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07 December 2016

News story: JETCO 2016: Joint Statement Brazil - United Kingdom
seen at 22:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

At the 9th UK-Brazil Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting, on December 7th of 2016, in Brasília, the British Secretary of State for International Trade, Dr Liam Fox, and the Brazilian Minister for...

Form: National insurance: employees going to work in the European Economic Area (CA3822)
seen at 20:32, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Re-introduced the email channel to contact HMRC if you're sending employees to work in the European Economic Area (EEA).

Let HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) know when you’re sending employees to ...

Impact assessment: Climate Public Private Partnership Programme (CP3)
seen at 20:32, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document text updated

The aim of the Climate Public Private Partnership (CP3) programme is to demonstrate to private sector investors that climate friendly investments in developing countries are...

Impact assessment: Ethiopia Productive Safety Net Programme phase 4 (PSNP 4)
seen at 20:32, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated text

PSNP 4 is part of the Ethiopian Government’s response to the increasingly unpredictable weather patterns in the Horn of Africa, which is likely to make traditional low-input crop and...

Impact assessment: Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP)
seen at 20:32, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document text updated

The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program’s (GAFSP) overarching goal is to increase the incomes, and food and nutrition security of those in low income countries through...

Impact assessment: International Forestry Knowledge (KNOWFOR)
seen at 20:32, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document text updated

This programme addresses an important gap in knowledge and evidence, as donors, including the UK, scale up funding to tackle deforestation and restore degraded land within...

Impact assessment: Support to Bangladesh’s National Urban Poverty Reduction Programme (2015 - 2021)
seen at 20:32, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document text

Building resilience – improving the integration of poor communities into municipal planning, budgeting and management, with a particular focus on women and girls and their...

Impact assessment: Strengthening Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change in Kenya Plus (Starck+) Programme
seen at 20:32, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document text updated

The programme aims to help over 800,000 people to cope with the effects of climate change.

Impact assessment: South Asia Water Governance Programme (SAWGP)
seen at 20:32, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document text

The South Asia Water Governance Programme (SAWGP) delivers better management of the three primary Himalayan rivers (the Ganges, Indus and Brahmaputra) shared by seven countries...

Form: EU Emissions Trading System and Carbon Price Support: compensation for indirect costs
seen at 20:32, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updates to 2 forms

This guidance sets out how businesses can claim compensation for the indirect costs of EU ETS and CPS. It includes information on:

who can apply how to apply data...
Policy paper: Evidence to the STRB: 2017 pay award for school staff
seen at 20:32, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Education’s evidence shows how the pay award for the academic year 2017 to 2018 should apply for:

classroom teachers unqualified teachers school leaders
Promotional material: Sanctuary magazine
seen at 20:31, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added: Sanctuary: issue 45, 2016

Sanctuary, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) flagship conservation magazine is an annual publication, which highlights the MOD’s commitment to stewardship of the defence...

Guidance: Military low flying: RAF operational low flying training timetable
seen at 20:31, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added: RAF operational low flying training timetable 19 to 23 December 2016

A list of timetables for operational low flying (OLF) training by RAF fast jets and Hercules aircraft. These timetables...

Impact assessment: Building Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Extremes and Disasters (BRACED)
seen at 20:31, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document text updated

BRACED is supporting activities that build resilience to weather extremes and reduce the risk of disasters at the grassroots level. It is also building evidence on what works...

Impact assessment: Adaptation for Smallholder Agriculture Programme (ASAP)
seen at 20:31, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document text updated

Launched by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), ASAP has become the largest global financing source dedicated to supporting the adaptation of poor ...

Guidance: How the Skills Funding Agency will intervene with providers
seen at 20:31, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to early intervention page.

The SFA regularly reviews the performance of all colleges and training organisations. This document describes how the SFA will formally intervene with providers...

Impact assessment: African Risk Capacity (ARC)
seen at 20:31, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document text updated

ARC uses satellite information to predict whether the harvest is likely to have been successful, or failed, and the likely humanitarian response cost. When an insured event...

Impact assessment: Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN)
seen at 20:31, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document text updated

The CDKN identifies the best opportunities and create practical policies, decision-makers need access to the best available information, research and advice, such as basic...

FOI release: FOI IT manufacturers and licence details
seen at 20:31, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

This request asked for information on the manufacturers used by NHS Improvement, and the expiry dates, costs and duration of licences, for various IT security areas across the organisation.

NHS Improvement...

Research and analysis: English surveillance programme for antimicrobial utilisation and resistance (ESPAUR) report
seen at 20:31, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded report data tables.

The ESPAUR report:

shows developments in antimicrobial stewardship and professional or public education and awareness activities reviews ESPAUR activities...
Policy paper: Joint Ministerial Committee (EU Negotiations) communiqué: 7 December 2016
seen at 20:31, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

The Joint Ministerial Committee (EU Negotiations) is a forum to continue the UK Government’s work with the devolved administrations in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales to secure the best Brexit deal for the...

News story: Service to civvy
seen at 20:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Short guide included

MOD’s Veterans UK organisation, part of DBS, has launched a campaign to encourage service personnel, veterans and their families to get ‘pension ready’ there is also a <...

News story: Independant pharmaceutical industry customer survey of VMD regulatory services: results 2016
seen at 20:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The 2016 survey shows we have maintained and, in many areas, improved on the very high levels of customer satisfaction shown in the last survey in 2014.

218 people responded, an 88% increase on the last...
Guidance: Countryside Stewardship: woodland creation grant manual 2017
seen at 18:47, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Apply from 3 January 2017 to 1 March 2017. Late applications will not be accepted.

The woodland creation grant is a standalone capital grant under Countryside Stewardship. Farmers and other land managers...

Corporate report: APHA: Civil Service people survey
seen at 18:47, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

The survey shows responses by theme:

leadership and managing change involvement in work management team learning and development inclusion and fair treatment pay and benefits
Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Hamza Jalal Tariq
seen at 18:47, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

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

Teacher reference number: 1162398 ...
Corporate report: HMRC People Survey results: 2016
seen at 18:46, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

The 2016 survey is HMRC’s eighth annual Civil Service People Survey.

HMRC’s employee engagement index has increased by 2% to 47%, its highest point ever and with positive improvements against all nine...

Statutory guidance: Home-to-school travel and transport
seen at 18:46, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Extended the review date to 2017.

This is for:

local authorities schools maintained by the local authority academies free schools other organisations involved in home...
Corporate report: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Civil Service people survey
seen at 18:46, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

The survey shows responses by theme:

leadership and managing change involvement in work management team learning and development inclusion and fair treatment pay and benefits
Form: National insurance: employees going to work in the European Economic Area (CA3822)
seen at 18:46, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Re-introduced the email channel to contact HMRC if you're sending employees to work in the European Economic Area (EEA).

Let HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) know when you’re sending employees to ...

Impact assessment: Climate Public Private Partnership Programme (CP3)
seen at 18:46, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document text updated

The aim of the Climate Public Private Partnership (CP3) programme is to demonstrate to private sector investors that climate friendly investments in developing countries are...

Impact assessment: Ethiopia Productive Safety Net Programme phase 4 (PSNP 4)
seen at 18:46, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated text

PSNP 4 is part of the Ethiopian Government’s response to the increasingly unpredictable weather patterns in the Horn of Africa, which is likely to make traditional low-input crop and...

Impact assessment: Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP)
seen at 18:46, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document text updated

The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program’s (GAFSP) overarching goal is to increase the incomes, and food and nutrition security of those in low income countries through...

Impact assessment: International Forestry Knowledge (KNOWFOR)
seen at 18:46, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document text updated

This programme addresses an important gap in knowledge and evidence, as donors, including the UK, scale up funding to tackle deforestation and restore degraded land within...

Impact assessment: Support to Bangladesh’s National Urban Poverty Reduction Programme (2015 - 2021)
seen at 18:46, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document text

Building resilience – improving the integration of poor communities into municipal planning, budgeting and management, with a particular focus on women and girls and their...

Impact assessment: Strengthening Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change in Kenya Plus (Starck+) Programme
seen at 18:46, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document text updated

The programme aims to help over 800,000 people to cope with the effects of climate change.

Impact assessment: South Asia Water Governance Programme (SAWGP)
seen at 18:46, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document text

The South Asia Water Governance Programme (SAWGP) delivers better management of the three primary Himalayan rivers (the Ganges, Indus and Brahmaputra) shared by seven countries...

Form: EU Emissions Trading System and Carbon Price Support: compensation for indirect costs
seen at 18:45, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updates to 2 forms

This guidance sets out how businesses can claim compensation for the indirect costs of EU ETS and CPS. It includes information on:

who can apply how to apply data...
Policy paper: Evidence to the STRB: 2017 pay award for school staff
seen at 18:45, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Education’s evidence shows how the pay award for the academic year 2017 to 2018 should apply for:

classroom teachers unqualified teachers school leaders
Promotional material: Sanctuary magazine
seen at 18:36, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added: Sanctuary: issue 45, 2016

Sanctuary, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) flagship conservation magazine is an annual publication, which highlights the MOD’s commitment to stewardship of the defence...

Guidance: Military low flying: RAF operational low flying training timetable
seen at 18:36, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added: RAF operational low flying training timetable 19 to 23 December 2016

A list of timetables for operational low flying (OLF) training by RAF fast jets and Hercules aircraft. These timetables...

Impact assessment: Building Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Extremes and Disasters (BRACED)
seen at 18:36, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document text updated

BRACED is supporting activities that build resilience to weather extremes and reduce the risk of disasters at the grassroots level. It is also building evidence on what works...

Impact assessment: Adaptation for Smallholder Agriculture Programme (ASAP)
seen at 18:36, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document text updated

Launched by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), ASAP has become the largest global financing source dedicated to supporting the adaptation of poor ...

Guidance: How the Skills Funding Agency will intervene with providers
seen at 18:36, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to early intervention page.

The SFA regularly reviews the performance of all colleges and training organisations. This document describes how the SFA will formally intervene with providers...

Impact assessment: African Risk Capacity (ARC)
seen at 18:35, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document text updated

ARC uses satellite information to predict whether the harvest is likely to have been successful, or failed, and the likely humanitarian response cost. When an insured event...

Guidance: College funding: early intervention and prevention
seen at 18:35, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

This policy sets out how the EFA and SFA will engage with sixth-form colleges and general further education colleges, where their financial plans, ongoing indicators or other data sources suggests that there ...

Impact assessment: Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN)
seen at 18:35, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document text updated

The CDKN identifies the best opportunities and create practical policies, decision-makers need access to the best available information, research and advice, such as basic...

Notice: WR13 6LH, Richard Chamings: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:35, 7 December 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: DN41 8BL, Kimberley Anne Parker: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:35, 7 December 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: CW11 4SN, Bathgate Silica Sand Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:35, 7 December 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...

Guidance: SFA update: December 2016
seen at 18:35, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

In the latest issue (7 December 2016 - issue 338):

Subcontractor declaration form 2016 to 2017 Apprenticeship readiness self-assessment survey – closing soon New apprenticeship standards approved ...
FOI release: FOI IT manufacturers and licence details
seen at 18:35, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

This request asked for information on the manufacturers used by NHS Improvement, and the expiry dates, costs and duration of licences, for various IT security areas across the organisation.

NHS Improvement...

Research and analysis: English surveillance programme for antimicrobial utilisation and resistance (ESPAUR) report
seen at 18:31, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded report data tables.

The ESPAUR report:

shows developments in antimicrobial stewardship and professional or public education and awareness activities reviews ESPAUR activities...
Notice: BA4 4PU, Mr Clive Keevil: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:31, 7 December 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...

Policy paper: Joint Ministerial Committee (EU Negotiations) communiqué: 7 December 2016
seen at 18:31, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

The Joint Ministerial Committee (EU Negotiations) is a forum to continue the UK Government’s work with the devolved administrations in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales to secure the best Brexit deal for the...

The Prince of Wales tours the Bank of England
seen at 18:31, 7 December in (Our copy).
Bank of England
Fairground death leads to court for amusement company
seen at 18:31, 7 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A fairground company have been prosecuted after an employee was run over and killed while setting up a ride.
Birkenhead Shipbuilder fined £400,000 for safety failings
seen at 18:31, 7 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Birkenhead ship builder and repairer has appeared in court after a worker suffered serious injuries whilst carrying out repair work.
HSE prosecution announcement
seen at 18:31, 7 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today informed BAM Nuttall Limited, Ferrovial Agroman (UK) Ltd, and Keir Infrastructure and Overseas Ltd that they will be prosecuted in relation to three incidents that...
Man who posted articles to MP 'littered with hate' convicted
seen at 18:30, 7 December in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
A man who posted highly offensive and anti-Semitic articles relating to Luciana Berger MP in an online hate campaign has been convicted today (07 December).
News story: Service to civvy
seen at 18:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Short guide included

MOD’s Veterans UK organisation, part of DBS, has launched a campaign to encourage service personnel, veterans and their families to get ‘pension ready’ there is also a <...

News story: Civil news: changes to high cost case process from 8 December
seen at 18:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Starting on 8 December 2016 you will be able to:

submit ‘payments on account’ download high cost contracts within CCMS

These changes are in response to feedback received from providers.

What...
News story: Civil news: simpler process for Care Case Fee Scheme cases
seen at 18:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

You can now register case plans without the need for supporting documentation for single counsel family cases where costs exceed &pound;25,000.

Impact on providers

When submitting your Case Fee Scheme...

Press release: Staffordshire bridge work completed early
seen at 18:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The work on the bridge in Eccleshall was due for completion on 23 December, but has finished more than a fortnight before.

Highways England Project Manager, Arasu Gurusamy, said:

We’ve worked...

News story: Independant pharmaceutical industry customer survey of VMD regulatory services: results 2016
seen at 18:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The 2016 survey shows we have maintained and, in many areas, improved on the very high levels of customer satisfaction shown in the last survey in 2014.

218 people responded, an 88% increase on the last...
Guidance: Chapter 6a, section 1: points-based system, Tier 1
seen at 16:55, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

Chapter 6a, section 1 deals with how applications under the points-based system, Tier 1 settlement, are handled by UK Visas and Immigration.

Guidance: Violence against women and girls: service transformation fund
seen at 16:55, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

The violence against women and girls service transformation fund offers &pound;15 million for local commissioners that help prevent and address violence against women and girls.

The guidance outlines...

Notice: Direction issued to Isle of Wight council
seen at 16:55, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added an updated direction issued 28 November 2016

Ofsted inspected the Isle of Wight’s child protection services on 26 November 2012. The resulting report, published on 15 January 2013, ...

Guidance: Code of Practice: picketing
seen at 16:55, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Draft code of practice added

This Code of Practice provides practical guidance on picketing in trade disputes for those contemplating, organising or taking part in a picket or activities associated...

Policy paper: Commitments from the Welsh Government
seen at 16:55, 7 December in Search (Our copy).
UK Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-18: Commitments from the Welsh Government Contents Commitment 1 - Open data plan Commitment 2: Open data service Commitment 3: StatsWales Commitment...
Guidance: Domestic homicide reviews: key findings from research
seen at 16:55, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New guidance and key findings published.

This document identifies common themes and trends in domestic homicide and recommends how local areas can use this information to prevent domestic abuse...

Policy paper: Commitment from the Scottish Government
seen at 16:55, 7 December in Search (Our copy).
UK Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-18: Commitment from the Scottish Government Effective Open Government for governments at all levels Developing Effective Open Government for governments...
Official Statistics: Water situation report: Midlands
seen at 16:55, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Page updated with November 2016 report.

A monthly summary of the rainfall, soil moisture deficits, river flow, groundwater levels and reservoir stocks in the Midlands.

Corporate report: National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015: annual report 2016
seen at 16:54, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

This annual report sets out the government’s progress in implementing the key commitments made in the 2015 National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence and Security Review. It explains the government’s response...

Guidance: Social housing lettings 2015 to 2016: quality report
seen at 16:54, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

The report summarises key issues relating to the quality of the statistics presented in the 2015 to 2016 social housing lettings report.

It begins with purpose and background of social housing ...

Decision: Saint Ambrose College
seen at 16:54, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA3249

Type of decision: referral of admission arrangements – do not conform

School type: academy

School phase: secondary

Local authority: Trafford Council...

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 5 December 2016
seen at 16:54, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses published during the week commencing 5 December 2016

National Statistics: Social housing lettings in England: April 2015 to March 2016
seen at 16:54, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised release and summary tables.

The statistical release provides information on lettings of social housing in England provided by local authorities and private registered providers and...

Guidance: Ethiopia: country information and guidance
seen at 16:54, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance added on 'opposition to the government' and 'Oromos and the ‘Oromo Protests’' and 'operational guidance note' removed.

Country information and guidance reports are used by UK Visas and...

Guidance: Restricted leave
seen at 16:54, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

Asylum policy guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions on whether to grant restricted leave.

Guidance: Powers and operational procedure
seen at 16:54, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance added on 'Operational planning and briefing'.

Enforcement instructions and guidance documents on administrative and criminal powers for officers dealing with immigration enforcement matters...

Decision: Gosforth Central Middle School
seen at 16:54, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA3251

Type of decision: referral of admission arrangements - do not conform

School type: foundation

School phase: middle-deemed higher

Local authority: Newcastle...

Guidance: Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) public registers
seen at 16:35, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated public registers for December 2016: electrical and electronic equipment producers, approved exporters and approved authorised treatment facilities.

2016 registers of EEE producers, approved...

Notice: Excise Notice 179: motor and heating fuels - general information and accounting for Excise Duty and VAT
seen at 16:35, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This notice cancels and replaces Notice 179 of 13 April 2016.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 179 of 13 April 2016.

Form: Self Assessment: tax calculation summary (SA110)
seen at 16:35, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amendment to 'Tax calculation summary notes (2016)' at page TCSN 24. Section 'Payments on account' - text above box A324 now reads as; A309 minus (A301 + A304 + A314 + A321).

Use the SA110 supplementary...

Form: Countryside Stewardship: capital grant application form
seen at 16:34, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced 2016 capital grant application form with one for 2017. Added annex 2: woodland creation grant. Removed annex 1: hedgerows and boundaries (closed for applications).

Use the capital grant...

Guidance: Countryside Stewardship: woodland creation grant manual 2017
seen at 16:33, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Apply from 3 January 2017 to 1 March 2017. Late applications will not be accepted.

The woodland creation grant is a standalone capital grant under Countryside Stewardship. Farmers and other land managers...

Guidance: Community, Common Transit and TIR: newsletters
seen at 16:33, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Newsletter 3 - December 2016 added to the page.

These newsletters are published by HMRC to update you on the latest news and updates for moving goods within the EU using Community, Common Transit...

Notice: NG17 8EP, Veolia ES Nottinghamshire Limited environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 7 December 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...

Corporate report: APHA: Civil Service people survey
seen at 16:33, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

The survey shows responses by theme:

leadership and managing change involvement in work management team learning and development inclusion and fair treatment pay and benefits
Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Hamza Jalal Tariq
seen at 16:32, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

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

Teacher reference number: 1162398 ...
Guidance: Teacher misconduct: forthcoming professional conduct hearings
seen at 16:32, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Forthcoming notice removed for Mr Hamza Jalal Tariq.

Details of a forthcoming hearing will appear here 5 working days before it is due to take place.

Members of the press and the public...

Corporate report: HMRC People Survey results: 2016
seen at 16:32, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

The 2016 survey is HMRC’s eighth annual Civil Service People Survey.

HMRC’s employee engagement index has increased by 2% to 47%, its highest point ever and with positive improvements against all nine...

Statutory guidance: Home-to-school travel and transport
seen at 16:32, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Extended the review date to 2017.

This is for:

local authorities schools maintained by the local authority academies free schools other organisations involved in home...
Promotional material: IPO events calendar
seen at 16:32, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New event Everyone owns IP...what do you own (26 January 2017) added.

There are numerous events throughout the UK and abroad which have an intellectual property or business focus. The calendar ...

Guidance: Buying technology: how CCS can help
seen at 16:32, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New opportunities available.

This information explains the services provided by CCS for government and public sector buyers interested in buying technology goods and services. It covers the current...

Corporate report: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Civil Service people survey
seen at 16:32, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

The survey shows responses by theme:

leadership and managing change involvement in work management team learning and development inclusion and fair treatment pay and benefits
Guidance: Accreditation of GCSEs, AS and A levels for teaching from 2017
seen at 16:32, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: WJEC Eduqas - AS and A level Geology accredited. Updates on AS and A level environmental science and GCSE psychology.

The timetable shows the dates by which exam boards have to send their specifications...

Construction company fined after worker fell 6 meters
seen at 16:31, 7 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Derbyshire based engineering construction company has been prosecuted after a worker fell and suffered severe injuries.
Heinz beans ‘can song’ advert banned over injury fears
seen at 16:31, 7 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Lots of media coverage has appeared today relating to the Heinz baked beans ‘can song’ advert being banned by The Advertising Standards Authority as it ‘encouraged behaviour that prejudiced health and safety’. The...
Sentence after self-employed builder suffers serious electric shock
seen at 16:31, 7 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A real estate lettings company was sentenced today for safety breaches after a self- employed builder suffered 1st and 3rd degree burns to his face, hands, neck and chest.
Car component firm fined after multiple back injuries to workers
seen at 16:31, 7 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A car component manufacturer has been sentenced after six workers experienced back injuries from repeatedly lifting heavy car engine parts by hand.
Ejector seat manufacturer fined £800,000 for failing to protect workers’ health
seen at 16:31, 7 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
An Uxbridge manufacturer of ejector seats has been fined &pound;800,000 after three workers developed debilitating lung conditions.
NHS trust fined following patients death
seen at 16:31, 7 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A South West NHS trust has been fined &pound;200,000 after a patient fell to their death from a window.
Real estate company fined for safety failings
seen at 16:31, 7 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A real estate company in Oxfordshire has been fined for failing to manage asbestos on their premises following a fire.
Hospital fined after safety failings led to dementia patient’s death
seen at 16:31, 7 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has been fined &pound;366,000 after the death of a patient on a specialist dementia ward.
HSE invites leaders in health & safety and HR to the Stress Summit 2017
seen at 16:31, 7 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
The HSE Stress Summit 2017 is set to take place in London on Thursday 16 March, sign up to attend now.
Worker suffers facial injury from crowbar
seen at 16:31, 7 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A construction company from Northallerton has been fined after a worker suffered facial injury from a crowbar.
Waste disposal firm fined after worker loses leg
seen at 16:31, 7 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
An Essex-based hazardous waste disposal company has been fined after a worker was crushed beneath a tracked excavator at a sorting and recycling site.
HSE signs up to become disability confident
seen at 16:31, 7 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
HSE is marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities by signing up to become a disability confident employer.
Firm fined after worker fell into a tank
seen at 16:31, 7 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Bedfordshire-based company has been fined after a worker suffered severe burns after falling into a planting tank.
Company fined after teenage work experience person injured
seen at 16:30, 7 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A supplier of industrial equipment based in Newcastle has been fined after a work experience person on their first was injured.
Man killed and another seriously injured by cows
seen at 16:30, 7 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A farmer based near Bradford on Avon, has been fined after two members of the public were attacked and injured, one fatally, by cows in a field.
Volvo sentenced for worker fall
seen at 16:30, 7 December in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
The national truck, bus and plant division of Volvo has been fined &pound;900,000 after one of their workers fell and suffered head injuries.
News story: VMD: Civil Service People Survey 2016
seen at 16:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The results of the 2016 Civil Service People Survey show that our staff rate the VMD highly. Our engagement index (the survey’s measure of those areas that most shape our experiences at work) is 67% this year...

Speech: Lord McNally's speech at the Street Games Annual Sports for Criminal Justice Conference
seen at 16:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

For those of you who don’t know, the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales (YJB) was created from the 1998 Crime & Disorder Act and came in to being in the year 2000. Its creation followed the 1996 ground...

Press release: Government makes it easier to crackdown on nuisance calls crooks
seen at 16:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).
Telephone Preference Service is moving from Ofcom to the ICO. Transferral of powers will mean that ICO can deal with complaints at a quicker rate.

Complaints against rogue callers will be even easier to make...

Speech: The government will stop stalkers in their tracks: article by Amber Rudd
seen at 16:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Stalking is a cruel and incessant crime with often terrifying consequences. Victims can be tormented for years, left too scared to leave their homes and unnerved by the slightest unexpected sound.

Just...

News story: Changes to the Centre for Defence Enterprise
seen at 16:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

CDE will shortly be transitioning to the Defence and Security Accelerator, as part of the Defence Innovation Initiative.

The initiative was announced by the Secretary of State for Defence, Sir Michael...

News story: Service to civvy
seen at 16:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

MOD’s Veterans UK organisation, part of DBS, has launched a campaign to encourage service personnel, veterans and their families to get ‘pension ready’ there is also a short guide available in support.

Press release: Tesla's first large scale electricity storage facility in Europe officially opened by Energy Minister
seen at 16:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).
First ‘grid scale’ Tesla battery storage solution in Europe opened in Somerset Combined solar and battery installation has the capacity to provide power for over 500 homes Comes as new funding for future ...
Press release: 'Turing's Law' extended to gay and bisexual men convicted in Northern Ireland
seen at 16:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Hundreds of men convicted in Northern Ireland for consensual same-sex relationships before the law changed can apply to the Department of Justice to have their names cleared through a ‘disregard’ process and ...

Press release: Work starting on Selly Park South flood risk management scheme
seen at 16:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency have worked in partnership with St Andrew’s Healthcare, Birmingham City Council and other organisations to develop the Selly Park Flood Risk Management Scheme to help reduce the risk of...

Decision: Beasley, Ann - Chief Finance and Commercial Officer, Ministry of Justice- ACOBA recommendation
seen at 14:46, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

The letter to Ann Beasley, Chief Finance and Commercial Officer, Ministry of Justice. The Committee’s advice that these appointments be subject to conditions was accepted.

Decision: Blakeway, Richard - former Special Adviser to the Prime Minister (Cabinet Office) - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 14:45, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

The letter to Richard Blakeway, former Special Adviser to the Prime Minister (Cabinet Office). The Committee’s advice, that these appointments be subject to conditions, was accepted.

Policy paper: Gulf Co-operation Council – United Kingdom, first summit: joint communiqué
seen at 14:45, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Prime Minister Theresa May attended the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) in Bahrain on 6 to 7 December 2016 to reaffirm and deepen the strong partnership and co-operation between the GCC and the UK.

The...

Decision: Gray, Bernard, Chief of Defence Materiel, DE&S, Ministry of Defence - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 14:45, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

The letters to Sir Bernard Gray, former Chief of Defence Materiel, Defence Equipment & Support, Ministry of Defence. The Committee’s advice, that these appointments be subject to conditions, was accepted...

Decision: Lawrence, Vanessa - Head of Ordnance Survey - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 14:45, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Commission with Pool Reinsurance Company Ltd added.

The letters to Vanessa Lawrence, former Head of Ordnance Survey. The committee’s advice, that these applications be approved subject to conditions...

Decision: Vaizey, Ed - Minister of State for Digital and Culture, DCMS and BIS - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 14:45, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Appointment with Creative Fuse North East added.

The letters to Rt Hon Ed Vaizey MP, former Minister of State for Digital and Culture, DCMS and BIS. The Committee’s advice, that these appointments...

Decision: Wilson, Graeme, Press Secretary to the PM, No.10 - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 14:45, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

The letter to Graeme Wilson, former Press Secretary to the Prime Minister, No.10. The Committee’s advice, that this appointment be subject to conditions, was accepted.

Decision: Hill, Bronwyn - Permanent Secretary, Defra - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 14:45, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Appointment with the University of Greenwich added.

Letters to Bronwyn Hill, former Permanent Secretary, Defra. The committee’s advice, that these appointments should be subject to conditions, ...

Transparency data: Performance markings: Home Office equality information
seen at 14:45, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for 2015 to 2016.

The data shows the proportion of employees awarded a performance rating in relation to:

grade gender working pattern disability ethnicity religious...
Consultation outcome: Water industry: draft guidance to Ofwat for water and sewerage connections charges
seen at 14:45, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary of responses added.

We want to know what you think about our proposed guidance to Ofwat (The Water Services Regulation Authority) on developer charging for new water and sewerage connections...

Statutory guidance: Water industry charging: guidance to Ofwat
seen at 14:44, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the supplementary guidance on connections.

This charging guidance to Ofwat (The Water Services Regulation Authority) establishes the policy framework within which Ofwat sets charging rules...

Corporate report: Competition and Markets Authority: Civil Service people survey
seen at 14:44, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2016 results published.

The survey shows responses by theme:

leadership and managing change involvement in work management team learning and development inclusion and fair treatment...
Guidance: MCA approved doctors: shipping companies
seen at 14:44, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update MCA Approved Company Doctors 6 December 2016

If you’re a seafarer employed by any of the companies listed, and need to get an ENG 1 medical fitness certificate, contact your company directly...

Statutory guidance: Multi-agency public protection arrangements (MAPPA)
seen at 14:36, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changes made to, Chapter 12 Risk Management Plan, Chapter 13a Multi-Agency Public Protection Meetings, Chapter 13b MAPPA Minutes, Chapter 26 Mentally Disordered Offenders, Appendix 1, MAPPA A, MAPPA ...

Transparency data: ACOBA minutes
seen at 14:36, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minutes of May 2016 meeting added.

Minutes of the meetings of the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments since 2010.

Guidance: Chapter 6a, section 1: points-based system, Tier 1
seen at 14:36, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

Chapter 6a, section 1 deals with how applications under the points-based system, Tier 1 settlement, are handled by UK Visas and Immigration.

Guidance: Violence against women and girls: service transformation fund
seen at 14:35, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

The violence against women and girls service transformation fund offers &pound;15 million for local commissioners that help prevent and address violence against women and girls.

The guidance outlines...

Notice: Direction issued to Isle of Wight council
seen at 14:35, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added an updated direction issued 28 November 2016

Ofsted inspected the Isle of Wight’s child protection services on 26 November 2012. The resulting report, published on 15 January 2013, ...

Guidance: Code of Practice: picketing
seen at 14:35, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Draft code of practice added

This Code of Practice provides practical guidance on picketing in trade disputes for those contemplating, organising or taking part in a picket or activities associated...

Decision: CAC Outcome: NUT & Bexhill College
seen at 14:35, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

The decisions set out:

• names of CAC panel members • name of the case manager • issue in dispute • views of the parties • considerations of the panel • final decision

Guidance: Commitments from the Welsh Government
seen at 14:35, 7 December in Search (Our copy).
UK Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-18: Commitments from the Welsh Government Contents Commitment 1 - Open data plan Commitment 2: Open data service Commitment 3: StatsWales Commitment...
Guidance: Application for Transfer of Residence (ToR) relief (ToR01)
seen at 14:35, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Apply for ToR if you want to transfer your normal place of residence from outside the EU to the UK.

You should also use the form to declare if you want to:

import any vehicles to the UK for you...
Guidance: Domestic homicide reviews: key findings from research
seen at 14:35, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New guidance and key findings published.

This document identifies common themes and trends in domestic homicide and recommends how local areas can use this information to prevent domestic abuse...

Policy paper: Commitments from the Northern Ireland Executive
seen at 14:34, 7 December in Search (Our copy).
UK Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-18: Commitments from the Northern Ireland Executive Contents Commitment 1: Develop & trial effective open policy-making and public engagement methods...
Guidance: Commitment from the Scottish Government
seen at 14:34, 7 December in Search (Our copy).
UK Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-18: Commitment from the Scottish Government Effective Open Government for governments at all levels Developing Effective Open Government for governments...
Guidance: Statutory market values for oil
seen at 14:34, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The daily values for all Category 1 crude oils for October 2016 have been added.

If you’re a participator in a UK oil field, you must use these defined market value rates if you dispose of:

...
Official Statistics: Water situation report: Midlands
seen at 14:34, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Page updated with November 2016 report.

A monthly summary of the rainfall, soil moisture deficits, river flow, groundwater levels and reservoir stocks in the Midlands.

Guidance: Social housing lettings 2015 to 2016: quality report
seen at 14:34, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

The report summarises key issues relating to the quality of the statistics presented in the 2015 to 2016 social housing lettings report.

It begins with purpose and background of social housing ...

Decision: Saint Ambrose College
seen at 14:34, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA3249

Type of decision: referral of admission arrangements – do not conform

School type: academy

School phase: secondary

Local authority: Trafford Council...

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 5 December 2016
seen at 14:34, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses published during the week commencing 5 December 2016

National Statistics: Social housing lettings in England: April 2015 to March 2016
seen at 14:33, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised release and summary tables.

The statistical release provides information on lettings of social housing in England provided by local authorities and private registered providers and...

Notice: PE11 3BW, Moy Park Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:33, 7 December 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...

Guidance: Ethiopia: country information and guidance
seen at 14:32, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance added on 'opposition to the government' and 'Oromos and the ‘Oromo Protests’' and 'operational guidance note' removed.

Country information and guidance reports are used by UK Visas and...

Guidance: Restricted leave
seen at 14:32, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

Asylum policy guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions on whether to grant restricted leave.

Guidance: Powers and operational procedure
seen at 14:31, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance added on 'Operational planning and briefing'.

Enforcement instructions and guidance documents on administrative and criminal powers for officers dealing with immigration enforcement matters...

Decision: Gosforth Central Middle School
seen at 14:31, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA3251

Type of decision: referral of admission arrangements - do not conform

School type: foundation

School phase: middle-deemed higher

Local authority: Newcastle...

New Vacancy – Policy Adviser – Evidence and Effective Practice (0.6 FTE)
seen at 14:31, 7 December in OFFA (Our copy).

Policy Adviser – Evidence and Effective Practice (0.6 FTE) 

2 year fixed-term post 

&pound;28,624 – &pound;30,056

Based in Bristol

Would you like to use your judgement...

Speech: A government that supports rural business
seen at 14:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you, it’s fantastic to see so many of the key people here today, who make our rural areas such a success for our economy.

Around 70% of all land in the UK is agricultural, providing food, farming...

Press release: Foreign Secretary at NATO Foreign Ministers meeting
seen at 14:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary reiterated the UK’s commitment to Trans-Atlantic security as he arrived at the NATO Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels today (6 Dec).

Mr Johnson will, over the next 2 days, discuss...

News story: New protection for victims of 'stranger stalking'
seen at 14:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The Home Secretary has announced her intention to introduce new stalking protection orders which will help protect victims at the earliest possible stage.

Amber Rudd made the announcement as part of a...

News story: Online plea service for traffic offences
seen at 14:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).
How does the service work

To use the online service you must be either:

the person charged with the offence an official representative of the company charged with the offence

To use the...

News story: VMD: Civil Service People Survey 2016
seen at 14:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The results of the 2016 Civil Service People Survey show that our staff rate the VMD highly. Our engagement index (the survey’s measure of those areas that most shape our experiences at work) is 67% this year...

News story: Carbon monoxide poisoning fatality, Cardiff
seen at 14:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Having assessed the evidence which has been gathered to date, we have decided to commence an investigation.

Update, 7 December 2016

Having assessed the evidence which has been gathered to date...

Press release: £100,000 for Research into Automation and Machine Intelligence
seen at 14:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has up to &pound;100,000 available to fund research into how automation and machine intelligence can analyse data to enhance decision making in the defence...

News story: CMA puts £300m saving in place for prepayment energy customers
seen at 14:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

In its final report published in June following a two-year investigation into the energy market, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said that it would introduce a price cap for prepayment customers...

Speech: Prime Minister's speech to the Gulf Co-operation Council 2016
seen at 14:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

I am delighted to be here in Manama, following in the footsteps of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales in celebrating 2 centuries of relations between Bahrain and the United Kingdom. And I am very grateful...

News story: VMD on Twitter – What do you think?
seen at 14:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The VMD is looking at the benefits of using Twitter. We are always keen to improve our communications with you and we know that some of you use Twitter.

We’d really like to hear your views.

This...

Press release: Joint statement on Aleppo: 7 December 2016
seen at 14:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Joint statement from the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States on the situation in Aleppo:

A humanitarian disaster is taking place before our very eyes...

Press release: Gulf States agree action to tackle online child exploitation and modern slavery
seen at 14:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

Gulf countries have agreed to do more to tackle online child exploitation and to stamp out the international scourge of modern slavery and human trafficking at a meeting of the UK and the Gulf Co-operation Council...

Official Statistics: Early access to medicines scheme applications: pending, refused, granted
seen at 11:34, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New PIM designation statistics added for December 2016.

These tables show the number of applications made to the early access to medicines scheme for the promising innovative medicine (PIM) designation...

Guidance: Protected food name: Vale of Evesham asparagus
seen at 11:34, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect that Vale of Evesham asparagus has been given Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status.

This document provides detail on a protected food name product from the UK, Vale...

Transparency data: Merger inquiry outcome statistics
seen at 11:34, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated statistics added for November 2016.

These figures detail the outcomes of all merger inquiries completed in each year, from 1 April 2004 to the latest full month.

Please note that...

Official Statistics: New Enterprise Allowance: April 2011 to June 2016
seen at 11:34, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: There is a revision to the number of individuals on NEA by Jobcentre Plus (JCP) district in Table 6, April 2011 to June 2016, in this 28 September 2016 publication. The revision corrects errors in the...

Notice: LA13 0PQ, Centrica Distributed Generation Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 11:34, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit, decision document for:

Operator name: Centrica Distributed...
Guidance: Violence against women and girls services: local commissioning
seen at 11:34, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Guidance for commissioners and services in England on how to prevent and address the effects of violence against women and girls.

The toolkit is split into 4 sections:

analyse (how to understand...
Guidance: Domestic homicide reviews: statutory guidance
seen at 11:34, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance published.

This statutory guidance includes information about:

the purpose of a domestic homicide review conducting a review involving families and friends the importance...
Guidance: Domestic violence disclosure scheme: guidance
seen at 11:33, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance published.

This guidance provides information about:

checks to be completed a set of minimum standards of information to be obtained from the applicant suggested forms...
Notice: PE1 5NT, Centrica PB Limited: environmental permit issued (EPR/AP3233LU/V005)
seen at 11:33, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Centrica PB Limited...
Research and analysis: London-Hong Kong Financial Services Forum 2016 – statement
seen at 11:33, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

The private-sector led London–Hong Kong Financial Services Forum convened on Tuesday 6 December in London. The forum aims to promote cooperation between the two financial centres.

The forum’s closed session...

Guidance: Violence against women and girls: national statement of expectations
seen at 11:33, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

The national statement of expectations explains the actions local areas should take to ensure victims of violence against women and girls get the help they need.

Read the strategy to end violence against...

Notice: E16 2AX, Keltbray AWS Limited: environmental permit issued (EPR/FP3092LH/V004)
seen at 11:33, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit, decision document for:

Operator name: Keltbray AWS Limited...
Corporate report: Ofqual: Civil Service People Survey 2016
seen at 11:33, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

The eighth annual Civil Service People Survey was conducted across 98 Civil Service organisations, including Ofqual.

176 people working at Ofqual participated in the survey, an overall response rate of...

Notice: DN20 9LT, Centrica Brigg Limited: environmental permit issued (EPR/ZP3133LM/V009)
seen at 11:33, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Centrica Brigg...
Transparency data: Coal Authority financial transactions: August 2016
seen at 11:33, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

The government is committed to setting new standards for transparency so the public can more easily see how and where taxpayers’ money is being spent and hold politicians, government departments and public bodies...

Transparency data: Coal Authority financial transactions: September 2016
seen at 11:33, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

The government is committed to setting new standards for transparency so the public can more easily see how and where taxpayers’ money is being spent and hold politicians, government departments and public bodies...

Transparency data: Coal Authority financial transactions: October 2016
seen at 11:32, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

The government is committed to setting new standards for transparency so the public can more easily see how and where taxpayers’ money is being spent and hold politicians, government departments and public bodies...

National Statistics: Building materials and components statistics: November 2016
seen at 11:32, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Presents information on selected building materials, including monthly data on price indices, bricks, cement and concrete blocks. It also presents quarterly data on sand and gravel, slate, concrete roofing tiles...

Guidance: South west public health laboratory: user handbook
seen at 11:32, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the user handbook.

The south west public health laboratory in Bristol provides diagnostic and clinical microbiology services to the NHS as well as specialist and health protection microbiology...

Statistical data set: Outcome of unduly lenient sentence referrals
seen at 11:32, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated Statistical data for ULS referrals dated 06 December 2016

Members of the public can ask the Attorney General’s office to examine sentences handed down by Crown Courts in England and Wales...

Transparency data: Country returns guide
seen at 11:32, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated country returns guide for December 2016.

Home Office guidance on the documents required and processes for returning immigration offenders to their country of origin.

Decision: Swire, Hugo - Minister of State, FCO - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 11:31, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Appointment with Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council added

The letter to Rt Hon Sir Hugo Swire MP, former Minister of State, FCO. The Committee’s advice, that these appointments be ...

Decision: Andrews, Leighton - Minister for Public Services, Welsh Government - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 11:31, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Appointments added - with Learning Possibilities and the Digital Task Force, National Assembly for Wales

The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (ACOBA) letters to Leighton Andrews...

Guidance: Uganda – Consular Fees
seen at 11:31, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updates to Consular Fees List

A full list of Consular fees

Decision: Beasley, Ann - Chief Finance and Commercial Officer, Ministry of Justice- ACOBA recommendation
seen at 11:31, 7 December in Search (Our copy).

The letter to Ann Beasley, Chief Finance and Commercial Officer, Ministry of Justice. The Committee’s advice that these appointments be subject to conditions was accepted.

Press release: New measures to protect poultry against Avian Flu
seen at 11:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The Government Chief Vet has declared a Prevention Zone introducing enhanced biosecurity requirements for poultry and captive birds, helping protect them from a strain of avian flu circulating in mainland...

News story: Illustrious leaves Portsmouth to make way for Queen Elizabeth
seen at 11:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

The former HMS Illustrious will be saluted by onlookers at Portsmouth’s Round Tower as she leaves the harbour after a career spanning 32 years and more than 900,000 nautical miles.

Commissioned in 1982...

News story: Crime news: ‘Fastrak’ billing changes under Proceeds of Crime Act
seen at 11:30, 7 December in News and communications (Our copy).

All Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) Fastrak bills need be submitted by email to pocafastrak@legalaid.gsi.gov.uk starting on 3 January 2017.

The new process will allow us to assess and pay POCA Fastrak...