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26 March 2015

Corporate report: UK Convergence Programme 2014 to 2015
seen at 23:53, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The content of the 2014 to 2015 Convergence Programme is based on Budget 2015 and Autumn Statement 2014, combined with the Office for Budget Responsibility’s 2015 Economic and fiscal outlook

Guidance: Universal Credit and employers: frequently asked questions and guides
seen at 23:52, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Universal Credit and employers: frequently asked questions, updated pdf published.

This guidance answers questions on topics such as:

the main benefits of Universal Credit to employers and...
Decision: Parallel import licences granted in February 2015
seen at 23:52, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

If require more information on specific products or have any questions about the lists email info@mhra.gsi.gov.uk.

Consultation outcome: Adult autism statutory guidance
seen at 23:48, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include consultation response

We are seeking views on draft statutory guidance for local authorities and NHS organisations. This is to support the implementation of Think Autism which...

Guidance: Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA)
seen at 23:48, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

UK Visas and Immigration detention services orders to inform all staff about the legislative requirements of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) and how they relate to surveillance within a...

Consultation outcome: The recovery of capital grant: proposals to change the grant recovery requirements
seen at 23:47, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation reponse added

The principles governing grant recovery and recycling are set out in The Recovery of Capital Grants and Recycled Capital Grant Fund General Determination 2012.

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Form: Application to register as a British citizen: form UKF
seen at 23:47, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Use this form to apply to register as a British citizen by a person born before 1 July 2006 to a British father and whose parents were not married.

See the guidance notes for more information on who can...

Policy paper: Defra equality objectives 2012 to 2016
seen at 23:47, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of Defra Equality Objectives 2012-2016, Report under the Public Sector Equality Duty published

These papers set out how we will apply the Equality Act 2010 and meet our legal obligations...

Corporate report: Boundary Commissions triennial review 2015
seen at 23:47, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The Triennial Review of the Boundary Commissions for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales was announced to Parliament in April 2014.

The 4 Boundary Commissions are advisory non-departmental ...

Guidance: Consolidated list of strategic military and dual-use items that require export authorisation
seen at 23:46, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Included recent changes to the military list.

The consolidated list of ‘controlled’ military and dual-use items that require an export licence issued by the Export Control Organisation (ECO).

Guidance: UK military list of items that require export authorisation
seen at 23:46, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Republished with changes to the EU Common Military List following agreement in the export control regime known as the Wassenaar Arrangement.

This list also appears as part of the Consolidated...

Corporate report: HMG scholarships cluster review - March 2014
seen at 23:45, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This cluster review follows the individual triennial reviews of the two scholarship non-departmental public bodies, the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and the Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission, as well...

Guidance: Children of British citizen fathers: become a British citizen
seen at 23:45, 26 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...
Policy paper: Agreement between HM Treasury and Pool Reinsurance Company Limited
seen at 23:45, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Pool Reinsurance Company Limited is a government-backed terrorism reinsurer. This document contains updated details of the agreement between HM Treasury and Pool Reinsurance Company Limited following amendments...

Open consultation: Pharmacy legislation on dispensing errors and standards
seen at 23:42, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to the consultation webinar and the equality analysis.

This is a UK-wide consultation, issued on behalf of the 4 UK health departments with their support.

It seeks comments...

Statutory guidance: Adult autism strategy: statutory guidance
seen at 23:42, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This statutory guidance shows how local authorities and NHS organisations should carry out their responsibilities under the Autism Act 2009 to develop services that support and meet the needs of people with autism...

Guidance: Health visitor plan quarterly reports: 2013 to 2015
seen at 23:40, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a progress report for April 2014 to September 2014 and a position statement.

These reports have been written by the programme’s 4 key partners: Department of Health, NHS England, Health ...

Policy paper: Monitor accountability meeting minutes
seen at 23:40, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added minutes for meeting of 17 February 2015

Minutes of meetings between the Parliamentary under Secretary of State for Health, Department of Health officials and representatives from Monitor, ...

Policy paper: NHS Outcomes Framework 2015 to 2016
seen at 23:40, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Indicators for health inequalities assessment and updated versions of the equalities analysis and 'at a glance’ documents

This year the Department of Health has made a limited number of changes...

Decision: Marketing authorisations granted in February 2015
seen at 23:40, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

If require more information on specific products or have any questions about the lists email info@mhra.gsi.gov.uk.

Guidance: NHS Litigation Authority Directions 2013
seen at 23:40, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added NHS Litigation Authority (Amendment) Directions 2015: these concern the handling and processing of claims relating to the activities of Johnny Savile.

These directions to the NHS Litigation...

Guidance: Italy - list of translators and interpreters
seen at 23:39, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This list of translators and interpreters in Italy has been prepared for British nationals who require translation services.

Corporate report: Honorary British awards to foreign nationals - 2015
seen at 23:39, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

A full list of honorary awards approved so far in 2015.

Guidance: European Regional Development Fund 2014 to 2020: state aid schemes
seen at 23:37, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The schemes provided above have been notified by the Department for Communities and Local Government to take advantage of the state aid exemptions available under the General Block Exemption regulation.

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Guidance: Planning Act 2008: examination of applications for development consent
seen at 23:37, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance published

This guidance is provided to ensure consistent application of examination procedures, and to promote fairness, transparency and proportionality. It also sets out the ...

Guidance: Talent Action Plan: Removing the barriers to success
seen at 23:36, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Talent Action Plan published with new sections on Clear Leadership, Talent and Capability produced in response to 3 independent reports looking at staff experiences who are disabled (or with ...

Guidance: Guidance on the pre-application process for major infrastructure projects
seen at 23:36, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added an updated version of the guidance document

This document is the result of merging and expanding reworked versions of the local authority guidance and the pre-application guidance that went...

Corporate report: Tackling health and disability-related barriers to progression within the Civil Service
seen at 23:36, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This report was commissioned by the Civil Service Talent Action Plan: Removing the barriers to success which called for further independent reports to examine the barriers faced by staff:

who declare...
Corporate report: Identifying and removing barriers to talented BAME staff progression in the Civil Service
seen at 23:35, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This report was commissioned as part of the Civil Service Talent Action Plan: Removing the barriers to success. This called for further independent reports to examine the barriers faced by staff:

...
Corporate report: Don't Ask, Don't Tell: Barriers to career progression for talented LGB&T individuals in the UK Civil Service
seen at 23:35, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This report was commissioned by the Civil Service Talent Action Plan: Removing the barriers to success which called for further independent reports to examine the barriers faced by those:

who declare...
Research and analysis: Removing the barriers to success in the Civil Service: survey findings
seen at 23:35, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The survey was carried out by the Hay Group to support independent research consultants looking at 3 of the 4 priority groups identified by the Talent Action Plan.

The 3 priority groups...

Transparency data: HM Treasury's opposition policy costings
seen at 23:32, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 'Opposition costing - SNP departmental spending plans on a Budget 2015 basis'

This page shows HM Treasury’s costing of opposition policies. Successive administrations have accepted...

Policy paper: Joint Committee on the Draft Protection of Charities Bill: government response
seen at 23:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

On 25 February 2015 the Joint Committee on the Draft Protection of Charities Bill published its report.

The government has published its response to the report, following pre-legislative scrutiny...

News story: New powers make it easier to tackle anti-social behaviour
seen at 23:31, 26 March in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The Civil Injunction, one of six new anti-social behaviour powers introduced by the Coalition Government under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, has come into force today (Monday 23 March...

News story: Home Office rewards police innovation
seen at 23:30, 26 March in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The Home Office today awarded millions of pounds to innovative, collaborative and cost-saving projects aimed at transforming policing.

All 43 forces in England and Wales will benefit from a share of the...

News story: Analysis and examination of foods: a residential course
seen at 23:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Topics include food fraud, the new food labelling requirements, the Defra Food Authenticity programme, food allergen analysis, advanced DNA testing, microscopy and mycology, food law, certificate and report writing...

News story: International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Bill 2015 receives Royal Assent
seen at 23:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The legislation was introduced to Parliament by Michael Moore MP and was supported by the Government.

In 2013 the UK delivered on its pledge to spend 0.7% of gross national income (GNI) as official development...

Corporate report: Europe 2020: UK National Reform Programme 2015
seen at 23:26, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The 2015 UK National Reform Programme sets out the actions that the government is taking to address the structural reform challenges facing the UK, in line with a set of country specific recommendations agreed...

Corporate report: UK Convergence Programme 2014 to 2015
seen at 22:54, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The content of the 2014 to 2015 Convergence Programme is based on Budget 2015 and Autumn Statement 2014, combined with the Office for Budget Responsibility’s 2015 Economic and fiscal outlook

Guidance: Universal Credit and employers: frequently asked questions and guides
seen at 22:51, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Universal Credit and employers: frequently asked questions, updated pdf published.

This guidance answers questions on topics such as:

the main benefits of Universal Credit to employers and...
Decision: Parallel import licences granted in February 2015
seen at 22:51, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

If require more information on specific products or have any questions about the lists email info@mhra.gsi.gov.uk.

Consultation outcome: Adult autism statutory guidance
seen at 22:48, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include consultation response

We are seeking views on draft statutory guidance for local authorities and NHS organisations. This is to support the implementation of Think Autism which...

Guidance: Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA)
seen at 22:48, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

UK Visas and Immigration detention services orders to inform all staff about the legislative requirements of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) and how they relate to surveillance within a...

Consultation outcome: The recovery of capital grant: proposals to change the grant recovery requirements
seen at 22:48, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation reponse added

The principles governing grant recovery and recycling are set out in The Recovery of Capital Grants and Recycled Capital Grant Fund General Determination 2012.

<...
Form: Application to register as a British citizen: form UKF
seen at 22:47, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Use this form to apply to register as a British citizen by a person born before 1 July 2006 to a British father and whose parents were not married.

See the guidance notes for more information on who can...

Policy paper: Defra equality objectives 2012 to 2016
seen at 22:47, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of Defra Equality Objectives 2012-2016, Report under the Public Sector Equality Duty published

These papers set out how we will apply the Equality Act 2010 and meet our legal obligations...

Corporate report: Boundary Commissions triennial review 2015
seen at 22:47, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The Triennial Review of the Boundary Commissions for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales was announced to Parliament in April 2014.

The 4 Boundary Commissions are advisory non-departmental ...

Corporate report: HMG scholarships cluster review - March 2014
seen at 22:45, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This cluster review follows the individual triennial reviews of the two scholarship non-departmental public bodies, the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and the Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission, as well...

Guidance: Children of British citizen fathers: become a British citizen
seen at 22:45, 26 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: Consolidated list of strategic military and dual-use items that require export authorisation
seen at 22:43, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Included recent changes to the military list.

The consolidated list of ‘controlled’ military and dual-use items that require an export licence issued by the Export Control Organisation (ECO).

Guidance: UK military list of items that require export authorisation
seen at 22:42, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Republished with changes to the EU Common Military List following agreement in the export control regime known as the Wassenaar Arrangement.

This list also appears as part of the Consolidated...

Policy paper: Agreement between HM Treasury and Pool Reinsurance Company Limited
seen at 22:42, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Pool Reinsurance Company Limited is a government-backed terrorism reinsurer. This document contains updated details of the agreement between HM Treasury and Pool Reinsurance Company Limited following amendments...

Open consultation: Pharmacy legislation on dispensing errors and standards
seen at 22:41, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to the consultation webinar and the equality analysis.

This is a UK-wide consultation, issued on behalf of the 4 UK health departments with their support.

It seeks comments...

Statutory guidance: Adult autism strategy: statutory guidance
seen at 22:41, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This statutory guidance shows how local authorities and NHS organisations should carry out their responsibilities under the Autism Act 2009 to develop services that support and meet the needs of people with autism...

Guidance: Health visitor plan quarterly reports: 2013 to 2015
seen at 22:40, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a progress report for April 2014 to September 2014 and a position statement.

These reports have been written by the programme’s 4 key partners: Department of Health, NHS England, Health ...

Policy paper: Monitor accountability meeting minutes
seen at 22:40, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added minutes for meeting of 17 February 2015

Minutes of meetings between the Parliamentary under Secretary of State for Health, Department of Health officials and representatives from Monitor, ...

Guidance: NHS Litigation Authority Directions 2013
seen at 22:39, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added NHS Litigation Authority (Amendment) Directions 2015: these concern the handling and processing of claims relating to the activities of Johnny Savile.

These directions to the NHS Litigation...

Corporate report: Honorary British awards to foreign nationals - 2015
seen at 22:39, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

A full list of honorary awards approved so far in 2015.

Guidance: European Regional Development Fund 2014 to 2020: state aid schemes
seen at 22:37, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The schemes provided above have been notified by the Department for Communities and Local Government to take advantage of the state aid exemptions available under the General Block Exemption regulation.

<...
Guidance: Planning Act 2008: examination of applications for development consent
seen at 22:37, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance published

This guidance is provided to ensure consistent application of examination procedures, and to promote fairness, transparency and proportionality. It also sets out the ...

Guidance: Talent Action Plan: Removing the barriers to success
seen at 22:36, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Talent Action Plan published with new sections on Clear Leadership, Talent and Capability produced in response to 3 independent reports looking at staff experiences who are disabled (or with ...

Guidance: Guidance on the pre-application process for major infrastructure projects
seen at 22:36, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added an updated version of the guidance document

This document is the result of merging and expanding reworked versions of the local authority guidance and the pre-application guidance that went...

Corporate report: Tackling health and disability-related barriers to progression within the Civil Service
seen at 22:36, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This report was commissioned by the Civil Service Talent Action Plan: Removing the barriers to success which called for further independent reports to examine the barriers faced by staff:

who declare...
Corporate report: Identifying and removing barriers to talented BAME staff progression in the Civil Service
seen at 22:35, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This report was commissioned as part of the Civil Service Talent Action Plan: Removing the barriers to success. This called for further independent reports to examine the barriers faced by staff:

...
Corporate report: Don't Ask, Don't Tell: Barriers to career progression for talented LGB&T individuals in the UK Civil Service
seen at 22:35, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This report was commissioned by the Civil Service Talent Action Plan: Removing the barriers to success which called for further independent reports to examine the barriers faced by those:

who declare...
Research and analysis: Removing the barriers to success in the Civil Service: survey findings
seen at 22:35, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The survey was carried out by the Hay Group to support independent research consultants looking at 3 of the 4 priority groups identified by the Talent Action Plan.

The 3 priority groups...

Policy paper: NHS Outcomes Framework 2015 to 2016
seen at 22:34, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Indicators for health inequalities assessment and updated versions of the equalities analysis and 'at a glance’ documents

This year the Department of Health has made a limited number of changes...

Decision: Marketing authorisations granted in February 2015
seen at 22:34, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

If require more information on specific products or have any questions about the lists email info@mhra.gsi.gov.uk.

Guidance: Italy - list of translators and interpreters
seen at 22:34, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This list of translators and interpreters in Italy has been prepared for British nationals who require translation services.

Transparency data: HM Treasury's opposition policy costings
seen at 22:32, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 'Opposition costing - SNP departmental spending plans on a Budget 2015 basis'

This page shows HM Treasury’s costing of opposition policies. Successive administrations have accepted...

Policy paper: Joint Committee on the Draft Protection of Charities Bill: government response
seen at 22:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

On 25 February 2015 the Joint Committee on the Draft Protection of Charities Bill published its report.

The government has published its response to the report, following pre-legislative scrutiny...

News story: New powers make it easier to tackle anti-social behaviour
seen at 22:31, 26 March in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The Civil Injunction, one of six new anti-social behaviour powers introduced by the Coalition Government under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, has come into force today (Monday 23 March...

News story: Home Office rewards police innovation
seen at 22:30, 26 March in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The Home Office today awarded millions of pounds to innovative, collaborative and cost-saving projects aimed at transforming policing.

All 43 forces in England and Wales will benefit from a share of the...

News story: Analysis and examination of foods: a residential course
seen at 22:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Topics include food fraud, the new food labelling requirements, the Defra Food Authenticity programme, food allergen analysis, advanced DNA testing, microscopy and mycology, food law, certificate and report writing...

News story: International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Bill 2015 receives Royal Assent
seen at 22:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The legislation was introduced to Parliament by Michael Moore MP and was supported by the Government.

In 2013 the UK delivered on its pledge to spend 0.7% of gross national income (GNI) as official development...

Corporate report: Europe 2020: UK National Reform Programme 2015
seen at 22:21, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The 2015 UK National Reform Programme sets out the actions that the government is taking to address the structural reform challenges facing the UK, in line with a set of country specific recommendations agreed...

Corporate report: UK Convergence Programme 2014 to 2015
seen at 21:53, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The content of the 2014 to 2015 Convergence Programme is based on Budget 2015 and Autumn Statement 2014, combined with the Office for Budget Responsibility’s 2015 Economic and fiscal outlook

Consultation outcome: Adult autism statutory guidance
seen at 21:48, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include consultation response

We are seeking views on draft statutory guidance for local authorities and NHS organisations. This is to support the implementation of Think Autism which...

Guidance: Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA)
seen at 21:48, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

UK Visas and Immigration detention services orders to inform all staff about the legislative requirements of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) and how they relate to surveillance within a...

Consultation outcome: The recovery of capital grant: proposals to change the grant recovery requirements
seen at 21:47, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation reponse added

The principles governing grant recovery and recycling are set out in The Recovery of Capital Grants and Recycled Capital Grant Fund General Determination 2012.

<...
Form: Application to register as a British citizen: form UKF
seen at 21:47, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Use this form to apply to register as a British citizen by a person born before 1 July 2006 to a British father and whose parents were not married.

See the guidance notes for more information on who can...

Policy paper: Defra equality objectives 2012 to 2016
seen at 21:47, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of Defra Equality Objectives 2012-2016, Report under the Public Sector Equality Duty published

These papers set out how we will apply the Equality Act 2010 and meet our legal obligations...

Corporate report: Boundary Commissions triennial review 2015
seen at 21:47, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The Triennial Review of the Boundary Commissions for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales was announced to Parliament in April 2014.

The 4 Boundary Commissions are advisory non-departmental ...

Corporate report: HMG scholarships cluster review - March 2014
seen at 21:45, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This cluster review follows the individual triennial reviews of the two scholarship non-departmental public bodies, the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and the Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission, as well...

Guidance: Children of British citizen fathers: become a British citizen
seen at 21:45, 26 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...
Open consultation: Pharmacy legislation on dispensing errors and standards
seen at 21:42, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to the consultation webinar and the equality analysis.

This is a UK-wide consultation, issued on behalf of the 4 UK health departments with their support.

It seeks comments...

Guidance: Consolidated list of strategic military and dual-use items that require export authorisation
seen at 21:41, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Included recent changes to the military list.

The consolidated list of ‘controlled’ military and dual-use items that require an export licence issued by the Export Control Organisation (ECO).

Guidance: Health visitor plan quarterly reports: 2013 to 2015
seen at 21:40, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a progress report for April 2014 to September 2014 and a position statement.

These reports have been written by the programme’s 4 key partners: Department of Health, NHS England, Health ...

Guidance: UK military list of items that require export authorisation
seen at 21:40, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Republished with changes to the EU Common Military List following agreement in the export control regime known as the Wassenaar Arrangement.

This list also appears as part of the Consolidated...

Policy paper: Monitor accountability meeting minutes
seen at 21:40, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added minutes for meeting of 17 February 2015

Minutes of meetings between the Parliamentary under Secretary of State for Health, Department of Health officials and representatives from Monitor, ...

Guidance: NHS Litigation Authority Directions 2013
seen at 21:40, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added NHS Litigation Authority (Amendment) Directions 2015: these concern the handling and processing of claims relating to the activities of Johnny Savile.

These directions to the NHS Litigation...

Corporate report: Honorary British awards to foreign nationals - 2015
seen at 21:39, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

A full list of honorary awards approved so far in 2015.

Policy paper: Agreement between HM Treasury and Pool Reinsurance Company Limited
seen at 21:39, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Pool Reinsurance Company Limited is a government-backed terrorism reinsurer. This document contains updated details of the agreement between HM Treasury and Pool Reinsurance Company Limited following amendments...

Guidance: European Regional Development Fund 2014 to 2020: state aid schemes
seen at 21:37, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The schemes provided above have been notified by the Department for Communities and Local Government to take advantage of the state aid exemptions available under the General Block Exemption regulation.

<...
Guidance: Planning Act 2008: examination of applications for development consent
seen at 21:37, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance published

This guidance is provided to ensure consistent application of examination procedures, and to promote fairness, transparency and proportionality. It also sets out the ...

Guidance: Talent Action Plan: Removing the barriers to success
seen at 21:37, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Talent Action Plan published with new sections on Clear Leadership, Talent and Capability produced in response to 3 independent reports looking at staff experiences who are disabled (or with ...

Guidance: Guidance on the pre-application process for major infrastructure projects
seen at 21:36, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added an updated version of the guidance document

This document is the result of merging and expanding reworked versions of the local authority guidance and the pre-application guidance that went...

Corporate report: Tackling health and disability-related barriers to progression within the Civil Service
seen at 21:36, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This report was commissioned by the Civil Service Talent Action Plan: Removing the barriers to success which called for further independent reports to examine the barriers faced by staff:

who declare...
Corporate report: Identifying and removing barriers to talented BAME staff progression in the Civil Service
seen at 21:36, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This report was commissioned as part of the Civil Service Talent Action Plan: Removing the barriers to success. This called for further independent reports to examine the barriers faced by staff:

...
Corporate report: Don't Ask, Don't Tell: Barriers to career progression for talented LGB&T individuals in the UK Civil Service
seen at 21:35, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This report was commissioned by the Civil Service Talent Action Plan: Removing the barriers to success which called for further independent reports to examine the barriers faced by those:

who declare...
Research and analysis: Removing the barriers to success in the Civil Service: survey findings
seen at 21:35, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The survey was carried out by the Hay Group to support independent research consultants looking at 3 of the 4 priority groups identified by the Talent Action Plan.

The 3 priority groups...

Policy paper: NHS Outcomes Framework 2015 to 2016
seen at 21:34, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Indicators for health inequalities assessment and updated versions of the equalities analysis and 'at a glance’ documents

This year the Department of Health has made a limited number of changes...

Decision: Marketing authorisations granted in February 2015
seen at 21:33, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

If require more information on specific products or have any questions about the lists email info@mhra.gsi.gov.uk.

Guidance: Italy - list of translators and interpreters
seen at 21:33, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This list of translators and interpreters in Italy has been prepared for British nationals who require translation services.

Transparency data: HM Treasury's opposition policy costings
seen at 21:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 'Opposition costing - SNP departmental spending plans on a Budget 2015 basis'

This page shows HM Treasury’s costing of opposition policies. Successive administrations have accepted...

Policy paper: Joint Committee on the Draft Protection of Charities Bill: government response
seen at 21:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

On 25 February 2015 the Joint Committee on the Draft Protection of Charities Bill published its report.

The government has published its response to the report, following pre-legislative scrutiny...

News story: New powers make it easier to tackle anti-social behaviour
seen at 21:30, 26 March in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The Civil Injunction, one of six new anti-social behaviour powers introduced by the Coalition Government under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, has come into force today (Monday 23 March...

News story: Home Office rewards police innovation
seen at 21:30, 26 March in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The Home Office today awarded millions of pounds to innovative, collaborative and cost-saving projects aimed at transforming policing.

All 43 forces in England and Wales will benefit from a share of the...

News story: Analysis and examination of foods: a residential course
seen at 21:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Topics include food fraud, the new food labelling requirements, the Defra Food Authenticity programme, food allergen analysis, advanced DNA testing, microscopy and mycology, food law, certificate and report writing...

News story: International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Bill 2015 receives Royal Assent
seen at 21:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The legislation was introduced to Parliament by Michael Moore MP and was supported by the Government.

In 2013 the UK delivered on its pledge to spend 0.7% of gross national income (GNI) as official development...

Corporate report: Europe 2020: UK National Reform Programme 2015
seen at 21:21, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The 2015 UK National Reform Programme sets out the actions that the government is taking to address the structural reform challenges facing the UK, in line with a set of country specific recommendations agreed...

Corporate report: UK Convergence Programme 2014 to 2015
seen at 20:53, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The content of the 2014 to 2015 Convergence Programme is based on Budget 2015 and Autumn Statement 2014, combined with the Office for Budget Responsibility’s 2015 Economic and fiscal outlook

Consultation outcome: Adult autism statutory guidance
seen at 20:47, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include consultation response

We are seeking views on draft statutory guidance for local authorities and NHS organisations. This is to support the implementation of Think Autism which...

Guidance: Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA)
seen at 20:47, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

UK Visas and Immigration detention services orders to inform all staff about the legislative requirements of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) and how they relate to surveillance within a...

Consultation outcome: The recovery of capital grant: proposals to change the grant recovery requirements
seen at 20:47, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation reponse added

The principles governing grant recovery and recycling are set out in The Recovery of Capital Grants and Recycled Capital Grant Fund General Determination 2012.

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Form: Application to register as a British citizen: form UKF
seen at 20:46, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Use this form to apply to register as a British citizen by a person born before 1 July 2006 to a British father and whose parents were not married.

See the guidance notes for more information on who can...

Policy paper: Defra equality objectives 2012 to 2016
seen at 20:46, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of Defra Equality Objectives 2012-2016, Report under the Public Sector Equality Duty published

These papers set out how we will apply the Equality Act 2010 and meet our legal obligations...

Corporate report: Boundary Commissions triennial review 2015
seen at 20:46, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The Triennial Review of the Boundary Commissions for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales was announced to Parliament in April 2014.

The 4 Boundary Commissions are advisory non-departmental ...

Corporate report: HMG scholarships cluster review - March 2014
seen at 20:45, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This cluster review follows the individual triennial reviews of the two scholarship non-departmental public bodies, the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and the Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission, as well...

Guidance: Children of British citizen fathers: become a British citizen
seen at 20:44, 26 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...
Open consultation: Pharmacy legislation on dispensing errors and standards
seen at 20:41, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to the consultation webinar and the equality analysis.

This is a UK-wide consultation, issued on behalf of the 4 UK health departments with their support.

It seeks comments...

Guidance: Health visitor plan quarterly reports: 2013 to 2015
seen at 20:40, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a progress report for April 2014 to September 2014 and a position statement.

These reports have been written by the programme’s 4 key partners: Department of Health, NHS England, Health ...

Policy paper: Monitor accountability meeting minutes
seen at 20:40, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added minutes for meeting of 17 February 2015

Minutes of meetings between the Parliamentary under Secretary of State for Health, Department of Health officials and representatives from Monitor, ...

Guidance: NHS Litigation Authority Directions 2013
seen at 20:39, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added NHS Litigation Authority (Amendment) Directions 2015: these concern the handling and processing of claims relating to the activities of Johnny Savile.

These directions to the NHS Litigation...

Corporate report: Honorary British awards to foreign nationals - 2015
seen at 20:39, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

A full list of honorary awards approved so far in 2015.

Transparency data: Home Office senior officials travel report
seen at 20:39, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New travel report added for the period 2014 to 2015

These reports show travel undertaken by Home Office senior officials at SCS2 (or equivalent) and above between April 2013 and June 2014. The ...

Guidance: Universal Credit and employers: frequently asked questions and guides
seen at 20:39, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Universal Credit and employers: frequently asked questions, updated pdf published.

This guidance answers questions on topics such as:

the main benefits of Universal Credit to employers and...
Decision: Parallel import licences granted in February 2015
seen at 20:39, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

If require more information on specific products or have any questions about the lists email info@mhra.gsi.gov.uk.

Guidance: European Regional Development Fund 2014 to 2020: state aid schemes
seen at 20:37, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The schemes provided above have been notified by the Department for Communities and Local Government to take advantage of the state aid exemptions available under the General Block Exemption regulation.

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Guidance: Planning Act 2008: examination of applications for development consent
seen at 20:37, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance published

This guidance is provided to ensure consistent application of examination procedures, and to promote fairness, transparency and proportionality. It also sets out the ...

Guidance: Talent Action Plan: Removing the barriers to success
seen at 20:37, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Talent Action Plan published with new sections on Clear Leadership, Talent and Capability produced in response to 3 independent reports looking at staff experiences who are disabled (or with ...

Guidance: Guidance on the pre-application process for major infrastructure projects
seen at 20:36, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added an updated version of the guidance document

This document is the result of merging and expanding reworked versions of the local authority guidance and the pre-application guidance that went...

Corporate report: Tackling health and disability-related barriers to progression within the Civil Service
seen at 20:36, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This report was commissioned by the Civil Service Talent Action Plan: Removing the barriers to success which called for further independent reports to examine the barriers faced by staff:

who declare...
Corporate report: Identifying and removing barriers to talented BAME staff progression in the Civil Service
seen at 20:35, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This report was commissioned as part of the Civil Service Talent Action Plan: Removing the barriers to success. This called for further independent reports to examine the barriers faced by staff:

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Corporate report: Don't Ask, Don't Tell: Barriers to career progression for talented LGB&T individuals in the UK Civil Service
seen at 20:35, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This report was commissioned by the Civil Service Talent Action Plan: Removing the barriers to success which called for further independent reports to examine the barriers faced by those:

who declare...
Research and analysis: Removing the barriers to success in the Civil Service: survey findings
seen at 20:35, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The survey was carried out by the Hay Group to support independent research consultants looking at 3 of the 4 priority groups identified by the Talent Action Plan.

The 3 priority groups...

Transparency data: HM Treasury's opposition policy costings
seen at 20:32, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 'Opposition costing - SNP departmental spending plans on a Budget 2015 basis'

This page shows HM Treasury’s costing of opposition policies. Successive administrations have accepted...

Policy paper: Joint Committee on the Draft Protection of Charities Bill: government response
seen at 20:31, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

On 25 February 2015 the Joint Committee on the Draft Protection of Charities Bill published its report.

The government has published its response to the report, following pre-legislative scrutiny...

Southport firm in court over worker’s roof fall
seen at 20:31, 26 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Southport company has been fined after an employee sustained serious injuries when he fell some four metres from a bungalow roof.
News story: New powers make it easier to tackle anti-social behaviour
seen at 20:31, 26 March in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The Civil Injunction, one of six new anti-social behaviour powers introduced by the Coalition Government under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, has come into force today (Monday 23 March...

News story: Home Office rewards police innovation
seen at 20:30, 26 March in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The Home Office today awarded millions of pounds to innovative, collaborative and cost-saving projects aimed at transforming policing.

All 43 forces in England and Wales will benefit from a share of the...

News story: Analysis and examination of foods: a residential course
seen at 20:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Topics include food fraud, the new food labelling requirements, the Defra Food Authenticity programme, food allergen analysis, advanced DNA testing, microscopy and mycology, food law, certificate and report writing...

News story: International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Bill 2015 receives Royal Assent
seen at 20:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The legislation was introduced to Parliament by Michael Moore MP and was supported by the Government.

In 2013 the UK delivered on its pledge to spend 0.7% of gross national income (GNI) as official development...

Statement to Parliament: Housing and planning
seen at 20:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

[Political content removed]

As this Parliament draws to an end, I would like to update hon. Members on the actions that my department has put in place since May 2010 on housing and planning, as part of...

News story: PM call with President Rouhani of Iran, 26 March 2015
seen at 20:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister spoke to President Rouhani earlier this afternoon and they had substantive discussions on 3 issues: the E3+3 negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme...

Press release: Government announces refreshed Talent Action Plan
seen at 20:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A number of new measures to ensure that civil servants from under-represented or disadvantaged groups can succeed in the civil service have been revealed today by Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude...

Statement to Parliament: Local government: delivering for England
seen at 20:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

As this Parliament draws to an end, I would like to update hon. Members on the actions that my department has put in place since May 2010 on local government, and what we have done on the coalition agreement’...

Press release: Government response to the Joint Committee on the draft Protection of Charities Bill
seen at 20:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The government has today published its response to the Joint Committee on the Draft Protection of Charities Bill, following pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft bill.

The government has accepted...

Statutory guidance: Adult autism strategy: statutory guidance
seen at 20:29, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This statutory guidance shows how local authorities and NHS organisations should carry out their responsibilities under the Autism Act 2009 to develop services that support and meet the needs of people with autism...

Guidance: Consolidated list of strategic military and dual-use items that require export authorisation
seen at 19:40, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Included recent changes to the military list.

The consolidated list of ‘controlled’ military and dual-use items that require an export licence issued by the Export Control Organisation (ECO).

Guidance: UK military list of items that require export authorisation
seen at 19:40, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Republished with changes to the EU Common Military List following agreement in the export control regime known as the Wassenaar Arrangement.

This list also appears as part of the Consolidated...

Policy paper: Agreement between HM Treasury and Pool Reinsurance Company Limited
seen at 19:39, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Pool Reinsurance Company Limited is a government-backed terrorism reinsurer. This document contains updated details of the agreement between HM Treasury and Pool Reinsurance Company Limited following amendments...

Policy paper: NHS Outcomes Framework 2015 to 2016
seen at 19:34, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Indicators for health inequalities assessment and updated versions of the equalities analysis and 'at a glance’ documents

This year the Department of Health has made a limited number of changes...

Decision: Marketing authorisations granted in February 2015
seen at 19:34, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

If require more information on specific products or have any questions about the lists email info@mhra.gsi.gov.uk.

Guidance: National curriculum assessments: future arrangements
seen at 19:34, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include details of a pilot to extend the phonics screening check in 2016.

This document gives explains when the phonics screening check and key stage 2 tests will take place in future...

Guidance: Italy - list of translators and interpreters
seen at 19:34, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This list of translators and interpreters in Italy has been prepared for British nationals who require translation services.

Corporate report: Europe 2020: UK National Reform Programme 2015
seen at 19:23, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The 2015 UK National Reform Programme sets out the actions that the government is taking to address the structural reform challenges facing the UK, in line with a set of country specific recommendations agreed...

Corporate report: UK Convergence Programme 2014 to 2015
seen at 18:54, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The content of the 2014 to 2015 Convergence Programme is based on Budget 2015 and Autumn Statement 2014, combined with the Office for Budget Responsibility’s 2015 Economic and fiscal outlook

Consultation outcome: Adult autism statutory guidance
seen at 18:49, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include consultation response

We are seeking views on draft statutory guidance for local authorities and NHS organisations. This is to support the implementation of Think Autism which...

Guidance: Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA)
seen at 18:48, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

UK Visas and Immigration detention services orders to inform all staff about the legislative requirements of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) and how they relate to surveillance within a...

Consultation outcome: The recovery of capital grant: proposals to change the grant recovery requirements
seen at 18:48, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation reponse added

The principles governing grant recovery and recycling are set out in The Recovery of Capital Grants and Recycled Capital Grant Fund General Determination 2012.

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Form: Application to register as a British citizen: form UKF
seen at 18:47, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Use this form to apply to register as a British citizen by a person born before 1 July 2006 to a British father and whose parents were not married.

See the guidance notes for more information on who can...

Policy paper: Defra equality objectives 2012 to 2016
seen at 18:47, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of Defra Equality Objectives 2012-2016, Report under the Public Sector Equality Duty published

These papers set out how we will apply the Equality Act 2010 and meet our legal obligations...

Guidance: National Probation Service Sentencer update
seen at 18:47, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The first Sentencer update from the National Probation Service (NPS) with a range of national and divisional articles aimed at Sentencers working with NPS.

Promotional material: Companies House events calendar
seen at 18:47, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New Companies House Legislative Events added for Birmingham and Cardiff

Companies House attends a variety of events throughout the UK and holds free seminars.

Networking and information seminar...
Corporate report: Boundary Commissions triennial review 2015
seen at 18:47, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The Triennial Review of the Boundary Commissions for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales was announced to Parliament in April 2014.

The 4 Boundary Commissions are advisory non-departmental ...

Guidance: Water quality information at swimming beaches and lakes: EU regulations
seen at 18:47, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An update showing Information that will be appearing on signs at some bathing waters this year published within 'Pollution advice' section

This guidance details what information on water quality...

Corporate report: HMG scholarships cluster review - March 2014
seen at 18:45, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This cluster review follows the individual triennial reviews of the two scholarship non-departmental public bodies, the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and the Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission, as well...

Guidance: Children of British citizen fathers: become a British citizen
seen at 18:45, 26 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...
Open consultation: Pharmacy legislation on dispensing errors and standards
seen at 18:42, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to the consultation webinar and the equality analysis.

This is a UK-wide consultation, issued on behalf of the 4 UK health departments with their support.

It seeks comments...

Guidance: Health visitor plan quarterly reports: 2013 to 2015
seen at 18:41, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a progress report for April 2014 to September 2014 and a position statement.

These reports have been written by the programme’s 4 key partners: Department of Health, NHS England, Health ...

Policy paper: Monitor accountability meeting minutes
seen at 18:40, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added minutes for meeting of 17 February 2015

Minutes of meetings between the Parliamentary under Secretary of State for Health, Department of Health officials and representatives from Monitor, ...

Guidance: NHS Litigation Authority Directions 2013
seen at 18:40, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added NHS Litigation Authority (Amendment) Directions 2015: these concern the handling and processing of claims relating to the activities of Johnny Savile.

These directions to the NHS Litigation...

Corporate report: Honorary British awards to foreign nationals - 2015
seen at 18:40, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

A full list of honorary awards approved so far in 2015.

Guidance: European Regional Development Fund 2014 to 2020: state aid schemes
seen at 18:38, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The schemes provided above have been notified by the Department for Communities and Local Government to take advantage of the state aid exemptions available under the General Block Exemption regulation.

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Guidance: Planning Act 2008: examination of applications for development consent
seen at 18:37, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance published

This guidance is provided to ensure consistent application of examination procedures, and to promote fairness, transparency and proportionality. It also sets out the ...

Guidance: Talent Action Plan: Removing the barriers to success
seen at 18:37, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Talent Action Plan published with new sections on Clear Leadership, Talent and Capability produced in response to 3 independent reports looking at staff experiences who are disabled (or with ...

Guidance: Guidance on the pre-application process for major infrastructure projects
seen at 18:36, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added an updated version of the guidance document

This document is the result of merging and expanding reworked versions of the local authority guidance and the pre-application guidance that went...

Corporate report: Tackling health and disability-related barriers to progression within the Civil Service
seen at 18:36, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This report was commissioned by the Civil Service Talent Action Plan: Removing the barriers to success which called for further independent reports to examine the barriers faced by staff:

who declare...
Corporate report: Identifying and removing barriers to talented BAME staff progression in the Civil Service
seen at 18:36, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This report was commissioned as part of the Civil Service Talent Action Plan: Removing the barriers to success. This called for further independent reports to examine the barriers faced by staff:

...
Corporate report: Don't Ask, Don't Tell: Barriers to career progression for talented LGB&T individuals in the UK Civil Service
seen at 18:36, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

This report was commissioned by the Civil Service Talent Action Plan: Removing the barriers to success which called for further independent reports to examine the barriers faced by those:

who declare...
Research and analysis: Removing the barriers to success in the Civil Service: survey findings
seen at 18:35, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The survey was carried out by the Hay Group to support independent research consultants looking at 3 of the 4 priority groups identified by the Talent Action Plan.

The 3 priority groups...

Transparency data: HM Treasury's opposition policy costings
seen at 18:32, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 'Opposition costing - SNP departmental spending plans on a Budget 2015 basis'

This page shows HM Treasury’s costing of opposition policies. Successive administrations have accepted...

Guidance: Talent Action Plan: Guidance for civil servants
seen at 18:32, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

The TAP was launched in September 2014 and set out the Government’s commitment to understanding the barriers to success faced by under represented and disadvantaged groups in the Civil Service.

It is...

Policy paper: Managing risk in government: good practice
seen at 18:32, 26 March in Search (Our copy).

Lord Browne, in his last annual report as the Government Lead Non-Executive, recommended that departments focus on improving risk management.

There are a range of areas in government where examples of...

News story: New powers make it easier to tackle anti-social behaviour
seen at 18:31, 26 March in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The Civil Injunction, one of six new anti-social behaviour powers introduced by the Coalition Government under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, has come into force today (Monday 23 March...

News story: Home Office rewards police innovation
seen at 18:31, 26 March in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The Home Office today awarded millions of pounds to innovative, collaborative and cost-saving projects aimed at transforming policing.

All 43 forces in England and Wales will benefit from a share of the...

British German Forum 2015 Strengthening our resilience in a world of shocks and crisis (WP1413)
seen at 18:31, 26 March in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Wilton Park’s British German Forum celebrates its 30th anniversary this July and we are gearing up for 2015’s lively discussions, which will focus on preparing for an uncertain global future.

We are aiming...

News story: Analysis and examination of foods: a residential course
seen at 18:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Topics include food fraud, the new food labelling requirements, the Defra Food Authenticity programme, food allergen analysis, advanced DNA testing, microscopy and mycology, food law, certificate and report writing...

Press release: Over 550 miles of roadworks removed for Easter getaway
seen at 18:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Highways Agency – which from 1 April will become Highways England - aims to complete or lift 209 sets of roadworks by 2 April – leaving almost 97% of its 9,534-mile network free of roadworks in time for the...

Speech: Rob Wilson speech: Access - The Foundation for Social Investment
seen at 18:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Good morning and thank you for having me here today to talk to you about the launch of the latest piece in the jigsaw of our social economy, Access.

In particular I’d like to thank John Kingston...

News story: MOD announces go ahead for land transfer for Plymouth City Deal
seen at 18:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking at a ceremony at the city’s historic South Yard, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology Philip Dunne said:

Devonport has been at the heart of Plymouth for generations, so I...

Speech: New era for motoring
seen at 18:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mike Hawes (Chief Executive, SMMT).

And good morning everyone.

It’s a real pleasure to join you here at the QEII Centre for what I’m sure will be a fascinating day.

People often...

News story: Adult autism strategy statutory guidance published
seen at 18:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The statutory guidance updates original guidance issued under the Autism Act 2009 and the subsequent adult autism strategy. It accounts for progress and updates to the strategy made since 2010, and recent...

Press release: Making waves with mackerel
seen at 18:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

UK exports of mackerel rose by 44% between August and December last year after Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss committed to growing trade in key markets following an unjustified Russian food ban across ...

Press release: Global health changes and overcoming regulatory challenges was a major part of the MHRA Annual Lecture.
seen at 18:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

There was a full house for the tenth Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Annual Lecture on Wednesday 25 March, delivered in central London by Dr Dan Hartman - Director of Integrated Development...

News story: British Holocaust heroes honoured as projects launched to ‘never forget’
seen at 18:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Today at a special event in London (26 March 2015), Communities Secretary Eric Pickles presented British Heroes of the Holocaust Medals to the families of William Ernest Fisher, Edwin Alan Hambling and Bill Keeble...

News story: Historic law to end Modern Slavery passed
seen at 18:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Modern Slavery Act 2015 is the first of its kind in Europe, and one of the first in the world, to specifically address slavery and trafficking in the 21st century.

The new legislation significantly...

Press release: New £5.5 million M56 bridge to open to drivers
seen at 18:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The new wider bridge on Thorley Lane, which links Davenport Green to the airport, will open on 1 April and is designed to help support 3,000 new jobs in the area by 2030 as well as lead to the development of ...

Press release: Fleetwood and PNE fans advised to leave extra driving time for Sunday’s derby
seen at 18:30, 26 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Work on the Highways Agency’s &pound;1.3m junction improvement at Windy Harbour is continuing and this weekend involves resurfacing the carriageway, including the newly-widened section.

This work ...