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08 August 2017

Guidance: Iran: country policy and information notes
seen at 20:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New country policy and information note on forced marriage.

Country policy and information notes (previously known as country information and guidance reports) are used by UK Visas and Immigration...

Guidance: Agent update: issue 61
seen at 20:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Guidance and news for tax agents and advisers.

If you’d like HMRC to send you email reminders when future editions of agent update are published submit your details to HMRC.

Guidance: Guidance to the Independent Reporting Commission
seen at 20:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Secretary of State’s Guidance to the Independent Reporting Commission under section 2 (5) of the Northern Ireland (Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan) Act 2016

Guidance: Preston guidance: August 2017
seen at 18:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Following the European Court of Justice and House of Lords’ rulings in 2000/2001 in favour of part-timers gaining retrospective access to occupational pension schemes, provided they meet the necessary legal requirements...

Official Statistics: DCMS Sectors Economic Estimates 2017: Employment and Trade
seen at 18:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An error in table 3.5 of the "DCMS Sectors Economic Estimates: Employment" has been corrected.

About

These Economic Estimates are Official Statistics used to provide an estimate of the contribution...

Transparency data: MOD: spending over £500 on a GPC for January to December 2017
seen at 18:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added MOD's government procurement card spending over £500 for May 2017 and spending over £500 on travel and stationery for May 2017.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) publishes...

Transparency data: MOD: spending over £25,000, January to December 2017
seen at 18:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added MOD's spending over £25,000 for June 2017.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) publishes details of all departmental spending over £25,000 on a monthly basis.

Guidance: Registered designs: displaying your rights
seen at 18:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

You can choose to show that your product has registered design protection. This could help stop accidental infringement. It may also help you get damages, if someone does infringe your right.

The way ...

Research and analysis: Independent state school partnerships (ISSP): evaluation
seen at 18:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document updated to correct table 1.

The report:

examines the effects of the partnerships on the pupils and schools involved provides advice for planning evaluations of partnership projects...
Guidance: Financial sanctions: guidance, FAQs and information on monetary penalties
seen at 18:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to bring the monetary penalties guidance document together with the general guidance.

The general guidance document provides general information about financial sanctions and includes frequently...

Guidance: Current list of designated persons, terrorism and terrorist financing
seen at 18:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated text on the page to improve clarity

Following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1373 (2001). Among other things, it denounced...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Philip Ellis
seen at 18:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 8038886 ...
Guidance: Financial sanctions, Syria
seen at 18:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated text on the page to improve clarity

In 2011, the European Union imposed asset freezing measures on those identified as being responsible for the violent repression of the civilian population...

Notice: GL56 0YG, Daylesford Organic Farms Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:33, 8 August 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: DE73 7LL, Mr Paul Knight: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:33, 8 August 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: CM9 8PN, Mr Paul Edwards: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:33, 8 August 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: CA20 1ET, YHA England and Wales: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:33, 8 August 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: BH20 5AR, Mrs Clair Green: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:33, 8 August 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: LN11 0NY, Anglian Water Services Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:33, 8 August 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: LN11 0EJ, Anglian Water Services Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:33, 8 August 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...

Guidance: Iran: country policy and information notes
seen at 18:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New country policy and information note on forced marriage.

Country policy and information notes (previously known as country information and guidance reports) are used by UK Visas and Immigration...

Guidance: Agent update: issue 61
seen at 18:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Guidance and news for tax agents and advisers.

If you’d like HMRC to send you email reminders when future editions of agent update are published submit your details to HMRC.

Guidance: Guidance to the Independent Reporting Commission
seen at 18:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Secretary of State’s Guidance to the Independent Reporting Commission under section 2 (5) of the Northern Ireland (Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan) Act 2016

News story: Norovirus associated with the World Athletics Championships
seen at 18:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Dr Deborah Turbitt, PHE London deputy director for health protection, said:

PHE has been notified of a confirmed outbreak of norovirus among people associated with the World Athletics Championships...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with S)
seen at 16:38, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Sefton O.P.E.R.A., Shropshire Stags Rugby Club, Surrey County Cricket Club armed forces covenant pledges.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with T)
seen at 16:37, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Team Rubicon UK and The Clegg Group armed forces corporate covenant pledge.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names with U to Z)
seen at 16:37, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service armed forces covenant pledges.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with B)
seen at 16:37, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Blue Flash Group and Bournemouth University armed forces covenant pledges.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with C)
seen at 16:36, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Cornwall Training & Consultancy Ltd and Cottage Loaf Bakery armed forces covenants.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with D)
seen at 16:36, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Dauntless Security Ltd and Dorset Health & Safety Ltd armed forces covenant pledges.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with E)
seen at 16:36, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of EO Consulting Ltd and Exped Ltd armed forces corporate covenant pledge.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with F)
seen at 16:36, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of F G Trailers Ltd Unit 28 armed forces corporate covenant pledge.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with G)
seen at 16:36, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Ginger Rainbow armed forces covenant pledge.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who...

Official Statistics: Police recorded crime and outcomes open data tables
seen at 16:36, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Open data tables for 2013/14 were corrected after it was noticed that not all of the quarters were included in the update of data for CSPs in that year.

Since October 2015 the Home Office have...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with H to J)
seen at 16:35, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Higher Futures and Inspired 4 Life Coaching Ltd armed forces covenant pledges.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with L)
seen at 16:35, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of LondonWaste Ltd and London Stansted Airport armed forces covenant pledges.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with N to P)
seen at 16:35, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New Leaf Life Design, Northumbria University, Olive Tree Training, ORCA LGS Solutions Ltd, Peacehaven Town Council, Portcullis Legals armed forces covenant pledges.

About the Armed Forces Covenant...
Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with R)
seen at 16:34, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Reliance Precision Limited and Rolls-Royce Plc armed forces corporate covenant pledge.

Looking for the signed pledge from Royal Bank of Scotland? Its published under the joint pledge, Holt...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mrs Sarah Barton
seen at 16:34, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 0366148 ...
Guidance: Plant Varieties and Seeds Gazette, 2017
seen at 16:34, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published Special Edition 2017/2

The Plant Varieties and Seeds Gazette is published monthly by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

It provides information on practices and procedures...

Guidance: Consolidated European Reporting System Advice Notes (CERSANS)
seen at 16:34, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Cersan 4 added

CERSANs are published by the MCA to assist the CERS user community with using CERS and the CERS Workbook to meet their reporting obligations.

Documents Details

CERS is ...

Guidance: Preston guidance: August 2017
seen at 16:34, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Following the European Court of Justice and House of Lords’ rulings in 2000/2001 in favour of part-timers gaining retrospective access to occupational pension schemes, provided they meet the necessary legal requirements...

Official Statistics: DCMS Sectors Economic Estimates 2017: Employment and Trade
seen at 16:34, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An error in table 3.5 of the "DCMS Sectors Economic Estimates: Employment" has been corrected.

About

These Economic Estimates are Official Statistics used to provide an estimate of the contribution...

Transparency data: MOD: spending over £500 on a GPC for January to December 2017
seen at 16:34, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added MOD's government procurement card spending over £500 for May 2017 and spending over £500 on travel and stationery for May 2017.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) publishes...

Transparency data: MOD: spending over £25,000, January to December 2017
seen at 16:34, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added MOD's spending over £25,000 for June 2017.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) publishes details of all departmental spending over £25,000 on a monthly basis.

Guidance: Registered designs: displaying your rights
seen at 16:34, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

You can choose to show that your product has registered design protection. This could help stop accidental infringement. It may also help you get damages, if someone does infringe your right.

The way ...

Research and analysis: Foreign direct investment projects by UK region: 2012 to 2017
seen at 16:34, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

DIT management information on inward foreign direct investment (FDI) by region, covering a 5-year period.

Find foreign direct investment projects by UK region: 2011 to 2016.

Research and analysis: Independent state school partnerships (ISSP): evaluation
seen at 16:34, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document updated to correct table 1.

The report:

examines the effects of the partnerships on the pupils and schools involved provides advice for planning evaluations of partnership projects...
Guidance: Financial sanctions: guidance, FAQs and information on monetary penalties
seen at 16:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to bring the monetary penalties guidance document together with the general guidance.

The general guidance document provides general information about financial sanctions and includes frequently...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, Iran (nuclear proliferation)
seen at 16:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated text on the page to improve clarity

In 2006, the UN Security Council imposed asset freeze restrictions on those it had determined were engaging in, directly associating with, or...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, Ukraine (Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity)
seen at 16:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated text on the page to improve clarity

In March 2014, the European Union imposed restrictive measures against those responsible for actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity...

Guidance: Current list of designated persons, terrorism and terrorist financing
seen at 16:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated text on the page to improve clarity

Following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1373 (2001). Among other things, it denounced...

Guidance: Accreditation of GCSEs, AS and A levels for teaching from 2017
seen at 16:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated A level media studies.

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

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Philip Ellis
seen at 16:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 8038886 ...
Notice: Tariff Notice 25 (2017): paperboard and recovered paper
seen at 16:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

The attached document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as a tariff notice and contains information about how to correctly classify certain goods for import and export purposes.

Guidance: Teacher misconduct: forthcoming professional conduct hearings
seen at 16:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Formal notice added for Mrs Catherine Newson and Mr Alan Prince. Removed notice for Ms Sarah Barton, Mr Philip Ellis, Tariq Qureshi, Deborah Szita-Cross and Mathew Brown.

Details of a forthcoming...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, Syria
seen at 16:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated text on the page to improve clarity

In 2011, the European Union imposed asset freezing measures on those identified as being responsible for the violent repression of the civilian population...

The hidden problem of overheating
seen at 16:30, 8 August in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

Every year for the past four years, the Adaptation Sub-Committee (ASC) of the Committee on Climate Change has recommended to the Government that more should be done to address the growing risk of overheating...

Press release: Scotland’s HALO Trust is leading mines clearance and supporting the local economy
seen at 16:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

International Development Secretary Priti Patel praised Scotland’s HALO Trust for taking the lead in bringing British ingenuity and bravery to mine clearance in some of the world’s most fragile countries, during...

Press release: FOREIGN FLAGGED SHIPS UNDER DETENTION IN THE UK DURING JULY 2017
seen at 16:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

During July, there were three new detentions of foreign flagged vessels in a UK port. Seven vessels remained under detention from previous months. A total of six vessels remain under detention at the end of July...

News story: Professor Sir Michael Rawlins re-appointed Chair
seen at 16:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency announced the re-appointment of Professor Sir Michael Rawlins as its Chair yesterday for a further 3 years.

Since taking up the position of chair...

News story: Reducing the use of animals in research: apply for SBRI funding
seen at 16:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Corrected the amount of funding available in the 2-phase competitions. These will fund up to 3 projects for up to £100,000 each in phase 1. This brings the total available across the 3 challenges...

News story: Grave of Kent born WW2 Pilot Officer finally rededicated after 77 years
seen at 16:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Verifying the research submitted was crucial in identifying the final resting place of Pilot Officer (P/O) Hector Garmen Webb of the 224 Squadron, Royal Air Force (RAF), who was killed during WW2. A rededication...

Guidance: Drinking water scheme: recent intended results for distribution
seen at 14:49, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added drinking water scheme: intended results for distribution W176.

For more information, please email foodeqa@phe.gov.uk.

Guidance: Shingles vaccine (Zostavax®): patient group direction (PGD) template
seen at 14:49, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised document to correct inclusion criteria date from 2013 to 2012 and add DOB note.

This patient group direction (PGD) template is to support the administration of shingles (herpes zoster, ...

Guidance: DAO qualification handbooks: level 3 courses
seen at 14:48, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement: qualification handbook.

Qualification hand books for Defence Awarding Organisation courses.

Related information <...
Notice: DL10 6AT, Yorwaste Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:48, 8 August 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: WN8 9PL, SCA Hygiene Products UK Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:48, 8 August 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: DL7 0NR, Whites Recycling Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:48, 8 August 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: NG22 0PN, Onshore Oilfield Services Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:48, 8 August 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: LN3 4HZ, Cirque Energy (UK) Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:48, 8 August 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...

Open consultation: Managing common infections: guidance for primary care
seen at 14:41, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

These guidelines are intended to help GPs and healthcare staff treat infections and use antibiotics responsibly.

A draft updated version of this document is currently available for public consultation...

Guidance: Managing common infections: guidance for primary care
seen at 14:39, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to a new draft version of the guidance available for public consultation.

This guidance is to help GPs and healthcare staff treat infections, and use antibiotics responsibly.

Decision: Thomson, Lesley - former Solicitor General for Scotland, Scottish Government - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 14:39, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

The letters to Dr Lesley Thomson QC, former Solicitor General for Scotland, Scottish Government. The Committee’s advice, that these appointments should be taken up, subject to conditions, was accepted.

Decision: Timothy, Nick - Chief of Staff, No.10 - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 14:39, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

The letter to Nick Timothy, former Chief of Staff, No.10. The Committee’s advice that these appointments be subject to conditions was accepted.

Guidance: Serbia: Consular Fees
seen at 14:39, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular fees updated.

A full list of Consular fees 2017

In line with the changes to notarial and documentary services outlined in the Consular Strategy 2013-2016, not all services on the...

Decision: Gill, Ameetpal - Director of Strategy, No.10
seen at 14:39, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Commission with KPMG LLP added.

Letters to the Cabinet Office and Ameetpal Gill regarding Mr Gill’s business appointments.

Transparency data: DWP workforce management information, 2017
seen at 14:39, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added corrected headcount and payroll data for June 2017.

DWP publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Guidance: Subject knowledge enhancement (SKE): course providers
seen at 14:39, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated SKE course providers spreadsheet

You can use this course directory to search for existing providers of subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) courses. School Direct lead schools and initial...

Guidance: Search for businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant
seen at 14:39, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to index of companies that have signed the armed forces covenant.

Find out which businesses have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and what they are pledging to do to support defence and...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with S)
seen at 14:38, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Sefton O.P.E.R.A., Shropshire Stags Rugby Club, Surrey County Cricket Club armed forces covenant pledges.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with T)
seen at 14:38, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Team Rubicon UK and The Clegg Group armed forces corporate covenant pledge.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names with U to Z)
seen at 14:37, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service armed forces covenant pledges.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made...

Decision: CAC Outcome: GMB & Arco
seen at 14:37, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views of the parties considerations of the panel final decision
Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with B)
seen at 14:37, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Blue Flash Group and Bournemouth University armed forces covenant pledges.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with C)
seen at 14:36, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Cornwall Training & Consultancy Ltd and Cottage Loaf Bakery armed forces covenants.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with D)
seen at 14:36, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Dauntless Security Ltd and Dorset Health & Safety Ltd armed forces covenant pledges.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with E)
seen at 14:36, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of EO Consulting Ltd and Exped Ltd armed forces corporate covenant pledge.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with F)
seen at 14:36, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of F G Trailers Ltd Unit 28 armed forces corporate covenant pledge.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with G)
seen at 14:35, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Ginger Rainbow armed forces covenant pledge.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary pledge made by organisations who...

Guidance: HMRC: your guide to making a voluntary disclosure
seen at 14:35, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Paragraph 1.1 updated with email and postal addresses for employers disclosing inaccuracies for inbound foreign nationals.

If you owe tax on income or gains you must tell HMRC about any unpaid ...

Official Statistics: Police recorded crime and outcomes open data tables
seen at 14:35, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Open data tables for 2013/14 were corrected after it was noticed that not all of the quarters were included in the update of data for CSPs in that year.

Since October 2015 the Home Office have...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with H to J)
seen at 14:35, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Higher Futures and Inspired 4 Life Coaching Ltd armed forces covenant pledges.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with L)
seen at 14:35, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of LondonWaste Ltd and London Stansted Airport armed forces covenant pledges.

About the Armed Forces Covenant for businesses

The Armed Forces Covenant for businesses is a voluntary...

Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with N to P)
seen at 14:34, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New Leaf Life Design, Northumbria University, Olive Tree Training, ORCA LGS Solutions Ltd, Peacehaven Town Council, Portcullis Legals armed forces covenant pledges.

About the Armed Forces Covenant...
Guidance: Businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (company names beginning with R)
seen at 14:34, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Reliance Precision Limited and Rolls-Royce Plc armed forces corporate covenant pledge.

Looking for the signed pledge from Royal Bank of Scotland? Its published under the joint pledge, Holt...

Guidance: Double Taxation Treaty Passport Scheme register
seen at 14:34, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Double Taxation Treaty Passport Scheme register has been updated with additional entries and deletions.

If your company is registered for the Double Taxation Treaty Passport Scheme, ...

Guidance: Open standards for government
seen at 14:34, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Open contracting data standard changed from OCDS V 1.0 to OCDS V 1.1.

The UK government is selecting a set of open standards for use in government technology. The aim is to apply these consistently...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mrs Sarah Barton
seen at 14:34, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 0366148 ...
Notice: LN11 7EX, Egdon Resources UK Limited: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/XP3839MU/V004
seen at 14:34, 8 August 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...

Guidance: Plant Varieties and Seeds Gazette, 2017
seen at 14:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published Special Edition 2017/2

The Plant Varieties and Seeds Gazette is published monthly by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

It provides information on practices and procedures...

Guidance: Consolidated European Reporting System Advice Notes (CERSANS)
seen at 14:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Cersan 4 added

CERSANs are published by the MCA to assist the CERS user community with using CERS and the CERS Workbook to meet their reporting obligations.

Documents Details

CERS is ...

New Waste FAQ – When does LOLER apply to waste and recycling equipment?
seen at 14:31, 8 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This new FAQ explains how and when LOLER thorough examinations applies to plant and equipment commonly used within the Waste and Recycling Industry.

New resource for A level students: Protest and Democracy 1818-1820
seen at 14:30, 8 August in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

‘From all the inquiries we can make, there appears to be five or six dead — as many mortally wounded, and not less than 300 severely and slightly wounded. The tragic relation is much heightened from the universal...

Summer Stand Down
seen at 14:30, 8 August in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

It's summer time!

Read More ...

Press release: ‘Orange’ emergency areas on M1 smart motorway
seen at 14:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The new look emergency areas have bright orange road surfaces to help improve visibility so they are more obvious to drivers on smart motorways. It is also hoped that it will encourage drivers to only use them...

Press release: Civil service ‘hub’ to bring growth to Cardiff
seen at 14:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK Government has today shown its commitment to delivering growth across the UK by signing a 25 year lease at the Central Square development, Cardiff.

This announcement comes weeks after a new lease...

Press release: Takeaway director disqualified for 6 years after employing illegal workers
seen at 14:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

India Gate was the trading name of Chi Spice Limited.

On 6 July, the Secretary of State accepted a disqualification undertaking from Mr Ahmed, effective from 27 July 2017, for six years.

The disqualification...

News story: UK Government bids to unlock new markets for scotch whisky
seen at 14:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Scottish Secretary David Mundell met with representatives of the Scotch Whisky Association and Diageo at the iconic Caol Ila distillery on Islay, to discuss how the UK Government is laying the groundwork to reduce...

News story: 33 employers awarded gold for supporting the Armed Forces
seen at 14:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Awards is the highest badge of honour for organisations which have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and demonstrated outstanding support for those who serve and have...

Press release: Extended bankruptcy for insolvency practitioner
seen at 14:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

An investigation found that after being appointed liquidator of a limited company, negligence by Ms Sharma, 55, resulted in a significant liability to creditors of the company.

The bankruptcy restrictions...

News story: Process update on the Secretary of State’s consideration of the proposed merger between 21st Century Fox Inc. and Sky Plc.
seen at 14:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has written to Ofcom under section 106B(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002, seeking further clarification in relation to representations made on the Secretary...

Press release: Scotland’s HALO Trust is leading mines clearance and supporting the local economy
seen at 14:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

International Development Secretary Priti Patel praised Scotland’s HALO Trust for taking the lead in bringing British ingenuity and bravery to mine clearance in some of the world’s most fragile countries, during...

Guidance: Breast screening: interval cancers
seen at 11:34, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Interval cancers are cancers that are diagnosed in between screening episodes.

This document provides advice for services on:

reporting, classification and monitoring of interval cancers how...
Guidance: Sickle cell and thalassaemia screening: information for fathers
seen at 11:34, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of public information leaflet.

This publication for fathers-to-be explains antenatal screening for sickle cell and thalassaemia.

Offer this leaflet to fathers where antenatal...

Guidance: Baby at risk of having thalassaemia: description in brief
seen at 11:34, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of patient information leaflet.

This publication explains the risks for a fetus when both parents carry an unusual haemoglobin gene, at least one of which is for thalassaemia.

Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 11:34, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest weekly data published.

Weekly road fuel prices (Excel)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 252KB

Weekly road fuel ...
Research and analysis: Local pollution control statistics
seen at 11:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Figures for 2015-16 published

The regulation of small industries by local authorities (i.e. councils, unitary authorities and port health authorities) helps to reduce any pollution they may cause...

Consultation outcome: Local authority environmental regulation fees and charges 2017
seen at 11:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary of responses added.

We want to know what you think about proposed amendments to the environmental permitting fees and charges schemes, including a general increase of 4.5%. Do you think...

Guidance: Permits for solvent emission: fees and charges for applications
seen at 11:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced the document with the latest scheme: Local Authority Permits for Part B Installations and Mobile Plant and Solvent Emission Activities (Fees and Charges) (England) Scheme 2017

Guidance...

Guidance: Permits for waste incineration: fees and charges for applications
seen at 11:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced the document with the latest scheme: Local Authority Permits for Part A(2) Installations and Small Waste Incineration Plant (Fees and Charges) (England) Scheme 2017.

Guidance includes:

Independent report: Safety digest 11/2017: Kirkham
seen at 11:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

The purpose of our safety digest is to share important safety messages quickly.

These are published when we have decided not to undertake a full investigation for any of the following reasons:

...
Open consultation: Water supply and sewerage licensing: updating security and emergency measures directions
seen at 11:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changed the closing date as it was incorrectly showing 28th August - closing date is 29th August 2017.

We want to know what you think about our proposals to update the wording used in the Security...

Transparency data: DWP workforce management information, 2017
seen at 11:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added DWP's headcount and payroll data for June 2017.

DWP publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Transparency data: Judicial salaries and fees: 2017 to 2018
seen at 11:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: SSCS and SEN&D rates adjusted from 491.69 to 491.70 & 509.87 to 509.88 Changing the amount from &pound;386.83 to &pound;390.70 in the footnote for a medical member

These schedules set ...

Guidance: Advice for building owners: large-scale wall system test 3
seen at 11:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

The government is undertaking large scale testing of cladding systems to understand better how 3 different types of Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) panels behave in combination with 2 different types of insulation...

Independent report: Fire test report: DCLG BS 8414 test no.3
seen at 11:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

This report is the third of a series, commissioned by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) intended to establish how different types of Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) panels in combination...

Official Statistics: VMD Published Standards 2017 to 2018: Monitoring Performance
seen at 11:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: July 2017 results added

Report showing how the VMD is performing against our published standards for 2017 to 2018 (previously published in MAVIS).

Press release: Terror offences extension to Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme comes into effect
seen at 11:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

The scheme which allows victims of crime and the public to challenge sentences handed out by the courts will include a further 19 terror-related offences from today (8 August 2017).

The changes to the...

News story: Celebrating Services for Witnesses
seen at 11:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

In October 2017 HMCTS will hold its first National ‘Celebrating Services for Witnesses’ awards ceremony supported by other criminal justice agencies.

Providing witness services is crucial for the good...

News story: Webinars, e-learning, emails and videos on employing people
seen at 11:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: New videos added to page for PAYE - what to do if you can't pay now and PAYE - what to do if there's more tax due.

E-learning

Are you taking on staff and running a payroll? Get help here from ...

Press release: Further results published from government’s fire testing programme
seen at 11:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

These large scale tests will allow experts to better understand how different types of cladding panels behave with different types of insulation in a fire. The results of the first two tests have already been...

News story: Animal medicines improvement notice: Feedmark Ltd
seen at 11:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

This Notice was issued as Feedmark Ltd were presenting the product SarVoid for the purpose of treating sarcoids in horses. This presentation was made via an email distributed advertisement. Similar medicinal ...

News story: Update: air strikes against Daesh
seen at 11:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Update to strike statement

Summary

Monday 31 July – Typhoons attacked a Daesh defensive position and two sniper teams in Raqqa.

Wednesday 2 August – Typhoons destroyed a Daesh strongpoint...

Guidance: ILR guides and templates for 2017 to 2018
seen at 10:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: ILR learner entry 2017 to 2018 user guide uploaded on 8 August 2017.

These documents support further education providers (publicly funded colleges, training organisations, local authorities and...

Policy paper: Magnox Inquiry: evidence gathering protocol
seen at 10:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

This document explains how the Magnox Inquiry team will handle evidence-gathering interviews and the inclusion of critical comments about a person in the inquiry report.

The Magnox Inquiry is looking ...

Policy paper: Magnox Inquiry: information protocol
seen at 10:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out how the Magnox Inquiry team will request information from the NDA and how the NDA will respond. It also sets out how that information will be held and used once in the possession of the...

Guidance: Malawi - List of medical facilities and practitioners
seen at 10:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated

List of medical facilities/practitioners in Malawi

National Statistics: Deaths registered in England and Wales, provisional: week ending 28 July 2017
seen at 10:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Official Statistics: Great Britain Day Visits Survey: July 2016 to June 2017
seen at 10:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

The survey is undertaken jointly with VisitEngland and VisitScotland. Its aim is to measure the volume, value and profile of Tourism Day Visits taken by GB residents to destinations in GB.

National Statistics: Northern Ireland Housing Bulletin January - March 2017
seen at 10:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

This bulletin is a National Statistics publication produced each quarter by the Analytical Services Unit of the Department for Communities. The Bulletin contains information on: new housing starts and completions...

National Statistics: Road fuel prices: 7 August 2017
seen at 10:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Cost of unleaded petrol (ULSP) and unleaded diesel (ULSD) in the UK as at Monday 7 August 2017.

Official Statistics: What has happened to the income of retired households over the past 40 years?
seen at 10:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Official Statistics: Living abroad: dynamics of migration between Britain and France
seen at 10:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Guidance: Breast screening: interval cancers
seen at 10:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Interval cancers are cancers that are diagnosed in between screening episodes.

This document provides advice for services on:

reporting, classification and monitoring of interval cancers how...
Guidance: Sickle cell and thalassaemia screening: information for fathers
seen at 10:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of public information leaflet.

This publication for fathers-to-be explains antenatal screening for sickle cell and thalassaemia.

Offer this leaflet to fathers where antenatal...

Guidance: Baby at risk of having thalassaemia: description in brief
seen at 10:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of patient information leaflet.

This publication explains the risks for a fetus when both parents carry an unusual haemoglobin gene, at least one of which is for thalassaemia.

Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 10:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest weekly data published.

Weekly road fuel prices (Excel)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 252KB

Weekly road fuel ...
Research and analysis: Local pollution control statistics
seen at 10:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Figures for 2015-16 published

The regulation of small industries by local authorities (i.e. councils, unitary authorities and port health authorities) helps to reduce any pollution they may cause...

Consultation outcome: Local authority environmental regulation fees and charges 2017
seen at 10:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary of responses added.

We want to know what you think about proposed amendments to the environmental permitting fees and charges schemes, including a general increase of 4.5%. Do you think...

Guidance: Permits for solvent emission: fees and charges for applications
seen at 10:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced the document with the latest scheme: Local Authority Permits for Part B Installations and Mobile Plant and Solvent Emission Activities (Fees and Charges) (England) Scheme 2017

Guidance...

Guidance: Permits for waste incineration: fees and charges for applications
seen at 10:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced the document with the latest scheme: Local Authority Permits for Part A(2) Installations and Small Waste Incineration Plant (Fees and Charges) (England) Scheme 2017.

Guidance includes:

Independent report: Safety digest 11/2017: Kirkham
seen at 10:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

The purpose of our safety digest is to share important safety messages quickly.

These are published when we have decided not to undertake a full investigation for any of the following reasons:

...
Form: Report of wreck and salvage form (MSF 6200)
seen at 10:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated title of page

Complete a report of wreck and salvage form from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency web-site and send to

The Receiver of Wreck The Maritime and Coastguard Agency...

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - China
seen at 10:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated

This report looks at the intellectual property, organized crime, human rights, bribery and corruption and terrorism risks that UK businesses may face when operating in China.

Press release: UK-based start-ups win Expo 2020 Dubai grants
seen at 10:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).

This week, Expo 2020 Dubai has announced that three UK-based start-ups leading innovation in healthcare, water security and science education have each won an Expo Live grant from organisers of the 2020 World...

Open consultation: Consultation on the Security of Network and Information Systems Directive
seen at 09:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

As our reliance on technology grows, the impact of failure in those systems and the opportunities for those who would seek to compromise our systems and data increase. Responding to this threat and ensuring the...

Guidance: ILR guides and templates for 2017 to 2018
seen at 09:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: ILR learner entry 2017 to 2018 user guide uploaded on 8 August 2017.

These documents support further education providers (publicly funded colleges, training organisations, local authorities and...

Promotional material: Companies House events calendar
seen at 09:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New webinars added to 17 August and 27 September 2017

We host and attend a number of events in the UK. Join us at a time and a place that suits you.

Exhibitions

We attend business related...

Guidance: Bereavement Information Pack - Malawi
seen at 09:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated

The death of a relative or friend is always distressing. But if it happens abroad the distress can be made worse by practical problems. The British High Commission in Lilongwe is ready ...

Policy paper: Magnox Inquiry: evidence gathering protocol
seen at 09:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

This document explains how the Magnox Inquiry team will handle evidence-gathering interviews and the inclusion of critical comments about a person in the inquiry report.

The Magnox Inquiry is looking ...

Policy paper: Magnox Inquiry: information protocol
seen at 09:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out how the Magnox Inquiry team will request information from the NDA and how the NDA will respond. It also sets out how that information will be held and used once in the possession of the...

Guidance: Malawi - List of medical facilities and practitioners
seen at 09:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated

List of medical facilities/practitioners in Malawi

Decision: Suspended and revoked licences for manufacturers and wholesalers of medicines
seen at 09:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of companies in the UK who have had their licence to manufacture or wholesale medicines suspended.

Anyone in the pharmaceutical or medicinal supply chain should use this list to ensure...

Open consultation: Consultation on the Security of Network and Information Systems Directive
seen at 02:33, 8 August in Search (Our copy).

As our reliance on technology grows, the impact of failure in those systems and the opportunities for those who would seek to compromise our systems and data increase. Responding to this threat and ensuring the...

Press release: New fines for essential service operators with poor cyber security
seen at 02:30, 8 August in News and communications (Our copy).
Fines could be as much as &pound;17 million or 4 per cent of global turnover NIS Directive will help make UK most secure place to live and do business online

Organisations who fail to implement effective...