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20 July 2017

Correspondence: Intimidation of Parliamentary candidates: letter from the Prime Minister and the Committee's reply
seen at 21:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The Committee on Standards in Public Life has responded to the Prime Minister’s request to review the subject of the intimidation of Parliamentary candidates.

The call for evidence for this review...

Guidance: Explanatory note on large scale cladding systems testing
seen at 21:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This note explains the large scale testing of cladding systems the government is undertaking, to understand better how different types of ACM panels behave with different types of insulation in a fire (these ...

Speech: "Make no mistake, this is a crisis of human creation; a crisis that South Sudan’s leaders have had six years to prevent."
seen at 21:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President, thank you Assistant-Secretary-General Wane, thank you President Mogae for your briefings. And let me take this opportunity to reiterate the United Kingdom’s full support for your work...

Guidance: Specific course designation: alternative higher education providers
seen at 20:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Specific course designation is the process for alternative providers to access the following for eligible students:

undergraduate student support postgraduate master’s loans disabled students’ allowances...
Transparency data: NHS foundation trust accounts: consolidation (FTC) files 2016/17
seen at 20:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The data published here is limited to the information that NHS foundation trusts are required to include in their annual accounts.

The information is already available in individual NHS foundation trusts...

Policy paper: Joint technical note on the comparison of EU-UK positions on citizens' rights
seen at 20:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The citizens’ rights working group completed a mapping of the alignment between the two parties’ positions, to prioritise future discussions.

This table summarises the UK and EU positions and compares...

Guidance: Who DVLA shares data with
seen at 20:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version.

Where the law allows it, DVLA shares data with others. This information describes the various products DVLA provides, for what purpose the information can be used, who we share...

Corporate report: Natural England’s response times to planning consultations in England
seen at 20:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Annual report for 2016 to 2017 added.

Natural England’s purpose is to make sure that the natural environment is conserved, enhanced, and managed for the benefit of present and future generations...

Policy paper: Business Statements: Office of the Leader of the House of Commons, July 2017
seen at 20:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 20 July Business Statement

The Business Statement sets out the business of the House of Commons for the following week.

This takes place every Thursday morning when the House is sitting...

Consultation outcome: Anti-money laundering supervisory regime: response and call for further information
seen at 20:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with response to the consultation and link to new consultation on anti-money laundering supervisory review

As part of the response to the call for information on the anti-money laundering...

Open consultation: Anti-money laundering supervisory review
seen at 20:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

In its response to the call for information on the AML supervisory regime, the government sought further views on its proposals to improve oversight of the regime, in particular the creation of a new Office...

Independent report: Chief Medical Officer annual report 2016: Generation Genome
seen at 20:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Corrected version. Chapter 1: '3 to 4 billion letters' has been corrected to '3 to 4 million letters' in reference to the amount of each individual’s DNA that is different from that of other people.

Research and analysis: Environmental monitoring following the Grenfell Tower fire
seen at 20:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data update, 20 July 2017.

An air quality report for survivors and residents of the areas surrounding Grenfell Tower.

Guidance: List of Cabinet Committees
seen at 20:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 20 July 2017.

Cabinet and Cabinet Committees are groups of ministers that can take collective decisions that are binding across government. The Cabinet is the supreme decision-making body...

Corporate report: Technology Strategy Board (Innovate UK) Annual Report & Accounts 2016/17
seen at 20:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The Technology Strategy Board (Innovate UK) is the UK’s innovation agency. It is a non-departmental arms-length body sponsored by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

This...

Corporate report: Industrial Development Act 1982: annual report, 2016 to 2017
seen at 20:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This report describes the exercise of powers under the Industrial Development Act 1982. The Act is an important instrument for the provision of financial support to industry.

Policy paper: Sixth and seventh annual report to Parliament on EU Justice and Home Affairs matters
seen at 20:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This is the sixth and seventh annual report to Parliament on the Application of Protocols 19 and 21 to the Treaty on European Union (TEU) and the Treaty on the Functioning of the Union (TFEU) in relation to EU...

Correspondence: Intimidation of Parliamentary candidates: letter from the Prime Minister and the Committee's reply
seen at 20:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The Committee on Standards in Public Life has responded to the Prime Minister’s request to review the subject of the intimidation of Parliamentary candidates.

The call for evidence for this review...

Guidance: Explanatory note on large scale cladding systems testing
seen at 20:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This note explains the large scale testing of cladding systems the government is undertaking, to understand better how different types of ACM panels behave with different types of insulation in a fire (these ...

News story: PM meeting with the new business council: 20 July 2017
seen at 20:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

A Number 10 spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister this afternoon chaired the first meeting of the new business council at Downing Street.

The Prime Minister emphasised her desire to listen...

Press release: Troika and EU Joint Statement on South Sudan
seen at 20:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The members of the Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and the European Union condemn the continuing violence in South Sudan, especially the Government of South Sudan’s current offensive...

Policy paper: DFID Bangladesh Profile: July 2017
seen at 19:17, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

FOI release: A1 Northbound Safety Inspection Records FOI
seen at 19:17, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for information about safety inspections carried out on the A1 northbound between Kate’s Cabin Café and the Sibson Inn Hotel.

FOI release: Oxford to Cambridge Expressway FOI
seen at 19:17, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for information about cost assumptions for the Oxford to Cambridge Expressway.

Consultation outcome: Communications for people who are deaf or have hearing loss: market review
seen at 19:17, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the government's response. A list of respondents and a BSL response will be added soon.

DWP is leading a review of the market for British Sign Language (BSL) and communication support for...

FOI release: A20 Dover TAP speed restrictions FOI
seen at 19:17, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of information Act for information regarding the Dover TAP scheme and the Speed restrictions on the A20.

Research and analysis: Menopause transition: effects on women’s economic participation
seen at 19:17, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The research examined:

To what extent is the menopause transition a problem for working women, and what is the nature and scale of the problem in the workplace and wider labour market?

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Research and analysis: Equality Advisory Support Service: what difference does it make?
seen at 19:17, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The research examined the impact that contacting the EASS had on outcomes for its customers and how it differed according to type of customer journey; broad issue type (eg. work related issues compared to those...

Research and analysis: Children’s services in England: repeat referrals
seen at 19:17, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The report looks the services offered by local authorities and the reasons why some children are referred multiple times.

Research and analysis: Further education providers: variation in learner outcomes
seen at 19:17, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The report shows the:

scale of variation in labour market outcomes across providers data’s potential to explain the variation in provider performance
Guidance: European Structural and Investment Funds: technical assistance
seen at 19:17, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: ERDF and ESF technical assistance project contacts updated.

European Structural and Investment Funds Growth programme is funding for projects that create jobs and supports local growth. The funds...

Corporate report: Human Rights and Democracy Report 2016
seen at 19:17, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This report provides an overview of activity in 2016 by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and it’s diplomatic network to defend human rights and promote democracy around the world. It also sets out the analysis...

Corporate report: Home Office Science non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs): triennial review
seen at 19:17, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

In April 2011, Cabinet Office announced that all NDPBs still in existence following the reforms brought about by the Public Bodies Act 2011 would have to undergo a substantive review at least once every 3 years...

Form: Capability for work questionnaire
seen at 19:17, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated English version of the ESA50 form.

Find out how to claim Employment and Support Allowance

Using this form

Fill in this form only if you’ve been asked to do...

Consultation outcome: Regulations implementing a new regulatory and tax framework for Insurance Linked Securities
seen at 19:17, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation response and regulations added.

To help cement London’s position at the forefront of the global reinsurance business, the government is consulting on a new regulatory and tax framework...

Corporate report: Big Lottery Fund annual report 2016 to 2017
seen at 19:17, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This annual report includes the Big Lottery Fund strategic report and financial statements for 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017.

In addition to explaining how the Big Lottery Fund operates, the report celebrates...

Corporate report: HM Treasury annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017
seen at 19:17, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The document provides a comprehensive account of the Treasury Group’s use of resources and information about the Treasury’s core activities. It also describes the Treasury’s performance and achievements against...

Independent report: Deportation with assurances
seen at 19:17, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Part 1 of this report, prepared by David Anderson QC, summarises the evolution and operation of deportation with assurances (DWA) in the United Kingdom, assesses its utility and answers the specific questions...

Policy paper: Government response to the annual report on the operation of the terrorism acts in 2015
seen at 19:17, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

In December 2016, David Anderson QC, Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, published his annual report on the operation of the terrorism acts in 2015.

This government response addresses...

Corporate report: National Crime Agency annual report and accounts: 2016 to 2017
seen at 19:17, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This is the fourth annual report for the National Crime Agency (NCA). It sets out the NCA’s activity over the period 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017.

It provides detailed information on the NCA’s performance...

Guidance: Specific course designation: alternative higher education providers
seen at 19:16, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Specific course designation is the process for alternative providers to access the following for eligible students:

undergraduate student support postgraduate master’s loans disabled students’ allowances...
Transparency data: NHS foundation trust accounts: consolidation (FTC) files 2016/17
seen at 19:16, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The data published here is limited to the information that NHS foundation trusts are required to include in their annual accounts.

The information is already available in individual NHS foundation trusts...

Policy paper: Joint technical note on the comparison of EU-UK positions on citizens' rights
seen at 19:16, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The citizens’ rights working group completed a mapping of the alignment between the two parties’ positions, to prioritise future discussions.

This table summarises the UK and EU positions and compares...

Guidance: Who DVLA shares data with
seen at 19:16, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version.

Where the law allows it, DVLA shares data with others. This information describes the various products DVLA provides, for what purpose the information can be used, who we share...

Corporate report: Natural England’s response times to planning consultations in England
seen at 19:16, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Annual report for 2016 to 2017 added.

Natural England’s purpose is to make sure that the natural environment is conserved, enhanced, and managed for the benefit of present and future generations...

Guidance: Foundation trust consolidation data publications: background information
seen at 19:16, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the 2016/17 udpate

Since August 2013 we have published the annual accounts data set on our website. Accompanying each publication is an instructions file explaining how to use the data set...

Policy paper: Business Statements: Office of the Leader of the House of Commons, July 2017
seen at 19:16, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 20 July Business Statement

The Business Statement sets out the business of the House of Commons for the following week.

This takes place every Thursday morning when the House is sitting...

Notice: Accelerator competition: improving crowd resilience
seen at 19:16, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Competition now open.

An innovation network event for this Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) competition will be held on 27 July 2017.

The event will provide information...

Consultation outcome: Anti-money laundering supervisory regime: response and call for further information
seen at 19:16, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with response to the consultation and link to new consultation on anti-money laundering supervisory review

As part of the response to the call for information on the anti-money laundering...

Open consultation: Anti-money laundering supervisory review
seen at 19:16, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

In its response to the call for information on the AML supervisory regime, the government sought further views on its proposals to improve oversight of the regime, in particular the creation of a new Office...

Independent report: Chief Medical Officer annual report 2016: Generation Genome
seen at 18:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Corrected version. Chapter 1: '3 to 4 billion letters' has been corrected to '3 to 4 million letters' in reference to the amount of each individual’s DNA that is different from that of other people.

Guidance: Phishing emails and bogus contact: HM Revenue and Customs examples
seen at 18:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Phishing examples have been updated.

To help you decide if a contact from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is genuine, this guidance provides examples of the different methods that fraudsters use...

Research and analysis: Environmental monitoring following the Grenfell Tower fire
seen at 18:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data update, 20 July 2017.

An air quality report for survivors and residents of the areas surrounding Grenfell Tower.

Guidance: List of Cabinet Committees
seen at 18:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 20 July 2017.

Cabinet and Cabinet Committees are groups of ministers that can take collective decisions that are binding across government. The Cabinet is the supreme decision-making body...

Corporate report: Technology Strategy Board (Innovate UK) Annual Report & Accounts 2016/17
seen at 18:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The Technology Strategy Board (Innovate UK) is the UK’s innovation agency. It is a non-departmental arms-length body sponsored by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

This...

Corporate report: Industrial Development Act 1982: annual report, 2016 to 2017
seen at 18:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This report describes the exercise of powers under the Industrial Development Act 1982. The Act is an important instrument for the provision of financial support to industry.

Policy paper: Sixth and seventh annual report to Parliament on EU Justice and Home Affairs matters
seen at 18:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This is the sixth and seventh annual report to Parliament on the Application of Protocols 19 and 21 to the Treaty on European Union (TEU) and the Treaty on the Functioning of the Union (TFEU) in relation to EU...

Government response: DFID in the News
seen at 18:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with further information about the launch of the Centre for Global Disaster Protection.

Centre for Global Disaster Protection - 20 July 2017

Today (Thursday, 20 July 2017), International...

News story: Unions suspend strike action on Southern Rail
seen at 18:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

ASLEF and the RMT have suspended planned strike action on Southern Rail on 1, 2 and 4 August and lifted a ban on overtime and rest day working.

This follows 9 repeated offers by Transport Ministers to...

Press release: Strategic Defence and Security Review Implementation
seen at 18:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The government has initiated work on a review of national security capabilities, in support of the ongoing implementation of the National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence and Security Review (NSS...

News story: Sentinel-5 Precursor satellite ready for launch
seen at 18:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Sentinel-5 Precursor, part of a joint European Commission–ESA undertaking which aims to supply geo-information products and services based on the use of data from space, is set to leave Airbus’s site in Stevenage...

News story: FCO launches its Annual Human Rights report for 2016
seen at 18:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has published its 2016 Annual Human Rights Report. The report covers the period from January to December 2016 and for the first time includes a dedicated section on ...

News story: New watchdog to close money laundering and terrorist financing loopholes
seen at 18:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

OPBAS marks the latest step in the government’s crackdown on money laundering and terrorist financing, working in partnership with the private sector to tackle these threats.

Respond to...

Press release: £13 million fund to increase England's woodland
seen at 18:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

A &pound;13 million fund to help landowners plant more trees to protect wildlife, boost the timber sector and reduce flood risk will soon open for applications, Forestry Minister Thérèse Coffey confirmed ...

News story: Improving crowd resilience: apply now for innovation funding
seen at 18:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Home Office is to invest up to &pound;2 million in ideas that will reduce the threat from terrorists and the use of explosives and weapons in public spaces by using the crowd as a sensor.

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News story: Update on procurement for non-levy paying employers
seen at 18:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated information on the procurement for non-levy paying employers.

In April 2017, the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) paused the procurement for apprenticeship training provision ...

Policy paper: DFID Zambia Profile: July 2017
seen at 17:01, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Democratic Republic of Congo Profile: July 2017
seen at 17:01, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Mozambique Profile: July 2017
seen at 17:01, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Lebanon Profile: July 2017
seen at 17:01, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Sahel Profile: July 2017
seen at 17:01, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Nigeria Profile: July 2017
seen at 17:01, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Yemen Profile: July 2017
seen at 17:01, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Sierra Leone Profile: July 2017
seen at 17:01, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Burma Profile: July 2017
seen at 17:01, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Nepal Profile: July 2017
seen at 17:01, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Malawi Profile: July 2017
seen at 17:01, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Uganda Profile: July 2017
seen at 17:01, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Rwanda Profile: July 2017
seen at 17:01, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Kenya Profile: July 2017
seen at 17:01, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Caribbean Profile: July 2017
seen at 17:01, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Overseas Territories Profile: July 2017
seen at 17:01, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Bangladesh Profile: July 2017
seen at 17:01, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

FOI release: A1 Northbound Safety Inspection Records FOI
seen at 17:01, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for information about safety inspections carried out on the A1 northbound between Kate’s Cabin Café and the Sibson Inn Hotel.

FOI release: Oxford to Cambridge Expressway FOI
seen at 17:01, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for information about cost assumptions for the Oxford to Cambridge Expressway.

Consultation outcome: Communications for people who are deaf or have hearing loss: communications support work
seen at 17:01, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the government's response. A list of respondents and a BSL response will be added soon.

DWP is leading a review of the market for British Sign Language (BSL) and communication support for...

Consultation outcome: Communications for people who are deaf or have hearing loss: market review
seen at 16:59, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the government's response. A list of respondents and a BSL response will be added soon.

DWP is leading a review of the market for British Sign Language (BSL) and communication support for...

FOI release: A20 Dover TAP speed restrictions FOI
seen at 16:59, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of information Act for information regarding the Dover TAP scheme and the Speed restrictions on the A20.

Research and analysis: Menopause transition: effects on women’s economic participation
seen at 16:59, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The research examined:

To what extent is the menopause transition a problem for working women, and what is the nature and scale of the problem in the workplace and wider labour market?

<...
Research and analysis: Equality Advisory Support Service: what difference does it make?
seen at 16:59, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The research examined the impact that contacting the EASS had on outcomes for its customers and how it differed according to type of customer journey; broad issue type (eg. work related issues compared to those...

Research and analysis: Children’s services in England: repeat referrals
seen at 16:59, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The report looks the services offered by local authorities and the reasons why some children are referred multiple times.

Research and analysis: Further education providers: variation in learner outcomes
seen at 16:58, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The report shows the:

scale of variation in labour market outcomes across providers data’s potential to explain the variation in provider performance
Guidance: European Structural and Investment Funds: technical assistance
seen at 16:58, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: ERDF and ESF technical assistance project contacts updated.

European Structural and Investment Funds Growth programme is funding for projects that create jobs and supports local growth. The funds...

Corporate report: Human Rights and Democracy Report 2016
seen at 16:51, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This report provides an overview of activity in 2016 by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and it’s diplomatic network to defend human rights and promote democracy around the world. It also sets out the analysis...

Guidance: Accreditation of GCSEs and A levels for teaching from 2018
seen at 16:51, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updates to GCSE Portuguese and Turkish.

The timetable shows the dates by which exam boards have to send their specifications to Ofqual for consideration. As we receive and accredit specifications...

Guidance: Employer sponsorship: restricted certificate allocations
seen at 16:51, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Figures from July allocation published.

This document lists the number of restricted certificates allocated to employer sponsors by month, for foreign workers in Tier 2 (General).

Corporate report: Home Office Science non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs): triennial review
seen at 16:51, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

In April 2011, Cabinet Office announced that all NDPBs still in existence following the reforms brought about by the Public Bodies Act 2011 would have to undergo a substantive review at least once every 3 years...

Form: Capability for work questionnaire
seen at 16:50, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated English version of the ESA50 form.

Find out how to claim Employment and Support Allowance

Using this form

Fill in this form only if you’ve been asked to do...

Consultation outcome: Regulations implementing a new regulatory and tax framework for Insurance Linked Securities
seen at 16:49, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation response and regulations added.

To help cement London’s position at the forefront of the global reinsurance business, the government is consulting on a new regulatory and tax framework...

Correspondence: ESFA e-bulletin: 20 July 2017 (issue 179)
seen at 16:49, 20 July in Search (Our copy).
Items for academies Action budget forecast return due by 28 July 2017 Action get information about schools – new service Information schools funding...
Corporate report: Big Lottery Fund annual report 2016 to 2017
seen at 16:49, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This annual report includes the Big Lottery Fund strategic report and financial statements for 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017.

In addition to explaining how the Big Lottery Fund operates, the report celebrates...

Corporate report: HM Treasury annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017
seen at 16:43, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The document provides a comprehensive account of the Treasury Group’s use of resources and information about the Treasury’s core activities. It also describes the Treasury’s performance and achievements against...

Independent report: Deportation with assurances
seen at 16:36, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Part 1 of this report, prepared by David Anderson QC, summarises the evolution and operation of deportation with assurances (DWA) in the United Kingdom, assesses its utility and answers the specific questions...

Policy paper: Government response to the annual report on the operation of the terrorism acts in 2015
seen at 16:36, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

In December 2016, David Anderson QC, Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, published his annual report on the operation of the terrorism acts in 2015.

This government response addresses...

Corporate report: National Crime Agency annual report and accounts: 2016 to 2017
seen at 16:36, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This is the fourth annual report for the National Crime Agency (NCA). It sets out the NCA’s activity over the period 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017.

It provides detailed information on the NCA’s performance...

Sources of evidence presented to pay review bodies (Response)
seen at 16:33, 20 July in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Martin Williams, Office of Manpower Economics (OME) to Ed Humpherson, Office for Statistics Regulation

Rogue builder jailed for tricking homeowners out of thousands of pounds
seen at 16:30, 20 July in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
A rogue builder who tricked homeowners out of hundreds of thousands of pounds has today (20th July) been jailed for fraud.
Press release: Foreign Secretary arrives in Japan for strategic dialogue
seen at 16:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson arrives in Tokyo today (Thursday 20 July 2017) for talks on regional security and the continuing strength of UK-Japan trade.

During the 2-day visit he will:

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News story: Process for applying to register a trade mark
seen at 16:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

We’ve listened to your feedback following on from the successful introduction of the patent grant timeline, and we’ve now created the trade mark timeline.

This provides an overview of the...

News story: £16 million drive to boost maths skills for post Brexit Britain
seen at 16:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

A &pound;16 million investment to increase the quality of teaching in post-16 maths is part of major drive to see more students studying the subject after GCSE and ensure Britain’s future workforce...

News story: IP and BREXIT: The facts
seen at 16:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: News story updated.

There has been much speculation on the future of many intellectual property laws following decision that the UK should leave the EU.

This guide looks to offer factual...

News story: New rules to keep the UK’s reinsurance market competitive
seen at 16:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

New regulations, published today (20 July 2017), introduce a competitive regulatory and tax regime for Insurance Linked Securities which will ensure that UK gets a share of this rapidly growing ...

Press release: Strategic Defence and Security Review Implementation
seen at 16:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The government has initiated work on a review of national security capabilities, in support of the ongoing implementation of the National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence and Security Review (NSS...

Press release: Wolverhampton father who planned fatal robbery will spend longer in prison
seen at 16:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Colin Raymond Cooke, who conspired with his son Paul Cooke to commit a robbery that resulted in the victim’s murder, has had his prison term extended following a referral by the Attorney General.

Mr Cooke...

News story: ASLEF meeting constructive, strikes remain suspended
seen at 16:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Planned strike action by ASLEF members on Southern Rail remains suspended after the Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, held constructive talks with the union. The talks were aimed at re-starting the negotiations...

Research and analysis: Syndromic surveillance: weekly summaries for 2017
seen at 14:36, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added summary for week 28, 2017.

Public Health England collects and analyses health related syndromic surveillance data and important public health mesages, and publishes weekly summaries.

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Research and analysis: Remote health advice: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 14:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 28, 2017.

Monitoring patterns in phone calls to the NHS 111 service each day across England, to track the spread of infectious diseases like flu and norovirus. These data...

Research and analysis: GP out-of-hours syndromic surveillance: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 14:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 28, 2017.

Monitors the number of unscheduled visits and calls to GPs every day:

during evenings overnight on weekends on public holidays

This system complements...

Research and analysis: Emergency department: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 14:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 28, 2017.

The Emergency Department Syndromic Surveillance System (EDSSS) monitors the patient attendances each day, and what symptoms patients have, in a network of emergency...

Research and analysis: GP in hours: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 14:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin and data for week 28, 2017.

Monitoring the number of visits to GPs during regular surgery hours for important clinical indicators. This system reports daily, and covers over 55% ...

Official Statistics: Weekly national flu reports
seen at 14:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added national flu report for week 29, 2017.

These reports summarise UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory illnesses from October 2013 onwards.

Reports from spring...

Official Statistics: Mortality: weekly all-cause mortality surveillance
seen at 14:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 29, 2017.

Public Health England’s (PHE’s) weekly all-cause mortality surveillance helps to detect and report significant weekly excess mortality (deaths) above normal seasonal...

Transparency data: DH departmental spending over £25,000: 2017
seen at 14:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: May data added.

Details of Department of Health expenditure over &pound;25,000 (invoices, grant payments, expenses and other such payments, excluding pay bill expenditure).

Transparency data: DH departmental spending over £500: 2017
seen at 14:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: May data added.

Information on Department of Health transactions over &pound;500 made using the electronic procurement card (EPC).

Policy paper: DFID Indonesia - UK Climate Change Unit
seen at 14:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID South Sudan Profile: July 2017
seen at 14:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Occupied Palestinian Territories Profile: July 2017
seen at 14:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Asia Regional Profile: July 2017
seen at 14:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Jordan Profile: July 2017
seen at 14:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Syria Profile: July 2017
seen at 14:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Guidance: Scotland firing times
seen at 14:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Scotland firing times for August 2017.

Members of the public are advised that although the dates and timings published are the best indication available at the time of publication, they ...

Policy paper: DFID Iraq Profile: July 2017
seen at 14:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Central Asia: Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan profile: July 2017
seen at 14:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Tanzania Profile: July 2017
seen at 14:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Statistical data set: Outcome of unduly lenient sentence referrals
seen at 14:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated for stats 18 July 2017

Members of the public can ask the Attorney General’s office to examine sentences handed down by Crown Courts in England and Wales within 28 days of sentencing under...

Policy paper: DFID Ethiopia Profile: July 2017
seen at 14:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Somalia Profile: July 2017
seen at 14:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Pakistan Profile: July 2017
seen at 14:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Ghana and Liberia Profile: July 2017
seen at 14:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Zimbabwe Profile: July 2017
seen at 14:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID India Profile: July 2017
seen at 14:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Africa Regional Department Profile: July 2017
seen at 14:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: Statement under section 8 of the European Union Act 2011
seen at 14:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The Ministry of Justice has deposited a Statement in Parliament, pursuant to the European Union Act 2011. It concerns the agreement of a new multi-annual framework for the European Union’s Fundamental Rights ...

Policy paper: DFID Afghanistan Profile: July 2017
seen at 14:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Guidance: Mental Health Casework Section office move
seen at 14:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This note is to advise stakeholders of a further delay to the Mental Health Casework Section office move and interim arrangements.

Policy paper: VAT: telecommunication services used outside the EU
seen at 14:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

At Spring Budget 2017 the government announced that it would remove the ‘use and enjoyment’ provision from B2C telecommunication services. This means that UK VAT will now be charged on such services used outside...

Policy paper: DFID Zambia Profile: July 2017
seen at 14:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Democratic Republic of Congo Profile: July 2017
seen at 14:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Mozambique Profile: July 2017
seen at 14:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Lebanon Profile: July 2017
seen at 14:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Sahel Profile: July 2017
seen at 14:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Nigeria Profile: July 2017
seen at 14:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Policy paper: DFID Yemen Profile: July 2017
seen at 14:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

DFID Profiles set out: why DFID is investing in a country; what UK aid has achieved; what UK aid expects to achieve looking ahead; demonstrates how we are supporting countries to transition from aid; what is ...

Child death reviews: year ending 31 March 2017
seen at 14:30, 20 July in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

This document reports a breach of the Code of Practice for Official Statistics, or the relevant Pre-release Access to Official Statistics Orders, to which the Code applies as if it included these orders.

Lifting the lid on the wider benefits of climate action
seen at 14:30, 20 July in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

2017 needs to be the year where the positive, and the personal, case for tackling climate change comes to the fore, writes CCC Chief Executive, Matthew Bell.

There is emerging evidence about the economic...

CCC welcomes publication of UK Climate Change Risk Assessment Government report
seen at 14:30, 20 July in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

Every five years the UK’s Climate Change Act requires the Government to compile an assessment of the risks and opportunities arising for the UK from climate change. Today, the Government has published its ...

Responses to Scottish Climate Change Bill call for evidence
seen at 14:30, 20 July in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

The Scottish Government has committed to introducing a new Scottish Climate Change Bill. Recognising progress to reduce emissions in Scotland, and the ambition set out in the 2015 Paris Agreement, the Bill will...

Responses to The Environment (Wales) Act call for evidence
seen at 14:30, 20 July in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

The Environment (Wales) Act received Royal Assent in March 2016. It sets a 2050 target to reduce emissions by at least 80% and provides the legislative framework for establishing a carbon budgeting approach in...

Infographic: UK Energy Prices and Bills
seen at 14:30, 20 July in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

The following infographic accompanies the CCC’s 2017 Energy Prices and Bills report. It provides a visual representation of the key points of the report and shows:

how UK household energy bills...
UK climate action has reduced emissions without increases in household energy bills
seen at 14:30, 20 July in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

Action to tackle climate change and improve energy efficiency has occurred alongside reductions in household energy bills since the Climate Change Act was passed, new analysis by the Committee on Climate Change...

CCC delivers advice to Scottish Government on new Climate Change Bill
seen at 14:30, 20 July in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

The Scottish Government is proposing to table historic new climate change legislation in the Autumn. It has asked the Committee on Climate Change to provide independent advice on central aspects of that legislation...

Dr. Rebecca Heaton joins Committee on Climate Change
seen at 14:30, 20 July in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) today announces that Dr. Rebecca Heaton has been appointed to the Committee to strengthen its expertise in business affairs.

Dr. Heaton’s role on the...

New plans for a new Parliament are urgently needed to address climate change risks
seen at 14:30, 20 July in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

The UK’s transition to a resilient, low-carbon economy is in danger of being derailed by a lack of Government action on climate change, the Committee on Climate Change says today. That inaction is making it difficult...

Committee on Climate Change appoints interim Chief Executive
seen at 14:30, 20 July in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

Adrian Gault has been appointed to lead the secretariat of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) as interim Chief Executive, whilst a process is undertaken to appoint a new Chief Executive later this year.

Press release: International Trade Secretary delivers trade speech: ‘Beyond Brexit: Britain and the Global Economy’
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Today (Thursday 20 July) the International Trade Secretary, Dr Liam Fox, flies to Geneva to deliver a key note speech at the Graduate Institute, to set out the opportunities for the global economy from trade ...

Press release: Link roads closed for Spaghetti Junction repair scheme
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Motorists travelling into Birmingham are reminded that key link roads will remain closed until 4th September as part of a &pound;4.7 million concrete repair scheme at Spaghetti Junction.

For the duration...

News story: Defence Secretary reveals name of first Type 26 as manufacture begins
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

In front of the assembled BAE Systems workforce, Sir Michael Fallon officially began the manufacture of HMS Glasgow the first in a new generation of cutting edge frigates, delivering on the commitment to start...

Statement to Parliament: Pre-recess update on proposed Sky/Fox takeover
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY

Mr Speaker, three weeks ago I came to this House to set out my initial decisions in relation to the proposed merger between 21st Century Fox and Sky plc. Having referred the bid...

Speech: Beyond Brexit: Britain and the global economy
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The United Kingdom is opening a new chapter in its history.

For the UK, our departure from the European Union is about setting our sights wider, and embracing the realities, and opportunities, of globalisation...

News story: Process for applying to register a trade mark
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

We’ve listened to your feedback following on from the successful introduction of the patent grant timeline, and we’ve now created the trade mark timeline.

This provides an overview of the...

News story: Securing value for money for students and taxpayers
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Universities Minister Jo Johnson has today (20 July 2017) set out plans to provide better value for money from the higher education system for students and taxpayers.

In a speech to university ...

Speech: Jo Johnson: delivering value for money for students and taxpayers
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

I’m delighted to speak at Reform, an organisation with a relentless commitment to improving public services.

The wider student finance debate

In recent weeks, there has been an intense public discussion...

Press release: HMRC’s Welsh language customer services team to remain in Porthmadog
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) team offering tax services for customers in Welsh is to remain in Porthmadog.

HMRC has confirmed that the 17 people currently based at Ty Moelwyn will be co-locating ...

News story: Unions suspend strike action on Southern Rail
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

ASLEF and the RMT have suspended planned strike action on Southern Rail on 1, 2 and 4 August and lifted a ban on overtime and rest day working.

This follows nine repeated offers by Transport Ministers...

News story: David Davis' closing remarks at the end of the second round of EU exit negotiations in Brussels
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Michel. Thank you for your contribution and indeed your team’s constructive talks this week.

On Monday we agreed to get down to serious business. But before turning to the substance I want ...

Statement to Parliament: Statement on Grenfell Tower: 20 July 2017
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Five weeks have now passed since the tragedy at Grenfell Tower.

Nothing that has happened in those 5 weeks will have diminished the grief of those who lost loved ones.

Nothing will have negated...

News story: NSGI publishes political economy analysis beginner's guide
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The latest National School of Government International (NSGI) guide is a result of the increasing trend of many large development organisations to run substantial online or taught courses on political-economy...

Speech: Lord Bates speech to the International Insurance Society Global Insurance Forum
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. I would like to thank our hosts, the Insurance Development Forum and the International Insurance Society for bringing us all together, and for inviting me to speak.

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News story: £16 million drive to boost maths skills for post Brexit Britain
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

A &pound;16 million investment to increase the quality of teaching in post-16 maths is part of major drive to see more students studying the subject after GCSE and ensure Britain’s future workforce...

Press release: £27million Northumberland flood scheme is complete
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The final part of Morpeth’s &pound;27million flood alleviation scheme is complete.

Work to construct Cotting Burn dam was the last piece of work on the multi-million pound joint Environment Agency...

Research and analysis: Key stage 2 science sampling 2016: methodology note and outcomes
seen at 11:36, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The biennial statutory assessment in science estimates national performance in relation to areas of the national curriculum in science, based on a matrix sampling approach.

We publish the assessment outcomes...

Corporate report: DCMS Annual Report and Accounts 2016-17
seen at 11:36, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The document provides a comprehensive account of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport Group’s use of resources and information about activities.

As laid in Parliament on 17 July 2017.

On...

Statutory guidance: Railways: guidance to the Office of Rail and Road
seen at 11:36, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This document explains the objectives and approach of the Secretary of State for Transport with regard to England’s and Wales’ railways. The guidance covers the issues of:

safety valuing passengers ...
Policy paper: High level output specification 2017
seen at 11:36, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This is the high level output specification (HLOS) for railway control period 6 (April 2019 to March 2024). It sets out what the Secretary of State for Transport wants to be achieved by railway activities during...

Transparency data: Crown Nominee Account 2016 to 2017
seen at 11:36, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The Treasury Solicitor has been appointed to be the Crown’s Nominee for the purpose of collecting and disposing of bona vacantia.

Bona Vacantia is a division of the Government Legal Department and collects...

Map: HS2 Phase 2b Crewe to Manchester route section map
seen at 11:36, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The key plans provide an indication of the specific section of the route shown in each sheet. This will enable you to identify which sheet covers the area you are interested in.

The individual plan and...

Guidance: Teaching Excellence Framework: subject-level pilot specification
seen at 11:36, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Detailed information about how TEF subject-level pilots will operate, including:

who can participate what the assessment framework looks like subject classification system method of assessment ...
Decision: Chapman, James - Special Adviser, Department for Exiting the European Union - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 11:36, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The letter to James Chapman, former Special Adviser at the Department for Exiting the European Union. The Committee’s advice, that this appointment be subject to conditions, was accepted.

Transparency data: ACOBA register of interests for committee members
seen at 11:36, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated

In accordance with their code of practice, members are required to disclose, in a published register, any interests they have which might influence their judgement or which could...

Guidance: Trusts and Capital Gains Tax: HS294 Self Assessment helpsheet
seen at 11:36, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The 'Rates of tax' section has been updated on ‘HS294 Trusts and Capital Gains Tax (2016)’ and ‘HS294 Trusts and Capital Gains Tax (2017).’

This guide explains how UK resident trusts are treated...

Guidance: Sweden - list of translators and interpreters
seen at 11:36, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new updated version

This list of translators and intepreters in Sweden has been prepared for British Nationals who require translation or interpreting services.

Guidance: Finishing units for cattle: approved premises
seen at 11:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated document

Approved Finishing Units (AFUs) provide a route for beef producers to finish animals from both restricted and unrestricted farms.

Pre-movement testing must be carried ...

Corporate report: Social Security Advisory Committee annual report 2016 to 2017
seen at 11:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) is an independent statutory body that provides impartial advice on social security and related matters.

Corporate report: Social Security Advisory Committee business plan 2017 to 2018
seen at 11:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) is an independent statutory body that provides impartial advice on social security and related matters.

Policy paper: Disabled people's rights: information for the UK's first periodic review
seen at 11:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Welsh versions of the government response and supporting information (annexes A and B).

The government published its initial report on the rights of disabled people in November 2011...

Research and analysis: NCARDRS congenital anomaly: annual data
seen at 11:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This National Congenital Anomaly and Rare Disease Registration Service (NCARDRS) report presents data collected in 2014 and 2015.

Data are presented from 4 NCARDRS regions to provide an estimate of birth...

Corporate report: Cafcass annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017
seen at 11:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This publication contains the Cafcass annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017.

Cafcass is an executive non-departmental public body of the Ministry of Justice.

This paper was laid before Parliament...

Statistical data set: Driver CPC qualification and training data
seen at 11:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Driver CPC monthly statistics' with data for June 2017.

About this data set

This data set comes from data held by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

It isn’t classed...

Guidance: Maldives – Consular Fees
seen at 11:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Change in consular fee

A full list of Consular fees

National Statistics: School workforce in England: November 2016
seen at 11:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Corrected table 9c showing salary data for school leadership group teachers. Changes are to the mean salaries for male and female teachers in the ‘total state-funded schools’ category.

This statistical...