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02 March 2017

OUTing the Past 2017: A resounding success
seen at 18:30, 2 March in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

On Saturday 11 February, we were proud to host an OUTing the Past: National LGBT History Festival event, exploring LGBTQ+ history that can be found in our collection and beyond.

As one of the national...

Works in visitors’ car park
seen at 18:30, 2 March in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

Due to essential electrical works, there will be reduced capacity in our car park from Monday 6 March for two weeks. During this period traffic marshals will control vehicle movements into and around the car ...

Queer City project exploring LGBTQ+ heritage now open
seen at 18:30, 2 March in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

Queer City: London Club Culture 1918-1967 opens today with a month of tours, entertainment, talks and performances inspired by documents held by The National Archives.

The Caravan, promoted as London...

News story: Young innovators recognised in Forbes 30 under 30
seen at 18:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added caption to photo.

Forbes 30 under 30 Europe 2017 highlights the brightest young entrepreneurs, innovators and game changers with the potential to change the world. Across 6 of the ...

Speech: 'A new chapter in UK-Denmark relations'
seen at 18:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

In less than thirty days, the UK intends to have begun its exit negotiations with the EU — marking the start of a new chapter in its relationships with both the union itself and each of the 27 member states.

News story: Defence dialogue on our EU exit
seen at 18:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister for Exiting the European Union David Jones and Minister for Defence Procurement Harriett Baldwin took part in a roundtable with the UK’s defence business leaders today (Thursday, 2 March) ahead of the...

Derry McCann pleads guilty to London rape
seen at 16:30, 2 March in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
A man has admitted raping a woman on his wedding day in a prolonged sexual attack.
Press release: PM meeting with King Abdullah of Jordan: 1 March 2017
seen at 16:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister met His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan at Downing Street today.

They both welcomed the historic and strong ties between the UK and...

Speech: Does British television and film reflect the diversity of our modern nation?
seen at 16:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you for inviting me to speak at this event to celebrate the second anniversary of Channel Four’s 360 Diversity initiative.

It’s been fascinating to hear Charles talk about Channel 4’s great work...

News story: Running the Bath Half for charity
seen at 16:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

PC Mike Frost is tackling the 13.1 course on 12 March. It is the second time he has taken part and is training hard to beat last years’ time of 2 hours 32 minutes. He is raising money for the Miscarriage Association...

Press release: Somerset estate agents admit to price-fixing
seen at 16:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The businesses - Abbott and Frost Limited, Gary Berryman Estate Agents Ltd (and its parent company Warne Investments Limited), Greenslade Taylor Hunt and West Coast Property Services (UK) Limited – have admitted...

News story: Minister discusses barriers to voter registration for people with disabilities in Scotland
seen at 16:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Minister for the Constitution heard first hand some of the experiences that members have faced when voting or registering to vote. They discussed ways of encouraging other people with disabilities to engage...

News story: Synthetic Environment Tower Community of Practice
seen at 16:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is looking to expand its Synthetic Environment Tower of Excellence (SE Tower) Community of Practice (COP).

Since 2004, the SE Tower has provided a ...

Press release: Flood relief for villages in Worcestershire
seen at 16:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Construction will start this summer on a £4 million flood storage area which will reduce the risk of flooding to nearly 300 homes and businesses in Broadway, Childswickham and Murcot.

The Environment...

News story: New transparency measures for Taser use announced by Home Secretary
seen at 16:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Home Secretary has today announced police forces will be required to collect and publish detailed data on all their use of force, including Taser usage, from April.

Adopting the recommendations of...

News story: Young innovators recognised in Forbes 30 under 30
seen at 16:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Forbes 30 under 30 Europe 2017 highlights the brightest young entrepreneurs, innovators and game changers with the potential to change the world. Across 6 of the 10 industry categories in Europe, 11 of...

News story: Public sector gets help to save on water bill
seen at 16:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

From 01 April, most business and public sector organisations will be able to choose which company supplies their water and associated services like automated meter reading, leak detection and customer service...

Quarterly Sector Accounts
seen at 14:30, 2 March in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) publishes statistics and data on the transactions of particular groups of institutions (sectors) within the UK economy in its publications Quarterly National Accounts...

Statistics on Public and Mental Health in Scotland
seen at 14:30, 2 March in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter from Ed Humpherson to Scott Heald regarding Statistics on Public and Mental Health in Scotland

Related links:

Assessment Report 260 – Statistics on Public and Mental Health in Scotland...

Statistics on NHS Waiting Times in Scotland (Phase 2)
seen at 14:30, 2 March in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter from Ed Humpherson to Scott Heald regarding statistics on NHS Waiting Times in Scotland (Phase 2)

Related links:

Assessment Report 254 – Statistics on NHS Waiting Times in Scotland...

Statistics on Outcomes of Work Capability Assessments
seen at 14:30, 2 March in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter from Ed Humpherson to Neil McIvor regarding statistics on Outcomes of Work Capability Assessments

Related links:

Assessment Report 242 – Statistics on Outcomes of Work Capability...

Assessment of Population Estimates and Projections
seen at 14:30, 2 March in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter from Ed Humpherson to Ian Cope regarding the assessment of Population Estimates and Projections

Related links:

Assessment Report 309 – Population Estimates and Projections

News story: Nuclear Decommissioning Authority appoints David Peattie as Chief Executive Officer
seen at 14:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

David will be responsible for leading the NDA in the decommissioning and clean-up of 17 legacy nuclear sites across the UK, including Sellafield. He will assume the role from today, 1 March 2017, when the outgoing...

News story: DVSA non-executive chair appointed for first time
seen at 14:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Bridget, who takes up post today (1 March 2017), is an economist who has set up and run a number of consultancies and has a track record of advising public and private sector organisations on large-scale transformation...

Speech: St David's Day reception 2017: Prime Minister's speech
seen at 14:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

St David’s Day speech

I am very pleased to be able to welcome you to Number 10 and to have this opportunity to say Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus.

This reception is about celebrating everything that...

Speech: Home Secretary speech to Community Security Trust annual dinner
seen at 14:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you very much Lloyd [Dorfman] for that kind introduction. It’s a pleasure to be here tonight.

And when I walked around and said hello I was struck by how kind and welcoming everybody was, so thank...

News story: Business Minister hosts diversity and the industrial strategy roundtable
seen at 14:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Employers, community groups and small business owners from across the North East today met Business Minister Margot James to discuss how diversity and inclusion can strengthen the Government’s Industrial Strategy...

Press release: Planned roadworks in the East of England: weekly summary for Monday 27 February to Sunday 5 March 2017
seen at 14:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Various roads: routine inspections and maintenance for street lighting

Highways England is carrying out a programme of routine inspections of electrical and structural equipment across the region, which is planned...

News story: War Pension Scheme payments increases from April 2017
seen at 14:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Correct timescale for receiving pension letter included.

The new rates of pensions and allowances payable under the War Pension Scheme from 10 April 2017 have now been announced and are available...

News story: New low carbon heating for Gateshead unveiled
seen at 14:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The newly-completed Gateshead District Energy Centre is the first of its kind and scale in the North East and will generate and supply low-carbon, low cost energy for up to 350 local homes and businesses in the...

Press release: Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Peru
seen at 14:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Ms Kate Harrisson has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Peru in succession to Mr Anwar Choudhury, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Harrisson will...

Press release: The UK's Best Apprenticeship
seen at 14:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), an acknowledged world leader in science, technology and innovation, is excited to be coming to this years What Career Live event at the NEC. This year Dstl...

Army Basing Programme
seen at 11:30, 2 March in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

PAC Information Leaflet - February 2017

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Press release: Secretary of State visits Brussels
seen at 11:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State is travelling to Brussels later today for meetings with leading EU figures to explain the unique economic, social and political context of Northern Ireland and to set out the UK Government...

Press release: Swansea and St Davids and the Hundred of Dewisland bid for UK City of Culture status
seen at 11:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Eleven areas from across the country have registered their bids to become the UK City of Culture 2021, the UK Government announced today.

Coventry, Hereford, Paisley, Perth, Portsmouth, St Davids and ...

News story: The Personal Independence Payment (Amendment) Regulations 2017: statement by Paul Gray
seen at 11:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

In view of the considerable interest in the Personal Independence Payment (Amendment) Regulations 2017, and specifically the role of the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) in the scrutiny of those...

News story: Track workers struck by ballast, Chathill
seen at 11:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

At around 10:10 hrs on 16 February 2017 two track workers were struck by flying ballast. This was thrown from the track bed by a train on which a flexible hose had become detached at one end and was dragging...

News story: £15 million boost for UK lamb exports
seen at 11:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

UK lamb will soon be back on dinner plates across Kuwait following a new deal worth up to £15 million, Food Minister George Eustice announced today.

The re-opened trade route was announced during...

Press release: Eleven areas bid to be UK City of Culture 2021
seen at 10:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Coventry, Hereford, Paisley, Perth, Portsmouth, St David’s and the Hundred of Dewisland, Stoke-on-Trent, Sunderland, Swansea, Warrington and Wells have all formally entered the competition for the third UK City...

News story: King Challenger report and flyer published
seen at 09:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

MAIB’s report on the investigation into a fatal man overboard from the scallop dredger King Challenger while 12 nautical miles south-west of Scalloway, Shetland Islands, Scotland on 23 June 2016 is now published...

News story: King Challenger report and flyer published
seen at 02:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

MAIB’s report on the investigation into a fatal man overboard from the scallop dredger King Challenger while 12 nautical miles south-west of Scalloway, Shetland Islands, Scotland on 23 June 2016 is now published...

Government response: DFID in the News
seen at 02:30, 2 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: DFID response to announcment of reform and restructure of Adam Smith International

Reform and restructure of Adam Smith International (ASI) - 2 March 2017

Responding to ASI’s announcement that...