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28 August 2017

HSL: Process and Fire Incidents – Buxton, 18-19 Oct 2017
seen at 18:31, 28 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This two-day course is designed to introduce delegates to lessons learned from a number of significant or high profile incidents involving fires or chemical processes.

HSL: Hazardous Area Classification – Buxton, 19 Oct 2017
seen at 18:31, 28 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This course is designed to provide delegates with the knowledge to carry out straightforward hazardous area classification in accordance with commonly used standards or to act as an intelligent customer when ...

News story: David Davis' opening remarks at the start of the third round of EU exit negotiations
seen at 18:30, 28 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Good afternoon,

I’m pleased to be back in Brussels, for the third round of negotiations.

We’ve had a busy few weeks. Since the last round of talks, the UK Government has published a large number...

Guidance: Mauritius – Consular Fees
seen at 16:33, 28 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated consular fees

A full list of Consular fees

Policy paper: Technical note on spent fuel and radioactive waste
seen at 16:33, 28 August in Search (Our copy).

This technical note provides further information on spent fuel and radioactive waste to support the UK’s position published on 13 July in the UK’s position paper on nuclear materials and safeguards

Policy paper: Technical note on existing contracts for the supply of nuclear material
seen at 16:33, 28 August in Search (Our copy).

This technical note provides further information on existing contracts for the supply of nuclear material to support the UK’s position published on 13 July in the UK’s position paper on nuclear materials and...

Policy paper: Technical note on functionality and Protocol 7
seen at 16:33, 28 August in Search (Our copy).

This technical note provides further information to support the UK’s position published on 13 July in the UK’s position paper on Privileges and Immunities

HSL: Ergonomics – Buxton, 2-6 Oct 2017
seen at 16:31, 28 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

The course provides the ergonomics theory and techniques used to maximize the design of the tools, tasks and workplaces for improved comfort, safety and performance of the workforce. The techniques cover both...

HSL: Measurements of Hazardous Substance Exposures – Buxton, 10 Oct 2017
seen at 16:31, 28 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

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

HSL: Management of Hand Arm Vibration in the Workplace – An Introduction – Buxton, 11 Oct 2017
seen at 16:31, 28 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This course provides an overview of your duties under Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 and practical guidance on how you can control and manage hand-arm vibration risks in your workplace.

HSL: Pressure Systems Awareness – Buxton, 12 Oct 2017
seen at 16:31, 28 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

28This informative and experiential course is aimed at raising awareness of the hazards associated with pressure systems as well as the relevant regulatory frame work.  This course will offer delegates the unique...

Guidance: Mauritius – Consular Fees
seen at 14:33, 28 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated consular fees

A full list of Consular fees

Policy paper: Technical note on spent fuel and radioactive waste
seen at 14:33, 28 August in Search (Our copy).

This technical note provides further information on spent fuel and radioactive waste to support the UK’s position published on 13 July in the UK’s position paper on nuclear materials and safeguards

Policy paper: Technical note on existing contracts for the supply of nuclear material
seen at 14:33, 28 August in Search (Our copy).

This technical note provides further information on existing contracts for the supply of nuclear material to support the UK’s position published on 13 July in the UK’s position paper on nuclear materials and...

Policy paper: Technical note on functionality and Protocol 7
seen at 14:33, 28 August in Search (Our copy).

This technical note provides further information to support the UK’s position published on 13 July in the UK’s position paper on Privileges and Immunities

BAOHSF/EEN: Healthy Workplaces for All Ages – Promoting a Sustainable Working Life – Bradford, 24 Oct 2017
seen at 14:31, 28 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Bradford Occupational Health & Safety Forum (BAOHSF) and European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EEN) are in partnership in presenting the following FREE health and safety event.Because retirement ...

Royal Corps of Signals Band - Sparrenburg Castle, Bielefeld - 7 Sep 17
seen at 14:30, 28 August in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

An exciting opportunity to watch the Royal Corps of Signals Band play at Sparrenburg Castle, Bielefeld.

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News story: Defence Secretary strengthens ties between UK and Oman
seen at 14:30, 28 August in News and communications (Our copy).

During the two day visit, the Defence Secretary met with the Minister Responsible for Defence Affairs, His Excellency Sayyid Badar bin Saud bin Harub Al Busaidi, signing a Memorandum of Understanding and Services...

News story: World renowned RAF Red Arrows to tour Middle East
seen at 14:30, 28 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: new version

On a visit to Kuwait, Sir Michael will announce that the Reds will perform in the country as part of a wider regional tour, with a programme that will promote the United Kingdom’s long...

Statistical data set: Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices, weekly average
seen at 11:33, 28 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly and current week datasets.

Weekly publications give the average wholesale prices of selected home-grown horticultural produce. The prices are national averages of the most usual...

Guidance: Plant Varieties and Seeds Gazette, 2017
seen at 11:33, 28 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published August 2017 gazette

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: Animal by-product operating plants: approved premises
seen at 11:33, 28 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Great Britain document

Premises in Great Britain and the Channel Islands must be approved by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) to operate as an ABP plant.

The list of details...

HSL: COMAH – Technical Aspects of Safety Reports – Buxton, 10-11 Oct 2017
seen at 11:31, 28 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This course discusses the technical section of a COMAH safety report which should describe the Design, Construction, Operation, Maintenance and Modification of the COMAH site. The course covers the Process Safety...

Band of the Royal Corps of Signals Band play at Sparrenburg Castle, Bielefeld - 7 Sep 17
seen at 11:30, 28 August in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

An exciting opportunity to watch the band of the Royal Corps of Signals play at Sparrenburg Castle, Bielefeld on 7 Sep 17.

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Press release: UK concerned at detention of Mehman Aliyev in Azerbaijan
seen at 11:30, 28 August in News and communications (Our copy).

On 10 August, an investigation into alleged tax evasion was launched against the independent Turan news agency in Azerbaijan. The director of the agency, Mehman Aliyev, was detained on 24 August in connection...

Statistical data set: Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices, weekly average
seen at 10:37, 28 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly and current week datasets.

Weekly publications give the average wholesale prices of selected home-grown horticultural produce. The prices are national averages of the most usual...

Guidance: Plant Varieties and Seeds Gazette, 2017
seen at 10:36, 28 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published August 2017 gazette

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: Animal by-product operating plants: approved premises
seen at 10:33, 28 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Great Britain document

Premises in Great Britain and the Channel Islands must be approved by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) to operate as an ABP plant.

The list of details...

Research and analysis: Future fuels for flight and freight competition: feasibility study
seen at 09:33, 28 August in Search (Our copy).

An independent feasibility study has been carried out to provide government with sufficient information to develop, design, launch and manage an advanced fuels competition. The intention of the competition is...

Guidance: Low emission bus scheme: successful bidders
seen at 09:33, 28 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Additional list of successful bidders under the 'Low emission bus scheme'.

List of the winning funding bids for buses and infrastructure being funded under the ‘Low emission bus scheme’ (LEBS).

Policy paper: HMRC records management and retention and disposal policy
seen at 09:33, 28 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Policy updated with an expanded section 1 ('Scope'), and new section added (4.3, 'Line of Business Appraisal Reports')

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is committed to the efficient management of ...

HSL: Manual Handling for Assessors – Buxton, 31 Oct 2017
seen at 09:31, 28 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

This course will equip you with the knowledge to help recognise, assess and reduce manual handling risks in your organisation.

HSL: Slips and Trips-Falls Prevention – Buxton, 31 Oct 2017
seen at 09:31, 28 August in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

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

Lost Property
seen at 09:30, 28 August in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

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Open consultation: Returning to work after time out for caring
seen at 02:34, 28 August in Search (Our copy).

We would like to know more about the experiences of people who want to return to work, employers’ experiences of recruiting these people and other evidence on the barriers that they face and the support available...

Research and analysis: Future fuels for flight and freight competition: feasibility study
seen at 02:33, 28 August in Search (Our copy).

An independent feasibility study has been carried out to provide government with sufficient information to develop, design, launch and manage an advanced fuels competition. The intention of the competition is...

Guidance: Low emission bus scheme: successful bidders
seen at 02:33, 28 August in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Additional list of successful bidders under the 'Low emission bus scheme'.

List of the winning funding bids for buses and infrastructure being funded under the ‘Low emission bus scheme’ (LEBS).

Press release: British public to have their say on how UK aid is spent as government supports largest ever round of charity appeals
seen at 02:30, 28 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Britons can have an even greater say on how UK aid is spent helping the world’s poorest, International Development Secretary Priti Patel announced today, as she launched the largest ever round of UK aid-supported...

News story: Cleaner journeys as government commits £11 million to greener buses
seen at 02:30, 28 August in News and communications (Our copy).

Local authorities and bus companies in Bristol, York, Brighton, Surrey, Denbighshire and Wiltshire have been awarded the funding under the government’s ‘Low emission bus scheme’ to help them buy 153 cleaner...

News story: Planes fuelled by waste could take off from British airports
seen at 02:30, 28 August in News and communications (Our copy).

As part of plans to promote clean alternative fuels, the government is offering funding for projects in the UK to develop low carbon waste-based fuels for planes and lorries, with matching funding from industry...

News story: Career break returner programmes launched to help people back to work
seen at 02:30, 28 August in News and communications (Our copy).

New initiatives to help people return to work after career breaks have been launched today by the Minister of State for Apprenticeships, Skills and Women Anne Milton.

The returner programmes – part of...