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14 January 2016

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 11 January 2016
seen at 22:32, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new FOI responses for Number of hunts with dogs on MOD property and how they are managed, Total MOD-wide spend on electricity, MOD owned Howe Barracks and future of the SFA attached, Management...

Policy paper: A Fresh Start & Stormont House Agreements: six-monthly update
seen at 21:32, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

This paper highlights some of the progress made to implement the Fresh Start and Stormont House Agreements and takes a forward look at commitments over the next six months. A six-monthly progress report is annexed...

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 11 January 2016
seen at 21:31, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new FOI responses for Number of hunts with dogs on MOD property and how they are managed, Total MOD-wide spend on electricity, MOD owned Howe Barracks and future of the SFA attached, Management...

Guidance: Chickerell firing times
seen at 20:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added firing times for February 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 phones and ...

Statistical data set: Quota use statistics
seen at 20:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Spreadsheets updated

The level of catches and landings of key quota species are monitored throughout the year through a series of weekly and monthly spreadsheets.

The management of these...

Statistical data set: Effort statistics November 2015
seen at 20:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Statistics on effort use in Cod Recovery Zone and Western waters are submitted to the European Commission on the 15th day of every month.

Effort statistics November 2015
Consultation outcome: Open access restriction at Cinderford: consultation outcome
seen at 20:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Details of consultation outcome published

See the consultation summary for information about the proposed restriction to open access land (case number: 2014087340). The consultation map shows the...

Consultation outcome: Open access restriction at Turncliff Common: consultation outcome
seen at 20:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Details of consultation outcome published

See the consultation summary for information about the current restriction to open access land (case number: 2005020163). The consultation map shows the...

Research and analysis: Ebola virus disease: screening and testing activity
seen at 20:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with monthly summary 14, January 2016.

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

the international Ebola picture the number of individuals screened...
Guidance: UK armed forces families strategy
seen at 20:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

The UK armed forces families’ strategy is designed to provide direction to officials who are responsible for policy development in the areas that make up the ‘offer’ to service families. It acts as the starting...

FOI release: FOI Agency price cap rules: consultation responses and Monitor’s considerations
seen at 20:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

The request is:

please provide the responses to the consultation which Monitor states that it has taken into account, excluding those responses from doctors, nurses and unions

Transparency data: Inquiry case statistics: 1 April 2015 to 31 December 2015
seen at 20:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Analysis of charities subject to an inquiry for 1 April 2015 to 31 December 2015.

Transparency data: Operational case statistics: 1 April 2015 to 31 December 2015
seen at 20:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Analysis of charities subject to a compliance case for 1 April 2015 to 31 December 2015.

Guidance: Local authority deputyship responsibilities
seen at 20:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

The practice note explains the Office of the Public Guardian’s (OPG) policy on local authority deputyship responsibilities, in particular delegating duties outside the organisation. It also includes important...

Policy paper: A Fresh Start & Stormont House Agreements: six-monthly update
seen at 20:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

This paper highlights some of the progress made to implement the Fresh Start and Stormont House Agreements and takes a forward look at commitments over the next six months. A six-monthly progress report is annexed...

News story: Fresh Start underway
seen at 20:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Fifty eight days after the Fresh Start Agreement ended a financial and political impasse that threatened the survival of the devolved institutions, Secretary of State Theresa Villiers welcomed the return of Northern...

News story: Freedom of information oral evidence sessions in January
seen at 20:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Independent Commission on Freedom of Information is open to receiving evidence from a wide range of interested parties. The Commission will hold 2 oral evidence sessions providing an opportunity for:

...
Official Statistics: Weekly rainfall and river flow summary: 6 to 12 January 2016
seen at 18:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

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

Statutory guidance: State aid exemption: Water Framework Directive
seen at 18:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Clarity provided in 'State Aid Compliance’ section regarding training aid.

This document explains how the state aid scheme using the agricultural block exemption regulation works.

The ...

Guidance: DFID organogram
seen at 18:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised version January 2016

DFID organisational chart

Guidance: Sennybridge firing notice
seen at 18:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for February 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 phones ...

Guidance: Castlemartin firing notice
seen at 18:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for February 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 phones ...

Guidance: Military low flying: MOD sponsored air exercises
seen at 18:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added MOD sponsored air exercise list week commencing 18 January 2016.

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

Guidance: Military low flying: RAF operational low flying training timetable
seen at 18:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new low flying timetable for the period 25 to 29 January 2016.

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

Guidance: School-level annual school census 2016: guide
seen at 18:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the 'school-level annual school census 2016: guide' document.

This guide helps you prepare and submit your 2016 school-level annual school census (SLASC) return.

It includes descriptions...

Guidance: HMRC exchange rates for 2016: weekly amendments
seen at 18:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Weekly amendments from 20 January 2016 have been added to the page.

The exchange rate amendments are based on figures published in the Financial Times, and will highlight any rate that has changed...

Guidance: HMRC exchange rates for 2016: monthly
seen at 18:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Weekly amendments from 20 January 2016 have been added to the page.

You should use these exchanges rates if you have to convert any foreign currency to sterling for customs and VAT purposes.

Policy paper: Government response to the review on welfare in detention of vulnerable persons
seen at 18:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

This documents sets out the government’s response to Stephen Shaw’s report that includes recommendations for improvement.

Guidance: Chickerell firing times
seen at 18:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added firing times for February 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 phones and ...

Statistical data set: Quota use statistics
seen at 18:32, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Spreadsheets updated

The level of catches and landings of key quota species are monitored throughout the year through a series of weekly and monthly spreadsheets.

The management of these...

Statistical data set: Effort statistics November 2015
seen at 18:32, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Statistics on effort use in Cod Recovery Zone and Western waters are submitted to the European Commission on the 15th day of every month.

Effort statistics November 2015
Consultation outcome: Open access restriction at Cinderford: consultation outcome
seen at 18:32, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Details of consultation outcome published

See the consultation summary for information about the proposed restriction to open access land (case number: 2014087340). The consultation map shows the...

Consultation outcome: Open access restriction at Turncliff Common: consultation outcome
seen at 18:31, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Details of consultation outcome published

See the consultation summary for information about the current restriction to open access land (case number: 2005020163). The consultation map shows the...

Corporate report: Research opportunities on National Nature Reserves in England
seen at 18:31, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New topic added for Thrislington Plantation NNR in the north east.

Overview

Natural England’s National Nature Reserves (NNRs) have been used for environmental research for decades and there are...

Guidance: Competition Act 1998 cases in the sectors regulated by UKCN members
seen at 18:31, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New airports case added.

The UKCN is a forum of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and all the UK regulators that have powers to apply competition law in their sectors concurrently with...

Research and analysis: Ebola virus disease: screening and testing activity
seen at 18:31, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with monthly summary 14, January 2016.

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

the international Ebola picture the number of individuals screened...
FOI release: FOI Agency price cap rules: consultation responses and Monitor’s considerations
seen at 18:31, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

The request is:

please provide the responses to the consultation which Monitor states that it has taken into account, excluding those responses from doctors, nurses and unions

Guidance: UK armed forces families strategy
seen at 18:31, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

The UK armed forces families’ strategy is designed to provide direction to officials who are responsible for policy development in the areas that make up the ‘offer’ to service families. It acts as the starting...

Transparency data: Inquiry case statistics: 1 April 2015 to 31 December 2015
seen at 18:31, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Analysis of charities subject to an inquiry for 1 April 2015 to 31 December 2015.

Transparency data: Operational case statistics: 1 April 2015 to 31 December 2015
seen at 18:31, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Analysis of charities subject to a compliance case for 1 April 2015 to 31 December 2015.

Guidance: Local authority deputyship responsibilities
seen at 18:31, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

The practice note explains the Office of the Public Guardian’s (OPG) policy on local authority deputyship responsibilities, in particular delegating duties outside the organisation. It also includes important...

Behaviour Change: Improving Health and Safety Performance – Buxton, 16-17 February 2016
seen at 18:30, 14 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This course, delivered by psychologists, will provide you with an understanding of the many factors that influence both workers’ and managers’ behaviour.

Farming SHADs – dates for February 2016
seen at 18:30, 14 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Safety and Health Awareness Days (SHADs) are half-day events which include practical demonstrations covering the daily hazards faced by farmers. Attendance is free of charge: 18 February – Biggleswade, ...

Press release: Nicky Morgan unveils plans to transform children's social work
seen at 18:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Plans for the creation of a brand new body for social work to drive up standards and put social workers on par with high-status professions such as surgeons or lawyers have been unveiled today (14 January 2016...

News story: The end of the Ebola outbreak
seen at 18:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Today, (14 January 2016) the World Health Organisation has declared Liberia free of Ebola.

It puts an end to the outbreak in West Africa, with Liberia joining Guinea and Sierra Leone to go 42 ...

News story: Fresh Start underway
seen at 18:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Fifty eight days after the Fresh Start Agreement ended a financial and political impasse that threatened the survival of the devolved institutions, Secretary of State Theresa Villiers welcomed the return of Northern...

Guidance: Supervising Engineer Panel engineers: contact details
seen at 18:07, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The list of supervising engineers has been updated with amended contact details.

As a reservoir owner or operator you are required to appoint a panel engineer for large raised reservoirs, including...

Guidance: List of people banned from running an employment agency or business
seen at 18:07, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document updated to remove a person whose prohibition order had expired.

This documents lists people prohibited from running an employment agency or business due to misconduct or unsuitability.

Guidance: DH non-executive appointments
seen at 16:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added member appointments to British Pharmacopoeia Commission.

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

For further information on non-executive...

Notice: Trade marks: hearings diaries
seen at 16:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Main hearings diary updated.

These documents are updated regularly to highlight the trade marks hearings which have been scheduled.

Unless shown otherwise, main and procedural hearings ...

Transparency data: New school proposals
seen at 16:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Local authorities seeking proposers'. Added Oxfordshire as it is seeking to establish a new school. Removed Manchester as the time for submitting proposals has ended.

‘Local authorities...

Guidance: SMI B 55: Investigation of gastric biopsies for Helicobacter pylori
seen at 16:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added issued document, version B 55i6.

Issued

The last full scientific review of this document was completed on 21 December 2015.

Guidance: SMI B 42: Investigation of bone and soft tissue associated with osteomyelitis
seen at 16:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added issued document, version B 42i2.

Issued

The last full scientific review of this document was completed on 14 December 2015.

Policy paper: Draft legislation: the Value Added Tax (Refund of Tax to Museums and Galleries) (Amendment) Order 2016
seen at 16:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue and Customs has published for external comment a draft statutory instrument and tax information and impact note amending The Value Added Tax (Refund to Museums and Galleries) (Amendment) Order...

Guidance: Current list of designated persons, terrorism and terrorist financing
seen at 16:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest notice

Following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1373 (2001). It denounced terrorism and required member states...

Guidance: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 16:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest consolidated list

HM Treasury is responsible for the implementation and administration of international financial sanctions in effect in the UK, for domestic designations under...

Official Statistics: Weekly national flu reports
seen at 16:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added national flu report and surveillance graphs (week 2, 2016).

These reports summarise UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory illnesses from October 2013 onwards.

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Research and analysis: GP in hours bulletin
seen at 16:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin and data for week 1, 2016.

Monitoring the number of visits to GPs during regular surgery hours for important clinical indicators. This system reports daily, and covers over 55% of...

Research and analysis: Emergency department bulletin
seen at 16:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 1, 2016.

The Emergency Department Syndromic Surveillance System (EDSSS) monitors the patient attendances each day, and what symptoms patients have, in a network of emergency...

Research and analysis: GP out-of-hours syndromic surveillance bulletin
seen at 16:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 1, 2016.

Monitors the number of unscheduled visits and calls to GPs every day:

during evenings overnight on weekends on public holidays

This system complements...

Research and analysis: Syndromic surveillance summary
seen at 16:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added summary for week 1, 2016.

Public Health England collects and analyses health related syndromic surveillance data and important public health mesages, and publishes weekly summaries.

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Research and analysis: Norovirus and rotavirus: summary of surveillance
seen at 16:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 53, 2015.

This report is updated monthly during the summer, and weekly during the winter.

Correspondence: 16 to 19 funding: funding for academic year 2016 to 2017
seen at 16:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Peter Mucklow, National Director of Young People at Education Funding Agency has written to the sector explaining funding for the academic year 2016 to 2017 for students aged 16 to 19 and students aged 19 to ...

Research and analysis: Remote health advice bulletin
seen at 16:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 1, 2016.

Monitoring patterns in phone calls to the NHS 111 service each day across England, to track the spread of infectious diseases like flu and norovirus.These data ...

Regulation: MAA regulatory notices (RN)
seen at 16:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: MAA/RN/2016/01 (D MAA): Safety regulation oversight of civil aviation activity at government aerodromes has been published.

Please note

With the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) federating under...

Guidance: Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) newsletter
seen at 16:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the February 2016 edition.

The Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) newsletter provides news and updates about current and planned activities concerning training and access on the plain.

Guidance: School census autumn 2015 to summer 2016: school summary report
seen at 16:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the summer document. The document's version history describes the changes.

These documents are for suppliers developing software for school management information systems (MIS).

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Guidance: Post-16 funding allocations supporting documents for 2016 to 2017
seen at 16:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

The explanatory note and field guide support the funding factor statement and allocation toolkit. The statement is the first step towards calculating an institution’s 2016 to 2017 academic year funding allocation...

Official Statistics: Weekly rainfall and river flow summary: 6 to 12 January 2016
seen at 16:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

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

Statutory guidance: State aid exemption: Water Framework Directive
seen at 16:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Clarity provided in 'State Aid Compliance’ section regarding training aid.

This document explains how the state aid scheme using the agricultural block exemption regulation works.

The ...

Guidance: DFID organogram
seen at 16:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised version January 2016

DFID organisational chart

Notice: NE66 3EP, The National Trust NE: environmental permit application advertisement.
seen at 16:33, 14 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: BS32 4EB, Wessex Water Services Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 14 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: CO2 0DF, Mr Matthew Barnett: environmental permit application advertisement.
seen at 16:33, 14 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: SN15 5DA, Mr Stephen Candlin: environmental permit application advertisement.
seen at 16:33, 14 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...

Guidance: Sennybridge firing notice
seen at 16:32, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for February 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 phones ...

Guidance: Castlemartin firing notice
seen at 16:32, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for February 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 phones ...

Guidance: Military low flying: MOD sponsored air exercises
seen at 16:32, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added MOD sponsored air exercise list week commencing 18 January 2016.

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

Guidance: Military low flying: RAF operational low flying training timetable
seen at 16:32, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new low flying timetable for the period 25 to 29 January 2016.

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

Guidance: School-level annual school census 2016: guide
seen at 16:32, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the 'school-level annual school census 2016: guide' document.

This guide helps you prepare and submit your 2016 school-level annual school census (SLASC) return.

It includes descriptions...

Guidance: HMRC exchange rates for 2016: weekly amendments
seen at 16:32, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Weekly amendments from 20 January 2016 have been added to the page.

The exchange rate amendments are based on figures published in the Financial Times, and will highlight any rate that has changed...

Guidance: HMRC exchange rates for 2016: monthly
seen at 16:32, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Weekly amendments from 20 January 2016 have been added to the page.

You should use these exchanges rates if you have to convert any foreign currency to sterling for customs and VAT purposes.

Policy paper: Government response to the review on welfare in detention of vulnerable persons
seen at 16:31, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

This documents sets out the government’s response to Stephen Shaw’s report that includes recommendations for improvement.

Further decline in part-time student numbers “deeply worrying” – Les Ebdon
seen at 16:31, 14 January in OFFA (Our copy).

Commenting on statistics on student enrolments published today by the Higher Education Statistics Agency Professor Les Ebdon, Director of Fair Access to Higher Education, said:

“Today’s figures...

Theatre project to give young asylum seekers a stage to share their stories
seen at 16:31, 14 January in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Theatre project to give young asylum seekers a stage to share their stories
Statement following the Second WADA Independent Commission Report
seen at 16:31, 14 January in News (Our copy).
UKAD's statement following the second WADA Independent Commission Report
Hatton Garden defendants convicted of the biggest burglary in English legal history
seen at 16:30, 14 January in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Three men were convicted today for offences relating to the burglary of a vault at Hatton Garden, in the heart of London's jewellery district. Four other men had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burgle...
Mansergh Library New Opening Hours
seen at 16:30, 14 January in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Read More ...

Speech: Delivering a revolution in children’s social care
seen at 16:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Andrew [Christie, Director of Children’s Services for the Tri-borough, who will shortly be Children’s Services Commissioner in Birmingham] for that kind introduction. It is a pleasure to be here in ...

News story: Witnessing of deeds from 18 January
seen at 16:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Late last year we clarified our practice on the attestation of multiple signatures to deeds.

We updated section 2.1.2 of Practice Guide 8 – Execution of deeds to remind customers that where...

News story: Natural England doesn't object to proposed work at Pagham
seen at 16:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Pagham in West Sussex has seen the growth of a coastal spit in recent years which has led to increased erosion of the beach and subsequent risk of erosion and flooding to nearby properties.

Natural England...

Press release: Winners of £2 million autonomy and big data funding announced
seen at 16:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has selected the second round of winners of the Defence Growth Partnership (DGP) Innovation Challenge, including 16 contracts with small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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Press release: UK pledges £115m as PM calls on EU to provide more aid for Syrian conflict
seen at 16:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Tagged to Syria Conference topical event page

This includes a further &pound;100 million in response to the Syria conflict and &pound;14.5 million to tackle migration challenges more widely...

News story: Transport Secretary announces plans to reopen A591 in Cumbria following Storm Desmond and Eva
seen at 16:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).
safe reopening of A591 planned for May 2016 Kier Highways appointed to carry out repairs to A591 at Dunmail Raise survey work underway on whole of the affected area of the A591 to the north of Dunmail Raise...
News story: Mundell hails dawn of Holyrood 2.0
seen at 16:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking at the Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh on Monday, he said the Scotland Bill, which is expected to receive Royal Assent within months, would enact the biggest transformation of powers in the history of...

News story: Records and information management services merger referred
seen at 16:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

In December, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said that it would refer the merger for an in-depth investigation unless Iron Mountain offered acceptable undertakings to address the CMA’s competition...

Independent report: Review into the welfare in detention of vulnerable persons
seen at 15:07, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

This is the report of an independent review by Stephen Shaw that was commissioned on behalf of the Home Secretary.

It examines Home Office policies and operating procedures that affect the welfare of ...

Guidance: Magistrate advisory committee recruitment information
seen at 15:07, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update

You need to apply to the advisory committee for your local magistrates’ court.

Check the list of advisory committees to see if there are any vacancies in your area, and find out ...

FOI release: Research Studies
seen at 15:07, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Provide details of all research studies commissioned by the Office for the Advocate General for Scotland between July 2013 and July 2015.

FOI release: Items Lost
seen at 15:07, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Please provide a list of all the items reported lost by employees between October 2014 to October 2015

FOI release: Internal Reviews
seen at 15:07, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

On how many occasions has the department appeared as a party in a case concerning the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act before the a) Information Tribunal b) Information Tribunal Upper Tier c) any other court?

Policy paper: Children’s social care reform: a vision for change
seen at 15:07, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

This paper outlines the government’s reform programme for children’s social care services in England over the next 5 years.

Guidance: Crown Commercial Service update: December 2015/January 2016
seen at 15:07, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

The monthly customer update from the CCS provides government and public sector buyers with the latest information about developments in procurement policy and commercial reform, the range of CCS agreements available...

Guidance: Consultation principles: guidance
seen at 15:07, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated principles

The Civil Service Reform Plan commits the government to improving policy making and implementation with a greater focus on robust evidence, transparency and engaging...

Guidance: The functions of a trustee or liquidator
seen at 15:07, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Correction made to payment of a trustee or liquidator

This publication provides general information only. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate, but it is not a ...

Policy paper: Home Office response to the report on an inspection of general aviation and general maritime
seen at 15:07, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

The Home Office response to the Independent Chief Inspector’s report on ‘general aviation and general maritime’ including achievements and recommendations for improvement.

Form: Import and export: apply for End-Use Relief (SP1)
seen at 15:07, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Use this form to apply for End-Use Relief under Union Customs Code (UCC) procedures.

UCC procedures begin on 1 May 2016. You don’t need to wait until then to send form SP1 to HM Revenue and Customs...

Notice: Patents: hearing diary
seen at 15:06, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Hearings diary updated.

This document is updated regularly to highlight the patents hearings which have been scheduled.

For further information relating to the hearings listed please email...

Correspondence: IP connect newsletter: January 2016
seen at 15:06, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

If you would like to subscribe please email IP connect.

Guidance: DH non-executive appointments
seen at 15:06, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added member appointments to British Pharmacopoeia Commission.

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

For further information on non-executive...

Notice: Trade marks: hearings diaries
seen at 15:06, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Main hearings diary updated.

These documents are updated regularly to highlight the trade marks hearings which have been scheduled.

Unless shown otherwise, main and procedural hearings ...

Transparency data: New school proposals
seen at 15:06, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Local authorities seeking proposers'. Added Oxfordshire as it is seeking to establish a new school. Removed Manchester as the time for submitting proposals has ended.

‘Local authorities...

Policy paper: VAT: amendments to the VAT Refund Scheme for Museums and Galleries
seen at 15:06, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

This measure adds further museums and galleries that allow free public admission to the VAT Refund Scheme.

It also makes minor administrative amendments to correct names and addresses of institutions ...

Guidance: SMI B 55: Investigation of gastric biopsies for Helicobacter pylori
seen at 15:05, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added issued document, version B 55i6.

Issued

The last full scientific review of this document was completed on 21 December 2015.

Guidance: SMI B 42: Investigation of bone and soft tissue associated with osteomyelitis
seen at 15:05, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added issued document, version B 42i2.

Issued

The last full scientific review of this document was completed on 14 December 2015.

Policy paper: Draft legislation: the Value Added Tax (Refund of Tax to Museums and Galleries) (Amendment) Order 2016
seen at 15:05, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue and Customs has published for external comment a draft statutory instrument and tax information and impact note amending The Value Added Tax (Refund to Museums and Galleries) (Amendment) Order...

Guidance: Current list of designated persons, terrorism and terrorist financing
seen at 15:05, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest notice

Following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1373 (2001). It denounced terrorism and required member states...

Guidance: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 15:05, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest consolidated list

HM Treasury is responsible for the implementation and administration of international financial sanctions in effect in the UK, for domestic designations under...

Guidance: Anti-Dumping Duty measure AD2084
seen at 15:05, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

ADD is an Import Duty charged in addition to normal Customs Duty and is applied across the whole European Community (EC). It is designed to allow the EC to take action against goods that are sold at less than...

Official Statistics: Weekly national flu reports
seen at 14:56, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added national flu report and surveillance graphs (week 2, 2016).

These reports summarise UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory illnesses from October 2013 onwards.

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Correspondence: 16 to 19 funding: funding for academic year 2016 to 2017
seen at 14:56, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Peter Mucklow, National Director of Young People at Education Funding Agency has written to the sector explaining funding for the academic year 2016 to 2017 for students aged 16 to 19 and students aged 19 to ...

Research and analysis: Norovirus and rotavirus: summary of surveillance
seen at 14:54, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 53, 2015.

This report is updated monthly during the summer, and weekly during the winter.

Research and analysis: Syndromic surveillance summary
seen at 14:50, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added summary for week 1, 2016.

Public Health England collects and analyses health related syndromic surveillance data and important public health mesages, and publishes weekly summaries.

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Research and analysis: Emergency department bulletin
seen at 14:46, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 1, 2016.

The Emergency Department Syndromic Surveillance System (EDSSS) monitors the patient attendances each day, and what symptoms patients have, in a network of emergency...

Research and analysis: Remote health advice bulletin
seen at 14:42, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 1, 2016.

Monitoring patterns in phone calls to the NHS 111 service each day across England, to track the spread of infectious diseases like flu and norovirus.These data ...

Research and analysis: GP in hours bulletin
seen at 14:37, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin and data for week 1, 2016.

Monitoring the number of visits to GPs during regular surgery hours for important clinical indicators. This system reports daily, and covers over 55% of...

Research and analysis: GP out-of-hours syndromic surveillance bulletin
seen at 14:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 1, 2016.

Monitors the number of unscheduled visits and calls to GPs every day:

during evenings overnight on weekends on public holidays

This system complements...

Research and analysis: Winter health watch summary: 14 January 2016
seen at 14:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Summary for the week including 14 January 2016.

Policy paper: Revenue and Customs Brief 3 (2016): review of VAT grouping provisions following the Larentia + Minerva and Marenave (C-108/14 and C-109/14) and Skandia (C-713) judgments
seen at 14:34, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

The government recognises the importance of engaging fully with individuals, practitioners, businesses and other organisations in the development of tax policy. The consultation process will help HM Revenue and...

Regulation: MAA regulatory notices (RN)
seen at 14:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: MAA/RN/2016/01 (D MAA): Safety regulation oversight of civil aviation activity at government aerodromes has been published.

Please note

With the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) federating under...

Guidance: HMRC1: HM Revenue and Customs decisions - what to do if you disagree
seen at 14:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced out of date phone number - uploaded new pdf's (English and Welsh versions).

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

Guidance: HMRC1: HM Revenue and Customs decisions - what to do if you disagree
seen at 14:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced out of date phone number - uploaded new pdf's (English and Welsh versions).

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

Guidance: Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) newsletter
seen at 14:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the February 2016 edition.

The Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) newsletter provides news and updates about current and planned activities concerning training and access on the plain.

Guidance: School census autumn 2015 to summer 2016: school summary report
seen at 14:32, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the summer document. The document's version history describes the changes.

These documents are for suppliers developing software for school management information systems (MIS).

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Guidance: Post-16 funding allocations supporting documents for 2016 to 2017
seen at 14:32, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

The explanatory note and field guide support the funding factor statement and allocation toolkit. The statement is the first step towards calculating an institution’s 2016 to 2017 academic year funding allocation...

New funds launching today
seen at 14:32, 14 January in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
New funds launching today
Firm fined after worker’s hand was caught in machinery
seen at 14:31, 14 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Northampton luxury kitchen manufacturer, Bespoke in Oak Limited, was sentenced on 12 January 2016 after a worker had two fingers amputated following an industrial accident.  The incident occurred on 31st October...
Company fined after worker falls from van roof
seen at 14:31, 14 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A glazing firm was fined after a worker fell from the roof of a van, causing severe head injuries.
Home-Start Paderborn Groups Cancelled
seen at 14:30, 14 January in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Musical Play and Mums & Tots groups scheduled to take place on Friday 15th January and Monday 18th January, respectively, are cancelled.

Press release: Foreign Office Minister for Asia visits Sri Lanka
seen at 14:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The visit is the latest in a series of high level engagements between the governments of the United Kingdom and Sri Lanka over the last year. Relations between the two countries have been reinvigorated since ...

Press release: Foreign Secretary statement on terrorist attacks in Jakarta
seen at 14:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond, said:

My thoughts are with the victims and their families. The UK utterly condemns these senseless acts of violence. We will continue to provide support and ...

Speech: 'There's real momentum in the green finance sector', says Economic Secretary
seen at 14:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you, Lord Mayor, for your kind words of introduction and for hosting us here at Mansion House. It is always a pleasure to be here in such wonderful surroundings.

We have heard – and will hear – ...

News story: Metrology seminar 2016
seen at 14:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Information on speakers and the agenda has now been added.

This seminar has established itself as an important vehicle for the Continuous Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) of local authority...

News story: Culture Secretary appoints two new board members at Ofcom
seen at 14:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Biographical details

Bill Emmott

Bill is a journalist and editor who spent 26 years at the Economist, with 13 years as Editor-in-Chief and as a main Board Director. He is also a documentary film...

News story: CMA accepts RELX (UK) Limited undertakings
seen at 14:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

On 24 September 2015, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced it would consider in detail undertakings proposed by RELX (UK) Limited (formerly called Reed Elsevier (UK) Limited), trading ...

News story: People urged to take care as weather warnings issued
seen at 14:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

A Level 3 Cold Weather Alert has been issued today (14 January 2016) for all regions of England.

Level 3 alerts are issued when severe weather is occurring, when average temperatures have dropped to 2...

Press release: First national evaluation of NHS Health Check programme published
seen at 14:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The first major evaluation of the NHS Health Check in England has found that the programme is effectively identifying people at risk of developing a major cardiovascular incident such as heart attack or stroke...

Press release: Environment Agency clamping down on illegal waste carriers
seen at 14:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency has been working with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, local councils and HMRC on Operation Salamander stopping vehicles carrying waste in Thurrock, North Greenwich and Bushy in...

Press release: Education Secretary unveils plans to change adoption law
seen at 14:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

A fundamental change to the law will make prioritising lifelong stability for vulnerable children with a loving family a legal requirement, Education Secretary Nicky Morgan has confirmed today (14 January 2016...

News story: Holocaust Foundation to create a new world-class learning centre
seen at 14:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The world-class learning centre will accompany a new national memorial. The centre will use the latest technology to engage and inspire visitors.

The learning centre will be responsible for developing...

Speech: How technology is working to support patients and staff
seen at 14:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

With the new year upon us, there are 2 upcoming anniversaries that are foremost in my mind. The first is the 5 year anniversary of the launch of the original Life Sciences Strategy in 2011, where we set out our...

News story: New Holocaust memorial for Britain's commemorations
seen at 14:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

UKHMF will create a striking new memorial to serve as the focal point for national commemoration of the Holocaust. It will be prominently located in central London to attract the largest possible number of visitors...

News story: Prime Minister thanks employers supporting the Armed Forces
seen at 14:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prime Minister and the Defence Secretary will today recognise employers who have made an outstanding commitment to support the Armed Forces, presenting gold awards to the winners of the Armed Forces Covenant...

Press release: Nicky Morgan unveils plans to transform children's social work
seen at 14:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Plans for the creation of a brand new body for social work to drive up standards and put social workers on par with high-status professions such as surgeons or lawyers have been unveiled today (14 January 2016...

Speech: Nicky Morgan: delivering a revolution in children’s social care
seen at 14:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Andrew [Christie, Director of Children’s Services for the Tri-borough and will shortly be Children’s Services Commissioner in Birmingham] for that kind introduction. It is a pleasure to be here in Kensington...

Press release: Jobcentre Plus support rolled out to schools
seen at 14:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

A ground-breaking government scheme to provide expert employment support to young people will be launched today (14 January 2015) by Secretary of State Iain Duncan Smith and Employment Minister Priti Patel.

Press release: Syria Donors Conference 2016: Joint Announcement
seen at 14:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Tagged to Syria conference topical event page

We - the leaders of the United Kingdom, Germany, Norway, Kuwait and the United Nations - are increasingly concerned about the plight of the Syrian ...

News story: Early completion of carrier crew accommodation is celebrated
seen at 14:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

A total of 302 cabins are now ready to be occupied by service personnel based at Rosyth.

The 2 future aircraft carriers of the Royal Navy, HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, are currently being...

News story: Progress in autistic care in England
seen at 14:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England’s (PHE’s) learning disabilities intelligence team has published the third autism self-assessment framework (SAF) which measures how local services are performing, as reported by them...

Press release: Monumental archaeology unearthed along the A1
seen at 14:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The discoveries include a rare Roman brooch from Eastern Europe and a miniature sword.

An archaeological team of around 60 people have been working along the A1 between Leeming Bar and Barton for 2 years...

News story: MMO and NERC collaborate to fund translational research for marine science
seen at 14:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) have formed a partnership to facilitate the uptake of marine science to inform sustainable and effective management...

Press release: UK support offered to UN refugee agency
seen at 14:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Tagged to Syria Conference topical event page

Britain has offered resources and expertise to the UN’s refugee agency (UNHCR) to help speed up the resettlement to Britain of the most vulnerable ...

Press release: Prime Minister to see first hand how UK aid is helping most vulnerable Syrian refugees
seen at 14:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Tagged to Syria conference topical event page

PM outlines details of &pound;100 million package to help Syrian refugees, including &pound;40 million spent in surrounding areas, as part...
Research and analysis: Renewable energy planning database monthly extract
seen at 11:41, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: December 2015 data added

The Renewable Energy Planning Database (REPD) is updated and published every month.

It provides DECC with robust data that is used to track renewable electricity...

Guidance: UK armed forces personnel statistics: supplementary documents
seen at 11:41, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the Tri-service glossary of terms and abbreviations.

Supplementary documents for armed forces monthly service personnel statistics, glossary of terms and abbreviations and matrix of tables...

Official Statistics: 24+ advanced learning loans application information: December 2015
seen at 11:41, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Information on the number of applications for 24+ advanced learning loans received by the Student Loans Company between May and November 2015 for the August 2015 to July 2016 academic year. Information is included...

National Statistics: UK armed forces monthly service personnel statistics: 2015
seen at 11:41, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added UK armed forces monthly service personnel statistics: December 2015.

This is a monthly publication containing UK service personnel statistics on strengths, requirements, intake, applications...

National Statistics: Latest cattle, sheep and pig slaughter statistics
seen at 11:41, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated statistic notice and dataset to include December 2015 data.

This monthly publication gives UK statistics on the slaughter of cattle, sheep and pigs, dressed carcase weights and meat production...

National Statistics: Latest statistics on milk utilisation by dairies
seen at 11:41, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated notice and dataset to include data to November 2015.

This monthly statistics notice includes information on the volume of milk used by dairies in England and Wales in the production of ...

National Statistics: Historic statistics notices on milk utilisation by dairies, 2015
seen at 11:41, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include statistics notice, October 2015 data.

This publication gives previously published copies of the National Statistics publications on the volume of milk used by dairies in England...

Consultation outcome: Joint targeted area inspections
seen at 11:41, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation responses report published.

This joint consultation is on the proposals for the delivery of joint targeted area inspections under section 20 of the Children Act 2004. Inspections under...

National Statistics: Historic statistics notices on the number of cattle, sheep and pigs slaughtered in the UK, 2015
seen at 11:40, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated statistics notice and dataset to include November 2015 data.

This publication gives previously published copies of the National Statistics publications on the number of cattle, sheep and...

Statistical data set: Museums and galleries monthly visits
seen at 11:40, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated data.

Museums and galleries monthly visits

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 432KB

This file may not be suitable for users...
National Statistics: Energy Trends section 6: renewables
seen at 11:40, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated renewables obligation stats.

Press enquiries should be directed to the DECC press office: Tel: 0300 060 4000. For other enquiries concerning these statistics, either email: renewablesstatistics...

Policy paper: Increasing hen harrier populations in England: action plan
seen at 11:40, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

This action plan sets out what will be done to increase hen harrier populations in England. It outlines six complementary actions and sets out who is leading on each action, the timescale for them to be achieved...

Statistical data set: Family food datasets
seen at 11:40, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amended Expenditure dataset under countries and regions section.

These family food datasets contain more detailed information than the ‘Family Food’ report and mainly provide statistics from 2001...

Form: CHP Scheme Self-Assessment Form F3 and F3(S)
seen at 11:40, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: CHPQA forms have been revised

Form F3

Form F3 provides a description and Self-Assessment of a proposed new CHP Scheme (at final design stages or under construction) or an upgrade of the prime mover...

Form: CHP Scheme Description Form F2 and F2(S)
seen at 11:40, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Forms have been revised.

Form F2

The purpose of Form F2 is to provide a description of the CHP Scheme to be Self-assessed for CHPQA Certification where already commissioned and running with sufficient...

Independent report: Air accident monthly bulletin January 2016
seen at 11:40, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Individual reports featured in the January 2016 Bulletin are now available to view.

January Bulletin 1/2016 AAIB SAFETY STUDIES

This section contains AAIB Safety Studies AAIB safety studies ...

Guidance: Port facility security officer training: list of approved training providers
seen at 11:40, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated approved training providers.

All port facility security officers (PFSOs) in the UK must attend an approved training course run by an accredited company. The companies in this document have...

Consultation outcome: UK accession to the Hague agreement
seen at 11:40, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response document added.

The Hague system is an international designs registration system that gives much more flexibility to the designer and reduces some of the costs associated with...

Correspondence: Advice on the steroid Dienedione
seen at 11:40, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Les Iversen, chair of the ACMD, writes to Karen Bradley, Minister for Preventing Abuse and Exploitation, recommending that Estra-4,9-diene-3,17-dione be made a class C controlled substance.

Correspondence: Advice on the anticonvulsant drugs Pregabalin and Gabapentin
seen at 11:40, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Les Iversen, chair of the ACMD, writes to Karen Bradley, Minister for Preventing Abuse and Exploitation, recommending that Pregabalin and Gabapentin be made class C controlled substances.

Correspondence: 'Third generation' synthetic cannabinoids
seen at 11:40, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Further addendum to the advice published.

Letter and report from the ACMD explains the findings of the council’s NPS committee on these cannabinoids.

Cannabinoids are an increasingly ...

Open consultation: South Western rail franchise
seen at 11:40, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Details of extra South Western franchise consultation events.

The Department for Transport is seeking feedback and input on priorities for the next South Western rail franchise.

The purpose...

Transparency data: Companies House government procurement card spend 2015
seen at 11:39, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: November and December statistics updated

In line with the government commitment to transparency Companies House has published this information regarding its spending.

Guidance: High needs funding arrangements: 2016 to 2017
seen at 11:38, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: High needs place change request outcomes: 2016 to 2017 excel document has been added.

Local authorities were asked to submit 2016 to 2017 high needs place numbers in EFA-funded institutions (where...

Guidance: Applying for a place within the 400MW cap on new build dedicated biomass projects (Renewables Obligation)
seen at 11:38, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Templeborough Biomass Plant now approved for larger capacity

How to apply for a place within the 400MW cap on new build dedicated biomass projects under the Renewables Obligation.

Applications...

Policy paper: Progress report on strategy for adults with autism
seen at 11:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

This report shows what has been achieved since the publication of ‘Think Autism’, which updated the cross-government autism strategy in April 2014. It also sets 31 new actions to continue to help local...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 11:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly livestock prices.

Prices for selected agricultural and horticultural produce are published on a weekly or monthly basis in the following spreadsheets. The data source depends on ...

International treaty: Tajikistan: Tax Treaties in force
seen at 11:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

A first-time DTA with Tajikistan entered into force on 16 March 2015. We explained in Statement of Practice 1 (2014) why we would no longer apply the terms of the 1985 DTA with the former USSR in respect...

Guidance: Prosperity Fund India Programme
seen at 11:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New bidding round announcement

The 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review announced the Prosperity Fund worth &pound;1.3bn over the next 5 years, to promote economic reforms and...

Guidance: Customs Information Paper 47 (2015): detention and seizure under Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 - exceptions to notice requirement
seen at 11:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

It is proposed to introduce legislation in Finance Bill 2016 to amend the legislation relating to detention and seizure in Schedules 2A and 3 of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 in order to clarify ...

Correspondence: Pricing Practices Guide: CMA’s response to CTSI’s consultation
seen at 11:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has responded to the CTSI’s consultation on its draft PPG.

The guide is an important tool used by businesses of all sizes when developing and/or considering...

Corporate report: Competition law warning and advisory letters register
seen at 11:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

The CMA uses warning and advisory letters to follow up businesses if we have concerns about possible law breaking and promote compliance with competition law.

This register gives details about warning...

Consultation: Proposed changes to landspreading and waste storage standard rules
seen at 11:33, 14 January in Search (Our copy).

This draft business engagement assessment considers the financial impacts of a proposal to revise standard rules that authorise the landspreading of waste on land for recovery, and separate standard rules that...

Speech: Nicky Morgan introduces Holocaust Education Trust lecture
seen at 11:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

What a pleasure it is to be here with the Holocaust Educational Trust again.

I had the pleasure, too, of speaking at HET’s summer reception last year and my colleague Sajid Javid, the Business Secretary...

News story: New figures show record European Investment Bank investment in UK in 2015
seen at 11:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Figures published today (Thursday 14 January 2016) by the European Investment Bank (EIB) show that investment by the EIB in the UK increased to €7.77 billion in 2015, up 10.8% on the previous year’s lending. ...

Press release: Improvements to the M271 junction 1
seen at 11:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The slip roads will be widened and traffic lights installed to increase the capacity to support the new Lidl distribution centre nearby. The work will involve various lane closures and overnight slip road closures...

Press release: Contract awarded for the A303 between Amesbury and Berwick Down (Stonehenge)
seen at 11:30, 14 January in News and communications (Our copy).

As part of the &pound;15 billion five year Road Investment Strategy the government has pledged to improve this section of the A303, including a tunnel near Stonehenge and a bypass of the village of Winterbourne...