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03 March 2017

News story: Ofqual conference 2017 - presentations from the day
seen at 18:30, 3 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Ofqual conference was for awarding organisations we regulate and took place at a pivotal time for qualifications within the vocational and technical education sector.

The presentations were:

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News story: New GCSE 9 to 1 grades coming soon
seen at 18:30, 3 March in News and communications (Our copy).

GCSE grades in England are changing

Students taking GCSEs in England this summer will receive a mixture of number and letter grades. English language, English literature and maths are the first...

Former teacher and charity worker guilty of sex offences
seen at 16:30, 3 March in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
A former teacher and charity worker has been found guilty of a string of sex offences spanning almost 30 years.
Press release: Somerset estate agents admit to price-fixing
seen at 14:30, 3 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: Ministers in latest dialogue with financial services firms
seen at 14:30, 3 March in News and communications (Our copy).

During a roundtable yesterday, Ministers underlined their commitment to maintaining London’s position as a global financial hub.

Hosted by Ministers from the Department for Exiting the European Union ...

Press release: Statement in response to the formal notification of the proposed merger between Sky and 21st Century Fox
seen at 14:30, 3 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Recognising the importance of this matter, the Secretary of State always intended to inform Parliament at the first available opportunity on the progress of the take-over and her role in relation to it, as events...

News story: Defence Secretary applauds service of globally deployed Scots
seen at 14:30, 3 March in News and communications (Our copy).

During a visit to Edinburgh, Sir Michael met soldiers from Scots-based Army units. Many have either recently returned, or are about to deploy on missions with the UK’s allies overseas.

Defence Secretary...

Press release: Poor due diligence and monitoring put charity assets at risk
seen at 14:30, 3 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Charity Commission (‘the Commission’) has today published a report of its statutory inquiry into Human Aid UK (registered charity number 1138111) (‘the charity’). The charity describes itself...

News story: Aircraft Accident Report AAR 1/2017 - G-BXFI, 22 August 2015
seen at 14:30, 3 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Aircraft Accident Report 1/2017 was published on 3 March 2017.

It concerns the accident to Hawker Hunter, G-BXFI which crashed on to the A27, Shoreham Bypass near Shoreham Airport during air display...

Press release: Investigatory Powers Commissioner appointed: Lord Justice Fulford
seen at 14:30, 3 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Lord Justice Fulford as the first Investigatory Powers Commissioner for a 3-year term. Lord Justice Fulford will take up appointment with immediate effect.

Speech: Survivors in safe houses will have their right to vote honoured
seen at 14:30, 3 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Just over a year ago, I learnt about a young woman from Bristol who had been forced to flee an abusive relationship and move, with her toddler, to a secret address.

Once there, she simply wanted to express...

News story: Newcastle fresh produce retailer fined after failing to meet marketing standards
seen at 14:30, 3 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A Newcastle based fresh produce retailer has been ordered to pay over &pound;3,000 for displaying, offering for sale and selling rotten fruit and vegetables that failed to meet minimum quality standards.

News story: GCA Supplier Mornings
seen at 14:30, 3 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Details of Events 27 March London

Venue: Victoria House Southampton Row London WC1B 4DA

Programme for London event

9.00 Breakfast Reception

9.30 Introduction from Christine Tacon: ...

News story: Open Rights Group campaign
seen at 14:30, 3 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A large number of emails have been received about government plans to equalise the maximum sentence for online and physical copyright infringement at 10 years. This measure is contained within the Digital ...

News story: Avian flu near Redgrave, Suffolk
seen at 14:30, 3 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Defra’s routine investigations following a confirmed case of H5N8 near Redgrave in Suffolk have led to the detection of the virus at a further separate premises.

Due to the unacceptable high risk and ...

News story: Minister discusses barriers to voter registration for disabled people in Scotland
seen at 11:30, 3 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 disabled people to engage in their...

News story: Maintaining our close ties with Slovakia
seen at 11:30, 3 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK and Slovakia share a great number of common interests, not least the thriving trade between our great nations and the security of our continent.

So my simple message, as I visit Bratislava today...

Press release: £2 billion boost set to transform charity and voluntary sector funding
seen at 10:30, 3 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The huge sum has the potential to further transform the charity sector, helping to improve communities and change lives. It was identified by the independent Dormant Assets Commission, which found untapped assets...

Press release: Step up to the challenge as the South West flood committee’s new chair
seen at 10:30, 3 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in flood and coastal risk management across Devon and Cornwall, heading up a committee that works closely with other public bodies and interest groups.

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Press release: Social housing regulator to charge fees from October 2017
seen at 10:30, 3 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The regulator of social housing has confirmed that it has listened to the sector and will delay the introduction of fees for social housing regulation to October 2017. Providers will pay 50% of the annual fee...

Press release: £2 billion boost set to transform charity and voluntary sector funding
seen at 09:30, 3 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The huge sum has the potential to further transform the charity sector, helping to improve communities and change lives. It was identified by the independent Dormant Assets Commission, which found untapped assets...

Press release: CMA alleges anti-competitive agreements for hydrocortisone tablets
seen at 09:30, 3 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) alleges that between January 2013 and June 2016, Concordia (formerly Amdipharm), and Actavis UK (formerly Auden Mckenzie), entered into agreements under which Actavis...

Press release: Government commits to helping survivors of domestic abuse
seen at 09:30, 3 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Chris Skidmore, Minister for the Constitution, has published a range of proposals that will make the anonymous registration scheme in England and Wales more accessible to those escaping domestic abuse, and ensure...