TGS


15 December 2015

National Statistics: UK Biodiversity indicators
seen at 23:59, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication of the UK biodiversity indicators delayed until 19 January 2016 due to statistical reasons.

Publication of the UK and England biodiversity indicators delayed to 0930 on 19 January 2016...
National Statistics: England biodiversity indicators
seen at 23:39, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication of the England biodiversity indicators delayed until 19 January 2016 due to statistical reasons.

Publication of the UK and England biodiversity indicators delayed to 0930 on 19 January...
Policy paper: Skills funding letter: April 2016 to March 2017
seen at 23:39, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

The skills funding letter is published annually and sets out the government’s funding priorities for the skills system. It includes information for the Skills Funding Agency to set provider allocations for 2016...

Research and analysis: Evidence requirements for the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
seen at 23:39, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Title changed

This information is how the MMO will prioritise its evidence gathering activity and external partners are encouraged to use this information when considering how their work could ...

Regulation: Accreditation criterion
seen at 23:38, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Corrected error in attachment

This document sets out the accreditation criterion we use to take decisions on accreditation for all qualifications which are subject to an accreditation requirement...

Guidance: GCSE, AS and A level subjects that are not being reformed
seen at 23:38, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include additional subjects which are not being reformed

Following consultation we adopted a principled approach to the reform of GCSE, AS and A levels in subjects, allowing reformed...

Guidance: K to M signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 23:38, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge for Lindum Group Ltd and Lakers School.

About the corporate covenant

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

Consultation outcome: Completing GCSE, AS and A level Reform
seen at 23:34, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect further decisions on subjects that will be reformed for first teaching in 2017

We are consulting on our proposals to reform a number of different GCSE, AS level and A level subjects...

Guidance: European food microbiology legislation scheme: recent reports
seen at 23:33, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added European food microbiology legislation scheme: distribution EFL34 report.

The European food microbiology legislation scheme assesses the participants’ ability to:

test and interpret...
Guidance: Standard scheme: recent intended results for distribution
seen at 23:33, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added standard scheme: intended results for distribution 274.

The examinations covered are:

aerobic colony counts Bacillus cereus Campylobacter spp. Clostridium perfringens Escherichia...
Transparency data: Military court centres court listings
seen at 23:33, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Military court centre listings: 14 to 18 December 2015

In line with the government’s Transparency and Open Data initiative, the Military Court Service is to publish the court listings for...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Claire Brotherhood
seen at 23:33, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 9859044 ...
Transparency data: Parental responsibility measures
seen at 23:32, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Parental responsibility measures and cases entering the fast track to attendance case management (a process setting out actions and time frame for improving a child’s attendance).

Previous parental...

Guidance: Peru – List of Providers
seen at 23:32, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: UPDATE: December 2015

These lists have been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require services in Peru.

News story: Joint Statement on the United Kingdom-India Summit 2015
seen at 23:31, 15 December in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Updated: Added - Annex to the Joint Statement on the United Kingdom-India Summit 2015: Commercial announcements made during the visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister David Cameron met in...

News story: Joint Statement on the United Kingdom-India Summit 2015
seen at 23:31, 15 December in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Updated: Added - Annex to the Joint Statement on the United Kingdom-India Summit 2015: Commercial announcements made during the visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister David Cameron met in...

News story: Closure of Veterinary Residues Committee business
seen at 23:30, 15 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Additional note regarding phenylbutazone

The Committee’s business has now been concluded and the following documents are available:

the VRC’s Annual Report for 2014 (PDF, 1.7MB, ...
Guidance: N to P signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 23:26, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledge for Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Looking for the signed pledge from Nat West? It’s published under the joint pledge, Holt’s Military Banking, Nat West & Royal...

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 23:21, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Otterburn firing times 1 to 15 January 2016.

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: S to T signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 23:04, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledge for TMS Support Solutions Ltd.

About the corporate covenant

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

Statutory guidance: NHS foundation trusts: financial accounting guidance
seen at 23:04, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We've published the updates for December 2015.

Financial accounting updates, including year-end accounts, the NHS foundation trust consolidation (FTC) process and the agreement of balances process...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
seen at 23:04, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables for week 50, 2015.

Public Health England updates this spreadsheet data weekly.

Guidance: A to B signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 22:59, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge for Brooker Care Ltd and a re-signed pledge for Bureau Veritas.

About the corporate covenant

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

Transparency data: BIS workforce management information: June 2015
seen at 22:59, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

BIS publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Transparency data: BIS workforce management information: August 2015
seen at 22:59, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

BIS publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Transparency data: BIS workforce management information: July 2015
seen at 22:59, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

BIS publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Transparency data: BIS workforce management information: October 2015
seen at 22:59, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

BIS publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly report
seen at 22:58, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 50, 2015

All weekly data are provisional.

For weekly NOIDS reports from week 27 (2014) to week 4 (2015), see The National Archives

For weekly NOIDS ...

Research and analysis: High level review of current UK action level (1053)
seen at 22:56, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

The project aimed to recommend whether the guidance and action levels are still appropriate and effective, or whether a more detailed review and potential revision should be undertaken.

Guidance: General information about checks by compliance centres: CC/FS1b
seen at 22:56, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New factsheet has been published.

Factsheets are for guidance only and reflect HM Revenue and Customs position at the time of writing.

Guidance: General information about checks by compliance centres: CC/FS1b
seen at 22:56, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New factsheet has been published.

Factsheets are for guidance only and reflect HM Revenue and Customs position at the time of writing.

Guidance: Housing Benefit adjudication circulars 2015
seen at 22:54, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added HB Circular A13/2015: Housing Benefit uprating for financial year 2016 to 17.

Adjudication circulars provide advice, guidance and information on Housing Benefit to local authority staff. ...

National Statistics: UK Biodiversity indicators
seen at 22:53, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication of the UK biodiversity indicators delayed until 19 January 2016 due to statistical reasons.

Publication of the UK and England biodiversity indicators delayed to 0930 on 19 January 2016...
Guidance: K to M signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 22:44, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge for Lindum Group Ltd and Lakers School.

About the corporate covenant

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

National Statistics: England biodiversity indicators
seen at 22:39, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication of the England biodiversity indicators delayed until 19 January 2016 due to statistical reasons.

Publication of the UK and England biodiversity indicators delayed to 0930 on 19 January...
Policy paper: Skills funding letter: April 2016 to March 2017
seen at 22:38, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

The skills funding letter is published annually and sets out the government’s funding priorities for the skills system. It includes information for the Skills Funding Agency to set provider allocations for 2016...

Research and analysis: Evidence requirements for the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
seen at 22:38, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Title changed

This information is how the MMO will prioritise its evidence gathering activity and external partners are encouraged to use this information when considering how their work could ...

Regulation: Accreditation criterion
seen at 22:38, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Corrected error in attachment

This document sets out the accreditation criterion we use to take decisions on accreditation for all qualifications which are subject to an accreditation requirement...

Guidance: GCSE, AS and A level subjects that are not being reformed
seen at 22:38, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include additional subjects which are not being reformed

Following consultation we adopted a principled approach to the reform of GCSE, AS and A levels in subjects, allowing reformed...

Consultation outcome: Completing GCSE, AS and A level Reform
seen at 22:34, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect further decisions on subjects that will be reformed for first teaching in 2017

We are consulting on our proposals to reform a number of different GCSE, AS level and A level subjects...

Guidance: European food microbiology legislation scheme: recent reports
seen at 22:33, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added European food microbiology legislation scheme: distribution EFL34 report.

The European food microbiology legislation scheme assesses the participants’ ability to:

test and interpret...
Guidance: Standard scheme: recent intended results for distribution
seen at 22:33, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added standard scheme: intended results for distribution 274.

The examinations covered are:

aerobic colony counts Bacillus cereus Campylobacter spp. Clostridium perfringens Escherichia...
Transparency data: Military court centres court listings
seen at 22:33, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Military court centre listings: 14 to 18 December 2015

In line with the government’s Transparency and Open Data initiative, the Military Court Service is to publish the court listings for...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Claire Brotherhood
seen at 22:32, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 9859044 ...
Transparency data: Parental responsibility measures
seen at 22:32, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Parental responsibility measures and cases entering the fast track to attendance case management (a process setting out actions and time frame for improving a child’s attendance).

Previous parental...

Guidance: Peru – List of Providers
seen at 22:32, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: UPDATE: December 2015

These lists have been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require services in Peru.

Guidance: N to P signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 22:31, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledge for Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Looking for the signed pledge from Nat West? It’s published under the joint pledge, Holt’s Military Banking, Nat West & Royal...

News story: Joint Statement on the United Kingdom-India Summit 2015
seen at 22:31, 15 December in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Updated: Added - Annex to the Joint Statement on the United Kingdom-India Summit 2015: Commercial announcements made during the visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister David Cameron met in...

News story: Joint Statement on the United Kingdom-India Summit 2015
seen at 22:31, 15 December in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Updated: Added - Annex to the Joint Statement on the United Kingdom-India Summit 2015: Commercial announcements made during the visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister David Cameron met in...

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 22:30, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Otterburn firing times 1 to 15 January 2016.

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...

News story: Closure of Veterinary Residues Committee business
seen at 22:30, 15 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Additional note regarding phenylbutazone

The Committee’s business has now been concluded and the following documents are available:

the VRC’s Annual Report for 2014 (PDF, 1.7MB, ...
Guidance: S to T signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 22:06, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledge for TMS Support Solutions Ltd.

About the corporate covenant

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

Statutory guidance: NHS foundation trusts: financial accounting guidance
seen at 22:05, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We've published the updates for December 2015.

Financial accounting updates, including year-end accounts, the NHS foundation trust consolidation (FTC) process and the agreement of balances process...

Guidance: A to B signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 22:05, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge for Brooker Care Ltd and a re-signed pledge for Bureau Veritas.

About the corporate covenant

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

Transparency data: BIS workforce management information: June 2015
seen at 22:05, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

BIS publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Transparency data: BIS workforce management information: August 2015
seen at 22:05, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

BIS publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
seen at 22:05, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables for week 50, 2015.

Public Health England updates this spreadsheet data weekly.

Transparency data: BIS workforce management information: July 2015
seen at 22:05, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

BIS publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Transparency data: BIS workforce management information: October 2015
seen at 22:05, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

BIS publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Guidance: E to G signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 22:04, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge Fletchers Facilities Limited.

Looking for the signed pledge from Forces Financial? It’s published under their business name, Police Mutual Assurance Society Ltd.

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly report
seen at 22:03, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 50, 2015

All weekly data are provisional.

For weekly NOIDS reports from week 27 (2014) to week 4 (2015), see The National Archives

For weekly NOIDS ...

Transparency data: BIS workforce management information: September 2015
seen at 22:02, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

BIS publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Research and analysis: High level review of current UK action level (1053)
seen at 21:57, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

The project aimed to recommend whether the guidance and action levels are still appropriate and effective, or whether a more detailed review and potential revision should be undertaken.

Guidance: General information about checks by compliance centres: CC/FS1b
seen at 21:57, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New factsheet has been published.

Factsheets are for guidance only and reflect HM Revenue and Customs position at the time of writing.

Guidance: General information about checks by compliance centres: CC/FS1b
seen at 21:57, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New factsheet has been published.

Factsheets are for guidance only and reflect HM Revenue and Customs position at the time of writing.

Guidance: Housing Benefit adjudication circulars 2015
seen at 21:55, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added HB Circular A13/2015: Housing Benefit uprating for financial year 2016 to 17.

Adjudication circulars provide advice, guidance and information on Housing Benefit to local authority staff. ...

National Statistics: UK Biodiversity indicators
seen at 21:55, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication of the UK biodiversity indicators delayed until 19 January 2016 due to statistical reasons.

Publication of the UK and England biodiversity indicators delayed to 0930 on 19 January 2016...
Guidance: K to M signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 21:44, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge for Lindum Group Ltd and Lakers School.

About the corporate covenant

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

National Statistics: England biodiversity indicators
seen at 21:39, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication of the England biodiversity indicators delayed until 19 January 2016 due to statistical reasons.

Publication of the UK and England biodiversity indicators delayed to 0930 on 19 January...
Policy paper: Skills funding letter: April 2016 to March 2017
seen at 21:39, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

The skills funding letter is published annually and sets out the government’s funding priorities for the skills system. It includes information for the Skills Funding Agency to set provider allocations for 2016...

Research and analysis: Evidence requirements for the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
seen at 21:38, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Title changed

This information is how the MMO will prioritise its evidence gathering activity and external partners are encouraged to use this information when considering how their work could ...

Regulation: Accreditation criterion
seen at 21:38, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Corrected error in attachment

This document sets out the accreditation criterion we use to take decisions on accreditation for all qualifications which are subject to an accreditation requirement...

Guidance: GCSE, AS and A level subjects that are not being reformed
seen at 21:38, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include additional subjects which are not being reformed

Following consultation we adopted a principled approach to the reform of GCSE, AS and A levels in subjects, allowing reformed...

Consultation outcome: Completing GCSE, AS and A level Reform
seen at 21:34, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect further decisions on subjects that will be reformed for first teaching in 2017

We are consulting on our proposals to reform a number of different GCSE, AS level and A level subjects...

Guidance: European food microbiology legislation scheme: recent reports
seen at 21:33, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added European food microbiology legislation scheme: distribution EFL34 report.

The European food microbiology legislation scheme assesses the participants’ ability to:

test and interpret...
Guidance: Standard scheme: recent intended results for distribution
seen at 21:33, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added standard scheme: intended results for distribution 274.

The examinations covered are:

aerobic colony counts Bacillus cereus Campylobacter spp. Clostridium perfringens Escherichia...
Transparency data: Military court centres court listings
seen at 21:32, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Military court centre listings: 14 to 18 December 2015

In line with the government’s Transparency and Open Data initiative, the Military Court Service is to publish the court listings for...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Claire Brotherhood
seen at 21:32, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 9859044 ...
Transparency data: Parental responsibility measures
seen at 21:32, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Parental responsibility measures and cases entering the fast track to attendance case management (a process setting out actions and time frame for improving a child’s attendance).

Previous parental...

News story: Joint Statement on the United Kingdom-India Summit 2015
seen at 21:31, 15 December in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Updated: Added - Annex to the Joint Statement on the United Kingdom-India Summit 2015: Commercial announcements made during the visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister David Cameron met in...

News story: Joint Statement on the United Kingdom-India Summit 2015
seen at 21:31, 15 December in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Updated: Added - Annex to the Joint Statement on the United Kingdom-India Summit 2015: Commercial announcements made during the visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister David Cameron met in...

News story: Closure of Veterinary Residues Committee business
seen at 21:30, 15 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Additional note regarding phenylbutazone

The Committee’s business has now been concluded and the following documents are available:

the VRC’s Annual Report for 2014 (PDF, 1.7MB, ...
Guidance: N to P signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 21:25, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledge for Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Looking for the signed pledge from Nat West? It’s published under the joint pledge, Holt’s Military Banking, Nat West & Royal...

Guidance: S to T signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 21:05, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledge for TMS Support Solutions Ltd.

About the corporate covenant

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

Statutory guidance: NHS foundation trusts: financial accounting guidance
seen at 21:05, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We've published the updates for December 2015.

Financial accounting updates, including year-end accounts, the NHS foundation trust consolidation (FTC) process and the agreement of balances process...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
seen at 21:05, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables for week 50, 2015.

Public Health England updates this spreadsheet data weekly.

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly report
seen at 20:59, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 50, 2015

All weekly data are provisional.

For weekly NOIDS reports from week 27 (2014) to week 4 (2015), see The National Archives

For weekly NOIDS ...

Research and analysis: High level review of current UK action level (1053)
seen at 20:57, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

The project aimed to recommend whether the guidance and action levels are still appropriate and effective, or whether a more detailed review and potential revision should be undertaken.

Guidance: General information about checks by compliance centres: CC/FS1b
seen at 20:57, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New factsheet has been published.

Factsheets are for guidance only and reflect HM Revenue and Customs position at the time of writing.

Guidance: General information about checks by compliance centres: CC/FS1b
seen at 20:57, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New factsheet has been published.

Factsheets are for guidance only and reflect HM Revenue and Customs position at the time of writing.

Guidance: Housing Benefit adjudication circulars 2015
seen at 20:56, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added HB Circular A13/2015: Housing Benefit uprating for financial year 2016 to 17.

Adjudication circulars provide advice, guidance and information on Housing Benefit to local authority staff. ...

National Statistics: UK Biodiversity indicators
seen at 20:55, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication of the UK biodiversity indicators delayed until 19 January 2016 due to statistical reasons.

Publication of the UK and England biodiversity indicators delayed to 0930 on 19 January 2016...
National Statistics: England biodiversity indicators
seen at 20:40, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication of the England biodiversity indicators delayed until 19 January 2016 due to statistical reasons.

Publication of the UK and England biodiversity indicators delayed to 0930 on 19 January...
Policy paper: Skills funding letter: April 2016 to March 2017
seen at 20:40, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

The skills funding letter is published annually and sets out the government’s funding priorities for the skills system. It includes information for the Skills Funding Agency to set provider allocations for 2016...

Research and analysis: Evidence requirements for the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
seen at 20:39, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Title changed

This information is how the MMO will prioritise its evidence gathering activity and external partners are encouraged to use this information when considering how their work could ...

Regulation: Accreditation criterion
seen at 20:39, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Corrected error in attachment

This document sets out the accreditation criterion we use to take decisions on accreditation for all qualifications which are subject to an accreditation requirement...

Guidance: GCSE, AS and A level subjects that are not being reformed
seen at 20:39, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include additional subjects which are not being reformed

Following consultation we adopted a principled approach to the reform of GCSE, AS and A levels in subjects, allowing reformed...

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 20:37, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Otterburn firing times 1 to 15 January 2016.

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...

Consultation outcome: Completing GCSE, AS and A level Reform
seen at 20:35, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect further decisions on subjects that will be reformed for first teaching in 2017

We are consulting on our proposals to reform a number of different GCSE, AS level and A level subjects...

Guidance: European food microbiology legislation scheme: recent reports
seen at 20:34, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added European food microbiology legislation scheme: distribution EFL34 report.

The European food microbiology legislation scheme assesses the participants’ ability to:

test and interpret...
Guidance: Standard scheme: recent intended results for distribution
seen at 20:34, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added standard scheme: intended results for distribution 274.

The examinations covered are:

aerobic colony counts Bacillus cereus Campylobacter spp. Clostridium perfringens Escherichia...
Transparency data: Military court centres court listings
seen at 20:34, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Military court centre listings: 14 to 18 December 2015

In line with the government’s Transparency and Open Data initiative, the Military Court Service is to publish the court listings for...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Claire Brotherhood
seen at 20:33, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 9859044 ...
Transparency data: Parental responsibility measures
seen at 20:33, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Parental responsibility measures and cases entering the fast track to attendance case management (a process setting out actions and time frame for improving a child’s attendance).

Previous parental...

The Prince of Wales visits a school and health centre in Wales
seen at 20:33, 15 December in (Our copy).
HRH visits Wales
News story: Joint Statement on the United Kingdom-India Summit 2015
seen at 20:32, 15 December in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Updated: Added - Annex to the Joint Statement on the United Kingdom-India Summit 2015: Commercial announcements made during the visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister David Cameron met in...

News story: Joint Statement on the United Kingdom-India Summit 2015
seen at 20:32, 15 December in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Updated: Added - Annex to the Joint Statement on the United Kingdom-India Summit 2015: Commercial announcements made during the visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister David Cameron met in...

News story: Closure of Veterinary Residues Committee business
seen at 20:30, 15 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Additional note regarding phenylbutazone

The Committee’s business has now been concluded and the following documents are available:

the VRC’s Annual Report for 2014 (PDF, 1.7MB, ...
News story: Vauxhall Zafira owners affected by heating and ventilation issue: what to do
seen at 20:30, 15 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Vauxhall has investigated fires which have occurred in the Zafira B models.

They have found that the fires are as result of improper repair to heater blower motor resistors.

Vauxhall has registered...

Press release: PM calls with Angela Merkel, Donald Tusk and Jean-Claude Juncker: 15 December 2015
seen at 20:30, 15 December in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

In each phone call, the Prime Minister set out his aim to progress the UK renegotiation at the European Council later this week with a substantive, political discussion...

Speech: "The WSIS review has been a major step forward in our common goal to build an Information Society for all."
seen at 20:30, 15 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr. President

Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,

It is an honour for me to represent the United Kingdom at the conclusion of the ten-year review of the World Summit on the Information...

News story: UK celebrates successful launch of astronaut Tim Peake
seen at 20:30, 15 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The launch was celebrated across the UK as millions of people watched the live feed and over 15,000 people gathered at launch events across the country to wave Tim on his way.

Tim’s launch - the first...

Guidance: A to B signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 20:16, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge for Brooker Care Ltd and a re-signed pledge for Bureau Veritas.

About the corporate covenant

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

Transparency data: BIS workforce management information: June 2015
seen at 20:15, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

BIS publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Transparency data: BIS workforce management information: August 2015
seen at 20:15, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

BIS publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Transparency data: BIS workforce management information: July 2015
seen at 20:15, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

BIS publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Transparency data: BIS workforce management information: October 2015
seen at 20:15, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

BIS publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Guidance: E to G signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 19:57, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge Fletchers Facilities Limited.

Looking for the signed pledge from Forces Financial? It’s published under their business name, Police Mutual Assurance Society Ltd.

Transparency data: BIS workforce management information: September 2015
seen at 19:57, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

BIS publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Guidance: K to M signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 19:43, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge for Lindum Group Ltd and Lakers School.

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: N to P signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 19:29, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledge for Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Looking for the signed pledge from Nat West? It’s published under the joint pledge, Holt’s Military Banking, Nat West & Royal...

Guidance: S to T signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 19:07, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledge for TMS Support Solutions Ltd.

About the corporate covenant

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

Statutory guidance: NHS foundation trusts: financial accounting guidance
seen at 19:06, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We've published the updates for December 2015.

Financial accounting updates, including year-end accounts, the NHS foundation trust consolidation (FTC) process and the agreement of balances process...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
seen at 19:06, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables for week 50, 2015.

Public Health England updates this spreadsheet data weekly.

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly report
seen at 18:59, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 50, 2015

All weekly data are provisional.

For weekly NOIDS reports from week 27 (2014) to week 4 (2015), see The National Archives

For weekly NOIDS ...

Research and analysis: High level review of current UK action level (1053)
seen at 18:57, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

The project aimed to recommend whether the guidance and action levels are still appropriate and effective, or whether a more detailed review and potential revision should be undertaken.

Guidance: General information about checks by compliance centres: CC/FS1b
seen at 18:57, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New factsheet has been published.

Factsheets are for guidance only and reflect HM Revenue and Customs position at the time of writing.

Guidance: General information about checks by compliance centres: CC/FS1b
seen at 18:57, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New factsheet has been published.

Factsheets are for guidance only and reflect HM Revenue and Customs position at the time of writing.

Guidance: Housing Benefit adjudication circulars 2015
seen at 18:55, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added HB Circular A13/2015: Housing Benefit uprating for financial year 2016 to 17.

Adjudication circulars provide advice, guidance and information on Housing Benefit to local authority staff. ...

National Statistics: UK Biodiversity indicators
seen at 18:54, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication of the UK biodiversity indicators delayed until 19 January 2016 due to statistical reasons.

Publication of the UK and England biodiversity indicators delayed to 0930 on 19 January 2016...
Notice: Policies for disposals under category 5 approved by the regulator for which letters of authorisation have been issued
seen at 18:41, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Origin Housing Limited added

A letter of authorisation to use category 5 of The General Consent 2010 under section 172 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 has been issued by the Regulator.

Guidance: Poland - list of translators and interpreters
seen at 18:41, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of translators and interpreters

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

Impact assessment: Enterprise Bill: impact assessment
seen at 18:40, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document to cover new areas of the bill including UK Government Investment Limited, Green Investment Bank and the Pubs Code.

This document looks at all the measures in the Enterprise...

Guidance: Mutual recognition of professional qualifications: guidance for regulatory bodies
seen at 18:39, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for regulatory bodies of professional qualifications. It sets out the obligations placed upon them by the revised Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications Directive 2005/36/EC.

National Statistics: England biodiversity indicators
seen at 18:39, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication of the England biodiversity indicators delayed until 19 January 2016 due to statistical reasons.

Publication of the UK and England biodiversity indicators delayed to 0930 on 19 January...
Guidance: MCA approved doctors UK based
seen at 18:39, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update MCA Approved doctors UK based 18 December 2015

This list is for seafarers who need to get an ENG1 medical fitness certificate, and to find a Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mrs Marcia Buckles
seen at 18:39, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 7356960 ...
Policy paper: Skills funding letter: April 2016 to March 2017
seen at 18:39, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

The skills funding letter is published annually and sets out the government’s funding priorities for the skills system. It includes information for the Skills Funding Agency to set provider allocations for 2016...

Guidance: Central Government Emergency Response Training: course dates
seen at 18:39, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 2016 training dates

The Central Government Emergency Response Training (CGERT) Course aims to equip people in crisis management with the necessary knowledge, skills and awareness for their...

Research and analysis: Evidence requirements for the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
seen at 18:39, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Title changed

This information is how the MMO will prioritise its evidence gathering activity and external partners are encouraged to use this information when considering how their work could ...

Regulation: Accreditation criterion
seen at 18:38, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Corrected error in attachment

This document sets out the accreditation criterion we use to take decisions on accreditation for all qualifications which are subject to an accreditation requirement...

Guidance: GCSE, AS and A level subjects that are not being reformed
seen at 18:38, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include additional subjects which are not being reformed

Following consultation we adopted a principled approach to the reform of GCSE, AS and A levels in subjects, allowing reformed...

Transparency data: Returning officers’ expenses England and Wales: 2014 to 2015
seen at 18:38, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

The statement of accounts provides the costs of running UK Parliamentary and European Parliamentary elections (and by-elections) in England and Wales for 2014 to 2015.

Promotional material: Companies House events calendar
seen at 18:38, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Event descriptions updated.

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

Legislative changes event

This event is aimed at anyone who wants to ...

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 18:37, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Otterburn firing times 1 to 15 January 2016.

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...

Notice: NN13 5RA, Faccenda Foods Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:37, 15 December 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...

Consultation outcome: Completing GCSE, AS and A level Reform
seen at 18:34, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect further decisions on subjects that will be reformed for first teaching in 2017

We are consulting on our proposals to reform a number of different GCSE, AS level and A level subjects...

Guidance: European food microbiology legislation scheme: recent reports
seen at 18:33, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added European food microbiology legislation scheme: distribution EFL34 report.

The European food microbiology legislation scheme assesses the participants’ ability to:

test and interpret...
Guidance: Standard scheme: recent intended results for distribution
seen at 18:33, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added standard scheme: intended results for distribution 274.

The examinations covered are:

aerobic colony counts Bacillus cereus Campylobacter spp. Clostridium perfringens Escherichia...
Transparency data: Military court centres court listings
seen at 18:33, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Military court centre listings: 14 to 18 December 2015

In line with the government’s Transparency and Open Data initiative, the Military Court Service is to publish the court listings for...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Claire Brotherhood
seen at 18:32, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 9859044 ...
Transparency data: Parental responsibility measures
seen at 18:32, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Parental responsibility measures and cases entering the fast track to attendance case management (a process setting out actions and time frame for improving a child’s attendance).

Previous parental...

Notice: IP30 0JB, Lloyd Warwick: environmental permit application advertisement.
seen at 18:32, 15 December 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...

Notice: NR34 7QJ, Mr Peter Stuckey: environmental permit application advertisement.
seen at 18:32, 15 December 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...

Notice: HP27 9PA, Oakminster Homes Limited: environmental permit application advertisement.
seen at 18:32, 15 December 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...

Notice: PL24 2SX, Mrs Sharon Goodwin: environmental permit application advertisement.
seen at 18:32, 15 December 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...

Notice: PR3 2NA, Sherwood Homes Limited: environmental permit application advertisement.
seen at 18:32, 15 December 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...

Concrete company find after worker crushed by stairs
seen at 18:31, 15 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A company which produces precast concrete products has been fined for safety failings that led to the death of a worker and to another being injured in separate incidents just 20 minutes apart.
News story: Joint Statement on the United Kingdom-India Summit 2015
seen at 18:31, 15 December in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Updated: Added - Annex to the Joint Statement on the United Kingdom-India Summit 2015: Commercial announcements made during the visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister David Cameron met in...

News story: Joint Statement on the United Kingdom-India Summit 2015
seen at 18:31, 15 December in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Updated: Added - Annex to the Joint Statement on the United Kingdom-India Summit 2015: Commercial announcements made during the visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister David Cameron met in...

Man sentenced to four and a half years' imprisonment following conviction for terrorism offences
seen at 18:31, 15 December in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Today, Mustafa Abdullah was convicted of 13 terrorism related offences at the Old Bailey, after terrorist training videos were found in his possession when he travelled back to the UK after six months in Syria. ...
News story: Closure of Veterinary Residues Committee business
seen at 18:30, 15 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Additional note regarding phenylbutazone

The Committee’s business has now been concluded and the following documents are available:

the VRC’s Annual Report for 2014 (PDF, 1.7MB, ...
News story: Changes to EU Trade Marks finalised: greater clarity and certainty for UK business
seen at 18:30, 15 December in News and communications (Our copy).

A package of proposals governing EU laws on trade marks were today approved by the European Parliament. They include changes to Community Trade Mark Regulation (CTMR) and the creation of a NEW trade mark...

Press release: Environment Agency’s top man to visit Devon (Friday 18 December)
seen at 18:30, 15 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The former diplomat, who only took over his new post last month, was recently in Cumbria where he witnessed, at first hand, the flood damage caused by Storm Desmond. He is keen to visit Devon and learn about ...

Press release: PM call with Bohuslav Sobotka of the Czech Republic: 15 December 2015
seen at 18:30, 15 December in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister spoke to Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka of the Czech Republic earlier this afternoon. They discussed EU reform and the UK’s renegotiation of ...

News story: Plans set out for re-sit opportunities
seen at 18:30, 15 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The first reformed GCSEs, AS and A levels were introduced in England in September this year. Students will start being awarded new AS qualifications in summer 2016, and new GCSEs and A levels in summer 2017. ...

News story: Foreign Secretary welcomes independent assessment of Iran nuclear capabilities
seen at 18:30, 15 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has welcomed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s final assessment of its investigation into Iran’s nuclear capabilities.

The Board of Governors of the IAEA...

News story: Crime news: online training videos to help CRM14 eForm users
seen at 18:30, 15 December in News and communications (Our copy).

If you are new to submitting CRM14 criminal legal aid applications electronically, you will find the following tutorial videos helpful:

an introduction to the CRM14 eForm an introduction to the CRM14...
Guidance: A to B signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 18:14, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge for Brooker Care Ltd and a re-signed pledge for Bureau Veritas.

About the corporate covenant

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

Transparency data: BIS workforce management information: July 2015
seen at 18:14, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

BIS publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Transparency data: BIS workforce management information: June 2015
seen at 18:14, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

BIS publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Transparency data: BIS workforce management information: August 2015
seen at 18:14, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

BIS publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Transparency data: BIS workforce management information: October 2015
seen at 18:14, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

BIS publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Guidance: E to G signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 17:55, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge Fletchers Facilities Limited.

Looking for the signed pledge from Forces Financial? It’s published under their business name, Police Mutual Assurance Society Ltd.

Transparency data: BIS workforce management information: September 2015
seen at 17:55, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

BIS publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Guidance: K to M signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 17:40, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a signed pledge for Lindum Group Ltd and Lakers School.

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: N to P signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 17:27, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledge for Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Looking for the signed pledge from Nat West? It’s published under the joint pledge, Holt’s Military Banking, Nat West & Royal...

Guidance: S to T signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 17:04, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added signed pledge for TMS Support Solutions Ltd.

About the corporate covenant

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

Policy paper: Newhaven flood alleviation scheme
seen at 17:04, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Community engagement updates made 15 December 2015.

This document explains the plans to reduce flood risk from the sea and the river along the Ouse valley in Newhaven.

Statutory guidance: NHS foundation trusts: financial accounting guidance
seen at 17:04, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We've published the updates for December 2015.

Financial accounting updates, including year-end accounts, the NHS foundation trust consolidation (FTC) process and the agreement of balances process...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
seen at 17:03, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables for week 50, 2015.

Public Health England updates this spreadsheet data weekly.

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly report
seen at 16:58, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 50, 2015

All weekly data are provisional.

For weekly NOIDS reports from week 27 (2014) to week 4 (2015), see The National Archives

For weekly NOIDS ...

Research and analysis: High level review of current UK action level (1053)
seen at 16:56, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

The project aimed to recommend whether the guidance and action levels are still appropriate and effective, or whether a more detailed review and potential revision should be undertaken.

Guidance: General information about checks by compliance centres: CC/FS1b
seen at 16:56, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New factsheet has been published.

Factsheets are for guidance only and reflect HM Revenue and Customs position at the time of writing.

Guidance: General information about checks by compliance centres: CC/FS1b
seen at 16:55, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New factsheet has been published.

Factsheets are for guidance only and reflect HM Revenue and Customs position at the time of writing.

Guidance: Housing Benefit adjudication circulars 2015
seen at 16:54, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added HB Circular A13/2015: Housing Benefit uprating for financial year 2016 to 17.

Adjudication circulars provide advice, guidance and information on Housing Benefit to local authority staff. ...

National Statistics: UK Biodiversity indicators
seen at 16:53, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication of the UK biodiversity indicators delayed until 19 January 2016 due to statistical reasons.

Publication of the UK and England biodiversity indicators delayed to 0930 on 19 January 2016...
National Statistics: England biodiversity indicators
seen at 16:38, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication of the England biodiversity indicators delayed until 19 January 2016 due to statistical reasons.

Publication of the UK and England biodiversity indicators delayed to 0930 on 19 January...
Policy paper: Skills funding letter: April 2016 to March 2017
seen at 16:38, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

The skills funding letter is published annually and sets out the government’s funding priorities for the skills system. It includes information for the Skills Funding Agency to set provider allocations for 2016...

Research and analysis: Evidence requirements for the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
seen at 16:37, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Title changed

This information is how the MMO will prioritise its evidence gathering activity and external partners are encouraged to use this information when considering how their work could ...

Decision: Change of accreditation end date: legacy AS and A levels in business studies and computing
seen at 16:37, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

On 3 November 2014 we published our accreditation criterion which applies to all qualifications which are subject to an accreditation requirement.

In that document, we announced that:

legacy...
Regulation: Accreditation criterion
seen at 16:37, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Corrected error in attachment

This document sets out the accreditation criterion we use to take decisions on accreditation for all qualifications which are subject to an accreditation requirement...

Guidance: Assessment objectives for new GCSEs, AS and A levels
seen at 16:37, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added assessment objectives for other subjects

Assessment objectives are part of the assessment arrangements for these qualifications. We will adopt the assessment objectives set out below into...

Guidance: GCSE, AS and A level subjects that are not being reformed
seen at 16:37, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include additional subjects which are not being reformed

Following consultation we adopted a principled approach to the reform of GCSE, AS and A levels in subjects, allowing reformed...

Guidance: Timeline of changes to GCSEs, AS and A levels
seen at 16:37, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect latest decisions on subjects to be reformed for first teaching in September 2017

These documents show:

what changes to qualifications will be happening for each year ...
Guidance: Get the facts: GCSE and A level reform
seen at 16:37, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include latest decisions on subjects which are not being reformed

GCSEs, AS and A levels are being reformed. The first reformed subjects will be available for schools to teach from September...

Consultation outcome: Completing GCSE, AS and A level Reform
seen at 16:33, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect further decisions on subjects that will be reformed for first teaching in 2017

We are consulting on our proposals to reform a number of different GCSE, AS level and A level subjects...

Guidance: European food microbiology legislation scheme: recent reports
seen at 16:32, 15 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added European food microbiology legislation scheme: distribution EFL34 report.

The European food microbiology legislation scheme assesses the participants’ ability to:

test and interpret...
The future’s bubbly: Nationwide hunt for innovative music talent announces its first-year selection
seen at 16:32, 15 December in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
The future’s bubbly: Nationwide hunt for innovative music talent announces its first-year selection
Case 386 – Cafe unable to heat up mince pies
seen at 16:31, 15 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A supermarket cafe told a customer that they are unable to heat up the mince pies they serve for health and safety reasons.