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05 September 2017

Statement to Parliament: Foreign Secretary Commons statement on North Korea
seen at 21:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Speaker,

With your permission, I should like to make a statement about the situation on the Korean Peninsula.

At noon on Sunday, local time, North Korea tested the most powerful nuclear...

Guidance: Building Safety Programme: update and consolidated advice for building owners following large-scale testing
seen at 20:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out detailed safety advice for owners of high rise residential buildings.

This follows the completion of the government’s fire safety tests that examined how different types ...

Guidance: Sierra Leone – Consular Fee
seen at 20:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular fee updated for the month of September.

A full list of Consular fees

Statement to Parliament: Statement on Grenfell Tower: 5 September 2017
seen at 20:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

With permission Mr Speaker I would like to make a statement on the latest progress following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower 12 weeks ago.

Over the summer the Prime Minister, the Housing Minister, the...

Press release: PM call with President Trump: 5 September 2017
seen at 20:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

Theresa May today spoke with President Trump to discuss North Korea’s most recent missile tests, which have been conducted against all standards of international...

Decision: Vaizey, Ed - Minister of State for Digital and Culture, DCMS and BIS - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 18:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Appointments with British Esports Association, International Group Management and Indigo Index Prize added.

The letters to Rt Hon Ed Vaizey MP, former Minister of State for Digital and Culture, ...

Guidance: Bulletin: August 2017
seen at 18:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

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Decision: Bristow, Keith - Director General, National Crime Agency - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 18:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Commission with CCL Group Limited added.

The letters to Keith Bristow, former Director General, National Crime Agency. The Committee’s advice, that these appointments be subject to conditions, ...

Transparency data: Radioactive Waste Management: Organisation Chart
seen at 18:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated organization chart

We are a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA).. We employ around 120 people. In addition to nuclear expertise, our staff bring...

Guidance: Maritime safety information: leaflet
seen at 18:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New MSI leaflet uploaded

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is responsible in the UK for broadcasting maritime safety information (MSI).

This leaflet provides information about:

...
Guidance: Register of end-point assessment organisations: how to apply
seen at 18:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Editorial changes and revised pre-application guidance and new conditions of acceptance uploaded on 5 September 2017.

For a brief introduction for organisations please listen to this narrated...

Guidance: Using the register of end-point assessment organisations
seen at 18:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Editorial amendments to page and new version of register of end-point assessment organisations introduction uploaded on 5 September 2017.

The introduction to the register which provides an overview...

Guidance: Foreign embassies in the UK
seen at 18:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Heads of Mission in order of precedence and their spouses updated

The London Diplomatic List contains the addresses and contact details of all embassies and High Commissions. It also lists the ...

International treaty: [MS No.2/2017] Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer
seen at 18:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer

Transparency data: Newcastle employment tribunal user group minutes May 2017
seen at 18:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

The meeting included discussion on membership, staffing and caseload.

Research and analysis: Salmonid and freshwater fisheries statistics
seen at 18:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Fisheries statistics report for commercial net and trap fisheries capturing salmon, sea trout, eel, smelt and lamprey. Also includes recreational salmon and sea trout fisheries.

Includes declared catches...

Corporate report: Offshore Renewables Decommissioning: business impact target
seen at 18:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Our business impact target (BIT) assesses the economic impact of regulation on businesses, and aims to reduce that regulation. This is in line with the obligations set out in the Enterprise Act 2016 and the Small...

Corporate report: The Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessments) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017: business impact target
seen at 18:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Our business impact target (BIT) assesses the economic impact of regulation on businesses, and aims to reduce that regulation. This is in line with the obligations set out in the Enterprise Act 2016 and the Small...

Guidance: Products removed from the energy technology product list (ETPL)
seen at 18:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: ETL removed products list: 2015 list published.

Products removed from the ETPL before April 1 2015.

Guidance: Accreditation of GCSEs and A levels for teaching from 2018
seen at 18:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated GCSE submission information: Portuguese, 3rd submission due 2 October - Pearson (Edexcel). Turkish, 3rd submission due 2 October - Pearson (Edexcel).

The timetable shows the dates by which...

Guidance: Building Safety Programme: update and consolidated advice for building owners following large-scale testing
seen at 18:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out detailed safety advice for owners of high rise residential buildings.

This follows the completion of the government’s fire safety tests that examined how different types ...

Guidance: Sierra Leone – Consular Fee
seen at 18:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular fee updated for the month of September.

A full list of Consular fees

Access agreements 2018-19: universities help schools to support disadvantaged students
seen at 18:33, 5 September in OFFA (Our copy).

Every university in England has committed to working with schools from 2018-19 to help improve access to higher education, the Office for Fair Access (OFFA) announces today in its annual summary of key points...

Celebrating 10 years of Dumfries House
seen at 18:33, 5 September in (Our copy).
10 Years of Dumfries House
Press release: Intimidation of Parliamentary candidates: evidence sessions
seen at 18:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Committee has issued a call for evidence and invites contributions from anyone with an interest in these issues by 8 September 2017.

In addition, the Committee will be holding oral evidence...

Speech: Sarah Newton speech at mental health and policing conference
seen at 18:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you for inviting me to join you today.

First of all, I would like to pay tribute to Mr Herbert, I can’t believe I’m the only person in the room that thought that was an incredibly powerful and moving...

Speech: Minister calls for evidence to improve the accessibility of elections
seen at 18:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you, Mark, for inviting me to today’s meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Learning Disability. As the Minister responsible for elections, it is very important to me that everyone who is eligible...

Statement to Parliament: Secretary of State update to the House of Commons on EU negotiations.
seen at 18:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Speaker, I will now update the House on the two rounds of negotiations with the EU which took place in July and August.

While at times these negotiations have been tough, it is clear that we have made...

Transparency data: Wales Office: spending over £500 for May 2017
seen at 16:36, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Wales Office: spending over £500 for May 2017

Transparency data: Wales Office: spending over £500 for June 2017
seen at 16:36, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Wales Office: spending over £500 for June 2017

Guidance: MCA Quality Assurance (MCA QA)
seen at 16:36, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2 attachments updated

Prasad Panicker – 020 381 72543

Helen Brooks – 020 381 72547

Mark Munts – 020 381 72532

Meeting your needs

The Maritime...

Notice: NW10 6QY, European Metal Recycling Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:36, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: European Metal...
Guidance: Advice for decision making: staff guide
seen at 16:36, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added ADM memo 21/17: Late application for a mandatory reconsideration, effect of a recent 3 judge panel and revised volume 1 chapter A3 - annotated to memo 21/17.

This advice for DWP decision ...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: memos: staff guide
seen at 16:36, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added DMG memo 17/17: Late application for a mandatory reconsideration, effect of a recent 3 judge panel.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vol 1: Decision making and appeals: staff guide
seen at 16:36, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published revised DMG volume 1 chapter 3 annotated to new DMG memo 17/17.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are accurate...

Notice: TS9 5NQ, Noble Foods Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:36, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the partial surrender notice, decision document and site condition report...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
seen at 16:36, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables for week 35, 2017.

The data in this spreadsheet is updated weekly.

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly reports for 2017
seen at 16:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 35, 2017.

Registered Medical Practitioners in England and Wales have a statutory duty to notify a Proper Officer of the local authority, often the CCDC (Consultant in Communicable...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: The Macallan Distilleries Ltd
seen at 16:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1418

Applicant The Macallan Distillers Limited objected to the name used by The Macallan Distilleries Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was defended. ‘Defended’ refers...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Arconic Limited
seen at 16:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1460

Applicant Arconic Manufacturing (GB) Limited objected to the name used by Arconic Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was defended. ‘Defended’ refers to decisions...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Aldi Group Limited
seen at 16:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1401

Applicant Aldi Stores Limited objected to the name used by Aldi Group Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was defended. ‘Defended’ refers to decisions where there...

Decision: Vaizey, Ed - Minister of State for Digital and Culture, DCMS and BIS - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 16:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Appointments with British Esports Association, International Group Management and Indigo Index Prize added.

The letters to Rt Hon Ed Vaizey MP, former Minister of State for Digital and Culture, ...

Guidance: Bulletin: August 2017
seen at 16:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

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Decision: Bristow, Keith - Director General, National Crime Agency - ACOBA recommendation
seen at 16:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Commission with CCL Group Limited added.

The letters to Keith Bristow, former Director General, National Crime Agency. The Committee’s advice, that these appointments be subject to conditions, ...

Guidance: Timeline of changes to GCSEs, AS and A levels
seen at 16:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the new academic year.

These documents show:

what changes to qualifications will be happening for each year group changes to GCSE subjects by academic year changes to AS...
Correspondence: STA assessment update: 5 September 2017
seen at 16:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).
Key stage 2 Action: submit your school’s 2017 to 2018 holiday dates Information: return of marking reviews Reminder: check your school’s data by 15 September ...
Transparency data: Radioactive Waste Management: Organisation Chart
seen at 16:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated organization chart

We are a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA).. We employ around 120 people. In addition to nuclear expertise, our staff bring...

Guidance: Maritime safety information: leaflet
seen at 16:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New MSI leaflet uploaded

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is responsible in the UK for broadcasting maritime safety information (MSI).

This leaflet provides information about:

...
Notice: RG7 4PU, Haulfryn Group Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:35, 5 September 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: Register of end-point assessment organisations: how to apply
seen at 16:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Editorial changes and revised pre-application guidance and new conditions of acceptance uploaded on 5 September 2017.

For a brief introduction for organisations please listen to this narrated...

Guidance: Using the register of end-point assessment organisations
seen at 16:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Editorial amendments to page and new version of register of end-point assessment organisations introduction uploaded on 5 September 2017.

The introduction to the register which provides an overview...

Notice: RH13 6PS, South Lodge Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:35, 5 September 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: SW8 2EG, Dr Simon Roberts: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:35, 5 September 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 6ST, Mr Paul Hills and Mrs Paula Hills: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:35, 5 September 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: Foreign embassies in the UK
seen at 16:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Heads of Mission in order of precedence and their spouses updated

The London Diplomatic List contains the addresses and contact details of all embassies and High Commissions. It also lists the ...

International treaty: [MS No.2/2017] Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer
seen at 16:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer

Transparency data: Newcastle employment tribunal user group minutes May 2017
seen at 16:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

The meeting included discussion on membership, staffing and caseload.

Research and analysis: Salmonid and freshwater fisheries statistics
seen at 16:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Fisheries statistics report for commercial net and trap fisheries capturing salmon, sea trout, eel, smelt and lamprey. Also includes recreational salmon and sea trout fisheries.

Includes declared catches...

Corporate report: Offshore Renewables Decommissioning: business impact target
seen at 16:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Our business impact target (BIT) assesses the economic impact of regulation on businesses, and aims to reduce that regulation. This is in line with the obligations set out in the Enterprise Act 2016 and the Small...

Corporate report: The Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessments) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017: business impact target
seen at 16:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Our business impact target (BIT) assesses the economic impact of regulation on businesses, and aims to reduce that regulation. This is in line with the obligations set out in the Enterprise Act 2016 and the Small...

Guidance: Products removed from the energy technology product list (ETPL)
seen at 16:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: ETL removed products list: 2015 list published.

Products removed from the ETPL before April 1 2015.

Press release: UK leads the world in new agreement to tackle global warming
seen at 16:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK has today become one of the first nations to commit to a landmark agreement to reduce emissions from appliances such as air conditioning units and refrigerators that will play a major role in preventing...

Press release: Minister for Asia condemns DPRK nuclear test
seen at 16:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Following North Korea’s sixth nuclear test on 3 September, Minister for Asia & the Pacific Mark Field summoned the DPRK Ambassador to the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.

Following the meeting, ...

Guidance: Initial enforcement orders and derogations: guidance and templates
seen at 14:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New guidance, derogation request template and updated initial enforcement order template published.

The guidance explains the:

circumstances in which the Competition and Markets Authority...
Guidance: CMA’s mergers intelligence function: CMA56
seen at 14:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance published.

This guidance describes the steps that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) might take before it decides whether to investigate an unnotified merger. It is intended...

Guidance: Oil pollution, contingency planning and response training courses
seen at 14:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the Information Note for the 2018 courses.

The MCA’s Counter Pollution Branch offers courses to local authorities on planning for and responding to shoreline oil pollution. This leaflet...

Corporate report: Memorandum of understanding: Surveillance Camera Commissioner and Information Commissioner
seen at 14:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised MoU published.

The MoU sets out a framework for cooperation, coordination and information sharing between the commissioners in connection with the sharing of relevant information and the...

Guidance: Mozambique – Consular Fees
seen at 14:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular fees for September updated

Consular fees updated as of 5 September 2017.

Research and analysis: Small ruminant: disease surveillance reports, 2017
seen at 14:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published April to June 2017 report

These reports are compiled and published by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) as part of Defra’s disease surveillance programme.

Previous reports...
Research and analysis: Cattle: disease surveillance reports, 2017
seen at 14:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published April to June 2017 report

These reports are compiled and published by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) as part of Defra’s disease surveillance programme.

Previous reports...
Research and analysis: Wildlife: disease surveillance reports, 2017
seen at 14:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published April to June 2017 report

These reports are produced by the Great Britain Wildlife Disease Surveillance Partnership which monitor trends in wildlife diseases.

The documents provide...

Research and analysis: Avian: disease surveillance reports, 2017
seen at 14:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published April to June 2017 report

These reports are compiled and published by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) as part of Defra’s disease surveillance programme.

Previous reports...
National Statistics: Vocational and other qualifications quarterly: January to March 2017
seen at 14:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded a missing file (Table of revisions.xlsx)

Main trends for quarter 1 2017

Nearly 1.2 million certificates were awarded in 2017 Q1, a decrease of 9% on the same quarter of 2016.

Guidance: Armed forces domestic abuse: a handbook for civilian support services
seen at 14:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated practitioner guide.

The information within this handbook is armed forces specific but it is important that practitioners consider both military and civilian support options in order...

Guidance: Support within the foreign and Commonwealth community for those affected by domestic abuse
seen at 14:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated information on Army Welfare Services.

Domestic abuse case studies from the foreign and Commonwealth community.

Domestic abuse: guidance and support for the armed forces...
Guidance: Support within the British Army community for those affected by domestic abuse
seen at 14:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated information on Army Welfare Services.

These case studies cover a breadth of issues from active perpetrator support to divorce and the need to transition out of the military community...

Guidance: Armed forces domestic abuse: common concerns
seen at 14:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated information on the Army Welfare Service.

Information on common concerns raised raised by victims and perpetrators from the armed forces community:

impact on career confidentiality...
Guidance: Armed forces domestic abuse: where to get help
seen at 14:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated information in Armed forces domestic abuse: where to get help guidance.

This guidance contains:

information for victims information for perpetrators information for the...
Guidance: Safety assurance for the storage of fuels, lubricants and gases within the MOD
seen at 14:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of 4 templates to assist the Regulated Community in complying with the Regulations.

These documents contain the regulations, policy and direction on the safety assurance process. They ...

Guidance: Maintained schools with sixth-form funding: assurance guidance
seen at 14:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated assurance guide for local authorities

This document is a guide for local authorities on gaining assurance over the funding provided for local authority-maintained institutions with sixth...

Guidance: Local authorities: 16 to 19 grant return and use of funds statements 2016 to 2017
seen at 14:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated local authorities 16 to 19 grant return and use of funds statements guide for 2016 to 2017.

This guide explains to local authorities how to complete and submit their 16 to 19 grant return...

Guidance: Kosovo – Consular Fees
seen at 14:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Consular Fees list to reflect new consular rate of exchange

A full list of Consular fees

Open consultation: UK SMI Q 4: good practice when performing molecular amplification assays, second consultation
seen at 14:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Extended consultation period until 19 September 2017.

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

This consultation...

Transparency data: Wales Office: spending over £500 for May 2017
seen at 14:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Wales Office: spending over £500 for May 2017

Transparency data: Wales Office: spending over £500 for June 2017
seen at 14:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Wales Office: spending over £500 for June 2017

Guidance: MCA Quality Assurance (MCA QA)
seen at 14:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2 attachments updated

Prasad Panicker – 020 381 72543

Helen Brooks – 020 381 72547

Mark Munts – 020 381 72532

Meeting your needs

The Maritime...

Notice: NW10 6QY, European Metal Recycling Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: European Metal...
Guidance: Advice for decision making: staff guide
seen at 14:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added ADM memo 21/17: Late application for a mandatory reconsideration, effect of a recent 3 judge panel and revised volume 1 chapter A3 - annotated to memo 21/17.

This advice for DWP decision ...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: memos: staff guide
seen at 14:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added DMG memo 17/17: Late application for a mandatory reconsideration, effect of a recent 3 judge panel.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vol 1: Decision making and appeals: staff guide
seen at 14:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published revised DMG volume 1 chapter 3 annotated to new DMG memo 17/17.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are accurate...

Notice: TS9 5NQ, Noble Foods Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the partial surrender notice, decision document and site condition report...

Notice: BS11 9FG, Suez Recycling And Recovery UK Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:33, 5 September 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: CB7 5XL, Wicken Lime And Stone Company Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

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

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
seen at 14:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables for week 35, 2017.

The data in this spreadsheet is updated weekly.

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly reports for 2017
seen at 14:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 35, 2017.

Registered Medical Practitioners in England and Wales have a statutory duty to notify a Proper Officer of the local authority, often the CCDC (Consultant in Communicable...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: The Macallan Distilleries Ltd
seen at 14:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1418

Applicant The Macallan Distillers Limited objected to the name used by The Macallan Distilleries Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was defended. ‘Defended’ refers...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Arconic Limited
seen at 14:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1460

Applicant Arconic Manufacturing (GB) Limited objected to the name used by Arconic Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was defended. ‘Defended’ refers to decisions...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Aldi Group Limited
seen at 14:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1401

Applicant Aldi Stores Limited objected to the name used by Aldi Group Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was defended. ‘Defended’ refers to decisions where there...

Guidance: Company Names Tribunal undefended decisions and orders
seen at 14:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Decisions O/404/17, O/405/17 and O/411/17 added.

Use this guide to find details of all our undefended decisions and orders.

Pre 2014 undefended decisions can be found via...

The Prince of Wales to visit Malta in October
seen at 14:33, 5 September in (Our copy).
The Prince of Wales to visit Malta
Press release: New members of the Council for Science and Technology confirmed
seen at 14:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Council for Science and Technology advises the Prime Minister on strategic science and technology policy issues that cut across the responsibilities of individual government departments.

Sir Mark ...

News story: £8,989.70 fine imposed for fisheries offences
seen at 14:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

On 29 August 2017 the Plymouth Magistrates’ Court sentenced Mr Robert Manning a self-employed fish merchant in a prosecution brought by the MMO.

The court heard how Mr Manning, a registered buyer of first...

Speech: Exchequer Secretary's speech at the Offshore Europe Conference
seen at 14:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

It’s great to join you all in the Granite city for my first Offshore Europe conference – and many thanks to SPE for inviting me along here today.

Our thoughts are inevitably with the people of Houston...

Press release: Multi-million upgrade for A1 in Northumberland
seen at 14:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Following a six-week consultation last year, 3 options were presented to residents and local stakeholders for plans to widen the A1 between Morpeth and Felton, and 1 option to widen the A1 between Alnwick and...

News story: First hole is cut in world's oldest nuclear store
seen at 14:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The world’s oldest nuclear waste store has been cut open for the first time.

Experts at the Sellafield nuclear site have cut the hole in the Pile Fuel Cladding Silo, a locked vault which was never designed...

Press release: First phase of Manchester’s smart motorway opening this autumn
seen at 14:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The £208 million Highways England scheme will provide more technology to help keep traffic flowing more smoothly and more capacity, meaning journeys will be more reliable.

The first sections...

News story: Webinar - 11 Sept - Supplier Briefing - Appointment booking system for Universal Credit
seen at 14:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Join this webinar to understand the key requirements for the OJEU procurement of an appointment booking system for Universal Credit.

This 30 minute webinar, with guest Jonathan McWilliams, Commercial ...

Open consultation: Access to elections: Call for Evidence
seen at 11:39, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

On Tuesday 5 September, the Minister for the Constitution launched a Call for Evidence, asking for views on how people with disabilities experience registering to vote and voting itself.

Responses to ...

Official Statistics: Physical activity data tool: September 2017 update
seen at 11:39, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

The physical activity data tool brings together physical activity data at local level for England.

The tool presents data on physical activities including walking and cycling, as well as information...

Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 11:39, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest weekly fuel data published

Weekly road fuel prices (Excel)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 253KB

Weekly road fuel...
Open consultation: The Non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive: further proposed amendments
seen at 11:39, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

This consultation covers proposals relating to eligible heat uses, very large plant, multiple installations, rules relating to biomethane plant as well as a range of other cross cutting scheme issues.

Consultation outcome: Renewable Heat Incentive: support for Biomass-Combined Heat and Power
seen at 11:39, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response published

In August 2016 the government amended the terms of support for biomass-CHP under the RHI to introduce a power efficiency requirement of 20%. From then on, new plant...

Research and analysis: Report from waves 1-24 of the domestic RHI census of accredited applicants
seen at 11:39, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

The domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) was launched in April 2014. It provides financial incentives to install renewable heating in place of fossil fuels. The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC...

Research and analysis: RHI evaluation – synthesis report
seen at 11:39, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Later version of the report published

This synthesis is based on detailed primary research carried out for the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), now the Department for Business, Energy...

Research and analysis: Report from waves 1-12 of the domestic RHI census of accredited applicants
seen at 11:39, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised version of the report published.

The domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) was launched in April 2014. It provides financial incentives to install renewable heating in place of fossil...

National Statistics: UK official holdings of international reserves: August 2017
seen at 11:39, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

This monthly release shows details of movements in the UK’s official holdings of international reserves, or assets. These consist of gold, foreign currency assets and International Monetary Fund assets.

Consultation outcome: Transposition of Directive 2014/94/EU on alternative fuels infrastructure
seen at 11:39, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Final outcome to the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive consultation released.

This consultation provides an opportunity for interested parties to comment on the proposed method of transposing...

Guidance: Planning Inspectorate: List of inquiries
seen at 11:39, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September, October and November data added

The list is updated monthly so may not reflect changes to the schedule

Guidance: France – Consular Fees
seen at 11:39, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update consular fees September 2017

List of most used consular fees in France, in Sterling and Euros. With effect from 6 September 2017.

Les tarifs consulaires les plus utilisés en France...

Research and analysis: Research and analysis to explore the service effectiveness and sustainability of community managed libraries in England
seen at 11:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

This research was commissioned by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Libraries Taskforce and conducted by SERIO and Insight with Plymouth University.

DCMS, the Libraries...

Promotional material: MenACWY: school leaver flyer and poster
seen at 11:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new poster.

This flyer and poster are aimed at all school leavers and encourages them to get the MenACWY vaccine from their GP practice to prevent invasive meningococcal disease and to know...

Consultation outcome: Bus Services Bill: draft regulations and guidance
seen at 11:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation on the key regulations and guidance associated with the Bus Services Act: government response and proposed changes to draft regulations and guidance.

The draft regulations include:

Guidance: Italy – Consular fees
seen at 11:35, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Consular fees

A full list of Consular fees.

Guidance: Individualised Learner Record (ILR): check that data is accurate
seen at 11:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated FIS and data returns 2017 to 2018 known issues.

Funding Information System (FIS)

FIS is one of a number of software packages freely available to further education providers, to assist with...

Consultation outcome: Merger notice template
seen at 11:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation responses published.

The changes proposed in the revised merger notice template reflect the experience gained since the current merger notice template was introduced in April 2014. ...

Research and analysis: Science Advisory Council: 2001 Foot and Mouth outbreak carcass burial report
seen at 11:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

This report sets out a scientific review of the level of risk to water quality and biosecurity from foot and mouth carcass burial sites used in 2001. It also provides advice on appropriate management of the sites...

Form: Merger notice forms
seen at 11:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised merger notice template published.

If you decide to notify your merger, you should contact the Competition and Markets Authority by firstly completing the merger case team allocation request...

Consultation outcome: Initial enforcement orders and derogations in merger investigations
seen at 11:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation responses published.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is inviting views on our guidance on IEOs and derogations in merger investigations.

This guidance aims to supplement...

Guidance: Evaluation of the European Social Fund 2014 to 2020
seen at 11:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The ESF Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) Impact Evaluation Participant Information Sheet has been added.

Guidance on the requirement for all European Social Fund (ESF) and Youth Employment Initiative...

Guidance: Initial enforcement orders and derogations: guidance and templates
seen at 11:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New guidance, derogation request template and updated initial enforcement order template published.

The guidance explains the:

circumstances in which the Competition and Markets Authority...
Guidance: CMA’s mergers intelligence function: CMA56
seen at 11:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance published.

This guidance describes the steps that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) might take before it decides whether to investigate an unnotified merger. It is intended...

Guidance: Oil pollution, contingency planning and response training courses
seen at 11:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the Information Note for the 2018 courses.

The MCA’s Counter Pollution Branch offers courses to local authorities on planning for and responding to shoreline oil pollution. This leaflet...

Corporate report: Memorandum of understanding: Surveillance Camera Commissioner and Information Commissioner
seen at 11:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised MoU published.

The MoU sets out a framework for cooperation, coordination and information sharing between the commissioners in connection with the sharing of relevant information and the...

Guidance: Mozambique – Consular Fees
seen at 11:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular fees for September updated

Consular fees updated as of 5 September 2017.

Invitation to tender: Overcoming the challenges of targeting students from under-represented and disadvantaged ethnic backgrounds
seen at 11:33, 5 September in OFFA (Our copy).

The Office for Fair Access (OFFA) wish to place a contract for a principal investigator (PI) to undertake research and produce guidance regarding the targeting of disadvantaged and under-represented pupils from...

Speech: Sir Alan Duncan speaks at the First President Library in Astana
seen at 11:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

[in English]

Good morning, and thank you Timur for that warm welcome. It is a privilege for me to have arrived in Astana yesterday in time to mark the 22nd anniversary...

News story: New round of multi-million tech competition launches to improve rail journeys
seen at 11:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Lightweight energy-saving carriages, software telling passengers how busy arriving trains are, and personalised ticket machines that help customers with their ongoing journeys are just some of the projects that...

News story: India’s major healthcare system development
seen at 11:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Healthcare UK is supporting a large project in India to create a network of 11 Medicities across the country. The Indo-UK Institute of Health (IUIH) programme is one of the world’s largest healthcare initiatives...

News story: Aviation support to exercises
seen at 11:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

It won’t surprise air aware readers that, whilst deployed on or supporting an exercise, an increased level of risk is often found in relation to normal home base activities. An internal Military Aviation Authority...

News story: Advice on coming to court
seen at 11:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added customer videos

You can use our Court & Tribunal Finder service to find local court or tribunal contact details, facilities provided, parking information, and opening hours.

News story: New CMA guidance to improve merger process
seen at 11:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is making 3 changes, which are intended to provide additional guidance to merging companies, streamline the CMA’s process and reduce the requirements on businesses.

Speech: Transcript of speech given by the Prime Minister
seen at 11:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Shinzō Abe

Good afternoon. My name is Shinzō Abe. With Prime Minister May today we are able to make this address at this Business Forum between JETRO and DTI of – DIT of UK are to sign this memorandum of cooperation...

News story: Surveillance Camera Commissioner and Information Commissioner sign MoU
seen at 11:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Tony Porter, Surveillance Camera Commissioner, and Elizabeth Denham, Information Commissioner, have published a revised memorandum of understanding.

The memorandum is a statement of intent that has at...

Corporate report: Director of Legal Aid Casework annual report 2016 to 2017
seen at 10:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh version published.

The DLAC role was created by the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.

The DLAC has responsibility for making determinations on legal aid ...

National Statistics: Mergers and acquisitions involving UK companies: Apr to June 2017
seen at 10:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: Deaths registered in England and Wales, provisional: week ending 25 Aug 2017
seen at 10:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Official Statistics: Female Genital Mutilation Apr to Jun 2017, experimental statistics
seen at 10:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

The Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Enhanced Dataset (SCCI 2026) supports the Department of Health’s FGM Prevention Programme by presenting a national picture of the prevalence of FGM in England.

Definitions...

Official Statistics: Early years profiles: 2017 update
seen at 10:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

The early years profiles bring together a range of indicators on the health of children aged 0 to 5 years by local area.

Developed by PHE’s National Child and Maternal Health Intelligence Network...

Official Statistics: Physical activity data tool: September 2017 update
seen at 10:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

The physical activity data tool brings together physical activity data at local level for England.

The tool presents data on physical activities including walking and cycling, as well as information...

National Statistics: Road fuel prices: 4 September 2017
seen at 10:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Cost of unleaded petrol (ULSP) and unleaded diesel (ULSD) in the UK as at Monday 4 September 2017.

Guidance: UK NSC evidence review process
seen at 10:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minor clarifications to reflect the 2017 annual call for topics.

This document describes the process used by the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) to review the evidence relating to the ...

Statistical data set: Weekly road fuel prices
seen at 10:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest weekly fuel data published

Weekly road fuel prices (Excel)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 253KB

Weekly road fuel...
Open consultation: The Non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive: further proposed amendments
seen at 10:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

This consultation covers proposals relating to eligible heat uses, very large plant, multiple installations, rules relating to biomethane plant as well as a range of other cross cutting scheme issues.

Consultation outcome: Renewable Heat Incentive: support for Biomass-Combined Heat and Power
seen at 10:34, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response published

In August 2016 the government amended the terms of support for biomass-CHP under the RHI to introduce a power efficiency requirement of 20%. From then on, new plant...

Research and analysis: Report from waves 1-24 of the domestic RHI census of accredited applicants
seen at 10:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

The domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) was launched in April 2014. It provides financial incentives to install renewable heating in place of fossil fuels. The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC...

Research and analysis: RHI evaluation – synthesis report
seen at 10:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Later version of the report published

This synthesis is based on detailed primary research carried out for the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), now the Department for Business, Energy...

Research and analysis: Report from waves 1-12 of the domestic RHI census of accredited applicants
seen at 10:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised version of the report published.

The domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) was launched in April 2014. It provides financial incentives to install renewable heating in place of fossil...

National Statistics: UK official holdings of international reserves: August 2017
seen at 10:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

This monthly release shows details of movements in the UK’s official holdings of international reserves, or assets. These consist of gold, foreign currency assets and International Monetary Fund assets.

Consultation outcome: Transposition of Directive 2014/94/EU on alternative fuels infrastructure
seen at 10:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Final outcome to the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive consultation released.

This consultation provides an opportunity for interested parties to comment on the proposed method of transposing...

Guidance: Planning Inspectorate: List of inquiries
seen at 10:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September, October and November data added

The list is updated monthly so may not reflect changes to the schedule

Guidance: France – Consular Fees
seen at 10:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update consular fees September 2017

List of most used consular fees in France, in Sterling and Euros. With effect from 6 September 2017.

Les tarifs consulaires les plus utilisés en France...

News story: New round of multi-million tech competition launches to improve rail journeys
seen at 10:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Lightweight energy-saving carriages, software telling passengers how busy arriving trains are, and personalised ticket machines that help customers with their ongoing journeys are just some of the projects that...

News story: Derailment at Paddington station
seen at 10:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

On departure from London Paddington, the rear powercar of the 11:57 hrs train from Paddington to Penzance, derailed at low speed adjacent to platform 2. There were no injuries and repairs to the track were completed...

Open consultation: Access to elections: Call for Evidence
seen at 09:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

On Tuesday 5 September, the Minister for the Constitution launched a Call for Evidence, asking for views on how people with disabilities experience registering to vote and voting itself.

Responses to ...

Promotional material: IPO events calendar
seen at 09:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New events The B2B Exhibition 2017 (12 October 2017) and The Muslim Lifestyle Expo 2017 (28 to 29 October 2017) added.

There are numerous events throughout the UK and abroad which have an intellectual...

Notice: Brett Aggregates Limited: application made to abstract water NPS/WR/026209
seen at 09:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Extended the closing date

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for the abstraction and impoundment of water.

These notices explain:

what the application...
Corporate report: Director of Legal Aid Casework annual report 2016 to 2017
seen at 09:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh version published.

The DLAC role was created by the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.

The DLAC has responsibility for making determinations on legal aid ...

Open consultation: Open access restriction at Titchwell Nature Reserve: how to comment
seen at 09:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site.

Press release: £40m cash injection to benefit lives of young people
seen at 09:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Find an organisation near you that has received a grant from the Youth Investment Fund

Youth organisations will receive £40 million to boost the skills and life chances of young people...

Speech: Sir Alan Duncan speaks at the First President Library in Astana
seen at 09:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

[in English]

Good morning, and thank you Timur for that warm welcome. It is a privilege for me to have arrived in Astana yesterday in time to mark the 22nd anniversary of adoption of Kazakhstan’s constitution...

Open consultation: Access to elections: Call for Evidence
seen at 02:33, 5 September in Search (Our copy).

On Tuesday 5 September, the Minister for the Constitution launched a Call for Evidence, asking for views on how people with disabilities experience registering to vote and voting itself.

Responses to ...

Press release: £40m cash injection to benefit lives of young people
seen at 02:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Find an organisation near you that has received a grant from the Youth Investment Fund

Youth organisations will receive £40 million to boost the skills and life chances of young people...

News story: Scotland to pioneer future of global oil and gas industry
seen at 02:30, 5 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Andrew Jones, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, will speak at the oil and gas industry’s largest conference – Offshore Europe – which begins in Aberdeen today (5 September).

Cleaning up and dismantling...