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28 May 2017

News story: The AAIB has sent a team to Derbyshire
seen at 18:30, 28 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The AAIB has sent a team to Apperknowle, Derbyshire to investigate a light aircraft accident

Notice: Notice 10/17 - Poultrymeat Import Quota
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

The contents of this notice are intended as a guide only.

Notice: Notice 11/17 Pigmeat Import Quota
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

The contents of this notice are intended as a guide only.

Notice: Notice 12/17 Egg Import Quota
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

The contents of this notice are intended as a guide only.

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added cancellation

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry’s, smart phones and tablets. The CSV format...

Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Holcombe Moor firing times 10 to 16 June 2017.

The ‘firing times’ are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberrys, smart...

Corporate report: HM Land Registry Business Impact Target (BIT) 2015 to 2017
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

On 3 March 2016, the Government announced a target to deliver “a saving of £10 billion to business and voluntary or community bodies from qualifying measures that come into force or cease to be in force...

Guidance: Benefit overpayment recovery: staff guide
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published revised 'Benefit overpayment recovery guide', dated May 2017.

This guide is for DWP staff. It explains how overpayments of benefits administered by DWP are recovered, including advances...

Guidance: Military low flying: RAF operational low flying training timetable
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Operational low flying training timetable 5 to 9 June 2017.

A list of timetables for operational low flying (OLF) training by RAF fast jets and Hercules aircraft. These timetables cover 3...

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Otterburn firing times 16 to 30 June 2017.

The ‘firing times’ are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberrys, smart...

Guidance: Military low flying: MOD sponsored air exercises
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added MOD sponsored current / planned air exercise list week commencing 29 May 2017.

A timetable of the current and future planned MOD sponsored low flying exercises by fast jets, rotary and transport...

Guidance: Inheritance Tax grossing up calculator
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This calculator has been updated to include the residence nil rate band (RNRB) for Inheritance Tax.

You must use Adobe Reader version 9.0 or later to complete the calculator - download latest...

Guidance: MIN 547(M+F) - Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service amendment 1
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

This note provides information concerning Merchant Navy Medals for Meritorious Service and how to nominate those who have served or are serving in the Merchant Navy and fishing fleets.

Guidance: Advanced learner loans qualifications catalogue
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated lists of qualifications available for an advanced learner loan.

This document is for learners to see whether a particular qualification is eligible for an advanced learner loan.

Research and analysis: Avian influenza in wild birds: winter 2016 to 2017
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: No cases to report - update 26 May

This report is produced by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and is updated weekly with findings of the H5N8 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza...

Closed consultation: UK Standards for Microbiology Investigations: National user manual, urine tests second consultation
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added review of users' comments second consultation March 2017.

Public Health England has opened a consultation this week in joint partnership with professional organisations.

This...

Closed consultation: UK Standards for Microbiology Investigations: National user manual, conjunctivitis second consultation
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Review of users' comments second consultation March 2017'.

Public Health England has opened a consultation this week in joint partnership with professional organisations.

...

Research and analysis: Rainfall and river flow: weekly reports for England
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published weekly rainfall and river flow summary 17 to 23 May.

These reports collect information from the Environment Agency, the Met Office and water companies to report on the:

amount...
Official Statistics: NINo allocations to adult overseas nationals entering the UK: background information
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised version - the useful links on pages 11 and 12 of the document have been updated. The revised version is still dated February 2017.

This publication provides background information on <...

Notice: NN7 3QH, Heygates Country Feeds Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Heygates Country...
Guidance: Ecuador - List of Translators
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated May 2017

These lists have been prepared for the convenience of British nationals who require services in Ecuador.

Guidance: Work Choice provider memos: 2017
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added an update to memo 51 - this has more information about the caseload audit.

These memos provide information about changes and updates to the Work Choice provider guidance.

Guidance: The Commissioner's code of standards: OISC guidance note
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance on the 2016 Code of Standards -revision May 2017

This OISC guidance note amplifies and explains certain codes and provides further instruction on immigration advisers’ compliance with ...

Research and analysis: Parvovirus B19 activity in England and Wales
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Parvovirus B19 causes the common childhood illness, erythema infectiosum or fifth disease (also known as ‘slapped cheek’) which is generally a mild febrile illness. However, the infection can be more serious ...

Research and analysis: Pertussis immunisation in pregnancy: vaccine coverage estimates (England)
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 11(19) report uploaded

Commentary on data showing the estimated uptake of vaccination for the temporary pertussis immunisation programme for pregnant woman.

Read the previous...

Guidance: Disposal database: House of Commons report
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added March 2017 document

MOD present and future disposal properties that are in the public domain that is provided for reference in the House of Commons library.

Related information:

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - Mexico
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 2017 information.

This report looks at issues UK businesses may face when operating in Mexico including the economic and political environment, intellectual property, organized crime...

Guidance: 30 hours free childcare: eligibility
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated information on 30 hours free childcare eligibility for non-EEA national and apprentices. Added a link to the childcare service so parents can apply for 30 hours of free childcare.

A short...

Correspondence: Vaccine update: issue 263, May 2017
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

The May edition of vaccine update contains details of:

the Public Health England rabies team MenACWY coverage shingles vaccine coverage ordering restrictions for Infarix IPV Hib flu vaccination...
Research and analysis: Measles, mumps and rubella: laboratory confirmed cases in England 2017
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

For previous reports see:

Measles, mumps and rubella: laboratory confirmed cases in England 2016

Measles, mumps and rubella: laboratory confirmed cases in England 2015...

Guidance: Haiti - list of lawyers
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of lawyers - Haiti updated May 2017

This list of English-speaking lawyers in Haiti has been prepared for British Nationals who require legal advice.

Research and analysis: Haemophilus influenzae: laboratory reports by age group and serotype 2017
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Reports for 2014 are available at Haemophilus influenzae: laboratory reports by age group and serotype 2014 For earlier reports, see the archive of older data.

Guidance: Advice for security managers to improve your security stance
seen at 14:32, 28 May in Search (Our copy).
Introduction

The aim of this document is to provide advice to security managers of crowded places to improve their sites security stance and can be used as part of an escalation plan should there be a rise in...

Briefings are now secret.
seen at 12:49, 28 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).

In late 2015, it seems the Goverment stopped publishing the summaries of the briefings. If they start again, we’ll pick them up again..

TheyWorkForYou API
seen at 12:48, 28 May in TheyWorkForYou News (Our copy).
Today, we launched an API (Application Programming Interface) to the data TheyWorkForYou contains. This lets other sites query our site for various bits of information, such as the constituency or MP for a particular...
The Northern Ireland Assembly
seen at 12:48, 28 May in TheyWorkForYou News (Our copy).
I'm extremely proud to announce that TheyWorkForYou now covers the debates of the Northern Ireland Assembly from its creation in 1998 to its current Transitional Assembly status. Everything should integrate with...
Missing confirmation emails
seen at 12:48, 28 May in TheyWorkForYou News (Our copy).
Whilst doing some routine maintenance, I spotted that due to a server configuration mistake, TheyWorkForYou has been failing to send out any confirmation emails since mid-August. Very many apologies to anyone affected...
The Queen in Parliament
seen at 12:48, 28 May in TheyWorkForYou News (Our copy).
Whilst we cover MPs and Lords, there's always been one other individual who speaks in Parliament whom we missed. That anomaly has now been fixed, and so you can now view the Queen's page on TheyWorkForYou. :) This...
Please donate to help us expand TheyWorkForYou
seen at 12:48, 28 May in TheyWorkForYou News (Our copy).
We’ve been working on Public Bill (née Standing) Committees, and some lovely new volunteers have been working their socks off on the Scottish Parliament, to be added to TheyWorkForYou. Yay! Unfortunately, the server...
Shadow ministers and spokespersons
seen at 12:48, 28 May in TheyWorkForYou News (Our copy).
TheyWorkForYou now includes shadow cabinet positions, shadow ministers and spokespersons for the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, Plaid Cymru and SNP. This information is given both on a person's page and within...
The Scottish Parliament
seen at 12:48, 28 May in TheyWorkForYou News (Our copy).
Thanks mainly to our Edinburgh-based volunteer Mark Longair, TheyWorkForYou now covers Scottish Parliament debates and written answers, right back to the start of this Parliament in 1999. That means that each MSP...
Video on TheyWorkForYou
seen at 12:48, 28 May in TheyWorkForYou News (Our copy).
We’re very excited to announce that TheyWorkForYou now includes video of debates in the House of Commons - but we need your help to match up each speech with the video footage. It’s really easy to help out. We...
API keys, and improved internal links
seen at 12:48, 28 May in TheyWorkForYou News (Our copy).
In order to monitor the service for abuse, help with support and maintenance, locate large volume/ commercial users to ask them to contribute to our costs, and provide users with usage statistics of their application...
Blimey. It looks like the Internets won
seen at 12:48, 28 May in TheyWorkForYou News (Our copy).
After a tremendous response from you, with over 7,000 members on our Facebook group, 4,000 messages sent to MPs, and a helpful 4th Report of the House of Lords Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee, it appears...
Conduct guidance for General Election, 8 June 2017 (Ben Gummer)
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Prime Minister will write to ministerial colleagues providing guidance on the conduct of government business during the general election period. The Cabinet Secretary has issued parallel guidance to civil...

Labour Market (Damian Green)
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The UK labour market is a great success story for this country. The latest Labour Market Statistics have shown that the UK employment level has risen to a near record high of 31.84 million, with the employment...

Disability (Penny Mordaunt)
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Extending the Motability lease (following reassessment from Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to Personal Independence Payment (PIP))

The Motability Scheme plays a vital role in the lives of many...

International Development (Priti Patel)
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In a world of serious threats to UK and global stability, Britain’s leadership on the world stage is more important than ever. When we look around the world today, people are drowning on perilous migration...

Triennial Reviews of Department of Health Arm’s Length Bodies (Philip Dunne)
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Department of Health has completed its Triennial Reviews of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, the Human Tissue Authority and the Committee on Mutagenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products...

Cross government Prosperity Fund 2017 update (David Gauke)
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to update the House on how the Prosperity Fund has supported global and UK prosperity in its first year and its plans for future years. As we leave the European Union the Prosperity Fund is a vital part...

General Affairs Council April 2017 (David Jones)
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The General Affairs Council (GAC) on 25 April 2017 is expected to focus on: Modification of the Commons Provisions Regulation; Bringing Cohesion Policy closer to our citizens; and Implementation of EU Macro-Regional...

Northern Ireland Finances (James Brokenshire)
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

At the point when the Assembly dissolved in January, there had been no Budget set for the Northern Ireland Executive for the 2017-18 financial year. As a result, since the end of March it has fallen to the Permanent...

Contribution to the Law and Order Trust Fund Afghanistan (Alok Sharma)
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 23 December 2016 the Foreign and Commonwealth Office fulfilled the promise given by the former Prime Minister at the NATO Chicago Summit in 2012 to commit £70 million for each of the calendar years 2015...

Publication of the Tailored Review of Arts Council England (Matthew Hancock)
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today publishing the report of the tailored review of Arts Council England. The review was first announced in the Culture White Paper in March 2016, and was officially launched on 9 August 2016.

The...

Sky / Fox Merger (Karen Bradley)
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On Thursday 16 March I intervened in the proposed acquisition of Sky by 21 Century Fox on the media public interest grounds of media plurality and commitment to broadcasting standards by issuing a European Intervention...

ECOFIN: 21 March 2017 (David Gauke)
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A meeting of The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) was held in Brussels on 21 March 2017. EU Finance Ministers discussed the following items:

Early morning session

The Eurogroup President...

ECOFIN: 7 - 8 April 2017 (Philip Hammond)
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

An informal meeting of The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) was held in Valletta, Malta on 7-8 April 2017. EU Finance Ministers discussed the following items:

Working Lunch

The Eurogroup...

Informal Meeting of Ministers of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council 3-4 April 2017, Valletta, Malta (Damian Hinds)
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council met for the Informal Meeting of Ministers on 3rd and 4th April 2017 in Valletta, Malta; I represented the UK. The informal meeting does not tend...

Finance Bill 2017 (Baroness Neville-Rolfe)
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have made a statement under Section 19(1)(a) of the Human Rights Act 1998 that, in my view, the provisions of the Finance Bill are compatible with the Convention rights. A copy of the statement has been placed...

Immigration (Robert Goodwill)
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In 2016, the UK granted asylum or another form of leave to over 8,000 children. By the end of 2016, the UK had resettled more than 5,000 people under the Syrian Vulnerable Persons’ Resettlement Scheme and...

English Votes for English Laws Analysis for Higher Education and Research Bill (Jo Johnson)
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce the publication of the Government’s analysis of English Votes for English Laws in relation to amendments made to the Higher Education and Research Bill in the House of Lords.

Provision of Equipment to Syria Civil Defence and the Free Syrian Police (Boris Johnson)
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The situation in Syria remains extremely fragile. An estimated 400,000 people have been killed since the war began six years ago, many of them innocent civilians. The Asad regime continues to use the most barbaric...

Provision of Equipment to Moderate Armed Opposition Border Force and Medical Units (Boris Johnson)
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The situation in Syria remains extremely fragile. An estimated 400,000 people have been killed since the war began six years ago, many of them innocent civilians. The Asad regime continues to use the most barbaric...

General Affairs Council April 2017 (David Jones)
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Minister of State at the Department for Exiting the European Union (Mr David Jones): I attended the General Affairs Council on 25 April 2017. The meeting was held in Luxembourg and chaired by the Maltese ...

Notice: Notice 10/17 - Poultrymeat Import Quota
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

The contents of this notice are intended as a guide only.

Notice: Notice 11/17 Pigmeat Import Quota
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

The contents of this notice are intended as a guide only.

Notice: Notice 12/17 Egg Import Quota
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

The contents of this notice are intended as a guide only.

Notice: Notice to exporters 2017/10: latest export control training bulletin published
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

The notices to exporters collection brings together all notices published since August 2016.

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added cancellation

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry’s, smart phones and tablets. The CSV format...

Guidance: Teacher misconduct: forthcoming professional conduct hearings
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Formal notice added for Grant Foyle, Stephen Allenby, Dean Johnson, Jennifer Cann. New dates added for Park View Leadership cases. Formal notice removed for Phillippe Mathieu and Richard Welsh.

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Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 12:48, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Holcombe Moor firing times 10 to 16 June 2017.

The ‘firing times’ are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberrys, smart...

Corporate report: HM Land Registry Business Impact Target (BIT) 2015 to 2017
seen at 12:47, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

On 3 March 2016, the Government announced a target to deliver “a saving of &pound;10 billion to business and voluntary or community bodies from qualifying measures that come into force or cease to be in force...

Guidance: Benefit overpayment recovery: staff guide
seen at 12:47, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published revised 'Benefit overpayment recovery guide', dated May 2017.

This guide is for DWP staff. It explains how overpayments of benefits administered by DWP are recovered, including advances...

Guidance: Military low flying: RAF operational low flying training timetable
seen at 12:47, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Operational low flying training timetable 5 to 9 June 2017.

A list of timetables for operational low flying (OLF) training by RAF fast jets and Hercules aircraft. These timetables cover 3...

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 12:47, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Otterburn firing times 16 to 30 June 2017.

The ‘firing times’ are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberrys, smart...

Guidance: Military low flying: MOD sponsored air exercises
seen at 12:47, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added MOD sponsored current / planned air exercise list week commencing 29 May 2017.

A timetable of the current and future planned MOD sponsored low flying exercises by fast jets, rotary and transport...

Guidance: Inheritance Tax grossing up calculator
seen at 12:47, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This calculator has been updated to include the residence nil rate band (RNRB) for Inheritance Tax.

You must use Adobe Reader version 9.0 or later to complete the calculator - download latest...

Guidance: MIN 547(M+F) - Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service amendment 1
seen at 12:47, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

This note provides information concerning Merchant Navy Medals for Meritorious Service and how to nominate those who have served or are serving in the Merchant Navy and fishing fleets.

Guidance: Advanced learner loans qualifications catalogue
seen at 12:47, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated lists of qualifications available for an advanced learner loan.

This document is for learners to see whether a particular qualification is eligible for an advanced learner loan.

Notice: NG22 9EX, Pierrepont Estates Management Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 12:47, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. The arrangements are explained in its...

Notice: TR12 6NX, Mrs Kirstie May-Jones & Mr Joseph Jones: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 12:47, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. The arrangements are explained in its...

Notice: RH13 0LA, Mr Malcom Carter: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 12:47, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. The arrangements are explained in its...

Research and analysis: Avian influenza in wild birds: winter 2016 to 2017
seen at 12:47, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: No cases to report - update 26 May

This report is produced by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and is updated weekly with findings of the H5N8 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza...

Closed consultation: UK Standards for Microbiology Investigations: National user manual, urine tests second consultation
seen at 12:47, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added review of users' comments second consultation March 2017.

Public Health England has opened a consultation this week in joint partnership with professional organisations.

This...

Closed consultation: UK Standards for Microbiology Investigations: National user manual, conjunctivitis second consultation
seen at 12:47, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Review of users' comments second consultation March 2017'.

Public Health England has opened a consultation this week in joint partnership with professional organisations.

...

Research and analysis: Rainfall and river flow: weekly reports for England
seen at 12:46, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published weekly rainfall and river flow summary 17 to 23 May.

These reports collect information from the Environment Agency, the Met Office and water companies to report on the:

amount...
Guidance: Welfare Reform Act 2012 regulations
seen at 12:46, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added link under – Universal Credit, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance to Welfare Reform Act 2012 – amending Commencement Order – provides for the expansion of the full Universal...

Official Statistics: NINo allocations to adult overseas nationals entering the UK: background information
seen at 12:46, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised version - the useful links on pages 11 and 12 of the document have been updated. The revised version is still dated February 2017.

This publication provides background information on <...

Notice: NN7 3QH, Heygates Country Feeds Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 12:46, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Heygates Country...
Guidance: Ecuador - List of Translators
seen at 12:46, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated May 2017

These lists have been prepared for the convenience of British nationals who require services in Ecuador.

Guidance: Work Choice provider memos: 2017
seen at 12:46, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added an update to memo 51 - this has more information about the caseload audit.

These memos provide information about changes and updates to the Work Choice provider guidance.

Guidance: The Commissioner's code of standards: OISC guidance note
seen at 12:46, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance on the 2016 Code of Standards -revision May 2017

This OISC guidance note amplifies and explains certain codes and provides further instruction on immigration advisers’ compliance with ...

Research and analysis: Parvovirus B19 activity in England and Wales
seen at 12:46, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Parvovirus B19 causes the common childhood illness, erythema infectiosum or fifth disease (also known as ‘slapped cheek’) which is generally a mild febrile illness. However, the infection can be more serious ...

Research and analysis: Pertussis immunisation in pregnancy: vaccine coverage estimates (England)
seen at 12:46, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 11(19) report uploaded

Commentary on data showing the estimated uptake of vaccination for the temporary pertussis immunisation programme for pregnant woman.

Read the previous...

Guidance: Disposal database: House of Commons report
seen at 12:46, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added March 2017 document

MOD present and future disposal properties that are in the public domain that is provided for reference in the House of Commons library.

Related information:

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - Mexico
seen at 12:46, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 2017 information.

This report looks at issues UK businesses may face when operating in Mexico including the economic and political environment, intellectual property, organized crime...

Guidance: 30 hours free childcare: eligibility
seen at 12:46, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated information on 30 hours free childcare eligibility for non-EEA national and apprentices. Added a link to the childcare service so parents can apply for 30 hours of free childcare.

A short...

Correspondence: Vaccine update: issue 263, May 2017
seen at 12:46, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

The May edition of vaccine update contains details of:

the Public Health England rabies team MenACWY coverage shingles vaccine coverage ordering restrictions for Infarix IPV Hib flu vaccination...
Research and analysis: Measles, mumps and rubella: laboratory confirmed cases in England 2017
seen at 12:46, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

For previous reports see:

Measles, mumps and rubella: laboratory confirmed cases in England 2016

Measles, mumps and rubella: laboratory confirmed cases in England 2015...

Guidance: Haiti - list of lawyers
seen at 12:46, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of lawyers - Haiti updated May 2017

This list of English-speaking lawyers in Haiti has been prepared for British Nationals who require legal advice.

Research and analysis: Haemophilus influenzae: laboratory reports by age group and serotype 2017
seen at 12:46, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Reports for 2014 are available at Haemophilus influenzae: laboratory reports by age group and serotype 2014 For earlier reports, see the archive of older data.

Research and analysis: Health Protection Report volume 11 (2017)
seen at 12:46, 28 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Links to HPR 11(19) infection reports added

Health Protection Report (HPR) comprises routine reports on infections (microbiological and epidemiological data and associated commentary) together ...

Guidance: Advice for security managers to improve your security stance
seen at 12:46, 28 May in Search (Our copy).
Introduction

The aim of this document is to provide advice to security managers of crowded places to improve their sites security stance and can be used as part of an escalation plan should there be a rise in...

Last winter's floods worst in 100 years
seen at 12:45, 28 May in NERC news (Our copy).

A NERC centre's scientific review of the winter floods of 2015-2016 confirms that the event was one of the most extreme and severe hydrological events of the last century.

NERC colleagues included in Queen's New Year Honours 2017
seen at 12:45, 28 May in NERC news (Our copy).

NERC is pleased to announce that four colleagues have been recognised in the Queen's New Year Honours list 2017 for their services to polar science, diplomacy, environmental science, human health, atmospheric...

Projects funded to engage public with issues of environmental science
seen at 12:45, 28 May in NERC news (Our copy).

NERC has backed 18 projects to engage the UK public with environmental science around challenging issues.

Construction partner chosen to modernise Antarctic infrastructure
seen at 12:45, 28 May in NERC news (Our copy).

Construction expert BAM has been chosen to partner with NERC's research centre BAS to modernise UK Antarctic research facilities.

Halley Research Station Antarctica to close for winter
seen at 12:45, 28 May in NERC news (Our copy).

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has decided not to winter at Halley VI Research Station for safety reasons. The station, which is located on the floating Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica, will shut down between...

£10 million to investigate impact of climate change on Arctic Ocean
seen at 12:45, 28 May in NERC news (Our copy).

A major UK research programme will investigate the impact of diminishing sea ice on the fragile marine environment of the Arctic Ocean.

NERC science brings large, long-term benefits
seen at 12:45, 28 May in NERC news (Our copy).

Today, we published our annual Impact Report which shows how NERC science brings sustained benefits to our economy and society, driving UK productivity and competitiveness while building a safer, wealthier and...

Professor Sir Mark Walport named as first chief executive of UKRI
seen at 12:45, 28 May in NERC news (Our copy).

The minister for universities, science, research & innovation, Jo Johnson, has announced that Professor Sir Mark Walport will be the chief executive designate of UK Research & Innovation (UKRI).

Universities minister Jo Johnson opens new multi-agency research hub
seen at 12:45, 28 May in NERC news (Our copy).

Jo Johnson, minister of state for universities, science, research & innovation, officially opened the Cranfield University / NCAS Centre for Atmospheric & Emissions Research today.

Contribute to the industrial strategy consultation
seen at 12:45, 28 May in NERC news (Our copy).

NERC welcomes the government green paper Building our Industrial Strategy, which launches a consultation on how to address long-term challenges for the UK economy.

Scientists to shed light on UK's underground energy technologies
seen at 12:45, 28 May in NERC news (Our copy).

New £31 million research facilities will see UK scientists gather critical data on the use of geoenergy technologies to help meet energy needs.

NERC response to the industrial strategy consultation
seen at 12:45, 28 May in NERC news (Our copy).

NERC responded to the Building our Industrial Strategy green paper consultation, considering how environmental science might help a modern industrial strategy deliver productivity, jobs and growth across the ...

£8.6 million UK research programme on greenhouse gas removal
seen at 12:45, 28 May in NERC news (Our copy).

New research will investigate ways to remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere to counteract global warming.

OFFA comment on UCAS data for individual universities
seen at 12:45, 28 May in OFFA (Our copy).

Commenting on UCAS’ 2016 data for individual universities published today, Professor Les Ebdon, Director of Fair Access to Higher Education, said:

“This data is a welcome addition to the widening...

OFFA responds to UCAS January deadline data
seen at 12:45, 28 May in OFFA (Our copy).

Commenting on UCAS’ analysis of full-time undergraduate applications made by the 15 January deadline published today, Professor Les Ebdon, Director of Fair Access to Higher Education, said:

“...

OFFA access agreement guidance – universities must play their part to raise school attainment
seen at 12:45, 28 May in OFFA (Our copy).

Universities must work closely with schools if they are to ensure that talented people from disadvantaged backgrounds are able to secure higher education places. That’s the message from Professor Les Ebdon, Director...

Comment on Office for Students Chair announcement
seen at 12:45, 28 May in OFFA (Our copy).

Responding to the Government’s announcement of Sir Michael Barber as its preferred candidate for Chair of the Office for Students (OfS), Professor Les Ebdon, Director of Fair Access to Higher Education...

Widening participation research: projects in progress
seen at 12:45, 28 May in OFFA (Our copy).
The influence of family estrangement and homelessness on student success

Author: Becca Bland, Stand Alone

“There are some underlying assumptions in HE policy and practice around the capacity...

OFFA comment on introduction of part-time maintenance loans
seen at 12:45, 28 May in OFFA (Our copy).

Commenting on the Budget statement by Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond, Professor Les Ebdon, Director of Fair Access to Higher Education, said:

“I welcome the Government’s introduction ...

OFFA comment on HESA non-continuation performance indicators
seen at 12:45, 28 May in OFFA (Our copy).

Commenting on today’s performance indicators for non-continuation in higher education 2015-16 released by the Higher Education Statistics Agency, which show that non-continuation rates have risen for the...

Understanding the impact of institutional financial support on student success
seen at 12:45, 28 May in OFFA (Our copy).

Dear Colleague,

As part of research to understand the impact of institutional financial support on student success, OFFA commissioned a team to develop tools for universities and colleges...

Impact of the General Election 2017 on OFFA business
seen at 12:45, 28 May in OFFA (Our copy).

Dear Vice-Chancellor or Principal

This note provides an update on OFFA business and publications following the announcement of a General Election on 8 June 2017.

Impact on 2018-19 access agreement ...
Vacancy: Policy Manager (one year fixed term contract/secondment)
seen at 12:45, 28 May in OFFA (Our copy).

Please note the closing date for this vacancy has now passed. Please see our vacancies page for details of any current vacancies. 

1 year fixed-term post 

Pay Band 8: &pound;35,128 – &...

Expansion to the USA: Launching in the US
seen at 12:45, 28 May in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).

In this, the first in a three-part series on US expansion and fundraising, Daniel Glazer explores the steps UK companies can take to best position themselves for launching their digital business...

Tech Nation 2017: Salaries Surge Across the UK for ‘Twice as Productive’ Tech Workers
seen at 12:45, 28 May in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).
Welcome to Tech Nation 2017 1000+ data points 61 tech company case studies 200+ community partners

 

 

Today marks the launch of Tech Nation 2017 from Tech City UK. Tech Nation 2017...

Revealed: The real reasons Brits love being business owners
seen at 12:45, 28 May in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).
The UK’s entrepreneurs share their favourite aspects of their role in a new online survey British business owners say they love being their own boss and flexible working hours above all else Less than a quarter...
Expansion to the USA: Raising US Funding
seen at 12:45, 28 May in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).

In this, the second in a three-part series on US expansion and fundraising, Daniel Glazer explores the dynamics of raising venture capital from US investors:  when to consider it, key differences...

innogy Innovation Hub Report 2017: Start up Investment Needs
seen at 12:45, 28 May in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).

Tech City UK and innogy’s UK Innovation Hub have recently run an online survey and subsequently released the Innovation report 2017 , which explores the various investment needs of start ups. The results...

Tech Nation Visa Scheme: High demand as scheme enters fourth year
seen at 12:45, 28 May in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).

April 2017 saw the Tech Nation Visa scheme enter its fourth year, continuing to make it possible for leading tech talent from around the world to come and work in the UK’s digital technology sector.

Expansion to the USA: Raising US Funding
seen at 12:45, 28 May in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).

In this, the second in a three-part series on US expansion and fundraising, Daniel Glazer explores the dynamics of raising venture capital from US investors:  when to consider it, key differences...

Expansion to the USA: Operating a US Business
seen at 12:45, 28 May in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).

In this, the final installment in a three-part series on US expansion and fundraising, Daniel Glazer explores key considerations for UK tech companies when operating and scaling their US business...

Founder to Founder Series: Episode One
seen at 12:45, 28 May in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).
Founder to Founder: Asi Sharabi and Alex Klein talk going global

What problems does every founder face when growing their startup? Our new Founder to Founder series explores this with five interviews between ...

How to attract top talent to your start-up
seen at 12:45, 28 May in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).

In our latest guest blog post from Digital Risks, we explore the challenge of attracting top talent to your startup.

When your start-up team consists of just a couple of people, a new hire can ...

The Prince of Wales arrives in Bucharest for the #RoyalVisitRomania
seen at 12:45, 28 May in (Our copy).
HRH arrives for #RoyalVisitRomania
The Prince of Wales spends a second day in Romania
seen at 12:45, 28 May in (Our copy).
HRH in Romania: Day two
The Prince of Wales spends a final day in Romania before travelling to Florence for the #RoyalVisitItaly
seen at 12:45, 28 May in (Our copy).
HRH visits Romania: Day three
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall begin the Royal visit to Italy in Florence
seen at 12:45, 28 May in (Our copy).
TRH begin the #RoyalVisitItaly
The Prince of Wales visits Amatrice and The Duchess of Cornwall visits Florence during the third day of the Royal visit to Italy
seen at 12:45, 28 May in (Our copy).
Day three of the #RoyalVisitItaly
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall spend a final day in Florence
seen at 12:45, 28 May in (Our copy).
The Royal visit to Italy: Day four
Their Royal Highnesses are received by His Holiness Pope Francis during a visit to the Holy See
seen at 12:45, 28 May in (Our copy).
TRH are received by Pope Francis
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall meet with the President of Italy before arriving in Vienna for the #RoyalVisitAustria
seen at 12:45, 28 May in (Our copy).
TRH end #RoyalVisitItaly in Rome
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visit Austria
seen at 12:45, 28 May in (Our copy).
TRH visit Austria
The Prince of Wales attends Canadian Vimy Ridge Centenary commemorations on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen
seen at 12:45, 28 May in (Our copy).
Vimy Ridge commemorations
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit Canada
seen at 12:45, 28 May in (Our copy).
TRH to visit Canada
The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay visit the village of Ballater in Scotland
seen at 12:45, 28 May in (Our copy).
TRH visit Ballater
The Duchess of Cornwall visits the BBC Radio 2 studios for the 500 Words competition judging
seen at 12:45, 28 May in (Our copy).
500 Words competition judging
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall arrive in Northern Ireland
seen at 12:45, 28 May in (Our copy).
TRH arrive in Northern Ireland
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall spend a second day in Northern Ireland before arriving in Dublin for #RoyalVisitIreland
seen at 12:45, 28 May in (Our copy).
Day two of #RoyalVisitNI
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visit Kilkenny during Their Royal Highnesses's first full day in Ireland
seen at 12:45, 28 May in (Our copy).
#RoyalVisitIreland: Day two
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall spend a final day in Ireland
seen at 12:45, 28 May in (Our copy).
TRH spend a final day in Ireland
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visit Oxford
seen at 12:45, 28 May in (Our copy).
TRH visit Oxford
The Prince of Wales admires flowers at Kew Gardens
seen at 12:45, 28 May in (Our copy).
HRH visits Kew Gardens
The Prince of Wales attends the launch of the New Plastics Economy Innovation Prize
seen at 12:45, 28 May in (Our copy).
New Plastics Economy Innovation Prize
Knowledge for Getting More Clients in Your Business Online
seen at 12:45, 28 May in LTG Development Consultants (Our copy).

Having the ability to easily tweak the components of your ecommerce site is actually a joy. This info is available your internet server host. Enjoy it and don’t neglect to provide your feedback and help...

British Wrestler Chinu Sandhu Banned for Four Years
seen at 12:44, 28 May in News (Our copy).
Chinu Sandhu has been suspended from all sport for four years
Amateur Cyclist Receives Two Year Ban for Glucocorticoids
seen at 12:44, 28 May in News (Our copy).
A 55-year-old amateur cyclist has been suspended for two years
British Weightlifting Champion Banned for Four Years
seen at 12:44, 28 May in News (Our copy).
Shila Panjavi has been suspended from all sport for four years
Ross Bevan Banned Following Second ADRV
seen at 12:44, 28 May in News (Our copy).
Ross Bevan suspended from all sport for seven years and three months
British Boxer Banned for 18 Months
seen at 12:44, 28 May in News (Our copy).
Joe Fournier has been suspended for 18 months
New Clean Games Policy Launched
seen at 12:44, 28 May in News (Our copy).
A new “Clean Games Policy” has been launched
Terms of Three UKAD Board Members Extended
seen at 12:44, 28 May in News (Our copy).
DCMS confirms the extended terms of three UKAD Board members
The FA Suspends Patrick Lacey for 14 Months
seen at 12:44, 28 May in News (Our copy).
The FA suspends Patrick Lacey for 14 months
Welsh Rugby Union Player Banned for Three Years and Eight Months
seen at 12:44, 28 May in News (Our copy).
A Welsh rugby union player has been suspended from all sport
Bakers fined after workers suffer hand injuries
seen at 12:43, 28 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Penrith based bakery Bells of Lazonby Limited has been fined after two workers suffered hand injuries while operating machinery on site.
Company fined after worker suffers hand injuries
seen at 12:43, 28 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
PD Lift Services Limited has been fined &pound;36,000 after a worker lost his thumb while working on passenger lifts in north London.
Engineering firm fined after worker crushed in machinery
seen at 12:43, 28 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
Moy Park Ltd has been fined after a worker was injured at the company’s site in Anwick near Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Firm fined after worker injured when pipe fell into trench and struck him
seen at 12:43, 28 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
An Essex company who are specialists in gas infrastructure have been fined after an employee suffered serious injury when a pipe fell into the trench he was working in and struck him.
NMHSAG – Occupational Health and Safety Young Person of the year Award 2017
seen at 12:43, 28 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

We are looking for nominations to celebrate a young person or team of young people (under 25 years of age) who have shown positive interventions, initiatives, actions or documentation relating to Health and Safety...

Birmingham Working Well Together Group – Free Harness Awareness Training – various dates available
seen at 12:43, 28 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Aimed at the SME and small businesses this free awareness course is available on the following dates:

Wednesday 10th May 2017 – Keepmoat Head Office, Gorsey Lane, Coles Hill, B46 1JU Wednesday 17th...
HSL: PUWER – Machinery Safety Basics – Buxton, 24 April 2017
seen at 12:43, 28 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This course covers the activities regulated by the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and provides delegates with a thorough knowledge of this legislation.  The course will also give practical...

HSL: Machinery Risk Assessment Essential – Buxton, 25 April 2017
seen at 12:43, 28 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This training course gives delegates practical hands-on experience of conducting a machinery risk assessment using structured techniques which demystify the process given in BS EN ISO 12100: 2010.

HSL: Machinery Series – Machinery Directive – Buxton, 26 April 2017
seen at 12:43, 28 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This course gives delegates a thorough understanding of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2009 legislation, as revised, as well as the key current European and International safety standards that support...

HSL: Machinery Series – Designing & Specifying Safety Related Control Systems – Buxton, 27 April 2017
seen at 12:43, 28 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This course will help delegates understand how to specify and design safety related control circuits which comply with the requirements of both the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (Machinery Directive...

HSL: Slips and Trips – Falls Prevention – Buxton, 25 April 2017
seen at 12:43, 28 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This course will help you understand the causes of slips, trips and falls, and highlight successful interventions that offer a great starting point for organisations looking to reduce falls. It is delivered by...

HSL: Stair Assessment – Buxton, 26 April 2017
seen at 12:43, 28 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This course will help you understand the design features of stairs which can give rise to a risk of falling, and identify simple remedial improvements to reduce the likelihood of a fall.

HSL: Practical Management of Local Exhaust Ventilation Controls – BOHS Approved – Buxton, 26 April 2017
seen at 12:43, 28 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Local exhaust ventilation is a commonly used method of controlling workers’ exposure to airborne contaminants. However, LEV is not always as effective as it could be and all too often fails to protect workers...

HSL: Asbestos – Managing asbestos in domestic* and non-domestic premises – Buxton, 16 May 2017
seen at 12:43, 28 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This one-day course gives you the knowledge to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises to the standards required by Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR 2012). The course information is also...

HSL: COSHH Training – Practical Assessment and Control – Buxton, 17-18 May 2017
seen at 12:43, 28 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This two day course gives detailed and practical training on carrying out COSHH assessments and, crucially, putting the assessment into practice to control substances hazardous to health.

HSL: Procedures: Making Sure Yours Works – Buxton, 17-18 May 2017
seen at 12:43, 28 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This new HSL course is designed to help you review existing procedures effectively and equip you with the capability to write new ones. It is based on human factors good practice in designing, developing and ...

HSL: Manual Handling for Assessors – Buxton, 23 May 2017
seen at 12:43, 28 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This course will equip you with the knowledge to help recognise, assess and reduce manual handling risks in your organisation. It is suited to employers and employee representatives who intend to begin the process...

HSL: Upper Limb Disorders Risk Assessment of Repetitive Tasks – Buxton, 24 May 2017
seen at 12:43, 28 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This course will equip you with the knowledge to use the ART tool to help recognise, assess, and reduce upper limb disorder risks in your organisation. It will benefit those already involved in workplace MSD ...

HSL: Measurement of Hazardous Substance Exposures – Buxton, 16 May 2017
seen at 12:43, 28 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This course is designed to give health and safety professionals a clear view of how exposure measurement can help them better understand and control the health risks posed by hazardous substances.

HSL: Site and Transport Safety – Buxton, 18 May 2017
seen at 12:43, 28 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This course will help you understand the legal requirements of both road traffic law and workplace safety law, how and why things go wrong, and how you can take practicable steps to reduce risk in your business...

Charles Counsell awarded OBE for services to workplace pension reform
seen at 12:43, 28 May in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
Charles Counsell, Executive Director of Automatic Enrolment at TPR, has been awarded an OBE for his services to workplace pension reform in the 2017 New Year Honours List.
TPR issues first chairÂ’s statement fines against master trust schemes
seen at 12:43, 28 May in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
TPR has issued its first fines against a number of master trust schemes for failing to complete a chairÂ’s statement.
The Pensions Regulator is successful in legal challenge concerning the Silentnight Group DB scheme
seen at 12:43, 28 May in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
A group of claimants has failed to obtain permission to bring judicial review proceedings against TPR in relation to an ongoing anti-avoidance case concerning the Silentnight Group DB Scheme.
TPR acts to protect savers as new figures show significant shift to DC
seen at 12:43, 28 May in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
Total memberships in DC pension schemes have for the first time overtaken DB schemes, a report published today by TPR reveals.
Employers: DonÂ’t risk your credit rating
seen at 12:43, 28 May in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
Employers who ignore their automatic enrolment duties could find themselves with a County Court Judgement, TPR has warned.
New members appointed to TPR's Determinations Panel
seen at 12:43, 28 May in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
The Chair of TPRÂ’s Determinations Panel, Andrew Long, has announced the appointment of two new members to the Panel.
TPR works with employers to ensure they meet public service data provision obligations
seen at 12:43, 28 May in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
Intervention by The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has ensured that over 40 authorities and schools have submitted information to the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) for almost 8,500 members.
The Pensions Regulator secures £363m cash settlement with Sir Philip Green
seen at 12:43, 28 May in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
TPR has agreed a cash settlement worth up to £363 million with Sir Philip Green.
Spot check on employers: TPR steps up inspections in compliance drive
seen at 12:43, 28 May in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
Spot checks are to be carried out on employers across the UK to make sure they are complying with their workplace pensions duties.
Master trusts gain independent assurance - good preparation for authorisation in 2018
seen at 12:43, 28 May in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
TPR has today announced that in the last six months eight more master trusts have obtained master trust assurance and been added to its list of schemes with assurance.
TPR provides more help for trustees and savers in the fight against pension scams
seen at 12:43, 28 May in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
TPR has today added several features to its scorpion campaign to help prevent savers from falling victim to pension scams.
TPR delivers transparency on penalties and clarity on professional trustees
seen at 12:43, 28 May in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
As part of its 21st Century Trustee initiative, TPR has clarified its expectations by publishing a revised description of a professional trustee for consultation.
TPR provides guidance for trustees setting and monitoring investment strategies
seen at 12:43, 28 May in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
As part of its strategy to produce simpler guidance for occupational pension schemes, The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has today published new investment guidance for trustees.
Solicitor and firm ordered to pay more than £16,000 for refusing to provide information to The Pensions Regulator
seen at 12:43, 28 May in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
A solicitor and the firm where he is a partner have been ordered to pay more than £16,000 in fines and costs for refusing to give documents to TPR which were required as part of a wider investigation.