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14 February 2017

Press release: North Korean Ambassador summoned over ballistic missile launch
seen at 20:30, 14 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A Foreign Office spokeswoman said:

The UK fully supports the UN Security Council’s strong condemnation of North Korea’s recent ballistic missile launch. Today, in summoning the North Korean Ambassador...

Press release: PM call with US President Trump: 14 February 2017
seen at 20:30, 14 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister spoke to President Trump this afternoon, as part of their regular engagement. They discussed a range of issues, including trade and security and...

News story: Avian influenza (bird flu) in winter 2016 to 2017
seen at 18:30, 14 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect confirmation of disease near Redgrave in Suffolk.

Avian influenza (bird flu) is a disease of birds. The H5N8 strain of the disease has been found in wild and farmed birds in...

News story: Avian flu confirmed at a farm near Redgrave in Suffolk
seen at 18:30, 14 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated on 14 February to reflect official confirmation of disease. This follows the announcement that H5N8 was identified at the site on 13 February but tests were ongoing to establish whether or not...

News story: Walker: Scottish views will play key part in forming EU exit plans
seen at 18:30, 14 February in News and communications (Our copy).

We want to ensure every nation and area of the United Kingdom can make the most of the opportunities ahead, the Minister for Exiting the European Union Robin Walker said during visits to Fort William, Glasgow...

News story: Minister Wharton emphasises need for peace in South Sudan
seen at 18:30, 14 February in News and communications (Our copy).

In the first visit by a UK Minister to South Sudan this year, Minister Wharton saw the life-changing impact of UK aid in Juba and Malakal.

The Minister spent a day visiting the Protection of Civilian (...

Speech: Chancellor's speech at the National Cyber Security Centre opening
seen at 18:30, 14 February in News and communications (Our copy).

It is a pleasure to be here today at the launch of the National Cyber Security Centre, having been involved in this project, in various roles, since its inception.

In my current role, as Chancellor...

Press release: Handmade film directors disqualified for misleading investors
seen at 16:30, 14 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Three directors of Handmade Limited, a film company have been disqualified for a combined 22 and a half years.

Patrick Anthony Meehan has been disqualified from acting as a director for 13 years, David...

Press release: Financial adviser handed 15 year bankruptcy restriction order
seen at 16:30, 14 February in News and communications (Our copy).

On 15 December 2016 Registrar Christine Derrett ordered that Mr Todd, a financial adviser, be subject to the bankruptcy restrictions order as a result of him acting in the management of limited company, despite...

News story: Chief Secretary meets Fife businesses to hear growth plans
seen at 16:30, 14 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Today (14 February 2017) the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, David Gauke met with Fife-based companies to discuss opportunities and challenges, and hear their future plans to grow and boost Scotland and the ...

Press release: Rugeley Flood Risk Management Scheme well under way
seen at 16:30, 14 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency’s Rugeley Flood Risk Management Scheme that began in December is progressing well. Preparations for the construction of the embankment have now started.

To make sure that the public...

Rough sleeping statistics
seen at 14:30, 14 February in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter from Mark Brooks to the UK Statistics Authority, The Men and Boys Coalition, concerning the Rough Sleeping Statistics Autumn 2016 report produced by the Department for Communities and Local Government

Ressettlement Centre Germany
seen at 14:30, 14 February in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

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News story: VDR data extraction from MV Cabrera
seen at 14:30, 14 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Last week MAIB technicians provided support to the Greek Hellenic Bureau for Marine Casualties Investigation in the recovery of data from the general cargo vessel Cabrera’s Voyage Data Recorder.

The vessel...

News story: Doors open at unique nuclear archive
seen at 11:30, 14 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking today at the Nucleus (Nuclear and Caithness Archive) in Wick, NDA chairman Stephen Henwood, said:

Today we see a new chapter in the important role Caithness has played in the UK’s nuclear ...

Teenager sentenced for making a pipe bomb
seen at 10:30, 14 February in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
A 17-year-old right-wing extremist who made a pipe bomb and praised the killer of Jo Cox MP was sentenced to Youth Rehabilitation Order at Leeds Crown Court (13th February).
Press release: UK House Price Index (HPI) for December 2016
seen at 10:30, 14 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The December data shows an annual price increase of 7.2% which takes the average property value in the UK to £219,544. Monthly house prices have risen by 1.4% since November 2016. The monthly index...

News story: UK House Price Index (HPI) annual review 2016
seen at 10:30, 14 February in News and communications (Our copy).

2016 was an interesting year, with changes to stamp duty on second homes introduced in April 2016 and an EU referendum in June, but how did this impact the UK HPI?

If we look at 2016 as a whole, the UK...

Press release: Directors of £1m carbon credit scam banned
seen at 10:30, 14 February in News and communications (Our copy).

An Insolvency Service investigation found that the voluntary emission reduction carbon credits (VERs) were sold by Cleartrade at highly inflated prices and had no investment potential. Members of the public have...

Press release: Lengthy bans for carbon credit company directors
seen at 10:30, 14 February in News and communications (Our copy).

World Future sold voluntary emission reduction carbon credits (VERs) at highly inflated prices to members of the public as an investment. The credits had no investment potential.

In January Edward George...

News story: Government review team launches nationwide modern employment practices tour in London
seen at 09:30, 14 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Last October (2016), Matthew Taylor was asked by the Prime Minister to conduct an independent review to look at whether employment practices need to change in order to keep pace with modern business models.

News story: Civil news: improvements to electronic CW3 immigration forms
seen at 09:30, 14 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Changes have been made to the following electronic versions of the CW3 form in response to feedback from providers:

CW3B Imm: Application for extension of Upper Costs Limit (electronic version) CW3C...
News story: 6 weeks until the pound stops being round
seen at 02:30, 14 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Baroness Neville-Rolfe will pay tribute to the Royal Mint’s role as a global leader in the production of coins and medals - exporting to an average of 60 countries every year.

The visit comes ahead of...