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29 March 2017

News story: The Valuation Office Agency's online business rates service
seen at 23:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Valuation Office Agency’s online service will be unavailable after midday on Thursday 30 March 2017. This is so we can make improvements ahead of publishing the 2017 rateable values on 1 April, as well as...

Statement to Parliament: Prime Minister's Commons statement on triggering Article 50
seen at 21:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Watch the statement.

Thank you Mr Speaker,

Today the government acts on the democratic will of the British people. And it acts, too, on the clear and convincing position of this House.

News story: GLD lawyers advise on new £1
seen at 18:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The distinctive new coin that is legal tender from 28 March is the most secure of its kind in the world and aims to tackle the rise of counterfeit coins in circulation. Although its shape owes much to the old...

Speech: Minister for Digital and Culture Matt Hancock's speech at the launch of 'National Archives: Archives Unlocked'
seen at 18:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Jeff for the introduction and Jude for your kind words.

It’s great to be back at the Southbank Centre today - which Jude will be pleased to hear has been my most visited cultural institution...

News story: DVLA opening hours: Easter 2017
seen at 18:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

You can use our online services throughout Easter.

Date Opening hours Thursday 13 April 8am to 7pm Good Friday 14 April closed...
News story: Webinars, e-learning, videos and other help for landlords
seen at 18:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updates made to times and dates of webinars.

E-learning

Read the Letting out a property online guide if you want to let out a property to a tenant and become a landlord.

Videos

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News story: Videos, webinars, e-learning and emails on VAT
seen at 18:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updates made to times and dates of webinars.

Videos

YouTube videos:

VAT and international trading VAT record keeping How to submit your VAT return online E-learning...
News story: Webinars, e-learning, emails and videos on employing people
seen at 18:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updates made to times and dates of webinars.

E-learning

Are you taking on staff and running a payroll? Get help here from our online guide Becoming an employer.

Find out about the...

News story: Videos, webinars, e-learning, and emails if you're self-employed
seen at 18:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updates made to times and dates of webinars.

Videos

YouTube videos:

Self Assessment

Short videos on Self Assessment help and deadlines.

Find out if you’re employed or...

News story: Webinars and emails on the Construction Industry Scheme
seen at 18:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updates made to times and dates of webinars.

Webinars

Webinars can last up to an hour. You can ask questions during the presentation and get answers from your HMRC host.

Register and log...

News story: Agent toolkits, digital meetings, webinars, e-learning and videos
seen at 18:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updates made to times and dates of webinars.

Agent toolkits

The agent toolkits annual update has begun for 2017. Our experts are looking at the toolkits and over the next 6 months will be making...

Seeking new delegates for the User Advisory Group
seen at 16:31, 29 March in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

Would you like to represent the views of archive users and help to improve The National Archive’s services? If you are a regular archive user then we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking...

Changes to visitor car park opening times
seen at 16:31, 29 March in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

From Monday 27 March, our visitor car park will open at 08:30 each morning, Monday to Saturday.

We are making this change so we can maximise parking availability for visitors to The National Archives.

Nazi persecution claim case files released
seen at 16:30, 29 March in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

Today The National Archives releases the final batch of records outlining claims for financial assistance submitted in the mid-1960s by UK victims of Nazi persecution, or their family members if deceased.

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Committee announces newly Accredited Archive Services
seen at 16:30, 29 March in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

The UK Archive Service Accreditation Committee is pleased to announce that the following archive services were awarded accredited status following a recent Accreditation Panel:

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DCDC17 call for papers: one month to go
seen at 16:30, 29 March in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

There is just over one month left to submit an abstract for this year’s Discovering Collections, Discovering Communities conference, being held between 27 and 29 November at the Lowry, Salford Quays, Manchester...

Archives Unlocked vision launched at the Southbank Centre
seen at 16:30, 29 March in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

The National Archives has today launched a vision and action plan to help archives work to secure their future through digital transformation, investing in new workforce skills, and encouraging innovation.

Statement to Parliament: Prime Minister's Commons statement on triggering Article 50
seen at 16:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr Speaker,

Today the government acts on the democratic will of the British people. And it acts, too, on the clear and convincing position of this House.

A few minutes ago in Brussels...

News story: Redundancy Payments Service: telephony outage
seen at 16:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Redundancy Payment Service are currently experiencing a telephony outage which is affecting Insolvency practitioners contacting them.

This is being investigated as a high priority however customers...

Speech: Chief Secretary to the Treasury lays out Britain's long-term plan for Britain's infrastructure
seen at 16:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Good morning.

I’m here because I want to talk about our long-term infrastructure strategy for the future.

And as momentous a day as this is for the country, what it doesn’t do, is in any way ...

News story: Our online business rates service
seen at 16:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Our online service will be unavailable after midday on Thursday 30 March. This is so we can make improvements to the service ahead of launching the new business rates appeals system on 1 April.

If you...

Speech: Minister for Digital and Culture Matt Hancock's speech at the launch of 'National Archives: Archives Unlocked'
seen at 14:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Jeff for the introduction and Jude for your kinds words.

It’s great to be back at the Southbank Centre today - which Jude will be pleased to hear has been my most visited cultural institution...

Statement to Parliament: Dartford-Thurrock Crossing charging scheme
seen at 14:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Dartford-Thurrock Crossing charging scheme account for 2015 to 2016 is published today (29 March 2017) under Section 3(1)(d) of the Trunk Road charging schemes (Bridges and Tunnels) (Keeping of Accounts...

Speech: Minister Ellwood's speech at UK-Angola Trade and Investment Forum
seen at 14:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking at the UK-Angola Trade and Investment Forum, Tobias Ellwood, Minister for Africa, said:

Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, good morning.

It is a pleasure to be here today. As I ...

News story: Minister Ellwood offers condolences after UN deaths in DRC
seen at 14:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister Ellwood said:

I am deeply saddened and shocked by the news of the discovery of the bodies of two UN Group of Experts members in DRC. I would like to express my profound condolences to their...

News story: HM Courts & Tribunals Service advice to debtors on unpaid historic fines
seen at 14:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Update on progress 2017

In September 2016 HMCTS set up the Historic Debt Project to tackle outstanding debt which has accumulated over the years from unpaid criminal fines and financial orders ...

Press release: Homes and Communities Agency appoints housebuilding expert to spearhead Accelerated Construction
seen at 14:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Stephen is highly expert in delivering major housing developments on public land, having spent the last 11 years as the Growth and Partnerships Director at Barratt Partnerships, the housebuilder’s national public...

Statement to Parliament: Prime Minister's Commons statement on triggering Article 50
seen at 14:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr Speaker,

Today the government acts on the democratic will of the British people. And it acts, too, on the clear and convincing position of this House.

A few minutes ago in Brussels...

Speech: Karen Bradley's speech at the Nations and Regions Media Conference
seen at 14:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you. It’s a pleasure to be here in Salford. Watching the re-birth of this area in recent years has been incredibly encouraging and nothing short of inspirational.

I’d like to thank the organisers...

News story: Avian influenza (bird flu) in winter 2016 to 2017
seen at 14:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect lifting of Surveillance Zone in Haltwhistle.

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

Legal Services Board confirms appointment of new Chair of the Office for Legal Complaints
seen at 11:30, 29 March in LSB (Our copy).
29 March - The Legal Services Board confirmed today the appointment of the new Chair of the Office for Legal Complaints.
News story: Bravery of 3 World War 2 soldiers shot for escaping from a POW camp finally recognised after nearly 75 years
seen at 11:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A rededication service for Private (Pte) Lionel Brown,1st Battalion Parachute Regiment and Ptes Daniel Hollingsworth and Thomas White, 1st Battalion The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) has taken place almost...

News story: GLD lawyers advise on new £1
seen at 11:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The distinctive new coin that is legal tender from 28 March is the most secure of its kind in the world and aims to tackle the rise of counterfeit coins in circulation. Although its shape owes much to the old...

News story: Women's health tech firm attracts £4.8 million investment
seen at 10:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A funding round by ‘fem-tech’ business Chiaro has attracted &pound;4.8 million of external investment. This is to support the development of 3 more smart products addressing female health and wellbeing...

Press release: New charity investigation: Child Survival Fund
seen at 10:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, has opened a statutory inquiry into Child Survival Fund, registered charity number 1116070.

The charity’s objects...

News story: UK government ministers attend first maritime trade mission in China
seen at 09:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

A first of its kind, 27 of the UK’s leading maritime companies, including MJM Group and Survitec Group are expected to attend the forum which will include a UK maritime showcase...

News story: Minister for Africa statement on the situation in the DRC
seen at 09:30, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister Ellwood said:

I am deeply concerned by the continued delay in implementing the 31 December 2016 political agreement in the DRC. Without progress it will be impossible for credible elections...