made to safeguard the health and wellbeing of detainees, and those being escorted in the UK. Stephen Shaw CBE, a former Prisons and Probation Ombudsman for...

Government response: Statement by HMRC on tax evasion and the HSBC Suisse data leak
seen at 21:30, 16 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Since April 2010, the government has:

secured £100 billion of compliance revenues secured £31 billion from large business compliance work brought in £2 billion of revenues...
Press release: Report 01/2015 Fatal accident near Newark North Gate station
seen at 21:30, 16 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Summary

At around 11:34 hrs on 22 January 2014, a track worker was struck by a passenger train as it approached Newark North Gate station. He was part of a team of three carrying out ultrasonic inspection of...

Press release: PM call with President el-Sisi of Egypt
seen at 21:30, 16 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister called President el-Sisi of Egypt today to express his condolences over the appalling murder of Egyptian Christians in Libya by Islamic State...

Guidance: How Universal Credit helps make work pay
seen at 20:44, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of How Universal Credit makes work pay added.

This guide provides an overview of how a claimant’s Universal Credit payments are affected when they start work or earn more. It explains...

Guidance: Touchbase: DWP news for advisers and intermediaries: Feb 2015
seen at 20:44, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Touchbase is a monthly publication for external organisations and people who work with or advise our customers. It has news about:

benefits, pensions and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) services ...
Guidance: Technical and vocational qualifications for 14- to 19-year-olds
seen at 20:43, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated '2017 16 to 19 performance tables: qualifications in the tech level category' document. 2 'Active IQ' qualifications have moved from health and social care to the sport and active leisure section...

Transparency data: HMT Ministers' meetings, hospitality, gifts and overseas travel: 1 July to 30 September 2013
seen at 20:43, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include latest information

This document contains information about our ministers’ meetings, hospitality, gifts and overseas travel for the period 1 July to 30 September 2013.

Policy paper: Digital economy strategy 2015-2018
seen at 20:43, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

The global digital services market will be worth as much as the entire UK economy by 2020.

Our digital economy strategy 2015 to 2018 shows how we will spend £30 million a year over the next ...

Guidance: Whistleblowing: list of prescribed people and bodies
seen at 20:43, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Ofqual's email address in publication BIS/15/43 updated.

If you decide to blow the whistle to a prescribed person rather than your employer, you must make sure that you’ve chosen the correct person...

FOI release: DfT: spending on advertising, 2012 to 2014
seen at 20:42, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

This letter responds to a Freedom of Information request asking about money the Department for Transport (DfT) has spent on advertising. The requester specifically asks for details of spending on adverts, advertorial...

Independent report: 2014 Belgo-British Conference report on creation and business
seen at 20:42, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

The Belgo-British Conference happens yearly and alternates between Belgium and the UK. It aims to enrich both countries’ mutual interests in areas as varied as politics, economy, culture, media or academia.

Guidance: Chickerell firing times
seen at 20:42, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for March 2015.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry’s, smart phones and...

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 20:41, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times 1 to 15 March 2015.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry’s, smart phones...

Guidance: DBS referral guides
seen at 20:40, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated making representations referral guide to include more information about writing to the DBS.

Referral guides include:

when to refer: provides guidance on when an employer or volunteer...
Form: Stopping up and diversion of highways
seen at 20:39, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added flow chart and new version of application form 247 which has been revised and standardised following stakeholder feedback.

You should use this form and guidance if you need to apply for an...

Form: Removal of public rights of way over land held for planning purposes
seen at 20:39, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new version of application form 251 which has been revised and standardised following stakeholder feedback.

Local councils can use this form to apply for an order under section 251 of ...

Form: Removal of vehicle rights to pedestrianise a highway
seen at 20:39, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Local councils can use this form when applying for an order to remove vehicle rights on a highway and bring about its pedestrianisation. The application must be made by the local planning authority and there ...

FOI release: Social media spend
seen at 20:38, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Response to Freedom of Information request regarding spending on social media over the last three financial years in relation to the following questions:

What is the number of staff working at the department...
Decision: CAC outcome: BECTU & Picturehouse Cinemas Limited
seen at 20:38, 16 February in Search (Our copy).
The decisions set out: * names of CAC panel members * name of the case manager * issue in dispute * views of the parties * considerations of the panel * final...
Guidance: Cloud software services and the Data Protection Act
seen at 20:38, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document: a new supplier has been added to the self-accreditation listing.

This departmental advice is for:

local authorities school leaders school staff governing bodies
FOI release: Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) subsidy on solar arrays
seen at 20:35, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Solar arrays EIRs: evidence relating to removal of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) subsidy on solar arrays.

Guidance: Sexual identity issues in the asylum claim
seen at 20:34, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

This guidance helps us get the information we need to make a balanced decision on whether you meet the threshold for an asylum or human rights claim.

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Andrea Woods
seen at 20:34, 16 February 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: 9540451 Teacher’s date...
Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Karl Steven Hogg
seen at 20:34, 16 February 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: 0412280 Teacher’s date...
Guidance: Alternative provision free school revenue funding
seen at 20:34, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document to reflect changes to funding rates.

This guide gives information about revenue funding for alternative provision (AP) free schools for the 2014 to 2015 academic year.

Guidance: Citizenship programmes of study for key stages 1 and 2
seen at 20:34, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

This departmental advice is for:

school leaders school staff

It is relevant to all schools teaching key stages 1 and 2.

Guidance: WEEE regulations: distributor templates
seen at 20:34, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Two templates for distributors to help them fulfil their obligations under the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) regulations:

customer information on distributor takeback obligations...
Guidance: Portugal – Prisoner Pack
seen at 20:33, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update Portugal Prisoner Pack February 2015.

This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British Nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer ...

Policy paper: Public service pensions increase: 2015
seen at 20:33, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to rectify error in multiplier table

The multiplier tables are produced to help scheme administrators correctly apply the annual increase to public service pensions, taking into account...

Guidance: Ebola: advice and risk assessment for educational, childcare and young persons’ settings
seen at 20:33, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This flowchart explains how to assess an unwell child returning or visiting from affected countries.

Guidance: Ebola virus disease: information for family and friends of humanitarian aid workers
seen at 20:33, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This leaflet looks at the risks posed to the family and friends of humanitarian aid workers working in West Africa as part of the Ebola response, including:

how Ebola is...
Guidance: Ebola: aircraft cleaning and decontamination after suspect case
seen at 20:33, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

Guidance on:

risk of infection from a travelling passenger who has visited Ebola affected countries in West Africa risk assessment of Ebola suspected cases
Policy paper: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 20:33, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list due to two new notices, Ukraine (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity) (Reg 2015/240), Iran (Nuclear Proliferation) (Reg 2015/230)

HM Treasury is responsible for the implementation...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions, Iran (nuclear proliferation)
seen at 20:32, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated due to new notice, Iran (Nuclear Proliferation) (Reg 2015/230)

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

Policy paper: Financial sanctions, Ukraine (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity)
seen at 20:31, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated due to notice Ukraine (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity) (Reg 2015/240)

In March 2014 the European Union imposed restrictive measures against certain persons responsible for actions...

News story: Home Secretary announces judge to lead statutory inquiry into historical child sexual abuse
seen at 20:30, 16 February in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Justice Goddard, a judge of the High Court of New Zealand, has accepted the post and will appear at a pre-appointment hearing before the Home Affairs Select Committee on 11 February.

The Home Secretary...

News story: Home Secretary announces independent review of welfare in detention
seen at 20:30, 16 February in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

It will seek to identify whether improvements can be made to safeguard the health and wellbeing of detainees, and those being escorted in the UK. Stephen Shaw CBE, a former Prisons and Probation Ombudsman for...

Government response: Statement by HMRC on tax evasion and the HSBC Suisse data leak
seen at 20:30, 16 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Since April 2010, the government has:

secured £100 billion of compliance revenues secured £31 billion from large business compliance work brought in £2 billion of revenues...
Press release: Report 01/2015 Fatal accident near Newark North Gate station
seen at 20:30, 16 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Summary

At around 11:34 hrs on 22 January 2014, a track worker was struck by a passenger train as it approached Newark North Gate station. He was part of a team of three carrying out ultrasonic inspection of...

News story: Priti Patel visits Midlands businesses expanding into new territory
seen at 20:30, 16 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Priti Patel was in Warwickshire today (Monday 16 February) visiting two businesses moving into new ground.

Momentum Engineering Ltd in Coleshill is a leading supplier...

Press release: PM meeting with the Sultan of Brunei: February 2015
seen at 20:30, 16 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the meeting, a Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister welcomed His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei to Chequers this morning. They agreed to renew a long standing agreement to station...

Guidance: How Universal Credit helps make work pay
seen at 18:45, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of How Universal Credit makes work pay added.

This guide provides an overview of how a claimant’s Universal Credit payments are affected when they start work or earn more. It explains...

Guidance: Touchbase: DWP news for advisers and intermediaries: Feb 2015
seen at 18:45, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Touchbase is a monthly publication for external organisations and people who work with or advise our customers. It has news about:

benefits, pensions and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) services ...
Guidance: Technical and vocational qualifications for 14- to 19-year-olds
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated '2017 16 to 19 performance tables: qualifications in the tech level category' document. 2 'Active IQ' qualifications have moved from health and social care to the sport and active leisure section...

Transparency data: HMT Ministers' meetings, hospitality, gifts and overseas travel: 1 July to 30 September 2013
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include latest information

This document contains information about our ministers’ meetings, hospitality, gifts and overseas travel for the period 1 July to 30 September 2013.

Policy paper: Digital economy strategy 2015-2018
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

The global digital services market will be worth as much as the entire UK economy by 2020.

Our digital economy strategy 2015 to 2018 shows how we will spend £30 million a year over the next ...

Guidance: Whistleblowing: list of prescribed people and bodies
seen at 18:43, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Ofqual's email address in publication BIS/15/43 updated.

If you decide to blow the whistle to a prescribed person rather than your employer, you must make sure that you’ve chosen the correct person...

FOI release: DfT: spending on advertising, 2012 to 2014
seen at 18:43, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

This letter responds to a Freedom of Information request asking about money the Department for Transport (DfT) has spent on advertising. The requester specifically asks for details of spending on adverts, advertorial...

Independent report: 2014 Belgo-British Conference report on creation and business
seen at 18:42, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

The Belgo-British Conference happens yearly and alternates between Belgium and the UK. It aims to enrich both countries’ mutual interests in areas as varied as politics, economy, culture, media or academia.

Guidance: Chickerell firing times
seen at 18:42, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for March 2015.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry’s, smart phones and...

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 18:42, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times 1 to 15 March 2015.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry’s, smart phones...

Guidance: DBS referral guides
seen at 18:40, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated making representations referral guide to include more information about writing to the DBS.

Referral guides include:

when to refer: provides guidance on when an employer or volunteer...
Form: Stopping up and diversion of highways
seen at 18:40, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added flow chart and new version of application form 247 which has been revised and standardised following stakeholder feedback.

You should use this form and guidance if you need to apply for an...

Form: Removal of public rights of way over land held for planning purposes
seen at 18:39, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new version of application form 251 which has been revised and standardised following stakeholder feedback.

Local councils can use this form to apply for an order under section 251 of ...

Form: Removal of vehicle rights to pedestrianise a highway
seen at 18:39, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Local councils can use this form when applying for an order to remove vehicle rights on a highway and bring about its pedestrianisation. The application must be made by the local planning authority and there ...

FOI release: Social media spend
seen at 18:39, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Response to Freedom of Information request regarding spending on social media over the last three financial years in relation to the following questions:

What is the number of staff working at the department...
Decision: CAC outcome: BECTU & Picturehouse Cinemas Limited
seen at 18:39, 16 February in Search (Our copy).
The decisions set out: * names of CAC panel members * name of the case manager * issue in dispute * views of the parties * considerations of the panel * final...
Guidance: Cloud software services and the Data Protection Act
seen at 18:38, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document: a new supplier has been added to the self-accreditation listing.

This departmental advice is for:

local authorities school leaders school staff governing bodies
FOI release: Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) subsidy on solar arrays
seen at 18:35, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Solar arrays EIRs: evidence relating to removal of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) subsidy on solar arrays.

Guidance: Sexual identity issues in the asylum claim
seen at 18:35, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

This guidance helps us get the information we need to make a balanced decision on whether you meet the threshold for an asylum or human rights claim.

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Andrea Woods
seen at 18:35, 16 February 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: 9540451 Teacher’s date...
Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Karl Steven Hogg
seen at 18:34, 16 February 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: 0412280 Teacher’s date...
Guidance: Alternative provision free school revenue funding
seen at 18:34, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document to reflect changes to funding rates.

This guide gives information about revenue funding for alternative provision (AP) free schools for the 2014 to 2015 academic year.

Guidance: Citizenship programmes of study for key stages 1 and 2
seen at 18:34, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

This departmental advice is for:

school leaders school staff

It is relevant to all schools teaching key stages 1 and 2.

Guidance: WEEE regulations: distributor templates
seen at 18:34, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Two templates for distributors to help them fulfil their obligations under the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) regulations:

customer information on distributor takeback obligations...
Guidance: Portugal – Prisoner Pack
seen at 18:34, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update Portugal Prisoner Pack February 2015.

This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British Nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer ...

Policy paper: Public service pensions increase: 2015
seen at 18:33, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to rectify error in multiplier table

The multiplier tables are produced to help scheme administrators correctly apply the annual increase to public service pensions, taking into account...

Notice: LN2 2NA, Bishop Burton College: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:33, 16 February 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: BH20 5JH, Burnbake Campsite Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:33, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. The arrangements are explained in their...

Guidance: Ebola: advice and risk assessment for educational, childcare and young persons’ settings
seen at 18:33, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This flowchart explains how to assess an unwell child returning or visiting from affected countries.

Guidance: Ebola virus disease: information for family and friends of humanitarian aid workers
seen at 18:33, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This leaflet looks at the risks posed to the family and friends of humanitarian aid workers working in West Africa as part of the Ebola response, including:

how Ebola is...
Guidance: Ebola: aircraft cleaning and decontamination after suspect case
seen at 18:33, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

Guidance on:

risk of infection from a travelling passenger who has visited Ebola affected countries in West Africa risk assessment of Ebola suspected cases
Policy paper: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 18:33, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list due to two new notices, Ukraine (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity) (Reg 2015/240), Iran (Nuclear Proliferation) (Reg 2015/230)

HM Treasury is responsible for the implementation...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions, Iran (nuclear proliferation)
seen at 18:32, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated due to new notice, Iran (Nuclear Proliferation) (Reg 2015/230)

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

Policy paper: Financial sanctions, Ukraine (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity)
seen at 18:31, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated due to notice Ukraine (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity) (Reg 2015/240)

In March 2014 the European Union imposed restrictive measures against certain persons responsible for actions...

News story: Home Secretary announces judge to lead statutory inquiry into historical child sexual abuse
seen at 18:31, 16 February in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Justice Goddard, a judge of the High Court of New Zealand, has accepted the post and will appear at a pre-appointment hearing before the Home Affairs Select Committee on 11 February.

The Home Secretary...

News story: Home Secretary announces independent review of welfare in detention
seen at 18:31, 16 February in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

It will seek to identify whether improvements can be made to safeguard the health and wellbeing of detainees, and those being escorted in the UK. Stephen Shaw CBE, a former Prisons and Probation Ombudsman for...

Government response: Statement by HMRC on tax evasion and the HSBC Suisse data leak
seen at 18:30, 16 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Since April 2010, the government has:

secured £100 billion of compliance revenues secured £31 billion from large business compliance work brought in £2 billion of revenues...
News story: Digital economy: £120 million for innovative business projects
seen at 18:30, 16 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Innovate UK’s digital economy strategy will help to keep the UK at the forefront of digital innovation over the next 4 years.

We will spend £15 million a year supporting innovative business ...

Press release: Report 01/2015 Fatal accident near Newark North Gate station
seen at 18:30, 16 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Summary

At around 11:34 hrs on 22 January 2014, a track worker was struck by a passenger train as it approached Newark North Gate station. He was part of a team of three carrying out ultrasonic inspection of...

Press release: Women entrepreneurs are untapped talent says report
seen at 18:30, 16 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Women entrepreneurs could play a bigger role in the UK economy, creating jobs and boosting growth as well as reducing gender inequality, according to the findings of an independent report published today (16 ...

News story: Points of Light: February 2015 winners
seen at 18:30, 16 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient 223: Mike Bright.

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

212. Keely Hohmann (Telford...
Press release: Major £5.4 million school rebuild gets underway in east Yorkshire
seen at 18:30, 16 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The school is 1 of 10 in Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire to be rebuilt as part of the first phase of the government’s priority school building programme (PSBP), worth £2.4 billion, which will address...

Press release: Major £4.2 million school rebuild gets underway in east Yorkshire
seen at 18:30, 16 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The school is 1 of 10 in Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire to be rebuilt under the first phase of the government’s priority school building programme (PSBP), worth £2.4 billion, which will address the...

Press release: PM phone calls with Danish PM, Ban Ki Moon and Bishop Angaelos
seen at 18:30, 16 February in News and communications (Our copy).
PM call with Danish PM Thorning-Schmidt

Following the call, a Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister called the Danish Prime Minister, Helle Thorning-Schmidt, today to personally offer...

Press release: Major £3.9 million school rebuild gets underway in the North West
seen at 18:30, 16 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The school is 1 of 39 in the North West to be rebuilt under the first phase of the government’s priority school building programme (PSBP), worth £2.4 billion, which will address the needs of 260 of ...

News story: Priti Patel visits Midlands businesses expanding into new territory
seen at 18:30, 16 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Priti Patel was in Warwickshire today (Monday 18 February) visiting two businesses moving into new ground.

Momentum Engineering Ltd in Coleshill is a leading supplier...

Guidance: Local Enterprise Partnerships: increasing their influence on skills budgets
seen at 16:46, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out detail of how the government and Skills Funding Agency (SFA) will ensure that commitments made in the Local Growth Deals announced in July 2014 will be met through the skills funding...

Guidance: Universal Credit and your home
seen at 16:45, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised version with new information about the roll-out of Universal Credit.

This guide explains how Universal Credit supports claimants who need help with their housing costs.

It explains...

Guidance: Universal Credit and your family
seen at 16:45, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised version with new information about the roll-out of Universal Credit.

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

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Guidance: Universal Credit and your Claimant Commitment
seen at 16:45, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised version with new information about the roll-out of Universal Credit.

This guide explains how people who claim Universal Credit will need to accept a Claimant Commitment before they can ...

Research and analysis: Process evaluation of the private law children cases expert evidence pilot
seen at 16:45, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) implemented a pilot scheme to fund DNA, drug and alcohol tests in private law children cases where a test was deemed necessary to resolve proceedings justly. This report summarises...

Guidance: Universal Credit and work
seen at 16:45, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised version with new information about the roll-out of Universal Credit.

This guide describes how Universal Credit aims to make sure that people are better off in work than on benefits.

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Guidance: Universal Credit and other benefits
seen at 16:45, 16 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised version with new information about the roll-out of Universal Credit.

This guide provides links to information on the extra support you may be able to get if you receive Universal Credit...