A No 10 spokesperson said:
The Prime Minister and President Hollande had constructive discussions on both the UK renegotiation and Syria in Paris this evening.
They agreed that we are making...
This is a process evaluation of DFID’s humanitarian response to the Syria crisis. It comments on DFID’s management performance and identifies areas for improvement. DFID commissioned this evaluation to consider...
Thank you Foreign Minister, Madam President, for convening this debate and for being with us in person today. I want to join others in thanking the Secretary-General for his insightful briefing, all of which ...
Updated: Updated 'Outturn and forecast: Autumn Statement 2015' spreadsheet. Correction to unemployment benefit caseloads for 1996/97 to reflect move to Jobseeker's Allowance and correction to total formula for...
This information has been released by BVD under the Freedom of Information Act 2000
Updated: Daily update of the unclaimed estates list
The Division publishes a list of unclaimed estates which have been recently referred, but not yet administered, and historic cases which have not yet ...
The letter to Rt Hon Sir Alan Duncan, former Minister of State, Department for International Development. The committee’s advice, that there was no reason why these appointments should not be taken up, subject...
The letter to Sir Simon Hughes, former Minister of State, Ministry of Justice. The committee’s advice, that there was no reason why this appointment should not be taken up, subject to conditions, was accepted...
Updated: Added appointment with Gyro Ltd
The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (ACOBA) letter to Rt Hon Greg Barker, former Minister of State, DECC and Minister for Business Engagement with India...
Updated: Added e-bulletin 88, February 2016
E-bulletins providing information on children, families and maternity.
E-bulletins from March 2005 to August 2011 are available on the National Archives...
This practice note explains the Office of the Public Guardian’s (OPG) approach to the use of client accounts to manage deputyship funds, and how the deputy acts under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA), the Solicitors...
Updated: Added Chickerell firing times March 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 ...
Updated: Updated parts 1 and 2 of the JSP.
Joint Service Publication (JSP) 462: Financial management and charging policy manual provides a single source on direction and guidance for financial management...
Land Registry publishes details of all transactions of £25,000 and over.
Land Registry publishes details of all transactions of £25,000 and over.
Updated: Added Firing times commencing 15 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...
Updated: Replaced Winter Fuel Payment claim form with one you can fill in on screen.
If you live in the UK, use the UK Winter Fuel Payment claim form.
Use this form to claim a Winter Fuel...
Updated: New text added at: 2.3 Filing your community trade mark application through us and at 3.2 How to apply for an international trade mark.
Intellectual property (IP) rights are territorial. They only...
This is a process evaluation of DFID’s humanitarian response to the Syria crisis. It comments on DFID’s management performance and identifies areas for improvement. DFID commissioned this evaluation to consider...
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 ...
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...
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...
The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities, and the Financial Reporting Council are today launching the new taxonomy for charities reporting under the Financial Reporting Standard applicable...
Updated: Qualification Eligibility Principles - 2016 to 2017 uploaded on 15 February 2016. Also amendments made to detail shown on the page.
In the Skills Funding Letter the government set out its...
Updated: Family Mosaic added, Genesis removed.
A letter of authorisation to use category 5 of The General Consent 2010 under section 172 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 has been issued by the Regulator...
Updated: December 2015 added.
We’re fully committed to the government’s transparency agenda. In support of this we’re publishing data on all the agency’s expenditure.
The data details individual...
Updated: Updated with January 2016 information.
A monthly summary of the rainfall, soil moisture deficits, river flow, groundwater levels and reservoir stocks in the Midlands.
A discussion summary of an industry stakeholder workshop held by DECC, Ofgem, National Grid, and ESC.
Updated: Document reverted to previous version.
This leaflet gives guidance on the approval of rifle, miniature rifle and muzzle-loading pistol clubs.
The guidance also explains the criteria and...
Updated: Added the oral representations guide.
When an employer or organisation has concerns that a person has caused harm, or poses a future risk of harm to vulnerable groups, including children, they...
Updated: Updated with January's report for the East of England
Summary of rainfall, soil moisture deficits, river flow, groundwater levels and reservoir stocks in the east of England.
Awarding organisation Issue Action taken Case status BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) Incorrect issue of certificates Undertaking...
Awarding organisation Issue Action taken Case status Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Incorrect issue of certificates ...
Updated: Added new releases for October to December 2015.
Contact Office for Data Release: odr@phe.gov.uk.
Specific targets sit behind the planned activity in our Business Plan. This report includes the status of progress against business plan targets. The report is based on reporting at the end of Quarter 3 2015-...
NHS providers have reported shortages of qualified clinical staff. This report looks at the causes and extent of current clinical staff shortages in acute hospitals, focusing on adult nurses and consultants. ...
Updated: Added new FOI responses - Service inquiry into the quality of aviation fuel contamination at mount pleasant complex during the period 25 June to 05 August 2011, Information on Defence Nuclear Safety ...
Updated: Updated 'Outturn and forecast: Autumn Statement 2015' spreadsheet. Correction to unemployment benefit caseloads for 1996/97 to reflect move to Jobseeker's Allowance and correction to total formula for...
This information has been released by BVD under the Freedom of Information Act 2000
Updated: Daily update of the unclaimed estates list
The Division publishes a list of unclaimed estates which have been recently referred, but not yet administered, and historic cases which have not yet ...
The letter to Rt Hon Sir Alan Duncan, former Minister of State, Department for International Development. The committee’s advice, that there was no reason why these appointments should not be taken up, subject...
The letter to Sir Simon Hughes, former Minister of State, Ministry of Justice. The committee’s advice, that there was no reason why this appointment should not be taken up, subject to conditions, was accepted...
Updated: Added appointment with Gyro Ltd
The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (ACOBA) letter to Rt Hon Greg Barker, former Minister of State, DECC and Minister for Business Engagement with India...
Updated: Added e-bulletin 88, February 2016
E-bulletins providing information on children, families and maternity.
E-bulletins from March 2005 to August 2011 are available on the National Archives...
This practice note explains the Office of the Public Guardian’s (OPG) approach to the use of client accounts to manage deputyship funds, and how the deputy acts under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA), the Solicitors...
Updated: Amendment to Challenges section.
A detailed guide on doing business in and with Saudi Arabia. The guide contains information on:
challenges of doing business in Saudi Arabia growth potential...
Updated: Added Chickerell firing times March 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 ...
Updated: Updated parts 1 and 2 of the JSP.
Joint Service Publication (JSP) 462: Financial management and charging policy manual provides a single source on direction and guidance for financial management...
Land Registry publishes details of all transactions of £25,000 and over.
Land Registry publishes details of all transactions of £25,000 and over.
Updated: Added Firing times commencing 15 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...
Updated: Replaced Winter Fuel Payment claim form with one you can fill in on screen.
If you live in the UK, use the UK Winter Fuel Payment claim form.
Use this form to claim a Winter Fuel...
Dame Judith Hackitt will deliver a lecture where she will reflect on eight years as Chair of the Health and Safety Executive. Judith will also call upon all business leaders to recognise the role they must play...
We discuss what the role involves, what elements of conflict in the Commonwealth family are able to be taken forward through the games and the Federation’s vision.
Contributor:
David Grevemberg, ...
Mayor Scholz, it’s a great honour to be here in Hamburg, at this, the oldest feast in the world.
And it’s also a huge pleasure to be here with my good friend Chancellor Merkel.
When Angela said...
Commissioned by the Prime Minister last year (2015), the review assesses what additional support can be provided to the increasing number of self-employed people across the country, better understand their...
A consultation seeking views on a new definition of child sexual exploitation was launched on Friday.
There are currently a number of definitions of child sexual exploitation in use by voluntary...
The Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Harriett Baldwin, has today embarked on a four-day tour of India, accompanying Alok Sharma, the Prime Minister’s Infrastructure Envoy to India. The tour is a key part of...
Ms Villiers will use her visit to update members of the US Administration and senior figures within the Irish American community on the Fresh Start Agreement reached in November 2015.
She will highlight...
The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).
This decision includes the permit and decision document for:
Operator name: Longs Steel ...
Updated: DFID Management Response: Mid term Evaluation of DFID's Health Research Programme Consortia added
DFID has funded nine health Research Programme Consortia (RPCs) since 2011. Each RPC receives approximately...
Updated: Amended milk availability, usage and production dataset.
This monthly statistics notice includes information on the volume of milk used by dairies in England and Wales in the production of drinking...
In 2015, the department commissioned an external evaluation of the Help to Buy equity loan scheme. The research produced a robust assessment of the ‘additionality’ (see below) of the scheme, and provided evidence...
Template used by DBS caseworkers to reach a decision in autobar with representation cases.
Updated: Qualification Eligibility Principles - 2016 to 2017 uploaded on 15 February 2016. Also amendments made to detail shown on the page.
In the Skills Funding Letter the government set out its...
Updated: Family Mosaic added, Genesis removed.
A letter of authorisation to use category 5 of The General Consent 2010 under section 172 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 has been issued by the Regulator...
Updated: December 2015 added.
We’re fully committed to the government’s transparency agenda. In support of this we’re publishing data on all the agency’s expenditure.
The data details individual...
Updated: Updated with January 2016 information.
A monthly summary of the rainfall, soil moisture deficits, river flow, groundwater levels and reservoir stocks in the Midlands.
A discussion summary of an industry stakeholder workshop held by DECC, Ofgem, National Grid, and ESC.
Updated: Document reverted to previous version.
This leaflet gives guidance on the approval of rifle, miniature rifle and muzzle-loading pistol clubs.
The guidance also explains the criteria and...
Updated: Added the oral representations guide.
When an employer or organisation has concerns that a person has caused harm, or poses a future risk of harm to vulnerable groups, including children, they...
Updated: Updated with January's report for the East of England
Summary of rainfall, soil moisture deficits, river flow, groundwater levels and reservoir stocks in the east of England.
Awarding organisation Issue Action taken Case status BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) Incorrect issue of certificates Undertaking...
Awarding organisation Issue Action taken Case status Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Incorrect issue of certificates ...
Updated: Added new releases for October to December 2015.
Contact Office for Data Release: odr@phe.gov.uk.
Specific targets sit behind the planned activity in our Business Plan. This report includes the status of progress against business plan targets. The report is based on reporting at the end of Quarter 3 2015-...
NHS providers have reported shortages of qualified clinical staff. This report looks at the causes and extent of current clinical staff shortages in acute hospitals, focusing on adult nurses and consultants. ...
Updated: Added new FOI responses - Service inquiry into the quality of aviation fuel contamination at mount pleasant complex during the period 25 June to 05 August 2011, Information on Defence Nuclear Safety ...
Updated: New version of SFA funding claims user guide uploaded on 15 February 2016.
Relevant for all providers of education and skills training who need to make a funding claim return for:
adult...
NERC invites the environmental science community to submit new ideas for strategic research.
Birmingham to host Japanese artist Shun Ito’s first major UK show
Dame Judith Hackitt will deliver a lecture where she will reflect on eight years as Chair of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Judith will also call upon all business leaders to recognise the role they must...
More than 80 unloved and neglected urban spaces across the country will be transformed into green oases for everyone to use, thanks to a share of a £1.5 million dedicated fund, Communities Secretary...
featuring
Gary Copitch Chief Executive, People’s Voice MediaIn this free seminar Gary will discuss the principles of effective and fulfilling user engagement in service commissioning.
During...
Updated: Operational update
Latest updateWhile diplomatic efforts continue to implement a cease-fire in Syria and the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid, RAF aircraft have maintained intensive operations...
Media wanting information about Highways England’s routine maintenance projects should, in the first instance, check our website.
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over...
tens of thousands of people with mental health conditions to be helped to find or stay in work Prime Minister meets with CEOs of top UK companies to agree new workplace standards on mental health extra &...
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has worked with the Communications-Electronic Security Group (CESG) to develop a new central route to market for the public sector to buy CESG Certified Cyber Security Consultancy...
A report of a commission case on Preston Down Trust (registered charity number 1155382).
Local councils can use these documents to apply for the Sustainable Travel Transition Year Revenue Competition to support sustainable and accessible travel projects. The documentation consists of:
competition...
We would like to hear your views on whether a Country and Regional Public Sector Finances publication, which aims to provide an overview of the public sector finances for the countries and regions of the UK, ...
Updated: Clarification to 12 February update: No additional text added. Correction made to section 7.1 of Chapter 7 in PSC guidance for companies, LLPs and SEs. 15 February: New version of PSC guidance for companies...
Updated: DFID Management response added
The focus of this evaluation was on understanding the pathways from high quality outputs to policy and practice change outcomes and impacts, and what can be learnt...
The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).
This decision includes the permit and decision document for:
Operator name: Longs Steel ...
Updated: DFID Management Response: Mid term Evaluation of DFID's Health Research Programme Consortia added
DFID has funded nine health Research Programme Consortia (RPCs) since 2011. Each RPC receives approximately...
Updated: Amended milk availability, usage and production dataset.
This monthly statistics notice includes information on the volume of milk used by dairies in England and Wales in the production of drinking...
Updated: Updated 15 February 2016
This report looks at the intellectual property, organized crime, human rights, bribery and corruption and terrorism risks that UK businesses may face when operating in ...
In 2015, the department commissioned an external evaluation of the Help to Buy equity loan scheme. The research produced a robust assessment of the ‘additionality’ (see below) of the scheme, and provided evidence...
Template used by DBS caseworkers to reach a decision in autobar with representation cases.
HSL is to run a one-day course on pressure systems awareness. Please email your expression of interest.
Mohammed Rafiq, a factory owner who employed large numbers of Hungarians as a "slave workforce" in his multi-million pound bed manufacturing business has today been sentenced to 27 months imprisonment for conspiracy...
The following information summarises the work being carried out this coming week. It is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
...
More than 80 unloved and neglected urban spaces across the country will be transformed into green oases for everyone to use, thanks to a share of a £1.5 million dedicated fund, Communities Secretary...
The Olympic-style torch, engineered by apprentices, is touring Southern England in the run-up to National Apprenticeship Week.
The torch, which symbolises the passing of knowledge from one generation...
82% of buyers would not have been able to buy without the scheme 43% additional new homes built as a direct result of Help to Buy equity loan no evidence of Help to Buy driving up house pricesNew...
This independent review by Julie Deane OBE looks at the challenges and opportunities for those who want to work for themselves.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues that may affect them.
You can download and read the...
Updated: List of registered companies updated.
A list of organisations that hold accounts with the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation administrator.
Related documents Renewable Transport Fuels...
This document sets out observations and recommendations from the quality assurance (QA) visit to Norfolk and Norwich.
Updated: Added 'Tuberculosis in South West Centre: annual review (2014 data)'.
Annual regional reports for the recent epidemiology of tuberculosis (TB) for:
Wessex Kent, Surrey and Sussex London...
Updated: Updated weekly datasets.
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...
A report of a commission case on Preston Down Trust (registered charity number 1155382).
Local councils can use these documents to apply for the Sustainable Travel Transition Year Revenue Competition to support sustainable and accessible travel projects. The documentation consists of:
competition...
Updated: Clarification to 12 February update: No additional text added. Correction made to section 7.1 of Chapter 7 in PSC guidance for companies, LLPs and SEs. 15 February: New version of PSC guidance for companies...
Request a Seafarers Code NT if you want to claim to be provisionally entitled to Seafarers Earnings Deduction (SED) for at least 365 days.
You’re asking HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to authorise...
Updated: The date to submit comments by has been extended from 11/02/16 to 26/02/16.
The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations...
Updated: DFID Management response added
The focus of this evaluation was on understanding the pathways from high quality outputs to policy and practice change outcomes and impacts, and what can be learnt...
The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, has today published a report of its monitoring action and review of the activities of The Preston Down Trust, (registered...
The announcement follows the publication of a report by the Mental Health Taskforce, chaired by Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Mind. The taskforce has reviewed mental health care and has set out its vision...
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 12 February 2016 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. ...
This independent review by Julie Deane OBE looks at the challenges and opportunities for those who want to work for themselves.
This update includes:
background information risk assessment advice for travellers advice for cliniciansThe risk to UK residents travelling to China is very low.
Updated: New February 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...
This consultation seeks views and further evidence in relation to proposals to:
cap the maximum completion fee to 15% (including VAT) for bulk claims (such as mis-sold payment protection insurance claims...
Updated: 28 schemes have been added to the page. 4 have been removed.
The list contains pension schemes that have told HMRC that they meet the conditions to be a ROPS and have asked to be included on the...
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues that may affect them.
You can download and read the...
Updated: The 1.3 Employer Bulletin 58 - email section has been updated.
Phishing is the fraudulent act of emailing a person in order to obtain their personal/financial information such as passwords and ...
Updated: List of registered companies updated.
A list of organisations that hold accounts with the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation administrator.
Related documents Renewable Transport Fuels...
Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
The Active Adults Survey is a large scale survey of the adult population in Wales. Adults (defined as aged 15 and above) living in private households in Wales were eligible to take part in the survey. The survey...
This document sets out observations and recommendations from the quality assurance (QA) visit to Norfolk and Norwich.
Updated: Added 'Tuberculosis in South West Centre: annual review (2014 data)'.
Annual regional reports for the recent epidemiology of tuberculosis (TB) for:
Wessex Kent, Surrey and Sussex London...
Updated: Updated weekly datasets.
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...
The first experimental farmland physical ecosystem accounts, being compiled for different habitats to incorporate natural capital into the UK Environmental Accounts by 2020.
A Cambridge life sciences company that has developed a revolutionary system for single-cell analysis in the biopharmaceutical market, with support from Innovate UK, has secured private investment totalling $7...
This update includes:
background information risk assessment advice for travellers advice for cliniciansThe risk to UK residents travelling to China is very low.