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16 March 2016

Promotional material: Fast Track Commercial brochure
seen at 20:34, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

This brochure contains information about:

why raising commercial awareness is one of the government’s top priorities the benefits of joining the Commercial Fast Track scheme what you’ll do while on...
Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 20:34, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period 26 March to 1 April 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: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 20:34, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated firing times to include cancellation for Merrivale Ranges - 17-18/03/2016 - Day firing cancelled.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable...

Policy paper: Budget 2016: documents
seen at 20:34, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated with links to documents published by other government departments after the speech

The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his Budget to Parliament on 16 March 2016. This is the...

Corporate report: Initial Assessment of the Energy Delivery Landscape
seen at 20:34, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Consumers are at the heart of Government’s energy policy. DECC’s delivery bodies or ‘landscape’ is one key part of delivering good consumer outcomes. DECC keeps its delivery landscape under review and has completed...

Statutory guidance: Initial teacher training: criteria for providers
seen at 20:34, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update statutory guidance document to include supporting advice.

This guidance is for:

accredited ITT providers and their partner schools organisations seeking ITT accreditation Ofsted...
Policy paper: Budget 2016: overview of tax legislation and rates (OOTLAR)
seen at 20:34, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added HTML versions of two sections of the OOTLAR.

This document lists the tax policy measures announced at Budget 2016 and shows when they will be legislated. It also includes all of the tax information...

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall spend a first day in Serbia
seen at 20:34, 16 March in (Our copy).
TRH in Serbia
Statement to Parliament: Budget 2016: George Osborne's speech
seen at 20:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Budget 2016 speech

Mr Deputy Speaker,

Today I report on an economy set to grow faster than any other major advanced economy in the world.

I report on a labour market delivering ...

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 7 March 2016
seen at 18:41, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added FOI responses - Request a copy of Board of Inquiry: accident involving Typhoon ZJ943 at China Lake on 23 April 2008, Request for minutes of meetings of the Army Dress Committee (ADC) and technical...

Policy paper: Locally-led garden villages, towns and cities
seen at 18:41, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

This prospectus sets out how we can support local areas who want to create new garden villages, towns and cities. It offers tailored government support to local areas with ambitious and innovative proposals to...

Decision: CIL appeal decision: Demolition of dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling
seen at 18:41, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a relatively new activity for local planning authorities, developers and landowners. The government has decided that from June 2013, CIL appeal decision notices will be ...

Decision: CIL appeal decision: Various extensions and alterations to an existing property (Property 1)
seen at 18:41, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a relatively new activity for local planning authorities, developers and landowners. The government has decided that from June 2013, CIL appeal decision notices will be ...

Decision: CIL appeal decision: Various extensions and alterations to an existing property (Property 2)
seen at 18:41, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a relatively new activity for local planning authorities, developers and landowners. The government has decided that from June 2013, CIL appeal decision notices will be ...

Decision: CIL appeal decision: Various extensions and alterations to an existing property (Property 3)
seen at 18:41, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a relatively new activity for local planning authorities, developers and landowners. The government has decided that from June 2013, CIL appeal decision notices will be ...

Policy paper: Starter Homes: unlocking the land fund
seen at 18:41, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

The aim of the Starter Home Land Fund is to support the acquisition, remediation and de-risking of suitable land for starter home developments that can then be built out by developers by 2020.

This ...

Official Statistics: VAT gap estimates
seen at 18:41, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Second estimate of the VAT gap (tax year 2014 to 2015)

The ‘VAT gap’ is the difference between the VAT theoretical liability, estimated using National Accounts data, and actual cash receipts.

Form: Rights of way: order making authority checklist
seen at 18:41, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Helpful Hints document updated

Without the supporting documents we may not be able to proceed, also included is a helpful hints for local authorities supporting document.

Official Statistics: Wessex (Dorset and south Wiltshire): groundwater situation
seen at 18:41, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Groundwater situation report for March 2016 added in place of report for February 2016.

This document provides information on the groundwater situation for Wessex: Dorset and south Wiltshire.

Promotional material: New State Pension: resources for stakeholders and employers
seen at 18:41, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

The new State Pension is being introduced for people reaching State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016. It’s likely your colleagues or networks will have questions about what these changes mean for them. We...

Guidance: Approved service stations for liferafts, boats and life jackets
seen at 18:41, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 16 March 2016 version uploaded

This list of contact details for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved service stations is updated regularly.

Guidance: Military low flying: air weapons ranges activity
seen at 18:41, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

The MOD is aware of the disturbance that can be caused to local residents by activity at the UK air weapons ranges. In order to better inform residents, notification of the extended operating hours at the range...

Independent report: Local Plans Expert Group: report to the Secretary of State
seen at 18:41, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Proposals to speed up and simplify the process of making Local Plans were presented to ministers on 16 March 2016 and are now open for representations.

In September 2015 ministers launched a panel of...

Official Statistics: Construction of domestic buildings: numbers by country
seen at 18:41, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

This spreadsheet provides a count of enterprises with Standard Industrial Classification (2007) of 41202. This classification represents ‘Construction of domestic buildings’.

Standard Industrial Classifications...

Guidance: Road investment strategy post 2020: planning ahead
seen at 18:40, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Guidance document stating the 3 process stages for preparation of the second ‘Roads investment strategy’ (RIS2). The 3 process stages are:

research, including public consultation decision making...
Promotional material: Fast Track Commercial brochure
seen at 18:40, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

This brochure contains information about:

why raising commercial awareness is one of the government’s top priorities the benefits of joining the Commercial Fast Track scheme what you’ll do while on...
Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 18:40, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new firing times for the period 26 March to 1 April 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: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 18:40, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated firing times to include cancellation for Merrivale Ranges - 17-18/03/2016 - Day firing cancelled.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable...

Policy paper: Budget 2016: documents
seen at 18:38, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated with links to documents published by other government departments after the speech

The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his Budget to Parliament on 16 March 2016. This is the...

Corporate report: Initial Assessment of the Energy Delivery Landscape
seen at 18:38, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Consumers are at the heart of Government’s energy policy. DECC’s delivery bodies or ‘landscape’ is one key part of delivering good consumer outcomes. DECC keeps its delivery landscape under review and has completed...

Notice: CH2 4LB, MWH Treatment Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:38, 16 March 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: SK10 4RW, P H Property Holdings Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:38, 16 March 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: PE6 9QA, Hanson Quarry Products Europe Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:38, 16 March 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: HR1 4LN, Mr Des Mussell: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:38, 16 March 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: BH23 7BQ, Lord John Manners: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:38, 16 March 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...

Statutory guidance: Initial teacher training: criteria for providers
seen at 18:37, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update statutory guidance document to include supporting advice.

This guidance is for:

accredited ITT providers and their partner schools organisations seeking ITT accreditation Ofsted...
Guidance: Accreditation of GCSEs, AS & A levels for teaching from 2016
seen at 18:37, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to several submission dates for GCSE, AS levels and A level. Accreditation of OCR Geography A level.

This document shows which specifications from exam boards have been accredited for teaching...

Guidance: British forces air strikes in Iraq and Syria: monthly list
seen at 18:37, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new page for February 2016.

Details of air strikes on Daesh by Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft who are supporting Iraqi ground forces as part of the international coalition.

For more...

Guidance: Rates and allowances: Excise Duty - Tobacco Duty
seen at 18:37, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Rates changes from Budget 2016.

The attached document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as guidance and contains information about the rates payable on cigarettes, cigars and other types ...

Policy paper: Budget 2016: overview of tax legislation and rates (OOTLAR)
seen at 18:31, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

This document lists the tax policy measures announced at Budget 2016 and shows when they will be legislated. It also includes all of the tax information and impact notes and the rates tables. It is intended for...

Guidance: Public Services Network (PSN): Connectivity services
seen at 18:31, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated in line with the revised compliance process.

PSN connectivity services enable the PSN to operate as a single network.

National crane company fined £750,000 for two deaths after collapse
seen at 18:31, 16 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A national crane hire company has been sentenced for failings that led to the death of two men as a crane collapsed in London.
Didcot: Joint statement from HSE and Thames Valley Police
seen at 18:31, 16 March in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
“RWE has today presented a plan to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Thames Valley Police (TVP) to commence work on the collapsed debris, ready to recover the missing men.
British German Forum 2016 What does the EU mean to us in Britain and Germany now? (WP1481)
seen at 18:30, 16 March in Wilton Park (Our copy).

Wilton Park’s British German Forum is an annual series for young leaders aged 25 to 35 from the UK and Germany.

Taking place just 2 ½ weeks after the British referendum, this year’s Forum will focus...

Statement to Parliament: Budget 2016: George Osborne's speech
seen at 18:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Deputy Speaker,

Today I report on an economy set to grow faster than any other major advanced economy in the world.

I report on a labour market delivering the highest employment in our history...

News story: Chancellor backs oil and gas sector in historic Budget for Scotland
seen at 18:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Chancellor George Osborne set out a historic Budget for Scotland, designed to make Britain fit for the future at a time of increasing global economic uncertainty.

The UK government is delivering on...

News story: Crime news: online working improvement to Crown Court DCS form
seen at 18:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

An improvement to the Digital Case System (DCS) means that advocates are able to make online edits to the pre-trial and preparation hearing (PTPH) form.

This means that advocates can carry on working ...

News story: Crime news: ‘Crown In Court Presentation’ equipment being rolled out nationally
seen at 18:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

In-court presentation equipment is being installed across the Crown Court estate to allow digital evidence and other material to be delivered in courtrooms from laptops.

Crown In Court Presentation (...

News story: Levy on high sugar drinks: PHE statement
seen at 18:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Duncan Selbie, Chief Executive of Public Health England, said:

A sugary drinks levy is fabulous news for children and families in helping them to cut back on sugar. This will reduce the risks of obesity...

Press release: Chancellor’s Budget delivers for Northern Ireland
seen at 18:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Northern Ireland is thriving as part of the UK. Since early 2010, employment has grown with 51,000 more people in work and lower unemployment. Earnings grew faster than any other UK region over the past year.

Press release: Chancellor sets out a Budget that delivers for Wales' next generation
seen at 18:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne has set out the next stage of his long term economic plan for Wales, with an ambitious Budget designed to make Britain fit for the future at a time of increasing...

News story: National Apprenticeship Week 2016 - as it happens
seen at 18:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with information from today's events.

National Apprenticeship Week runs from 14 to 18 March and this year the key themes for National Apprenticeship Week 2016 are: “An apprenticeship can...

Speech: Washington 2016 speech
seen at 18:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

It’s a great pleasure for me to be back here in Washington and to participate in my fourth St Patrick’s celebrations since becoming Secretary of State in 2012.

And on behalf of Her Majesty’s Government...

News story: Civil/crime news: recruits needed for LAA Appeals Review panel
seen at 18:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

We are looking for exceptional solicitors and barristers with legal aid experience to join the Legal Aid Agency’s Appeals Review panel.

The aim is to create a panel of up to 100 independent funding and...

Press release: Adonis welcomes £400m response to National Infrastructure Commission recommendations
seen at 18:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Andrew Adonis, interim Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission, has today welcomed the government’s £430 million response to the Commission’s recommendations made across three pre-budget reports...

Independent report: Shaw report: final report and recommendations
seen at 16:36, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Nicola Shaw’s final report into the:

longer-term future shape financing

of Network Rail.

The government asked Nicola Shaw, Chief Executive of High Speed 1, to advise on Network Rail as...

Consultation outcome: Extending the Horserace Betting Levy - a consultation on implementation
seen at 16:36, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The government response to this consultation has been published.

This technical consultation seeks views on the mechanics of extending the Horserace Betting Levy to offshore remote gambling operators...

International treaty: [TS No.18/2016] UK/Bulgaria: Agreement amending the Agreement concerning the Protection of Classified Information
seen at 16:36, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Agreement on Amending the Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria concerning the Protection...

International treaty: [TS No.19/2016] UK/Barbados: Agreement concerning Air Services
seen at 16:36, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of Barbados concerning Air Services

International treaty: [TS No.20/2016] UK/Argentina: Exchange of Notes concerning the Clearance of Arrears (The United Kingdom/Argentina Debt Agreement No.6 (2014))
seen at 16:36, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Exchange of Notes between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Argentina concerning the Clearance of Arrears (The United...

International treaty: [TS No.21/2016] 1996 Protocol to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972
seen at 16:36, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Published title: 1996 Protocol to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972

Consultation outcome: Modernising the Horserace Betting Levy - A consultation on reform or replacement
seen at 16:36, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The outcome for this consultation was published on 16 March 2016.

This consultation is the second of two on the Horserace Betting Levy. Government is seeking views on two options: reforming the...

Consultation outcome: Horserace Betting Right: A consultation on potential structure and operation
seen at 16:36, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The government response to this consultation has been published.

This consultation seeks views on a bespoke statutory framework that could replace the Horserace Betting Levy. It builds on two ...

Guidance: Process to follow after deportation
seen at 16:36, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance published.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for the process to follow after a foreign national offender is deported.

Notice: WA7 3DP, BPB United Kingdom Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:36, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the variation notice and decision document for:

Operator name: BPB...
Correspondence: SFA update: issue 300 (16 March 2016)
seen at 16:36, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

In this issue:

Individualised Learner Record R08: Opens Monday, 21 March Funding 16 to 18 Apprenticeships and SFA-funded 16 to 18 Traineeships Growth and Virement Requests for Performance-management...
FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 7 March 2016
seen at 16:35, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added FOI responses - Request a copy of Board of Inquiry: accident involving Typhoon ZJ943 at China Lake on 23 April 2008, Request for minutes of meetings of the Army Dress Committee (ADC) and technical...

Policy paper: Locally-led garden villages, towns and cities
seen at 16:34, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

This prospectus sets out how we can support local areas who want to create new garden villages, towns and cities. It offers tailored government support to local areas with ambitious and innovative proposals to...

Decision: CIL appeal decision: Demolition of dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling
seen at 16:34, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a relatively new activity for local planning authorities, developers and landowners. The government has decided that from June 2013, CIL appeal decision notices will be ...

Decision: CIL appeal decision: Various extensions and alterations to an existing property (Property 1)
seen at 16:34, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a relatively new activity for local planning authorities, developers and landowners. The government has decided that from June 2013, CIL appeal decision notices will be ...

Decision: CIL appeal decision: Various extensions and alterations to an existing property (Property 2)
seen at 16:34, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a relatively new activity for local planning authorities, developers and landowners. The government has decided that from June 2013, CIL appeal decision notices will be ...

Decision: CIL appeal decision: Various extensions and alterations to an existing property (Property 3)
seen at 16:34, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a relatively new activity for local planning authorities, developers and landowners. The government has decided that from June 2013, CIL appeal decision notices will be ...

Policy paper: Starter Homes: unlocking the land fund
seen at 16:34, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

The aim of the Starter Home Land Fund is to support the acquisition, remediation and de-risking of suitable land for starter home developments that can then be built out by developers by 2020.

This ...

Decision: CAC Outcome: Unite the Union & American Airlines (2)
seen at 16:34, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views of the parties considerations of the panel final decision
Official Statistics: VAT gap estimates
seen at 16:34, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Second estimate of the VAT gap (tax year 2014 to 2015)

The ‘VAT gap’ is the difference between the VAT theoretical liability, estimated using National Accounts data, and actual cash receipts.

Form: Rights of way: order making authority checklist
seen at 16:33, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Helpful Hints document updated

Without the supporting documents we may not be able to proceed, also included is a helpful hints for local authorities supporting document.

Promotional material: Agri-tech in the UK: investment opportunities
seen at 16:33, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 2016 guide.

The UK has traditionally been a leader in agricultural science and is developing new approaches to food and farming systems through agricultural research.

This guide...

Official Statistics: Wessex (Dorset and south Wiltshire): groundwater situation
seen at 16:33, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Groundwater situation report for March 2016 added in place of report for February 2016.

This document provides information on the groundwater situation for Wessex: Dorset and south Wiltshire.

Promotional material: New State Pension: resources for stakeholders and employers
seen at 16:33, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

The new State Pension is being introduced for people reaching State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016. It’s likely your colleagues or networks will have questions about what these changes mean for them. We...

Guidance: Approved service stations for liferafts, boats and life jackets
seen at 16:33, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 16 March 2016 version uploaded

This list of contact details for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved service stations is updated regularly.

Guidance: Military low flying: air weapons ranges activity
seen at 16:33, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

The MOD is aware of the disturbance that can be caused to local residents by activity at the UK air weapons ranges. In order to better inform residents, notification of the extended operating hours at the range...

Independent report: Local Plans Expert Group: report to the Secretary of State
seen at 16:32, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Proposals to speed up and simplify the process of making Local Plans were presented to ministers on 16 March 2016 and are now open for representations.

In September 2015 ministers launched a panel of...

Guidance: SFA: payments and data
seen at 16:32, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: SFA: Payments and Data page updated on 16 March 2016.

This is the latest information on payments and Individualised Learner Record (ILR) data collection. This ensures that colleges, training organisations...

Guidance: Incorporation and names
seen at 16:32, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Version 5.5

This guide includes information and advice about:

how to incorporate a limited company the type of company you wish to incorporate the company’s officers choosing a company...
Guidance: Incorporation and names
seen at 16:32, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Version 5.5

This guide includes information and advice about:

how to incorporate a limited company the type of company you wish to incorporate the company’s officers choosing a company...
Guidance: Limited liability partnership incorporation and names
seen at 16:32, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Version 5.4 uploaded

This guide includes information and advice about how to incorporate an LLP, choosing your LLP name (including controls and restrictions), changing your LLP name and other information...

Guidance: Limited liability partnership incorporation and names
seen at 16:31, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Version 5.4 uploaded

This guide includes information and advice about how to incorporate an LLP, choosing your LLP name (including controls and restrictions), changing your LLP name and other information...

Official Statistics: Construction of domestic buildings: numbers by country
seen at 16:31, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

This spreadsheet provides a count of enterprises with Standard Industrial Classification (2007) of 41202. This classification represents ‘Construction of domestic buildings’.

Standard Industrial Classifications...

Guidance: Road investment strategy post 2020: planning ahead
seen at 16:31, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Guidance document stating the 3 process stages for preparation of the second ‘Roads investment strategy’ (RIS2). The 3 process stages are:

research, including public consultation decision making...
News story: Budget – key points for Scotland
seen at 16:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Commenting on today’s Budget, Scottish Secretary David Mundell said:

We have responded to the crisis in the oil and gas industry with a major package of measures worth £1 billion to the ...

Press release: Statement on Government of Israel’s decision to expand settlements in the West Bank
seen at 16:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A Foreign Office spokeswoman said today:

“We condemn the Israeli Government’s decision to take over 585 acres of land in the West Bank as ‘state land’. Such steps clearly damage the diminishing prospects...

Press release: Privy Council appointment: Sir Nicholas Hamblen
seen at 16:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Her Majesty The Queen has been pleased to approve the recommendation to appoint Sir Nicholas Hamblen as a Member of Her Majesty’s most Honourable Privy Council following his appointment as a Lord Justice of Appeal...

Policy paper: Corporation Tax: rate of tax for the loans to participators charge
seen at 14:52, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

The measure will ensure that the rate of tax chargeable under the loans to participator rules continues to mirror the dividend upper rate, following the changes to dividend taxation from April 2016. The rate ...

Policy paper: VAT: revalorisation of registration and deregistration thresholds
seen at 14:52, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

The measure will increase the registration and deregistration thresholds for VAT and EU acquisitions in line with inflation, raise the turnover limit for Income Tax self-assessment ‘3 line accounts’ to align ...

Policy paper: Clarification to finance costs restriction for landlords
seen at 14:52, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

This measure will clarify that the basic rate tax reduction is available to beneficiaries of deceased persons’ estates. It also ensures that the basic rate tax reduction applies and is calculated as intended.

Policy paper: Pension flexibility 2016
seen at 14:52, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

A number of minor changes are being made to the pensions tax rules to ensure that they operate as intended following the introduction of pension flexibility in April 2015.

Policy paper: Income Tax: royalty withholding tax
seen at 14:51, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

The legislation will align the UK deduction of tax at source regime in respect of royalties with the UK taxing rights over such income and counteract contrived arrangements that result in the erosion of the UK...

Policy paper: Corporation Tax: insurance linked securities
seen at 14:51, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

The measure provides a power to make statutory instruments to deal with the treatment of insurance linked securities issued in the UK. It will define the scope, conditions and treatment of vehicles issuing insurance...

Policy paper: Extension of enhanced capital allowances for Enterprise Zones
seen at 14:51, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

This measure extends the period in which businesses investing in new plant and machinery in ECA sites in Enterprise Zones can qualify for 100% capital allowances to eight years.

Policy paper: VAT: representatives for overseas businesses and joint and several liability for online marketplaces
seen at 14:51, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

This measure gives HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) strengthened powers, to tackle the non-compliance from some overseas businesses that avoid paying UK VAT on sales of goods made to UK consumers, via online marketplaces...

Policy paper: Vehicle Excise Duty: update to 40 year rolling exemption for classic vehicles
seen at 14:51, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

From 1 April 2017 this measure will add vehicles constructed 40 years ago to the scope of the existing rolling 40 year Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) exemption.

Policy paper: Reform of the Landfill Communities Fund changes
seen at 14:51, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Further changes are being made to regulations which will improve the flow of funds to communities by removing barriers that prevent funds reaching projects and ensure value for money for the taxpayer.

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Policy paper: Oil and gas taxation: reduction in Petroleum Revenue Tax and supplementary charge
seen at 14:51, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

This package of measures will permanently zero rate Petroleum Revenue Tax, a reduction from 35%, and further reduces the rate of supplementary charge payable in respect of adjusted ring fence profits from 20% ...

Policy paper: Vehicle Excise Duty rates for cars, vans, motorcycles and motorcycle trade licences
seen at 14:51, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

This measure increases Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates by retail prices Index (RPI ) in 2016 to 2017.

Policy paper: Fuel duty: aqua-methanol
seen at 14:51, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

This measure provides a reduced rate of excise duty from 1 October 2016 for aqua methanol used as fuel in any engine motor or other machinery.

Policy paper: Van Benefit Charge for Zero Emissions Vans
seen at 14:51, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

The measure will retain the 20% tapered rate of the van benefit charge for zero-emissions van which was set to increase to 40% in 2016 to 2017. The 20% will be extended to 2017 to 2018 tax year.  

Policy paper: Changes to Capital Gains Tax rates
seen at 14:51, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

This measure reduces from 6 April 2016 the 18% rate of CGT to 10% and the 28% rate of CGT to 20% for chargeable gains, except in relation to chargeable gains accruing on the disposal of residential property (...

Policy paper: Gaming Duty: increase gross gaming yield bands
seen at 14:51, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

This measure will increase the gross gaming yield (GGY) bands for gaming duty in line with inflation.

Policy paper: Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax: deep in the money option
seen at 14:51, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

This legislation will change the Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax rules so that shares transferred to a clearance service or depositary receipt issuer as a result of the exercise of an option will be charged...

Policy paper: Capital Gains Tax: Entrepreneurs' relief: extension to long-term investors
seen at 14:51, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

This measure extends ER to external investors and is intended to provide a financial incentive for individuals to invest in unlisted trading companies over the long term.

Guidance: Stamp Duty Land Tax: higher rates for purchases of additional residential properties
seen at 14:51, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

At Autumn Statement on 25 November 2015, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax would apply from 1 April 2016 to purchases of additional residential properties, such...

Guidance: Stamp Duty Land Tax: reform of structure, rates and thresholds for non-residential land transactions
seen at 14:51, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

At Budget on 16 March 2016, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a change to the way Stamp Duty Land Tax is calculated for non-residential property transactions which complete on or after 17 March 2016. ...

Independent report: Economic and fiscal outlook: March 2016
seen at 14:35, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

This is the Office for Budget Responsibility’s latest Economic and fiscal outlook. It sets out forecasts for the economy and the public finances, and an assessment of whether the Government is likely to achieve...

Independent report: Shaw report: final report and recommendations
seen at 14:35, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Nicola Shaw’s final report into the:

longer-term future shape financing

of Network Rail.

The government asked Nicola Shaw, Chief Executive of High Speed 1, to advise on Network Rail as...

Consultation outcome: Extending the Horserace Betting Levy - a consultation on implementation
seen at 14:35, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The government response to this consultation has been published.

This technical consultation seeks views on the mechanics of extending the Horserace Betting Levy to offshore remote gambling operators...

Guidance: About the House Price Index
seen at 14:35, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Early alert for HPI February 2016 and update of HPI release dates.

The HPI is published by Land Registry using sales data collected on all residential housing transactions, whether for cash or ...

International treaty: [TS No.18/2016] UK/Bulgaria: Agreement amending the Agreement concerning the Protection of Classified Information
seen at 14:34, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Agreement on Amending the Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria concerning the Protection...

International treaty: [TS No.19/2016] UK/Barbados: Agreement concerning Air Services
seen at 14:34, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of Barbados concerning Air Services

International treaty: [TS No.20/2016] UK/Argentina: Exchange of Notes concerning the Clearance of Arrears (The United Kingdom/Argentina Debt Agreement No.6 (2014))
seen at 14:34, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Exchange of Notes between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Argentina concerning the Clearance of Arrears (The United...

International treaty: [TS No.21/2016] 1996 Protocol to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972
seen at 14:34, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Published title: 1996 Protocol to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972

Guidance: VAT refunds for museums and galleries
seen at 14:34, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Introduced in 2001, the VAT refund scheme for museums and galleries (Section 33A of the VAT Act 1994) is aimed at supporting the provision of free access to museums and galleries in the UK. The scheme allowed...

Consultation outcome: Modernising the Horserace Betting Levy - A consultation on reform or replacement
seen at 14:34, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The outcome for this consultation was published on 16 March 2016.

This consultation is the second of two on the Horserace Betting Levy. Government is seeking views on two options: reforming the...

Consultation outcome: Horserace Betting Right: A consultation on potential structure and operation
seen at 14:33, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The government response to this consultation has been published.

This consultation seeks views on a bespoke statutory framework that could replace the Horserace Betting Levy. It builds on two ...

Guidance: Process to follow after deportation
seen at 14:33, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance published.

UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for the process to follow after a foreign national offender is deported.

Guidance: Proficiency testing (PT) scheme: forms and terms and conditions of participation
seen at 14:33, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed PHE EQA schemes: registration form 2015 to 2016.

Send completed forms to:

Food and environmental proficiency testing unit (FEPTU)

Public Health England 61...

Guidance: Food and water microbiology external quality assessment (EQA) schemes: schedule
seen at 14:33, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed sample schedule 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016.

This document details the schedules for each of the Public Health England food and water microbiology proficiency testing schemes for period...

Notice: WA7 3DP, BPB United Kingdom Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:33, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the variation notice and decision document for:

Operator name: BPB...
Correspondence: NHS Improvement provider bulletin: 16 March 2016
seen at 14:33, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

This newsletter is sent to NHS trust and foundation trust chairs, chief executives, finance, medical and nursing directors, and foundation trust board secretaries.

NHS Improvement: what you need to know...
Notice: NR5 0TL, Anti-Waste Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:33, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. The arrangements are explained in its...

Notice: CW1 6BN, ForFarmers UK Limited: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/YP3734RQ/A001
seen at 14:33, 16 March 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...

Correspondence: SFA update: issue 300 (16 March 2016)
seen at 14:33, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

In this issue:

Individualised Learner Record R08: Opens Monday, 21 March Funding 16 to 18 Apprenticeships and SFA-funded 16 to 18 Traineeships Growth and Virement Requests for Performance-management...
AWS Easter Activities
seen at 14:30, 16 March in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

AWS are running a selection of activities this Easter holiday.  Join in the fun at a Mad Hatter's Tea Party, a fun packed March Madness day or get creative at a Fashion Day.

There...

Home-Start Sennelager Groups - Easter Closures
seen at 14:30, 16 March in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Please be aware that the Sennelager Home-Start scheme will be closed for Easter from Monday 28th March. The scheme will re-open on Monday 11th April. Please read more for details on the closure...

Happy Days Nursery Temporary Information
seen at 14:30, 16 March in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Happy Days Nursery are having technical issues with their phone line, if you need to contact them this is Happy Days temporary phone number 01722184918.

News story: National Apprenticeship Week 2016 - as it happens
seen at 14:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the ‘Licence to Skill’ event (Bond in Motion) at the London Film Museum.

National Apprenticeship Week runs from 14 to 18 March and this year the key themes for National Apprenticeship...

News story: Certification Officer: amendments to the lists
seen at 14:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: The Association of Professional Ambulance Personnel has been removed from the list of trade unions maintained by the Certification Officer because it dissolved on 31 December 2015.

16 March 2016 <...
Speech: Future in Mind: 1 year on
seen at 14:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

I want to offer my sincere thanks and congratulations to everyone in the audience today.

When I first came to the Department of Health, I wanted my priority to focus on the steady improvement of children...

News story: Budget 2016: some of the things we've announced
seen at 14:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).
1. A surplus by 2019-20

This year the deficit will have been cut by almost two thirds from its peak. Over the next 4 years, the deficit will have been eliminated and the government will be running a surplus – ...

Statement to Parliament: Budget 2016: George Osborne's speech
seen at 14:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Deputy Speaker,

Today I report on an economy set to grow faster than any other major advanced economy in the world.

I report on a labour market delivering the highest employment in our history...

News story: Budget – key points for Scotland
seen at 14:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Commenting on today’s Budget, Scottish Secretary David Mundell said:

We have responded to the crisis in the oil and gas industry with a major package of measures worth &pound;1 billion to the ...

Official Statistics: Personal Independence Payment: April 2013 to January 2016
seen at 11:32, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

These official statistics include data up to 31 January 2016 for:

caseloads (cases in payment) registrations, clearances and awards reconsiderations average clearance times and average outstanding...
Official Statistics: Universal Credit: 29 Apr 2013 to 3 Mar 2016
seen at 11:32, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

These monthly experimental statistics include the total number of people:

who have made a claim for Universal Credit up to 3 March 2016 who have made a claim and have attended an initial interview...
Official Statistics: Personal Independence Payment statistics release strategy
seen at 11:32, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published revised strategy PDF giving information on what's currently published and future publications.

This document explains how DWP manages the release of statistics on PIP. It provides details...

Official Statistics: Forecasts for the UK economy: March 2016
seen at 11:32, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Forecasts for the UK economy is a monthly comparison of independent forecasts.

Please note that Forecasts for the UK economy is a summary of published material reflecting the views of the forecasting ...

Official Statistics: Cold Weather Payment statistics: 2015 to 2016
seen at 11:32, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published Cold Weather Payment statistics to 11 March 2016.

Find out about getting a Cold Weather Payment

The Social Fund Cold Weather Payments scheme runs from 1 November to ...

Official Statistics: DWP statistical summaries 2016
seen at 11:32, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published 'Monthly statistical summary: March 2016' (data to Jan 2016).

The DWP statistical summaries collection page has more information about the summaries.

There is contact information...

Statistical data set: Traffic, indices and quarterly breakdowns (PORT05)
seen at 11:32, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Tables updated to the latest quarterly data, October to December 2015.

Table PORT0501

UK major port traffic indices (tonnage): rolling 4 quarter totals (chart) (MS Excel Spreadsheet...

National Statistics: Historic statistics notices on the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in cattle in Great Britain, 2015
seen at 11:32, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include monthly statistics to November 2015, and quarterly statistics to September 2015.

This publication gives previously published copies of the monthly National Statistics publication...

National Statistics: Latest statistics on tuberculosis (TB) in cattle in Great Britain
seen at 11:31, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Quarterly TB in cattle in Great Britain statistics release (data to December 2015) and datasets published.

This publication presents statistics on tuberculosis (TB) in cattle (i.e. bovine TB) in...

Statistical data set: Live tables on local government finance
seen at 11:31, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Borrowing and investment live table, Q3 2015 to 2016.

Capital payments and receipts

The capital payments and receipts live tables provide the latest data available on quarterly capital expenditure...

Guidance: DFID technical competency frameworks
seen at 11:31, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: programme management competency added

The list of core competencies for advisers that set out the skills and attributes that make up each competence.

Decision: Mesifta Talmudical College: Inquiry report
seen at 11:31, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

A statement of the results of a commission inquiry into Mesifta Talmudical College (registered charity number 312905).

Correspondence: ACMD review of alkyl nitrites (poppers)
seen at 11:31, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Letter to the Home Office from the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, which sets out their review of alkyl nitrites (poppers).

Form: SFA growth request
seen at 11:31, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Editorial change to page made on 16 March 2016.

A performance-management point 2 form to allow increases and virements to your 2015 to 2016 funding year contract will be published shortly.

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Notice: Easy Access IP: Decontamination Device
seen at 11:31, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

This technology is a low-cost, easy-to-use, man-portable device for isolating and decontaminating a chemical, biological or radiological hazard on a level or near-level surface.

You can read guidance...

Guidance: National clinical excellence awards: application process and forms
seen at 11:31, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Forms for PHE applicants to ACCEA for 2016 now available. Summary of changes available on publication page.

The Advisory Committee on Clinical Excellence Awards (ACCEA) launched the 2016 round ...

Press release: Record high of 31.42 million people in work
seen at 11:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

More people are in work than ever before, new official figures have revealed.

Full-time work has driven an increase in the number of people in work, which now stands at 31.42 million – up nearly half ...

Speech: 'Legal scenario on emerging vistas of crimes against women in India'
seen at 11:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you for this opportunity to participate in this one day national seminar concerning the ‘Legal scenario on emerging vistas of crimes against women in India’. I am grateful to University Law College and ...

News story: Derailment at Ealing Broadway
seen at 11:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

At 01:30 hrs on 2 March 2016 a London Underground District line train became derailed on points 39 outside Ealing Broadway station.

The train, which was forming a service from Upminster, had been held...

Notice: Patent Journal special notices: 6617
seen at 10:36, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

These are notices which appear for a limited number of weeks.

They include Intellectual Property policy announcements and recent additions to the British Library.

Official Statistics: Personal Independence Payment: April 2013 to January 2016
seen at 10:36, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

These official statistics include data up to 31 January 2016 for:

caseloads (cases in payment) registrations, clearances and awards reconsiderations average clearance times and average outstanding...
Official Statistics: Universal Credit: 29 Apr 2013 to 3 Mar 2016
seen at 10:36, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

These monthly experimental statistics include the total number of people:

who have made a claim for Universal Credit up to 3 March 2016 who have made a claim and have attended an initial interview...
National Statistics: Quarterly employment survey (Northern Ireland): Dec-15 (Q4)
seen at 10:36, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

This bulletin presents data from the Northern Ireland Quarterly Employment Survey (QES), which is conducted by Economic & Labour Market Statistics Branch of the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research ...

National Statistics: Northern Ireland index of production: Q4-2015
seen at 10:36, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

The IOP is a National Statistics survey designed to measure changes in quarterly output for the Production Sector in NI. The sampling frame used is Inter-departmental Business Register (IDBR) using the stratified...

Official Statistics: Personal Independence Payment statistics release strategy
seen at 10:36, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published revised strategy PDF giving information on what's currently published and future publications.

This document explains how DWP manages the release of statistics on PIP. It provides details...

Official Statistics: Forecasts for the UK economy: March 2016
seen at 10:36, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Forecasts for the UK economy is a monthly comparison of independent forecasts.

Please note that Forecasts for the UK economy is a summary of published material reflecting the views of the forecasting ...

Official Statistics: Cold Weather Payment statistics: 2015 to 2016
seen at 10:36, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published Cold Weather Payment statistics to 11 March 2016.

Find out about getting a Cold Weather Payment

The Social Fund Cold Weather Payments scheme runs from 1 November to ...

Official Statistics: DWP statistical summaries 2016
seen at 10:35, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published 'Monthly statistical summary: March 2016' (data to Jan 2016).

The DWP statistical summaries collection page has more information about the summaries.

There is contact information...

Official Statistics: Defence statistics pre-release access list
seen at 10:35, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Pre-release access list: 11 March 2016

This is a list of the individuals who currently have pre-release access to MOD’s key national and official statistics. The list includes the titles ...

Official Statistics: Drug seizures and arrests in Northern Ireland, period ending 29 February 2016
seen at 10:35, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

This publication can be accessed here

National Statistics: Port freight statistics: October to December 2015
seen at 10:35, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

A summary of the latest provisional quarterly statistics on freight handled by major UK sea ports. Detailed final annual statistics for 2015 will be published in August 2016.

Comparing October to December...

Statistical data set: Traffic, indices and quarterly breakdowns (PORT05)
seen at 10:34, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Tables updated to the latest quarterly data, October to December 2015.

Table PORT0501

UK major port traffic indices (tonnage): rolling 4 quarter totals (chart) (MS Excel Spreadsheet...

National Statistics: Historic statistics notices on the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in cattle in Great Britain, 2015
seen at 10:34, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include monthly statistics to November 2015, and quarterly statistics to September 2015.

This publication gives previously published copies of the monthly National Statistics publication...

National Statistics: Latest statistics on tuberculosis (TB) in cattle in Great Britain
seen at 10:33, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Quarterly TB in cattle in Great Britain statistics release (data to December 2015) and datasets published.

This publication presents statistics on tuberculosis (TB) in cattle (i.e. bovine TB) in...

Statistical data set: Live tables on local government finance
seen at 10:33, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Borrowing and investment live table, Q3 2015 to 2016.

Capital payments and receipts

The capital payments and receipts live tables provide the latest data available on quarterly capital expenditure...

National Statistics: Labour market statistics: March 2016
seen at 10:33, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: Regional labour market statistics: March 2016
seen at 10:33, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Official Statistics: UK trade in goods by classification of product by activity (CPA 08): Oct to Dec 2015
seen at 10:33, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: Education Maintenance Allowances awarded in Wales: February 2016
seen at 10:33, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

The Education Maintenance Allowances Wales scheme was introduced for 16 year olds for the first time in 2004/05. In 2005/06, the scheme was extended to include 16 and 17 year olds and, in 2006/07, 18 year olds...

National Statistics: Public sector employment, UK: Oct to Dec 2015
seen at 10:33, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence

National Statistics: NHS cancer waiting times: January 2016
seen at 10:33, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Statistics include data on the waiting times reported by Local Health Boards (LHBs) in Wales for the three months.

National Statistics: Northern Ireland index of services: Q4-2015
seen at 10:33, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

The IOS is a National Statistics survey designed to measure changes in quarterly output for the Service Sector. The sampling frame used is Inter-departmental Business Register (IDBR). A stratified sampling technique...

Guidance: DFID technical competency frameworks
seen at 10:32, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: programme management competency added

The list of core competencies for advisers that set out the skills and attributes that make up each competence.

Decision: Mesifta Talmudical College: Inquiry report
seen at 10:32, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

A statement of the results of a commission inquiry into Mesifta Talmudical College (registered charity number 312905).

Correspondence: ACMD review of alkyl nitrites (poppers)
seen at 10:32, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Letter to the Home Office from the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, which sets out their review of alkyl nitrites (poppers).

Athletics Coach Dr George Skafidas Receives Lifetime Ban from All Sport
seen at 10:31, 16 March in News (Our copy).
George Skafidas has recieved a lifetime ban from all sport
News story: Employment in Wales hits new high with record numbers in work
seen at 10:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The jobs market in Wales continues to strengthen with record numbers of people now in work, according to new figures published today.

Another strong quarter of figures for the Welsh economy shows that...

News story: March Labour Market Statistics for Scotland
seen at 10:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The labour market statistics also show employment in Scotland increased by 17,000 over the three months November 2015 to January 2016. The number of those in employment in Scotland now stands at 2,631,000.

Press release: Record high of 31.42 million people in work
seen at 10:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

More people are in work than ever before, new official figures have revealed.

Full-time work has driven an increase in the number of people in work, which now stands at 31.42 million – up nearly half ...

News story: CDE webinar: how to submit an effective proposal 14 March 2016
seen at 10:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Webinar recording now added.

A recording of this webinar is available to view now. This link is accessible until 30 March 2016 and you’ll need to sign in with your name, email and company...

Localism (Stephen Crabb)
seen at 09:31, 16 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to inform the House that the Government has agreed a City Deal with local authorities in the Cardiff Capital Region and the Welsh Government. This agreement is another significant step in the Government...

Ministerial Correction (Andrea Leadsom)
seen at 09:31, 16 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

An error has been identified in the statement Minister of State for Energy Andrea Leadsom made as part of the Westminster Hall Debate on Swansea Tidal Lagoon on Tuesday 8 March 2016.

The...

Notice: Patent Journal special notices: 6617
seen at 09:31, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

These are notices which appear for a limited number of weeks.

They include Intellectual Property policy announcements and recent additions to the British Library.

National Statistics: NI labour market statistics: March 2016
seen at 09:31, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

The labour market report is produced by Economic and Labour Market Statistics Branch which is part of the Northern Ireland Statistics and Reseach Agency (NISRA). It is published on a monthly basis with the latest...

Official Statistics: Defence statistics pre-release access list
seen at 09:31, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Pre-release access list: 11 March 2016

This is a list of the individuals who currently have pre-release access to MOD’s key national and official statistics. The list includes the titles ...

National Statistics: Port freight statistics: October to December 2015
seen at 09:31, 16 March in Search (Our copy).

A summary of the latest provisional quarterly statistics on freight handled by major UK sea ports. Detailed final annual statistics for 2015 will be published in August 2016.

Comparing October to December...

Invitation to NERC webinar
seen at 09:31, 16 March in NERC news (Our copy).

On 7 April, NERC will be hosting a live webinar showcasing our new investments in multi-disciplinary national capability research within our centres.

Speech: 'The UK aims to have smart meters in place by 2020'
seen at 09:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to be here in India again, and to be speaking alongside such distinguished guests at Smart Grid Week.

The UK and India have a strong history of partnership on energy...

Speech: 'The UK is the largest G20 investor in India'
seen at 09:30, 16 March in News and communications (Our copy).

We believe in India. We want a stronger, wider, deeper partnership with India.

The UK is the largest G20 investor in India, and at the same time India invests more in the UK than the rest of the European...