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02 March 2015

Guidance: C to D signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 23:59, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledges for 2d3 Ltd, CSS Global Consultating, and Dunster House.

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: HB Direct March 2015: Issue 157
seen at 23:59, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This issue contains information about:

Universal Credit – families expansion Universal Credit – national expansion Universal Credit at Work – spring 2015 new online help for job seekers Data Transport...
Policy paper: River Roding flood risk management scheme
seen at 23:58, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Newsletter added

These documents explain the plans to manage flood risk in an area that stretches from Stansted Airport in the north, to the River Thames at Dagenham in the south.

Research and analysis: Compulsory country of origin marking: impact on UK business
seen at 23:57, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This research examines the costs and benefits of proposals to introduce compulsory country of origin marking within consumer product safety regulation.

It’s aimed at improving the evidence base. It includes...

Transparency data: Local authority interactive tool (LAIT)
seen at 23:57, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tool and version log.

The tool presents information in interactive tables and charts with the local authority’s rank and position within the national context. It includes data on:

...
Impact assessment: Pub companies and tenants: Pubs Code and adjudicator
seen at 23:55, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The RPC Opinion section in the publication was changed from 'Awaiting Scrutiny' to 'GREEN'.

This impact assessment updates previous versions. It reflects changes made to Part 4 (Pubs Code and Adjudicator...

Guidance: Starter homes guidance
seen at 23:55, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

The government is determined that more people have the opportunity to buy their own home, and is keen to ensure first time buyers find it easier to take their first steps onto the property ladder.

...

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 23:55, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period 15 to 31 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...

Consultation outcome: Stepping onto the property ladder
seen at 23:54, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response to the consultation added.

The government is determined that more people have the opportunity to buy their own home, and is keen to ensure first time buyers find it easier to...

Guidance: Self Assessment technical specifications (2015): partnership returns
seen at 23:54, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Specials and exclusions PDF has been updated to version 2.0 (19 February 2015).

Partnership returns technical specifications for software developers working with the Self Assessment Online service...

Correspondence: Electricity Market Reform: stakeholder bulletins
seen at 23:54, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication of latest EMR stakeholder bulletins.

Stakeholders interested in Electricity Market Reform can be notified of new publications, announcements and upcoming events through our stakeholder...

Form: Academy and free school: mainstream model funding agreements
seen at 23:52, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to the online form schools can use to create their funding agreement if they are converting as a single mainstream academy.

These model funding agreements are for:

schools in...
Guidance: Rent to Buy 2015 to 2017: prospectus
seen at 23:51, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Supplementary information added

The prospectus sets out the detail of the funding and bidding process of the Rent to Buy scheme. Funding is available for schemes outside of London.

Bidders...

Guidance: Pension flexibilities: amendments to occupational pension schemes regulations
seen at 23:51, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added draft of The Pension Schemes Act 2015 (Transitional Provisions and Appropriate Independent Advice) Regulations 2015.

The new pension flexibilities announced at Budget 2014 will allow...

Transparency data: CMA: structure
seen at 23:51, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Organisation chart updated.

This document sets out the structure of the CMA as at March 2015.

Guidance: Risk protection arrangement (RPA) for academies: membership rules
seen at 23:49, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to add a version of the membership rules for church academies.

The RPA membership rules set out the full scope of the risk protection arrangement. DfE expects members of the RPA to have...

Transparency data: Independent schools: approved inspectorates
seen at 23:48, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

The 3 letters to independent inspectorates outline the agreements the Department for Education (DfE) has reached with the 3 approved inspectorates of independent schools:

The School Inspection Service (...
Guidance: Chapters 23 to 44: operational enforcement activity
seen at 23:44, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated chapters - 30 and 33.

Enforcement instructions and guidance documents on operational enforcement activity used by UK Visas and Immigration.

Guidance: Chapter 45: families and children
seen at 23:42, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated chapter 45(a).

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

Guidance: Chapters 46 to 62: detention and removals
seen at 23:35, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated chapters - 48 and 51.

Enforcement instructions and guidance documents on detention and removals used by UK Visas and Immigration.

Correspondence: NHS IT: Local Service Provider benefits realisation
seen at 23:35, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: CSC Local Service Provider Lorenzo benefits letter added

Evidence shows that organisations who have implemented electronic patient record systems have can provide benefits to patients and the wider...

Guidance: Children of British citizen fathers: become a British citizen
seen at 23:35, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

Details of the new registration processes under Section 65 of the Immigration Act 2014.

This includes a registration route for:

those who would have become British...
Guidance: Cabinet Office controls
seen at 23:32, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updates to annexes

The Cabinet Office controls, along with long-term structural reform programmes, are a core component of the work to reduce wasteful expenditure and help reduce the fiscal deficit...

Correspondence: Resilience planning for early 2015/16
seen at 23:32, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Monitor along with national tripartite partners (NHS TDA, NHS England) and ADASS has published a joint letter to all providers and commissioners setting out planning requirements for the Easter bank holiday period...

Correspondence: Science practicals: Nicky Morgan writes to Ofqual
seen at 23:31, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Secretary of State for Education Nicky Morgan writes to Ofqual Chief Executive Glenys Stacey regarding the assessment of science practicals.

Guidance: Canada – Consular Fees
seen at 23:31, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated fees in Canadian dollars

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Peru – Consular Fees
seen at 23:31, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: UPDATE: March 2015

A full list of Consular fees at the British Embassy in Lima.

News story: Home Secretary announces judge to lead statutory inquiry into historical child sexual abuse
seen at 23:30, 2 March 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, 2 March 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...

Press release: Help for small firms by stopping procurement red-tape
seen at 23:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The government today (2 March 2015) unveiled plans to reduce the costly gold-plating of procurement in local government so that town halls can channel money into improving services and keeping Council Tax down...

News story: Formation of Defence Safety Authority (DSA): what this means for the MAA
seen at 23:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A new organisation, the Defence Safety Authority (DSA), will be launched on 01 April 2015. The DSA will bring together the Defence Safety and Environment Authority (DSEA), Military Aviation Authority (MAA) and...

Guidance: Digital voter engagement and registration toolkit
seen at 23:13, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Video added with tips from Gingerbread on how to run a digital voter registration campaign.

This digital voter registration toolkit has been developed by the Cabinet Office in partnership with <...

Guidance: Denmark - list of medical facilities/practitioners
seen at 23:13, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This list of English-speaking medical facilities/practitioners in Denmark has been prepared for British nationals who require medical assistance.

Promotional material: Vaccination timeline
seen at 23:13, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include full range of vaccines introduced between 1996 and 2010.

This updated timeline includes the latest introductions to the vaccination programme in the UK.

Notice: Tariff Stop Press Notice 10 (2015): amendments to volume 2
seen at 23:13, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as a Tariff Stop Press Notice and includes the latest amendments to volume 2 of the printed version of the UK Trade Tariff and CHIEF from 1 January 2015.

FOI release: European Union directives transposed into UK law in 2014
seen at 23:13, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Provides information for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) including EU directives transposed into UK law and regulations introduced as a result of EU legislation in 2014.

This ...

Notice: YO25 9PF: Environmental permit issued
seen at 23:13, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency publish surrenders that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the surrender letter and decision document for:

Operator name: BOCM...
Guidance: Customs Information Paper 7 (2015): new arrangements for import entries subject to Trading Standards controls
seen at 23:13, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This CIP provides information about amendments to the new arrangements for entries subject to Trading Standards controls from 23 February 2015 and updates the arrangements previously advised in Customs Information...

Guidance: A to B signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 23:05, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledges for A & P Group Ltd, AECOM, and Alchemy Global.

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: C to D signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 22:59, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledges for 2d3 Ltd, CSS Global Consultating, and Dunster House.

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: HB Direct March 2015: Issue 157
seen at 22:59, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This issue contains information about:

Universal Credit – families expansion Universal Credit – national expansion Universal Credit at Work – spring 2015 new online help for job seekers Data Transport...
Policy paper: River Roding flood risk management scheme
seen at 22:58, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Newsletter added

These documents explain the plans to manage flood risk in an area that stretches from Stansted Airport in the north, to the River Thames at Dagenham in the south.

Research and analysis: Compulsory country of origin marking: impact on UK business
seen at 22:57, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This research examines the costs and benefits of proposals to introduce compulsory country of origin marking within consumer product safety regulation.

It’s aimed at improving the evidence base. It includes...

Transparency data: Local authority interactive tool (LAIT)
seen at 22:57, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tool and version log.

The tool presents information in interactive tables and charts with the local authority’s rank and position within the national context. It includes data on:

...
Impact assessment: Pub companies and tenants: Pubs Code and adjudicator
seen at 22:55, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The RPC Opinion section in the publication was changed from 'Awaiting Scrutiny' to 'GREEN'.

This impact assessment updates previous versions. It reflects changes made to Part 4 (Pubs Code and Adjudicator...

Guidance: Starter homes guidance
seen at 22:55, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

The government is determined that more people have the opportunity to buy their own home, and is keen to ensure first time buyers find it easier to take their first steps onto the property ladder.

...

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 22:55, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period 15 to 31 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...

Consultation outcome: Stepping onto the property ladder
seen at 22:54, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response to the consultation added.

The government is determined that more people have the opportunity to buy their own home, and is keen to ensure first time buyers find it easier to...

Guidance: Self Assessment technical specifications (2015): partnership returns
seen at 22:54, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Specials and exclusions PDF has been updated to version 2.0 (19 February 2015).

Partnership returns technical specifications for software developers working with the Self Assessment Online service...

Correspondence: Electricity Market Reform: stakeholder bulletins
seen at 22:53, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication of latest EMR stakeholder bulletins.

Stakeholders interested in Electricity Market Reform can be notified of new publications, announcements and upcoming events through our stakeholder...

Form: Academy and free school: mainstream model funding agreements
seen at 22:51, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to the online form schools can use to create their funding agreement if they are converting as a single mainstream academy.

These model funding agreements are for:

schools in...
Guidance: Rent to Buy 2015 to 2017: prospectus
seen at 22:51, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Supplementary information added

The prospectus sets out the detail of the funding and bidding process of the Rent to Buy scheme. Funding is available for schemes outside of London.

Bidders...

Guidance: Pension flexibilities: amendments to occupational pension schemes regulations
seen at 22:50, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added draft of The Pension Schemes Act 2015 (Transitional Provisions and Appropriate Independent Advice) Regulations 2015.

The new pension flexibilities announced at Budget 2014 will allow...

Transparency data: CMA: structure
seen at 22:50, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Organisation chart updated.

This document sets out the structure of the CMA as at March 2015.

Guidance: Risk protection arrangement (RPA) for academies: membership rules
seen at 22:48, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to add a version of the membership rules for church academies.

The RPA membership rules set out the full scope of the risk protection arrangement. DfE expects members of the RPA to have...

Transparency data: Independent schools: approved inspectorates
seen at 22:48, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

The 3 letters to independent inspectorates outline the agreements the Department for Education (DfE) has reached with the 3 approved inspectorates of independent schools:

The School Inspection Service (...
Guidance: Chapters 23 to 44: operational enforcement activity
seen at 22:44, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated chapters - 30 and 33.

Enforcement instructions and guidance documents on operational enforcement activity used by UK Visas and Immigration.

Guidance: Chapter 45: families and children
seen at 22:42, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated chapter 45(a).

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

Guidance: Chapters 46 to 62: detention and removals
seen at 22:35, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated chapters - 48 and 51.

Enforcement instructions and guidance documents on detention and removals used by UK Visas and Immigration.

Correspondence: NHS IT: Local Service Provider benefits realisation
seen at 22:35, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: CSC Local Service Provider Lorenzo benefits letter added

Evidence shows that organisations who have implemented electronic patient record systems have can provide benefits to patients and the wider...

Guidance: Children of British citizen fathers: become a British citizen
seen at 22:35, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

Details of the new registration processes under Section 65 of the Immigration Act 2014.

This includes a registration route for:

those who would have become British...
Guidance: Cabinet Office controls
seen at 22:32, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updates to annexes

The Cabinet Office controls, along with long-term structural reform programmes, are a core component of the work to reduce wasteful expenditure and help reduce the fiscal deficit...

Correspondence: Resilience planning for early 2015/16
seen at 22:32, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Monitor along with national tripartite partners (NHS TDA, NHS England) and ADASS has published a joint letter to all providers and commissioners setting out planning requirements for the Easter bank holiday period...

Correspondence: Science practicals: Nicky Morgan writes to Ofqual
seen at 22:32, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Secretary of State for Education Nicky Morgan writes to Ofqual Chief Executive Glenys Stacey regarding the assessment of science practicals.

Guidance: Canada – Consular Fees
seen at 22:32, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated fees in Canadian dollars

A full list of Consular fees

News story: Home Secretary announces judge to lead statutory inquiry into historical child sexual abuse
seen at 22:30, 2 March 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 22:30, 2 March 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...

Press release: Help for small firms by stopping procurement red-tape
seen at 22:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The government today (2 March 2015) unveiled plans to reduce the costly gold-plating of procurement in local government so that town halls can channel money into improving services and keeping Council Tax down...

News story: Formation of Defence Safety Authority (DSA): what this means for the MAA
seen at 22:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A new organisation, the Defence Safety Authority (DSA), will be launched on 01 April 2015. The DSA will bring together the Defence Safety and Environment Authority (DSEA), Military Aviation Authority (MAA) and...

Guidance: Digital voter engagement and registration toolkit
seen at 22:16, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Video added with tips from Gingerbread on how to run a digital voter registration campaign.

This digital voter registration toolkit has been developed by the Cabinet Office in partnership with <...

Guidance: Denmark - list of medical facilities/practitioners
seen at 22:16, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This list of English-speaking medical facilities/practitioners in Denmark has been prepared for British nationals who require medical assistance.

Corporate report: Human Rights and Democracy Report 2010
seen at 22:16, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This report provides an overview of activity in 2010 by the FCO and its diplomatic network to defend human rights and promote democracy around the world. It also sets out the analysis on country situations and...

Promotional material: Vaccination timeline
seen at 22:16, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include full range of vaccines introduced between 1996 and 2010.

This updated timeline includes the latest introductions to the vaccination programme in the UK.

Notice: Tariff Stop Press Notice 10 (2015): amendments to volume 2
seen at 22:15, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as a Tariff Stop Press Notice and includes the latest amendments to volume 2 of the printed version of the UK Trade Tariff and CHIEF from 1 January 2015.

FOI release: European Union directives transposed into UK law in 2014
seen at 22:15, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Provides information for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) including EU directives transposed into UK law and regulations introduced as a result of EU legislation in 2014.

This ...

Notice: YO25 9PF: Environmental permit issued
seen at 22:15, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency publish surrenders that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the surrender letter and decision document for:

Operator name: BOCM...
Guidance: Customs Information Paper 7 (2015): new arrangements for import entries subject to Trading Standards controls
seen at 22:15, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This CIP provides information about amendments to the new arrangements for entries subject to Trading Standards controls from 23 February 2015 and updates the arrangements previously advised in Customs Information...

Guidance: A to B signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 22:06, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledges for A & P Group Ltd, AECOM, and Alchemy Global.

About the corporate covenant

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

Corporate report: Human Rights and Democracy Report 2011
seen at 22:03, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This report provides an overview of activity in 2011 by the FCO and its diplomatic network to defend human rights and promote democracy around the world. It also sets out the analysis on country situations and...

Guidance: C to D signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 22:00, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledges for 2d3 Ltd, CSS Global Consultating, and Dunster House.

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: HB Direct March 2015: Issue 157
seen at 22:00, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This issue contains information about:

Universal Credit – families expansion Universal Credit – national expansion Universal Credit at Work – spring 2015 new online help for job seekers Data Transport...
Policy paper: River Roding flood risk management scheme
seen at 22:00, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Newsletter added

These documents explain the plans to manage flood risk in an area that stretches from Stansted Airport in the north, to the River Thames at Dagenham in the south.

Corporate report: Human Rights and Democracy Report 2012
seen at 21:59, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This report provides an overview of activity in 2012 by the FCO and its diplomatic network to defend human rights and promote democracy around the world. It also sets out the analysis on country situations and...

Research and analysis: Compulsory country of origin marking: impact on UK business
seen at 21:59, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This research examines the costs and benefits of proposals to introduce compulsory country of origin marking within consumer product safety regulation.

It’s aimed at improving the evidence base. It includes...

Transparency data: Local authority interactive tool (LAIT)
seen at 21:58, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tool and version log.

The tool presents information in interactive tables and charts with the local authority’s rank and position within the national context. It includes data on:

...
Guidance: Commissioning sexual health, reproductive health and HIV services
seen at 21:58, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded updated versions of 'Making it work: a guide to whole system commissioning for sexual health, reproductive health and HIV (full document) and 'Making it work: a guide to whole system commissioning...

Impact assessment: Pub companies and tenants: Pubs Code and adjudicator
seen at 21:56, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The RPC Opinion section in the publication was changed from 'Awaiting Scrutiny' to 'GREEN'.

This impact assessment updates previous versions. It reflects changes made to Part 4 (Pubs Code and Adjudicator...

Guidance: Starter homes guidance
seen at 21:56, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

The government is determined that more people have the opportunity to buy their own home, and is keen to ensure first time buyers find it easier to take their first steps onto the property ladder.

...

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 21:56, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period 15 to 31 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...

Consultation outcome: Stepping onto the property ladder
seen at 21:56, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response to the consultation added.

The government is determined that more people have the opportunity to buy their own home, and is keen to ensure first time buyers find it easier to...

Guidance: Self Assessment technical specifications (2015): partnership returns
seen at 21:55, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Specials and exclusions PDF has been updated to version 2.0 (19 February 2015).

Partnership returns technical specifications for software developers working with the Self Assessment Online service...

Correspondence: Electricity Market Reform: stakeholder bulletins
seen at 21:54, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication of latest EMR stakeholder bulletins.

Stakeholders interested in Electricity Market Reform can be notified of new publications, announcements and upcoming events through our stakeholder...

Form: Academy and free school: mainstream model funding agreements
seen at 21:52, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to the online form schools can use to create their funding agreement if they are converting as a single mainstream academy.

These model funding agreements are for:

schools in...
Guidance: Rent to Buy 2015 to 2017: prospectus
seen at 21:51, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Supplementary information added

The prospectus sets out the detail of the funding and bidding process of the Rent to Buy scheme. Funding is available for schemes outside of London.

Bidders...

Guidance: Pension flexibilities: amendments to occupational pension schemes regulations
seen at 21:51, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added draft of The Pension Schemes Act 2015 (Transitional Provisions and Appropriate Independent Advice) Regulations 2015.

The new pension flexibilities announced at Budget 2014 will allow...

Transparency data: CMA: structure
seen at 21:51, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Organisation chart updated.

This document sets out the structure of the CMA as at March 2015.

Guidance: Risk protection arrangement (RPA) for academies: membership rules
seen at 21:49, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to add a version of the membership rules for church academies.

The RPA membership rules set out the full scope of the risk protection arrangement. DfE expects members of the RPA to have...

Transparency data: Independent schools: approved inspectorates
seen at 21:48, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

The 3 letters to independent inspectorates outline the agreements the Department for Education (DfE) has reached with the 3 approved inspectorates of independent schools:

The School Inspection Service (...
Guidance: MAA regulatory notices (RN)
seen at 21:47, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: RN/2015/03 has been added.

Military aviation regulations have been completely revised and have been published under a new framework and format as a suite of MAA Regulatory Publications (MRP).

Guidance: Chapters 23 to 44: operational enforcement activity
seen at 21:44, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated chapters - 30 and 33.

Enforcement instructions and guidance documents on operational enforcement activity used by UK Visas and Immigration.

Guidance: Chapter 45: families and children
seen at 21:42, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated chapter 45(a).

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

Guidance: Chapters 46 to 62: detention and removals
seen at 21:35, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated chapters - 48 and 51.

Enforcement instructions and guidance documents on detention and removals used by UK Visas and Immigration.

Correspondence: NHS IT: Local Service Provider benefits realisation
seen at 21:35, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: CSC Local Service Provider Lorenzo benefits letter added

Evidence shows that organisations who have implemented electronic patient record systems have can provide benefits to patients and the wider...

Guidance: Children of British citizen fathers: become a British citizen
seen at 21:35, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

Details of the new registration processes under Section 65 of the Immigration Act 2014.

This includes a registration route for:

those who would have become British...
Guidance: Cabinet Office controls
seen at 21:32, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updates to annexes

The Cabinet Office controls, along with long-term structural reform programmes, are a core component of the work to reduce wasteful expenditure and help reduce the fiscal deficit...

Correspondence: Resilience planning for early 2015/16
seen at 21:32, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Monitor along with national tripartite partners (NHS TDA, NHS England) and ADASS has published a joint letter to all providers and commissioners setting out planning requirements for the Easter bank holiday period...

Correspondence: Science practicals: Nicky Morgan writes to Ofqual
seen at 21:32, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Secretary of State for Education Nicky Morgan writes to Ofqual Chief Executive Glenys Stacey regarding the assessment of science practicals.

Guidance: Canada – Consular Fees
seen at 21:31, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated fees in Canadian dollars

A full list of Consular fees

News story: Home Secretary announces judge to lead statutory inquiry into historical child sexual abuse
seen at 21:30, 2 March 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, 2 March 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...

Press release: Help for small firms by stopping procurement red-tape
seen at 21:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The government today (2 March 2015) unveiled plans to reduce the costly gold-plating of procurement in local government so that town halls can channel money into improving services and keeping Council Tax down...

News story: Formation of Defence Safety Authority (DSA): what this means for the MAA
seen at 21:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A new organisation, the Defence Safety Authority (DSA), will be launched on 01 April 2015. The DSA will bring together the Defence Safety and Environment Authority (DSEA), Military Aviation Authority (MAA) and...

Guidance: Digital voter engagement and registration toolkit
seen at 21:17, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Video added with tips from Gingerbread on how to run a digital voter registration campaign.

This digital voter registration toolkit has been developed by the Cabinet Office in partnership with <...

Guidance: Denmark - list of medical facilities/practitioners
seen at 21:16, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This list of English-speaking medical facilities/practitioners in Denmark has been prepared for British nationals who require medical assistance.

Promotional material: Vaccination timeline
seen at 21:16, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include full range of vaccines introduced between 1996 and 2010.

This updated timeline includes the latest introductions to the vaccination programme in the UK.

Notice: Tariff Stop Press Notice 10 (2015): amendments to volume 2
seen at 21:16, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as a Tariff Stop Press Notice and includes the latest amendments to volume 2 of the printed version of the UK Trade Tariff and CHIEF from 1 January 2015.

FOI release: European Union directives transposed into UK law in 2014
seen at 21:16, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Provides information for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) including EU directives transposed into UK law and regulations introduced as a result of EU legislation in 2014.

This ...

Notice: YO25 9PF: Environmental permit issued
seen at 21:16, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency publish surrenders that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the surrender letter and decision document for:

Operator name: BOCM...
Guidance: Customs Information Paper 7 (2015): new arrangements for import entries subject to Trading Standards controls
seen at 21:16, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This CIP provides information about amendments to the new arrangements for entries subject to Trading Standards controls from 23 February 2015 and updates the arrangements previously advised in Customs Information...

Corporate report: Human Rights and Democracy Report 2003
seen at 21:14, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This report provides an overview of activity in 2003 by the FCO and its diplomatic network to defend human rights and promote democracy around the world. It also sets out the analysis on country situations and...

Guidance: A to B signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 21:07, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledges for A & P Group Ltd, AECOM, and Alchemy Global.

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: C to D signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 21:01, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledges for 2d3 Ltd, CSS Global Consultating, and Dunster House.

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: HB Direct March 2015: Issue 157
seen at 21:01, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This issue contains information about:

Universal Credit – families expansion Universal Credit – national expansion Universal Credit at Work – spring 2015 new online help for job seekers Data Transport...
Policy paper: River Roding flood risk management scheme
seen at 21:01, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Newsletter added

These documents explain the plans to manage flood risk in an area that stretches from Stansted Airport in the north, to the River Thames at Dagenham in the south.

Research and analysis: Compulsory country of origin marking: impact on UK business
seen at 21:00, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This research examines the costs and benefits of proposals to introduce compulsory country of origin marking within consumer product safety regulation.

It’s aimed at improving the evidence base. It includes...

Transparency data: Local authority interactive tool (LAIT)
seen at 20:59, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tool and version log.

The tool presents information in interactive tables and charts with the local authority’s rank and position within the national context. It includes data on:

...
Impact assessment: Pub companies and tenants: Pubs Code and adjudicator
seen at 20:58, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The RPC Opinion section in the publication was changed from 'Awaiting Scrutiny' to 'GREEN'.

This impact assessment updates previous versions. It reflects changes made to Part 4 (Pubs Code and Adjudicator...

Guidance: Starter homes guidance
seen at 20:58, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

The government is determined that more people have the opportunity to buy their own home, and is keen to ensure first time buyers find it easier to take their first steps onto the property ladder.

...

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 20:57, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period 15 to 31 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...

Consultation outcome: Stepping onto the property ladder
seen at 20:57, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response to the consultation added.

The government is determined that more people have the opportunity to buy their own home, and is keen to ensure first time buyers find it easier to...

Guidance: Self Assessment technical specifications (2015): partnership returns
seen at 20:56, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Specials and exclusions PDF has been updated to version 2.0 (19 February 2015).

Partnership returns technical specifications for software developers working with the Self Assessment Online service...

Correspondence: Electricity Market Reform: stakeholder bulletins
seen at 20:56, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication of latest EMR stakeholder bulletins.

Stakeholders interested in Electricity Market Reform can be notified of new publications, announcements and upcoming events through our stakeholder...

Form: Academy and free school: mainstream model funding agreements
seen at 20:54, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to the online form schools can use to create their funding agreement if they are converting as a single mainstream academy.

These model funding agreements are for:

schools in...
Guidance: Rent to Buy 2015 to 2017: prospectus
seen at 20:53, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Supplementary information added

The prospectus sets out the detail of the funding and bidding process of the Rent to Buy scheme. Funding is available for schemes outside of London.

Bidders...

Guidance: Pension flexibilities: amendments to occupational pension schemes regulations
seen at 20:53, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added draft of The Pension Schemes Act 2015 (Transitional Provisions and Appropriate Independent Advice) Regulations 2015.

The new pension flexibilities announced at Budget 2014 will allow...

Transparency data: CMA: structure
seen at 20:52, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Organisation chart updated.

This document sets out the structure of the CMA as at March 2015.

Guidance: Risk protection arrangement (RPA) for academies: membership rules
seen at 20:50, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to add a version of the membership rules for church academies.

The RPA membership rules set out the full scope of the risk protection arrangement. DfE expects members of the RPA to have...

Transparency data: Independent schools: approved inspectorates
seen at 20:50, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

The 3 letters to independent inspectorates outline the agreements the Department for Education (DfE) has reached with the 3 approved inspectorates of independent schools:

The School Inspection Service (...
Guidance: Chapters 23 to 44: operational enforcement activity
seen at 20:45, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated chapters - 30 and 33.

Enforcement instructions and guidance documents on operational enforcement activity used by UK Visas and Immigration.

Guidance: Chapter 45: families and children
seen at 20:44, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated chapter 45(a).

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

Corporate report: Human Rights and Democracy Report 2004
seen at 20:40, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This report provides an overview of activity in 2004 by the FCO and its diplomatic network to defend human rights and promote democracy around the world. It also sets out the analysis on country situations and...

Guidance: Chapters 46 to 62: detention and removals
seen at 20:37, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated chapters - 48 and 51.

Enforcement instructions and guidance documents on detention and removals used by UK Visas and Immigration.

Correspondence: NHS IT: Local Service Provider benefits realisation
seen at 20:36, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: CSC Local Service Provider Lorenzo benefits letter added

Evidence shows that organisations who have implemented electronic patient record systems have can provide benefits to patients and the wider...

Guidance: Children of British citizen fathers: become a British citizen
seen at 20:36, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

Details of the new registration processes under Section 65 of the Immigration Act 2014.

This includes a registration route for:

those who would have become British...
Guidance: Cabinet Office controls
seen at 20:33, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updates to annexes

The Cabinet Office controls, along with long-term structural reform programmes, are a core component of the work to reduce wasteful expenditure and help reduce the fiscal deficit...

Correspondence: Resilience planning for early 2015/16
seen at 20:33, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Monitor along with national tripartite partners (NHS TDA, NHS England) and ADASS has published a joint letter to all providers and commissioners setting out planning requirements for the Easter bank holiday period...

Correspondence: Science practicals: Nicky Morgan writes to Ofqual
seen at 20:33, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Secretary of State for Education Nicky Morgan writes to Ofqual Chief Executive Glenys Stacey regarding the assessment of science practicals.

Guidance: Canada – Consular Fees
seen at 20:33, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated fees in Canadian dollars

A full list of Consular fees

News story: Home Secretary announces judge to lead statutory inquiry into historical child sexual abuse
seen at 20:30, 2 March 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, 2 March 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...

Press release: Help for small firms by stopping procurement red-tape
seen at 20:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The government today (2 March 2015) unveiled plans to reduce the costly gold-plating of procurement in local government so that town halls can channel money into improving services and keeping Council Tax down...

News story: Formation of Defence Safety Authority (DSA): what this means for the MAA
seen at 20:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A new organisation, the Defence Safety Authority (DSA), will be launched on 01 April 2015. The DSA will bring together the Defence Safety and Environment Authority (DSEA), Military Aviation Authority (MAA) and...

Corporate report: Human Rights and Democracy Report 2005
seen at 19:34, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This report provides an overview of activity in 2005 by the FCO and its diplomatic network to defend human rights and promote democracy around the world. It also sets out the analysis on country situations and...

Guidance: Youth democracy peer education: training and resources
seen at 19:19, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Video added with guidance from the Scottish Youth Parliament on voter registration and democratic engagement.

These materials have been developed by the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) ...

Guidance: Digital voter engagement and registration toolkit
seen at 19:19, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Video added with tips from Gingerbread on how to run a digital voter registration campaign.

This digital voter registration toolkit has been developed by the Cabinet Office in partnership with <...

Guidance: Denmark - list of medical facilities/practitioners
seen at 19:18, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This list of English-speaking medical facilities/practitioners in Denmark has been prepared for British nationals who require medical assistance.

Promotional material: Vaccination timeline
seen at 19:18, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include full range of vaccines introduced between 1996 and 2010.

This updated timeline includes the latest introductions to the vaccination programme in the UK.

Notice: Tariff Stop Press Notice 10 (2015): amendments to volume 2
seen at 19:18, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as a Tariff Stop Press Notice and includes the latest amendments to volume 2 of the printed version of the UK Trade Tariff and CHIEF from 1 January 2015.

FOI release: European Union directives transposed into UK law in 2014
seen at 19:18, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Provides information for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) including EU directives transposed into UK law and regulations introduced as a result of EU legislation in 2014.

This ...

Notice: YO25 9PF: Environmental permit issued
seen at 19:18, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency publish surrenders that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the surrender letter and decision document for:

Operator name: BOCM...
Guidance: Customs Information Paper 7 (2015): new arrangements for import entries subject to Trading Standards controls
seen at 19:18, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This CIP provides information about amendments to the new arrangements for entries subject to Trading Standards controls from 23 February 2015 and updates the arrangements previously advised in Customs Information...

Guidance: A to B signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 19:08, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledges for A & P Group Ltd, AECOM, and Alchemy Global.

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: C to D signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 19:02, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledges for 2d3 Ltd, CSS Global Consultating, and Dunster House.

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: HB Direct March 2015: Issue 157
seen at 19:02, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This issue contains information about:

Universal Credit – families expansion Universal Credit – national expansion Universal Credit at Work – spring 2015 new online help for job seekers Data Transport...
Policy paper: River Roding flood risk management scheme
seen at 19:01, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Newsletter added

These documents explain the plans to manage flood risk in an area that stretches from Stansted Airport in the north, to the River Thames at Dagenham in the south.

Research and analysis: Compulsory country of origin marking: impact on UK business
seen at 19:00, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This research examines the costs and benefits of proposals to introduce compulsory country of origin marking within consumer product safety regulation.

It’s aimed at improving the evidence base. It includes...

Transparency data: Local authority interactive tool (LAIT)
seen at 18:59, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tool and version log.

The tool presents information in interactive tables and charts with the local authority’s rank and position within the national context. It includes data on:

...
Impact assessment: Pub companies and tenants: Pubs Code and adjudicator
seen at 18:58, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The RPC Opinion section in the publication was changed from 'Awaiting Scrutiny' to 'GREEN'.

This impact assessment updates previous versions. It reflects changes made to Part 4 (Pubs Code and Adjudicator...

Guidance: Starter homes guidance
seen at 18:58, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

The government is determined that more people have the opportunity to buy their own home, and is keen to ensure first time buyers find it easier to take their first steps onto the property ladder.

...

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 18:58, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period 15 to 31 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...

Consultation outcome: Stepping onto the property ladder
seen at 18:57, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response to the consultation added.

The government is determined that more people have the opportunity to buy their own home, and is keen to ensure first time buyers find it easier to...

Guidance: Self Assessment technical specifications (2015): partnership returns
seen at 18:57, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Specials and exclusions PDF has been updated to version 2.0 (19 February 2015).

Partnership returns technical specifications for software developers working with the Self Assessment Online service...

Correspondence: Electricity Market Reform: stakeholder bulletins
seen at 18:56, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication of latest EMR stakeholder bulletins.

Stakeholders interested in Electricity Market Reform can be notified of new publications, announcements and upcoming events through our stakeholder...

Form: Academy and free school: mainstream model funding agreements
seen at 18:54, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to the online form schools can use to create their funding agreement if they are converting as a single mainstream academy.

These model funding agreements are for:

schools in...
Guidance: Rent to Buy 2015 to 2017: prospectus
seen at 18:53, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Supplementary information added

The prospectus sets out the detail of the funding and bidding process of the Rent to Buy scheme. Funding is available for schemes outside of London.

Bidders...

Guidance: Pension flexibilities: amendments to occupational pension schemes regulations
seen at 18:53, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added draft of The Pension Schemes Act 2015 (Transitional Provisions and Appropriate Independent Advice) Regulations 2015.

The new pension flexibilities announced at Budget 2014 will allow...

Transparency data: CMA: structure
seen at 18:53, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Organisation chart updated.

This document sets out the structure of the CMA as at March 2015.

Corporate report: Category A projects under consideration
seen at 18:53, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New notice of support added for a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit

Category A projects are defined by the OECD Recommendation on Common Approaches for Officially Supported...

Guidance: Risk protection arrangement (RPA) for academies: membership rules
seen at 18:51, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to add a version of the membership rules for church academies.

The RPA membership rules set out the full scope of the risk protection arrangement. DfE expects members of the RPA to have...

Transparency data: Independent schools: approved inspectorates
seen at 18:50, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

The 3 letters to independent inspectorates outline the agreements the Department for Education (DfE) has reached with the 3 approved inspectorates of independent schools:

The School Inspection Service (...
Guidance: Chapters 23 to 44: operational enforcement activity
seen at 18:45, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated chapters - 30 and 33.

Enforcement instructions and guidance documents on operational enforcement activity used by UK Visas and Immigration.

Guidance: Chapter 45: families and children
seen at 18:44, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated chapter 45(a).

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

Guidance: Chapters 46 to 62: detention and removals
seen at 18:35, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated chapters - 48 and 51.

Enforcement instructions and guidance documents on detention and removals used by UK Visas and Immigration.

Correspondence: NHS IT: Local Service Provider benefits realisation
seen at 18:35, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: CSC Local Service Provider Lorenzo benefits letter added

Evidence shows that organisations who have implemented electronic patient record systems have can provide benefits to patients and the wider...

Guidance: Children of British citizen fathers: become a British citizen
seen at 18:35, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

Details of the new registration processes under Section 65 of the Immigration Act 2014.

This includes a registration route for:

those who would have become British...
Guidance: Cabinet Office controls
seen at 18:32, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updates to annexes

The Cabinet Office controls, along with long-term structural reform programmes, are a core component of the work to reduce wasteful expenditure and help reduce the fiscal deficit...

Correspondence: Resilience planning for early 2015/16
seen at 18:31, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Monitor along with national tripartite partners (NHS TDA, NHS England) and ADASS has published a joint letter to all providers and commissioners setting out planning requirements for the Easter bank holiday period...

Correspondence: Science practicals: Nicky Morgan writes to Ofqual
seen at 18:31, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Secretary of State for Education Nicky Morgan writes to Ofqual Chief Executive Glenys Stacey regarding the assessment of science practicals.

Guidance: Naming and registering government websites
seen at 18:31, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updates to attachments

This sets out the rules, principles and process for registering and managing government domain names.

The guidance for central government covers:

government...
News story: Home Secretary announces judge to lead statutory inquiry into historical child sexual abuse
seen at 18:31, 2 March 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 18:30, 2 March 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...

Press release: Help for small firms by stopping procurement red-tape
seen at 18:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The government today (2 March 2015) unveiled plans to reduce the costly gold-plating of procurement in local government so that town halls can channel money into improving services and keeping Council Tax down...

News story: Formation of Defence Safety Authority (DSA): what this means for the MAA
seen at 18:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A new organisation, the Defence Safety Authority (DSA), will be launched on 01 April 2015. The DSA will bring together the Defence Safety and Environment Authority (DSEA), Military Aviation Authority (MAA) and...

News story: Transport Secretary visits Wolverhampton
seen at 18:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin visited Wolverhampton today (2 March 2015) to discuss local and regional rail links, including potential improvements to Wolverhampton railway station and proposals to devolve...

News story: THINK! cycle safety campaign expanded
seen at 18:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A campaign designed to improve safety for cyclists will be extended to 7 new cities, Road Safety Minister Robert Goodwill announced today (2 March 2015).

The campaign uses a series of practical tips to...

News story: Points of Light: March 2015 winners
seen at 18:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

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

234. Reverend Jan Gould (Cardiff)

Jan, a vicar from Cardiff, has set up...

News story: Sad death of MHRA Non-Executive Director Professor Barrington Furr
seen at 18:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Professor Furr had been a member of the Agency Board since 2008.

Professor Furr was a former senior vice president of therapeutic research for Zeneca and a former chief scientist and head of project ...

News story: Defence Secretary pledges to train Syrian Moderate Opposition
seen at 18:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Michael Fallon met with the US Commander of the Combined Joint Task Force Lt General James Terry and the UK Deputy Commander Major General Bob Bruce at Camp ‘Arifjan, the Headquarters for anti-ISIL operations...

Corporate report: Human Rights and Democracy Report 2006
seen at 16:58, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

This report provides an overview of activity in 2006 by the FCO and its diplomatic network to defend human rights and promote democracy around the world. It also sets out the analysis on country situations and...

Policy paper: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 16:57, 2 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list due to new notice, Terrorism and Terrorist Finance (Renewal of Final Designation)

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