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25 January 2016

News story: Update on expected rainfall - Monday 25 January 2016
seen at 22:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss said:

I have today chaired a meeting of the government’s COBR committee as we prepare for more rain this week across the North of England and in the South West...

Press release: PM call with Angela Merkel: 25 January 2016
seen at 22:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

A Number 10 spokesperson said:

On the UK renegotiation, they agreed that there had been progress since December’s European Council and that there was genuine good will across the EU to address the ...

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 25 January 2016
seen at 21:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses published during the week commencing 25 January 2016.

Corporate report: Annual tax credits report: 2014 to 2015
seen at 20:36, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue & Customs are required under section 40 of the Tax Credits Act 2002 to provide an annual report to the Treasury on:

the number of awards for Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit the...
Research and analysis: Civil Service Quarterly: Issue 10
seen at 20:36, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Civil Service Quarterly showcases the innovative work civil servants are doing.

This edition includes articles on:

The Spending Review in 1,000 words Understand costs to unlock opportunities...
Correspondence: BCG vaccine: use of SSI BCG vaccine batch 114022A post expiry
seen at 20:36, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

This letter provides information about use of the SSI Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine batch 114022A following its expiry date

Guidance: The Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015: defence facts and figures
seen at 20:36, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated version.

This booklet contains facts about defence in relation to SDSR 2015 including information on investment in new equipment, details of Joint Force 2025 as well as expenditure...

Guidance: HMRC exchange rates for 2016: monthly
seen at 20:36, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Monthly exchange rates for February 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.

Research and analysis: Civil Service Quarterly: Issue 7
seen at 20:36, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Civil Service Quarterly showcases the innovative work civil servants are doing. This edition includes articles on:

Destroying Syria’s chemical weapons programme GCHQ inspiring school children to learn...
Guidance: MIN 518 (M) Boatmasters' Licence Regulations: Examination arrangements for the Port of London Local Knowledge Endorsement.
seen at 20:36, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Notice to all operators and masters of passenger vessels and non-passenger vessels on inland waterways and on limited coastal operations.

This notice should be read with MSN 1853 (M).

This MIN...

Guidance: Oil and Pipelines Agency: Major accident prevention policy
seen at 20:36, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated document.

Regulation 5 of the COMAH Regulations requires all COMAH operators to prepare a document setting out their policy for preventing major accidents (a Major Accident Prevention...

Research and analysis: Civil Service Quarterly: Issue 8
seen at 20:36, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Civil Service Quarterly showcases the innovative work civil servants are doing. This edition includes articles on:

a 10-point plan for growth: 2 years on the future of driving building STEM capability...
Independent report: Report to Parliament on the 2016 re-rating and up-rating orders
seen at 20:36, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

This report has been prepared under sections 142(1) and 150A(5) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 (SSAA 92). It considers the potential effect on the NIF of:

the draft Social Security Benefits...
FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 25 January 2016
seen at 20:34, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses published during the week commencing 25 January 2016.

Press release: Environment Agency warns of flood risk this week
seen at 20:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Communities in Cumbria, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Devon and Cornwall are warned to be prepared for possible flooding and disruption to travel on Tuesday and Wednesday due to heavy rain and high tides.

Residents...

Speech: PM press conference with Enda Kenny: January 2016
seen at 20:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Joint press conference with Taoiseach Enda Kenny

Prime Minister

Well, good afternoon everyone. I’m pleased to welcome the Taoiseach Enda Kenny, my good friend, here today. But before I talk about...

Corporate report: Making tax digital
seen at 18:33, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published 'Making Tax Digital: myth-buster'

The government is committed to reducing burdens for taxpayers and building a transparent and accessible tax system fit for the digital age.

At...

Transparency data: PHE spend over £25,000: September 2015
seen at 18:33, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Details of Public Health England transactions over £25,000 in September 2015.

Transparency data: PHE spend over £25,000: October 2015
seen at 18:33, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Details of Public Health England transactions over £25,000 in October 2015.

Transparency data: PHE spend over £25,000: November 2015
seen at 18:33, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Details of Public Health England transactions over £25,000 in November 2015.

Form: Advanced learner loans facility: change request form
seen at 18:33, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated advanced learner loans facility change request form.

The Operational Performance Management Rules describe the process to request an increase to your advanced learner loan facility...

Corporate report: DVLA business plan 2015 to 2016
seen at 18:33, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Progress to performance update for December 2015

We are in the second year of the simpler, better, safer Strategic Plan and we have already delivered many of the recommendations in our strategic...

Guidance: At a glance guide to the current medical standards of fitness to drive
seen at 18:33, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to summary of amendments - additional entry at the top of page 2 for the introduction chapter.

You can also view the current medical standards of fitness to drive for medical practitioners...

Notice: Notice 205: official customs seals and trader sealing
seen at 18:33, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 3 amendments made.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 205 (July 2014).

Consultation outcome: Open access restriction at Pevensey Levels National Nature Reserve: consultation outcome
seen at 18:33, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Details of the consultation outcome added

See the consultation summary for information about the proposed restriction to open access land (case number: 2015027550). The consultation map shows the...

Guidance: WEEE: evidence and national protocols guidance
seen at 18:33, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Included guidance on how to complete the recovery and recycling rate template within the WEEE evidence and national protocols html document.

This guidance for WEEE producer compliance schemes, ...

Independent report: Evaluation of the Accountability in Tanzania Programme
seen at 18:33, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

The objectives of the evaluation are to:

demonstrate outcomes: Identify the results of the investments made (positive and negative, intended and unintended) on the various stakeholders involved...

Guidance: C to D signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 18:33, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added CPPC Logistic Group of Companies Ltd,

About the corporate covenant

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

Guidance: E to G signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 18:33, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Galliford Try PLC

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

About the corporate covenant...
Guidance: S to T signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 18:33, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added The College of Foot Care Professionals Limited and Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS Foundation Trust

About the corporate covenant

The corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations...

Guidance: Child death overview panels: contacts
seen at 18:33, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated contact details for Wolverhampton; East Sussex; Oxfordshire; Lincolnshire; Cheshire; Croydon; Cambridgeshire; Milton Keynes; Southwark and Lambeth; Sheffield Local Safeguarding Children Boards...

Guidance: N to P signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 18:33, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Political Lobbying and Media Relations Ltd

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

Guidance: Q to R signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 18:33, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added RiiG Limited

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

...
FOI release: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) impact on the NHS
seen at 18:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Information relating to a request for legal evidence held by BIS, and whether this advice proves that the NHS would not be subject to the terms of the TTIP deal.

The information has been released by BIS...

Independent report: Cross Cutting Evaluation of DFID’s Approach to Remote Management in Somalia and North-East Kenya
seen at 18:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Cross Cutting Evaluation of DFID's Approach to Remote Management in Somalia and Noth-East Kenya (January 2015) added

Over the past 2 decades, aid and development agencies have more frequently undertaken...

Transparency data: Workforce management information: MOJ
seen at 18:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: December 2015 data added to page.

Information on the Ministry of Justice, its agencies and executive non-departmental public bodies’ paybills for 2010 to 2014; its workforce as at 31 March 2011...

Form: Government Economic Service: summer vacation placement job descriptions
seen at 18:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

These job descriptions are to help Government Economic Service summer student placement scheme candidates decide which role to apply for.

Guidance notes for applications are available.

Corporate report: Annual tax credits report: 2014 to 2015
seen at 18:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue & Customs are required under section 40 of the Tax Credits Act 2002 to provide an annual report to the Treasury on:

the number of awards for Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit the...
Research and analysis: Civil Service Quarterly: Issue 10
seen at 18:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Civil Service Quarterly showcases the innovative work civil servants are doing.

This edition includes articles on:

The Spending Review in 1,000 words Understand costs to unlock opportunities...
Guidance: Customs Information Paper 58 (2015): Simplified Declaration Procedure Export Compliance.
seen at 18:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

This CIP has been issued to inform all exporters, declarants and freight agents authorised to use Simplified Declaration Procedure procedures for exports from the UK.

Correspondence: BCG vaccine: use of SSI BCG vaccine batch 114022A post expiry
seen at 18:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

This letter provides information about use of the SSI Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine batch 114022A following its expiry date

Guidance: The Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015: defence facts and figures
seen at 18:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated version.

This booklet contains facts about defence in relation to SDSR 2015 including information on investment in new equipment, details of Joint Force 2025 as well as expenditure...

Guidance: HMRC exchange rates for 2016: monthly
seen at 18:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Monthly exchange rates for February 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.

Research and analysis: Civil Service Quarterly: Issue 7
seen at 18:31, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Civil Service Quarterly showcases the innovative work civil servants are doing. This edition includes articles on:

Destroying Syria’s chemical weapons programme GCHQ inspiring school children to learn...
Guidance: MIN 518 (M) Boatmasters' Licence Regulations: Examination arrangements for the Port of London Local Knowledge Endorsement.
seen at 18:31, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Notice to all operators and masters of passenger vessels and non-passenger vessels on inland waterways and on limited coastal operations.

This notice should be read with MSN 1853 (M).

This MIN...

Guidance: Oil and Pipelines Agency: Major accident prevention policy
seen at 18:31, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated document.

Regulation 5 of the COMAH Regulations requires all COMAH operators to prepare a document setting out their policy for preventing major accidents (a Major Accident Prevention...

Research and analysis: Civil Service Quarterly: Issue 8
seen at 18:31, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Civil Service Quarterly showcases the innovative work civil servants are doing. This edition includes articles on:

a 10-point plan for growth: 2 years on the future of driving building STEM capability...
Notice: PO32 6LP, Mrs Elizabeth Wilson: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:31, 25 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: OX3 7DQ, Mace Group Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:31, 25 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...

Independent report: Report to Parliament on the 2016 re-rating and up-rating orders
seen at 18:31, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

This report has been prepared under sections 142(1) and 150A(5) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 (SSAA 92). It considers the potential effect on the NIF of:

the draft Social Security Benefits...
Press release: Environment Agency warns of flood risk this week
seen at 18:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Communities in Cumbria, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Devon and Cornwall are warned to be prepared for possible flooding and disruption to travel on Tuesday and Wednesday due to heavy rain and high tides. Residents...

News story: Prime Minister’s apprenticeships adviser takes apprentices primary schools
seen at 18:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The scheme, which has been launched at the Mayflower Primary School in London, sees apprentices from different sectors visit schools to talk to children about their apprenticeship and what it has done for them...

News story: Scottish Secretary pays tribute to Burns' enduring worldwide appeal
seen at 18:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Attending an annual wreath-laying ceremony next to the Robert Burns memorial at Victoria Embankment Gardens in London, the Scottish Secretary said the Bard’s work helps share with the world all that is great ...

Form: Range safety inspection: MOD forms
seen at 16:52, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of defence forms relating to indoor range safety inspections.

Transparency data: Land Registry workforce management information: December 2015
seen at 16:52, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Data covers:

payroll staff by grade non-payroll staff by type headcount staff numbers full-time equivalent staff numbers staff costs

These figures are not official statistics. They are internal...

Guidance: New GCSEs, AS and A levels accredited to be taught from 2016
seen at 16:52, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated AS and A level physical education.

As qualifications from each exam board (called specifications) are accredited, we will list them in this document.

Accredited qualifications must...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Saint James Wealth Management Ltd
seen at 16:52, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed order 09420165 added.

Application number 940

Applicant St James’s Place Wealth Management Plc objected to the name used by Saint James Wealth Management Ltd under the Companies Act 2006...

Guidance: Rates and allowances: compensatory interest rate for Inward Processing Relief and Temporary Admission
seen at 16:52, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New January 2016 interest rate for Inward Processing Relief and Temporary Admission has been added to the page.

The attached document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as guidance and contains...

Guidance: Company Names Tribunal undefended decisions and orders
seen at 16:52, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed order 09420165 added.

Use this guide to find details of all our undefended decisions and orders

Pre 2014 undefended decisions can be found via National Archives

Transparency data: CMA board meeting minutes: 18 November 2015
seen at 16:52, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

The members of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) board are set out in the ‘Our management’ section of the CMA’s home page.

Transparency data: Monitor and the NHS Trust Development Authority (TDA): board papers for 28 January 2016 meeting
seen at 16:52, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Since 1 July 2012, Monitor has been holding board meetings in public, unless there are special reasons not to do so.

As of 28 January 2016, Monitor and the NHS TDA will be holding joint board meetings...

Official Statistics: Sussex: groundwater situation
seen at 16:52, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New data added 25 January 2016

This document provides information on the groundwater situation for Sussex.

Flooding from groundwater can happen when the level of water within the rock or...

Independent report: Evaluation of Results Based Aid in Rwandan Education: 2013 Evaluation Report
seen at 16:45, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Evaluation Report: Evaluation of Results Based Aid in Rwanda Education - year 2 and Evaluation Report: Evaluation of Results Based Aid in Rwanda Education - year 2 Annex added

Evaluation of Results...

Transparency data: New school proposals
seen at 16:45, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

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

‘Local ...

Guidance: Export control training bulletin
seen at 16:45, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Making better licence applications courses on 17 March and 21 April have been cancelled; a new combined dual-use and military control list classification course has been added (17 March, Birmingham). ...

Promotional material: Diesel smoke test poster
seen at 16:44, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New versions of the posters have been published.

This poster explains the diesel smoke test - which is part of the MOT test - for vehicle owners.

The smoke test checks vehicles for smoke...

Form: Government Economic Service summer vacation placements: application form
seen at 16:44, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Application form for 2016 published.

Use this form to apply for the place on the Government Economic Service summer student placement form.

Guidance notes for applications are available...

Corporate report: Making tax digital
seen at 16:44, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published 'Making Tax Digital: myth-buster'

The government is committed to reducing burdens for taxpayers and building a transparent and accessible tax system fit for the digital age.

At...

Transparency data: PHE spend over £25,000: September 2015
seen at 16:44, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Details of Public Health England transactions over £25,000 in September 2015.

Transparency data: PHE spend over £25,000: October 2015
seen at 16:44, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Details of Public Health England transactions over £25,000 in October 2015.

Transparency data: PHE spend over £25,000: November 2015
seen at 16:44, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Details of Public Health England transactions over £25,000 in November 2015.

Form: Advanced learner loans facility: change request form
seen at 16:44, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated advanced learner loans facility change request form.

The Operational Performance Management Rules describe the process to request an increase to your advanced learner loan facility...

Corporate report: DVLA business plan 2015 to 2016
seen at 16:43, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Progress to performance update for December 2015

We are in the second year of the simpler, better, safer Strategic Plan and we have already delivered many of the recommendations in our strategic...

Guidance: At a glance guide to the current medical standards of fitness to drive
seen at 16:43, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to summary of amendments - additional entry at the top of page 2 for the introduction chapter.

You can also view the current medical standards of fitness to drive for medical practitioners...

Notice: Notice 205: official customs seals and trader sealing
seen at 16:43, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 3 amendments made.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 205 (July 2014).

Transparency data: Performance of the Attendance Allowance Unit: April 2014 to March 2015
seen at 16:43, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

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Consultation outcome: Open access restriction at Pevensey Levels National Nature Reserve: consultation outcome
seen at 16:43, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Details of the consultation outcome added

See the consultation summary for information about the proposed restriction to open access land (case number: 2015027550). The consultation map shows the...

Guidance: Government Economic Service: Information for Economic Fast Stream candidates
seen at 16:43, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2016 application dates for Economic Fast Stream candidates, including open and assessment days.

This guidance sets out the eligibility criteria that candidates applying to join the Economic Fast...

Guidance: WEEE: evidence and national protocols guidance
seen at 16:43, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Included guidance on how to complete the recovery and recycling rate template within the WEEE evidence and national protocols html document.

This guidance for WEEE producer compliance schemes, ...

Independent report: Evaluation of the Accountability in Tanzania Programme
seen at 16:42, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

The objectives of the evaluation are to:

demonstrate outcomes: Identify the results of the investments made (positive and negative, intended and unintended) on the various stakeholders involved...

Guidance: C to D signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 16:42, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added CPPC Logistic Group of Companies Ltd,

About the corporate covenant

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

Transparency data: CST register of members' interests
seen at 16:42, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added details for Sir Venki Ramakrishnan.

Members of the Council for Science and Technology (CST) are required to declare any personal, political or business interests that could, or could be seen...

Guidance: E to G signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 16:42, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Galliford Try PLC

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

About the corporate covenant...
Policy paper: Employment Allowance: excluded companies
seen at 16:42, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

This measure was announced in Summer Budget 2015, for implementation from 6 April 2016. The draft regulations to implement this measure were subject to a technical consultation running from 26 November 2015 to...

Guidance: S to T signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 16:42, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added The College of Foot Care Professionals Limited and Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS Foundation Trust

About the corporate covenant

The corporate covenant is a voluntary pledge made by organisations...

Guidance: Child death overview panels: contacts
seen at 16:42, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated contact details for Wolverhampton; East Sussex; Oxfordshire; Lincolnshire; Cheshire; Croydon; Cambridgeshire; Milton Keynes; Southwark and Lambeth; Sheffield Local Safeguarding Children Boards...

Guidance: N to P signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 16:37, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Political Lobbying and Media Relations Ltd

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

Policy paper: Employment Allowance: increase to £3,000
seen at 16:37, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

The National Insurance contributions (NICs) Employment Allowance was introduced in April 2014, for the purpose of supporting businesses and charities in helping them to grow by cutting the cost of employment. ...

Guidance: Q to R signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 16:37, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added RiiG Limited

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

...
FOI release: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) impact on the NHS
seen at 16:37, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Information relating to a request for legal evidence held by BIS, and whether this advice proves that the NHS would not be subject to the terms of the TTIP deal.

The information has been released by BIS...

Independent report: Cross Cutting Evaluation of DFID’s Approach to Remote Management in Somalia and North-East Kenya
seen at 16:31, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Cross Cutting Evaluation of DFID's Approach to Remote Management in Somalia and Noth-East Kenya (January 2015) added

Over the past 2 decades, aid and development agencies have more frequently undertaken...

Transparency data: Workforce management information: MOJ
seen at 16:31, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: December 2015 data added to page.

Information on the Ministry of Justice, its agencies and executive non-departmental public bodies’ paybills for 2010 to 2014; its workforce as at 31 March 2011...

Form: Government Economic Service: summer vacation placement job descriptions
seen at 16:31, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

These job descriptions are to help Government Economic Service summer student placement scheme candidates decide which role to apply for.

Guidance notes for applications are available.

Press release: Final phase of Wakefield smart motorway to go live
seen at 16:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Drivers will be able to use an extra lane on a section of the M1 near Wakefield after tonight Monday 25 January, ahead of the new smart motorway going live.

A 50mph speed limit will remain in place ...

Press release: Waste Crime targeted in Environment Agency day of action
seen at 16:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Environment Agency officers visited more than 60 sites across East Anglia and the South East as part of Operation Rooster, a crack down on waste crime, which will continue over the coming months.

Visits...

News story: Norfolk fishermen cleared of wildlife offences
seen at 16:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The court heard how the fishermen were accused of the retention and landing of a Harbour Porpoise contrary to the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (The regulations) Section 41(3).

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News story: Exciting opportunity to manage inshore fisheries and conservation 2016
seen at 16:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The MMO is looking to recruit members for the North Western, North Eastern and Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCA).

Each IFCA needs members who will take a balanced approach...

News story: Shortlists for Social Value Awards announced
seen at 16:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Awards, announced in October 2015, fulfil an important recommendation from Lord Young’s review of the Social Value Act. They will recognise and celebrate good practice in commissioning and providing...

Speech: Alex Chisholm on consumer engagement in a digital world
seen at 16:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Conference on competition implications and social obligations in a digital world Why ‘sleepers’ can’t always be left to ‘sleep’ Sleepy consumers

I don’t know whether boarding schools still make their pupils...

FOI release: Nil response to an FOI requesting details of crimes with the word ‘Sharia’ mentioned
seen at 14:38, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

The nil response to an FOI requesting details of any crimes where the word ‘Sharia’ is mentioned in the report.

FOI release: Nil response to an FOI asking for details of cannabis possessions
seen at 14:38, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

The nil response to an FOI asking for details of all arrests made connected to cannabis possession.

FOI release: Nil response to an FOI asking about the dangerous dogs act
seen at 14:38, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

The nil response to an FOI asking how many dogs CNC had seized under the dangerous dogs act.

FOI release: Response to an FOI about compensation claims
seen at 14:38, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

The response to an FOI requesting details of compensation claims paid out by the CNC.

Transparency data: Civil Nuclear Police Authority board minutes - May 2015
seen at 14:38, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

The redacted minutes from the CNPA board held in May 2015.

Consultation outcome: Possession of wild bird eggs: changing the defence you can use
seen at 14:38, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary of responses added.

We want to know what you think about changes to the defence that can be used for possessing and taking wild birds’ eggs.

Possessing and taking wild birds’ eggs...

Promotional material: Government Statistical Service: Better Statistics, Better Decisions
seen at 14:38, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

This brochure contains:

information about the Government Statistical Service the benefits of joining the GSS Fast Stream scheme case studies from those on the scheme
Guidance: Genuine HMRC contact and recognising phishing emails
seen at 14:38, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section added to support agents affected by the recent severe weather.

Phishing is the fraudulent act of emailing a person in order to obtain their personal/financial information such as passwords...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 14:37, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period commencing 25 January 2016.

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

Guidance: Professional bodies approved for tax relief (list 3)
seen at 14:37, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The list of professional bodies has been updated with the European Society for Medical Oncology, Institution of Royal Engineers.

This alpha-numeric list includes all bodies approved by the commissioners...

Guidance: Tregantle firing times
seen at 14:37, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added firing times for the period 15 to 28 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’...

Guidance: Foreign embassies in the UK
seen at 14:36, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: London Diplomatic List updated

The London Diplomatic List contains the addresses and contact details of all Embassies and High Commissions. It also lists the names of the Heads of Mission and their...

Map: Ticks: distribution of Ixodes ricinus in England, Scotland and Wales
seen at 14:36, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

This map draws on multiple sources of data for tick distribution, including:

Public Health England (PHE) tick recording scheme Biological Records Centre (BRC)
Guidance: Turkey – Prisoner Pack
seen at 14:36, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: attachment updated

This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British Nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer back to a UK prison

Transparency data: NHS England accountability meeting minutes
seen at 14:35, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added minutes for November 2015

The Secretary of State for Health and officials from the Department of Health met representatives from NHS England to talk about issues of accountability.

Guidance: Horse passport issuing organisations
seen at 14:35, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Both lists updated.

Contact details for horse passport issuing organisations.

All horses, ponies, donkeys and related animals (including zoo species like zebras) must have a horse passport...

Correspondence: Letter to awarding organisations: changes to VQ regulation in Northern Ireland
seen at 14:35, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Following a review of current arrangements, the Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) in Northern Ireland intends to move to a single Northern Ireland-based qualifications regulator. CCEA will become the...

Open consultation: Closed recruitment practices in the public sector
seen at 14:35, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

The government wants to open up public sector recruitment, to ensure that the best people can be hired for the job.

This call for evidence is to gather information on the use of internal-only recruitment...

Corporate report: GCA Data protection policy
seen at 14:34, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the data protection principles which will be followed by the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA).

Corporate report: GCA Publication Policy
seen at 14:34, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

This document provides full details of the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) publication scheme and how any information will be disclosed.

Form: Compensation Recovery Unit forms
seen at 14:34, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced CRU forms with amended versions.

All CRU forms include our address, phone number, fax number and email address.

Please consider the need to keep personal information secure. Emails...

Guidance: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 14:34, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated due to latest HM Treasury notice (Iran Regulation 2016/74)

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

Guidance: Financial sanctions, Iran (nuclear proliferation)
seen at 14:34, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New notice Iran Regulation 2016/74 added

In 2006, the UN Security Council imposed, amongst other matters, asset freeze restrictions on persons determined by the UN as engaging in, directly...

Guidance: UK Science and Innovation Network Country Snapshot – Spain
seen at 14:34, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

The Science and Innovation Network Country Snapshot for Spain provides information on the local Science and Innovation landscape, UK priorities and successes. It offers a snapshot of information under the headings...

Research and analysis: Managing fisheries in mpas: Draft site summaries
seen at 14:33, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Managing fisheries in marine protected areas draft site summary assessments for:

Fylde Marine Conservation Zone Inner Dowsing, Race Bank and North Ridge European Marine Site Land’s End and Cape Bank...
Official Statistics: Early access to medicines scheme applications: pending, refused, granted
seen at 14:33, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Statistics updated

These tables show the number of applications made to the early access to medicines scheme for the promising innovative medicine (PIM) designation and the scientific opinion.

Transparency data: PHE government procurement card spend over £500: March 2015
seen at 14:33, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

These files show all purchases on Public Health England held government procurement cards (GPC) over &pound;500 in March 2015.

Guidance: HMRC exchange rates for 2016: weekly amendments
seen at 14:33, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Weekly amendments from 27 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...

Transparency data: PHE government procurement card spend over £500: April 2015
seen at 14:33, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

These files show all purchases on Public Health England held government procurement cards (GPC) over &pound;500 in April 2015.

Transparency data: PHE government procurement card spend over £500: June 2015
seen at 14:33, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

These files show all purchases on Public Health England held government procurement cards (GPC) over &pound;500 in June 2015.

Transparency data: PHE government procurement card spend over £500: July 2015
seen at 14:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

These files show all purchases on Public Health England held government procurement cards (GPC) over &pound;500 in July 2015.

Transparency data: PHE government procurement card spend over £500: September 2015
seen at 14:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

These files show all purchases on Public Health England held government procurement cards (GPC) over &pound;500 in September 2015.

Transparency data: PHE government procurement card spend over £500: October 2015
seen at 14:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

These files show all purchases on Public Health England held government procurement cards (GPC) over &pound;500 in October 2015.

Guidance: HMRC exchange rates for 2016: monthly
seen at 14:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Weekly amendments from 27 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.

Transparency data: PHE government procurement card spend over £500: November 2015
seen at 14:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

These files show all purchases on Public Health England held government procurement cards (GPC) over &pound;500 in November 2015.

Guidance: A to B signed pledges: armed forces corporate covenant
seen at 14:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added: A Foot Above Limited, Advanced Tactical Resources Limited and Aspect Creative Design

About the corporate covenant

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

Form: Range safety inspection: MOD forms
seen at 14:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of defence forms relating to indoor range safety inspections.

Transparency data: Land Registry workforce management information: December 2015
seen at 14:31, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Data covers:

payroll staff by grade non-payroll staff by type headcount staff numbers full-time equivalent staff numbers staff costs

These figures are not official statistics. They are internal...

Athletes Start Rio 2016 Clean Sport Education
seen at 14:31, 25 January in News (Our copy).
British judo players took part in the first "Clean Sport" education session
Machinery series: Machinery directive – Buxton, 24 February 2016
seen at 14:31, 25 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This course gives delegates a thorough understanding of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations, as revised, as well as the key current European and international safety standards that support this legislation...

Council sentenced after legionella death at care home
seen at 14:31, 25 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Reading Borough Council (RBC) has been fined following the death of a pensioner who died from exposure to legionella.
Port operator fined after worker injured by capstan
seen at 14:31, 25 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
An Essex maritime terminal worker suffered serious injury after his arm became wrapped around a powered capstan, while mooring an ocean-going vessel.
NHS Trust fined after 87 year old suffers fatal injuries
seen at 14:31, 25 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Kent and Medway NHS Social Care Partnership Trust has been fined for safety failings after an 87 year old man suffered fatal injuries.
Health and safety system strategy roadshow arrives in Bristol
seen at 14:31, 25 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
South West business leaders and supporting organisations are meeting today (FRI) in Bristol to discuss the development of Britain’s new strategy for workplace health and safety.
Construction firms sentenced after culvert collapse
seen at 14:31, 25 January in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Two building companies have been fined after a man was seriously injured when a structure that allows water to flow under roads collapsed on him.
Wilton Park begins to celebrate its 70th anniversary year
seen at 14:30, 25 January in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Two homes, one institution. Over the past 70 years Wilton Park has added its own successes to the rich history of Foreign & Commonwealth Office diplomacy. This journey is marked by its transition from a secret...

Attention all owners of Vauxhall Zafira B 2005 to 2014 Models
seen at 14:30, 25 January in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Vauxhall UK would like to make owners of Vauxhall Zafira B 2005 to 20014 models aware of a condition which could affect your vehicle. 

 

Investigations have found evidence of improper...

Press release: PM meeting with former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed
seen at 14:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the meeting a Downing Street spokesperson said:

Following his release from prison, Mr Nasheed thanked the Prime Minister for the role the UK had played by continuing to raise his case, including...

Press release: New law will end 'outdated snobbery' towards apprenticeships
seen at 14:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Schools must give equal airtime to the non-academic routes pupils can take post-16, under government plans to end the ‘second class’ perception of technical and professional education (TPE).

A new law...

News story: Search the disqualified directors register on our beta service
seen at 14:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Try our free search service at Companies House

Following the launch of our free beta service in June 2015, we’ve added new features.

You can now search by officer’s name and ...

Speech: Baroness Verma: International Conference on Family Planning
seen at 14:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

I would like to thank our hosts for inviting me, my fellow honourable Ministers and all conference participants for listening to my words today.

The UK has put girls and women at the front and centre...

News story: Greening: new aid for Yemen
seen at 14:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

A new &pound;10 million emergency support package will provide much needed help for Yemenis caught in one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world, International Development Secretary Justine Greening...

Press release: Negligent Ampthill recycling centre director to pay £33,000
seen at 14:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

In a case brought by the Environment Agency, Luton Crown Court heard that neighbours of the site in Ampthill suffered from smells and dust for more than a year.

Local residents and workers said the smell...

Press release: Ending the last 'closed shop'
seen at 14:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The government wants to open up the public sector, to ensure that the best people can be hired for the job from the voluntary, private and wider public sectors.

Business Secretary Sajid Javid has launched...

Press release: Parents to get greater say in the school admissions process
seen at 14:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The government will sweep away admissions bureaucracy and ensure parents have more of a say in the school admissions process so they can be confident the system works for them, Education Secretary Nicky Morgan...

News story: Web chat: consultation on Nuclear Decommissioning Authority's draft strategy
seen at 14:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Additional promotion of web chats.

The consultation period for both NDA’s draft strategy and draft business plan 2016 to 2019 runs until 15 February.

These documents reflect the NDA’s ...

News story: New NHS apprenticeships
seen at 14:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The NHS will create 100,000 apprenticeships – almost 7 times the current number – across the country by 2020, offering opportunities to thousands of young people who want a career in the health sector.

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News story: Defence Secretary welcomes deeper security relationship with Germany
seen at 14:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Germany is a key ally for the UK – a fact that was formally recognised in November’s Strategic Defence and Security Review when Germany was elevated to a ‘tier one’ defence relationship, alongside the US and ...

News story: Expansion of the UK Registered Traveller service
seen at 14:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The scheme, which currently has 40,000 members, is now open to Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and the US. Members who frequently travel to the UK can benefit ...

Guidance: Slovakia – Consular Fees
seen at 11:36, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Fees valid from the 25th January 2016.

An abbreviated list of Consular fees

National Statistics: Latest wholesale fruit and vegetable prices
seen at 11:36, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Weekly datasets updated.

Weekly and monthly publications give the average wholesale prices of selected home-grown horticultural produce. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices...

Decision: CAC Outcome: Unite the Union & Cinram Operations
seen at 11:36, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/940(2015) Unite the Union & Cinram Operations - Recognition Decision issued.

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views...
Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - Rwanda
seen at 11:36, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Overseas Business Risk - Rwanda

This report looks at the political, economic, intellectual property, organized crime, human rights, bribery and corruption and terrorism issues that UK businesses...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: causative agents report
seen at 11:36, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 3, 2016.

This report compares the current week’s data on statutory notifications of causative agents to that of the previous 5 weeks.

For historical data, email

Corporate report: Veterinary Medicines Pharmacovigilance Annual Review 2014
seen at 11:35, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

The annual review summarises the 5744 UK adverse events in animals, humans and the environment after the use of veterinary medicines and other products reported to VMD in 2014.

Guidance: Services to be provided by the armed forces to victims of crime (JSP 839)
seen at 11:35, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

The revised JSP 839 (Joint Service Publication) contains, at Annex A, the Armed Forces Code of Practice for Victims of Crime (‘the Code’), which came into force on Monday, 16 November 2015. It offers advice and...

Guidance: Future security challenges in the Baltic Sea region
seen at 11:35, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated version of the Future Security Challenges in the Baltic Sea Region.

‘Future security challenges in the Baltic Sea region’ takes the context identified in Global Strategic Trends 5...

Guidance: Ireland – Consular Fees
seen at 11:35, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated consular fees

A full list of Consular fees

Notice: Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Safety bulletins
seen at 11:34, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Safety Bulletin number 5 uploaded 25 January 2016

Safety is an essential element of working or pleasure activity on the water, whether at sea or on an inland waterway. Nobody wants to be in a situation...

Form: Construction Industry Scheme: company registration (CIS305)
seen at 11:34, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Welsh iform

Use form CIS305 if you’re a company secretary to register your company as a CIS subcontractor, or apply for gross payment status.

Before you start

If you are using an...

Form: Construction Industry Scheme: company registration (CIS305)
seen at 11:34, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Welsh iform

Use form CIS305 if you’re a company secretary to register your company as a CIS subcontractor, or apply for gross payment status.

Before you start

If you are using an...

Guidance: National minimum wage information for employers - NMW FS1
seen at 11:34, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

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

Form: Abnormal load movements application and notification forms
seen at 11:34, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Documents added

If you are not a user of the ‘Elec­tronic Ser­vice Deliv­ery for Abnor­mal Loads’ (ESDAL) system then you can still make an application to move an abnormal load, as well as notify...

Notice: CDE themed competition: synthetic biology for novel materials
seen at 11:34, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated summary to match competition document: up to &pound;3 million will be available for phase 2.

This competition will be briefed at a CDE Innovation Network event on 10 February 2016...

Open consultation: Consultation on Contract Profit Rate Guidance
seen at 11:34, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

The document, which contains guidance on adjustments to the Baseline Profit Rate, was originally published on 26 March 2015 following a public consultation.

Section 18(1) of the Defence Reform Act 2014...

Transparency data: ACOBA register of interests for committee members
seen at 11:33, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated register of interests

In accordance with their code of practice, members are required to disclose, in a published register, any interests they have which might influence their judgement...

Guidance: Industry Security Notice (ISN)
seen at 11:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added ISN 2016/01.

A Industry Security Notice (ISN) is an official document that tells people in industry about important instructions, guidance or other information relating to security.

...
Decision: Bristow, Keith - Director General, National Crime Agency - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 11:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added commission with Arcanum Global

The letter to Keith Bristow, former Director General, National Crime Agency. The committee’s advice, that there was no reason why these appointments should...

Transparency data: Land Registry prompt payment performance
seen at 11:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Information about October to December 2015 quarter added

Government departments aim to pay 80% of all undisputed invoices within 5 working days of receipt and the remaining undisputed invoices ...

Transparency data: Civil Nuclear Police Authority board minutes - July 2015
seen at 11:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

The redacted minutes from the CNPA board held in July 2015.

Transparency data: Monthly spend by the CNPA - October 2015
seen at 11:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Details of the monthly spend by the CNPA for September 2015.

Transparency data: Monthly spend by the CNPA - November 2015
seen at 11:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Details of the monthly spend by the CNPA for November 2015.

FOI release: FOI Applications for adjustment to ceiling trajectory regarding agency spend
seen at 11:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Internal review outcome published

Earlier this year, Monitor introduced rules for NHS foundation trusts relating to agency spend, including an annual ceiling for total nursing agency spend for ...

Transparency data: Monthly spend by the CNPA - December 2015
seen at 11:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Details of the monthly spend by the Civil Nuclear Police Authority for December 2015.

FOI release: Zero response to an FOI asking about investigations into officers for using anti-Muslim comments
seen at 11:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

The zero response to an FOI asking how many officers had been investigated for using anti-Muslim language.

FOI release: Nil response to an FOI asking about the provision of appropriate adults
seen at 11:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

The nil response to an FOI asking for details about the provision of appropriate adults.

FOI release: Zero response to FOI asking for times CNC has used the terrorism act to seize material
seen at 11:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

The nil response to an FOI asking for details of when CNC has used the terrorism act to seize material such as laptops.

FOI release: Response to an FOI asking about CNC owned web domains
seen at 11:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

The response to an FOI requesting details of web domains owned and operated by the CNC.

FOI release: Nil response to an FOI asking about emergency use dispensations
seen at 11:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

The nil response to an FOI asking for details about the emergency use dispensations.

FOI release: Nil response to an FOI asking for details of hate crime
seen at 11:32, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

The nil response to an FOI asking for figures of hate crime CNC has dealt with.

FOI release: Response to an FOI asking for details of employee misconduct and suspensions
seen at 11:31, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

The response to an FOI asking for details of employee misconduct, dismissals and suspensions.

FOI release: Nil response to an FOI asking about employees clothing with a religious connotation
seen at 11:31, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

The nil response to an FOI requesting details of how many CNC employees wear clothing that has a religious connotation.

Decision: Warsi, Baroness - Senior Minister of State, FCO, and Minister for Faith and Communities, DCLG - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 11:31, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added appointment with Bolton University

The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (ACOBA) letters to Rt Hon Baroness Warsi, former Senior Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office...

Decision: Clegg, Nick - Deputy Prime Minister - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 11:31, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Open Reason's commissions

The letters to Rt Hon Nick Clegg, former Deputy Prime Minister. The committee’s advice, that these applications be approved subject to conditions, was accepted.

Decision: Hill, Bronwyn - Permanent Secretary, Defra - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 11:31, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

The letter to Bronwyn Hill, former Permanent Secretary, Defra. The committee’s advice, that there was no reason why these appointments should not be taken up, subject to conditions, was accepted.

FOI release: FOI response asking for details of CNC recordings
seen at 11:31, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

The Constabulary’s response to an FOI asking whether CNC record telephone calls and radio communications.

FOI release: Response to an FOI asking about officer dismissal for ill health
seen at 11:31, 25 January in Search (Our copy).

The response to an FOI asking for details of officers dismissed from the CNC due to ill health.

News story: £40 million to drive green car revolution across UK cities
seen at 11:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Four cities have been awarded significant funds today (25 January 2016) to promote green vehicle technology after successfully bidding for a share of a multi-million pot created to support the take-up of plug...

News story: The Ross Fund - Combatting the world's most serious diseases
seen at 11:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Fighting Infectious Disease

Named after Sir Ronald Ross, the first ever British Nobel Laureate, recognised for his discovery that mosquitoes transmit malaria, the &pound;1 billion Ross Fund was announced...

Press release: Housing association tenants take first step to homeownership
seen at 11:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Housing association tenants will from today (January 25) be able to take their first step to owning their own home under the government’s plans to extend the Right to Buy.

They will be the first...

News story: Junior doctor contract negotiations
seen at 11:30, 25 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added latest statement from ACAS on the progress of the talks

Latest updates

An ACAS spokesperson has provided an update on the latest position of the talks:

ACAS talks on the junior...