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21 November 2016

Speech: "We all want to counter terrorism in Syria, but attacks on schools and hospitals are not counter terrorist operations."
seen at 23:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Stephen and Elizabeth for your powerful briefings.

The United Nations is working tirelessly to help millions of men, women and children in desperate need in Syria. The Syrian regime and Russia...

News story: Wharton: UK reiterates its commitment to the DRC
seen at 21:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

During his first visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Minister emphasised the UK’s commitment to its people and stressed our continued work in partnership to build a developed, stable and prosperous...

Guidance: Immigration Act 2014: appeals
seen at 20:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance on 'Rights of appeal'.

The appeals changes in the Immigration Act 2014 have been fully implemented.

The ‘Rights of appeal’ document above sets out how the reformed appeals...

Guidance: Early recruitment of higher and degree apprenticeship vacancies for 2017
seen at 20:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated spreadsheet showing higher and degree apprenticeship vacancies available for 2017.

The spreadsheet above shows you the higher and degree apprenticeship vacancies that employers have on ...

Correspondence: Closed: Financial notice to improve: Lowestoft Sixth-Form College
seen at 20:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Financial notice to improve is now closed

The letter serves as a written notice to improve financial management, control and governance at the Lowestoft Sixth-Form College.

Transparency data: DfE and executive agency spend over £25,000: 2016 to 2017
seen at 20:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced October 2016 document to correct errors in 'descriptions' column.

Data for spending over £25,000 by:

Department for Education (DfE) Standards and Testing Agency (STA...
Transparency data: Teaching schools and system leadership: monthly report
seen at 18:33, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

This is a monthly report that states the number of system leaders designated by the National College for Teaching and Leadership.

This includes:

national leaders of education (NLEs) teaching...
Research and analysis: Veterinary Antimicrobial Resistance and Sales Surveillance 2015
seen at 18:33, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Due to a typographical error, amendments have been made to the results presented in the EU Harmonised Monitoring data on pages 13, 33 (Figure 3.1), 34 (Table 3.1), 35 (Table 3.2) and 87 (Table A10.1...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 18:33, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added firing times week commencing 21 November 2016

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

Guidance: Material measures type exam certificates (length and capacity)
seen at 18:33, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Certificates UK 0126 - 0034, UK 0126 - 0166 and UK 0126 - 0126 have been revised.

A list of certificates issued to manufacturers of material measures of length and capacity under the Measuring ...

Statutory guidance: UK national certificates for liquids other than water fuel dispensers
seen at 18:33, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Certificate 2286/80 has been revised.

UK national certificates issued by the National Measurement and Regulation Office in accordance with the provisions of section 12 of the Weights and Measures...

Guidance: Security information reports
seen at 18:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated DSO.

Home Office detention services order about completing and accessing security information reports within immigration detention centres.

Guidance: Apprenticeship reforms: information for employers
seen at 18:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

This factsheet provides information to help you understand the new apprenticeship standards being designed by employers and the funding changes that are due to be introduced from May 2017.

For more information...

Guidance: Key stage 1 and 2: prepare for the mathematics tests
seen at 18:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

This guidance provides information about how to prepare for the key stages 1 and 2 mathematics tests from 2017.

It includes equipment lists and advice on answering particular types of question.

Guidance: Managing detainees' money over £1000
seen at 18:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated DSO.

Home Office detention service order about managing detainees’ money over the value of £1000.

Guidance: Using profits from shops in immigration removal centres
seen at 18:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated DSO.

Detention services order about how the Home Office uses shop profits from immigration removal centres, residential short-term holding facilities and pre-departure accommodation.

Guidance: Zimbabwe: country information and guidance
seen at 18:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance on 'sexual orientation and gender identity'.

Country information and guidance reports are used by UK Visas and Immigration officials to make decisions in asylum and human rights...

Correspondence: Government response to the review of the surveillance camera code of practice
seen at 18:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Letter from the commissioner published.

The Surveillance Camera Commissioner (SCC) carried out a review of the surveillance camera code of practice in 2015.

The documents above are...

Guidance: Alternative provision census 2017: guide
seen at 18:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document. Changes are described in the document's version history.

Help for local authorities and providers of alternative provision (AP) to:

understand the purpose and scope of...
Open consultation: Proposal to make Nasonex Allergy Control Nasal Spray available without prescription.
seen at 18:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).
We want to know what you think Nasonex Allergy Control 0.05% Nasal Spray is used to treat the symptoms of hayfever (also called seasonal allergic rhinitis) and perennial allergic rhinitis (this occurs throughout...
Guidance: Vietnam: country information and guidance
seen at 18:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance on 'trafficking'.

Country information and guidance reports are used by UK Visas and Immigration officials to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications. The reports...

Guidance: Endoscope rinse water scheme: recent reports
seen at 18:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added endoscope rinse water scheme: distribution EW14 report.

The examinations covered are:

colony count at 28°C to 32°C for 5 days Pseudomonas aeruginosa yeasts moulds Mycobacterium...
Guidance: Environmental swab scheme: recent reports
seen at 18:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added environmental swab scheme: distribution ES5 report.

This scheme is suitable for laboratories that analyse:

swabs for hygiene indicator organisms from both random and template areas...
Form: Children and family social work workforce return
seen at 18:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced individual data collection form with a version that has improved validation checks.

These documents cover the period 1 October 2015 to 30 September 2016.

This year local authorities...

Guidance: European passport return service: England
seen at 18:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New local authority service for north Lincolnshire.

Use this guide to find the details of local authorities in England that offer a European passport return service for a registration certificate...

Guidance: Immigration Act 2014: appeals
seen at 18:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance on 'Rights of appeal'.

The appeals changes in the Immigration Act 2014 have been fully implemented.

The ‘Rights of appeal’ document above sets out how the reformed appeals...

Guidance: Chapters 19 to 22a: restrictions
seen at 18:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 'Chapter 19b' removed.

Enforcement instructions and guidance documents on immigration restrictions used by UK Visas and Immigration.

Guidance: Early recruitment of higher and degree apprenticeship vacancies for 2017
seen at 18:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated spreadsheet showing higher and degree apprenticeship vacancies available for 2017.

The spreadsheet above shows you the higher and degree apprenticeship vacancies that employers have on ...

Correspondence: Closed: Financial notice to improve: Lowestoft Sixth-Form College
seen at 18:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Financial notice to improve is now closed

The letter serves as a written notice to improve financial management, control and governance at the Lowestoft Sixth-Form College.

Transparency data: DfE and executive agency spend over £25,000: 2016 to 2017
seen at 18:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced October 2016 document to correct errors in 'descriptions' column.

Data for spending over £25,000 by:

Department for Education (DfE) Standards and Testing Agency (STA...
Tech City UK Partners with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
seen at 18:31, 21 November in Tech Nation (Our copy).

Tech City UK and Silicon Valley-headquartered Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati are proud to announce a transatlantic partnership to help UK companies looking at US markets.

The partnership is...

Press release: Randox Science Park hosts Secretary of State
seen at 18:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP, today visited Randox, one of Northern Ireland’s most successful global health diagnostic companies, at their new multi-million pound facility...

Government response: Funding for age-related macular degeneration research campaign
seen at 18:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Macular Society, the national charity for anyone affected by central vision loss, has published a report, Collaborating to find a cure, recommending a unified approach to age-related macular degeneration...

News story: Appointments to the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland
seen at 18:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Rt. Hon James Brokenshire MP today announced that he would phase in a new process of staggered appointments to the Parades Commission over the course of the next three...

News story: New review to boost innovation and help small businesses bring new technologies to market
seen at 18:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).
review of the Small Business Research Initiative to improve access to support and funding to develop new technologies led by David Connell, the review will identify existing barriers and provide recommendations...
News story: Update: air strikes against Daesh
seen at 18:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: update

Latest update

Thursday 17 November – Tornados attacked a Daesh bunker in western Iraq and a mortar position in the north, while Typhoons destroyed four booby-trapped buildings north...

Press release: Rare Roman finds from A1 upgrade to go on display at The Bowes Museum
seen at 18:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The exhibition; Cataractonium: Unearthing Life in a Roman Town will run from Saturday 26 November 2016 until March 2017.

The display will feature recent finds including a rare carved gemstone depicting...

Press release: UK welcomes vote defending role of UN Expert
seen at 18:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

A vote took place at the United Nations in New York today (Monday 21 November) to protect the UN’s Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. Countries voted on an amendment, tabled by Latin...

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA) British Council 2014 to 2015 Q4
seen at 16:36, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: XML format added

Data on Foreign Office Official Development Assistance through the British Council.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA) Frontline 2015 to 2016
seen at 16:36, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: xml format uploaded.

Data on Foreign Office Official Development Assistance for 2015 to 2016.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA) FCO Programme Spend 2015 to 2016
seen at 16:36, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: XML Document uploaded

Data for quarters 1 to 4, financial year 2015 to 2016.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA) FCO Programme Spend 2014 to 2015 Q4
seen at 16:36, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: XML format uploaded

Data on Foreign Office Official Development Assistance for 2014 to 2015, Q4.

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 24 August 2015
seen at 16:36, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed FOI2015/01991 due to incorrect redactions

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses published during the week commencing 24 August 2015.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA) Frontline 2014 to 2015 Q4
seen at 16:36, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: XML format uploaded

Data on Foreign Office Official Development Assistance for 2014 to 2015 Q4.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA) International Subscriptions 2014 to 2015 Q4
seen at 16:36, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: XML format uploaded

Data on Foreign Office Official Development Assistance for 2014 to 2015 Q4.

Decision: The James William Pemberton Trust: Inquiry report
seen at 16:36, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

A statement of the results of a commission inquiry into The James William Pemberton Trust (registered charity number 1060590).

Research and analysis: Supported accommodation review
seen at 16:36, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

This research was commissioned to improve the evidence we have about supported housing, where data about the scale and scope of the sector has not been collected in England and Scotland since 2009. Supported ...

Guidance: MGN 558 (M) Life-Saving Appliances - Marine Evacuation Systems (MES) - Servicing and Deployments
seen at 16:36, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revision 2 uploaded

Notice to all:

shipowners ship operators and managers masters, officers and crew of merchant ships manufacturers of MES service agents of MES UK recognised...
Notice: Supporting space startups: business incubator call 2016-17
seen at 16:36, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

The space sector is a UK success story, with growth averaging over 8% per annum over the last decade, a turnover in excess of £11bn per annum and ambitious plans to achieve 10% of the global space market...

Form: Request to pay by credit card (CLC) (MSF 5187)
seen at 16:36, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New revision uploaded

Complete and return to clc@mcga.gov.uk to pay for a certificate by credit or debit card.

Guidance: MCA approved doctors: overseas
seen at 16:36, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update MCA Approved doctors overseas 21 November 2016

This list is for seafarers looking for non UK-based approved doctors (ADs) who are able to carry out ENG 1 medical examinations.

Guidance: Financial sanctions, Syria
seen at 16:36, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with: Latest Treasury Notice, 17/11/2016, Syria (Reg 2016/1996)

In 2011 the European Union imposed asset freezing measures on certain persons identified as being responsible for the violent...

Transparency data: Teaching schools and system leadership: monthly report
seen at 16:35, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

This is a monthly report that states the number of system leaders designated by the National College for Teaching and Leadership.

This includes:

national leaders of education (NLEs) teaching...
Guidance: CMR Bulletin 30
seen at 16:35, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Claims management regulation (CMR) business bulletin number 30 contains guidance and information about:

Holiday sickness claims ASA rulings on advertising Data protection requirements when dealing...
Research and analysis: Veterinary Antimicrobial Resistance and Sales Surveillance 2015
seen at 16:35, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Due to a typographical error, amendments have been made to the results presented in the EU Harmonised Monitoring data on pages 13, 33 (Figure 3.1), 34 (Table 3.1), 35 (Table 3.2) and 87 (Table A10.1...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 16:35, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added firing times week commencing 21 November 2016

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

Guidance: Material measures type exam certificates (length and capacity)
seen at 16:34, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Certificates UK 0126 - 0034, UK 0126 - 0166 and UK 0126 - 0126 have been revised.

A list of certificates issued to manufacturers of material measures of length and capacity under the Measuring ...

Statutory guidance: UK national certificates for liquids other than water fuel dispensers
seen at 16:33, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Certificate 2286/80 has been revised.

UK national certificates issued by the National Measurement and Regulation Office in accordance with the provisions of section 12 of the Weights and Measures...

Guidance: Security information reports
seen at 16:33, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated DSO.

Home Office detention services order about completing and accessing security information reports within immigration detention centres.

Guidance: Apprenticeship reforms: information for employers
seen at 16:33, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

This factsheet provides information to help you understand the new apprenticeship standards being designed by employers and the funding changes that are due to be introduced from May 2017.

For more information...

Guidance: Key stage 1 and 2: prepare for the mathematics tests
seen at 16:33, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

This guidance provides information about how to prepare for the key stages 1 and 2 mathematics tests from 2017.

It includes equipment lists and advice on answering particular types of question.

Guidance: Managing detainees' money over £1000
seen at 16:33, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated DSO.

Home Office detention service order about managing detainees’ money over the value of £1000.

Guidance: Using profits from shops in immigration removal centres
seen at 16:33, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated DSO.

Detention services order about how the Home Office uses shop profits from immigration removal centres, residential short-term holding facilities and pre-departure accommodation.

Guidance: Zimbabwe: country information and guidance
seen at 16:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance on 'sexual orientation and gender identity'.

Country information and guidance reports are used by UK Visas and Immigration officials to make decisions in asylum and human rights...

Guidance: Accreditation of GCSEs, AS and A levels for teaching from 2017
seen at 16:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: OCR GCSE classical civilisation accredited. GCSE sociology updated. AS and A level politics updated. AS level design & technology updated.

The timetable shows the dates by which exam boards have...

Correspondence: Government response to the review of the surveillance camera code of practice
seen at 16:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Letter from the commissioner published.

The Surveillance Camera Commissioner (SCC) carried out a review of the surveillance camera code of practice in 2015.

The documents above are...

Guidance: Alternative provision census 2017: guide
seen at 16:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document. Changes are described in the document's version history.

Help for local authorities and providers of alternative provision (AP) to:

understand the purpose and scope of...
Open consultation: Proposal to make Nasonex Allergy Control Nasal Spray available without prescription.
seen at 16:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).
We want to know what you think Nasonex Allergy Control 0.05% Nasal Spray is used to treat the symptoms of hayfever (also called seasonal allergic rhinitis) and perennial allergic rhinitis (this occurs throughout...
Guidance: Vietnam: country information and guidance
seen at 16:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance on 'trafficking'.

Country information and guidance reports are used by UK Visas and Immigration officials to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications. The reports...

Guidance: Endoscope rinse water scheme: recent reports
seen at 16:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added endoscope rinse water scheme: distribution EW14 report.

The examinations covered are:

colony count at 28°C to 32°C for 5 days Pseudomonas aeruginosa yeasts moulds Mycobacterium...
Guidance: Environmental swab scheme: recent reports
seen at 16:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added environmental swab scheme: distribution ES5 report.

This scheme is suitable for laboratories that analyse:

swabs for hygiene indicator organisms from both random and template areas...
Form: Children and family social work workforce return
seen at 16:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced individual data collection form with a version that has improved validation checks.

These documents cover the period 1 October 2015 to 30 September 2016.

This year local authorities...

Guidance: European passport return service: England
seen at 16:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New local authority service for north Lincolnshire.

Use this guide to find the details of local authorities in England that offer a European passport return service for registration certificate...

Press release: New ministerial appointment: Lord Henley
seen at 16:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has been pleased to approve the following ministerial appointment:

The Rt Hon Lord Henley as a Lord in Waiting (Government Whip) Background

This a paid ministerial role.

Lord Henley...

Press release: Consultation on funding reform for supported accommodation sector
seen at 16:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Proposals to ensure a sustainable future for the sector were announced in September, along with a commitment to consult on the details.

As previously announced, from 2019/20 a new funding model for supported...

Speech: High Commissioner Judith Macgregor speaks at AMR conference in South Africa
seen at 16:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Department of Health, Republic of South Africa and the UK Department of Health hosted a regional conference on Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance on the 17th and 18th November, at NICD, Johannesburg...

News story: Defence Minister recognises transformative innovation
seen at 16:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) identified innovation – generating ideas and putting them into practice to overcome challenges and exploit opportunities – as a vital element in developing...

News story: Signing ceremony completes £250m Aberdeen City Region Deal
seen at 16:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The terms of the deal commit both the UK Government and Scottish Government to jointly investing up to £250m whilst Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council and local partners are committed to investing...

News story: Animal medicines improvement notice: Animalcare
seen at 16:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: This Notice has been complied with

This Notice was issued for advertising the non-medicinal product Oticurant with therapeutic claims at the BVNA Congress:

the product Oticurant was displayed...
Speech: "South Sudan is deteriorating before our very eyes."
seen at 16:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr. President and thank you to the briefers. I would like to begin by paying particular tribute to Special Representative Ellen Løj for leading the UN Mission in South Sudan through an extremely difficult...

Speech: "We need the UN-AU partnership to continue to grow and strengthen so that we are more than the sum of our parts."
seen at 16:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr President,

The United Kingdom aligns itself fully with the statement given by Spain and is pleased to make two further points on the United Nations – African Union partnership. A partnership which ...

Guidance: SFA: qualification achievement rates 2016 to 2017
seen at 14:42, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

In 2015 to 2016 we changed the names of qualification success rates (QSR) to qualification achievement rates (QAR) in preparation for the introduction of a broader range of success measures in the future.

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: causative agents report
seen at 14:41, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 46, 2016.

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

For historical data, email <...

Transparency data: DfE and executive agency spend over £25,000: 2016 to 2017
seen at 14:41, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added DfE spend for October 2016.

Data for spending over &pound;25,000 by:

Department for Education (DfE) Standards and Testing Agency (STA) Education Funding Agency (EFA) National...
Transparency data: Teachers' pension scheme payments: 2016 to 2017
seen at 14:41, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added pension scheme payment spend for October 2016.

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

Transparency data: DfE and executive agency ePCS spend over £500: 2016 to 2017
seen at 14:41, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added ePCS spend for October 2016.

Details of all ePCS expenditure over &pound;500 by:

Department for Education (DfE) Education Funding Agency (EFA) National College for Teaching...
Transparency data: DH workforce information: 2016
seen at 14:41, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for September.

Information about the number of people employed by DH and its agencies during 2016 including:

staff headcount by grade the number of agency workers the number...
Transparency data: Department of Health prompt payment of suppliers
seen at 14:41, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added figures for Q1 and 2 (Apr to Sept) of the financial year 2016 to 2017.

Quarterly data showing the percentage of suppliers paid within 5 days and 30 days of the Department of Health receiving...

Guidance: DBS National Security Vetting Solution Portal: guidance for sponsors
seen at 14:41, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest form

This user guide provides instruction to Sponsors and explains how to activate their NSVS Portal account and use the NSVS Portals (ALI/PSN or Internet) from a Sponsor’s ...

Guidance: Nigeria: country information and guidance
seen at 14:40, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance on 'trafficking of women'.

Country information and guidance reports are used by UK Visas and Immigration officials to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications. The...

Guidance: Employer sponsorship: restricted certificate allocations
seen at 14:40, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

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

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

Research and analysis: Avian influenza (bird flu) in Europe
seen at 14:40, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the latest updated situation assessment.

A preliminary outbreak assessment for avian influenza (H5 and H7 strains) in Europe and an updated outbreak assessment for H5N8 in Europe.

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Research and analysis: Bluetongue virus (BTV-8) in France
seen at 14:40, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the latest updated situation assessment.

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

We monitor any major, notifiable...

FOI release: Statistics of vehicle breakdowns on UK motorways and A-roads FOI
seen at 14:39, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for the number of vehicle breakdowns on UK motorways and A-roads.

Official Statistics: Water situation report: east of England
seen at 14:39, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New monthly update added

Summary of rainfall, soil moisture deficits, river flow, groundwater levels and reservoir stocks in the east of England.

Corporate report: Companies House staff survey 2016
seen at 14:39, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

The staff survey was carried out in October 2016 and 72% of Companies House employees responded with an overall engagement score of 63%.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA) International Subscriptions 2015 to 2016
seen at 14:39, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: XML format attached.

Data for quarters 1 to 4, financial year 2015 to 2016.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA) British Council 2015 to 2016
seen at 14:39, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: XML format attached

Data for quarters 1 to 4, financial year 2015 to 2016.

Guidance: European passport return service: Greater London
seen at 14:39, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New local authority service for Brent.

Use this guide to find the details of local authorities in London that offer a European passport return service for registration certificate and

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA) British Council 2014 to 2015 Q4
seen at 14:39, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: XML format added

Data on Foreign Office Official Development Assistance through the British Council.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA) Frontline 2015 to 2016
seen at 14:39, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: xml format uploaded.

Data on Foreign Office Official Development Assistance for 2015 to 2016.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA) FCO Programme Spend 2015 to 2016
seen at 14:38, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: XML Document uploaded

Data for quarters 1 to 4, financial year 2015 to 2016.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA) FCO Programme Spend 2014 to 2015 Q4
seen at 14:38, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: XML format uploaded

Data on Foreign Office Official Development Assistance for 2014 to 2015, Q4.

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 24 August 2015
seen at 14:34, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed FOI2015/01991 due to incorrect redactions

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses published during the week commencing 24 August 2015.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA) Frontline 2014 to 2015 Q4
seen at 14:33, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: XML format uploaded

Data on Foreign Office Official Development Assistance for 2014 to 2015 Q4.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA) International Subscriptions 2014 to 2015 Q4
seen at 14:33, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: XML format uploaded

Data on Foreign Office Official Development Assistance for 2014 to 2015 Q4.

Decision: The James William Pemberton Trust: Inquiry report
seen at 14:33, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

A statement of the results of a commission inquiry into The James William Pemberton Trust (registered charity number 1060590).

Research and analysis: Supported accommodation review
seen at 14:33, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

This research was commissioned to improve the evidence we have about supported housing, where data about the scale and scope of the sector has not been collected in England and Scotland since 2009. Supported ...

Guidance: MGN 558 (M) Life-Saving Appliances - Marine Evacuation Systems (MES) - Servicing and Deployments
seen at 14:33, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revision 2 uploaded

Notice to all:

shipowners ship operators and managers masters, officers and crew of merchant ships manufacturers of MES service agents of MES UK recognised...
Notice: Supporting space startups: business incubator call 2016-17
seen at 14:33, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

The space sector is a UK success story, with growth averaging over 8% per annum over the last decade, a turnover in excess of &pound;11bn per annum and ambitious plans to achieve 10% of the global space market...

Form: Request to pay by credit card (CLC) (MSF 5187)
seen at 14:33, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New revision uploaded

Complete and return to clc@mcga.gov.uk to pay for a certificate by credit or debit card.

Guidance: MCA approved doctors: overseas
seen at 14:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update MCA Approved doctors overseas 21 November 2016

This list is for seafarers looking for non UK-based approved doctors (ADs) who are able to carry out ENG 1 medical examinations.

Guidance: MCA approved doctors UK based
seen at 14:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated MCA Approved doctors UK based 21 November 2016

This list is for seafarers who need to get an ENG1 medical fitness certificate, and to find a Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved...

Guidance: Financial sanctions: consolidated list of targets
seen at 14:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with: Latest Treasury Notice, 17/11/2016, Syria (Reg 2016/1996)

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation is responsible for the implementation and administration of international...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, Syria
seen at 14:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with: Latest Treasury Notice, 17/11/2016, Syria (Reg 2016/1996)

In 2011 the European Union imposed asset freezing measures on certain persons identified as being responsible for the violent...

NHS Funding
seen at 14:30, 21 November in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter from Jonathan Ashworth to Andrew Dilnot regarding NHS Funding

NHS Funding
seen at 14:30, 21 November in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter from Dr Mark Porter to Sir Andrew Dilnot regarding NHS Funding

NHS Funding
seen at 14:30, 21 November in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter from Ed Humpherson to Dr Mark Porter regarding NHS Funding

NHS Funding
seen at 14:30, 21 November in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter from Ed Humpherson to Jonathan Ashworth MP regarding NHS Funding

Speech: CBI annual conference 2016: Prime Minister's speech
seen at 14:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

A week ago, I spoke at the Lord Mayor’s Banquet at the Guildhall and set out Britain’s historic global opportunity – to lead the world in understanding the extent to which some people feel left behind ...

News story: Search for the apprentice team of the year begins
seen at 14:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Brathay Apprentice Challenge 2017 has launched and we are encouraging employers and training to enter their apprentices in the search for the apprentice team of the year.

Now in its 6th year, the ...

Press release: Drop in to meet Ouse Washes team
seen at 14:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

They will have the opportunity to see plans of proposed bank works and to speak to the project team about them.

Two events will be held, the first in Welney on Thursday 24 November at the new Welney Parish...

Press release: Environment Agency warns communities to be prepared for flooding
seen at 14:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Communities in the south west, particularly Devon and Somerset, and parts of the north of England are warned to be prepared for possible flooding and disruption today and tomorrow (Tuesday 22 November).

<...
News story: David Davis travels to Brussels and Strasbourg
seen at 14:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The meetings will not seek to open negotiations, which will only begin after Article 50 is triggered, but to lay the ground for a constructive dialogue and a smooth and orderly exit which is in the interests ...

Guidance: Early years census 2017: guide
seen at 11:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced document - changes are described in the document's version history.

This guide will help you to:

understand the purpose of the early years census understand changes from the ...
Guidance: Duty solicitor scheme boundary consultations
seen at 11:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation with Aylesbury and High Wycombe scheme members published.

This page contains consultations on scheme boundary changes following police station and court closures. Also listed are responses...

Guidance: SFA: qualification achievement rates 2016 to 2017
seen at 11:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

In 2015 to 2016 we changed the names of qualification success rates (QSR) to qualification achievement rates (QAR) in preparation for the introduction of a broader range of success measures in the future.

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: causative agents report
seen at 11:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 46, 2016.

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

For historical data, email <...

Notice: SE10 9NY, London Underground Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 11:32, 21 November 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: Non-profit private registered providers authorised to use category 6 of the General Consent (charges to lenders)
seen at 11:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List updated (21 November 2016).

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

Transparency data: DfE and executive agency spend over £25,000: 2016 to 2017
seen at 11:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added DfE spend for October 2016.

Data for spending over &pound;25,000 by:

Department for Education (DfE) Standards and Testing Agency (STA) Education Funding Agency (EFA) National...
Transparency data: Teachers' pension scheme payments: 2016 to 2017
seen at 11:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added pension scheme payment spend for October 2016.

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

Transparency data: DfE and executive agency ePCS spend over £500: 2016 to 2017
seen at 11:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added ePCS spend for October 2016.

Details of all ePCS expenditure over &pound;500 by:

Department for Education (DfE) Education Funding Agency (EFA) National College for Teaching...
Press release: Planned roadworks in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, BANES, Wiltshire, West Dorset and Devon: weekly summary for Monday 21 November to Sunday 27 November 2016
seen at 11:30, 21 November 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: PM announces major research boost to make Britain the go-to place for innovators and investors
seen at 11:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).
additional &pound;2 billion government investment per year for research and development by the end of this Parliament new Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund will help Britain capitalise on its strengths...
Press release: Report 23/2016: Fatal accident at Grimston Lane level crossing
seen at 11:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Summary

At 12:19 hrs on Tuesday 23 February 2016, a pedestrian was struck and fatally injured by a train on Grimston Lane footpath level crossing in Trimley St Martin, Suffolk.

The train was travelling...

Press release: Business-led innovation at the heart of the industrial strategy
seen at 11:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Welcoming the news that the Prime Minister is announcing an additional &pound;2 billion investment in research and development, Chief Executive of Innovate UK Dr Ruth McKernan said:

The ...

Press release: October 2016 Transaction Data
seen at 11:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

In October:

Land Registry completed 1,532,007 applications the South East topped the table of regional applications with 358,770 Birmingham topped the table of local authority applications by area...
Speech: A second city that's second to none
seen at 11:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Good evening everyone, it’s great to be here.

I’m looking forward to joining you all for the main course in a moment.

I was in India a little while back, selling the benefits of investing in...

Guidance: Philippines - list of translators and interpreters
seen at 10:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

The following list of translators and interpreters has been prepared by the British Embassy Manila for the convenience of British Nationals who may require these services and assistance in the Philippines. It...

Guidance: Bereavement information for Laos
seen at 10:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Information to assist those bereaved following the death of a British national in Laos.

Form: Workplace Charging Scheme: grant claim form for installing charging equipment
seen at 10:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Grant claim form for authorised OLEV installers to claim the grant on behalf of the applicant workplace.

To claim the grant you must:

download the above form, complete it and save it upload ...
Guidance: Workplace Charging Scheme guidance for applicants, installers and manufacturers
seen at 10:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance document updated.

The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a voucher-based scheme that provides support towards the up-front costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle chargepoints...

Form: Workplace Charging Scheme: application form
seen at 10:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Application form for workplaces to apply for grant funding under the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS).

To claim the grant you must:

download the above form, complete it and save it attach the...
Guidance: Workplace Charging Scheme approved chargepoint list
seen at 10:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of approved WCS chargepoints updated.

Details of manufacturers and chargepoint models approved by the Office of Low Emission Vehicles under the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS).

This...

Guidance: CAR Bereavement Information Pack
seen at 10:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

This bereavement pack/information in CAR has been prepared for British Nationals who require information on death in CAR.

Guidance: Belarus – List of Lawyers
seen at 10:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of lawyers updated

The following list of English speaking lawyers in Belarus has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require legal advice. Our aim is to provide our ...

Guidance: Belarus – Prisoner Pack
seen at 10:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Vice Consul updated

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

Promotional material: Diabetic eye screening: slit lamp examination
seen at 10:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

This leaflet explains diabetic eye screening using slit lamp and why it is offered.

It should be sent to people who cannot be screened using digital photography, with their invitation to screening.

Promotional material: Baby carries a gene for sickle cell: description in brief
seen at 10:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated rebranded version of leaflet

This publication explains the consequences of a baby carrying a gene for sickle cell.

The document includes information about:

detection of ...
Official Statistics: Latest weekly wholesale fruit and vegetable prices
seen at 10:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly dataset and prices.

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

Form: PAYE: apply for a Section 690 or informal treaty direction (S690)
seen at 10:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Apply for a direction from HM Revenue and Customs under Section 690 ITEPA 2003 to operate PAYE.

Either:

use the online form service (sign in to, or set up a Government Gateway account) <...
Guidance: Confirmation statement
seen at 10:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Share capital section: full statement of capital needs to be included with first confirmation statement.

This guide is for directors, secretaries and persons acting as advisers to UK registered...

Guidance: Early years census 2017: guide
seen at 10:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced document - changes are described in the document's version history.

This guide will help you to:

understand the purpose of the early years census understand changes from the ...
Press release: Planned roadworks in Devon and Cornwall: weekly summary for Monday 21 November to Sunday 27 November 2016
seen at 10:30, 21 November 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 21 to Sunday 27 November 2016
seen at 10:30, 21 November 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: Report 23/2016: Fatal accident at Grimston Lane level crossing
seen at 10:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Summary

At 12:19 hrs on Tuesday 23 February 2016, a pedestrian was struck and fatally injured by a train on Grimston Lane footpath level crossing in Trimley St Martin, Suffolk.

The train was travelling...

Press release: Planned road works in the North West: summary for Monday 21 to Sunday 27 November 2016
seen at 10:30, 21 November 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 18 November and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances...

Press release: Better journeys in Midlands as Highways England completes work early
seen at 10:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Repair work at the A34/A500 Talke Junction near Stoke will mean safer journeys for people travelling near Stoke. Phase one of the scheme is being completed today (Friday) with the road opening from 6am tomorrow...

News story: Animal medicines seizure : Mr K Prescott, Dromara, County Down
seen at 10:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The following products were seized:

1 x Equibactin vet oral paste for horses (POM-V)

2 x Tranquigel – unauthorised in the UK

Equibactin vet was seized under Schedule 3, paragraph 3 (Retail...

News story: Animal medicines seizure : Mr A Dunlop, Omagh County Tyrone
seen at 10:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The following product was seized:

1 x Relaquine 35mg Oral Gel for Horses (POM-V)

This product was seized under Schedule 3, Paragraph 3 (Retail supply of veterinary medicinal products) of the Veterinary...

Guidance: Philippines - list of translators and interpreters
seen at 09:33, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

The following list of translators and interpreters has been prepared by the British Embassy Manila for the convenience of British Nationals who may require these services and assistance in the Philippines. It...

Guidance: Execution of deeds (PG8)
seen at 09:33, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 6.2 has been amended to make it clear that an opinion given by a lawyer practising in a foreign jurisdiction must not be conditional or qualified in any way.

The aim of this guide is to...

Guidance: Bereavement information for Laos
seen at 09:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Information to assist those bereaved following the death of a British national in Laos.

Form: Workplace Charging Scheme: grant claim form for installing charging equipment
seen at 09:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Grant claim form for authorised OLEV installers to claim the grant on behalf of the applicant workplace.

To claim the grant you must:

download the above form, complete it and save it upload ...
Guidance: Workplace Charging Scheme guidance for applicants, installers and manufacturers
seen at 09:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance document updated.

The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a voucher-based scheme that provides support towards the up-front costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle chargepoints...

Form: Workplace Charging Scheme: application form
seen at 09:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Application form for workplaces to apply for grant funding under the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS).

To claim the grant you must:

download the above form, complete it and save it attach the...
Guidance: Workplace Charging Scheme approved chargepoint list
seen at 09:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of approved WCS chargepoints updated.

Details of manufacturers and chargepoint models approved by the Office of Low Emission Vehicles under the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS).

This...

Guidance: CAR Bereavement Information Pack
seen at 09:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

This bereavement pack/information in CAR has been prepared for British Nationals who require information on death in CAR.

Guidance: Belarus – List of Lawyers
seen at 09:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of lawyers updated

The following list of English speaking lawyers in Belarus has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require legal advice. Our aim is to provide our ...

Guidance: Belarus – Prisoner Pack
seen at 09:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Vice Consul updated

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

Promotional material: Diabetic eye screening: slit lamp examination
seen at 09:32, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

This leaflet explains diabetic eye screening using slit lamp and why it is offered.

It should be sent to people who cannot be screened using digital photography, with their invitation to screening.

Promotional material: Baby carries a gene for sickle cell: description in brief
seen at 09:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated rebranded version of leaflet

This publication explains the consequences of a baby carrying a gene for sickle cell.

The document includes information about:

detection of ...
Notice: Funding competition: manufacturing and materials round 2
seen at 09:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the guidance for applicants and registration link.

Innovate UK is to invest up to &pound;15 million in innovation projects in manufacturing and/or materials. We will fund projects that...

Official Statistics: Local Authority Food Law Enforcement Returns 2015 to 2016
seen at 09:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

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

Official Statistics: Latest weekly wholesale fruit and vegetable prices
seen at 09:31, 21 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly dataset and prices.

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

Press release: PM announces a £2 billion investment in research and development
seen at 09:30, 21 November in News and communications (Our copy).

In her first speech to the CBI Annual Conference today, Prime Minister Theresa May will outline the first steps in a modern, ambitious Industrial Strategy which will build on the country’s strengths and address...