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11 September 2017

Press release: COBR meeting on Hurricane Irma, 11 September 2017: Foreign Secretary's statement
seen at 22:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Hurricane Irma - Boris Johnson 11 Sep 2017

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:

I’ve just chaired COBRA on the continuing crisis in the Caribbean and I want to say to all those who ...

News story: Hurricane Irma: Foreign Secretary interview with media
seen at 22:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:

We are continuing to deliver aid, including food and water, to where it is needed. There are now 700 UK troops and more than 50 police officers in Anguilla, British...

Research and analysis: Self-driving cars
seen at 20:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Self-driving cars, perhaps more correctly referred to as connected and autonomous vehicles, are already here in various forms. Connected vehicles are those which are able to communicate with their surroundings...

Research and analysis: Water situation: national monthly reports for England 2017
seen at 20:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Water situation: August 2017 report.

These reports collect information from the Environment Agency, the Met Office and water companies that measure and monitor:

the amount of rain...
Corporate report: General Lighthouse Fund: annual report and accounts 2017
seen at 20:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

This General Lighthouse Fund annual report and accounts are a consolidated return of all General Lighthouse Authorities (GLA) expenditure and performance. The GLAs comprise:

Trinity House in its...
Transparency data: NHS foundation trust directory and register of licensed healthcare providers
seen at 20:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published an updated list of independent providers.

The foundation trust directory has links to foundation trust publications. Providers licensed by Monitor include foundation trusts and independent...

News story: Channel Tunnel people smugglers jailed
seen at 20:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Katy Bethel was found guilty of a charge of assisting illegal immigration on 8 August. Aaron Harris had previously admitted the same offence.

On 4 July 2015, Katy Bethel and Aaron Harris were stopped...

Guidance: Maritime safety information: leaflet
seen at 18:34, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version uploaded

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

This leaflet provides information about:

schedules...
Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Guardian Financial Ltd
seen at 18:34, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed order 09998106 added.

Application 1400

Applicant Guardian Assurance Ltd objected to the name used by Guardian Financial Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: IBMS Recruitment Limited
seen at 18:34, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed order 10389992 added.

Application 1337

Applicant International Business Machines Corporation objected to the name used by IBMS Recruitment Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Barbourosa Ltd
seen at 18:34, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed order 10583748 added.

Application 1408

Applicant JBarbour & Sons Ltd objected to the name used by Barbourosa Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Babcock Recruitment Limited
seen at 18:34, 11 September in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1409

Applicant Babcock International Group plc objected to the name used by Babcock Recruitment Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers...

Research and analysis: Water situation: area monthly reports for England 2017
seen at 18:34, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Water situation reports for August 2017 added.

These reports collect information from the Environment Agency, the Met Office and water companies that measure and monitor:

the amount of ...
FOI release: FOI release: staff guidance on deletion of emails
seen at 18:34, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0763-17 relates to the policy for staff relating to the deletion of emails

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 18:34, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Dartmoor firing times week commencing 11 September 2017.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry...

Form: Report your medical condition (form DIAB1)
seen at 18:34, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: PDF updated

Use this form to report these medical conditions:

diabetes hypoglycaemia other related conditions

Check the list of health conditions if yours ...

Form: Report your medical condition (form SL1)
seen at 18:34, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: PDF updated

Use this form to report these medical conditions:

narcolepsy cataplexy sleepiness obstructive sleep apnoea obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome...
Research and analysis: Self-driving cars
seen at 18:34, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Self-driving cars, perhaps more correctly referred to as connected and autonomous vehicles, are already here in various forms. Connected vehicles are those which are able to communicate with their surroundings...

Research and analysis: Water situation: national monthly reports for England 2017
seen at 18:34, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Water situation: August 2017 report.

These reports collect information from the Environment Agency, the Met Office and water companies that measure and monitor:

the amount of rain...
Corporate report: General Lighthouse Fund: annual report and accounts 2017
seen at 18:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

This General Lighthouse Fund annual report and accounts are a consolidated return of all General Lighthouse Authorities (GLA) expenditure and performance. The GLAs comprise:

Trinity House in its...
Correspondence: Teacher Recruitment Bulletin
seen at 18:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September's bulletin added

The Teacher Recruitment Bulletin has replaced the School Direct bulletin. This is a fortnightly bulletin with the latest news on teacher recruitment for schools and ...

Transparency data: NHS foundation trust directory and register of licensed healthcare providers
seen at 18:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published an updated list of independent providers.

The foundation trust directory has links to foundation trust publications. Providers licensed by Monitor include foundation trusts and independent...

News story: Civil/crime news: Portal upgrade now complete
seen at 18:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

As of 11 September 2017, all users should now be using the link to the new LAA Online Portal:

LAA Online Portal

This will be needed to access the new Portal for the:

Client and ...
Press release: Business and civil society leaders form partnership to tackle challenges in society
seen at 18:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Partnership sees government, businesses and civil society working together to identify and develop solutions to societal challenges

Leaders from business and civil society organisations have come ...

Speech: Nick Gibb: The importance of vibrant and open debate in education
seen at 18:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Summarising the aims of ResearchED, Tom Bennett recently wrote that ResearchED is determined to break things. Not for the sake of destruction, but to break the shibboleths that have, for too long, dominated education...

Press release: Rapid multi-agency response to Derbyshire cooking oil spill
seen at 18:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency (EA) has been on site near Peakshole Water in Castleton, Derbyshire, following a spill of cooking oil in a surface water drain. Approximately twenty-five litres of used cooking oil were...

News story: The AAIB has sent a team to Norfolk
seen at 18:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The AAIB has sent a team to investigate a light aircraft accident that occurred north of King’s Lynn, Norfolk.

Transparency data: Innovate UK funding competition winners 2017
seen at 16:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Aerospace Technology Institute strategic R&D projects, batch 19a', 'Aerospace Technology Institute strategic R&D projects, batch 20', 'Agri-tech catalyst early stage feasibility, round 6', 'Agri...

Transparency data: Innovate UK funding competition winners 2016
seen at 16:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Antimicrobial resistance' and 'Aerospace Technology Institute strategic R&D projects - batch 19'.

Note: These proposals have succeeded in the assessment stage of this competition. All are...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: causative agents report for 2017
seen at 16:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 36, 2017.

This report compares the current week’s data on statutory notifications of causative agents to that of the previous 5 weeks.

Older weekly NOIDS causative...

Consultation outcome: Banning the use of microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products
seen at 16:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include the draft legislation for banning the use of microbeads.

We want to know what you think about our plans to ban the manufacture and sale of cosmetics and personal care products...

Transparency data: Expenditure over £25,000: August 2017
seen at 16:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

We publish details of all our transactions of £25,000 and over.

Guidance: Tri-service pension codes: April 2016
seen at 16:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated senior officers pension code.

The revised rates apply to all personnel who are members of the Armed Forces Pension Scheme 1975 and whose last day of service is on or after the 31...

Guidance: Tri-service pension codes: April 2017
seen at 16:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Senior officers retired pay, Senior officers pension code, Senior medical officers and dental officers retired pay, and Medical officers and dental officers retired pay.

The revised rates...

Open consultation: Accountable care models contract: proposed changes to regulations
seen at 16:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

The development of the Accountable Care Organisations contract has identified some necessary changes to regulation. This is largely to ensure that current rules continue to apply to the new contract, and the ...

FOI release: FOI release: Public sector use of the public cloud
seen at 16:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0769-17 relates to public sector use of the public cloud

Promotional material: Flu immunisation for social care staff
seen at 16:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

This information is for social care providers. It gives details on the benefits of providing staff flu vaccination and options for providing the service to increase uptake of the vaccine.

Guidance: Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin (SET) detection scheme: recent reports
seen at 16:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin (SET) detection scheme: distribution STA036 report.

Participants reconstitute the samples, incubate, then test for Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin.

FOI release: FOI release: reports from embassy in Kuwait
seen at 16:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0366-17 relates to annual reports, despatches and valedictories from ambassadors and, annual reports from the defence attache at the British embassy in Kuwait City from 1993 to 2015

Form: Application for a replacement biometric residence permit: BRP(RC)
seen at 16:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance notes.

Use this form if:

your biometric residence permit has been lost, stolen or damaged your biometric residence permit has expired after you have received indefinite...
Guidance: Maritime safety information: leaflet
seen at 16:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version uploaded

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

This leaflet provides information about:

schedules...
Official Statistics: VMD Published Standards 2017 to 2018: Monitoring Performance
seen at 16:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: August 17 performance report added

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

FOI release: FOI release: installation costs of electric car parking bays
seen at 16:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0768-17 relates to payments made to contractors for installation of 8 electric car parking bays at Hanslope Park

Guidance: Appeals casework portal documentation
seen at 16:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: FAQ document updated.

Appeals casework portal documentation

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: DCAPITA EUROPE LIMITED
seen at 16:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed order 08790481 added.

Application number 920

Applicant Capita Plc objected to the name used by DCAPITA EUROPE LIMITED under the Companies Act 2006

This decision was defended. ‘Defended...

FOI release: FOI release: secondments into the FCO
seen at 16:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0719-17 relates to secondments into the FCO

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Guardian Financial Ltd
seen at 16:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed order 09998106 added.

Application 1400

Applicant Guardian Assurance Ltd objected to the name used by Guardian Financial Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: IBMS Recruitment Limited
seen at 16:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed order 10389992 added.

Application 1337

Applicant International Business Machines Corporation objected to the name used by IBMS Recruitment Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Barbourosa Ltd
seen at 16:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed order 10583748 added.

Application 1408

Applicant JBarbour & Sons Ltd objected to the name used by Barbourosa Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘...

Notice: CM3 1QP, Q M Aggregate Contractors Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 11 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...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Babcock Recruitment Limited
seen at 16:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1409

Applicant Babcock International Group plc objected to the name used by Babcock Recruitment Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers...

Guidance: Company Names Tribunal undefended decisions and orders
seen at 16:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed orders 09998106,10389992,10583748 and decision 10627943 added.

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

Pre 2014 undefended decisions...

Research and analysis: Water situation: area monthly reports for England 2017
seen at 16:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Water situation reports for August 2017 added.

These reports collect information from the Environment Agency, the Met Office and water companies that measure and monitor:

the amount of ...
FOI release: FOI release: staff guidance on deletion of emails
seen at 16:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0763-17 relates to the policy for staff relating to the deletion of emails

Guidance: Financial top tips for service personnel
seen at 16:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated information and links in the 'Financial top tips for service personnel' guides.

Service personnel and their families can experience difficulty in accessing commercial products and...

Guidance: Company Names Tribunal defended decisions and orders
seen at 16:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Decision O/411/17 added.

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

Pre 2014 defended decisions can be found via National Archives

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Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 16:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Dartmoor firing times week commencing 11 September 2017.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry...

Guidance: Anti-Dumping Duty measure AD2221
seen at 16:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Anti-Dumping Duty is an import duty charged in addition to normal Customs Duty and is applied across the whole European Community (EC). It is designed to allow the EC to take action against goods that are sold...

Notice: SN5 5JY, Spire House Developments Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 11 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...

Form: Report your medical condition (form DIAB1)
seen at 16:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: PDF updated

Use this form to report these medical conditions:

diabetes hypoglycaemia other related conditions

Check the list of health conditions if yours ...

Form: Report your medical condition (form SL1)
seen at 16:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: PDF updated

Use this form to report these medical conditions:

narcolepsy cataplexy sleepiness obstructive sleep apnoea obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome...
Promotional material: CCS brochures: people
seen at 16:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added health workforce brochure.

Information about the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) language services and employee services frameworks.

Overviews of the our health agency staffing frameworks...

Guidance: Customs Handling of Import Export Freight: service availability and issues
seen at 16:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The planned downtime dates and times for the Automatic Licence Verification System (ALVS) outage have been updated.

Latest updates on the availability and any issues affecting the CHIEF online ...

The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay celebrate 10 years of Dumfries House and Her Royal Highness officially names HMS Prince of Wales during the Roya
seen at 16:31, 11 September in (Our copy).
Royal visit to Scotland
Press release: Badger vaccination scheme relaunched in fight against bovine TB
seen at 16:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

A government-backed badger vaccination scheme has been relaunched today by Farming Minister George Eustice to help stop the spread of bovine TB (bTB) in England.

The relaunched Badger Edge Vaccination...

News story: Office of Tax Simplification: Vacancies
seen at 16:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The OTS is looking for up to 4 part-time or full-time tax professionals with current or recent experience in the private sector, and an enthusiasm to help drive out structural and administrative simplifications...

News story: Urban innovation in Singapore: opportunities for the UK
seen at 16:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Eleven UK-based businesses will visit Singapore from 16 to 22 September 2017 as part of an Innovate UK global innovation mission.

The mission will support UK-Singapore partnerships in urban infrastructure...

News story: New online service: Request Historic Copies (HC1)
seen at 16:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Following customer feedback, business customers can now apply for historic copies, which are previous editions of a title register or title plan, via the portal, our online channel for transactions. Customers...

Press release: Dstl at DSEI
seen at 16:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) will be at the forefront of innovation at this year’s Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI), with announcements on its latest projects, competitions...

Press release: PM statement: 20th anniversary of vote for creation of a Scottish Parliament
seen at 16:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Twenty years ago today Scotland voted for the creation of the Scottish Parliament. That historic moment brought decision making closer to the people of Scotland and marked the beginning of a devolution process...

Guidance: Colombia - list of translators
seen at 14:37, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Neither Her Majesty’s Government nor any officer of the British Embassy can act as a guarantor of the competence or probity of any particular translator, nor take any responsibility in regard to the consequences...

FOI release: Lake Lothing Third River Crossing
seen at 14:37, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for email documents about Lake Lothing Third River Crossing received since 1 April 2017.

Correspondence: Bovine TB: authorisation for badger control in 2017
seen at 14:36, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Natural England has confirmed that all criteria have been met to allow 11 new badger control licences to be issued to companies. Eight companies met criteria to allow the continuation of their cull in 2017, ...

Research and analysis: Bovine TB: incidence of TB in cattle in licensed badger control areas in 2013 to 2016
seen at 14:36, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

This report assesses the incidence of TB in cattle over 3 years of licensed badger control in Somerset and Gloucestershire, and 1 year for Dorset, since culling started.

Industry-led licensed badger control...

Research and analysis: Bovine TB epidemiology and surveillance in Great Britain, 2016
seen at 14:34, 11 September in Search (Our copy).
Background

There are some changes to the presentation and structure of the 2016 reports compared to the reports published in 2015:

The single report presenting the TB surveillance data...

Research and analysis: Bovine TB: area epidemiology reports, 2016
seen at 14:34, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bovine tuberculosis in England in 2016: Edge area summary descriptive epidemiology report

These are detailed epidemiological reports covering the low bovine TB risk areas and the edge areas...

Policy paper: Bovine TB: government badger control costs
seen at 14:34, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the 2016 badger control costs.

Information on badger control costs to government, including policing costs funded by Defra, in 2016 and previous years.

Research and analysis: Bovine TB: badger control policy value for money analysis
seen at 14:34, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the value for money analysis 2017 document.

This document contains an analysis of the cost and benefit assumptions connected to the current approach to badger control and about extensions...

Policy paper: Advice to Natural England on setting minimum and maximum numbers of badgers to be controlled in 2017
seen at 14:34, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Defra’s advice to Natural England on setting the minimum and maximum numbers of badgers to be controlled in licensed areas in 2017.

The advice covers the ten existing areas and eleven new areas for 2017...

Guidance: Further education colleges: financial intervention and exceptional support
seen at 14:34, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changed the policy owners to DfE and updated the information about area reviews.

This document sets out policy on how the Department for Education and the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA...

Correspondence: Bovine TB: authorisation for supplementary badger control in 2017
seen at 14:34, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Documents replaced with updated versions

Natural England has confirmed that all criteria have been met to allow 2 new supplementary badger control licences to be issued to companies in Gloucestershire...

Transparency data: Inquiry case statistics: 1 April 2017 to 30 June 2017
seen at 14:34, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Analysis of charities subject to an inquiry for 1 April 2017 to 30 June 2017.

Transparency data: Operational compliance case statistics: 1 April 2017 to 30 June 2017
seen at 14:34, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Analysis of charities subject to an operational compliance or monitoring case for 1 April 2017 to 30 June 2017.

Transparency data: Expenditure over £25,000: July 2017
seen at 14:34, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

We publish details of all our transactions of &pound;25,000 and over.

Guidance: Zambia – List of Lawyers
seen at 14:34, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The list of lawyers has been updated

The following list of lawyers has been prepared by the British High Commission Lusaka for the convenience of British Nationals who may require legal advice ...

Guidance: BEIS Model Report Template
seen at 14:34, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Part of the BEIS range of tools and guidance to help people with Quality Assurance of analytical models. This template provides comprehensive coverage of the key information to understand a model. Using the Model...

Transparency data: Innovate UK funding competition winners 2017
seen at 14:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Aerospace Technology Institute strategic R&D projects, batch 19a', 'Aerospace Technology Institute strategic R&D projects, batch 20', 'Agri-tech catalyst early stage feasibility, round 6', 'Agri...

Transparency data: Innovate UK funding competition winners 2016
seen at 14:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Antimicrobial resistance' and 'Aerospace Technology Institute strategic R&D projects - batch 19'.

Note: These proposals have succeeded in the assessment stage of this competition. All are...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: causative agents report for 2017
seen at 14:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 36, 2017.

This report compares the current week’s data on statutory notifications of causative agents to that of the previous 5 weeks.

Older weekly NOIDS causative...

Consultation outcome: Banning the use of microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products
seen at 14:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include the draft legislation for banning the use of microbeads.

We want to know what you think about our plans to ban the manufacture and sale of cosmetics and personal care products...

Notice: Tariff Stop Press Notice 24 (2017): amendments to commodity codes
seen at 14:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

This document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as a Tariff Stop Press Notice and includes the latest amendments to volume 2 of the printed version of the UK Trade Tariff and Customs Handling of Import ...

Transparency data: Expenditure over £25,000: August 2017
seen at 14:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

We publish details of all our transactions of &pound;25,000 and over.

Promotional material: Companies House events calendar
seen at 14:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: removal of past events

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 shows at multiple locations...

Guidance: Tri-service pension codes: April 2016
seen at 14:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated senior officers pension code.

The revised rates apply to all personnel who are members of the Armed Forces Pension Scheme 1975 and whose last day of service is on or after the 31...

Guidance: Tri-service pension codes: April 2017
seen at 14:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Senior officers retired pay, Senior officers pension code, Senior medical officers and dental officers retired pay, and Medical officers and dental officers retired pay.

The revised rates...

Open consultation: Accountable care models contract: proposed changes to regulations
seen at 14:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

The development of the Accountable Care Organisations contract has identified some necessary changes to regulation. This is largely to ensure that current rules continue to apply to the new contract, and the ...

FOI release: FOI release: Public sector use of the public cloud
seen at 14:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0769-17 relates to public sector use of the public cloud

Promotional material: Flu immunisation for social care staff
seen at 14:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

This information is for social care providers. It gives details on the benefits of providing staff flu vaccination and options for providing the service to increase uptake of the vaccine.

Guidance: Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin (SET) detection scheme: recent reports
seen at 14:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin (SET) detection scheme: distribution STA036 report.

Participants reconstitute the samples, incubate, then test for Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin.

FOI release: FOI release: reports from embassy in Kuwait
seen at 14:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0366-17 relates to annual reports, despatches and valedictories from ambassadors and, annual reports from the defence attache at the British embassy in Kuwait City from 1993 to 2015

Form: Application for a replacement biometric residence permit: BRP(RC)
seen at 14:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance notes.

Use this form if:

your biometric residence permit has been lost, stolen or damaged your biometric residence permit has expired after you have received indefinite...
Guidance: Maritime safety information: leaflet
seen at 14:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version uploaded

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

This leaflet provides information about:

schedules...
Official Statistics: VMD Published Standards 2017 to 2018: Monitoring Performance
seen at 14:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: August 17 performance report added

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

FOI release: FOI release: installation costs of electric car parking bays
seen at 14:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0768-17 relates to payments made to contractors for installation of 8 electric car parking bays at Hanslope Park

Guidance: Appeals casework portal documentation
seen at 14:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: FAQ document updated.

Appeals casework portal documentation

Corporate report: Marine Accident Investigation Branch: current investigations
seen at 14:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have started an investigation into a fire in the port engine space of Windcat 8, a 16m crew transfer vessel, operating in the Lincs Wind Farm in the North Sea off Skegness, UK.

All new investigations...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: DCAPITA EUROPE LIMITED
seen at 14:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed order 08790481 added.

Application number 920

Applicant Capita Plc objected to the name used by DCAPITA EUROPE LIMITED under the Companies Act 2006

This decision was defended. ‘Defended...

FOI release: FOI release: secondments into the FCO
seen at 14:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0719-17 relates to secondments into the FCO

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Guardian Financial Ltd
seen at 14:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed order 09998106 added.

Application 1400

Applicant Guardian Assurance Ltd objected to the name used by Guardian Financial Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended...

Press release: Hurricane Irma: More than 20 tonnes of UK aid on its way to the Caribbean
seen at 14:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Pictures and footage

More than 20 tonnes of UK aid shelter kits and solar lanterns are on their way to the Caribbean to provide immediate relief to people who have seen their homes destroyed by...

Press release: Badger vaccination scheme relaunched in fight against bovine TB
seen at 14:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

A government-backed badger vaccination scheme has been relaunched today by Farming Minister George Eustice to help stop the spread of bovine TB (bTB) in England.

The relaunched Badger Edge Vaccination...

Press release: New Non-Executive Director appointed at Highways England
seen at 14:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Highways England is responsible for operating, maintaining and improving more than 4,300 miles of motorways and main trunk roads throughout England and is delivering the Government’s &pound;15billion Road...

News story: Civil/crime news: Portal upgrade now complete
seen at 14:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

As of 11 September 2017, all users should now be using the link to the new LAA Online Portal:

LAA Online Portal

This will be needed to access the new Portal for the:

Client and ...
News story: Improving prison detection systems: apply for contracts
seen at 14:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Ministry of Justice has up to &pound;950,000 to invest in innovative projects that help to tackle the presence of drugs, drones and mobile phones in UK prisons.

Innovative ways of detecting...
Press release: Minister for Europe concerned by the conviction and sentencing of Crimean Tatar leader by ‘de-facto’ Russian authorities
seen at 14:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Akhtem Chiygoz, Deputy Chair of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People, was today found guilty of ‘organising mass un-rest’, and sentenced to 8 years. Human rights groups have reported serious flaws in the trial...

Speech: DSEI maritime conference 2017
seen at 14:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

It’s a privilege to kick off today’s conference, and DSEI, with an opportunity to speak to such a distinguished and knowledgeable audience from across government, academia and industry.

We have just heard...

News story: Recruitment to the Veterinary Products Committee 2017
seen at 14:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Veterinary Products Committee (VPC) is looking to appoint 10 new members:

Chair Veterinary surgeon (public health) Veterinary surgeon (pigs) Veterinary nurse Pharmacologist Specialist in...
News story: British Day and EU Legislative Reform workshop
seen at 14:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

British Day is an ideal opportunity to hear from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) on their activities since the last event in January 2013. They will discuss their new strategic plan, European...

Guidance: Turkmenistan – Consular Fees
seen at 11:36, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated consular fees

A full list of consular fees

Guidance: HS2 contract opportunities
seen at 11:36, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: this week's contract opportunities updated

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Promotional material: DIT DSO: helping UK companies to export
seen at 11:36, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

The Defence and Security Organisation (DSO) within the Department for International Trade (DIT) helps the UK defence and security industry achieve export success.

They help industry increase exports by...

Guidance: Colombia – List of Lawyers
seen at 11:36, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated April 2017

The following list of English speaking lawyers has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require legal advice

Guidance: Life of a limited liability partnership
seen at 11:36, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh guidance updated and published.

This guide is for members or designated members of limited liability partnerships (LLPs) and those who act as advisers to LLPs. It applies to all LLPs registered...

Transparency data: OAG spending over £500 on a GPC for August 2017
seen at 11:36, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Office of the Advocate General publishes details of all spending over &pound;500 using a GPC (departmental debit card) on a monthly basis

Guidance: MCA approved doctors UK based
seen at 11:36, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated MCA Approved Doctors in UK 11 September 2017

This list is for seafarers who need to get an ENG1 medical fitness certificate, and to find a Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved ...

Guidance: Colombia – List of Medical Practitioners
seen at 11:35, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

The following list of medical practitioners has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require advice.

Transparency data: OAG spending over £25,000 for August 2017
seen at 11:35, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Office of the Advocate General publishes details of all departmental spending over &pound;25,000 on a monthly basis

Guidance: Colombia - list of medical facilities
seen at 11:35, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

The following list of medical facilities has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require advice.

Open consultation: Standard rules consultation no. 15: unintentional receipt of radioactive materials and radioactive waste
seen at 11:35, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency proposes to have a new standard rules environmental permit to cover the:

accumulation and disposal of radioactive materials radioactive waste at sites with a radiation detection...
Policy paper: National Cyber Security Strategy 2016 to 2021
seen at 11:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added translated versions.

This strategy explains the government’s approach to tackling and managing cyber threats in our country. The strategy sets out how the UK will aim to be one of the most...

Guidance: Colombia - list of funeral directors
seen at 11:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

The following list of funeral directors has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require advice.

Notice: CO5 9DF, Gent Fairhead & Co Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 11:32, 11 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: Gent Fairhead...
Notice: WF10 5GT, Dunhills (Pontefract) plc: environmental permit issued
seen at 11:32, 11 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: Dunhills (Pontefract...
Notice: BA4 6NX, Crockway Farms Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 11:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the surrender letter and decision document for:

Operator name: ...
Guidance: Colombia - list of translators
seen at 11:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Neither Her Majesty’s Government nor any officer of the British Embassy can act as a guarantor of the competence or probity of any particular translator, nor take any responsibility in regard to the consequences...

FOI release: Lake Lothing Third River Crossing
seen at 11:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for email documents about Lake Lothing Third River Crossing received since 1 April 2017.

Press release: Prime Minister's Special Representative on Internet Safety: Joanna Shields
seen at 11:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Baroness Shields to serve as the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Internet Safety.

The Special Representative will support the delivery of the government’s objective to make the UK the safest...

Press release: Man sent down for supplying shady ED medicines
seen at 11:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Gurinder Bharaj, of Southall, West London, was sentenced on Friday at Isleworth Crown Court on eight counts of possession and supply of significant quantities of unauthorised and unlicensed medication.

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News story: Dstl opens graduate recruitment scheme for 2017
seen at 11:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

At the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), we work to harness science and technology (S&T) to protect our nation – bringing together the best ideas in sometimes unexpected ways. Our graduate...

News story: Hurricane Irma: Foreign Secretary interview on BBC Today Programme
seen at 11:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

I sympathise with the distress of all the families in the Caribbean, but I must point out we have had half a million British nationals in the path of this hurricane. In St Martin in particular, this is controlled...

News story: Hurricane Irma: government response and advice
seen at 11:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Foreign Secretary's interview on BBC Radio 4 Today programme added.

Hurricane Irma is forecast to bring hazardous sea and weather conditions to north eastern parts of the Caribbean from around ...

Guidance: Contracts for Difference (CFD) Second Allocation Round Results
seen at 10:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

The outcome of the second allocation round was published at 07.00 on Monday 11 September, to coincide with National Grid notifying applicants of the outcome of the round. The information in the attached document...

Guidance: Kyrgyzstan Consular Fees
seen at 10:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September consular fees

A list of Consular fees.

Guidance: How to bring a complaint to the Independent Case Examiner
seen at 10:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added "We deal with post received after 12 noon on the next working day." (section 4).

This guidance explains how the Independent Case Examiner (ICE) acts as an impartial referee for people who...

Statutory guidance: Work Choice provider guidance: before April 2017
seen at 10:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a revised version of annex 10 (now dated July 17), section 13a working with supported businesses (now dated Aug 17) and 13a supported business return form. More information about the changes...

Statutory guidance: Work Choice provider guidance: effective from April 2017
seen at 10:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a revised annex 10 (now dated July 17), revised section 13a: working with supported businesses (now dated Aug 17) and 13a monthly supported business return form. More information about the ...

Guidance: Work Choice provider memos: 2017
seen at 10:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added memo 55, this has information about the revised supported businesses return form and changes to the provider guidance.

These memos provide information about changes and updates to the ...

Statutory guidance: New Enterprise Allowance phase 2 provider guidance
seen at 10:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised version of provider guidance - version 3, August 2017.

NEA mentoring phase 2 (sometimes called NEA 2017) is aimed at supporting some:

benefit claimants to start their own business...
Consultation outcome: Consultation on the implementation of the Central Securities Depositories Regulation (CSDR)
seen at 10:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the response to the consultation.

This document seeks the view of interested stakeholders on the proposed changes to domestic legislation following the publication of the Central Securities...

Statistical data set: Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices, weekly average
seen at 10:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest weekly prices and dataset.

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

Statistical data set: Further education and skills inspections and outcomes: management information from December 2015
seen at 10:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published today: management information as at 31 August 2017.

Management information - further education and skills - as at 31 August 2017

MS Excel...

Open consultation: Ports good governance: draft guidance
seen at 10:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

This draft guidance sets out key principles of openness, accountability and fitness for purpose in managing harbours in the broad public interest.

It is in 3 main parts:

guidance to all statutory...
Correspondence: Local area SEND inspection outcome letters
seen at 10:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Greenwich local area SEND inspection outcome letter published.

From 23 March 2017 all local area SEND inspection outcome letters are published on the Ofsted reports website where there is a <...

Guidance: Turkmenistan – Consular Fees
seen at 10:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated consular fees

A full list of consular fees

Guidance: HS2 contract opportunities
seen at 10:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: this week's contract opportunities updated

Once the spreadsheet is open, click on ‘Enable Editing’ to activate the filter options. If you have any issues downloading the document try using an...

Press release: ‘Still Water’ to become new national memorial to British victims of terrorism overseas
seen at 10:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Tobias Ellwood, the Minister asked by David Cameron in 2015, to deliver the Memorial, is delighted to confirm that this work has been selected by an independent Panel, chaired by Baroness Lynda Chalker, following...

Press release: Outbreaks of Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in 2017
seen at 10:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added Windsor View Lakes, Berkshire

KHV is a serious viral disease of fish, and is notifiable in the United Kingdom. It affects all varieties of common and ornamental carp (Cyprinus carpio), and...

News story: Government pledges to double UK fleet flying under the Red Duster
seen at 10:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Britain’s famous Red Duster will fly proudly in new ports across the globe as part of our new trade drive after our exit from the EU.

The flag of the UK’s Merchant Navy, more properly known as the Red...

News story: Culture Secretary Reappoints Four And Extends The Term Of One Advisory Council On National Records And Archives (ACNRA) Members
seen at 10:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Trevor Woolley

Trevor Woolley spent most of his career in the Ministry of Defence, including as Director General Finance from 2003 to 2009, and also served in the Cabinet Office. Since retiring, he has been a...

News story: Brexit Britain will have the world's best maritime industry
seen at 10:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Brexit Britain will be the best country in the world to do maritime business thanks to more trade opportunities, more jobs and more investment in new technologies, Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said today...

News story: Culture Secretary Reappoints Charity Commission Board Member
seen at 10:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Mike Ashley was appointed to the Agency Board in October 2014. He is also a board member of Barclays. His other current appointments and previous experience include:

current member, Institute ...

News story: The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport extends the terms of four members of Arts Council England until 31 October 2017.
seen at 10:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Matthew Bowcock CBE

Matthew Bowcock CBE was Chairman of UK Community Foundations and is currently a trustee of the Beacon Awards, Philanthropy Impact and The Philanthropy Workshop (previously the Institute for...

News story: The Prime Minister reappoints Sir Charles Dunstone to the Board of Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG)
seen at 10:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Sir Charles Dunstone CVO is a successful executive in the telecommunications and media sectors. He is the co-founder and former chairman of mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse, former chairman of multinational...

Guidance: Evidence of identity: conveyancers (PG67)
seen at 09:35, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 8.2 has been amended to clarify that HM Land Registry will contact conveyancers and other verifiers to check that an identity form completed in their name is genuine.

This guide explains...

Guidance: Acquisition of land by general vesting declaration (PG54)
seen at 09:35, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 1 has been amended to provide guidance on the action to be taken following the changes to the compulsory purchase regime by the Housing and Planning Act 2016.

This guide deals with applications...

Guidance: Contracts for Difference (CFD) Second Allocation Round Results
seen at 09:35, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

The outcome of the second allocation round was published at 07.00 on Monday 11 September, to coincide with National Grid notifying applicants of the outcome of the round. The information in the attached document...

Policy paper: Contracts for Difference
seen at 09:35, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Second CFD auctions results published

A Contract for Difference (CFD) is a private law contract between a low carbon electricity generator and the Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC), a government...

Guidance: Kyrgyzstan Consular Fees
seen at 09:35, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September consular fees

A list of Consular fees.

Notice: MK43 9LY, Covanta Energy Limited: environmental permit draft decision advertisement
seen at 09:35, 11 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. In some cases they also consult on ...

Guidance: How to bring a complaint to the Independent Case Examiner
seen at 09:35, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added "We deal with post received after 12 noon on the next working day." (section 4).

This guidance explains how the Independent Case Examiner (ICE) acts as an impartial referee for people who...

Statutory guidance: Work Choice provider guidance: before April 2017
seen at 09:35, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a revised version of annex 10 (now dated July 17), section 13a working with supported businesses (now dated Aug 17) and 13a supported business return form. More information about the changes...

Statutory guidance: Work Choice provider guidance: effective from April 2017
seen at 09:35, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a revised annex 10 (now dated July 17), revised section 13a: working with supported businesses (now dated Aug 17) and 13a monthly supported business return form. More information about the ...

Guidance: Work Choice provider memos: 2017
seen at 09:35, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added memo 55, this has information about the revised supported businesses return form and changes to the provider guidance.

These memos provide information about changes and updates to the ...

Statutory guidance: New Enterprise Allowance phase 2 provider guidance
seen at 09:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised version of provider guidance - version 3, August 2017.

NEA mentoring phase 2 (sometimes called NEA 2017) is aimed at supporting some:

benefit claimants to start their own business...
Consultation outcome: Consultation on the implementation of the Central Securities Depositories Regulation (CSDR)
seen at 09:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the response to the consultation.

This document seeks the view of interested stakeholders on the proposed changes to domestic legislation following the publication of the Central Securities...

Statistical data set: Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices, weekly average
seen at 09:33, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest weekly prices and dataset.

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

Statistical data set: Further education and skills inspections and outcomes: management information from December 2015
seen at 09:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published today: management information as at 31 August 2017.

Management information - further education and skills - as at 31 August 2017

MS Excel...

Open consultation: Ports good governance: draft guidance
seen at 09:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

This draft guidance sets out key principles of openness, accountability and fitness for purpose in managing harbours in the broad public interest.

It is in 3 main parts:

guidance to all statutory...
Notice: Tariff Stop Press Notice 27 (2017): amendments to commodity codes
seen at 09:32, 11 September in Search (Our copy).

This document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as a Tariff Stop Press Notice and includes the latest amendments to volume 2 of the printed version of the UK Trade Tariff and Customs Handling of Import ...

Press release: New clean energy projects set to power 3.6 million homes
seen at 09:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Competition drives down the cost for consumers - new offshore wind projects will be delivered as low as &pound;58/MWh from 2022-23 Further boost to the UK’s low-carbon supply chain, as part of the government...
News story: Reasonable expectations: supporting health and care professionals
seen at 09:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The National Data Guardian and her panel of advisors have been undertaking work to examine the circumstances under which health and care data may be legitimately shared, and the role that patients’ reasonable...

Press release: Outbreaks of Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in 2017
seen at 09:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added Windsor View Lakes, Berkshire

KHV is a serious viral disease of fish, and is notifiable in the United Kingdom. It affects all varieties of common and ornamental carp (Cyprinus carpio), and...

News story: Annual Chevening Scholarship Award Presentation
seen at 09:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

On 22 August 2017, the Rt Hon Sajid Javip MP, the UK’s Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government presented the Chevening Scholarships to 3 outstanding recipients.

This year’s Chevening Scholars...

News story: Commonwealth Scholarships Award Presentation
seen at 09:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The very first Singapore Commonwealth Scholarship in Innovation and Singapore Commonwealth Fellowship in Innovation were presented on 22 August 2017. The Singapore Commonwealth Scholarships in Innovation are ...

Press release: Historic signing seals world's first compound semiconductor cluster in Wales
seen at 02:30, 11 September in News and communications (Our copy).

An historic signing ceremony took place today (Monday, September 11) to ratify the development of a compound semiconductor industry cluster in South-East Wales.

The signing followed an agreement in May...