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31 January 2016

Press release: PM meeting with European Council President Donald Tusk
seen at 22:30, 31 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the meeting a Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister and President of the European Council Donald Tusk had a productive working dinner tonight, going through the draft proposals...

OFFA responds to Prime Minister’s comments on fair access
seen at 21:31, 31 January in OFFA (Our copy).

Commenting on the Prime Minister’s Sunday Times article on fair access to higher education, Professor Les Ebdon, Director of Fair Access to Higher Education, said:

“I welcome the Prime Minister...

OFFA responds to Prime Minister’s comments on fair access
seen at 20:34, 31 January in OFFA (Our copy).

Commenting on the Prime Minister’s Sunday Times article on fair access to higher education, Professor Les Ebdon, Director of Fair Access to Higher Education, said:

“I welcome the Prime Minister...

News story: UK team deploys to South Sudan to assess peacekeeping commitment
seen at 16:30, 31 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Around 12 UK Armed Forces personnel travelled to the country this week in order to assess how the UK can provide their support as part of a wider contribution to the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

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Research and analysis: Social mobility index
seen at 10:31, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

The report compares the chances for children from poorer backgrounds:

doing well at school finding a good job having a decent standard of living

The methodology report:

explains which...
Transparency data: Planning Inspectorate spending over £250: December 2015
seen at 10:31, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

These documents show spending by the Planning Inspectorate over &pound;250 for December 2015.

Corporate report: HMRC workforce diversity data for 2014 to 2015
seen at 10:31, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

In addition to these statutory categories, HMRC also monitors its workforce with regard to working patterns, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

Corporate report: Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duty) Regulations 2011: HMRC Compliance Information - January 2016
seen at 10:31, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

The document shows how HMRC complies with the public sector equality duty in section 149 Equality Act 2010 in relation to its customer service and policy administration activities. It complements the HMRC ...

News story: Justine Greening: no Syrian child should miss out on an education
seen at 10:30, 31 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Ahead of a landmark conference on the Syria crisis in London next week, International Development Secretary Justine Greening is calling on world leaders to seize the chance to change the lives of a generation...

Research and analysis: Social mobility index
seen at 09:31, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

The report compares the chances for children from poorer backgrounds:

doing well at school finding a good job having a decent standard of living

The methodology report:

explains which...
Official Statistics: Jobs Growth Wales: January 2016
seen at 09:31, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

The Jobs Growth Wales scheme started in April 2012 and will create 16,000 job opportunities over 4 years for unemployed 16-24 year olds throughout Wales. The programme caters for young people that are job ready...

Transparency data: Planning Inspectorate spending over £250: December 2015
seen at 09:31, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

These documents show spending by the Planning Inspectorate over &pound;250 for December 2015.

Corporate report: HMRC workforce diversity data for 2014 to 2015
seen at 09:31, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

In addition to these statutory categories, HMRC also monitors its workforce with regard to working patterns, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

Corporate report: Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duty) Regulations 2011: HMRC Compliance Information - January 2016
seen at 09:31, 31 January in Search (Our copy).

The document shows how HMRC complies with the public sector equality duty in section 149 Equality Act 2010 in relation to its customer service and policy administration activities. It complements the HMRC ...

Press release: Kids' education and employment opportunities ranked by area
seen at 09:30, 31 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission today (31 January 2016) publishes a major new piece of research, ranking each of the local authorities in England in terms of the social mobility prospects of ...

Press release: Review of racial bias and BAME representation in Criminal Justice System announced
seen at 02:30, 31 January in News and communications (Our copy).
PM: We need to ask difficult questions about whether the system treats people differently based on race Charges, courts, prisons and rehabilitation to be scrutinised David Lammy to lead the review and report...
Press release: PM: Time to tear down the barriers at elite universities
seen at 02:30, 31 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Universities will be required to publish admissions and retention data by gender, ethnic background and socio-economic class In 2014 just 27 black students entered Oxford out of 2,500 intake Government...

30 January 2016

Press release: Government makes public support for Syria go twice as far
seen at 11:30, 30 January in News and communications (Our copy).

On the eve of a major world conference on the Syria crisis, the British people will get the chance to play their part in transforming the lives of children caught up in the conflict, International Development...

Press release: Foreign Secretary statement on Syria peace talks
seen at 11:30, 30 January in News and communications (Our copy).

He welcomed the decision to take part, which followed his call to the HNC’s chairman Riyad Hijab yesterday, urging him to join the talks.

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said:

“I welcome the ...

Speech: Women in the IT Industry - Sending the Elevator Back Down
seen at 11:30, 30 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Good evening ladies! I am absolutely thrilled and honoured to join you this evening and to celebrate the remarkable achievements of this year’s winners and all of the exceptional women gathered here tonight.

Guidance: Land Registration Act 2002: Schedule 2
seen at 10:31, 30 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Notices 21, 22 and 23 and the direction that relates to electronic addresses for the delivery of objections have been amended as a result of a change to our email addresses.

Under the Land Registration...

Press release: Government makes public support for Syria go twice as far
seen at 10:30, 30 January in News and communications (Our copy).

On the eve of a major world conference on the Syria crisis, the British people will get the chance to play their part in transforming the lives of children caught up in the conflict, International Development...

Government Evidence to the Low Pay Commission–National Minimum Wage (Nicholas Boles)
seen at 09:32, 30 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that the Government is publishing evidence to support the Low Pay Commission’s National Minimum Wage recommendations for 2016. This document contains economic analysis that the ...

Guidance: Inspection and application for official copies (PG11)
seen at 09:32, 30 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 7 has been amended as a result of a change to our email addresses.

This guide gives details of the information held by Land Registry and how you may obtain it. It is aimed at conveyancers...

Guidance: Large scale applications and calculation of fees (PG33)
seen at 09:32, 30 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 20 has been amended as a result of a change to our email addresses.

This guide gives information on how to prepare an application with a large number of properties. It also contains information...

Guidance: Index map: official search (PG10)
seen at 09:32, 30 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 9 has been amended as a result of a change to our email addresses.

This guide gives details of the information held on the index map and advice on how to apply for an official search. It...

Guidance: Land Registry plans: the basis of Land Registry applications (PG40s1)
seen at 09:32, 30 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 6 has been amended as a result of a change to our email addresses.

This supplement describes the origins and scales of Ordnance Survey mapping and how this relates to plans prepared by ...

Guidance: Requisition and cancellation procedures (PG50)
seen at 09:32, 30 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 6.1 has been amended as a result of a change to our email addresses.

This guide gives advice on how to avoid requisitions on applications and our procedures where they do need to be raised...

Guidance: Land Registry's Welsh language scheme (PG58)
seen at 09:32, 30 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 9 has been amended as a result of a change to our email addresses.

The guide is aimed at conveyancers and other legal advisers and also members of the public and you should interpret references...

Guidance: Land charges: registration, official search, office copy and cancellation (PG63)
seen at 09:32, 30 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Sections 7.1 and 9.3 have been amended as a result of a change to our email addresses.

This guide gives advice about applications to Land Registry, Land Charges Department to register an interest...

Guidance: Land Registration Act 2002: Schedule 2
seen at 09:31, 30 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Notices 21, 22 and 23 and the direction that relates to electronic addresses for the delivery of objections have been amended as a result of a change to our email addresses.

Under the Land Registration...

Clean Sport Education Part of Netball SuperLeague’s Super Saturday
seen at 09:30, 30 January in News (Our copy).
UKAD and England Netball team up ahead of the start of the Netball Superleague

29 January 2016

Press release: PM calls and readout of meetings in Brussels: 29 January 2015
seen at 22:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister has spent the day focused on the EU renegotiation with many constructive phone calls and meetings. Last night and this morning while on his way...

Research and analysis: Laboratory reports of hepatitis A and C: 2015
seen at 21:31, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 10(4) report uploaded

Laboratory reports of hepatitis A and C reported to Public Health England.

Earlier years’ quarterly data

For 2014 data (and a link to archived reports) see

Guidance: Notes for readers in the English grammar, punctuation and spelling test: short answer questions will be updated for the 2016 tests in due course
seen at 21:31, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a note to say that guidance for the 2016 tests will be updated in due course

This document provides examples to show how particular types of questions in the short answer questions for levels...

News story: Invictus games launched
seen at 21:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Wounded, injured and sick military personnel and veterans are competing across 10 sports for one of the 100 places available on the UK team. This morning, HRH Prince Harry, patron of the Invictus Games Foundation...

Open consultation: Consultation on requirements for content and assurance for quality reports 2015/16
seen at 20:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

We will publish two documents covering foundation trusts’ requirements for 2015/16. This consultation includes:

our proposals for indicators to be subject to assurance in our detailed guidance for external...
Guidance: 2016 teacher assessment exemplification: KS1 mathematics
seen at 20:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Key stage 1 (KS1) exemplification material to support teacher assessment (TA) of each pupil at the end of KS1 in 2016. This guidance should be used with the 2016 interim TA frameworks.

It should be used...

Guidance: SSRO answers - updated
seen at 20:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated answers 29 January 2016

This document provides clarity to parties involved in a qualifying defence contract or qualifying sub contract. The answers were updated on 29 January 2016; these...

Guidance: 2016 teacher assessment exemplification: KS2 mathematics
seen at 20:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Key stage 2 (KS2) exemplification material to support teacher assessment (TA) of each pupil at the end of KS2 in 2016. This guidance should be used with the 2016 interim TA frameworks.

It should be used...

Guidance: Deputy and attorney guidance: dealing with banks
seen at 20:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This leaflet, co-authored by the Office of the Public Guardian and British banking bodies, includes guidance on:

your powers as a deputy or attorney managing a bank account for someone else, who may or...
Transparency data: Cabinet Office workforce management data 2015 to 2016
seen at 20:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: December 2015 data added.

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

It also includes non-consolidated performance...

Guidance: Zika virus: interim algorithm for assessing pregnant women with a history of travel
seen at 20:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This guidance was compiled with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the Royal College of Midwives and Health Protection Scotland.

Research and analysis: Laboratory reports of hepatitis A and C: 2015
seen at 20:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 10(4) report uploaded

Laboratory reports of hepatitis A and C reported to Public Health England.

Earlier years’ quarterly data

For 2014 data (and a link to archived reports) see

Research and analysis: Herpes zoster (shingles) immunisation programme: vaccine coverage data
seen at 20:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 10(4) report uploaded

For previous reports see the archive of older data.

Guidance: Notes for readers in the English grammar, punctuation and spelling test: short answer questions will be updated for the 2016 tests in due course
seen at 20:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a note to say that guidance for the 2016 tests will be updated in due course

This document provides examples to show how particular types of questions in the short answer questions for levels...

Research and analysis: Health Protection Report volume 10 (2016)
seen at 20:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 10(4) news uploaded

Health Protection Report (HPR) is a weekly bulletin containing a digest of health protection news and regular reporting from Public Health England on infections (routine...

Speech: "We are at our best when we respond to events quickly and efficiently."
seen at 20:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President.

Let me join others in thanking you, Elbio [Rosselli, Uruguay Permanent Representative], and your team for a successful Presidency. You have guided the Council through an eventful...

Guidance: Fact sheet on mandatory reporting of female genital mutilation
seen at 18:35, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This fact sheet gives an overview of the female genital mutilation (FGM) mandatory reporting duty which came into force on 31 October 2015 via the Serious Crime Act 2015.

It gives health...

Guidance: Barbados – List of Lawyers
seen at 18:35, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List updated.

The following list of English speaking lawyers and translators/interpreters has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require legal advice

Notice: RM8 6QY, Van Dalen UK Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 18:35, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Van Dalen UK...
Guidance: SFA: Inform
seen at 18:35, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: SFA Inform January issue 103 uploaded on 29 January 2016.

Sign up for Inform

Inform is published online at the end of each month. If you would like to be added to the mailing list and receive an...

Notice: PR3 6BP, Resource Recycling Solutions Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 18:35, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Resource Recycling...
Notice: SY5 9DZ, Mr J W Stokes, Mr P C Stokes and Mrs J A Stokes: environmental permit issued
seen at 18:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Mr Jonathan ...
Notice: SY13 2SD, Parton's Poulets Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 18:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Parton’s Poulets...
Corporate report: Dartford-Thurrock river crossing charging scheme account 2014 to 2015
seen at 18:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This document contains the following information: Dartford-Thurrock river crossing charging scheme account 2014-2015.

This document was laid before Parliament in response to a legislative requirement.

Corporate report: Highways England Operational Metrics Manual
seen at 18:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document updated

The Operational Metrics Manual provides definitions for the measures identified in the performance specification for Highways England, as laid out in the government’s

Research and analysis: National minimum wage: final government evidence to the Low Pay Commission 2016
seen at 18:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Provides evidence to the Low Pay Commission (LPC) to help them monitor, evaluate, and review the national minimum wage and its impact, and make recommendations for future rates.

The evidence covers:

Notice: Financial notice to improve: Dominic Barberi Multi Academy Company
seen at 18:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This letter and its annex serve as a written notice to improve financial management, control and governance at the Dominic Barberi Multi Academy Company.

Notice: Financial notice to improve: Salvatorian College
seen at 18:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This letter and its annex serve as a written notice to improve financial management, control and governance at Salvatorian College.

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 25 January 2016
seen at 18:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new FOI responses for Welfare provision available to service personnel and their families, MOD's contract with IDG at RMA Sandhurst, List of reported incidents of bullying in Royal Marines training...

Form: Sign the armed forces covenant and make your promise
seen at 18:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced Corporate covenant template.

The community covenant aims to bring together the armed forces community and the civilian community on a local level, nurturing mutual understanding and raising...

Official Statistics: River Wear daily upstream fish counts
seen at 18:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest upstream fish counts for the River Wear.

The counter began operation in November 1994.

Transparency data: Government Major Projects Portfolio: Senior Responsible Owners list – 2015 to 2016
seen at 18:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added September 2015 data.

The guidance for officials giving evidence to Parliamentary Select Committees, known as the Osmotherly Rules was updated on 17 October 2014. As part of this update...

Official Statistics: River Wear monthly upstream fish counts
seen at 18:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest upstream fish counts for the River Wear.

The counter began operation in November 1994.

Guidance: Work Choice provider memos: 2016
seen at 18:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

These memos provide updates to the Work Choice provider guidance.

Open consultation: Consultation on requirements for content and assurance for quality reports 2015/16
seen at 18:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

We will publish two documents covering foundation trusts’ requirements for 2015/16. This consultation includes:

our proposals for indicators to be subject to assurance in our detailed guidance for external...
Guidance: Peru – Consular Fees
seen at 18:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Consular Fees as of February 2016

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

Transparency data: PHE national executive expenses: 2015 to 2016
seen at 18:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with expenses submitted between October and December 2015.

PHE records and publishes its national executives’ expenses every 3 months of each tax year.

Guidance: 2016 teacher assessment exemplification: KS1 mathematics
seen at 18:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Key stage 1 (KS1) exemplification material to support teacher assessment (TA) of each pupil at the end of KS1 in 2016. This guidance should be used with the 2016 interim TA frameworks.

It should be used...

Guidance: SSRO answers - updated
seen at 18:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated answers 29 January 2016

This document provides clarity to parties involved in a qualifying defence contract or qualifying sub contract. The answers were updated on 29 January 2016; these...

Guidance: 2016 teacher assessment exemplification: KS2 mathematics
seen at 18:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Key stage 2 (KS2) exemplification material to support teacher assessment (TA) of each pupil at the end of KS2 in 2016. This guidance should be used with the 2016 interim TA frameworks.

It should be used...

Guidance: Deputy and attorney guidance: dealing with banks
seen at 18:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This leaflet, co-authored by the Office of the Public Guardian and British banking bodies, includes guidance on:

your powers as a deputy or attorney managing a bank account for someone else, who may or...
Transparency data: Cabinet Office workforce management data 2015 to 2016
seen at 18:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: December 2015 data added.

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

It also includes non-consolidated performance...

Guidance: Zika virus: interim algorithm for assessing pregnant women with a history of travel
seen at 18:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This guidance was compiled with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the Royal College of Midwives and Health Protection Scotland.

Research and analysis: Laboratory reports of hepatitis A and C: 2015
seen at 18:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 10(4) report uploaded

Laboratory reports of hepatitis A and C reported to Public Health England.

Earlier years’ quarterly data

For 2014 data (and a link to archived reports) see

Research and analysis: Herpes zoster (shingles) immunisation programme: vaccine coverage data
seen at 18:31, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 10(4) report uploaded

For previous reports see the archive of older data.

Environment policy in the spotlight at NERC-backed research centre
seen at 18:31, 29 January in NERC news (Our copy).

UK policy on energy, water, environment and food will be in the spotlight at a new research centre backed by NERC.

Engage for success: making the most of Safe Deal – Webinar, 18 February 2016
seen at 18:31, 29 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Active engagement with the workforce is one of the signs of a mature safety culture; but have you ever wondered how to get everyone else in your organisation to ‘walk the talk’ and have constructive...

Safety climate tool successes event – Buxton, 26 February 2016
seen at 18:31, 29 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A networking event for health and safety professionals who want to better understand and engage their workforce to improve health and safety performance.

Biosafety: concepts and working practices at containment level 3 – Buxton, 29 February-4 March 2016
seen at 18:31, 29 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This course on working in and with a microbiological containment level 3 facility, will comprise a number of modules using a combination of interactive theory, practical and workshop training.

Worker’s legs crushed by concrete table tennis tables
seen at 18:31, 29 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Manchester table tennis table manufacturer has been fined after an employee’s legs were crushed when four one-ton concrete tables toppled over.
News story: First sailors join new aircraft carrier in Scotland
seen at 18:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

As the first ship’s company, the team will work alongside their industry partners over the coming years to learn about the ship, the equipment and the vast technological advances as she progresses through her...

News story: Armed Forces Minister visits Infantry Battle School
seen at 18:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Infantry Battle School in Brecon, the largest military training area in Wales, welcomed Penny Mordaunt for her first visit to the training facility since becoming Minister for the Armed Forces.

It...

News story: Update: air strikes against Daesh
seen at 18:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Latest update

British aircraft have continued intensive armed reconnaissance patrols over Syria and Iraq, striking a number of Daesh terrorist positions.

On Tuesday 26 January, in the west of Iraq, a...

News story: Winter 2015 to 2016 floods: government response
seen at 18:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the weekend forecast from the Environment Agency.

Government departments, councils and the Environment Agency are working together to respond to the flooding during the winter of 2015...

News story: Coal Authority to implement new mining reports pricing structure
seen at 18:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Coal Authority recently announced that it would be reviewing its pricing structure and publishing further details on its website in the New Year.

The Authority has now completed its review, which...

Press release: Baroness Anelay visits The Hague
seen at 18:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

During a two day visit to The Hague, Baroness Anelay met with International Trade and Development Minister Lilianne Ploumen, senior representatives of the international legal institutions and the Director General...

Press release: Hurd: Ethiopia agreement will help us transform Africa’s solar market
seen at 18:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Ethiopia is the latest country to back the campaign, which aims to accelerate universal energy access in sub-Saharan Africa. They pledged to boost solar energy access in a deal signed with Britain at the African...

News story: Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to France
seen at 18:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

Sir Julian King KCVO CMG has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the French Republic in succession to Sir Peter Ricketts GCMG GCVO, who will be retiring from the Diplomatic...

Correspondence: Duncan Selbie's Friday messages: 2016
seen at 16:46, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added weekly message for 29 January 2016.

See Duncan Selbie’s Friday messages for 2014 and 2015.

Guidance: Legal aid crime tender 2015
seen at 16:46, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Procurement of 2015 Own and Duty Provider Crime Contracts notice published.

Latest updates

Sign up to receive the Legal Aid Bulletin by email.

28 January 2016 – changes to criminal...
Guidance: Genomic Services and Development Unit (GSDU): user manual
seen at 16:46, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This document includes information on the Genomic Services and Development Unit (GSDU) and the services they provide.

Policy paper: The Driving Instructors (Registration) Bill delegated powers memorandum
seen at 16:46, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This memorandum has been prepared for the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee to aid with its scrutiny of the Driving Instructors (Registration) Bill. It identifies the provisions of the ...

Transparency data: DH departmental spending over £500: 2015
seen at 16:46, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for December 2015.

Information on Department of Health transactions over &pound;500 made using the government procurement card (GPC).

The monthly data is published two months...

Transparency data: DH departmental spending over £25,000: 2015
seen at 16:46, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for December 2015.

Details of Department of Health expenditure over &pound;25,000 (invoices, grant payments, expenses and other such payments, excluding pay bill expenditure).

Guidance: Military low flying: a horse riders guide
seen at 16:46, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated document.

Following an in-depth review of military helicopter low flying and its potential impact on horse riders. This leaflet has been produced in conjunction with the British Horse...

Guidance: Fact sheet on mandatory reporting of female genital mutilation
seen at 16:46, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This fact sheet gives an overview of the female genital mutilation (FGM) mandatory reporting duty which came into force on 31 October 2015 via the Serious Crime Act 2015.

It gives health...

Guidance: Barbados – List of Lawyers
seen at 16:46, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List updated.

The following list of English speaking lawyers and translators/interpreters has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require legal advice

Notice: EX23 9PZ, Mr Mark Vickery: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:46, 29 January 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: CW1 4QU, Red Hall Farming Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:46, 29 January 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: SP6 3NT, Mr Rodney Hill: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:46, 29 January 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: RM8 6QY, Van Dalen UK Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:46, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Van Dalen UK...
Guidance: SFA: Inform
seen at 16:44, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: SFA Inform January issue 103 uploaded on 29 January 2016.

Sign up for Inform

Inform is published online at the end of each month. If you would like to be added to the mailing list and receive an...

Notice: PR3 6BP, Resource Recycling Solutions Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:44, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Resource Recycling...
Notice: SY5 9DZ, Mr J W Stokes, Mr P C Stokes and Mrs J A Stokes: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:44, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Mr Jonathan ...
Notice: SY13 2SD, Parton's Poulets Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:43, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Parton’s Poulets...
Corporate report: Dartford-Thurrock river crossing charging scheme account 2014 to 2015
seen at 16:43, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This document contains the following information: Dartford-Thurrock river crossing charging scheme account 2014-2015.

This document was laid before Parliament in response to a legislative requirement.

Corporate report: Highways England Operational Metrics Manual
seen at 16:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document updated

The Operational Metrics Manual provides definitions for the measures identified in the performance specification for Highways England, as laid out in the government’s

Research and analysis: National minimum wage: final government evidence to the Low Pay Commission 2016
seen at 16:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Provides evidence to the Low Pay Commission (LPC) to help them monitor, evaluate, and review the national minimum wage and its impact, and make recommendations for future rates.

The evidence covers:

Notice: Financial notice to improve: Dominic Barberi Multi Academy Company
seen at 16:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This letter and its annex serve as a written notice to improve financial management, control and governance at the Dominic Barberi Multi Academy Company.

Notice: Financial notice to improve: Salvatorian College
seen at 16:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This letter and its annex serve as a written notice to improve financial management, control and governance at Salvatorian College.

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 25 January 2016
seen at 16:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new FOI responses for Welfare provision available to service personnel and their families, MOD's contract with IDG at RMA Sandhurst, List of reported incidents of bullying in Royal Marines training...

Form: Sign the armed forces covenant and make your promise
seen at 16:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced Corporate covenant template.

The community covenant aims to bring together the armed forces community and the civilian community on a local level, nurturing mutual understanding and raising...

Notice: DH8 9BB, Derwent Manor Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 29 January 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...

Official Statistics: River Wear daily upstream fish counts
seen at 16:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest upstream fish counts for the River Wear.

The counter began operation in November 1994.

Transparency data: Government Major Projects Portfolio: Senior Responsible Owners list – 2015 to 2016
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added September 2015 data.

The guidance for officials giving evidence to Parliamentary Select Committees, known as the Osmotherly Rules was updated on 17 October 2014. As part of this update...

Official Statistics: River Wear monthly upstream fish counts
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest upstream fish counts for the River Wear.

The counter began operation in November 1994.

Guidance: Work Choice provider memos: 2016
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

These memos provide updates to the Work Choice provider guidance.

Statutory guidance: Fishing vessel licence variations
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Catch limits for all O10m and U10m non-sector licences 11.99, 12299, 3199, 4199 and 9199 and New catch limits for sea bass added

Variations occur to reflect changes in quota limits and closures...

Guidance: Peru – Consular Fees
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Consular Fees as of February 2016

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

Transparency data: PHE national executive expenses: 2015 to 2016
seen at 16:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with expenses submitted between October and December 2015.

PHE records and publishes its national executives’ expenses every 3 months of each tax year.

Midlands business leaders turn out as Birmingham hosts ‘working well’ roadshow
seen at 16:31, 29 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
There was a healthy turnout in Birmingham on Monday as business leaders, worker representatives and regulators from across the Midlands met to discuss how to help more people come home safe and well from their jobs...
North West business leaders have their say as ‘working well’ roadshow arrives in Liverpool
seen at 16:31, 29 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Liverpool hosted scores of business leaders, worker representatives and regulators from across the North West to discuss how to help more people come home safe and well from their jobs.
Firm fined for safety failings after worker fell from dumper truck
seen at 16:31, 29 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A civil engineering company was fined after a worker fell from his dumper truck suffering a fracture to his spine.
Webinar – Engage for Success: Making the most of Safe Deal
seen at 16:31, 29 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Active engagement with the workforce is one of the signs of a mature safety culture; but have you ever wondered how to get everyone else in your organisation to ‘walk the talk’ and have constructive...

Managing asbestos in domestic and non-domestic premises – Buxton, 29 February 2016
seen at 16:31, 29 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This one-day course gives you the knowledge to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises to the standards required by Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR 2012).

News story: The Secretary of State announces new Senior Appointments in the Armed Services
seen at 16:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon is pleased to confirm that Her Majesty the Queen has approved the following senior appointments in the top echelon of the Armed Services:

Lieutenant General Gordon Messenger...

Press release: Coal Authority scheme to protect important drinking water source
seen at 16:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

A new protection scheme developed by the Coal Authority has been switched on at Whitburn to prevent an important drinking water source from contamination by mine water.

The scheme will stop mine water...

Speech: Together, let’s reform the EU: article by David Cameron
seen at 16:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

Britain is going to hold a referendum on whether to stay in the European Union. Support for our membership has declined over many years, so I am negotiating changes in 4 areas...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Kent and Sussex: weekly summary for Monday 1 February to Sunday 6 February 2016
seen at 16:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 29 January but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

News story: Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2016
seen at 16:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Schools across England are set to take part in an international literacy study.

The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) measures the reading ability of 10-year-olds, which can then...

Press release: Stay alert to the risk of flooding this weekend
seen at 16:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Read Winter flooding 2015: community support for advice and current information.

The Met Office forecast is for more heavy rain for parts of southern England on Friday into Saturday morning ...

Press release: Training company director who owed company £2.6m is disqualified for breach of duty
seen at 16:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The company went into administration in November 2013, disclosing liabilities in excess of &pound;13m.

Following an investigation by the Insolvency Service, Mr Syddall, who was adjudged bankrupt ...

Press release: Pioneering LinkedIn project to change the face of recruitment in Manchester
seen at 16:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

For the first time in Europe, a new scheme, led by LinkedIn and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, is mapping the local skill requirements for the future, and identifying potential courses local...

News story: First sailors join new aircraft carrier in Scotland
seen at 16:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

As the first ship’s company, the team will work alongside their industry partners over the coming years to learn about the ship, the equipment and the vast technological advances as she progresses through her...

News story: Webinars and videos about Self Assessment
seen at 16:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Dates and times of live webinars have been updated.

Introduction to the Personal Tax Account (PTA)

You may see something different this year as you file your Self Assessment tax return. You can...

News story: Webinars, e-learning, emails and videos if you're self-employed
seen at 16:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Dates and times of live webinars have been updated.

Self Assessment Live

Join this live service with expert staff to answer your Self Assessment Return questions. We won’t have access to your ...

News story: Webinars, e-learning, emails and videos on VAT
seen at 16:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Dates and times of live webinars have been updated.

Emails

You can get business emails from HMRC to help you with VAT.

E-learning

An online course on getting started with VAT.

News story: Webinars, e-learning, emails and videos on employing people
seen at 16:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Dates and times of live webinars have been updated.

Live webinars last for an hour. You can ask questions during the presentation and get answers from the HMRC host.

Register and log ...

News story: Webinars, emails and videos on the Construction Industry Scheme
seen at 16:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated dates and times for live webinars.

Emails

You can get business emails from HMRC on the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).

Webinars and videos

Live webinars last for an...

Press release: National Teaching Service pilot gets underway
seen at 16:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Talented teachers and middle leaders are being invited to apply to join the National Teaching Service (NTS) and work in schools across the North West that are struggling to attract and retain the professionals...

News story: Armed Forces Minister visits Infantry Battle School
seen at 16:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Infantry Battle School in Brecon, the largest military training area in Wales, welcomed Penny Mordaunt for her first visit to the training facility since becoming Minister for the Armed Forces.

It...

Press release: Planned roadworks in East Midlands: weekly summary for Monday 1 to Sunday 7 February 2016
seen at 16:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Media wanting information about Highways England’s routine maintenance projects should, in the first instance, check our website.

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over...

Guidance: Copyright notice: performance of live music
seen at 14:41, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to the Copyright Notice: performance of live music document.

Copyright notices are published by the Intellectual Property Office to help explain specific areas of copyright in the UK.

Transparency data: Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre expenditure: December 2015
seen at 14:41, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Spending over &pound;250 for the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre.

Guidance: Directory of providers
seen at 14:41, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Directory updated.

This directory of providers covers:

Actions against the police Clinical negligence Community care Crime Debt Family Housing Immigration asylum Mediation...
Open consultation: GCSE reform: regulations for geology
seen at 14:41, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This consultation is about the rules and guidance we plan to put in place for new GCSEs in geology. These rules will apply to the new geology GCSEs that will be taught in schools in England from September 2017...

Policy paper: Report on the usage of section 70 of the Charities Act 2006 by the Home Office: 2014 to 2015
seen at 14:40, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This report details Home Office expenditure on grants awarded to organisations under section 70 of the Charities Act 2006 during 2014 to 2015.

Independent report: Evaluation Report: Global Poverty Action Fund Mid-Term
seen at 14:40, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

The GPAF Mid-Term Evaluation was conducted as a process evaluation that focused on assessing the performance of the Fund mechanism – how projects are delivering, the way that the grant application process has...

Official Statistics: Prison population figures: 2016
seen at 14:40, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prison population figures for 29 January 2016.

Latest prison population figures for 2016.

Guidance: Posting passports and documents
seen at 14:40, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This document provides information for passport customers on the methods of posting used by Her Majesty’s Passport Office to send passports and supporting documents to addresses in the UK and overseas.

Guidance: Faith at end of life: public health approach resource for professionals
seen at 14:40, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This resource aims to help frontline professionals and providers working in community settings and commissioners maintain a holistic approach to the people dying, caring or bereaved.

It provides information...

Transparency data: NHS foundation trust directory and register of licensed healthcare providers
seen at 14:40, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Change in Governance Rating for Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The foundation trust directory has links to foundation trust publications. Providers licensed...

Notice: End-of-life vehicles: authorised treatment facilities register
seen at 14:40, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The End-of-life vehicles (ELV) Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATF) Register for England has been updated.

This register includes information on permit holders such as their address and an environmental...

Corporate report: Office for Legal Complaints annual report and accounts 2014 to 2015
seen at 14:40, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

The Office for Legal Complaints, which came in to formal existence on 1 July 2010, is responsible for the oversight of the Legal Ombudsman. Contains the report from the Ombudsman to the Board.

This paper...

Guidance: DH non-executive appointments
seen at 14:40, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added member appointments to the UK National Screening Committee.

Details about appointments made to the Department’s public bodies and expert committees.

For further information on non...

Transparency data: NHS TDA accountability meeting minutes
seen at 14:40, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added document: NHS TDA Q4 ministerial accountability meeting: 14 July 2015

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

Decision: Civil penalty accreditation scheme: accredited haulage companies
seen at 14:40, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list

A list of accredited haulage companies who are members of the clandestine civil penalty accreditation scheme as of 16 January 2016.

The scheme reduces road haulage companies...

Research and analysis: Understanding digital engagement in later life
seen at 14:39, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This report is focussed on examining factors that relate to older people’s use of digital technologies. It concentrates on those aged 50 or older, and examines within this group how age, gender, socioeconomic...

Guidance: Community Amateur Sports Clubs: detailed guidance notes
seen at 14:39, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New section 2.3.9, Clubs having honorary or free life memberships has been added to this page.

The CASC scheme was introduced in April 2002. It has enabled many local amateur sports clubs to register...

Guidance: Military low flying: RAF operational low flying training timetable
seen at 14:39, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new low flying training timetable for 1 to 5 February and 8 to 12 February 2016.

A list of timetables for operational low flying (OLF) training by RAF fast jets and Hercules aircraft. These...

Guidance: Snapshot of the armed forces covenant 2015
seen at 14:39, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated document.

This poster contains information about the armed forces covenant including:

corporate and community accommodation healthcare wider covenant education Related...
Corporate report: PHE Board meeting papers: January 2016
seen at 14:38, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

The agenda and papers available for the Public Health England Board meeting of 27 January 2016.

Guidance: Breast screening: digital breast tomosynthesis system evaluation
seen at 14:38, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

These documents set out an evaluation of the practical and technical performance of the GE Healthcare SenoClaire tomosynthesis system.

Notice: Excise Notice 192: registered dealers in controlled oil
seen at 14:37, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This notice has been amended at Appendix A and Appendix B to update the registration requirements for plant and equipment hire companies.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 192 (February 2014...

Policy paper: Revenue and Customs Brief 6 (2016): registered dealers in controlled oil - plant and equipment hire companies
seen at 14:37, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This HM Revenue and Customs brief provides information on changes to the registration requirements for plant and equipment supplying companies who supply controlled oil as part of the hire or sale.

Guidance: Civil tenders
seen at 14:36, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2015 Standard Civil Contract tender outcome published.

This information supports the tender process for organisations wishing to deliver actions against the police, public law or clinical negligence...

Transparency data: Initial teacher training (ITT): recruitment controls
seen at 14:36, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Recruitment controls information updated.

Please read the update to postgraduate ITT recruitment controls 2016 to 2017 publication for regular recruitment updates, progress against recruitment ...

Guidance: NHS Premises Assurance Model
seen at 14:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The NHS PAM self-assessment questions and guidance have been updated for 2016.

The 2016 NHS Premises Assurance Model (NHS PAM) was developed with the NHS. It is an update of the previous version...

Guidance: Exporting nuclear goods to Iran: procurement channel
seen at 14:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This note provides practical guidance for UK exporters and service providers regarding the procurement channel for exporting nuclear goods to Iran.

It includes links to guidance on doing business with...

Corporate report: DH public sector equality duty compliance: 2015
seen at 14:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This publication outlines how DH met the public sector equality duty as part of its services and public functions in 2015.

It also explains the department’s current equality assurance arrangements. This...

Corporate report: DH workforce equality information: 2016
seen at 14:34, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Contains a breakdown of the department’s workforce on all equality strands. This includes data on:

ethnicity gender disability age group working patterns sexual orientation religion or belief...
Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - Nigeria
seen at 14:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This report looks at the intellectual property, organized crime, human rights, bribery and corruption and terrorism risks that UK businesses may face when operating in Nigeria.

Correspondence: Duncan Selbie's Friday messages: 2016
seen at 14:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added weekly message for 29 January 2016.

See Duncan Selbie’s Friday messages for 2014 and 2015.

Guidance: Legal aid crime tender 2015
seen at 14:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Procurement of 2015 Own and Duty Provider Crime Contracts notice published.

Latest updates

Sign up to receive the Legal Aid Bulletin by email.

28 January 2016 – changes to criminal...
Guidance: Genomic Services and Development Unit (GSDU): user manual
seen at 14:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This document includes information on the Genomic Services and Development Unit (GSDU) and the services they provide.

Policy paper: The Driving Instructors (Registration) Bill delegated powers memorandum
seen at 14:33, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This memorandum has been prepared for the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee to aid with its scrutiny of the Driving Instructors (Registration) Bill. It identifies the provisions of the ...

Transparency data: DH departmental spending over £500: 2015
seen at 14:32, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for December 2015.

Information on Department of Health transactions over &pound;500 made using the government procurement card (GPC).

The monthly data is published two months...

Transparency data: DH departmental spending over £25,000: 2015
seen at 14:31, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for December 2015.

Details of Department of Health expenditure over &pound;25,000 (invoices, grant payments, expenses and other such payments, excluding pay bill expenditure).

Transparency data: School land: decisions about disposals
seen at 14:31, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New entry to the list of disposal decisions

This document explains decisions about the disposal of school land and the background to how these decisions are made.

Schools themselves and...

Runcorn firm sentenced after HGV crushes worker to death
seen at 14:31, 29 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Runcorn haulage firm has been ordered to pay &pound;90,000 in fines and costs after an employee was crushed to death by a runaway lorry.
Tinnitus Awareness Week
seen at 14:30, 29 January in GEO - GEO (Our copy).
From 8-14 February 2016, the British Tinnitus Association (BTA) will be celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Tinnitus Awareness Week (TAW) by launching the ‘Tea for Tinnitus’ ...
Family Links Parent Nurturing Programme
seen at 14:30, 29 January in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Press release: Shropshire orthopaedic hospital to cut waiting times for routine operations
seen at 14:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust will speed up how quickly it provides patients with routine care and improve the way it is run, following action taken by Monitor.

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Press release: Planned roadworks in Yorkshire and the Humber: summary for Monday 1 February 2016 to Sunday 7 February 2016
seen at 14:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 29 January 2016 and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, BANES, Wiltshire, West Dorset and Devon: weekly summary for Monday 1 February to Sunday 7 February 2016
seen at 14:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...

Press release: Smart motorway scheme to begin on M1 in the East Midlands
seen at 14:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The benefits of smart motorways come a step closer next week for drivers travelling through the East Midlands with the start of a major new scheme on the M1.

Highways England aims to complete the scheme...

News story: Improvement work begins on the M11, Essex
seen at 14:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Improvement work on the M11 worth &pound;4.7million, announced last month, will begin on Monday 8 February and continue until the summer, providing smoother and safer journeys for drivers.

The first...

News story: Five planets in rare alignment during morning nautical twilight
seen at 14:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

For the last two weeks of January and the first half of February, five planets will be visible together in the sky at the same time during morning nautical twilight. They are the naked-eye planets, Mercury, Venus...

News story: Lord Chancellor reappoints 5 members of the Civil Justice Council
seen at 14:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Civil Justice Council (CJC) is a non-departmental public body which oversees the civil justice system and recommends reforms to government.

Rebecca Scott, Chris Warner, Professor Rachael Mulheron, ...

News story: Appointment of Christopher Fisher as new Chair of the Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission
seen at 14:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr. Christopher Fisher has been appointed as the new Chair of the Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission for a three year term beginning on 1 March 2016. The appointment is unpaid. Christopher Fisher currently...

Press release: The Hive comes to Kew Gardens
seen at 14:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

After a spectacular run as the centrepiece of the gold medal winning UK Pavilion at the 2015 Milan Expo UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, announced today (29 January 2016...

Speech: The devolution of power to Wales
seen at 14:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

Thank you Sir Paul for that introduction and indeed for chairing this event today. I am very pleased to be here to set out how the Government is meeting its commitments to devolve more powers to ...

News story: The Crown Commercial Service is a finalist at GO Awards 2016
seen at 14:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The awards celebrate the very best that public sector procurement has to offer. Following a rigorous selection process, we are delighted to have made the shortlist in the following categories:

GO Small...
Press release: Planned roadworks in Central Southern England: weekly summary for Monday 1 February to Sunday 7 February 2016
seen at 14:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 29 January but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

Press release: Planned roadworks in the North East: summary for Monday 1 to 7 February 2016
seen at 14:30, 29 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 29 January but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. ...

Decision: Little Love Lane Pre-School: Inquiry report
seen at 11:59, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

A statement of the results of a commission inquiry into Little Love Lane Pre-School (registered charity number 1099863).

National Statistics: Government revenues from UK oil and gas production
seen at 11:59, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest edition of the statistics of government revenues from UK oil and gas production - January 2016

This is a National Statistics publication produced by HM Revenue and Customs.

Transparency data: HMRC transactions over £500 on GPC: November 2015
seen at 11:59, 29 January in Search (Our copy).

This sets out details of our monthly expenditure with suppliers, via Government Procurement Card (GPC). It covers transactions over &pound;500 during November 2015.