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12 January 2017

Resettlement Centre
seen at 18:30, 12 January in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

What's on in January 2017 at the Resettlement Centre Germany?

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News story: New advice on reducing health inequalities in the criminal justice system
seen at 18:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

People in contact with the criminal justice system face significant health inequalities:

mortality rate for prisoners is 50% higher than the rest of the population people in and out of the criminal...
Speech: Attorney General’s speech at the International Institute for Strategic Studies
seen at 18:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Please note: There is a PDF copy of the speech with references available at the bottom of the press notice

Thank you to the International Institute for Strategic Studies for hosting us today.

Press release: Justice minister opens first Halfords Training Academy for female prisoners
seen at 18:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).
New academy to be launched by Justice Minister Dr Phillip Lee at HMP Drake Hall - the first of its kind to open in a women’s prison Providing specialist skills to female offenders to help them find work on...
News story: Justice Secretary visits frontline staff delivering key court reform work
seen at 18:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Lord Chancellor Elizabeth Truss visited two of London’s most high profile courts today to meet with frontline staff and see first-hand some of the impressive work being delivered.

The visit follows...

News story: Update: air strikes against Daesh
seen at 18:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: update

Summary

Monday 9 January – Tornados struck four Daesh targets in Mosul and to the north near Nineveh, including a lorry-bomb and an armoured truck.

Tuesday 10 January...

Resettlement Centre Germany
seen at 16:30, 12 January in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

January 2017

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Press release: Competition launches to find UK City of Culture 2021
seen at 16:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK City of Culture title is designed to use culture as a catalyst for economic and social regeneration and raise the profile of arts and creativity locally and across the country.

It also helps cities...

Press release: Second Voluntary & Community sector round-table
seen at 16:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Today Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Kris Hopkins, attended the second in a series of round-tables with the voluntary and community sector, hosted by Stepping Stones in Lisburn.

News story: UK - Uruguay Double Taxation Convention now in force
seen at 16:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

The United Kingdom and Uruguay signed a convention to avoid double taxation and prevent fiscal evasion related to taxes on income and on capital on 24 February 2016 in Montevideo...

Press release: Flooding possible along the east coast, Environment Agency warns
seen at 16:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Communities along the east coast of England are warned to be prepared for large waves and possible flooding throughout Friday into Saturday morning. Counties particularly at risk include Lincolnshire, Norfolk...

Press release: CMA clears VTech/LeapFrog merger
seen at 16:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The companies are 2 of the leading suppliers of learning toys, child tablets and content in the UK. An in-depth investigation by a group of independent Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) panel members has...

News story: Earlier publication of Ofqual's 2017 perceptions survey
seen at 16:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The next publication of the perceptions survey has been moved to April 2017. It was originally scheduled for June 2017. This has been done because we have reduced the time gap between the exam series that...

News story: Re-appointment of Dr Peter Knight as Chair to the Prison Service Pay Review Body
seen at 16:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Dr Knight has been reappointed as Chair of the Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB) from 2 March 2017 to 1 March 2018).

The PSPRB provides the government with independent advice on the remuneration ...

Press release: Justice minister opens Timpson’s training academy for female prisoners
seen at 16:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).
New academy launched by Justice Minister Sam Gyimah at HMP Downview to help female prisoners find jobs on release Part of government’s commitment to making prisons place of self-discipline, hard work and reform...
SSAFA Short Breaks
seen at 14:30, 12 January in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Short Breaks and Volunteer

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News story: Coal Authority public board meeting - January 2017
seen at 14:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Our next public board meeting will take place at the Coal Authority offices at 200 Lichfield Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 4RG, starting at 9.45am on Tuesday 17 January 2017.

The board continues...

News story: Independent review into the strategic role of Tidal Lagoons in the UK published
seen at 14:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Independent Review into the feasibility and practicality of tidal lagoon energy in the UK, led by the Rt Hon Charles Hendry, was commissioned in February 2016 to assess:

whether, and in what circumstances...
Press release: Foreign Secretary and Minister for Europe to attend Cypriot-led talks in Geneva
seen at 14:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Their attendance at the UN-facilitated talks in Geneva on Thursday 12 January is part of the UK’s ongoing support for the Cypriot-led settlement talks.

Ahead of the talks, the Foreign Secretary said:

News story: Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport reappoints Sport England Chair
seen at 14:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Nick Bitel was originally appointed Chair of Sport England in 2013. He has been the Chief Executive of London Marathon Events since 1995. As well as staging the world’s most successful city centre marathon ...

News story: HS2 ground investigation surveys event 23 January 2017: Kilburn
seen at 14:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

HS2 is the planned new high speed railway. From late January to April 2017, ground investigation surveys will be taking place near you, along the planned route of the railway.

This will help us understand...

Press release: Lord Chancellor welcomes historic promotion of talent for new silks
seen at 14:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Of the 113 successful applicants appointed Queen’s Counsel today (12 January 2017), 31 were women (up from 25 last year), and 16 were of a BAME background (up from 9). In addition, distinguished academics are...

News story: Bids open to host tenth annual Armed Forces Day National Event
seen at 14:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

In 2018 Armed Forces Day is celebrating ten years of supporting our Armed Forces Community, from serving personnel and reserves to veterans, cadets and families.

Taking place on Saturday 23 June 2018, ...

News story: UK / URUGUAY DOUBLE TAXATION CONVENTION Now in Force
seen at 14:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The United Kingdom and Uruguay signed a convention to avoid double taxation and prevent fiscal evasion related to taxes on income and on capital on 24 February 2016 in Montevideo. The document was signed by the...

News story: Covenant means coding careers for military community as Amazon Web Services sign up
seen at 14:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

AWS’s new ‘re:Start’ programme will offer service leavers, military veterans, reservists, cadets and their spouses technical classes and work experience placements with on-the-job training in cloud computing ...

SSAFA Short Breaks
seen at 11:30, 12 January in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Short Breaks and Volunteer

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Press release: Competition launches to find UK City of Culture 2021
seen at 11:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK City of Culture title is designed to use culture as a catalyst for economic and social regeneration and raise the profile of arts and creativity locally and across the country.

It also helps cities...

News story: UK City of Culture 2021
seen at 11:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The prestigious title is a chance to use arts and culture as a catalyst for a city’s economic and social regeneration. And of course to raise the profile of the city’s creative reputation right across the country...

Press release: Essential safety work will start on the A38 in the Glynn Valley next week
seen at 11:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The £3.6 million scheme will involve reinforcing the carriageway, construction of a new retaining wall, the installation of vehicle restraint barrier, drainage improvements, resurfacing and associated...

News story: Prime Minister reappoints National Heritage Memorial Fund/Heritage Lottery Fund (NHMF/HLF) Trustees
seen at 10:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Atul Patel’s career spanned 30 years of working in housing, regeneration, and the public sector. Latterly, he was an Independent Member of the Ealing Council Housing Forum. From 1995-1998 he was Director of Regulation...

News story: Civil news: urgent applications when online working unavailable
seen at 10:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Starting 16 January 2017 a new way of dealing with urgent applications will be available if the Client and Cost Management System (CCMS) is not working.

What is the new process?

The change of approach...

News story: Public consultation launched to cut night flight noise at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted
seen at 10:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The government has announced new measures to cut the noise allowed from night flights at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted.

Measures out for public consultation today (12 January 2017) will...

Statement to Parliament: Night flights consultation 2017
seen at 10:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

In July 2014, the government announced the current regime for night flight restrictions at the designated airports; Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted. These restrictions are due to expire in October (2017) this ...

News story: Johanna C report published
seen at 09:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

MAIB’s report on the fatal accident during cargo operations on board Johanna C while alongside at Songkhla, Thailand on 11 May 2016 is now published.

The report contains details of what happened and the...

News story: Wales Office Minister leads summit to tackle mobile phone 'not spots'
seen at 09:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK Government and Ofcom will today (12/1/17) host a summit bringing together mobile phone operators, politicians and people affected by poor mobile phone coverage to find a solution to the problem in Wales...

News story: Intellectual property clinics
seen at 09:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: New clinic date added.

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in Newport is running regular clinics with the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys. These clinics are for individuals seeking free...

News story: Johanna C report published
seen at 02:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

MAIB’s report on the fatal accident during cargo operations on board Johanna C while alongside at Songkhla, Thailand on 11 May 2016 is now published.

The report contains details of what happened and the...

News story: Next step in major investment for south-west as A303 Stonehenge plans published
seen at 02:30, 12 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Major plans to transform the A303 as part of a £2 billion investment in the south-west, which will see the construction of a tunnel at the historic Stonehenge site, have today (12 January 2016) been...