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13 May 2016

Press release: Villiers statement on Loyalist Communities Council flags protocol
seen at 22:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Responding to the statement, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP said:

The UK Government welcomes this initiative as a step towards flags and emblems being displayed...

Research and analysis: Health Protection Report volume 10 (2016)
seen at 21:31, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 10(17) news uploaded

Health Protection Report (HPR) is a weekly bulletin containing a digest of health protection news and regular reporting from Public Health England on infections (routine...

Transparency data: PHE national executive expenses: 2015 to 2016
seen at 20:35, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with January to March 2016 executive expenses.

PHE records and publishes its national executives’ expenses every 3 months of each tax year.

Closed consultation: UK SMI: National user manual template, second consultation
seen at 20:35, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added review of users' comments second consultation February 2015.

Public Health England has opened a consultation this week in joint partnership with professional organisations.

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Guidance: Endoscope rinse water scheme: current distribution
seen at 20:35, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added endoscope rinse water scheme: distribution EW13 request form.

The examinations covered are:

colony count at 28°C to 32°C for 5 days Pseudomonas aeruginosa yeasts moulds Mycobacterium...
Guidance: Bottled and mineral water scheme: current distribution
seen at 20:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bottled and mineral water scheme: distribution BMW13 request form.

For further information please email: foodeqa@phe.gov.uk

Guidance: Recreational and surface water scheme: current distribution
seen at 20:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added recreational and surface water scheme: distribution S72 request form.

The recreational and surface water scheme is suitable for laboratories that routinely monitor for indicator organisms...

Guidance: Drinking water scheme: current distribution
seen at 20:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added drinking water scheme: distribution W169 request form.

For more information, please email foodeqa@phe.gov.uk.

Guidance: Legionella isolation scheme: current distribution
seen at 20:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Legionella isolation scheme: request form for distribution G101.

The legionella isolation scheme includes samples containing a range of different serogroups of Legionella pneumophila and ...

Consultation outcome: Technical consultation on planning
seen at 20:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added government's response to reducing planning regulations to support housing, high streets and growth.

This consultation puts forward a range of proposals to further improve the planning system...

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 9 May 2016
seen at 20:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added documents: Information on use of weapons from National Security Strategy (NSS) and Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR), Number of low flying complaints and proportion of the damage complaints...

FOI release: Art work
seen at 20:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Reply to Freedom of Information request 15FOI 98 dated July 2015

Regulation: GCSE (9 to 1) subject-level conditions and requirements for film studies
seen at 20:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out rules and regulations for GCSEs (9 to 1) in film studies.

Read the associated guidance to understand how to comply with these rules.

You should also read the GCSE...

Statutory guidance: GCSE (9 to 1) subject-level guidance for film studies
seen at 20:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is intended to help awarding organisations understand how to comply with the GCSE (9 to 1) subject-level conditions and requirements for film studies.

All awarding organisations have...

Regulation: GCSE (9 to 1) subject-level conditions and requirements for media studies
seen at 20:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out rules and regulations for GCSEs (9 to 1) in media studies.

Read the associated guidance to understand how to comply with these rules.

You should also read the ...

Statutory guidance: GCSE (9 to 1) subject-level guidance for media studies
seen at 20:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is intended to help awarding organisations understand how to comply with the GCSE (9 to 1) subject-level conditions and requirements for media studies.

All awarding organisations ...

Regulation: GCE subject-level conditions and requirements for film studies
seen at 20:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out rules and regulations for reformed A levels and AS qualifications in film studies. These will be taught in schools from September 2017.

Read the associated guidance to understand...

Statutory guidance: GCE subject-level guidance for film studies
seen at 20:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is intended to help awarding organisations understand how to comply with the GCE subject-level conditions and requirements for film studies.

All awarding organisations have a legal...

Regulation: GCE subject-level conditions and requirements for media studies
seen at 20:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out rules and regulations for reformed A levels and AS qualifications in media studies. These will be taught in schools from September 2017.

Read the associated guidance to ...

Statutory guidance: GCE subject-level guidance for media studies
seen at 20:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is intended to help awarding organisations understand how to comply with the GCE subject-level conditions and requirements for media studies.

All awarding organisations have a legal...

Consultation outcome: GCSE, AS and A level reform: regulations for film studies and media studies
seen at 20:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published consultation feedback and outcome

This consultation is about the rules and guidance we plan to put in place for new GCSEs, AS and A levels in:

film studies media studies <...
FOI release: FOI Daily performance data 30 November 2015 to 24 January 2016
seen at 20:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Following an internal review, the data was released.

The request was for daily emergency department performance data (“Winter Sit Reps” data) between 30 November 2015 and 24 January 2016 submitted...

Transparency data: Home Office major projects: appointment letters for Senior Responsible Owners
seen at 20:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published new adelphi modernisation programme appointment letter.

Each government department publishes the letters of appointment for their GMPP SROs. These letters include the date of appointment...

Research and analysis: Enteric fever surveillance 2016 to 2017: quarterly reports
seen at 20:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

These quarterly reports summarise the epidemiology of laboratory confirmed cases of typhoid and paratyphoid reported in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. They include both reference laboratory and enhanced...

Research and analysis: Common animal-associated infections quarterly reports: 2016
seen at 20:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

For previous years’ reports see:

reports published in 2016 reports published in 2014 earlier years’ reports.
Research and analysis: Foodborne illness in humans: general outbreaks in England and Wales in 2016
seen at 20:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 10(17) report uploaded

An outbreak is an incident in which two or more people, thought to have a common exposure, experience a similar illness or proven infection (at least one of them having...

Research and analysis: Salmonella infections (faecal specimens) in England and Wales: laboratory reports 2016
seen at 20:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 10(17) report uploaded

For previous years’ data, see the 2015 and archive of older reports.

Research and analysis: Reported norovirus outbreaks in hospitals: suspected and laboratory-confirmed outbreaks in 2016
seen at 20:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 10(17) report uploaded

These data are collected through the hospital norovirus outbreak reporting scheme (HNORS).

For previous data see the archive of older reports.

News story: HS2 FCC TWA information event 25 May 2016: Calvert Green
seen at 20:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The original plans for HS2 included moving the sidings operated by FCC Waste Services (UK) Ltd to the east of the Aylesbury Link railway line.

HS2 Ltd is now developing plans to move the sidings to the...

Notice: Financial notice to improve: The Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre Academy Trust
seen at 18:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

This letter and its annex serve as a written notice to improve financial management and controls at The Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre Academy Trust.

Correspondence: Duncan Selbie's Friday messages: 2016
seen at 18:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added message for 13 May 2016.

Hear Duncan Selbie’s weekly message via Audioboom.

See Duncan Selbie’s Friday messages for 2014 and 2015.

Guidance: Standard Civil Contract (Welfare Benefits) 2016
seen at 18:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

The 2016 Standard Civil Contract (Welfare Benefits) will govern the provision of legal aid services for welfare benefits in the North and South West and Wales procurement area’s from 1 November 2016.

...

Guidance: Welfare benefits tender 2016
seen at 18:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Tender process for Welfare Benefits Services from 1 November 2015 opens today.

Latest updates 13 May 2016 - Tender process for Welfare Benefits Services from 1 November 2015 opens today

We ...

Transparency data: DCLG, PINS and HCA prompt payment data 2015 to 2016
seen at 18:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for quarter 4 and annual report.

From 1 April 2015 all central government departments, including their executive agencies and non departmental public bodies, are required to report on...

Statutory guidance: Work Choice provider guidance
seen at 18:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised versions of sections 1, 2, 5 and 16a and annexes 6 and 9. All these versions are dated April 2016.

The provider guidance forms part of your contract and provides guidance on processes and...

Corporate report: Mergers orders and undertakings register
seen at 18:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Register updated.

The register provides details of orders and undertakings under the market investigation and mergers provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 (EA02).

It also provides details...

Notice: Call for ideas: Science Experiments on Suboribital Flights
seen at 18:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

The UK Space Agency is seeking ideas for new science experiments using commercial sub-orbital flights. This will help the Agency understand potential future demand from the science community for such platforms...

Form: Housing Possession Court Duty Schemes (HPCDS)
seen at 18:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 'HPCDS providers alphabetical list of LAA funded HPCD providers' updated.

Housing schemes - emergency advice

The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) funds HPCDS throughout England and Wales to provide on-the...

Notice: Funding competition: Aerospace Technology Institute R&T programme
seen at 18:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

The Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) research and technology (R&T) programme represents a &pound;3.8bn joint government and industry investment. Its purpose is to maintain and grow the UK’s...

Guidance: Devices which incorporate an ancillary medicinal substance
seen at 18:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

This Guidance is for Notified Bodies and their client companies wishing to consult the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) with regard to the ancillary medicinal substance incorporated ...

Regulation: GCE subject-level conditions and requirements for archaeology
seen at 18:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Corrected typographical errors in attachment

This document sets out rules and regulations for reformed A levels and AS qualifications in archaeology. These will be taught in schools from September...

FOI release: FOI Investigation into County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
seen at 18:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

NHS Improvement withheld this information under section 31 of the FOI Act.

Transparency data: PHE national executive expenses: 2015 to 2016
seen at 18:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with January to March 2016 executive expenses.

PHE records and publishes its national executives’ expenses every 3 months of each tax year.

Closed consultation: UK SMI: National user manual template, second consultation
seen at 18:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added review of users' comments second consultation February 2015.

Public Health England has opened a consultation this week in joint partnership with professional organisations.

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Guidance: Endoscope rinse water scheme: current distribution
seen at 18:36, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added endoscope rinse water scheme: distribution EW13 request form.

The examinations covered are:

colony count at 28°C to 32°C for 5 days Pseudomonas aeruginosa yeasts moulds Mycobacterium...
Guidance: Bottled and mineral water scheme: current distribution
seen at 18:36, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bottled and mineral water scheme: distribution BMW13 request form.

For further information please email: foodeqa@phe.gov.uk

Guidance: Recreational and surface water scheme: current distribution
seen at 18:36, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added recreational and surface water scheme: distribution S72 request form.

The recreational and surface water scheme is suitable for laboratories that routinely monitor for indicator organisms...

Guidance: Drinking water scheme: current distribution
seen at 18:36, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added drinking water scheme: distribution W169 request form.

For more information, please email foodeqa@phe.gov.uk.

Guidance: Legionella isolation scheme: current distribution
seen at 18:36, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Legionella isolation scheme: request form for distribution G101.

The legionella isolation scheme includes samples containing a range of different serogroups of Legionella pneumophila and ...

Consultation outcome: Technical consultation on planning
seen at 18:33, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added government's response to reducing planning regulations to support housing, high streets and growth.

This consultation puts forward a range of proposals to further improve the planning system...

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 9 May 2016
seen at 18:33, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added documents: Information on use of weapons from National Security Strategy (NSS) and Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR), Number of low flying complaints and proportion of the damage complaints...

FOI release: Art work
seen at 18:33, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Reply to Freedom of Information request 15FOI 98 dated July 2015

Regulation: GCSE (9 to 1) subject-level conditions and requirements for film studies
seen at 18:33, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out rules and regulations for GCSEs (9 to 1) in film studies.

Read the associated guidance to understand how to comply with these rules.

You should also read the GCSE...

Statutory guidance: GCSE (9 to 1) subject-level guidance for film studies
seen at 18:33, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is intended to help awarding organisations understand how to comply with the GCSE (9 to 1) subject-level conditions and requirements for film studies.

All awarding organisations have...

Regulation: GCSE (9 to 1) subject-level conditions and requirements for media studies
seen at 18:33, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out rules and regulations for GCSEs (9 to 1) in media studies.

Read the associated guidance to understand how to comply with these rules.

You should also read the ...

Statutory guidance: GCSE (9 to 1) subject-level guidance for media studies
seen at 18:33, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is intended to help awarding organisations understand how to comply with the GCSE (9 to 1) subject-level conditions and requirements for media studies.

All awarding organisations ...

Regulation: GCE subject-level conditions and requirements for film studies
seen at 18:32, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out rules and regulations for reformed A levels and AS qualifications in film studies. These will be taught in schools from September 2017.

Read the associated guidance to understand...

Statutory guidance: GCE subject-level guidance for film studies
seen at 18:32, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is intended to help awarding organisations understand how to comply with the GCE subject-level conditions and requirements for film studies.

All awarding organisations have a legal...

Regulation: GCE subject-level conditions and requirements for media studies
seen at 18:32, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out rules and regulations for reformed A levels and AS qualifications in media studies. These will be taught in schools from September 2017.

Read the associated guidance to ...

Statutory guidance: GCE subject-level guidance for media studies
seen at 18:32, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is intended to help awarding organisations understand how to comply with the GCE subject-level conditions and requirements for media studies.

All awarding organisations have a legal...

Consultation outcome: GCSE, AS and A level reform: regulations for film studies and media studies
seen at 18:32, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published consultation feedback and outcome

This consultation is about the rules and guidance we plan to put in place for new GCSEs, AS and A levels in:

film studies media studies <...
FOI release: FOI Daily performance data 30 November 2015 to 24 January 2016
seen at 18:32, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Following an internal review, the data was released.

The request was for daily emergency department performance data (“Winter Sit Reps” data) between 30 November 2015 and 24 January 2016 submitted...

Guidance: Employer sponsorship: restricted certificate allocations
seen at 18:32, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated allocations of restricted certificates of sponsorship for May 2016.

This document lists the number of restricted certificates allocated to employer sponsors by month, for foreign workers...

Decision: Civil penalty accreditation scheme: accredited haulage companies
seen at 18:32, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list

A list of accredited haulage companies who are members of the clandestine civil penalty accreditation scheme as of 13 May 2016.

The scheme reduces road haulage companies...

Guidance: Applying for a place within the 400MW cap on new build dedicated biomass projects (Renewables Obligation)
seen at 18:32, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Blackburn Meadows now operating as a CHP plant

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

Applications can no...

Transparency data: Home Office major projects: appointment letters for Senior Responsible Owners
seen at 18:31, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published new adelphi modernisation programme appointment letter.

Each government department publishes the letters of appointment for their GMPP SROs. These letters include the date of appointment...

Research and analysis: Enteric fever surveillance 2016 to 2017: quarterly reports
seen at 18:31, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

These quarterly reports summarise the epidemiology of laboratory confirmed cases of typhoid and paratyphoid reported in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. They include both reference laboratory and enhanced...

Research and analysis: Common animal-associated infections quarterly reports: 2016
seen at 18:31, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

For previous years’ reports see:

reports published in 2016 reports published in 2014 earlier years’ reports.
Crystal company sentenced over injury to worker
seen at 18:31, 13 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Cumbrian lead crystal manufacturer has been fined after an employee suffered a serious hand injury while using machinery.
Press release: Planned road works in the North West: summary for Monday, 16 May to Sunday, 22 May 2016
seen at 18:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday, 13 May, and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Kent and Sussex: weekly summary for Monday 16 May to Sunday 22 May 2016
seen at 18:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 13 May but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement...

Press release: Justine Greening joins British students to fundraise for Syria’s children
seen at 18:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK government is matching every pound that schools raise for Syrian children on UNICEF’s Day for Change.

International Development Secretary Justine Greening visited Birmingham’s Somerville...

News story: Prison officer retires after 45 years of service
seen at 18:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Owen Williams, will retire today (13 May) after 45 years in the prison service at the age of 65, making him one of the longest serving prison officer in England and Wales.

Owen, known to friends and colleagues...

News story: HS2 FCC TWA information event 25 May 2016: Calvert Green
seen at 18:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The original plans for HS2 included moving the sidings operated by FCC Waste Services (UK) Ltd to the east of the Aylesbury Link railway line.

HS2 Ltd is now developing plans to move the sidings to the...

Press release: UK national plan on business and human rights update
seen at 18:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Baroness Anelay has announced in Parliament the update of the UK’s National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights. This document, which is produced jointly by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the ...

Speech: Joint APPG event on Corruption, Conflict and the role of the International Community in Africa
seen at 18:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, and thank you Mark, Kate and Chi, for giving me the opportunity to speak today on such an important subject. I would also like to thank you all for your tireless work on Africa...

Press release: Government delivers on manifesto to build economic security and life chances for all
seen at 18:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).
legislation passed to deliver National Living Wage Housing Act provides the framework for delivery of 200,000 new starter homes for first time buyers and supports Housing Association tenants to buy their ...
Decision: Suspended and revoked licences for manufacturers and wholesalers of medicines
seen at 16:38, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated suspended list

Anyone in the pharmaceutical or medicinal supply chain should use this list to ensure they are dealing with a valid licence or authorisation holder.

The Medicines...

Guidance: Protected food name: Welsh lamb (PGI)
seen at 16:38, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the PGI specification document.

This document provides detail on a protected food name product from the UK, Welsh lamb, which has been given Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status...

Guidance: Protected food name: Vale of Evesham asparagus (PGI)
seen at 16:38, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the PGI specification.

This document provides detail on a food product from the UK, Vale of Evesham asparagus, which is being considered under the EU protected food names scheme.

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Guidance: Precursor chemical import and export authorisation wallchart
seen at 16:38, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated wallchart published.

This chart outlines the authorisation requirements for importing chemicals into the UK and the requirements for exporting them to different countries across the world...

Statistical data set: FE data library: apprenticeships
seen at 16:38, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New file titled Apprenticeships by framework & pathway, level and age: starts 2013/14 to 2014/15 uploaded on 13 May 2016.

This statistical data set provides information on apprenticeships through...

Official Statistics: Prison population figures: 2016
seen at 16:38, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Monthly figures for April 2016 added to page.

Latest prison population figures for 2016.

Guidance: SFA and EFA: financial planning handbook and financial plan
seen at 16:38, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New files titled College financial plan template and Financial planning template guidance uploaded on 13 May 2016.

Financial planning handbook

This handbook provides guidance for further education...

Research and analysis: Life science sector data, 2016
seen at 16:38, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated data source for chart 2.

Charts providing insight into the performance of the UK life science sector, and how it compares to other countries. Areas covered include:

the UK industry...
Guidance: SCE school polices
seen at 16:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced existing version of Business continuity checklist with achived version.

An alphabetical list of polices governing schools managed by Service Children Education (SCE).

Related information...
Research and analysis: Bluetongue virus (BTV-8) in France
seen at 16:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added an updated situation assessment.

A preliminary outbreak assessment and further updates on the situation for bluetongue virus (BTV-8) in France.

Corporate report: PHE remit letter: 2016 to 2017
seen at 16:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

This letter sets out:

the role that the government expects Public Health England (PHE) to play in the health and care system the priorities of PHE in the period from April 2016 to March 2017
Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Liam Leaning
seen at 16:37, 13 May 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: 0682061 ...
Research and analysis: APHA chemical food safety reports (livestock)
seen at 16:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published January to March 2016 report

These reports are published by the Animal and Plant Health Agency on behalf of the Food Standards Agency.

They outline investigations on farms when...

Transparency data: GIAA report on suspected fraud at Thanet District Council
seen at 16:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

The Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) submitted this report to DCLG following the completion of an investigation into suspected fraud relating to ERDF grant funding made to Thanet District Council in 2007...

Policy paper: East Coast Review of construction and staging: Terms of reference
seen at 16:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Strategic joint industry and Government review to identify opportunities to develop the east coast as a UK construction and staging facility for the UK and European offshore wind industry.

Notice: Financial notice to improve: The Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre Academy Trust
seen at 16:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

This letter and its annex serve as a written notice to improve financial management and controls at The Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre Academy Trust.

Notice: Financial notice to improve: The Robert Smyth Academy Trust
seen at 16:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

This letter and its annex serve as a written notice to improve financial management, control and governance at The Robert Smyth Academy Trust.

Notice: Financial notice to improve: Buckinghamshire UTC
seen at 16:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

This letter and its annex serve as a written notice to improve financial management, control and governance at Buckinghamshire UTC.

Correspondence: Duncan Selbie's Friday messages: 2016
seen at 16:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added message for 13 May 2016.

Hear Duncan Selbie’s weekly message via Audioboom.

See Duncan Selbie’s Friday messages for 2014 and 2015.

Guidance: Standard Civil Contract (Welfare Benefits) 2016
seen at 16:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

The 2016 Standard Civil Contract (Welfare Benefits) will govern the provision of legal aid services for welfare benefits in the North and South West and Wales procurement area’s from 1 November 2016.

...

Guidance: Welfare benefits tender 2016
seen at 16:33, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Tender process for Welfare Benefits Services from 1 November 2015 opens today.

Latest updates 13 May 2016 - Tender process for Welfare Benefits Services from 1 November 2015 opens today

We ...

Transparency data: DCLG, PINS and HCA prompt payment data 2015 to 2016
seen at 16:33, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for quarter 4 and annual report.

From 1 April 2015 all central government departments, including their executive agencies and non departmental public bodies, are required to report on...

Statutory guidance: Work Choice provider guidance
seen at 16:33, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised versions of sections 1, 2, 5 and 16a and annexes 6 and 9. All these versions are dated April 2016.

The provider guidance forms part of your contract and provides guidance on processes and...

Corporate report: Mergers orders and undertakings register
seen at 16:32, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Register updated.

The register provides details of orders and undertakings under the market investigation and mergers provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 (EA02).

It also provides details...

Notice: Call for ideas: Science Experiments on Suboribital Flights
seen at 16:32, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

The UK Space Agency is seeking ideas for new science experiments using commercial sub-orbital flights. This will help the Agency understand potential future demand from the science community for such platforms...

Form: Housing Possession Court Duty Schemes (HPCDS)
seen at 16:32, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 'HPCDS providers alphabetical list of LAA funded HPCD providers' updated.

Housing schemes - emergency advice

The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) funds HPCDS throughout England and Wales to provide on-the...

Notice: Funding competition: Aerospace Technology Institute R&T programme
seen at 16:32, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

The Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) research and technology (R&T) programme represents a &pound;3.8bn joint government and industry investment. Its purpose is to maintain and grow the UK’s...

Guidance: Devices which incorporate an ancillary medicinal substance
seen at 16:32, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

This Guidance is for Notified Bodies and their client companies wishing to consult the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) with regard to the ancillary medicinal substance incorporated ...

Regulation: GCE subject-level conditions and requirements for archaeology
seen at 16:32, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Corrected typographical errors in attachment

This document sets out rules and regulations for reformed A levels and AS qualifications in archaeology. These will be taught in schools from September...

Correspondence: Beneficial ownership: countries that have pledged to exchange information
seen at 16:32, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Countries that have committed to the initiative to automatically exchange information on beneficial ownership.

FOI release: FOI Investigation into County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
seen at 16:32, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

NHS Improvement withheld this information under section 31 of the FOI Act.

Sam Broster Banned Following Positive Test for Clenbuterol
seen at 16:31, 13 May in News (Our copy).
Rugby union player suspended following ADRV
HSE’s top team step up to charity challenge
seen at 16:31, 13 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Seven of the Health and Safety Executive’s most senior managers are stepping up for a good cause.
Pressure systems awareness – Buxton, 16 June 2016
seen at 16:31, 13 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This course will offer delegates the unique opportunity to learn from real life case studies and forensic investigations into pressure systems failures, providing a first hand perspective of what can go wrong...

CIEH Level 3 award in training principles and practice (TPP) – Buxton, 14-16 June 2016
seen at 16:31, 13 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This qualification is ideal for anyone who has never delivered training before or for trainers who want to reinvigorate their training skills. The qualification is also recommended as the ideal entry requirement...

Behaviour change: Improving health and safety performance – Buxton, 14-15 June 2016
seen at 16:31, 13 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

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

NATO and Russia: what next? (WP1470)
seen at 16:30, 13 May in Wilton Park (Our copy).
NATO and Russia: what next? (WP1470)
News story: Hugo Swire welcomes Chilean President to Chile Day 2016 in London
seen at 16:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK was proud to host the sixth consecutive Chile Day in London, as a major international showcase for Chile’s financial market. The event is attended by business leaders from both Chile and the UK, and this...

News story: Immigration Bill receives Royal Assent
seen at 16:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The Immigration Bill has received Royal Assent, introducing a series of reforms to further crack down on illegal migration. It will ensure that the immigration system supports the best interests of the...

Speech: Chile Day Speech by Rt. Hon. Hugo Swire MP Minister of State, FCO
seen at 16:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

President Bachelet, Lord Mayor, Foreign Minister Muñoz, Ministers, ladies and gentlemen, good morning. As this year’s Chile Day comes to an end here at Mansion House, it is a good moment to reflect on our engagement...

Press release: Justine Greening statement on Syrian authorities refusal to allow aid into Daraya
seen at 16:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Responding to reports that a vital humanitarian aid convoy to the besieged town of Daraya in Syria was blocked yesterday by the Syrian regime, UK Secretary of State for International Development Justine Greening...

Speech: Making prisons work
seen at 16:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Good morning, and thank you very much for that kind introduction.

It is a great pleasure to be here today among so many motivated and dedicated governors at a time of exciting changes – and challenges...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, BANES, Wiltshire, West Dorset and Devon: weekly summary for Monday 16 May to Sunday 22 May 2016
seen at 16:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

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

News story: Venturefest East: business and investors join to promote growth
seen at 16:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Hundreds of innovators, entrepreneurs and investors will gather for the inaugural Venturefest East event this month.

Venturefest East, which takes place at Rowley Mile Race Course, Newmarket, on 24 May...

News story: Online application to provide childcare updated for new legislation
seen at 16:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: The Ofsted Online service is once again available for childcare provider applications.

The online application to provide childcare is now available once more. You can access guidance after logging...

Press release: Birmingham businesses tell United Nations how gender equality is done
seen at 16:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

International Development Secretary Justine Greening has today spoken to top business leaders and gender specialists in Birmingham about how women’s economic opportunities can be improved around the world, so...

Press release: Planned roadworks in East Midlands: weekly summary for Monday 16 May to Sunday 22 May 2016
seen at 16:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and on-going road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 13 May but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement...

Press release: Historical finds from A1 upgrade go on display
seen at 16:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

An exhibition of artefacts found by archaeologists as part of a major project to upgrade the A1 to a motorway in North Yorkshire will open at Richmondshire Museum on Monday (16 May).

A selection of 50...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Devon and Cornwall: weekly summary for Monday 16 May to Sunday 22 May 2016
seen at 16:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

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

Press release: Planned roadworks in the East of England: weekly summary for Monday 16 to Sunday 22 May 2016
seen at 16:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The following information summarises the work being carried out this coming week. It is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Central Southern England: weekly summary for Monday 16 May to Sunday 22 May 2016
seen at 16:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 13 May but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement...

Press release: Public drop-in for A5 Dodwells to Longshoot widening
seen at 16:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Drivers, business owners and local residents near Hinckley and Nuneaton can learn more about planned improvements to the A5 between Dodwells and Longshoot at an exhibition next weekend.

Highways England...

News story: Landmark Housing and Planning Bill receives Royal Assent
seen at 16:30, 13 May in News and communications (Our copy).

New measures to help more people buy their own home and get houses built faster became law today (13 May 2016) as the Housing and Planning Act received Royal Assent.

The Act sets out a clear determination...

Transparency data: Home Office major projects: appointment letters for Senior Responsible Owners
seen at 14:40, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Appointment letter for the technology platforms for tomorrow programme published.

Each government department publishes the letters of appointment for their GMPP SROs. These letters include the ...

Policy paper: Joint communiqué between Chile and the United Kingdom
seen at 14:40, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

President Bachelet of Chile visited the UK 12-13 May at the invitation of the Prime Minister. The communiqué reflects their joint commitment to a long-standing friendship and sets out how they are working to ...

Guidance: Emeritus forensic pathologists register
seen at 14:40, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list published.

List of emeritus forensic pathologists who used to be on the Home Office register, but still continue to work within the profession and the criminal justice system.

Official Statistics: Water situation report: Yorkshire and north east
seen at 14:40, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: April 2016 statistics added.

A monthly summary of the rainfall, soil moisture deficits, river flow, groundwater levels and reservoir stocks for Yorkshire and the north east.

Statutory guidance: Fishing vessel licence variations
seen at 14:40, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated to include variation dated Friday 13 May 2016

Variations occur to reflect changes in quota limits and closures or openings of sea areas.

Current licensing documents are published...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names with U to Z)
seen at 14:40, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new covenant pledge for Woking Football Club.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with T)
seen at 14:39, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new covenant pledge for The Dean Academy.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to ...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with N to P)
seen at 14:39, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added re-signed covenant pledge for Pertemps Limited and added new covenant pledge for Nova Hreod Academy, Paragon Automotive Ltd, Pate’s Grammar School.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses...
Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with L)
seen at 14:39, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added re-signed covenant pledge for Lakers School and new covenant pledge for Landau UK Ltd.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with D)
seen at 14:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new covenant pledge for Dartington Hall.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to demonstrate...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with C)
seen at 14:37, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new covenant pledge for Cheltenham College.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who wish to...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with B)
seen at 14:36, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new covenant pledge for Billy Bowie Special Projects Ltd.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with A)
seen at 14:36, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new covenant pledges for All Saints' Academy, Audax Global Solutions Ltd.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made...

Form: Statement of common ground
seen at 14:36, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document attachment changed from PDF to word.

A draft statement of common ground is a written statement containing factual information about the proposal which is the subject of the appeal that...

Guidance: Management of health and safety in defence: arrangements (JSP 375 Part 2 Volume 1)
seen at 14:36, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated part 2 Guidance and chapter 16.

This document provides guidance in accordance with the policy set out in Part 1 of this JSP; the guidance is sponsored by the Defence Authority for...

Guidance: Animal by-product testing laboratories in the UK
seen at 14:36, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest version.

List of Defra approved laboratories for testing under The Animal By-Products Regulations (ABPR).

Guidance: Salmonella in poultry: testing laboratories in the UK
seen at 14:36, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest version.

Defra approved laboratories for testing under the control of salmonella in poultry, broilers, turkeys orders.

Guidance: Poultry Health Scheme testing laboratories in the UK
seen at 14:35, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest version.

List of Defra approved laboratories for testing under the Poultry Health Scheme.

Guidance: National Export System (NES) Web: service availability and issues
seen at 14:35, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Planned downtime added to this page.

Latest updates on the availability and any issues affecting the NES Web online service.

Guidance: Ofqual programme of events
seen at 14:35, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: dates updated

Week commencing: 16 May Monday 16 May

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Tuesday 17 May

Nil

Wednesday 18 May

Nil

Thursday 19 May

Nil

Friday 20 May

Nil

Week commencing: 23 May...
Guidance: National Export System (NES) XML (Schema): service availability and issues
seen at 14:35, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Planned downtime added to this page.

Latest updates on the availability and any issues affecting the NES XML (Schema) online service.

Decision: Suspended and revoked licences for manufacturers and wholesalers of medicines
seen at 14:35, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated suspended list

Anyone in the pharmaceutical or medicinal supply chain should use this list to ensure they are dealing with a valid licence or authorisation holder.

The Medicines...

Guidance: Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS): service availability and issues
seen at 14:35, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Planned downtime added to the page.

Latest updates on the availability and any issues affecting the EMCS online service.

Guidance: Import Control System (ICS): service availability and issues
seen at 14:35, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Planned downtime added to this page.

Latest updates on the availability and any issues affecting the ICS online service.

Guidance: Protected food name: Welsh lamb (PGI)
seen at 14:35, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the PGI specification document.

This document provides detail on a protected food name product from the UK, Welsh lamb, which has been given Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status...

Guidance: Protected food name: Vale of Evesham asparagus (PGI)
seen at 14:35, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the PGI specification.

This document provides detail on a food product from the UK, Vale of Evesham asparagus, which is being considered under the EU protected food names scheme.

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Guidance: Precursor chemical import and export authorisation wallchart
seen at 14:35, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated wallchart published.

This chart outlines the authorisation requirements for importing chemicals into the UK and the requirements for exporting them to different countries across the world...

Guidance: Home Office register of forensic pathologists
seen at 14:35, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list published.

The Home Office register of forensic pathologists is a list of forensic pathologists who meet the criteria for registration as detailed in the process and criteria for...

Statistical data set: FE data library: apprenticeships
seen at 14:35, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New file titled Apprenticeships by framework & pathway, level and age: starts 2013/14 to 2014/15 uploaded on 13 May 2016.

This statistical data set provides information on apprenticeships through...

Official Statistics: Prison population figures: 2016
seen at 14:35, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Monthly figures for April 2016 added to page.

Latest prison population figures for 2016.

Guidance: SFA and EFA: financial planning handbook and financial plan
seen at 14:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New files titled College financial plan template and Financial planning template guidance uploaded on 13 May 2016.

Financial planning handbook

This handbook provides guidance for further education...

Research and analysis: Life science sector data, 2016
seen at 14:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated data source for chart 2.

Charts providing insight into the performance of the UK life science sector, and how it compares to other countries. Areas covered include:

the UK industry...
Guidance: SCE school polices
seen at 14:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced existing version of Business continuity checklist with achived version.

An alphabetical list of polices governing schools managed by Service Children Education (SCE).

Related information...
Research and analysis: Bluetongue virus (BTV-8) in France
seen at 14:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added an updated situation assessment.

A preliminary outbreak assessment and further updates on the situation for bluetongue virus (BTV-8) in France.

Corporate report: PHE remit letter: 2016 to 2017
seen at 14:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

This letter sets out:

the role that the government expects Public Health England (PHE) to play in the health and care system the priorities of PHE in the period from April 2016 to March 2017
Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Liam Leaning
seen at 14:34, 13 May 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: 0682061 ...
Research and analysis: APHA chemical food safety reports (livestock)
seen at 14:34, 13 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published January to March 2016 report

These reports are published by the Animal and Plant Health Agency on behalf of the Food Standards Agency.

They outline investigations on farms when...

News story: Home Office launches child abuse whistleblowing helpline
seen at 14:33, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Minister for Preventing Abuse, Exploitation and Crime, Karen Bradley, has officially launched a new whistleblowing helpline for employees to speak out about child protection failures.

The NSPCC will deliver...

News story: Consultation on a new child sexual exploitation definition
seen at 14:33, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

A consultation seeking views on a new definition of child sexual exploitation was launched on Friday.

There are currently a number of definitions of child sexual exploitation in use by voluntary...

Press release: Government Commitment to Protect Children from Online Pornography
seen at 14:33, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

• Public consultation launched to require age verification for pornographic content online.

• Under new proposals, companies profiting from online pornography will have a legal obligation to ensure those...

Speech: Home Secretary: International action needed to tackle terrorism
seen at 14:33, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

I am delighted to be able to be in Washington and speaking at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. For more than half a century this think tank has been at the forefront of international research...

News story: Home Office launches new visa waiver system in Kuwait
seen at 14:33, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The electronic visa waiver (EVW) will allow Kuwaiti passport holders to travel to the UK for a visit of up to six months by filling in an online form at least 48 hours before they travel to the UK.

The...

Speech: Security Minister: What is real is reasonable
seen at 14:33, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The title of my speech this morning is taken from Hegel’s Philosophy of Right.

It is perhaps his best known, and most contentious, observation: “What is reasonable is real; and what is real is reasonable...

News story: Minister recognised for services to missing people
seen at 14:33, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The Minister for Preventing Abuse, Exploitation and Crime, Karen Bradley, yesterday (February 24) received an award for her work to promote the Child Rescue Alert (CRA) service.

She was presented with...

News story: Investigatory Powers Bill published
seen at 14:33, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The Government introduced the Investigatory Powers Bill to Parliament today (Tuesday 1 March).

The Bill sets out the powers available to the police, security and intelligence services to gather...

News story: Further joint action between UK and France in Calais region
seen at 14:32, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

At the UK-France summit in Amiens today (Thursday 3 March), the Home Secretary Theresa May and French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve reaffirmed their commitment to addressing the issues raised by the migration...

Speech: UK-France Summit: 3 March 2016
seen at 14:32, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Thanks Francois. Very good be here today. This Summit has been about how Britain and France stand together to keep our people safe.

And there is nowhere more fitting for us to meet today than here in ...

News story: UK-France Summit 2016
seen at 14:32, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The Prime Minister and President Hollande met on 3 March for the 2016 UK-France Summit at Amiens in France. The Summit is the first since last year’s terror attacks in Paris and the 2 leaders discussed the fight...

News story: £80 million to stop violence against women and girls
seen at 14:32, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

In a radical shift from crisis response to early intervention and prevention, the government has today announced it is to increase the committed funding to &pound;80 million to protect women and girls from...

News story: Grainger Inquest to be converted into a judge-led inquiry
seen at 14:32, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Home Secretary Theresa May today announced, by way of a written ministerial statement, that the inquest into the death of Anthony Grainger is to be converted into a judge-led statutory inquiry.

Judge ...

News story: Baroness Shields opens the 2016 International Crime and Policing Conference
seen at 14:32, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The conference sees leading experts from a range of backgrounds - law enforcement, academia, the voluntary sector, industry and government - brought together for 2 days to provide expert opinion and perspective...

Speech: Baroness Shields on preventing crime in the digital age
seen at 14:32, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Clearly our thoughts are with those who have been affected by the events in Brussels. I would like to echo the sentiments of the Prime Minister, who has spoken of his shock and concern. We will await information...

News story: Cross-Channel travel: information and advice
seen at 14:32, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Updated: Updates to travel advice.

In the event of disruption, cross-Channel passengers are advised to check online with their travel operator. Information about alternative routes and operators is available...

Press release: WePROTECT: fighting online child sexual exploitation
seen at 14:32, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The board supports a global coalition of countries and organisations to end the sexual exploitation of children online.

The UK, US, and EU Commission have formalised the merger between WePROTECT

News story: Government and major retailers unite to tackle knife crime
seen at 14:32, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Tesco, Lidl UK, Amazon UK, Wilko, Argos, Morrisons, Asda, Poundland, Sainsbury’s, John Lewis, and Waitrose have committed to regular staff training, safely displaying and securely packaging knives, raising public...

Statement to Parliament: Home Secretary on the Brussels terror attacks
seen at 14:32, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement about the terrorist attacks in Brussels, our response and the threat we face from terrorism in the United Kingdom.

The cold-blooded attacks...

Press release: PM: Pub opening hours to be extended in honour of Queen’s 90th birthday
seen at 14:32, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Pub licensing hours across England and Wales will be extended to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th birthday, the Prime Minister announced today.

Subject to the normal consultation processes, pubs which...

Speech: Home Secretary Theresa May launches the modern crime prevention strategy
seen at 14:32, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Before I turn to why we are all here today I just wanted to say a few words about the terrible attacks that took place in Brussels yesterday and I am sure that the thoughts of everyone in this room are with the...

Press release: Lord Bates resigns as Minister of State for Home Office
seen at 14:32, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The Queen has approved the resignation from government of the Rt Hon Lord Bates as a Minister of State at the Home Office.

This will take effect at the end of the month (March 2016).

Lord Keen...

News story: Visa changes to reduce reliance on foreign workers
seen at 14:32, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The government has today (Thursday 24 March) announced reforms to the skilled worker visa to protect job opportunities for UK residents and reduce UK businesses’ reliance on foreign workers.

The changes...

Speech: Karen Bradley on preventing crime against the most vulnerable
seen at 14:32, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

We have heard many powerful speeches over the last 2 days about how crime is changing, and how crime prevention needs to change as a result.

Throughout the conference, but especially today, speakers have...

News story: Minister highlights UK commitment to Syrian resettlement
seen at 14:32, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The Minister spoke at a two-day UNHCR conference, in Geneva, on the international response to the humanitarian crisis in Syria. The event follows the success of the Supporting Syria conference hosted in London...

Press release: New Director General for Crime and Policing Group appointed
seen at 14:32, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Paul replaces Mary Calam, who is leaving government after a 25 year career in the civil service to take up an opportunity in the private sector.

Paul will begin work in May. He will be accountable for...

News story: Home Secretary announces new offence of breach of pre-charge bail
seen at 14:32, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The Home Secretary today announced a new offence of breach of pre-charge bail will be introduced as part of the Policing and Crime Bill.

The Government amendment to the Bill would make it a criminal offence...

News story: UK urges global action to end modern slavery
seen at 14:32, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Karen Bradley has used a speech at the United Nations to press global representatives for greater action to end modern slavery and free tens of millions of victims worldwide.

Since 2015, the United Kingdom...

Speech: Police and crime commissioners: the choice is yours
seen at 14:32, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

When I became Home Secretary in 2010, police governance was broken and in need of radical reform.

At that time, police authorities were theoretically responsible for holding forces to account. Yet in ...

News story: New time limit planned for pregnant women in detention
seen at 14:32, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Today (18 April), the Home Secretary laid a written ministerial statement announcing the government’s intentions to place a 72-hour time limit on the detention of pregnant women.

The government intends...

News story: Biggest reforms to money laundering regime in over a decade
seen at 14:32, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The government’s action plan for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist finance will deliver on the aim, set out in the strategic defence and security review, to make the UK a more hostile place for...

News story: New scheme launched to resettle children at risk
seen at 14:32, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

It has been announced today (Thursday 21 April) that the government will work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to resettle children and adults from the Middle East and North Africa...

News story: Immigration Minister confirms UK contribution to EU/Turkey deal
seen at 14:32, 13 May in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The UK is offering to deploy a team of experts to Greece to help deal with the unprecedented number of migrants travelling from Turkey to the continent, the Immigration Minister announced today.

Speaking...