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23 February 2016

Research and analysis: Tribunal outcomes for the Freedom of Information Act sections 35 and 36: research
seen at 21:31, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The Secretariat to the Independent Commission on Freedom of Information has prepared this document at the request of the Commission’s Chair.

It is based on a list of appeals provided by the Information...

Guidance: Estates regeneration: statement
seen at 21:31, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

If you would like to respond, the team can be contacted on EstateRegeneration@communities.gsi.gov.uk.

Press release: PM video conference with President Obama, Chancellor Merkel and President Hollande
seen at 21:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing St spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister held a video teleconference on Syria earlier today with President Obama, Chancellor Merkel and President Hollande.

They welcomed today’s...

Independent report: Selected summaries of investigations April to June 2015
seen at 20:35, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The short anonymised stories illustrate the profound impact that failures in public services can have on the lives of individuals and their families. Most of the summaries we are publishing are cases we have ...

Official Statistics: UK Bathing water quality statistics
seen at 20:34, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added summary for English beaches and links to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland information.

Summary table for England (2015):

Classification % Numbers ...
Transparency data: Defra major projects: appointment letters for Senior Responsible Owners
seen at 20:34, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated appointment letter for the Thames Tunnel.

Each government department publishes the letters of appointment for their GMPP senior responsible owners (SROs). These letters include the date...

Research and analysis: Tribunal outcomes for the Freedom of Information Act sections 35 and 36: research
seen at 20:34, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The Secretariat to the Independent Commission on Freedom of Information has prepared this document at the request of the Commission’s Chair.

It is based on a list of appeals provided by the Information...

Guidance: Estates regeneration: statement
seen at 20:34, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

If you would like to respond, the team can be contacted on EstateRegeneration@communities.gsi.gov.uk.

The Robustness of the International Passenger Survey
seen at 20:30, 23 February in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

The Authority published the Monitoring Review Report ‘The Robustness of the International Passenger Survey’ in June 2013.

Annex 1 provides a brief summary of the report and documents actions taken in response...

National Insurance Numbers issued to recent migrants
seen at 20:30, 23 February in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter from Sir Andrew Dilnot to Will Moy, Director, Full Fact regarding National Insurance Numbers issued to recent migrants.

Breach of Pre-Release Access
seen at 20:30, 23 February in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter from Robert Deveraux to Ed Humpherson regarding a Breach of Pre-Release Access

Equality of access to statistics
seen at 20:30, 23 February in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter from Ed Humpherson to Edward Troup regarding equality of access to statistics

Appointment to the Board of the UK Statistics Authority
seen at 20:30, 23 February in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

The UK Statistics Authority warmly welcomes the appointment of Professor Jonathan Haskel as a non-executive member of the UK Statistics Authority Board, starting post on 1 February 2016 for a period of appointment...

Clarity of commentary and guidance accompanying statistical releases
seen at 20:30, 23 February in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter from Ed Humpherson to Siobhan Carey regarding the clarity of commentary and guidance accompanying statistical releases

Communication of crime statistics
seen at 20:30, 23 February in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter from Sir Andrew Dilnot to Jack Dromey MP regarding the communication of crime statistics

Communication of crime statistics
seen at 20:30, 23 February in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter from Sir Andrew Dilnot to James Cleverly MP regarding the communication of crime statistics

Letter of Confirmation as National Statistics – Assessment Report 301
seen at 20:30, 23 February in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter of Confirmation as National Statistics for Assessment Report 301

Assessment Report 301 – Statistics on Police Recorded Crime in Northern Ireland

Letter of Confirmation as National Statistics – Assessment Report 306
seen at 20:30, 23 February in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter of Confirmation as National Statistics for Assessment Report 306

Assessment Report 306 – Statistics from the Patient Experience Surveys for England

Press release: PM statement on the fiscal framework for Scotland: 23 February 2016
seen at 20:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Prime Minister David Cameron said:

This is a significant day for devolution. The agreement is a major milestone in delivering a powerhouse parliament for Scotland and will enable us to meet our commitment...

Speech: "Today, it’s no longer enough just stop the fighting."
seen at 20:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you, Mr President, for convening this debate. I also want to thank Ambassadors Kamau, Skoog and Rosenthal for their thoughtful contributions to this debate and to this agenda.

John F. Kennedy once...

Guidance: SFA financial assurance: funding higher-risk organisations and subcontractors
seen at 18:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Policy for funding higher-risk organisations and subcontractors updated to align with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and clarify timeframes.

This policy sets out criteria which would prevent...

Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 18:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period 5 to 11 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’...

Official Statistics: Sussex: groundwater situation
seen at 18:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New data added 23 February 2016.

This document provides information on the groundwater situation for Sussex.

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

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Michael Hall
seen at 18:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

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

Teacher reference number: 0154987 ...
Official Statistics: Weekly water levels: Hampshire, West Sussex and Isle of Wight
seen at 18:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New data added 23 February 2016.

These graphs compare current data with the average, using the latest information gathered from Environment Agency telemetry equipment based at remote stations.

Official Statistics: Hampshire: groundwater situation
seen at 18:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New data added 23 February 2016.

This document provides information on the groundwater situation for Hampshire.

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

Transparency data: Teachers' pension scheme payments: 2015 to 2016
seen at 18:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added January 2016 data.

Teachers’ pension scheme payments are routine daily cash transfers to Capita to fund the payments they make to pensioners and others on behalf of DfE.

We...

Transparency data: DfE and executive agency GPC/ePCS spend over £500: 2015 to 2016
seen at 18:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added January 2016 data.

Details of all GPC and ePCS expenditure over £500 from April 2015 to March 2016 by:

Department for Education (DfE) Education Funding Agency (EFA) ...
Transparency data: DfE and executive agency spend over £25,000: 2015 to 2016
seen at 18:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added January 2016 data.

Data for spending over £25,000 by DfE and:

Standards and Testing Agency (STA) Education Funding Agency (EFA) National College for Teaching and Leadership...
Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
seen at 18:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 7, 2016.

Public Health England updates this spreadsheet data weekly.

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly report
seen at 18:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 7, 2016.

All weekly data are provisional.

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

For weekly NOIDS ...

Form: Moroccan exceptional empty entry and hors contingent permits application form
seen at 18:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The 2016 version of the form has been published.

This form is used by hauliers to apply for exeptional empty entry and hors contingent permits which are needed if you’re entering Morocco empty ...

Guidance: National accreditation logo and symbols: conditions for use
seen at 18:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the conditions of use for the UKAS logo and accreditation symbols.

This publication sets out the conditions that organisations must follow if they wish to use the UKAS (the UK national ...

Transparency data: DH workforce information: 2015
seen at 18:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for December.

Information about the number of people employed by DH and its agencies during 2015 including:

staff headcount by grade the number of agency workers the number...
Independent report: Selected summaries of investigations April to June 2015
seen at 18:31, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The short anonymised stories illustrate the profound impact that failures in public services can have on the lives of individuals and their families. Most of the summaries we are publishing are cases we have ...

Guidance: Iran: apply for a UK visa
seen at 18:31, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Information updated.

Read this document if you’re in Iran and you need to find out how to apply for a UK visa.

Guidance: Welfare Reform Act 2012 regulations
seen at 18:31, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added update to when some postcode areas in Croydon and Sutton are due to start taking Universal Credit claims (Welfare Reform Act 2012 – Commencement Order No. 26).

This publication contains a...

Guidance: Water quality information at swimming beaches and lakes
seen at 18:31, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Edited so it's clear that this guide is about what local councils must do and removed information that's not related to local councils' duties.

This guidance explains what information on water ...

Official Statistics: UK Bathing water quality statistics
seen at 18:31, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added summary for English beaches and links to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland information.

Summary table for England (2015):

Classification % Numbers ...
Transparency data: Defra major projects: appointment letters for Senior Responsible Owners
seen at 18:31, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated appointment letter for the Thames Tunnel.

Each government department publishes the letters of appointment for their GMPP senior responsible owners (SROs). These letters include the date...

News story: Crossrail to become the Elizabeth line in honour of Her Majesty the Queen
seen at 18:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Crossrail to be named the Elizabeth line when the new service opens to passengers through central London in December 2018 new ‘roundel’ unveiled as Her Majesty visits Bond Street station

Her Majesty...

News story: Trade Marks and Designs Division ISO 9001 Quality certification
seen at 18:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

We are pleased to announce that on 18 February the IPO’s Trade Marks and Designs Division achieved the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 Quality certification for its UK trade mark application...

Press release: Revitalising natural landscapes can reduce flood risk
seen at 18:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Sir James Bevan visited the uplands in the Peak District National Park on Friday to see firsthand how the Environment Agency’s investment is supporting the Moors for the Future Partnership in reversing the effects...

Press release: Business boom is key to driving the Northern Powerhouse, says minister
seen at 18:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).
James Wharton meets with local business and civic leaders to make the case for the Northern Powerhouse as a lucrative investment opportunity Almost 80% of the fastest growing stock listed companies in UK ...
News story: Junior doctor contract negotiations
seen at 18:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Statement on industrial action added.

Latest updates

On 23 February the BMA announced 3 further dates of industrial action in March and April.

A Department of Health spokesperson said:

News story: Historic new Scotland funding deal agreed
seen at 18:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A new funding deal, paving the way for the Scottish Parliament to become one of the most powerful of its kind in the world, has been agreed today (Tuesday 23 February).

Following ten rounds of negotiations...

FOI release: Request for patent and trade mark data
seen at 16:36, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Provides limited information held by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) which is restricted to data as already published.

This information has been released by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO...

Consultation outcome: Developing new GCSEs, AS and A Levels for first teaching in 2017
seen at 16:36, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed 'and evaluate' from GCSE media studies assessment objective 2.

This is Ofqual’s second consultation is about developing new GCSEs, AS and A levels for first teaching in September 2017.

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 16:36, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

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 ...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Hannah Elizabeth Day
seen at 16:36, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

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

Teacher reference number: 1173767 ...
Guidance: Patents Court guide
seen at 16:35, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised edition of the guide

Covers different aspects of handling the case, including:

statements of case case management conferences disclosing documents listing a case skeleton...
Guidance: Search for businesses who have signed the armed forces covenant
seen at 16:35, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Find out which businesses have signed the armed forces covenant and what they are pledging to do to support defence and the armed forces community.

Businesses can be searched for and filtered by:

...
Guidance: EU referendum: guidance for the Civil Service and special advisers
seen at 16:35, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The Cabinet Secretary, Sir Jeremy Heywood, has given guidance to civil servants and special advisers ahead of the EU referendum. This follows on from the Prime Minister’s letter to ministers.

The...

Guidance: Subject knowledge enhancement (SKE): course providers
seen at 16:35, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to course providers

You can use this course directory to search for existing providers of subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) courses. School Direct lead schools and initial teacher training...

Statistical data set: FE data library: local authority tables
seen at 16:35, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New file titled FE and skills learner participation by provider, local authority, funding stream, learner and learning characteristics: 2014 to 2015 uploaded on 23 February 2016

FE data library...

Research and analysis: UK aerospace maintenance, repair, overhaul and logistics industry analysis
seen at 16:35, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

This research examines the size, nature and scale of the UK aerospace maintenance, repair, overhaul and logistics (MROL) sector and the growth opportunities associated with it.

Transparency data: Animals in Science Committee meeting, 25 January 2016
seen at 16:35, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

These are the minutes of the Animals in Science Committee meeting held on 25 January 2016.

Transparency data: UTCs and studio schools: applications received
seen at 16:35, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to the free school page where we publish details of open UTC and studio schools and successful applications.

Applications that we received from groups interested in opening a UTC ...

Guidance: Panel deputies: list of court-approved professionals
seen at 16:35, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated panel list as of February 2016

Some professional deputies are called ‘panel deputies’. They are appointed by the Office of the Public Guardian. The court chooses deputies ...

Guidance: SFA financial assurance: funding higher-risk organisations and subcontractors
seen at 16:35, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Policy for funding higher-risk organisations and subcontractors updated to align with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and clarify timeframes.

This policy sets out criteria which would prevent...

Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 16:35, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period 5 to 11 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’...

Official Statistics: Sussex: groundwater situation
seen at 16:35, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New data added 23 February 2016.

This document provides information on the groundwater situation for Sussex.

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

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Michael Hall
seen at 16:35, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

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

Teacher reference number: 0154987 ...
Official Statistics: Weekly water levels: Hampshire, West Sussex and Isle of Wight
seen at 16:34, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New data added 23 February 2016.

These graphs compare current data with the average, using the latest information gathered from Environment Agency telemetry equipment based at remote stations.

Official Statistics: Hampshire: groundwater situation
seen at 16:34, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New data added 23 February 2016.

This document provides information on the groundwater situation for Hampshire.

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

Transparency data: Teachers' pension scheme payments: 2015 to 2016
seen at 16:34, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added January 2016 data.

Teachers’ pension scheme payments are routine daily cash transfers to Capita to fund the payments they make to pensioners and others on behalf of DfE.

We...

Transparency data: DfE and executive agency GPC/ePCS spend over £500: 2015 to 2016
seen at 16:34, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added January 2016 data.

Details of all GPC and ePCS expenditure over £500 from April 2015 to March 2016 by:

Department for Education (DfE) Education Funding Agency (EFA) ...
Transparency data: DfE and executive agency spend over £25,000: 2015 to 2016
seen at 16:33, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added January 2016 data.

Data for spending over £25,000 by DfE and:

Standards and Testing Agency (STA) Education Funding Agency (EFA) National College for Teaching and Leadership...
Notice: Templeborough Biomass Power Plant Limited: application made to abstract water
seen at 16:33, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for the abstraction and impoundment of water.

These notices explain:

what the application is about which Environment Agency ...
Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
seen at 16:33, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 7, 2016.

Public Health England updates this spreadsheet data weekly.

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly report
seen at 16:33, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 7, 2016.

All weekly data are provisional.

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

For weekly NOIDS ...

Notice: Exning Estate Company: application made to abstract water
seen at 16:33, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for the abstraction and impoundment of water.

These notices explain:

what the application is about which Environment Agency ...
Notice: Raymond Brown Minerals & Recycling Ltd: application made to abstract water
seen at 16:33, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for the abstraction and impoundment of water.

These notices explain:

what the application is about which Environment Agency ...
Form: Moroccan exceptional empty entry and hors contingent permits application form
seen at 16:33, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The 2016 version of the form has been published.

This form is used by hauliers to apply for exeptional empty entry and hors contingent permits which are needed if you’re entering Morocco empty ...

Guidance: National accreditation logo and symbols: conditions for use
seen at 16:33, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the conditions of use for the UKAS logo and accreditation symbols.

This publication sets out the conditions that organisations must follow if they wish to use the UKAS (the UK national ...

Guidance: Applying for a place within the 400MW cap on new build dedicated biomass projects (Renewables Obligation)
seen at 16:33, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New application received to the 400MW cap on dedicated biomass under the Renewables Obligation

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

Transparency data: DH workforce information: 2015
seen at 16:31, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for December.

Information about the number of people employed by DH and its agencies during 2015 including:

staff headcount by grade the number of agency workers the number...
News story: Crossrail to become the Elizabeth line in honour of Her Majesty the Queen
seen at 16:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Crossrail to be named the Elizabeth line when the new service opens to passengers through central London in December 2018 new ‘roundel’ unveiled as Her Majesty visits Bond Street station

Her Majesty...

News story: SSRO handling of commercially sensitive information
seen at 16:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: wording updated

The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) was established by the Defence Reform Act 2014 (the Act) to be an independent arms-length expert and adjudicator on Ministry of Defence...

Press release: UK and GSMA partner on mobile technology to fight global poverty
seen at 16:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Innovative mobile technology will provide life-enhancing services to millions of people in poverty as part of a new partnership between the UK government, the GSMA Foundation, and the GSMA, the organisation that...

News story: Trade Marks and Designs Division ISO 9001 Quality certification
seen at 16:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

We are pleased to announce that on 18 February the IPO’s Trade Marks and Designs Division achieved the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 Quality certification for its UK trade mark application...

News story: BPS 2016 online applications can start from first week in March
seen at 16:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).
BPS 2016

The agency is encouraging farmers and agents who are planning to apply online to start their applications as early as possible, with a view to submitting completed applications from around mid-March...

Press release: Raid at Forest of Dean waste site
seen at 16:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The visit to the site in Coleford, Forest of Dean was as part of an operation to tackle illegal waste activities.

During the site visit, investigating Environment Agency officers looked at the potential...

Policy paper: GIAA Customer list
seen at 14:40, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

This is a customer list for the Government Internal Audit Agency as of February 2016.

This list will be updated as and when further departments and arm’s length bodies agree to taking a service from GIAA...

Notice: Case: Investigation into the commissioning of elective services in North East London
seen at 14:39, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We've updated the investigation's timetable.

Monitor has decided to investigate the commissioning of elective care services in North East London by Barking and Dagenham Clinical Commissioning Group...

Independent report: Evaluation of the Value for Money in DFID’s Health Portfolio for Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha, India
seen at 14:39, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

DFID has made a substantial investment in health-sector development in India, and has dramatically increased its engagement with the state governments of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh (MP) and Odisha since 2005. , The...

Decision: Lobban, Iain - Director, GCHQ - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 14:39, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added commission with Global Strategy Forum

The letter to Iain Lobban, former Director of GCHQ.

The committee’s advice, that these applications be approved subject to conditions, was accepted...

Notice: Staines and Egham kayak event 2016: river restriction notice
seen at 14:39, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Details of the River Thames restriction due to an event.

Notice: Elmbridge canoe club regatta 2016: river restriction notice
seen at 14:39, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Details of the River Thames restriction due to an event.

Guidance: Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin (SET) detection scheme: recent reports
seen at 14:39, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin (SET) detection scheme: distribution STA031 report.

Participants reconstitute the samples, incubate, then test for Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin.

Decision: Douglas, Richard - Director General, Department of Health - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 14:39, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The letter to Richard Douglas, former Director General, Department of Health. The committee’s advice, that there was no reason why these appointments should not be taken up, subject to conditions, was accepted...

Official Statistics: Water situation report: Wessex
seen at 14:39, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: January 2016 report added in place of December 2015 report

Summary of the rainfall, soil moisture deficits, river flow, groundwater levels and reservoir stocks in Wessex. Wessex covers Avon, Dorset...

Guidance: Standard scheme: recent intended results for distribution
seen at 14:39, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added standard scheme: intended results for distribution 276.

The examinations covered are:

aerobic colony counts Bacillus cereus Campylobacter spp. Clostridium perfringens Escherichia...
Guidance: Endoscope rinse water scheme: recent intended results for distribution
seen at 14:39, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added endoscope rinse water scheme: intended results for distribution EW12.

The examinations covered are:

colony count at 28°C to 32°C for 5 days Pseudomonas aeruginosa yeasts moulds...
FOI release: Request for patent and trade mark data
seen at 14:39, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Provides limited information held by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) which is restricted to data as already published.

This information has been released by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO...

Consultation outcome: Developing new GCSEs, AS and A Levels for first teaching in 2017
seen at 14:39, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed 'and evaluate' from GCSE media studies assessment objective 2.

This is Ofqual’s second consultation is about developing new GCSEs, AS and A levels for first teaching in September 2017.

Notice: Non-profit private registered providers authorised to use category 6 of the General Consent (charges to lenders)
seen at 14:39, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New additions

The regulator has given the following private registered providers a letter of authorisation to use category 6 (charges to private finance providers) of The General Consent 2015 under...

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 14:39, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

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 ...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Hannah Elizabeth Day
seen at 14:39, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

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

Teacher reference number: 1173767 ...
Guidance: Patents Court guide
seen at 14:38, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised edition of the guide

Covers different aspects of handling the case, including:

statements of case case management conferences disclosing documents listing a case skeleton...
Guidance: Search for businesses who have signed the armed forces covenant
seen at 14:38, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Find out which businesses have signed the armed forces covenant and what they are pledging to do to support defence and the armed forces community.

Businesses can be searched for and filtered by:

...
Guidance: EU referendum: guidance for the Civil Service and special advisers
seen at 14:38, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The Cabinet Secretary, Sir Jeremy Heywood, has given guidance to civil servants and special advisers ahead of the EU referendum. This follows on from the Prime Minister’s letter to ministers.

The...

Guidance: Subject knowledge enhancement (SKE): course providers
seen at 14:38, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to course providers

You can use this course directory to search for existing providers of subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) courses. School Direct lead schools and initial teacher training...

Statistical data set: FE data library: local authority tables
seen at 14:33, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New file titled FE and skills learner participation by provider, local authority, funding stream, learner and learning characteristics: 2014 to 2015 uploaded on 23 February 2016

FE data library...

Research and analysis: UK aerospace maintenance, repair, overhaul and logistics industry analysis
seen at 14:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

This research examines the size, nature and scale of the UK aerospace maintenance, repair, overhaul and logistics (MROL) sector and the growth opportunities associated with it.

Transparency data: Animals in Science Committee meeting, 25 January 2016
seen at 14:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

These are the minutes of the Animals in Science Committee meeting held on 25 January 2016.

Transparency data: UTCs and studio schools: applications received
seen at 14:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to the free school page where we publish details of open UTC and studio schools and successful applications.

Applications that we received from groups interested in opening a UTC ...

Guidance: Panel deputies: list of court-approved professionals
seen at 14:31, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated panel list as of February 2016

Some professional deputies are called ‘panel deputies’. They are appointed by the Office of the Public Guardian. The court chooses deputies ...

Guidance: SFA financial assurance: funding higher-risk organisations and subcontractors
seen at 14:31, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Policy for funding higher-risk organisations and subcontractors updated to align with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and clarify timeframes.

This policy sets out criteria which would prevent...

Tech City UK Develops iDEA Courses for Young People Across the UK
seen at 14:31, 23 February in Tech City UK (Our copy).

Tech City UK has supported HRH The Duke of York KG in the development of the Inspiring Digital Entrepreneurship Awards known as iDEA

iDEA is a national project that aims to support 11-24 year olds in developing...

The Prince of Wales visits communities in Norwich
seen at 14:31, 23 February in (Our copy).
The Prince of Wales in Norwich
Company fined after worker falls from height
seen at 14:31, 23 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Mosstodloch engineering company has been fined after an employee was seriously injured after falling twenty feet.
Teenage farm worker dies clearing blockage in grain bin
seen at 14:31, 23 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A farm has been sentenced after a young man was killed while trying to clear a blockage in a grain bin in Hawick.
Acreswood Nursery Coffee Afternoon
seen at 14:30, 23 February in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

News story: Bury and Rochdale Magistrates' Court temporary closure
seen at 14:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Update

Due to a flooding incident over the weekend, Bury and Rochdale Magistrates’ Court was closed for business on Monday 22 February 2016.

The court has now reopened.

Speech: Falkland Islands reception: HMS Clyde
seen at 14:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

I’m delighted to be here.

One of the most important parts of my job is visiting our troops and civilian personnel around the world, and meeting the local people where they are based.

I have ...

News story: Crossrail to become the Elizabeth line in honour of Her Majesty the Queen
seen at 14:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Crossrail to be named the Elizabeth line when the new service opens to passengers through central London in December 2018 new ‘roundel’ unveiled as Her Majesty visits Bond Street station

Her Majesty...

Speech: Environment Minister addresses the National Farmers' Union Conference
seen at 14:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Farmers here in Britain have faced a tough year.

We’ve seen:

World demand hit by slowing Chinese growth and the continuing Russian import ban.

The highest wheat yields...

News story: New guides launched to help improve health at home for older people
seen at 14:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Housing Learning and Improvement Network (Housing LIN), with support from Public Health England (PHE), has published 2 practical resources aimed at improving the housing sector’s contribution to the...

Open consultation: Decision making and mandatory reconsideration: SSAC consultation
seen at 11:40, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The Social Security Advisory Committee has decided to review decision making and mandatory reconsideration in the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The review is part...

National Statistics: Monthly property transactions completed in the UK with value of £40,000 or above
seen at 11:40, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update with provisional data from January 2016

This publication presents monthly estimates of the number of residential and non-residential property transactions in the UK and its constituent ...

Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 11:40, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly road fuel prices

Weekly road fuel prices (Excel)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 385KB

Weekly road fuel...
Guidance: Year 7 catch-up premium: 2015 to 2016 allocations
seen at 11:40, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The allocations tables show £500 for each pupil in a state-funded school who did not achieve at least level 4 in reading and/or mathematics at key stage 2. The final figures have been calculated using...

Transparency data: Workforce management information: MOJ
seen at 11:40, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Workforce management information for January 2016 published.

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

Transparency data: Government grants register
seen at 11:40, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for grant schemes that government departments ran during the 2014 to 2015 financial year.

The Cabinet Office collated information on grant schemes for the Grants Efficiency Programme...

Guidance: MIN 521 (M) Amendments to MSN 1858 OOW Yacht Requirements to gain an Exemption from Completing the Training Record Book
seen at 11:40, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

This notice is designed advise all Owners, Masters, Deck Officers and Crews of Commercially and Privately Operated Yachts and Sail Training Vessels, and those concerned with Maritime Training about the amendment...

Policy paper: GIAA Customer list
seen at 11:40, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

This is a customer list for the Government Internal Audit Agency as of February 2016.

This list will be updated as and when further departments and arm’s length bodies agree to taking a service from GIAA...

Notice: Case: Investigation into the commissioning of elective services in North East London
seen at 11:40, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We've updated the investigation's timetable.

Monitor has decided to investigate the commissioning of elective care services in North East London by Barking and Dagenham Clinical Commissioning Group...

Independent report: Evaluation of the Value for Money in DFID’s Health Portfolio for Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha, India
seen at 11:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

DFID has made a substantial investment in health-sector development in India, and has dramatically increased its engagement with the state governments of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh (MP) and Odisha since 2005. , The...

Decision: Lobban, Iain - Director, GCHQ - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 11:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added commission with Global Strategy Forum

The letter to Iain Lobban, former Director of GCHQ.

The committee’s advice, that these applications be approved subject to conditions, was accepted...

Notice: Staines and Egham kayak event 2016: river restriction notice
seen at 11:31, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Details of the River Thames restriction due to an event.

Notice: Elmbridge canoe club regatta 2016: river restriction notice
seen at 11:31, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Details of the River Thames restriction due to an event.

Guidance: Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin (SET) detection scheme: recent reports
seen at 11:31, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin (SET) detection scheme: distribution STA031 report.

Participants reconstitute the samples, incubate, then test for Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin.

Decision: Douglas, Richard - Director General, Department of Health - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 11:31, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The letter to Richard Douglas, former Director General, Department of Health. The committee’s advice, that there was no reason why these appointments should not be taken up, subject to conditions, was accepted...

Official Statistics: Water situation report: Wessex
seen at 11:31, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: January 2016 report added in place of December 2015 report

Summary of the rainfall, soil moisture deficits, river flow, groundwater levels and reservoir stocks in Wessex. Wessex covers Avon, Dorset...

Guidance: Standard scheme: recent intended results for distribution
seen at 11:31, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added standard scheme: intended results for distribution 276.

The examinations covered are:

aerobic colony counts Bacillus cereus Campylobacter spp. Clostridium perfringens Escherichia...
Guidance: Endoscope rinse water scheme: recent intended results for distribution
seen at 11:31, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added endoscope rinse water scheme: intended results for distribution EW12.

The examinations covered are:

colony count at 28°C to 32°C for 5 days Pseudomonas aeruginosa yeasts moulds...
Press release: Serious incident involving traffic officers on M6
seen at 11:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Two Highways England traffic officers were involved in a serious incident on the M6 in Cumbria yesterday (Sunday 21 February) in which one officer was killed and the other seriously injured.

The officers...

News story: Update: air strikes against Daesh
seen at 11:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Operational update

Latest update

Daesh terrorists continue to take serious losses from Royal Air Force strikes in support of Syrian opposition fighters and Iraqi security forces.

RAF Tornado...

Press release: £1.5 million bridge maintenance on A14 in Suffolk
seen at 11:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The work, which begins on Tuesday 8 March and is expected to finish in the summer, will involve replacing vital components on the bridge known as expansion joints.

Most of the work to the bridge will ...

Speech: Sarah Cardell speaks about the CMA’s enforcement priorities and approach
seen at 11:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Two years on: a view from the CMA

Almost exactly 2 years ago I spoke at this conference, presenting on ‘The Dawn of the CMA’. Two years on, it seems an appropriate juncture to reflect on what we have achieved...

Correspondence: Educational outcomes in Greater Manchester and Knowsley
seen at 10:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Ofsted’s Regional Director for the North West, Chris Russell, has written to all those responsible for overseeing education provision across Greater Manchester and Knowsley. He voiced concerns that:

too...
Transparency data: Fish Health Inspectorate: Reports 2015
seen at 10:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the Annual Report, and October to December Quarterly Report for 2015

These publications explain what activities the Fish Health Inspectorate have undertaken each quarter and its performance...

Policy paper: Draft Legislation: modernising the taxation of corporate debt and derivative contracts amending Regulations - informal consultation
seen at 10:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Links to Final Regulations and Explanatory Memorandum that were laid on 7 December 2015 can now be accessed from this page.

This consultation has now closed.

At Budget 2013, the government...

Guidance: PAYE draft forms: P60 (2015 to 2016)
seen at 10:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Forms P60 (2015 to 2016) for PAYE software developers.

Guidance: PAYE draft forms: P60 (2016 to 2017)
seen at 10:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Forms P60 (2016 to 2017) for PAYE software developers.

Statutory guidance: Basic Payment Scheme: guidance for 2015
seen at 10:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with new guidance and examples to explain in more detail how BPS 2015 payments are calculated (including reductions and penalties)

The Basic Payment Scheme in England 2015

Read this guidance...

National Statistics: Cancer registration statistics, England: 2014 (first release)
seen at 10:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from any political influence.

National Statistics: Road fuel prices: 22 February 2016
seen at 10:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Cost of unleaded petrol (ULSP) and unleaded diesel (ULSD) in the UK as at Monday 22 February 2016.

National Statistics: Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) Bulletin
seen at 10:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The Insurance Premium Tax Bulletin contains statistics and analysis on IPT receipts and declarations in the UK. The bulletin is updated quarterly.

National Statistics: Climate Change Levy (CCL) and Carbon Price Floor (CPF) Bulletin
seen at 10:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The Climate Change Levy and Carbon Price Floor Bulletin is updated quarterly. It contains statistics and analysis on CCL and CPF receipts and declarations in the UK.

National Statistics: Monthly property transactions completed in the UK with value of £40,000 or above
seen at 10:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update with provisional data from January 2016

This publication presents monthly estimates of the number of residential and non-residential property transactions in the UK and its constituent ...

Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 10:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly road fuel prices

Weekly road fuel prices (Excel)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 385KB

Weekly road fuel...
National Statistics: Deaths registered in England and Wales, weekly provisional: week ending 12 February 2016
seen at 10:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: Deaths registered by area of usual residence in England and Wales, provisional monthly figures: January 2016
seen at 10:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: Household disposable income and inequality: financial year ending March 2015
seen at 10:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence

Official Statistics: Wales tourism accommodation occupancy surveys: December 2015
seen at 10:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The surveys act as a monitor of the performance and the results are widely used by operators, Visit Wales, local authorities and other organisations involved in planning, marketing and developing tourism resources...

Official Statistics: Mental health and learning disabilities statistics monthly report: final November 2015 and provisional December 2015
seen at 10:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

This statistical release makes available the most recent Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Dataset (MHLDDS) final monthly data (November 2015), together with provisional information for December 2015. This...

Official Statistics: Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Report
seen at 10:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

This statistical release makes available the most recent Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) final monthly data (November 2015) and the most recent quarterly data (Quarter 2 2015/16).

...

Official Statistics: NHS Workforce Statistics - November 2015, Provisional Statistics
seen at 10:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Provisional monthly figures for headcount, full-time equivalent, role count and turnover of NHS Hospital and Community Health Service (HCHS) staff groups working in England (excluding primary care staff).

Official Statistics: NHS Sickness Absence Rates - October 2015, Provisional statistics
seen at 10:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

This statistical bulletin relates to sickness absence rates for staff at NHS organisations on the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) October 2015.

National Statistics: Aggregates Levy Bulletin
seen at 10:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The Aggregates Levy Bulletin contains statistics and analysis on Aggregates Levy receipts, liabilities and tonnage in the UK. The bulletin is updated quarterly.

National Statistics: Landfill Tax Bulletin
seen at 10:31, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The Landfill Tax Bulletin contains statistics and analysis on Landfill Tax receipts, liabilities and tonnage in the UK. The bulletin is updated quarterly.

Official Statistics: NHS Staff Survey 2015
seen at 10:31, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Presents results from an annual survey to collect staff views about working in their NHS organisation. Results are presented for individual NHS organisations as well as by organisation type, staff group and demographic...

Guidance: Year 7 catch-up premium: 2015 to 2016 allocations
seen at 10:31, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

The allocations tables show £500 for each pupil in a state-funded school who did not achieve at least level 4 in reading and/or mathematics at key stage 2. The final figures have been calculated using...

Transparency data: Workforce management information: MOJ
seen at 10:31, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Workforce management information for January 2016 published.

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

Transparency data: Government grants register
seen at 10:31, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for grant schemes that government departments ran during the 2014 to 2015 financial year.

The Cabinet Office collated information on grant schemes for the Grants Efficiency Programme...

Guidance: MIN 521 (M) Amendments to MSN 1858 OOW Yacht Requirements to gain an Exemption from Completing the Training Record Book
seen at 10:31, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

This notice is designed advise all Owners, Masters, Deck Officers and Crews of Commercially and Privately Operated Yachts and Sail Training Vessels, and those concerned with Maritime Training about the amendment...

Speech: Sir Michael Wilshaw speech at IPPR
seen at 10:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

I’m making this speech in London, but I would have preferred to make it in Manchester. Unfortunately, logistical difficulties made that impossible. But the irony of pronouncing on education in the North from ...

News story: Harris Tweed Celebrates UK Revival at the Scotland Office
seen at 10:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The sought-after cloth took pride of place at Dover House in Whitehall to mark sustained global production growth over the past seven years - particularly in the UK market.

An enviable guest list of VIPs...

News story: NHS Improvement responds to National Maternity Review 2016
seen at 10:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Ruth May, Nursing Director Designate of NHS Improvement, said:

We welcome Baroness Julia Cumberlege’s report and will help support the NHS to find ways to provide more effective, quality care...

News story: Scotland leads hepatitis C patient notification exercise
seen at 10:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England (PHE) has been working closely with NHS Lanarkshire, NHS England and other agencies in other parts of the UK to notify patients who may have had a surgical procedure carried out by the former...

Press release: Planned roadworks in East Midlands: weekly summary for Monday 22 to Sunday 28 February 2016
seen at 10:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 19 February but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

Consultation on fee proposals for grants of probate (Shailesh Vara)
seen at 09:32, 23 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 18 February, the Government published a consultation paper proposing new fees for applications for grants of probate.

In the Spending Review the Ministry of Justice was allocated £700 million...

HM Courts and Tribunals Service (Shailesh Vara)
seen at 09:32, 23 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 19 February the Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor wrote to the Chair of the Justice Select Committee to inform him of two issues concerning Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service...

Correspondence: Educational outcomes in Greater Manchester and Knowsley
seen at 09:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Ofsted’s Regional Director for the North West, Chris Russell, has written to all those responsible for overseeing education provision across Greater Manchester and Knowsley. He voiced concerns that:

too...
Policy paper: Draft Legislation: modernising the taxation of corporate debt and derivative contracts amending Regulations - informal consultation
seen at 09:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Links to Final Regulations and Explanatory Memorandum that were laid on 7 December 2015 can now be accessed from this page.

This consultation has now closed.

At Budget 2013, the government...

Guidance: PAYE draft forms: P60 (2015 to 2016)
seen at 09:32, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Forms P60 (2015 to 2016) for PAYE software developers.

Guidance: PAYE draft forms: P60 (2016 to 2017)
seen at 09:31, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Forms P60 (2016 to 2017) for PAYE software developers.

Statutory guidance: Basic Payment Scheme: guidance for 2015
seen at 09:31, 23 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with new guidance and examples to explain in more detail how BPS 2015 payments are calculated (including reductions and penalties)

The Basic Payment Scheme in England 2015

Read this guidance...

Household disposable income and inequality, financial year ending 2015
seen at 09:30, 23 February in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
How taxes and benefits redistribute income between various groups of households in the UK.
National No Smoking Day 9th March 2016
seen at 09:30, 23 February in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

This year with your help we want to reach more smokers in the BFG community than ever before and inspire them to stub out their last cigarette!

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News story: New highway delivering boost to South Devon economy
seen at 09:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).
new £110 million highway expected to create hundreds of new jobs in south Devon the 3.5 mile road between Torbay and Newton Abbot also expected to boost tourism Roads Minister Andrew Jones opens...
Press release: Chief Inspector calls for education to be central to Manchester and Liverpool’s strategies for growth
seen at 09:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Northern Powerhouse will “splutter and die” if youngsters in Manchester and Liverpool lack the skills to sustain it, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw said in a speech today.

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Press release: Foreign Secretary statement on Syria Cessation of Hostilities
seen at 02:30, 23 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said:

I welcome the agreement on a Cessation of Hostilities in Syria, to come into force at midnight (Damascus time) on 27 February 2016. If implemented fully and ...