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27 February 2017

News story: Minister Wharton reinforces UK support for refugees in Uganda
seen at 22:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

During the week that famine has been declared in some parts of South Sudan, Minister Wharton saw the life-saving impact of UK aid in Uganda when he visited a centre where refugees are registered and longer term...

Statement to Parliament: Change to personal injury discount rate
seen at 18:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Earlier today, I notified the market via the London Stock Exchange group that I would today lay a Statutory Instrument to change the discount rate applicable to personal injury lump sum compensation payments, ...

News story: Defence Secretary announces world class innovation panel
seen at 18:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Defence Innovation Advisory Panel

Addressing engineering students, academics and apprentices, Sir Michael Fallon announced three members of the new Defence Innovation Advisory Panel. The Panel will be charged...

News story: Low Pay Commission visits programme 2017
seen at 18:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Low Pay Commission’s purpose is to provide advice to the Government on the rates of the National Living Wage and the other National Minimum Wages, as well as other related issues.

We want to hear ...

News story: Invitation to tender for research from the Low Pay Commission 2017
seen at 18:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The introduction of the National Living Wage is a major change for the labour market - likely to represent a sharp increase in the nominal, real and relative value of the UK’s pay floor. Coverage is set to triple...

News story: Advice for British nationals in Malawi
seen at 18:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

British nationals in need of assistance please call +265(0)1772400 or +265(0)1772123 and follow instructions. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Follow us on Twitter and Facebook...

News story: Submarines to support economic and community growth
seen at 18:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The MOD is investing hundreds of millions of pounds in developing HM Naval Base Clyde as the Royal Navy Submarine Centre of Specialisation.

This will see all UK attack submarines based in Argyll and Bute...

News story: First Innovation Fund challenge event - presentation slides
seen at 18:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

At the event in London, a series of presentations provided details of three challenges that make up the Defence and Security Accelerator competition ‘Revolutionise the human information relationship for Defence...

News story: Accelerator webinar: revolutionise the human information relationship for Defence
seen at 18:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A recording of this webinar is available to view now.

The webinar provided information about the £6 million Innovation Fund competition, for those who couldn’t make it to the main...

News story: Efficiency Review to drive productive public services
seen at 18:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Putting the public finances on a sustainable path is vital to securing a strong and stable economy, and the government will ensure it is delivering value for money while maintaining its commitments on public ...

News story: Technology Products 2 flash sale
seen at 18:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

CCS have been working with a number of suppliers on our Technology Products 2 agreement (RM3733) to offer you huge savings on a range of products including desktops and laptops.

The sale begins on 1 March...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Devon and Cornwall: weekly summary for Monday 20 February to Sunday 26 February
seen at 18:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 17 February but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

News story: Government launches major new drive on internet safety.
seen at 18:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

UK to be safest place in the world for young people to go online



Parents now more concerned about their children sexting than drinking or smoking

Ministers have begun work...

CPS to charge prison officer with gross negligence manslaughter and misconduct in public office
seen at 16:30, 27 February in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
A prison officer is to be charged with gross negligence manslaughter and misconduct in public office in relation to the death of an inmate at HMP Woodhill.
Press release: Charity Commission to hold public meeting in York
seen at 16:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, will hold its next public meeting on 30 March 2017 at York CVS.

William Shawcross, Chairman of the Commission, will...

News story: Technology Products 2 flash sale
seen at 16:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

CCS have been working with a number of suppliers on our Technology Products 2 agreement (RM3733) to offer you huge savings on a range of products including desktops and laptops.

The sale begins on 1 March...

Press release: Final building blocks in place for Institute for Apprenticeships
seen at 14:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The main building blocks for the Institute for Apprenticeships have been put in place today (27 February 2017) with the announcement of Antony Jenkins as the Chair.

Appointed as Shadow Chair in June 2016...

Press release: One month to go until new vehicle tax rates come into force
seen at 14:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Rohan Gye, DVLA Vehicle Service Manager, said:

These changes won’t affect any vehicles that are registered before 1 April 2017. So, for anyone who already owns a car or is thinking of buying a used...

Press release: Cabinet office: new senior appointments and changes
seen at 14:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Sir Mark Lyall Grant will retire from the Civil Service and his role as National Security Adviser on 13 April 2017.

He will be succeeded by Mark Sedwill who is currently the Permanent Secretary at the...

Press release: ‘Regulator ready’ stem cell lines now available for clinical development
seen at 14:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The stem cell lines are produced and quality-controlled under European regulation and are therefore suitable for use as starting materials in manufacturing therapies for clinical trials, saving researchers precious...

News story: GLD signs landmark Pro Bono Charter
seen at 14:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Government Legal Department is one of the 21 founding signatories of the Law Society’s landmark Pro Bono Charter.

Stephen Braviner Roman, Director General at GLD, said:

I’m really...

Press release: Foreign Office Minister marks second anniversary of Boris Nemtsov’s murder
seen at 14:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Boris Nemtsov, a former Deputy Prime Minister and leader of Russia’s opposition, was shot dead two years ago on 27 February 2015. The suspected murderers are currently on trial, with verdicts expected in March...

News story: Defence Secretary announces world class innovation panel
seen at 14:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Defence Innovation Advisory Panel

Addressing engineering students, academics, and apprentices, Sir Michael Fallon announced three members of the new Defence Innovation Advisory Panel. The Panel will be charged...

Speech: Liam Fox speech welcoming Indian Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley, to the London Stock Exchange
seen at 14:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister Jaitley, it’s a pleasure to see you again and to welcome you here for your visit to launch the UK / India Year of Culture, as part of India’s independence celebrations.

It is an important opportunity...

Press release: UK food takes centre stage at world's largest annual trade show
seen at 14:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Award-winning Welsh marmalade, mozzarella from Durham, and shortbread from Glasgow are among nearly 100 UK food and drink specialities showcasing the best of British today at the world’s largest annual food trade...

Public confidence in official statistics
seen at 11:30, 27 February in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

NatCen Social Research has today published the results of a survey of public confidence in official statistics, commissioned by the UK Statistics Authority. Among the survey’s findings are that:

Public...
News story: Warm welcome for UK diabetes prevention programme in Dubai
seen at 11:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Healthcare UK secured the first commercial Letter of Intent to participate in a new diabetes prevention programme in the Middle East. The programme has been developed in partnership with NHS England, Public Health...

News story: Accessing our online applications
seen at 11:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Status update noting access to online services has been restored.

Access to the Insolvency Register, ISCIS Online, Find an Insolvency Practitioner, Find an Official Receiver, the Debt Relief Order...

Statement to Parliament: Justice update
seen at 11:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Earlier today, I notified the market via the London Stock Exchange group that I would today lay a Statutory Instrument to change the discount rate applicable to personal injury lump sum compensation payments, ...

News story: Two-year university courses come a step closer
seen at 10:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The government has today, Friday 24 February, tabled amendments to the Higher Education and Research Bill to encourage more flexible learning and increased choice for students.

These include...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Yorkshire and the Humber: summary for Monday 27 February to Sunday 5 March 2017
seen at 10:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 24 February and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances...

News story: New digital framework attracts thousands of small and medium-sized businesses
seen at 10:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Changed picture

The framework, which launches today (24 February 2017), has attracted 2,018 suppliers in total, with 94% of them small and medium-sized enterprises.

Digital Outcomes and...

Press release: People urged to have their say before A303 Stonehenge consultation ends
seen at 10:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

People still have a chance to give their views on proposals to improve the A303 past Stonehenge as part of a major roads package to cut congestion in the south west.

Consultation on the proposals for ...

News story: Holocaust memorial designs exhibition in Parliament
seen at 09:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

An exhibition of the shortlisted teams’ designs for the National Holocaust Memorial and education centre is on display and open to the public in Westminster Hall in Parliament from Monday 26 February.

Press release: New discount rate for personal injury claims announced
seen at 09:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

When victims of life-changing injuries accept lump sum compensation payments, the actual amount they receive is adjusted according to the interest they can expect to earn by investing it.

In finalising...

Press release: Planned roadworks in and around the M25: weekly summary for Monday 27 February to Sunday 5 March 2017
seen at 09:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 24 February 2017 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. ...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, BANES, Wiltshire, West Dorset and Devon: weekly summary for Monday 27 February to Sunday 5 March 2017
seen at 09:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

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

Press release: Planned roadworks in Central Southern England: weekly summary for Monday 27 February to Sunday 5 March 2017
seen at 09:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 24 February but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

News story: Avian influenza (bird flu) in winter 2016 to 2017
seen at 02:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated because of removal of the Protection Zone restrictions at two of the sites near Pilling, Wyre, Lancashire.

Avian influenza (bird flu) is a disease of birds. The H5N8 strain of the disease...

Press release: Drop in poor children's progress at secondary school
seen at 02:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Children from poor backgrounds experience a worrying drop off in progress at secondary school, new research by the Social Mobility Commission reveals today (Monday 27 February).

It finds that the...

Press release: Campaign launched to increase low paid workers’ knowledge of national minimum and national living wage rights
seen at 02:30, 27 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Government advertising campaign goes live across the country today to raise lowest paid workers’ knowledge of their rights ahead of the National Minimum and National Living Wage rates rise on 1 April New poll...