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30 March 2017

Press release: Government sets out next steps in establishing the UK as global leader in connected and autonomous vehicles
seen at 22:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Business Secretary announces plans for first phase of £100 million investment in connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) testing infrastructure. the investment, matched by industry, will create...
Press release: New businesses back the Northern Powerhouse
seen at 22:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Colliers International and Eversheds LLP are among the latest organisations to have pledged their commitment to create jobs, attract investment and support innovation in the north.

It means almost 90 ...

Press release: DVLA publishes three year vision
seen at 22:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The strategic plan focuses on 5 main themes:

providing best-in-class services to our customers building dynamic technology and services being a hub for digital motoring creating a modern ...
News story: Charities across the UK benefit from Tampon Tax Fund
seen at 21:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Visiting the Suzy Lamplugh Trust in South London that is to receive £200,000, Rob Wilson announced the full list of funding for charities from the latest round of the Tampon Tax Fund designed to benefit...

News story: Bristol seminar: Can small changes make a big difference? Applying behavioural insights to public services
seen at 20:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Wednesday, 24 May, 2017

featuring

Sophie Davis and Evie Monnington-Taylor from the Behavioural Insights Team

Please see the attached flyer for details and how to book.

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Press release: 'Left Behind Britian': narrowing the social mobility divide
seen at 20:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Education Secretary Justine Greening will today (Thursday 30 March) open a major conference in Westminster aimed at improving social mobility and building a shared agenda for action.

The ‘Left Behind...

News story: Crime news: updates to Crown Court fee guidance
seen at 20:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

We’re making updates to Crown Court fee guidance which include:

Change to claiming process so new advocates in retrial cases can submit payment claims directly to the Legal Aid Agency. New content to...
Press release: A14 upgrade: bridge foundations, Roman cows and a floating pontoon
seen at 20:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Three months in to main construction on the A14’s &pound;1.5bn upgrade in Cambridgeshire, Highways England’s project manager is giving a sneak peek into progress made so far – including technical innovations...

News story: How does your organisation approach research and innovation?
seen at 20:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Entrepreneurs are being invited to complete a survey by Innovate UK for their views on innovation and international markets.

We’ll be using the results to inform our propositions and service design to...

News story: Review of UK Anti-Doping launched
seen at 20:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The government has today launched a call for evidence on the role and responsibilities of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD).

The results will form part of a review on UKAD’s status as a DCMS-sponsored Non-Departmental...

Press release: Government to consult on reforms to primary assessment system
seen at 20:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Proposals to create a long-term, stable and proportionate system for assessing children at primary school have been announced today (Thursday 30 March) by Education Secretary Justine Greening.

The plans...

Statement to Parliament: Update on Primary Assessment in England
seen at 20:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Last October, I made a statement to Parliament about the primary assessment and accountability system in England. In that statement, I reaffirmed the importance of a good primary education, and particularly the...

News story: Certainty and stability for UK businesses as negotiations begin on new relationship with Europe
seen at 20:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Giving maximum legal certainty for businesses, workers and investors as the UK leaves the European Union is at the heart of Government plans published today.

The day after the Prime Minister triggered...

Speech: Karen Bradley's speech at the G7 Culture Ministers meeting in Florence
seen at 20:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Let me begin by thanking our Florentine and Italian hosts.

My compliments to you for organising the first meeting of G7 culture ministers - and for your wonderful hospitality.

On behalf of everyone...

Speech: Value Valparaíso
seen at 20:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

First I would like to thank the many people in Chile, including the President, the Government of Chile, many of our business, military, and other contacts, and many members of the general public who have sent...

Press release: Home Secretary statement: meeting with Communication Service Providers
seen at 20:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

She said:

My starting point is pretty straightforward. I don’t think that people who want to do us harm should be able to use the internet or social media to do so. I want to make sure we are doing...

Press release: Troika statement on South Sudan
seen at 20:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The members of the Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) reiterate their strong support for the combined efforts of the African Union (AU), Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD...

News story: Westminster terrorist attack
seen at 18:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Applications can be made to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA), under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012, by those victims injured, or the families of those killed in...

Speech: Justine Greening: unlocking the potential of a new generation
seen at 18:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you very much, Alan. And a massive thank you to the Social Mobility Commission and the University of Bath for inviting me here today.

Today, you have come together to debate and discuss social mobility...

News story: New OISC documents published
seen at 16:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Guidance on Competence 2017

The OISC published its new guidance on competence on 30 March 2017. The last edition was published in 2012. In light of changes over the last five years in immigration law ...

Speech: Deputy Head of Mission’s remarks at 4th Rule of Law Forum for Southeastern Europe
seen at 16:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

The timing of this Forum could not be better, in my view, given developments in Albania and the Western Balkans more broadly.

The topic of this year’s Forum is Freedom...

Statement to Parliament: MCA business plans: 2017 to 2018
seen at 16:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

I am proud to announce the publication of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) business plan for 2017 to 2018. The MCA does vital work to save lives at sea, regulate ship standards and protect the marine...

Speech: Commercial Secretary on the Northern Powerhouse
seen at 16:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

I am delighted to be here to join those committed to building a Northern Powerhouse in order to help people and businesses in the North of England to pool their strengths and take on the world. Brexit makes this...

News story: The AAIB has sent a team to North Wales
seen at 16:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The AAIB has sent a team to North Wales to investigate a helicopter accident.

News story: Primary assessment consultation launched today
seen at 16:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

We have launched a public consultation exercise about the future of the primary assessment system in England. Details are included in a statement made to Parliament today by the Secretary of State...

Speech: Speech to the Police Education Qualification Framework conference
seen at 14:31, 30 March in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Many thanks for inviting me to speak today. It is always a really good opportunity to talk about something that is for us an absolutely key priority, which is police professionalisation.

But, just before...

JSA and ESA sanctions statistics
seen at 14:30, 30 March in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter from Ed Humpherson to Neil McIvor regarding JSA and ESA sanctions statistics

News story: New OISC documents published
seen at 14:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Guidance on Competence 2017

The OISC published its new guidance on competence on 30 March 2017. The last edition was published in 2012. In light of changes over the last five years in immigration law ...

Statement to Parliament: DfT motoring agencies: business plans for 2017 to 2018
seen at 14:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce the publication of the 2017 to 2018 business plans for the Department for Transport’s Motoring Agencies:

the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) the Driver...
Speech: Deputy Head of Mission’s remarks at 4th Rule of Law Forum for Southeastern Europe
seen at 14:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The timing of this Forum could not be better, in my view, given developments in Albania and the Western Balkans more broadly.

The topic of this year’s Forum is Freedom of Expression, which is an issue...

Speech: David Davis' Commons statement on the Great Repeal Bill White Paper
seen at 14:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement about today’s publication of a White Paper on the Great Repeal Bill.

Yesterday we took the historic step of notifying the European ...

Press release: New section of A590 opens after Lindal 'dip' work
seen at 14:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Highways England is thanking local people and drivers in Cumbria for their patience and support after a new section of the A590 was opened following a &pound;1 million engineering project to tackle flooding...

Press release: Regulators give design acceptance to the AP1000® power station design
seen at 14:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The AP1000® nuclear reactor, designed by Westinghouse, is suitable for construction in the UK said the regulators today following completion of an in-depth assessment of the reactor design.

The...

Press release: Statement from the Secretary of State for Wales in response to Snowdonia helicopter crash
seen at 14:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Snowdonia helicopter crash: Statement from the Secretary of State for Wales, Alun Cairns

My thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to the families of the victims of the helicopter crash in Snowdonia.

News story: CMA sets out priorities for year ahead
seen at 14:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Over the past 12 months the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has brought several major pieces of work to successful conclusion, including a market study into legal services and its 2 market investigations...

Statistics from the Northern Ireland House Condition Survey
seen at 11:31, 30 March in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Letter of confirmation as National Statistics

Related links:

Assessment Report 330 – Statistics from the Northern Ireland House Condition Survey

Statement to Parliament: Dartford-Thurrock Crossing charging scheme
seen at 11:30, 30 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 ...

News story: Redundancy Payments Service: telephony outage
seen at 11:30, 30 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...

News story: Promoting economic growth alongside public protection
seen at 11:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The growth duty, which came into statutory effect on 29 March 2017 under the Deregulation Act 2015, requires regulators to have regard to the desirability of promoting economic growth, alongside protecting...

Press release: Government sets out next steps in establishing the UK as global leader in connected and autonomous vehicles
seen at 11:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Business Secretary announces plans for first phase of &pound;100 million investment in connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) testing infrastructure. the investment, matched by industry, will create the...
Press release: New businesses back the Northern Powerhouse
seen at 11:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Santander, Ernst & Young and Eversheds LLP are among the latest wave of organisations to have pledged their commitment to create jobs, attract investment and support innovation in the north.

It means...

Press release: Paul Gray publishes second review of Personal Independence Payment
seen at 11:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The review, legislated for in the Welfare Reform and Work Bill in 2012, is part of the government’s commitment to ensure the benefit is working as intended, providing support to those with the highest additional...

Speech: Discover a land alive with opportunity
seen at 11:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

I’m delighted to be here this afternoon.

The United Kingdom is a globally minded, outward looking nation. Exiting the EU provides us with the opportunity to form a new, close relationship...

Statement to Parliament: Light dues: 2017 to 2018
seen at 11:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A strong and growing maritime industry is vital to the economy of the United Kingdom and it is critical that we treasure and protect this vital artery if we are to remain a world-leading maritime centre.

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News story: Gross Domestic Product (GDP): What it means and why it matters
seen at 11:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to clarify role of exports and imports in calculating GDP

GDP is the size of the economy at a point in time

GDP measures the total value of all of the goods made, and services provided...

Press release: UK energy statistics: statistical press release - March 2017
seen at 10:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Energy Trends and Energy Prices publications are published today 30 March 2017 by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The publications cover new data for the fourth quarter...

News story: Help to Buy used by over a million
seen at 10:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The government has now supported more than one million people through its Help to Buy schemes, including 868,240 who have opened Help to Buy: ISAs offering government bonuses of up to &pound...

Press release: Charity Commission finds ‘basic and serious mismanagement’ in selling land at charity
seen at 10:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has concluded that the trustees of the Spiritualist Association of Great Britain (see ‘Notes to editors’) were responsible for serious...

Press release: Alok Sharma celebrates 45 years of UK-China ambassadorial relations
seen at 10:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Over 300 guests attended the event at Lancaster House, including the Chinese Ambassador to the UK, Mr Liu Xiaoming, and a wealth of British and Chinese business representatives, government officials, parliamentarians...

Statement to Parliament: Prime Minister's Commons statement on triggering Article 50
seen at 09:30, 30 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: The Valuation Office Agency's online business rates service
seen at 09:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Valuation Office Agency’s ‘Find your business rates’ 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...

Press release: Guidelines on reducing sugar in food published for industry
seen at 09:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England (PHE) has published the technical guidelines setting out the approaches the food industry can take to reduce the amount of sugar children consume through the everyday foods that contribute...

Press release: Low Pay Commission analysis of 1 April 2017 minimum wage rise
seen at 02:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Read the Low Pay Commission’s new report ‘A rising floor: the latest evidence on the National Living Wage and youth rates of the minimum wage’.

National Living Wage for workers aged 25 and over...
Press release: Guidelines on reducing sugar in food published for industry
seen at 02:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Public Health England (PHE) has published the technical guidelines setting out the approaches the food industry can take to reduce the amount of sugar children consume through the everyday foods that contribute...

Press release: Raytheon UK invests in North Wales
seen at 02:30, 30 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The vital combination of Wales’ skilled workforces and hi-tech manufacturing sites can be a major driving force for job creation and investment, Secretary of State for Wales, Alun Cairns said today (30 March).