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12 April 2017

Press release: Foreign Secretary statement on the UNSC vote on Syria
seen at 21:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:

Last week in Syria, a barbaric attack was committed.

Today, British scientists have completed an analysis of samples obtained from the site of the attack...

Press release: FCO Minister visits Iraq
seen at 20:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood met with political leaders in Baghdad and Erbil to reaffirm the UK’s commitment to defeating Daesh and support efforts to bring unity to Iraq.

In Baghdad, Minister...

Press release: More than 130 new free schools to create more good places
seen at 18:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Thousands of new school places will be created across the country following the largest wave of free schools approvals this Parliament, giving more parents the choice of a good school place for their child.

News story: New Lower Thames Crossing to cut congestion and create thousands of jobs
seen at 18:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has today (12 April 2017) announced the preferred route for a new Lower Thames Crossing that could create more than 6,000 jobs and boost the economy by more than &...

Press release: Multi million pound funding available for Human and Social Sciences Research
seen at 18:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of presentation slides from the HSSRC Market Interest Day.

The framework, known as the Human and Social Sciences Research Capability (HSSRC) will deliver agile and robust human social...

Speech: Pensions Dashboard will fundamentally change how people access their pensions - Simon Kirby
seen at 18:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Today’s event is part of a wider week celebrating the success story of UK FinTech.

As Economic Secretary to the Treasury and City Minister, I cannot overstate how proud I am of the skills and expertise...

News story: Pension TechSprint will show how FinTech can revolutionise the way savers manage their money
seen at 18:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Pensions dashboards have the potential to revolutionise retirement planning by allowing people to see all of their pension savings in one place.

At the moment there is no easy way for people to see the...

Press release: Man fined for running illegal waste site
seen at 18:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

A Gateshead man has been fined and ordered to pay thousands of pounds in compensation after he illegally stored waste at a site and then abandoned it.

John James Armstrong, 52, of Park Lane, Winlaton ...

News story: Procurement for apprenticeship training in smaller employers
seen at 18:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) has carefully considered the applications made in response to the recent procurement for apprenticeship training provision for non-levy-paying employers.

Press release: Doncaster teens take lead on environmental improvements
seen at 18:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The children at XP Secondary School have been working with experts from the Environment Agency and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust to research and improve how surface water drains away from the land.

Their findings...

News story: Brokenshire: Round table talks paused
seen at 18:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Brokenshire commented:

The current phase of roundtable talks over the past ten days to help resolve issues will pause for Easter. Bilateral discussions between the parties and with the UK and Irish...

Speech: Our FinTech industry can power a prosperous future: article by Philip Hammond
seen at 18:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

From tapping your bank card to pay for your morning coffee, to using your smartphone to check your account in the evening, chances are you’re a regular consumer of one of Britain’s most ambitious and exciting...

Press release: 4 anglers face combined fines of over £2,400 for fishing illegally in Gloucestershire
seen at 18:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

On the 10 April, Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court heard how 4 anglers were caught fishing without a rod licence by Environment Agency officers out on patrol last year. The offences were proved in absence and the...

News story: Shanghai-UK collaboration on industry challenges: apply for funds
seen at 18:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Innovate UK has up to £5 million to invest in UK businesses to work with partners in Shanghai municipality, People’s Republic of China on collaborative research and development projects that address...

Press release: April Labour Market Statistics for Scotland
seen at 18:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Scottish unemployment rate has fallen to 4.5 per cent, which is below the rate of 4.7 per cent for the whole of the UK.

The labour market statistics also show that employment in Scotland fell by 8...

News story: Civil/crime news: logging-in to LAA Portal after upgrade work
seen at 18:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Essential improvements to the LAA Portal are being made in May 2017 and you will need to reset your password once the upgrade has been completed.

It is vital that that you know your password for the current...

Press release: Justice Secretary visits HMP Wayland to see reform in action
seen at 18:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Elizabeth Truss thanks staff at HMP Wayland for their vital work in delivering major reforms to improve safety and turn prisoners lives around Follows the launch of Her Majesty’s Prisons and Probation Service...
News story: Home Office funds PCCs to support further police and fire collaboration
seen at 18:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister for Policing and the Fire Service Brandon Lewis has awarded £1 million from the Police Transformation Fund to 9 police and crime commissioners (PCCs) for their work in developing proposals ...

News story: Revenge Porn Helpline Given Further Funding
seen at 18:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded logo and featuring on home page

A helpline dedicated to supporting victims of revenge porn is to get additional funding, the Minister for Women, Equalities and Early Years, Caroline Dinenage...

News story: Gender Pay Gap Reporting Goes Live
seen at 18:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Logo resized

Thousands of employers will publish their gender pay gap figures for the first time from today, helping break the glass ceiling and create a more modern workforce.

The UK is...

Press release: Design and technical consultant announced for A303 Stonehenge scheme
seen at 18:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Highways England has appointed AECOM to provide technical support in the detailed design and planning application process for the A303 Stonehenge scheme.

AECOM will be Highways England’s Technical Partner...

Speech: Liam Fox speech to International FinTech Conference
seen at 18:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Good afternoon.

It gives me great pleasure to be able to say a few words at the end of this incredibly successful inaugural International FinTech Conference.

It is clear that we stand at a key...

News story: Accelerating innovation with public and private investment: apply
seen at 16:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The investment accelerator pilot by Innovate UK will provide UK companies with simultaneous grant funding and venture capital investment for early stage projects worth up to £8.5 million.

This...

News story: Roman treasures found on A1
seen at 16:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Project page link added

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 £380 ...

News story: World War 1 soldiers finally honoured after over a century
seen at 16:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

In a moving ceremony at Hebuterne Military Cemetery in France, new headstones were dedicated to Lance Corporal (L/Cpl) James Thomas Spencer, Private (Pte) Joseph Turton Cleaver, Pte Walter Jennings and Pte Reuben...

News story: Accounts filing options for small companies
seen at 16:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

Small companies

If you’re a small company you have 4 options for filing your accounts:

Micro-entity accounts

You must meet at least 2 of the following:

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Government response: DFID in the News
seen at 16:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include OECD report on global development statistics

OECD report on global development statistics

Following a report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development...

News story: Home Secretary commits more support to victims of slavery
seen at 14:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Home Secretary has announced radical reforms to boost support for slavery victims in the UK as a new elite multi-agency intelligence unit starts work to tackle human trafficking.

Amber Rudd revealed...

Press release: Joint Statement on the recent violence in Libya’s south
seen at 14:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

In light of recent violence in Libya’s south, including near the Tamanhint airbase, which risks escalating into renewed conflict.

Recalling relevant UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs), including...

Press release: New crossing to provide transport and jobs stimulus
seen at 14:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

A new crossing beneath the River Thames will unlock billions of pounds worth of economic benefit and create thousands of jobs, Highways England’s Chief Executive said today as he welcomed the Government’s announcement...

Press release: Employment continues to rise in Wales and across the UK
seen at 11:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Rising levels of employment are a clear demonstration that Wales is open for business, Secretary of State for Wales, Alun Cairns said today (12 April).

Figures published by the Office for National Statistics...

News story: Urban challenges in Malaysia: apply for business funding
seen at 11:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Innovate UK has up to £3 million to invest in innovative business research projects addressing urban mobility, waste and water management in Malaysia.

This competition is jointly funded by <...

Speech: British High Commissioner’s Speech at the Queen’s Baton Relay Reception
seen at 11:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you to the Muda Dancers, That was a lovely performance to the charity Commonwealth song ‘Sing’ by British singer Gary Barlow and the Commonwealth Band.

Gary and his team travelled across the Commonwealth...

Speech: Op Ed by the British High Commissioner on Brexit
seen at 11:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

On 23 June last year, the British people voted to leave the European Union. This week, the UK Government formally started the exit process (commonly known as Article 50). So now is the time to correct a few myths...

News story: Defence minister meets teenagers taking part in pilot Army supercamp
seen at 11:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The 60 teenagers mainly from local communities in Yorkshire were taking part in a pilot scheme to allow teenagers to learn about Army life by participating in a variety of fun but challenging tasks, including...

News story: Accounts filing options for small companies
seen at 11:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Image changed

Small companies

If you’re a small company you have 4 options for filing your accounts:

Micro-entity accounts

You must meet at least 2 of the following:

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News story: Millions to be saved across future government contracts
seen at 11:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

With &pound;44 billion spent each year across government on external contracts, GLD’s Commercial Law Group has an important role in ensuring value for money for the taxpayer, and the best outcomes for users...

News story: World War 2 Royal Warwickshire 2nd Lieutenant's grave identified after almost 77 years
seen at 10:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The grave of 2nd Lieutenant Lawrence Paul Strawson was rededicated at a moving ceremony today at Calonne Communal Cemetery, Belgium. The service was arranged by the MOD’s Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre...

News story: New Lower Thames Crossings to cut congestion and create thousands of jobs
seen at 10:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has today (12 April 2017) announced the preferred route for a new Lower Thames Crossing that could create more than 6,000 jobs and boost the economy by more than &pound;...

Press release: Employment remains at record high rate of 74.6%
seen at 10:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Official figures released today (12 April 2017) show that the employment rate is at 74.6%, with 31.84 million people in work – an increase of 312,000 on the year and the joint highest rate since records began...

Press release: Reporting matters of material significance: guidance for auditors and examiners
seen at 10:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The revised list of matters of material significance is intended to assist auditors and independent examiners in meeting their reporting requirements to the charity regulators.

The new guidance...

News story: Buffer stop collision, Preston
seen at 10:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

At around 14:50 hrs on 1 April, a passenger train stuck the buffer stops in platform 3C at Preston station. The train was travelling at around 6 mph (10 km/h) and several passengers suffered minor injuries.

Speech: 'FinTech will transform the way we live and do business', says the Chancellor
seen at 10:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

This fantastic building has a proud history as an international marketplace.

One-hundred-and-forty years ago, it opened as the new home of Billingsgate fish market …the largest fish market of its kind...

Press release: Environment Agency tests new powers for volunteer bailiffs
seen at 10:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency and Angling Trust are running a pilot project, funded by the fishing licence, testing the benefits of giving members of Voluntary Bailiff Service powers to make fishing licence and byelaw...

Press release: More than 130 new free schools to create more good places
seen at 02:30, 12 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Thousands of new school places will be created across the country following the largest wave of free schools approvals this Parliament, giving more parents the choice of a good school place for their child.