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10 April 2017

Speech: Science and Innovation - Impact of the Newton-Picarte Fund in Chile
seen at 22:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you for joining us today to celebrate the impact of the Newton-Picarte fund in Chile and the contribution of the British Council.

The Newton Fund was created by the UK Government in 2014. A total...

News story: Accounts filing options for small companies
seen at 22:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Small companies

If you’re a small company you now have the following 3 options for filing your accounts:

Micro-entity accounts

You must meet at least 2 of the following

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Press release: PM call with US President Trump: 10 April 2017
seen at 22:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

Theresa May tonight spoke with US President Trump to discuss last week’s chemical weapons attack in Syria and the US response.

The President thanked the...

Speech: Shared commitment will be needed from the Colombian Government, the FARC and the UN Mission in Colombia as we write a new chapter in the country’s history.
seen at 22:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Madam President and thank you Jean for your briefing today and for your recent report and for all the hard work that you do on our collective behalf.

At the outset, I’d like to express my condolences...

News story: New Quality and Assurance framework open now
seen at 18:31, 10 April in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

Crown Commercial Service is helping the public sector to test the quality of IT services with a new framework agreement, developed in partnership with the Home Office.

Quality and Assurance Testing is...

Press release: First World War heroes commemorated as Britain remembers the Battle of Arras
seen at 18:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Throughout April, 17 brave British soldiers will be remembered in special ceremonies, one hundred years to the day they were awarded the Victoria Cross (VC) – the nation’s highest military honour.

From...

Press release: End of road for road haulage company director
seen at 18:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Longcross went into liquidation on 27 January 2015 owing at least £200,864 to creditors including £175,423 in respect of unpaid tax.

An investigation by the Insolvency Service found...

Press release: 12 and 8 year director disqualfications for debt-chasing company duo
seen at 18:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Arthur John James Ryan and Matthew Peter Hill, the directors of Signed and Sealed Marketing Limited, formerly known as Maximedia Limited, have been disqualified for 12 and eight years respectively following an...

Press release: 6 year disqualification for Oldham director pumping illicit diesel
seen at 18:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Saeed, was a director of SFS (Oldham) Limited which operated the Scouthead petrol station in Oldham, and which went into liquidation on 5 February 2016, owing £61,730 to creditors. Of this, &...

News story: SME wins first campaign through Campaign Solutions framework
seen at 18:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: edited summary to shorten it.

An SME has become the first agency to secure a major campaign through the Campaign Solutions framework.

23red has developed the Department of Communities and...

News story: Minister Hopkins urges politics students to have their say
seen at 18:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Down High School pupils welcomed UK Government Minister Kris Hopkins to a meeting of the school’s current affairs society today.

The Northern Ireland Office Minister gave the pupils a first-hand account...

News story: Avian influenza (bird flu) in winter 2016 to 2017
seen at 16:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect a change to the Prevention Zone.

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 since December...

Press release: Updated measures to protect poultry against Avian Flu
seen at 16:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

All poultry in England are to be allowed outside from Thursday 13 April 2017 following updated evidence on the risk posed by wild birds, the UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has announced.

The requirement...

News story: Industrial innovation in Jiangsu and the UK: apply for funding
seen at 16:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Innovate UK has up to £5 million to invest in UK businesses working on collaborative research and development projects with partners in Jiangsu province, People’s Republic of China.

This programme...

Press release: Disqualification extended for director who breached ban
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Brown, 68, of Cirencester in Gloucestershire provided a disqualification undertaking for 6 years from 3 March 2011, to the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills regarding a previous company...

Press release: Director of Barnstaple restaurant banned for employing illegal worker
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Shah was the sole director of Follycat Limited, which traded under the name The Ganges Restaurant.

The disqualification, from 28 March 2017 prevents Mr Shah from directly or indirectly becoming involved...

News story: Passover 2017: Theresa May's message
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

As the festival of Passover begins, I want to send my very best wishes to Jewish communities in the UK and around the world for a very happy and peaceful Pesach.

As Jewish families come together to relive...

News story: Countryside Stewardship claims are just a click away
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

This online service should be used to submit Countryside Stewardship annual revenue claims and any capital claims.

The online system is simple and convenient to use. Customers can save and return...

News story: Update: air strikes against Daesh
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: update

Summary

Wednesday 5 April – Typhoons supported Syrian Democratic Forces west of Raqqa, while Tornados assisted Iraqi troops both in Mosul and the western deserts of Iraq.

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Press release: Falsified VAT returns lands 6-year ban for Wokingham man
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Sanvitale was a director of 1st Milestone Ltd which traded as a supplier of computer systems and software. The company entered administration on 1 August 2016.

The investigation found that Mr Santvitale...

Press release: Change of British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Ms Janet Douglas CMG has been appointed British High Commissioner to Barbados, and non-resident High Commissioner to Dominica, Grenada, Antigua & Barbuda, St Vincent & the Grenadines, St Lucia and St ...

News story: UK policing forum considers way ahead for international policing
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Joint International Policing Hub (JIPH) hosted a two day conference in Liverpool on 21-22 March 2017, bringing together participants from across UK policing to discuss the UK’s role in supporting international...

News story: DVLA opening hours: Easter 2017
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

You can use our online services throughout Easter.

Date Opening hours Thursday 13 April 8am to 7pm ...
Press release: PM call with Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau: 10 April 2017
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister spoke to Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada last night to discuss events in Syria following the chemical weapons attack and the US airstrikes, and...

News story: Roman treasures found on A1
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Archaeologists have uncovered Roman shoes and keys, a rare amber figurine and the most northerly example of coin production as part of Highways England’s &pound;380 million Highways England Leeming to Barton...

News story: CMA determination published in telecoms appeals
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

In November 2016, the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) referred 2 appeals to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over the amount British Telecommunications plc (BT) is permitted to charge other...

News story: Enjoy a trouble free festival in Malta
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Every year, thousands of British nationals attend the Lost & Found festival in Malta. Whilst the vast majority of festival goers have a great time with no problems, those that do require assistance, are mainly...

News story: Ofqual welcomes new members to the board
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State has appointed 4 new members to the Ofqual board. The term of Neil Watts, who has already served 7 years as a member, has been extended to 31 December 2017.

Hywel Jones, Christine...

News story: Prime Minister appoints National Gallery Trustee
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Sir John Kingman is Group Chairman of Legal and General plc. He is also the first non-executive Chair of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a UK government body established to oversee the strategic direction ...

News story: Prime Minister appoints new Tate Trustee
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Michael Lynton is the Chairman of Snap Inc and the CEO of Sony Entertainment, where he has overseen Sony’s global entertainment businesses, including Sony Music Entertainment, Sony/ATV Music Publishing and Sony...

News story: SME wins first campaign through Campaign Solutions framework
seen at 14:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

An SME has become the first agency to secure a major campaign through the Campaign Solutions framework.

23red has developed the Department of Communities and Local Government’s mayoral elections campaign...

Press release: 3 million households set to benefit from Universal Credit changes
seen at 11:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Three million households across the country, including lone parents and those on the lowest incomes, are set to keep more of what they earn due to a &pound;700 million boost to Universal Credit.

From...

News story: Non-Executive Director appointment to the Office for Nuclear Regulation
seen at 11:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Biography

Oona began her career in the Ministry of Defence where her roles included Director of Communications during the 1999 Kosovo campaign and Director General for Organisational Change across MoD. After...

Press release: Government publishes new anti-littering strategy
seen at 10:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Litter louts could be hit with &pound;150 fines as part of ambitious new plans to tackle rubbish in England.

Environment Secretary Andrea Leadsom unveiled the Government’s first Litter Strategy...

Government response: Update on PrEP Impact trial in England
seen at 10:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Considerable progress has been made in preparing for the HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) trial that was announced by NHS England and PHE last December as a major extension to the national HIV prevention...

News story: New type of limited partnership
seen at 09:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh translation added.

New legislation came into force on 6 April 2017 which introduces a new type of limited partnership. The Order introduces private fund limited partnerships (PFLPs) and amends...

News story: Losing GSI – MHRA emails are changing
seen at 09:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Launched in 1996, the Government Secure Intranet (GSi) has been used until now to guarantee the security of emails sent by Government agencies and Arms Length Bodies. Technology has changed a lot since 1996 and...

News story: Videos, webinars, e-learning, and emails if you're self-employed
seen at 02:30, 10 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to the alcohol due diligence e-learning.

Videos

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