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03 September 2015

Research and analysis: Scientific papers published by APHA
seen at 23:51, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: August 2015 report published.

These lists provide bibliographical details of:

scientific papers published by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (formerly known as the Animal Health and ...
Guidance: Delivery Hub health & safety briefings
seen at 23:48, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: August's Health, Safety and Wellbeing Briefing added

Previous years’ briefings, together with outputs from Health and Safety Group workshops are available on The National Archives website

Guidance: Pet travel: approved air, sea, rail and charter routes for the movement of pets
seen at 23:48, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest charter routes by air (other air routes), published

Only certain transport companies and routes can be used to bring pet dogs, cats and ferrets into Great Britain under the EU pet travel...

Guidance: SSRO newsletter
seen at 23:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The SSRO has published its latest newsletter.

The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is an arms length body, designed to be the independent expert on Ministry of Defence single source procurement...

FOI release: FOI release: psychometric tests
seen at 23:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0214-15 gives cost of psychometric tests for both FCO and FCO Services, an executive agency of the FCO, including why psychometric testing is used, who oversees the tests, what protocols are in place, ...

FOI release: FOI release: meetings about LAWS
seen at 23:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0374-15 releases information on meetings about Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS). Some information is withheld under section 27 (international relations) and s40 (personal information) of the ...

FOI release: FOI release: flight data for British Overseas Territories
seen at 23:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0411-15 explains there are 49 documents titled General Declaration, 1 titled Inward and Outward Crew Report and 1 titled Monthly Report

FOI release: FOI release: cost of Consular mazeview system
seen at 23:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0354-15 gives cost of project design and delivery as £37,000 and support as £19,200 each year

FOI release: FOI release: IT department spend on recruitment agency staff
seen at 23:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0331-15 advises £803,993 was spent on recruitment agency staff in 2014; agency staff were employed through Hays Recruitment plc to provide specialist support in the procurement of our main IT...

FOI release: FOI release: FCO, Tony Blair and Kazakhstan
seen at 23:46, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0258-15 releases communications between the FCO, Tony Blair, Tony Blair Associates or the Office of Tony Blair about Kazakhstan but some information has been withheld under section 40 (personal information...

Decision: St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Primary School, Durham
seen at 23:46, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2863

Type of decision: admission objections - upheld

School type: voluntary aided

School phase: primary

Local authority: Durham county council

Admission...

FOI release: Use of neonicotinoids in autumn 2015 planting season
seen at 23:46, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Neonicotinoids - EIRs details of meetings held, including list of attendees, in the week commencing Monday 20 July 2015 in relation to the proposed use of neonicotinoid seed treatments during the autumn 2015 ...

Statistics: Weekly rainfall and river flow summary: 26 August to 1 September 2015
seen at 23:46, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

A review of the rainfall and river flow data for England covering the 7 day period (Wednesday to Tuesday).

FOI release: FOI release: hospitality received by FCO’s director Middle East
seen at 23:46, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0077-15 provides a table giving the date and description of hospitality received by Edward Oakden, FCO’s director Middle East. It explains that not all hospitality is recorded as Edward Oakden receives...

Decision: Nanyuki Show Ground (NSG) Canteen/Bar: Inquiry report
seen at 23:46, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

A statement of the results of a commission inquiry into Nanyuki Show Ground (NSG) Canteen/Bar (registered charity number 1132302).

FOI release: FOI release: torture prevention training in Bahrain
seen at 23:45, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0348-15 explains how the UK is supporting the government of Bahrain’s reform programme and implementation of the recommendations of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry and the UN Universal Periodic...

FOI release: FOI release: management and property services for British embassy in Tokyo
seen at 23:45, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0030-15 explains that a seven-year contract with ISS Global A/S for facilities management services to twenty three UK Trade and Diplomatic missions in the Asia Pacific region commenced in April 2011. ...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 23:45, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated firing times as at 3 September 2015.

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

Guidance: Military low flying: MOD sponsored air exercises
seen at 23:45, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new MOD sponsored air exercises commencing 7 September 2015.

A timetable of the current and future planned MOD sponsored low flying exercises by fast jets, rotary and transport aircraft within...

FOI release: FOI release: Sir Tony Baldry’s letter to David Miliband about James Ibori
seen at 23:45, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0798-14 provides the letter from Tony Baldry MP to David Miliband, the then Foreign Secretary, dated 24 September 2009. Information has been redacted as exempt from release under section 27 of the Freedom...

Statistical data set: Agri-environment indicators
seen at 23:43, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: B1: Farm size, B2: Farm type, B11: Crop and milk yields, B12: Livestock numbers, C1: Area of organic farms, DC1: Ammonia emissions from agriculture, DD3: Energy derived from agricultural biomass and...

Guidance: Academy conversion: important dates
seen at 23:42, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the dates for schools converting on 1 December 2015.

Schools that have converted to academy status open as an academy on the first day of the month. To open on their chosen month, schools...

Guidance: Points based system: Tier 1 (Investor)
seen at 23:42, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it considers applications on the Tier 1 (Investor) category of the points-based system.

FOI release: FOI release: recording deaths abroad
seen at 23:41, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0305-15 answers several questions on recording deaths abroad. It also gives a link to a guide on coroner services and investigations on gov.uk

Guidance: Immigration Act 2014: appeals
seen at 23:40, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated right of appeal guidance.

The Immigration Act 2014 brought in fundamental changes to the appeal process. The new appeals system is being introduced in phases.

FOI release: FOI release: FCO diplomats or attaches with climate change role
seen at 23:40, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0353-15 provides a table of the numbers of full time equivalent (FTE) staff working part of their time on climate change and energy (CCE) issues and FTE staff working 100% on CCE issues. It also provides...

FOI release: FOI release: penalty charge notices
seen at 23:40, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0091-15 explains from 2010 to 2015 FCO Services paid two penalty charge notices. The response gives who they were on behalf of and the amount paid

FOI release: FOI release: Queen's Messengers
seen at 23:40, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0315-15 answers questions about Queen’s Messengers such as, cost, age and gender, training and job description

FOI release: Dart Charge FOI 725736
seen at 23:40, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act relating to the number of issued fines to drivers, the values of these fines and the income received due to these fines being paid between 30 May 2014 to...

FOI release: Dart Charge – False Charges FOI 726033
seen at 23:39, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for the number of false charges requested by Dart Charge since the scheme was introduced.

FOI release: FOI release: torture or mistreatment within the UAE justice system
seen at 23:39, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0517-15 advises that in the last 5 years, the Consular directorate is aware of 43 cases of complaints by British nationals of torture or mistreatment within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) justice system. ...

FOI release: FOI release: UK nationals who died abroad
seen at 23:39, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0709-15 gives a link to gov.uk that provides the number of deaths of British nationals reported to the FCO or its diplomatic missions. Whilst we do not automatically record the age or gender for every death...

FOI release: FOI release: mobile phones at Wilton Park
seen at 23:39, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0503-15 gives information on mobile phone contracts at Wilton Park, an executive agency of the FCO. Some information is withheld under section 40 (personal information) of the Freedom of Information Act

FOI release: FOI release: spend on BOTs and Crown dependencies
seen at 23:39, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0501-15 explains that whilst the FCO does not hold information, it gives a link to the government’s strategy to the Overseas Territories in the 2012 White Paper ‘The Overseas Territories: Security, Success...

Research and analysis: Ebola virus disease: screening and testing activity
seen at 23:39, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with monthly summary, September 2015.

This Ebola virus disease (EVD) activity summary provides information on:

the international Ebola picture the number of individuals screened...
FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 31 August 2015
seen at 23:31, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new FOI responses for service personnel with religious affiliation declared as Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Muslim. Number of UK regular forces personnel under the age of 18. Names and addresses of companies...

Guidance: Chile – Consular Fees
seen at 23:31, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New consular fees - September 2015

A full list of Consular fees

News story: RUMA - VMD Conference: 'Responsible Use - Ideas into Action' - 3 November 2015
seen at 23:30, 3 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Responsible use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance (RUMA) and the VMD will be holding a conference on Tuesday 3 November at the Sainsbury Conference Centre, Holborn, London.

The conference will ...

News story: Withdrawal of Land Registry fax channel for lodgement
seen at 23:30, 3 September in News and communications (Our copy).

We will therefore no longer accept faxes or issue results by fax for:

any preliminary service applications, such as official copy or official search of whole correspondence such as replies to requisitions...
News story: Withdrawal of Land Registry fax channel for lodgement
seen at 23:30, 3 September in News and communications (Our copy).

We will therefore no longer accept faxes or issue results by fax for:

any preliminary service applications, such as official copy or official search of whole correspondence such as replies to requisitions...
News story: Change to documents required for a first registration
seen at 23:30, 3 September in News and communications (Our copy).

If the First Registration application is based on a statutory declaration or statement of truth, customers will no longer need to send us any original documents if:

title documents are unavailable, or...
News story: Change to documents required for a first registration
seen at 23:30, 3 September in News and communications (Our copy).

If the First Registration application is based on a statutory declaration or statement of truth, customers will no longer need to send us any original documents if:

title documents are unavailable, or...
News story: Find out about research contracts
seen at 23:30, 3 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The DRP is a key, high profile part of NDA’s R&D strategy and commissions work across the supply chain to:

inform the development of NDA’s strategy deliver innovation across multiple sites maintain...
Research and analysis: Scientific papers published by APHA
seen at 22:51, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: August 2015 report published.

These lists provide bibliographical details of:

scientific papers published by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (formerly known as the Animal Health and ...
Guidance: Delivery Hub health & safety briefings
seen at 22:48, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: August's Health, Safety and Wellbeing Briefing added

Previous years’ briefings, together with outputs from Health and Safety Group workshops are available on The National Archives website

Guidance: Pet travel: approved air, sea, rail and charter routes for the movement of pets
seen at 22:48, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest charter routes by air (other air routes), published

Only certain transport companies and routes can be used to bring pet dogs, cats and ferrets into Great Britain under the EU pet travel...

Guidance: SSRO newsletter
seen at 22:48, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The SSRO has published its latest newsletter.

The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is an arms length body, designed to be the independent expert on Ministry of Defence single source procurement...

FOI release: FOI release: psychometric tests
seen at 22:48, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0214-15 gives cost of psychometric tests for both FCO and FCO Services, an executive agency of the FCO, including why psychometric testing is used, who oversees the tests, what protocols are in place, ...

FOI release: FOI release: meetings about LAWS
seen at 22:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0374-15 releases information on meetings about Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS). Some information is withheld under section 27 (international relations) and s40 (personal information) of the ...

FOI release: FOI release: flight data for British Overseas Territories
seen at 22:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0411-15 explains there are 49 documents titled General Declaration, 1 titled Inward and Outward Crew Report and 1 titled Monthly Report

FOI release: FOI release: cost of Consular mazeview system
seen at 22:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0354-15 gives cost of project design and delivery as £37,000 and support as £19,200 each year

FOI release: FOI release: IT department spend on recruitment agency staff
seen at 22:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0331-15 advises £803,993 was spent on recruitment agency staff in 2014; agency staff were employed through Hays Recruitment plc to provide specialist support in the procurement of our main IT...

FOI release: FOI release: FCO, Tony Blair and Kazakhstan
seen at 22:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0258-15 releases communications between the FCO, Tony Blair, Tony Blair Associates or the Office of Tony Blair about Kazakhstan but some information has been withheld under section 40 (personal information...

Decision: St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Primary School, Durham
seen at 22:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2863

Type of decision: admission objections - upheld

School type: voluntary aided

School phase: primary

Local authority: Durham county council

Admission...

FOI release: Use of neonicotinoids in autumn 2015 planting season
seen at 22:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Neonicotinoids - EIRs details of meetings held, including list of attendees, in the week commencing Monday 20 July 2015 in relation to the proposed use of neonicotinoid seed treatments during the autumn 2015 ...

Statistics: Weekly rainfall and river flow summary: 26 August to 1 September 2015
seen at 22:46, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

A review of the rainfall and river flow data for England covering the 7 day period (Wednesday to Tuesday).

FOI release: FOI release: hospitality received by FCO’s director Middle East
seen at 22:46, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0077-15 provides a table giving the date and description of hospitality received by Edward Oakden, FCO’s director Middle East. It explains that not all hospitality is recorded as Edward Oakden receives...

Decision: Nanyuki Show Ground (NSG) Canteen/Bar: Inquiry report
seen at 22:46, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

A statement of the results of a commission inquiry into Nanyuki Show Ground (NSG) Canteen/Bar (registered charity number 1132302).

FOI release: FOI release: torture prevention training in Bahrain
seen at 22:46, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0348-15 explains how the UK is supporting the government of Bahrain’s reform programme and implementation of the recommendations of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry and the UN Universal Periodic...

FOI release: FOI release: management and property services for British embassy in Tokyo
seen at 22:46, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0030-15 explains that a seven-year contract with ISS Global A/S for facilities management services to twenty three UK Trade and Diplomatic missions in the Asia Pacific region commenced in April 2011. ...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 22:46, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated firing times as at 3 September 2015.

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

Guidance: Military low flying: MOD sponsored air exercises
seen at 22:46, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new MOD sponsored air exercises commencing 7 September 2015.

A timetable of the current and future planned MOD sponsored low flying exercises by fast jets, rotary and transport aircraft within...

FOI release: FOI release: Sir Tony Baldry’s letter to David Miliband about James Ibori
seen at 22:45, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0798-14 provides the letter from Tony Baldry MP to David Miliband, the then Foreign Secretary, dated 24 September 2009. Information has been redacted as exempt from release under section 27 of the Freedom...

Statistical data set: Agri-environment indicators
seen at 22:43, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: B1: Farm size, B2: Farm type, B11: Crop and milk yields, B12: Livestock numbers, C1: Area of organic farms, DC1: Ammonia emissions from agriculture, DD3: Energy derived from agricultural biomass and...

Guidance: Academy conversion: important dates
seen at 22:43, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the dates for schools converting on 1 December 2015.

Schools that have converted to academy status open as an academy on the first day of the month. To open on their chosen month, schools...

Guidance: Points based system: Tier 1 (Investor)
seen at 22:42, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it considers applications on the Tier 1 (Investor) category of the points-based system.

FOI release: FOI release: recording deaths abroad
seen at 22:42, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0305-15 answers several questions on recording deaths abroad. It also gives a link to a guide on coroner services and investigations on gov.uk

Guidance: Immigration Act 2014: appeals
seen at 22:41, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated right of appeal guidance.

The Immigration Act 2014 brought in fundamental changes to the appeal process. The new appeals system is being introduced in phases.

FOI release: FOI release: FCO diplomats or attaches with climate change role
seen at 22:40, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0353-15 provides a table of the numbers of full time equivalent (FTE) staff working part of their time on climate change and energy (CCE) issues and FTE staff working 100% on CCE issues. It also provides...

FOI release: FOI release: penalty charge notices
seen at 22:40, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0091-15 explains from 2010 to 2015 FCO Services paid two penalty charge notices. The response gives who they were on behalf of and the amount paid

FOI release: FOI release: Queen's Messengers
seen at 22:40, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0315-15 answers questions about Queen’s Messengers such as, cost, age and gender, training and job description

FOI release: Dart Charge FOI 725736
seen at 22:40, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act relating to the number of issued fines to drivers, the values of these fines and the income received due to these fines being paid between 30 May 2014 to...

FOI release: Dart Charge – False Charges FOI 726033
seen at 22:40, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for the number of false charges requested by Dart Charge since the scheme was introduced.

FOI release: FOI release: torture or mistreatment within the UAE justice system
seen at 22:40, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0517-15 advises that in the last 5 years, the Consular directorate is aware of 43 cases of complaints by British nationals of torture or mistreatment within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) justice system. ...

FOI release: FOI release: UK nationals who died abroad
seen at 22:40, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0709-15 gives a link to gov.uk that provides the number of deaths of British nationals reported to the FCO or its diplomatic missions. Whilst we do not automatically record the age or gender for every death...

FOI release: FOI release: mobile phones at Wilton Park
seen at 22:39, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0503-15 gives information on mobile phone contracts at Wilton Park, an executive agency of the FCO. Some information is withheld under section 40 (personal information) of the Freedom of Information Act

FOI release: FOI release: spend on BOTs and Crown dependencies
seen at 22:39, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0501-15 explains that whilst the FCO does not hold information, it gives a link to the government’s strategy to the Overseas Territories in the 2012 White Paper ‘The Overseas Territories: Security, Success...

Research and analysis: Ebola virus disease: screening and testing activity
seen at 22:39, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with monthly summary, September 2015.

This Ebola virus disease (EVD) activity summary provides information on:

the international Ebola picture the number of individuals screened...
FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 31 August 2015
seen at 22:31, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new FOI responses for service personnel with religious affiliation declared as Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Muslim. Number of UK regular forces personnel under the age of 18. Names and addresses of companies...

Guidance: Chile – Consular Fees
seen at 22:31, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New consular fees - September 2015

A full list of Consular fees

News story: RUMA - VMD Conference: 'Responsible Use - Ideas into Action' - 3 November 2015
seen at 22:30, 3 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Responsible use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance (RUMA) and the VMD will be holding a conference on Tuesday 3 November at the Sainsbury Conference Centre, Holborn, London.

The conference will ...

News story: Withdrawal of Land Registry fax channel for lodgement
seen at 22:30, 3 September in News and communications (Our copy).

We will therefore no longer accept faxes or issue results by fax for:

any preliminary service applications, such as official copy or official search of whole correspondence such as replies to requisitions...
News story: Withdrawal of Land Registry fax channel for lodgement
seen at 22:30, 3 September in News and communications (Our copy).

We will therefore no longer accept faxes or issue results by fax for:

any preliminary service applications, such as official copy or official search of whole correspondence such as replies to requisitions...
News story: Change to documents required for a first registration
seen at 22:30, 3 September in News and communications (Our copy).

If the First Registration application is based on a statutory declaration or statement of truth, customers will no longer need to send us any original documents if:

title documents are unavailable, or...
News story: Change to documents required for a first registration
seen at 22:30, 3 September in News and communications (Our copy).

If the First Registration application is based on a statutory declaration or statement of truth, customers will no longer need to send us any original documents if:

title documents are unavailable, or...
News story: Find out about research contracts
seen at 22:30, 3 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The DRP is a key, high profile part of NDA’s R&D strategy and commissions work across the supply chain to:

inform the development of NDA’s strategy deliver innovation across multiple sites maintain...
Research and analysis: Scientific papers published by APHA
seen at 21:52, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: August 2015 report published.

These lists provide bibliographical details of:

scientific papers published by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (formerly known as the Animal Health and ...
Guidance: Delivery Hub health & safety briefings
seen at 21:49, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: August's Health, Safety and Wellbeing Briefing added

Previous years’ briefings, together with outputs from Health and Safety Group workshops are available on The National Archives website

Guidance: Pet travel: approved air, sea, rail and charter routes for the movement of pets
seen at 21:49, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest charter routes by air (other air routes), published

Only certain transport companies and routes can be used to bring pet dogs, cats and ferrets into Great Britain under the EU pet travel...

Guidance: SSRO newsletter
seen at 21:48, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The SSRO has published its latest newsletter.

The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is an arms length body, designed to be the independent expert on Ministry of Defence single source procurement...

FOI release: FOI release: psychometric tests
seen at 21:48, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0214-15 gives cost of psychometric tests for both FCO and FCO Services, an executive agency of the FCO, including why psychometric testing is used, who oversees the tests, what protocols are in place, ...

FOI release: FOI release: meetings about LAWS
seen at 21:48, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0374-15 releases information on meetings about Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS). Some information is withheld under section 27 (international relations) and s40 (personal information) of the ...

FOI release: FOI release: flight data for British Overseas Territories
seen at 21:48, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0411-15 explains there are 49 documents titled General Declaration, 1 titled Inward and Outward Crew Report and 1 titled Monthly Report

FOI release: FOI release: cost of Consular mazeview system
seen at 21:48, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0354-15 gives cost of project design and delivery as £37,000 and support as £19,200 each year

FOI release: FOI release: IT department spend on recruitment agency staff
seen at 21:48, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0331-15 advises £803,993 was spent on recruitment agency staff in 2014; agency staff were employed through Hays Recruitment plc to provide specialist support in the procurement of our main IT...

FOI release: FOI release: FCO, Tony Blair and Kazakhstan
seen at 21:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0258-15 releases communications between the FCO, Tony Blair, Tony Blair Associates or the Office of Tony Blair about Kazakhstan but some information has been withheld under section 40 (personal information...

Decision: St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Primary School, Durham
seen at 21:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2863

Type of decision: admission objections - upheld

School type: voluntary aided

School phase: primary

Local authority: Durham county council

Admission...

FOI release: Use of neonicotinoids in autumn 2015 planting season
seen at 21:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Neonicotinoids - EIRs details of meetings held, including list of attendees, in the week commencing Monday 20 July 2015 in relation to the proposed use of neonicotinoid seed treatments during the autumn 2015 ...

Statistics: Weekly rainfall and river flow summary: 26 August to 1 September 2015
seen at 21:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

A review of the rainfall and river flow data for England covering the 7 day period (Wednesday to Tuesday).

FOI release: FOI release: hospitality received by FCO’s director Middle East
seen at 21:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0077-15 provides a table giving the date and description of hospitality received by Edward Oakden, FCO’s director Middle East. It explains that not all hospitality is recorded as Edward Oakden receives...

Decision: Nanyuki Show Ground (NSG) Canteen/Bar: Inquiry report
seen at 21:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

A statement of the results of a commission inquiry into Nanyuki Show Ground (NSG) Canteen/Bar (registered charity number 1132302).

FOI release: FOI release: torture prevention training in Bahrain
seen at 21:46, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0348-15 explains how the UK is supporting the government of Bahrain’s reform programme and implementation of the recommendations of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry and the UN Universal Periodic...

FOI release: FOI release: management and property services for British embassy in Tokyo
seen at 21:46, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0030-15 explains that a seven-year contract with ISS Global A/S for facilities management services to twenty three UK Trade and Diplomatic missions in the Asia Pacific region commenced in April 2011. ...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 21:46, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated firing times as at 3 September 2015.

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

Guidance: Military low flying: MOD sponsored air exercises
seen at 21:46, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new MOD sponsored air exercises commencing 7 September 2015.

A timetable of the current and future planned MOD sponsored low flying exercises by fast jets, rotary and transport aircraft within...

FOI release: FOI release: Sir Tony Baldry’s letter to David Miliband about James Ibori
seen at 21:46, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0798-14 provides the letter from Tony Baldry MP to David Miliband, the then Foreign Secretary, dated 24 September 2009. Information has been redacted as exempt from release under section 27 of the Freedom...

Statistical data set: Agri-environment indicators
seen at 21:43, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: B1: Farm size, B2: Farm type, B11: Crop and milk yields, B12: Livestock numbers, C1: Area of organic farms, DC1: Ammonia emissions from agriculture, DD3: Energy derived from agricultural biomass and...

Guidance: Academy conversion: important dates
seen at 21:43, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the dates for schools converting on 1 December 2015.

Schools that have converted to academy status open as an academy on the first day of the month. To open on their chosen month, schools...

Guidance: Points based system: Tier 1 (Investor)
seen at 21:42, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it considers applications on the Tier 1 (Investor) category of the points-based system.

FOI release: FOI release: recording deaths abroad
seen at 21:42, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0305-15 answers several questions on recording deaths abroad. It also gives a link to a guide on coroner services and investigations on gov.uk

Guidance: Immigration Act 2014: appeals
seen at 21:41, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated right of appeal guidance.

The Immigration Act 2014 brought in fundamental changes to the appeal process. The new appeals system is being introduced in phases.

FOI release: FOI release: FCO diplomats or attaches with climate change role
seen at 21:41, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0353-15 provides a table of the numbers of full time equivalent (FTE) staff working part of their time on climate change and energy (CCE) issues and FTE staff working 100% on CCE issues. It also provides...

FOI release: FOI release: penalty charge notices
seen at 21:41, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0091-15 explains from 2010 to 2015 FCO Services paid two penalty charge notices. The response gives who they were on behalf of and the amount paid

FOI release: FOI release: Queen's Messengers
seen at 21:40, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0315-15 answers questions about Queen’s Messengers such as, cost, age and gender, training and job description

FOI release: Dart Charge FOI 725736
seen at 21:40, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act relating to the number of issued fines to drivers, the values of these fines and the income received due to these fines being paid between 30 May 2014 to...

FOI release: Dart Charge – False Charges FOI 726033
seen at 21:40, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for the number of false charges requested by Dart Charge since the scheme was introduced.

FOI release: FOI release: torture or mistreatment within the UAE justice system
seen at 21:40, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0517-15 advises that in the last 5 years, the Consular directorate is aware of 43 cases of complaints by British nationals of torture or mistreatment within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) justice system. ...

FOI release: FOI release: UK nationals who died abroad
seen at 21:40, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0709-15 gives a link to gov.uk that provides the number of deaths of British nationals reported to the FCO or its diplomatic missions. Whilst we do not automatically record the age or gender for every death...

FOI release: FOI release: mobile phones at Wilton Park
seen at 21:40, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0503-15 gives information on mobile phone contracts at Wilton Park, an executive agency of the FCO. Some information is withheld under section 40 (personal information) of the Freedom of Information Act

FOI release: FOI release: spend on BOTs and Crown dependencies
seen at 21:40, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0501-15 explains that whilst the FCO does not hold information, it gives a link to the government’s strategy to the Overseas Territories in the 2012 White Paper ‘The Overseas Territories: Security, Success...

Research and analysis: Ebola virus disease: screening and testing activity
seen at 21:39, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with monthly summary, September 2015.

This Ebola virus disease (EVD) activity summary provides information on:

the international Ebola picture the number of individuals screened...
FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 31 August 2015
seen at 21:31, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new FOI responses for service personnel with religious affiliation declared as Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Muslim. Number of UK regular forces personnel under the age of 18. Names and addresses of companies...

Guidance: Chile – Consular Fees
seen at 21:31, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New consular fees - September 2015

A full list of Consular fees

News story: RUMA - VMD Conference: 'Responsible Use - Ideas into Action' - 3 November 2015
seen at 21:30, 3 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Responsible use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance (RUMA) and the VMD will be holding a conference on Tuesday 3 November at the Sainsbury Conference Centre, Holborn, London.

The conference will ...

News story: Withdrawal of Land Registry fax channel for lodgement
seen at 21:30, 3 September in News and communications (Our copy).

We will therefore no longer accept faxes or issue results by fax for:

any preliminary service applications, such as official copy or official search of whole correspondence such as replies to requisitions...
News story: Withdrawal of Land Registry fax channel for lodgement
seen at 21:30, 3 September in News and communications (Our copy).

We will therefore no longer accept faxes or issue results by fax for:

any preliminary service applications, such as official copy or official search of whole correspondence such as replies to requisitions...
News story: Change to documents required for a first registration
seen at 21:30, 3 September in News and communications (Our copy).

If the First Registration application is based on a statutory declaration or statement of truth, customers will no longer need to send us any original documents if:

title documents are unavailable, or...
News story: Change to documents required for a first registration
seen at 21:30, 3 September in News and communications (Our copy).

If the First Registration application is based on a statutory declaration or statement of truth, customers will no longer need to send us any original documents if:

title documents are unavailable, or...
News story: Find out about research contracts
seen at 21:30, 3 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The DRP is a key, high profile part of NDA’s R&D strategy and commissions work across the supply chain to:

inform the development of NDA’s strategy deliver innovation across multiple sites maintain...
Regulation: MAA regulatory notices (RN)
seen at 20:56, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: MAA/RN/2015/11 (D TECH): Review of MRP CAE 4000 series and MAP-01 has been published.

Please note

With the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) federating under the Defence Safety Authority (DSA), ...

Research and analysis: Scientific papers published by APHA
seen at 20:55, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: August 2015 report published.

These lists provide bibliographical details of:

scientific papers published by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (formerly known as the Animal Health and ...
Guidance: Delivery Hub health & safety briefings
seen at 20:52, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: August's Health, Safety and Wellbeing Briefing added

Previous years’ briefings, together with outputs from Health and Safety Group workshops are available on The National Archives website

Guidance: Pet travel: approved air, sea, rail and charter routes for the movement of pets
seen at 20:52, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest charter routes by air (other air routes), published

Only certain transport companies and routes can be used to bring pet dogs, cats and ferrets into Great Britain under the EU pet travel...

Guidance: SSRO newsletter
seen at 20:51, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The SSRO has published its latest newsletter.

The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is an arms length body, designed to be the independent expert on Ministry of Defence single source procurement...

FOI release: FOI release: psychometric tests
seen at 20:51, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0214-15 gives cost of psychometric tests for both FCO and FCO Services, an executive agency of the FCO, including why psychometric testing is used, who oversees the tests, what protocols are in place, ...

FOI release: FOI release: meetings about LAWS
seen at 20:51, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0374-15 releases information on meetings about Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS). Some information is withheld under section 27 (international relations) and s40 (personal information) of the ...

FOI release: FOI release: flight data for British Overseas Territories
seen at 20:51, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0411-15 explains there are 49 documents titled General Declaration, 1 titled Inward and Outward Crew Report and 1 titled Monthly Report

FOI release: FOI release: cost of Consular mazeview system
seen at 20:50, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0354-15 gives cost of project design and delivery as £37,000 and support as £19,200 each year

FOI release: FOI release: IT department spend on recruitment agency staff
seen at 20:50, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0331-15 advises £803,993 was spent on recruitment agency staff in 2014; agency staff were employed through Hays Recruitment plc to provide specialist support in the procurement of our main IT...

FOI release: FOI release: FCO, Tony Blair and Kazakhstan
seen at 20:50, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0258-15 releases communications between the FCO, Tony Blair, Tony Blair Associates or the Office of Tony Blair about Kazakhstan but some information has been withheld under section 40 (personal information...

Decision: St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Primary School, Durham
seen at 20:50, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2863

Type of decision: admission objections - upheld

School type: voluntary aided

School phase: primary

Local authority: Durham county council

Admission...

FOI release: Use of neonicotinoids in autumn 2015 planting season
seen at 20:50, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Neonicotinoids - EIRs details of meetings held, including list of attendees, in the week commencing Monday 20 July 2015 in relation to the proposed use of neonicotinoid seed treatments during the autumn 2015 ...

Statistics: Weekly rainfall and river flow summary: 26 August to 1 September 2015
seen at 20:50, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

A review of the rainfall and river flow data for England covering the 7 day period (Wednesday to Tuesday).

FOI release: FOI release: hospitality received by FCO’s director Middle East
seen at 20:49, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0077-15 provides a table giving the date and description of hospitality received by Edward Oakden, FCO’s director Middle East. It explains that not all hospitality is recorded as Edward Oakden receives...

Decision: Nanyuki Show Ground (NSG) Canteen/Bar: Inquiry report
seen at 20:49, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

A statement of the results of a commission inquiry into Nanyuki Show Ground (NSG) Canteen/Bar (registered charity number 1132302).

FOI release: FOI release: torture prevention training in Bahrain
seen at 20:49, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0348-15 explains how the UK is supporting the government of Bahrain’s reform programme and implementation of the recommendations of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry and the UN Universal Periodic...

FOI release: FOI release: management and property services for British embassy in Tokyo
seen at 20:49, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0030-15 explains that a seven-year contract with ISS Global A/S for facilities management services to twenty three UK Trade and Diplomatic missions in the Asia Pacific region commenced in April 2011. ...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 20:49, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated firing times as at 3 September 2015.

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

Guidance: Military low flying: MOD sponsored air exercises
seen at 20:49, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new MOD sponsored air exercises commencing 7 September 2015.

A timetable of the current and future planned MOD sponsored low flying exercises by fast jets, rotary and transport aircraft within...

FOI release: FOI release: Sir Tony Baldry’s letter to David Miliband about James Ibori
seen at 20:48, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0798-14 provides the letter from Tony Baldry MP to David Miliband, the then Foreign Secretary, dated 24 September 2009. Information has been redacted as exempt from release under section 27 of the Freedom...

Statistical data set: Agri-environment indicators
seen at 20:45, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: B1: Farm size, B2: Farm type, B11: Crop and milk yields, B12: Livestock numbers, C1: Area of organic farms, DC1: Ammonia emissions from agriculture, DD3: Energy derived from agricultural biomass and...

Guidance: Academy conversion: important dates
seen at 20:45, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the dates for schools converting on 1 December 2015.

Schools that have converted to academy status open as an academy on the first day of the month. To open on their chosen month, schools...

Guidance: Points based system: Tier 1 (Investor)
seen at 20:44, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it considers applications on the Tier 1 (Investor) category of the points-based system.

FOI release: FOI release: recording deaths abroad
seen at 20:44, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0305-15 answers several questions on recording deaths abroad. It also gives a link to a guide on coroner services and investigations on gov.uk

Guidance: Immigration Act 2014: appeals
seen at 20:42, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated right of appeal guidance.

The Immigration Act 2014 brought in fundamental changes to the appeal process. The new appeals system is being introduced in phases.

FOI release: FOI release: FCO diplomats or attaches with climate change role
seen at 20:42, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0353-15 provides a table of the numbers of full time equivalent (FTE) staff working part of their time on climate change and energy (CCE) issues and FTE staff working 100% on CCE issues. It also provides...

FOI release: FOI release: penalty charge notices
seen at 20:42, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0091-15 explains from 2010 to 2015 FCO Services paid two penalty charge notices. The response gives who they were on behalf of and the amount paid

FOI release: FOI release: Queen's Messengers
seen at 20:42, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0315-15 answers questions about Queen’s Messengers such as, cost, age and gender, training and job description

FOI release: Dart Charge FOI 725736
seen at 20:41, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act relating to the number of issued fines to drivers, the values of these fines and the income received due to these fines being paid between 30 May 2014 to...

FOI release: Dart Charge – False Charges FOI 726033
seen at 20:41, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for the number of false charges requested by Dart Charge since the scheme was introduced.

FOI release: FOI release: torture or mistreatment within the UAE justice system
seen at 20:41, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0517-15 advises that in the last 5 years, the Consular directorate is aware of 43 cases of complaints by British nationals of torture or mistreatment within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) justice system. ...

FOI release: FOI release: UK nationals who died abroad
seen at 20:41, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0709-15 gives a link to gov.uk that provides the number of deaths of British nationals reported to the FCO or its diplomatic missions. Whilst we do not automatically record the age or gender for every death...

FOI release: FOI release: mobile phones at Wilton Park
seen at 20:41, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0503-15 gives information on mobile phone contracts at Wilton Park, an executive agency of the FCO. Some information is withheld under section 40 (personal information) of the Freedom of Information Act

FOI release: FOI release: spend on BOTs and Crown dependencies
seen at 20:41, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0501-15 explains that whilst the FCO does not hold information, it gives a link to the government’s strategy to the Overseas Territories in the 2012 White Paper ‘The Overseas Territories: Security, Success...

Research and analysis: Ebola virus disease: screening and testing activity
seen at 20:40, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with monthly summary, September 2015.

This Ebola virus disease (EVD) activity summary provides information on:

the international Ebola picture the number of individuals screened...
FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 31 August 2015
seen at 20:32, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new FOI responses for service personnel with religious affiliation declared as Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Muslim. Number of UK regular forces personnel under the age of 18. Names and addresses of companies...

News story: RUMA - VMD Conference: 'Responsible Use - Ideas into Action' - 3 November 2015
seen at 20:30, 3 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Responsible use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance (RUMA) and the VMD will be holding a conference on Tuesday 3 November at the Sainsbury Conference Centre, Holborn, London.

The conference will ...

News story: Withdrawal of Land Registry fax channel for lodgement
seen at 20:30, 3 September in News and communications (Our copy).

We will therefore no longer accept faxes or issue results by fax for:

any preliminary service applications, such as official copy or official search of whole correspondence such as replies to requisitions...
News story: Withdrawal of Land Registry fax channel for lodgement
seen at 20:30, 3 September in News and communications (Our copy).

We will therefore no longer accept faxes or issue results by fax for:

any preliminary service applications, such as official copy or official search of whole correspondence such as replies to requisitions...
News story: Change to documents required for a first registration
seen at 20:30, 3 September in News and communications (Our copy).

If the First Registration application is based on a statutory declaration or statement of truth, customers will no longer need to send us any original documents if:

title documents are unavailable, or...
News story: Change to documents required for a first registration
seen at 20:30, 3 September in News and communications (Our copy).

If the First Registration application is based on a statutory declaration or statement of truth, customers will no longer need to send us any original documents if:

title documents are unavailable, or...
News story: Find out about research contracts
seen at 20:30, 3 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The DRP is a key, high profile part of NDA’s R&D strategy and commissions work across the supply chain to:

inform the development of NDA’s strategy deliver innovation across multiple sites maintain...
News story: Points of Light: September 2015 winners
seen at 20:30, 3 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added Points of Light winner 331: Dave Thompson.

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

329. Rik ...
Regulation: MAA regulatory notices (RN)
seen at 18:53, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: MAA/RN/2015/11 (D TECH): Review of MRP CAE 4000 series and MAP-01 has been published.

Please note

With the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) federating under the Defence Safety Authority (DSA), ...

Research and analysis: Scientific papers published by APHA
seen at 18:51, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: August 2015 report published.

These lists provide bibliographical details of:

scientific papers published by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (formerly known as the Animal Health and ...
Guidance: Delivery Hub health & safety briefings
seen at 18:48, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: August's Health, Safety and Wellbeing Briefing added

Previous years’ briefings, together with outputs from Health and Safety Group workshops are available on The National Archives website

Guidance: Pet travel: approved air, sea, rail and charter routes for the movement of pets
seen at 18:48, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest charter routes by air (other air routes), published

Only certain transport companies and routes can be used to bring pet dogs, cats and ferrets into Great Britain under the EU pet travel...

Guidance: SSRO newsletter
seen at 18:48, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The SSRO has published its latest newsletter.

The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is an arms length body, designed to be the independent expert on Ministry of Defence single source procurement...

FOI release: FOI release: psychometric tests
seen at 18:48, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0214-15 gives cost of psychometric tests for both FCO and FCO Services, an executive agency of the FCO, including why psychometric testing is used, who oversees the tests, what protocols are in place, ...

FOI release: FOI release: meetings about LAWS
seen at 18:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0374-15 releases information on meetings about Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS). Some information is withheld under section 27 (international relations) and s40 (personal information) of the ...

FOI release: FOI release: flight data for British Overseas Territories
seen at 18:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0411-15 explains there are 49 documents titled General Declaration, 1 titled Inward and Outward Crew Report and 1 titled Monthly Report

FOI release: FOI release: cost of Consular mazeview system
seen at 18:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0354-15 gives cost of project design and delivery as £37,000 and support as £19,200 each year

FOI release: FOI release: IT department spend on recruitment agency staff
seen at 18:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0331-15 advises £803,993 was spent on recruitment agency staff in 2014; agency staff were employed through Hays Recruitment plc to provide specialist support in the procurement of our main IT...

FOI release: FOI release: FCO, Tony Blair and Kazakhstan
seen at 18:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0258-15 releases communications between the FCO, Tony Blair, Tony Blair Associates or the Office of Tony Blair about Kazakhstan but some information has been withheld under section 40 (personal information...

Decision: St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Primary School, Durham
seen at 18:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA2863

Type of decision: admission objections - upheld

School type: voluntary aided

School phase: primary

Local authority: Durham county council

Admission...

FOI release: Use of neonicotinoids in autumn 2015 planting season
seen at 18:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Neonicotinoids - EIRs details of meetings held, including list of attendees, in the week commencing Monday 20 July 2015 in relation to the proposed use of neonicotinoid seed treatments during the autumn 2015 ...

Statistics: Weekly rainfall and river flow summary: 26 August to 1 September 2015
seen at 18:47, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

A review of the rainfall and river flow data for England covering the 7 day period (Wednesday to Tuesday).

FOI release: FOI release: hospitality received by FCO’s director Middle East
seen at 18:46, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0077-15 provides a table giving the date and description of hospitality received by Edward Oakden, FCO’s director Middle East. It explains that not all hospitality is recorded as Edward Oakden receives...

Decision: Nanyuki Show Ground (NSG) Canteen/Bar: Inquiry report
seen at 18:46, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

A statement of the results of a commission inquiry into Nanyuki Show Ground (NSG) Canteen/Bar (registered charity number 1132302).

FOI release: FOI release: torture prevention training in Bahrain
seen at 18:46, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0348-15 explains how the UK is supporting the government of Bahrain’s reform programme and implementation of the recommendations of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry and the UN Universal Periodic...

FOI release: FOI release: management and property services for British embassy in Tokyo
seen at 18:46, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0030-15 explains that a seven-year contract with ISS Global A/S for facilities management services to twenty three UK Trade and Diplomatic missions in the Asia Pacific region commenced in April 2011. ...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 18:46, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated firing times as at 3 September 2015.

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

Guidance: Military low flying: MOD sponsored air exercises
seen at 18:46, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new MOD sponsored air exercises commencing 7 September 2015.

A timetable of the current and future planned MOD sponsored low flying exercises by fast jets, rotary and transport aircraft within...

FOI release: FOI release: Sir Tony Baldry’s letter to David Miliband about James Ibori
seen at 18:45, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0798-14 provides the letter from Tony Baldry MP to David Miliband, the then Foreign Secretary, dated 24 September 2009. Information has been redacted as exempt from release under section 27 of the Freedom...

Statistical data set: Agri-environment indicators
seen at 18:43, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: B1: Farm size, B2: Farm type, B11: Crop and milk yields, B12: Livestock numbers, C1: Area of organic farms, DC1: Ammonia emissions from agriculture, DD3: Energy derived from agricultural biomass and...

Guidance: Academy conversion: important dates
seen at 18:43, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the dates for schools converting on 1 December 2015.

Schools that have converted to academy status open as an academy on the first day of the month. To open on their chosen month, schools...

Guidance: Points based system: Tier 1 (Investor)
seen at 18:42, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it considers applications on the Tier 1 (Investor) category of the points-based system.

FOI release: FOI release: recording deaths abroad
seen at 18:42, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0305-15 answers several questions on recording deaths abroad. It also gives a link to a guide on coroner services and investigations on gov.uk

Notice: DL11 6AL, Mr John Dixon: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:42, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

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

Guidance: Immigration Act 2014: appeals
seen at 18:41, 3 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated right of appeal guidance.

The Immigration Act 2014 brought in fundamental changes to the appeal process. The new appeals system is being introduced in phases.