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02 December 2016

News story: DVSA supports new LGV industry driving instructor scheme
seen at 22:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

DVSA has run its own voluntary register of LGV driving instructors for some time, but is bringing the scheme to an end on 31 December 2016.

This will allow DVSA to focus on carrying out driving tests ...

Press release: Gambian presidential elections
seen at 21:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, said:

I congratulate Adama Barrow on his victory in the Gambian presidential election on 1 December and President Yahya Jammeh for his statesmanship in respecting the...

News story: David Davis makes first trip to Spain
seen at 21:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

He held an hour long meeting today in Madrid with Spain’s Deputy Prime Minister, Soraya Saenz de Santamaria, and Foreign Minister Alfonso Dastis.

Mr Davis updated the Spanish Ministers on the Government...

Transparency data: CMA panel expenses: Q4 2015/16
seen at 20:32, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) panel members’ business expenses for Quarter 4 2015/16.

Guidance: Incorporation and names
seen at 20:32, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: English HTML version added. Annexes seperated.

This guide includes information and advice about:

how to incorporate a limited company the type of company you wish to incorporate the...
Statutory guidance: Growth duty: statutory guidance
seen at 20:31, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Under the Deregulation Act 2015 regulators are required to consider economic growth. This document provides guidance for regulators on their responsibilities under the growth duty. It also explains to ...

Statutory guidance: Business impact target: statutory guidance
seen at 20:31, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The business impact taget (BIT) concerns the economic impact of regulation on businesses. This guidance is to assist regulators in implementing the provisions of the BIT. It is aimed at policy-makers, analysts...

Consultation outcome: Business impact target, growth duty and Small Business Appeals Champion
seen at 20:31, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added government response.

We’re seeking your views on which regulators to bring within scope of the business impact target (BIT), growth duty and Small Business Appeals Champion. We’re also asking...

Consultation outcome: Business payment practices and policies: duty to report
seen at 20:31, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added governmnt response.

We want to know if we should ask companies to report on a series of measurements that will tell us about their payment performance. We propose to include the:

...
Correspondence: Letter and written notice to the London Borough of Hackney (2 December 2016)
seen at 20:31, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government writes to the London Borough of Hackney giving notice of a direction that he proposes to give to the authority under section 4A of the 1986 Act (Recommended...

Correspondence: Letter and written notice to the London Borough of Waltham Forest (2 December 2016)
seen at 20:31, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government writes to the London Borough of Waltham Forest giving notice of a direction that he proposes to give to the authority under section 4A of the 1986 Act...

Correspondence: Letter and written notice to the London Borough of Newham (2 December 2016)
seen at 20:31, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government writes to the London Borough of Newham giving notice of a direction that he proposes to give to the authority under section 4A of the 1986 Act (Recommended...

Form: Disclaim a lasting power of attorney
seen at 20:31, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

Use this form if you no longer want to be an attorney (called ‘disclaiming’ responsibility).

To request any document in an alternative format such as Braille, audio or...

Research and analysis: Respiratory infections: laboratory reports 2016
seen at 20:31, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 10(42) report uploaded

A monthly summation of infection reports made to PHE Colindale, from PHE and NHS laboratories.

This report comprises six routine data tables:

reports ...
News story: PM phone call with President Santos of Colombia: 2 December 2016
seen at 20:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister called President Santos of Colombia today.

She offered her sincere condolences on the recent plane crash, saying it had been a tragic...

Research and analysis: Eritrea: country information and guidance IAGCI review
seen at 18:36, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Country information and guidance review conducted by the IAGCI for Eritrea.

These reviews include:

IAGCI’s recommendations and requests for changes to the country guidance IAGCI’s review of...
Guidance: Taximeter type examination certificates
seen at 18:36, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Certificates UK/0126/0199, UK/0126/0202, UK/0126/0203, UK/0126/0204, UK/0126/0207 and UK/0126/0209 have been added.

A list of certificates issued to manufacturers of taximeters under the Measuring...

Research and analysis: Pakistan: country information and guidance IAGCI review
seen at 18:36, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Country information and guidance review conducted by the IAGCI for Pakistan.

These reviews include:

IAGCI’s recommendations and requests for changes to the country guidance IAGCI’s review ...
Research and analysis: Libya: country information and guidance IAGCI review
seen at 18:36, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Country information and guidance review conducted by the IAGCI for Libya.

These reviews include:

IAGCI’s recommendations and requests for changes to the country guidance IAGCI’s review of ...
Statutory guidance: UK national certificates for liquids other than water fuel dispensers
seen at 18:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Supplement to Certificate Numbers 1918, 1940,1967, 2017, 2162, 2176, 2286, 2437, 2486, 2536, 2619 and 2650.

UK national certificates issued by Regulatory Delivery in accordance with the provisions...

Guidance: Automatic weighing instruments type examination certificates
seen at 18:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Certificates UK/0126/0001 Revision 4, UK 0126/0132 Revision 8, UK/0126/0195, UK/0126/0197, and UK/0126/0205 Revision1, have been added.

A list of certificates issued to manufacturers of automatic...

Statutory guidance: Non-automatic weighing instruments type approval certificates UK/2966 to UK/3065
seen at 18:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: NAWI Certificates UK 2974 revision 1, UK 3032, UK 3035 (Revision 1), UK 3040, UK 3042, UK 3054 (Revision 2), UK 3065 and UK 3002 (German version) have been added.

Regulatory Delivery issues type...

Guidance: Panel deputies: list of court-approved professionals
seen at 18:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated panel list as of 2 December 2016

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

Research and analysis: Syria: country information and guidance IAGCI review
seen at 18:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Country information and guidance review conducted by the IAGCI for Syria.

These reviews include:

IAGCI’s recommendations and requests for changes to the country guidance IAGCI’s review of ...
Research and analysis: China: country information and guidance IAGCI review
seen at 18:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Country information and guidance review conducted by the IAGCI for China.

These reviews include:

IAGCI’s recommendations and requests for changes to the country guidance IAGCI’s review of ...
Research and analysis: India: country information and guidance IAGCI review
seen at 18:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Country information and guidance review conducted by the IAGCI for India.

These reviews include:

IAGCI’s recommendations and requests for changes to the country guidance IAGCI’s review of ...
Form: Renewables obligation and small scale feed-in tariffs: apply for compensation
seen at 18:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated application form.

This guidance sets out how businesses can claim compensation for the indirect costs of renewables obligation (RO) and small scale feed-in tariff (FiT). It includes information...

Transparency data: CMA panel expenses: Q4 2015/16
seen at 18:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) panel members’ business expenses for Quarter 4 2015/16.

Transparency data: CMA board expenses: Q3 2015/16
seen at 18:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) board members’ business expenses for Quarter 3 2015/16.

Transparency data: CMA panel expenses: Q3 2015/16
seen at 18:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) panel members’ business expenses for Quarter 3 2015/16.

Transparency data: CMA board expenses: Q4 2015/16
seen at 18:34, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) board members’ business expenses for Quarter 4 2015/16.

Transparency data: CMA board expenses: Q1 2016/17
seen at 18:34, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) board members’ business expenses for Quarter 1 2016/17.

Transparency data: CMA panel expenses: Q1 2016/17
seen at 18:34, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) panel members’ business expenses for Quarter 1 2016/17.

Transparency data: CMA board expenses: Q2 2016/17
seen at 18:34, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) board members’ business expenses for Quarter 2 2016/17.

Transparency data: CMA panel expenses: Q2 2016/17
seen at 18:34, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) panel members’ business expenses for Quarter 2 2016/17.

Guidance: Independent Advisory Group on Country Information (IAGCI)
seen at 18:34, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The IAGCI was established in March 2009 by the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration and succeeded the Advisory Panel on Country Information (APCI). The IAGCI makes recommendations to the ...

Guidance: Iraq: country information and guidance IAGCI review
seen at 18:34, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Country information and guidance review conducted by the IAGCI for Iraq.

These reviews include:

IAGCI’s recommendations and requests for changes to the country guidance IAGCI’s review of responses...
Guidance: Criteria for inspections of the UK’s border and immigration functions
seen at 18:34, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Independent Chief Inspector has developed a set of criteria against which his staff conduct inspections.

He tailors the criteria to individual inspections and makes them available to the Home...

Guidance: How to influence the work of the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration
seen at 18:34, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Chief Inspector is committed to ensuring that organisations with experience in immigration, asylum and border security issues have an opportunity to contribute regularly to his work. Their views inform his...

Correspondence: Circular 010/2016: a change to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
seen at 18:34, 2 December in Search (Our copy).
Broad subject: Crime and disorder Issue date: 2 December 2016 From: Crime, Policing and Fire Group (CPFG) – Drugs and Alcohol Unit Sub category: Drug offences Implementation date: 14 December 2016 For...
Guidance: Incorporation and names
seen at 18:34, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: English HTML version added. Annexes seperated.

This guide includes information and advice about:

how to incorporate a limited company the type of company you wish to incorporate the...
Statutory guidance: Growth duty: statutory guidance
seen at 18:34, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Under the Deregulation Act 2015 regulators are required to consider economic growth. This document provides guidance for regulators on their responsibilities under the growth duty. It also explains to ...

Statutory guidance: Business impact target: statutory guidance
seen at 18:34, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The business impact taget (BIT) concerns the economic impact of regulation on businesses. This guidance is to assist regulators in implementing the provisions of the BIT. It is aimed at policy-makers, analysts...

Consultation outcome: Business impact target, growth duty and Small Business Appeals Champion
seen at 18:33, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added government response.

We’re seeking your views on which regulators to bring within scope of the business impact target (BIT), growth duty and Small Business Appeals Champion. We’re also asking...

Consultation outcome: Business payment practices and policies: duty to report
seen at 18:31, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added governmnt response.

We want to know if we should ask companies to report on a series of measurements that will tell us about their payment performance. We propose to include the:

...
Correspondence: Letter and written notice to the London Borough of Hackney (2 December 2016)
seen at 18:31, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government writes to the London Borough of Hackney giving notice of a direction that he proposes to give to the authority under section 4A of the 1986 Act (Recommended...

Correspondence: Letter and written notice to the London Borough of Waltham Forest (2 December 2016)
seen at 18:31, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government writes to the London Borough of Waltham Forest giving notice of a direction that he proposes to give to the authority under section 4A of the 1986 Act...

Correspondence: Letter and written notice to the London Borough of Newham (2 December 2016)
seen at 18:31, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government writes to the London Borough of Newham giving notice of a direction that he proposes to give to the authority under section 4A of the 1986 Act (Recommended...

Form: Disclaim a lasting power of attorney
seen at 18:31, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

Use this form if you no longer want to be an attorney (called ‘disclaiming’ responsibility).

To request any document in an alternative format such as Braille, audio or...

Form: Disclaim an enduring power of attorney
seen at 18:31, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

Use this form if you no longer want to be an attorney (called ‘disclaiming’ responsibility).

To request any document in an alternative format such as Braille, audio or...

News story: Home Secretary hosts forum to end FGM
seen at 18:30, 2 December in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Home Secretary Amber Rudd has brought together government ministers, frontline professionals, charities, campaigners and survivors to co-ordinate efforts to end female genital mutilation (FGM) at home and abroad...

News story: Work progresses at Lightning pace
seen at 18:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The contract has been awarded to Wates Construction Ltd and forms part of a £250 million programme of works, part of the major investment by the Ministry of Defence, to ready the station for the arrival...

Press release: Boost to small businesses as payment reporting rules unveiled for large firms
seen at 18:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
government sets out measures to increase transparency of payment practices to support small firms ahead of Small Business Saturday from April 2017 large businesses will have to publish details twice...
Press release: Government action to help local newspapers - tax-breaks and action on council newsletters
seen at 18:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

At Budget 2016, the then Chancellor announced a new £1,500 business rates discount for office space occupied by local newspapers as they adapt to new technology and changing circumstances.

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News story: DVSA supports new LGV industry driving instructor scheme
seen at 18:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

DVSA has run its own voluntary register of LGV driving instructors for some time, but is bringing the scheme to an end on 31 December 2016.

This will allow DVSA to focus on carrying out driving tests ...

Press release: UK commits to European collaboration on science and exploration, satellite technology and services
seen at 18:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
€670.5 million investment in satellite technology for UK industry and science, including telecommunications, Earth observation, navigation and satellite services supporting every sector of the economy, including...
Correspondence: Letter to awarding organisations: qualification specifications
seen at 16:44, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Ofqual’s General Condition E3.1 requires awarding organisations to publish a specification for each regulated qualification they offer. This letter reminds regulated organisations that they need to link to a ...

Corporate report: Land Registry people survey 2016
seen at 16:44, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The people survey is the annual Civil Service-wide survey of staff attitudes and experiences of work.

Guidance: Individualised Learner Record (ILR): sources of data
seen at 16:44, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of Learning aim search user guide uploaded on 2 December 2016.

We use the individualised learner record (ILR) data to calculate funding earned by publicly funded colleges, training ...

Research and analysis: Local reference rents, listed by BRMA and property size (November 2016)
seen at 16:44, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

For releases prior to October 2014 see the National Archives website.

Statutory guidance: Non-automatic weighing instruments type approval certificates UK/2251 to UK/2802
seen at 16:40, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Certificates UK 2637, Revision 5 and UK 2786, Revision 3 have been added.

The National Measurement and Regulation Office issues type approval certificates under the Non-automatic weighing instruments...

Guidance: Material measures type exam certificates (length and capacity)
seen at 16:40, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Certificate UK/0126/0214 has been added.

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

Statutory guidance: UK national certificates for intoxicating liquor beer meters
seen at 16:40, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Certificates UK 3048 and UK 2998, Revision 1 has been added.

UK national certificates issued by Regulatory Delivery in accordance with the provisions of section 12 of the Weights and Measures ...

Official Statistics: Local authority and children’s homes in England inspection outcomes
seen at 16:39, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The file 'Local authority and children’s homes in England inspection outcomes: charts, tables and underlying data' has been replaced after incorrect historical data were found in the table 'Local Authority...

Official Statistics: Children's social care data in England 2016
seen at 16:39, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The file Children's social care data in England 2016: charts, tables and underlying data' has been replaced after incorrect historical data were found in the table 'Local Authority Inspections as at ...

Guidance: Measuring systems for liquids other than water type examination certificates
seen at 16:38, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Certificates UK/0126/0194 and UK/0126/0208 have been added.

A list of certificates issued to manufacturers of measuring systems for liquids other than water under the Measuring Instruments Directive...

Research and analysis: Uganda: country information and guidance IAGCI review
seen at 16:38, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Country information and guidance review conducted by the IAGCI for Uganda.

These reviews include:

IAGCI’s recommendations and requests for changes to the country guidance IAGCI’s review of...
Guidance: Gas meter type examination certificates
seen at 16:38, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Certificate UK/0126/0200 has been added.

Certificates issued by Regulatory Delivery under the Measuring Instruments Directive.

Research and analysis: Eritrea: country information and guidance IAGCI review
seen at 16:37, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Country information and guidance review conducted by the IAGCI for Eritrea.

These reviews include:

IAGCI’s recommendations and requests for changes to the country guidance IAGCI’s review of...
Guidance: Taximeter type examination certificates
seen at 16:37, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Certificates UK/0126/0199, UK/0126/0202, UK/0126/0203, UK/0126/0204, UK/0126/0207 and UK/0126/0209 have been added.

A list of certificates issued to manufacturers of taximeters under the Measuring...

Research and analysis: Pakistan: country information and guidance IAGCI review
seen at 16:36, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Country information and guidance review conducted by the IAGCI for Pakistan.

These reviews include:

IAGCI’s recommendations and requests for changes to the country guidance IAGCI’s review ...
Research and analysis: Libya: country information and guidance IAGCI review
seen at 16:36, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Country information and guidance review conducted by the IAGCI for Libya.

These reviews include:

IAGCI’s recommendations and requests for changes to the country guidance IAGCI’s review of ...
Statutory guidance: UK national certificates for liquids other than water fuel dispensers
seen at 16:36, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Supplement to Certificate Numbers 1918, 1940,1967, 2017, 2162, 2176, 2286, 2437, 2486, 2536, 2619 and 2650.

UK national certificates issued by Regulatory Delivery in accordance with the provisions...

Guidance: Automatic weighing instruments type examination certificates
seen at 16:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Certificates UK/0126/0001 Revision 4, UK 0126/0132 Revision 8, UK/0126/0195, UK/0126/0197, and UK/0126/0205 Revision1, have been added.

A list of certificates issued to manufacturers of automatic...

Statutory guidance: Non-automatic weighing instruments type approval certificates UK/2966 to UK/3065
seen at 16:34, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: NAWI Certificates UK 2974 revision 1, UK 3032, UK 3035 (Revision 1), UK 3040, UK 3042, UK 3054 (Revision 2), UK 3065 and UK 3002 (German version) have been added.

Regulatory Delivery issues type...

Guidance: Panel deputies: list of court-approved professionals
seen at 16:34, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated panel list as of 2 December 2016

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

Research and analysis: Syria: country information and guidance IAGCI review
seen at 16:34, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Country information and guidance review conducted by the IAGCI for Syria.

These reviews include:

IAGCI’s recommendations and requests for changes to the country guidance IAGCI’s review of ...
Research and analysis: China: country information and guidance IAGCI review
seen at 16:33, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Country information and guidance review conducted by the IAGCI for China.

These reviews include:

IAGCI’s recommendations and requests for changes to the country guidance IAGCI’s review of ...
Research and analysis: India: country information and guidance IAGCI review
seen at 16:33, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Country information and guidance review conducted by the IAGCI for India.

These reviews include:

IAGCI’s recommendations and requests for changes to the country guidance IAGCI’s review of ...
Guidance: Accreditation of GCSEs, AS and A levels for teaching from 2017
seen at 16:33, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updates to GCSE media studies, GCSE sociology and GCSE statistics

The timetable shows the dates by which exam boards have to send their specifications to Ofqual for consideration. As we receive...

Form: Renewables obligation and small scale feed-in tariffs: apply for compensation
seen at 16:33, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated application form.

This guidance sets out how businesses can claim compensation for the indirect costs of renewables obligation (RO) and small scale feed-in tariff (FiT). It includes information...

Transparency data: CMA panel expenses: Q4 2015/16
seen at 16:33, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) panel members’ business expenses for Quarter 4 2015/16.

Transparency data: CMA board expenses: Q3 2015/16
seen at 16:33, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) board members’ business expenses for Quarter 3 2015/16.

Transparency data: CMA panel expenses: Q3 2015/16
seen at 16:33, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) panel members’ business expenses for Quarter 3 2015/16.

Transparency data: CMA board expenses: Q4 2015/16
seen at 16:33, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) board members’ business expenses for Quarter 4 2015/16.

Transparency data: CMA board expenses: Q1 2016/17
seen at 16:33, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) board members’ business expenses for Quarter 1 2016/17.

Transparency data: CMA panel expenses: Q1 2016/17
seen at 16:32, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) panel members’ business expenses for Quarter 1 2016/17.

Transparency data: CMA board expenses: Q2 2016/17
seen at 16:32, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) board members’ business expenses for Quarter 2 2016/17.

Transparency data: CMA panel expenses: Q2 2016/17
seen at 16:32, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) panel members’ business expenses for Quarter 2 2016/17.

Guidance: Independent Advisory Group on Country Information (IAGCI)
seen at 16:32, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The IAGCI was established in March 2009 by the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration and succeeded the Advisory Panel on Country Information (APCI). The IAGCI makes recommendations to the ...

Guidance: Iraq: country information and guidance IAGCI review
seen at 16:31, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Country information and guidance review conducted by the IAGCI for Iraq.

These reviews include:

IAGCI’s recommendations and requests for changes to the country guidance IAGCI’s review of responses...
Guidance: Criteria for inspections of the UK’s border and immigration functions
seen at 16:31, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Independent Chief Inspector has developed a set of criteria against which his staff conduct inspections.

He tailors the criteria to individual inspections and makes them available to the Home...

Guidance: How to influence the work of the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration
seen at 16:31, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Chief Inspector is committed to ensuring that organisations with experience in immigration, asylum and border security issues have an opportunity to contribute regularly to his work. Their views inform his...

Correspondence: Circular 010/2016: a change to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
seen at 16:31, 2 December in Search (Our copy).
Broad subject: Crime and disorder Issue date: 2 December 2016 From: Crime, Policing and Fire Group (CPFG) – Drugs and Alcohol Unit Sub category: Drug offences Implementation date: 14 December 2016 For...
News story: Home Secretary hosts forum to end FGM
seen at 16:30, 2 December in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Home Secretary Amber Rudd has brought together government ministers, frontline professionals, charities, campaigners and survivors to co-ordinate efforts to end female genital mutilation (FGM) at home and abroad...

Press release: PHE publishes alcohol evidence review
seen at 16:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England (PHE) has today (2 December) published a comprehensive review of the evidence on alcohol harm and its impact in England. It examines alcohol’s health, social and economic impact, and the...

News story: Lifetime honour for NDA Chief Executive John Clarke
seen at 16:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Clarke was presented with the award by Baroness Neville-Rolfe, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Minster, in front of 1,600 people from across the UK and global energy sector at the annual...

Press release: Annual maintenance work begins on Kidderminster flood scheme
seen at 16:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Today (Friday 2 December 2016), the Environment Agency has started maintenance work on the Kidderminster Flood Scheme and River Stour which flows through Puxton Marsh SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Kent and Sussex: weekly summary for Monday 5 December to Sunday 11 December 2016.
seen at 16:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 2 December but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

News story: New UK action against modern slavery protects women at risk from trafficking in Med
seen at 16:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Delivering the keynote speech at a Freedom Fund event in Central London (1 Dec) to mark International Day for the Abolition of Slavery today (2 Dec), Priti Patel set out how the Department for International Development...

Press release: Planned roadworks in and around the M25: weekly summary for Monday 5 December to Sunday 11 December 2016
seen at 16:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 2 December 2016 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Central Southern England: weekly summary for Monday 5 to Sunday 11 December 2016
seen at 16:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 2 December but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

Press release: Planned roadworks in the East of England: weekly summary for Monday 5 to Sunday 11 December 2016
seen at 16:30, 2 December 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 East Midlands: weekly summary for Monday 5 December to Sunday 11 December 2016
seen at 16:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 2 December but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

Press release: Boost to small businesses as payment reporting rules unveiled for large firms
seen at 16:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).
government sets out measures to increase transparency of payment practices to support small firms ahead of Small Business Saturday from April 2017 large businesses will have to publish details twice...
News story: Red Arrows return to UK after historic tour
seen at 16:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The RAF’s world-renowned aerobatic display team performed more than 20 displays and flypasts and visited 17 countries – the largest tour in a decade and witnessed by millions.

This included the Reds’ ...

Speech: Speech to the National Association of Healthcare Security
seen at 16:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Many thanks to National Association for Healthcare Security (NAHS) for inviting me to speak at this event today.

I intend to discuss:

my role relevance to NAHS national surveillance camera...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: gas network craftsperson (approved for delivery)
seen at 14:36, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated assessment plan.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: gas engineering (approved for delivery)
seen at 14:36, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated assessment plan.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: dual fuel smart meter installer (approved for delivery)
seen at 14:36, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated assessment plan published.

This document is relevant to:

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Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: operations/departmental manager (approved for delivery)
seen at 14:36, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated assessment plan.

This document is relevant to:

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Research and analysis: Bovine TB: incidence of TB in cattle in licensed badger control areas in 2014 to 2015
seen at 14:36, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated report - the risk ratios and 95% confidence intervals for data prior to year 2 were corrected in appendix tables 8a and 8b. Appendix figure 5 which is created using these data has also been revised...

Correspondence: Duncan Selbie's Friday messages: 2016
seen at 14:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added message for 2 December 2016.

Hear Duncan Selbie’s weekly message via Audioboom.

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

Image of Duncan...

Notice: River Thames Scheme newsletter: summer 2016
seen at 14:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Produced by the River Thames Scheme. Contact the team at rts@environment-agency.gov.uk

Correspondence: Tower Hamlets intervention: proposed return of grants function
seen at 14:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

On 11 October 2016 the Tower Hamlets commissioners wrote to the Secretary of State with their response to the Mayor’s third 6 monthly report on progress against the council’s Best Value Strategy and Action Plan...

Notice: River Thames Scheme newsletter: autumn 2016
seen at 14:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Produced by the River Thames Scheme. Contact the team at rts@environment-agency.gov.uk

Policy paper: Prostitution: government response to the third HASC report, 2016 to 2017
seen at 14:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

This is the government response to the Home Affairs Select Committee’s report ‘Prostitution’, which was published on 1 July 2016.

It outlines the committee’s recommendations and provides detailed...

Guidance: Tunisia – Consular Fees
seen at 14:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updates

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Guidance: List of vehicle owner clubs
seen at 14:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated pdf.

Information about how to register your vehicle under the V765 scheme.

Correspondence: Response to the Biometrics Commissioner's annual report 2015
seen at 14:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

This is the government response to the Biometrics Commissioner’s annual report 2015 on the retention and use of biometric material, and his further report on national security related issues.

Transparency data: Current registered providers of social housing
seen at 14:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Current registered and de-registered providers updated (1 December 2016).

As regulator, we maintain a statutory register of social housing providers (the register) which lists private (not-for-...

Transparency data: Innovate UK transactions over £25,000
seen at 14:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added transactions from September 2016.

A list of transactions from Innovate UK over &pound;25,000 including programme and support costs.

Statistical data set: FE data library: other statistics and research
seen at 14:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New file titled Offender Learning participation assessments in English and Maths (2015/16) uploaded on 2 December 2016.

This section holds other statistics published alongside the Statistical First...

Research and analysis: The 'Gig' economy: an OTS focus paper
seen at 14:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS), in the first of a new series of occasional papers, is contributing to the debate on the gig economy.

We have set out some of the tax issues thrown up by the gig...

Guidance: Points-based system: Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur)
seen at 14:34, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration guidance on how it considers applications on the Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) category of the points-based system (PBS).

Notice: Funding competition: open programme round 2 (2016)
seen at 14:34, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Innovate UK is to invest up to &pound;15 million in innovative research and development projects that will turn innovation excellence into economic impact for the UK.

The aim of this competition is...

Guidance: MSN 1874 (M+F) Marine Equipment - The Marine Equipment Directive, Other Approval and Standards
seen at 14:33, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Notice to all : - Manufacturers and Distributors of Marine Equipment - Masters, Officers and Skippers of: Merhcant Ships, Fishing Vessels, Small Commercial Vessels and Pleasure Vessels - Ship: Builders, Designers...

Guidance: MGN 554 (M+F) Marine Equipment - Marine Equipment Directive UK Applicant Notfied Bodies
seen at 14:33, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Notice to all Conformity Assessment Bodies Seeking Designation by the Secretary of State as a Notified Body pertinent to the Marine Equipment Directive.

Guidance: MGN 557 (M+F) Marine Equipment - Marine Equipment Directive - Market Surveillance - Strategy, Reporting and Enforcement
seen at 14:33, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Notice to all : - Manufacturers, Importers and Distributors of Marine Equipment and Ships’ Chandleries - Masters, Officers, Superintendants and Skippers of: Merhcant Ships, Fishing Vessels, Small Commercial Vessels...

Guidance: LIBOR funding
seen at 14:33, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect Autumn Statement 2016 announcements.

In 2012, HM Treasury announced that:

the proceeds from LIBOR fines would be used to support Armed Forces and Emergency Services...

Statutory guidance: Fishing vessel licence variations
seen at 14:33, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Variation added

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

Current licensing documents are published on the understand your fishing vessel...

Guidance: Influenza: antiviral susceptibility surveillance and diagnosis of resistance
seen at 14:33, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest guidance.

This information is for laboratory scientists, clinicians and public health practitioners with responsibility for influenza virus diagnostic testing, the management...

Form: Academies accounts return
seen at 14:32, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to add guides to completing, approving and submitting the online accounts return.

Register now for a live question and answer session via webinar from 3pm to 4pm on 7 December.

Policy paper: Devolution annual report 2015 to 2016
seen at 14:32, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government is required by the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 to publish an annual report on devolution setting out progress on this agenda...

Form: Confirmation statement (CS01)
seen at 14:32, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Additional advice concerning CS01 parts 1 to 5

When to file this form

Only a company with a confirmation date (made up date) on or after 30 June 2016 can file this form.

Confirmation statement...
Guidance: Finland – Consular Fees
seen at 14:32, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated consular fees for British Embassy Helsinki.

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: MCA approved doctors UK based
seen at 14:32, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated MCA Approved Doctors in UK 3 December 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 doctor...

Corporate report: The Insolvency Service: Civil Service People Survey 2016
seen at 14:32, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

The 8th annual Civil Service People Survey was conducted across 98 Civil Service organisations, including government departments, executive agencies and Crown non-departmental public bodies.

National Statistics: Latest cereal usage statistics
seen at 14:32, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary amended to reflect quarterly statistics update commencing 9th February 2017.

This publication covers the use of wheat, barley and oats by wheat millers, flour producers, brewers, distillers...

Consultation outcome: The case for a Business Rates Relief for local newspapers
seen at 14:32, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The consultation outcome has been published.

The Government is consulting on the case for a business rates relief to support local newspapers in England as they adapt to new technology and changing...

Guidance: Apprenticeship standards in development
seen at 14:32, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of occupations approved for development of an apprenticeship standard.

Employers are encourage to be involved in trailblazer projects so that they can help develop new standards...

Guidance: Transparency and disclosure - statement of CMA’s policy and approach: CMA6
seen at 14:31, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Clarification note on publishing market sensitive announcements added.

This statement gives an overview of the CMA’s:

aims in relation to transparency, information requests and handling...
TPR publishes new quick integrated risk management guide for smaller schemes
seen at 14:31, 2 December in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
TPR has published a new quick guide to IRM aimed at trustees of smaller DB schemes.
News story: 1,600 responses to Museums Review call for evidence
seen at 14:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The online survey was open for 7 weeks and received responses from museums, sector bodies and members of the public. Over 30 submissions were also sent in from a range of industry experts, museums, charities, ...

News story: Apprenticeship success at the skills show
seen at 14:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Taking place at the Birmingham NEC between 17 to 19 November, over 72,000 people turned out to visit employers, training providers, the National Careers Service and the National Apprenticeship Service and to ...

Press release: Sajid Javid: grant-making powers return to Tower Hamlets
seen at 14:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid today (2 December 2016) announced plans for a ‘phased return’ of powers to Tower Hamlets council, so they can now make the final decision on grants awarded to not-for-profit ...

Press release: Tax dodging builder gets 9 year ban
seen at 14:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Following an investigation by the Insolvency Service Rafal Bogdan entered into a disqualification undertaking, which prevents him from becoming involved in the promotion, formation or management of a company ...

Speech: Beyond Brexit: A Global Britain
seen at 14:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

There is a sense in which the British cemetery in Kabul is a monument to the human spirit.

A triumph of hope over experience and as I stood there last Saturday on a chilly and foggy morning I felt the...

Press release: Director who took £273,000 from Hemel insurance firm banned for 11 years
seen at 14:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

An investigation by the Insolvency Service found Mr Fox caused payments to be made from company accounts to his own personal account in the period from 8 October 2014 to 5 August 2015. Mr Fox concealed what ...

Speech: David Jones's speech to Swansea University
seen at 14:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Bore da.

Diolch i chi am fy ngwahodd i’r adnabyddus Ysgol Reolaeth Prifysgol Abertawe i siarad â chi am sut y mae Llywodraeth y Deyrnas Unedig yn paratoi i adael yr Undeb Ewropeaidd.

Good morning...

News story: Work progresses at Lightning pace
seen at 14:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The contract has been awarded to Wates Construction Ltd and forms part of the &pound;250 million Non FOA ANVIL programme of works, part of the major investment by the Ministry of Defence to ready the station...

Press release: Third ministerial meeting on the Welsh Government's new funding arrangements
seen at 14:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The Joint Exchequer Committee (Wales) met yesterday (1 December 2016) in Cardiff to continue talks about the funding arrangements to be established when new tax powers are devolved to the National Assembly for...

Press release: FOREIGN FLAGGED SHIPS UNDER DETENTION IN THE UK DURING NOVEMBER 2016
seen at 14:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

During November, there were three new detention of foreign flagged vessels in a UK port. Four vessels remained under detention from previous months. A total of six vessels remain under detention at the end of...

Speech: CBI Wales Annual Dinner Speech
seen at 14:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you for inviting me to speak here this evening, and for that warm introduction.

This is my second visit to Cardiff in my new role, and what a brilliant city it is. It’s been a pleasure to have been...

News story: Lifetime honour for NDA Chief Executive John Clarke
seen at 14:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Clarke was presented with the award by Baroness Neville-Rolfe, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Minster, in front of 1,600 people from across the UK and global energy sector at the annual...

News story: Cold weather health warning
seen at 14:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated story with latest alert for North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands and the East of England.

Latest update

Cold weather alerts have been sounded today...

Speech: Alok Sharma's speech to British Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong
seen at 14:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

This is actually my first full visit to Hong Kong. I passed through when I was flying back from China in August. I have been here for about twelve hours, and I have already been struck by just how dynamic this...

Official Statistics: Out of Area Placements in Mental Health Services: Oct 2016
seen at 11:36, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

NHS Digital has developed this data collection to capture details of Out of Area Placements in mental health services. The collection is expected to capture the details of all Out of Area Placements in England...

Research and analysis: Domestic RHI mechanism for budget management: estimated commitments
seen at 11:36, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated budget caps.

Due to the Christmas and new year period, the monthly forecast based on data up to 30 November 2016 will be published in the week commencing 2 January 2017.

The...

Research and analysis: RHI mechanism for budget management: estimated commitments
seen at 11:36, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated budget caps.

Please note: Due to the Christmas and new year period, the monthly forecast based on data up to 30 November 2016 will be published in the week commencing 2 January 2017.

Official Statistics: Prison population figures: 2016
seen at 11:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prison population for 2 December 2016.

Latest prison population figures for 2016.

Transparency data: Cabinet Office workforce management data 2016 to 2017
seen at 11:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added workforce data for October 2016.

Cabinet Office publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

It also includes non-consolidated...

Guidance: Grants Standards
seen at 11:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

These standards will be adopted by all departments to ensure taxpayers’ money, awarded through government grants, is properly agreed and spent. The standards provide a transparent and robust way to manage risks...

Transparency data: Workforce management information, 2016
seen at 11:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Data for October published.

The data is broken down by headcount and number of posts (full-time equivalents). It includes the number of non-payroll staff, and the pay bill costs relating to staff...

Transparency data: DWP workforce management information, 2016
seen at 11:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added DWP's headcount and payroll data for October 2016.

DWP publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Transparency data: DWP and CMG payments over £500 with a Government Procurement Card (GPC): 2016
seen at 11:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published DWP Government Procurement Card data for September 2016.

In line with the current government transparency guidelines DWP publishes all Government Procurement Card (GPC) payments of &...

Statistical data set: Vessel lists 10 metres and under
seen at 11:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: December 2016 data added

Vessel lists include details of administrative port, home port, port letters and number, vessel name, Registry of Shipping and Seamen number and overall length.

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Statistical data set: Vessel lists over 10 metres
seen at 11:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: December data added

Vessel lists include details of administrative port, home port, port letters and number, vessel name, Registry of Shipping and Seamen number and overall length.

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Form: K1V: report your medical condition
seen at 11:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: PDF updated.

Use this form to report these medical conditions:

kidney dialysis kidney problems other related conditions

Check the list of health conditions ...

Official Statistics: National non-domestic rates collected by councils in England: forecast for 2016 to 2017
seen at 11:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added table 4 and supplementary tables.

This release provides information on national non-domestic rates and associated information for the financial year 2016 to 2017.

This information...

Guidance: Tell the CMA about a consumer protection issue with a care home
seen at 11:35, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

As part of the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) market study into care homes for the elderly we want to hear from residents or relatives who feel they may have been treated unfairly by a care/nursing...

Statistical data set: Quota use statistics
seen at 11:34, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Spreadsheets updated

The level of catches and landings of key quota species are monitored throughout the year through a series of weekly and monthly spreadsheets.

The management of these...

Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: power network craftsperson (approved for delivery)
seen at 11:34, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated assessment plan.

These documents are relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: utilities engineering technician (approved for delivery)
seen at 11:34, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated assessment plan.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: water process technician (approved for delivery)
seen at 11:34, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Assessment plan published.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with ...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: gas network team leader (approved for delivery)
seen at 11:34, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated assessment plan.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: gas network craftsperson (approved for delivery)
seen at 11:33, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated assessment plan.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: gas engineering (approved for delivery)
seen at 11:33, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated assessment plan.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: dual fuel smart meter installer (approved for delivery)
seen at 11:33, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated assessment plan published.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working...
Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: operations/departmental manager (approved for delivery)
seen at 11:33, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated assessment plan.

This document is relevant to:

those looking to apply for an apprenticeship employers wanting to recruit an apprentice organisations working with employers...
Official Statistics: Pre-release access to DWP statistics
seen at 11:33, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the list of officials with pre-release access to Cold Weather Payments statistics.

We’ve published the DWP arrangements for pre-release access to statistics in the interests of openness...

Research and analysis: Bovine TB: incidence of TB in cattle in licensed badger control areas in 2014 to 2015
seen at 11:33, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated report - the risk ratios and 95% confidence intervals for data prior to year 2 were corrected in appendix tables 8a and 8b. Appendix figure 5 which is created using these data has also been revised...

Correspondence: Duncan Selbie's Friday messages: 2016
seen at 11:32, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added message for 2 December 2016.

Hear Duncan Selbie’s weekly message via Audioboom.

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

Image of Duncan...

Notice: River Thames Scheme newsletter: summer 2016
seen at 11:32, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Produced by the River Thames Scheme. Contact the team at rts@environment-agency.gov.uk

Correspondence: Tower Hamlets intervention: proposed return of grants function
seen at 11:32, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

On 11 October 2016 the Tower Hamlets commissioners wrote to the Secretary of State with their response to the Mayor’s third 6 monthly report on progress against the council’s Best Value Strategy and Action Plan...

Notice: River Thames Scheme newsletter: autumn 2016
seen at 11:32, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Produced by the River Thames Scheme. Contact the team at rts@environment-agency.gov.uk

Policy paper: Prostitution: government response to the third HASC report, 2016 to 2017
seen at 11:32, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

This is the government response to the Home Affairs Select Committee’s report ‘Prostitution’, which was published on 1 July 2016.

It outlines the committee’s recommendations and provides detailed...

Guidance: Tunisia – Consular Fees
seen at 11:32, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updates

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

To request this document in an alternative format such as braille, audio or a different file type please email webmaster...

Guidance: List of vehicle owner clubs
seen at 11:32, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated pdf.

Information about how to register your vehicle under the V765 scheme.

Correspondence: Response to the Biometrics Commissioner's annual report 2015
seen at 11:31, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

This is the government response to the Biometrics Commissioner’s annual report 2015 on the retention and use of biometric material, and his further report on national security related issues.

Transparency data: Current registered providers of social housing
seen at 11:31, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Current registered and de-registered providers updated (1 December 2016).

As regulator, we maintain a statutory register of social housing providers (the register) which lists private (not-for-...

Transparency data: Innovate UK transactions over £25,000
seen at 11:31, 2 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added transactions from September 2016.

A list of transactions from Innovate UK over &pound;25,000 including programme and support costs.

News story: Princess Cruise Lines To Pay Largest-Ever Criminal Penalty For Deliberate Vessel Pollution
seen at 11:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency has been working with the US Coast Guard and the United States Attorney’s Office to investigate a serious incident of deliberate pollution of the seas by a major cruise-line...

Press release: New standards announced for government grants
seen at 11:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

These standards will be adopted by all departments to make sure that taxpayers’ money, awarded through government grants, is properly agreed and spent.

Read the full list of the grants standards

News story: Secretary of State for International Trade visits Wales
seen at 11:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Alun Cairns will today (Friday 2 December), welcome Secretary of State for International Trade, Liam Fox to Wales. They will visit major defence company Airbus and later meet business leaders to discuss the important...

Press release: PHE publishes alcohol evidence review
seen at 11:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England (PHE) has today (2 December) published a comprehensive review of the evidence on alcohol harm and its impact in England. It examines alcohol’s health, social and economic impact, and the...

Speech: Lord Price speech at the Australian-British Chamber of Commerce
seen at 11:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you. I’m delighted to be here.

I would like to thank the Australian-British Chamber for inviting me to speak. This Chamber was founded in 1910 – the very year Australia sent its first High Commissioner...

Press release: CMA launches review of UK care and nursing homes
seen at 11:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

By its very nature, the need to find a care home can come at a distressing time, with decisions taken in challenging circumstances. The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) study will assess how people find...

News story: MOD agrees £1 billion deal for UK test and training sites
seen at 11:30, 2 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The considerable efficiencies have been made possible through an amendment to the existing Long Term Partnering Agreement (LTPA) contract with UK company QinetiQ.

Minister for Defence Procurement, Harriett...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, BANES, Wiltshire, West Dorset and Devon: weekly summary for Monday 5 December to Sunday 11 December 2016
seen at 11:30, 2 December 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...