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15 September 2017

Guidance: Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level
seen at 22:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Threat level increase to critical

Introduction

The aim of this document is to provide advice to security managers of crowded places to improve their sites security stance and can be used as part...

Guidance: Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level
seen at 21:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Threat level increase to critical

Introduction

The aim of this document is to provide advice to security managers of crowded places to improve their sites security stance and can be used as part...

Press release: PM statement following London terror attack: 15 September 2017
seen at 21:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

I have just been updated on the investigation into this morning’s cowardly terrorist attack in London.

A major covert and overt investigation is taking place, involving police and security officials...

Form: Non-levy apprenticeships growth requests
seen at 20:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated growth request form.

The second performance-management point for non-levy apprenticeships will take place in October 2017.

Providers can now submit requests for increases to 16 ...

Guidance: MCA approved doctors UK based
seen at 20:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated MCA Approved Doctors in UK 15 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: Benchmarking Framework for library services
seen at 20:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

This Framework is currently in ‘beta’; which means this is the first version. Some parts of the Framework are more developed than others. We intend to add more detail and examples over time, based on what users...

Guidance: HAIRS risk assessment: Zika virus
seen at 20:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest epidemiology and vector information.

Between May 2015 and December 2016 there was rapid and extensive spread of Zika virus to new geographical areas. However, during 2017 the...

Guidance: Apprenticeships: become a training provider
seen at 20:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Factual updates to the document 'Apprenticeship employer-provider guide'.

Guidance for employers who are considering becoming an apprenticeship training provider.

See the apprenticeship...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea)
seen at 20:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury notice 15/09/2017 North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) (Reg 2017_1509).

UN regulations

On 14 October 2006 the United Nations imposed restrictions...

Research and analysis: Candidaemia: annual data from voluntary surveillance
seen at 20:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added HPR 11(32) report and appendix.

Analysis of data from voluntary reports of candida species causing bacteraemia (including trend data; age, sex and geographical distribution; and antimicrobial...

Transparency data: DfE and executive agency spend over £25,000: 2017 to 2018
seen at 20:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for June 2017.

Data for spending over £25,000 by:

Department for Education (DfE) Standards and Testing Agency (STA) Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) ...
Transparency data: DfE and executive agency ePCS spend over £500: 2017 to 2018
seen at 20:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for June 2017.

Details of all ePCS expenditure over £500 by:

Department for Education (DfE) Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) National College for Teaching...
Transparency data: Teachers' pension scheme payments: 2017 to 2018
seen at 20:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for June 2017.

Teachers’ pension scheme payments are routine daily cash transfers to Capita to fund the payments it makes to pensioners and others on behalf of DfE.

We aim to...

Press release: New National Democracy Week to focus on underrepresented groups
seen at 20:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The inaugural National Democracy Week will be held in summer 2018, Chris Skidmore, the Minister for the Constitution, announced today.

It will be themed on the Suffrage Centenary, as we celebrate two ...

News story: Hurricane Irma: UK government response in numbers, 15 September 2017
seen at 20:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Military Naval RFA Mounts Bay, pre-stationed in the region, provided initial assistance to Anguilla to clear the runway. It then continued to British Virgin Islands to establish security of supplies, and fix...
Speech: Minister for the Constitution announced National Democracy Week 2018
seen at 20:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you all for coming today.

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the International Day of Democracy by the United Nations General Assembly.

In November 2007, the Assembly...

Press release: Environment Secretary meets Scottish industry leaders on the future of UK farming and fishing
seen at 20:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Environment Secretary Michael Gove met Scottish farming and fishing leaders today to discuss the future of their industries outside the EU.

Representatives from across the Scottish farming and fish processing...

News story: Hurricane Irma: Overseas Territories Minister visits the Turks and Caicos Islands
seen at 20:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Visiting Grand Turk today, the Minister for the Overseas Territories, Lord Ahmad said:

I’m in Grand Turk which is the capital of Turks and Caicos and I’m seeing first-hand, with the Premier, with the...

News story: Hurricane Irma: government response and advice
seen at 20:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Lord Ahmad's visit to Turks and Caicos, and latest numbers added

Hurricane Irma is forecast to bring hazardous sea and weather conditions to north eastern parts of the Caribbean from around 6 September...

Guidance: Legionnaires’ disease associated with travel to Dubai
seen at 18:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version.

This document includes background information, risk assessment and information for travellers.

The overall risk of Legionnaires’ disease for UK travellers to Dubai is low...

Promotional material: Housing Matters magazine 2017
seen at 18:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Housing Matters: Autumn 2017 magazine.

The magazine for the Joint Service Housing Advice Office providing advice on housing for service personnel and families.

Visit our <...

Promotional material: Housing Matters magazine: index of articles published
seen at 18:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated list of Housing Matters magazine articles.

A complete list of all artices that have been published in Housing Matters magazines since December 2011. The list is included in Excel...

Guidance: Manorbier range firing/flying notice
seen at 18:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Manorbier firing times October 2017.

The firing times presented in PDF format are web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberrys, smart phones and tablets.

The...

Transparency data: MOD appointment letters for Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) Senior Responsible Owners (SROs)
seen at 18:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme: SRO appointment letter.

Each government department publishes the letters of appointment for their GMPP senior responsible owners (SROs). These letters...

Guidance: Universal Credit statistics: background information and methodology
seen at 18:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised background information and methodology document, updated to include details about a revision to the household statistics. The new version is dated September 2017.

The Universal Credit...

Promotional material: Innovate UK: 10 years shaping the future
seen at 18:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

It is 10 years since Innovate UK was first established as an independent body. In this brochure we reflect on the achievements of a number of businesses that we have supported to take their innovative ideas to...

Research and analysis: Environmental monitoring following the Grenfell Tower fire
seen at 18:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data update, 15 September 2017.

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

Guidance: Financial sanctions: guidance, FAQs and information on monetary penalties
seen at 18:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the OFSI quick guide on key information regarding the obligations of businesses and individuals in relation to financial sanctions.

The general guidance document includes:

...
Guidance: Recruitment and placement agencies approved by the MCA
seen at 18:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New list of agencies added

The attached table details recruitment and placement agencies approved by MCA under regulation 1.4 of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006

Guidance: Charity appeals: register of tribunal cases
seen at 18:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Regular update.

The list includes the following details for each case:

case number the person or organisation who made the appeal Charity Commission reference number the type of case...
Form: Non-levy apprenticeships growth requests
seen at 18:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated growth request form.

The second performance-management point for non-levy apprenticeships will take place in October 2017.

Providers can now submit requests for increases to 16 ...

Guidance: MCA approved doctors UK based
seen at 18:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated MCA Approved Doctors in UK 15 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: Benchmarking Framework for library services
seen at 18:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

This Framework is currently in ‘beta’; which means this is the first version. Some parts of the Framework are more developed than others. We intend to add more detail and examples over time, based on what users...

Guidance: HAIRS risk assessment: Zika virus
seen at 18:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest epidemiology and vector information.

Between May 2015 and December 2016 there was rapid and extensive spread of Zika virus to new geographical areas. However, during 2017 the...

Notice: Repair works to Clifton Lock Cut Bridge: river restriction notice
seen at 18:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

River Thames restriction information for Monday 18 September to Monday 30 October 2017.

Notice: Closure of navigation channel at Folly Bridge: river restriction notice
seen at 18:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

River Thames restriction information for Monday 21 August to mid-October 2017.

Guidance: Apprenticeships: become a training provider
seen at 18:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Factual updates to the document 'Apprenticeship employer-provider guide'.

Guidance for employers who are considering becoming an apprenticeship training provider.

See the apprenticeship...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea)
seen at 18:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury notice 15/09/2017 North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) (Reg 2017_1509).

UN regulations

On 14 October 2006 the United Nations imposed restrictions...

Guidance: Who is subject to financial sanctions in the UK?
seen at 18:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury notice 15/09/2017, North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) (Reg 2017/1509)

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) publishes a list ...

Research and analysis: Candidaemia: annual data from voluntary surveillance
seen at 18:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added HPR 11(32) report and appendix.

Analysis of data from voluntary reports of candida species causing bacteraemia (including trend data; age, sex and geographical distribution; and antimicrobial...

Transparency data: DfE and executive agency spend over £25,000: 2017 to 2018
seen at 18:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for June 2017.

Data for spending over &pound;25,000 by:

Department for Education (DfE) Standards and Testing Agency (STA) Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) ...
Transparency data: DfE and executive agency ePCS spend over £500: 2017 to 2018
seen at 18:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for June 2017.

Details of all ePCS expenditure over &pound;500 by:

Department for Education (DfE) Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) National College for Teaching...
Transparency data: Teachers' pension scheme payments: 2017 to 2018
seen at 18:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for June 2017.

Teachers’ pension scheme payments are routine daily cash transfers to Capita to fund the payments it makes to pensioners and others on behalf of DfE.

We aim to...

Research and analysis: Health Protection Report volume 11 (2017)
seen at 18:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 11(32) news and infection reports uploaded

Health Protection Report (HPR) comprises routine reports on infections (microbiological and epidemiological data and associated commentary) together...

News story: Drivers’ hours: changes to fines for commercial drivers
seen at 18:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

If you drive a lorry, bus or coach, you must follow rules on how many hours you can drive and the breaks you need to take.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) can fine drivers up to &...

News story: Certification Officer: general announcements and latest decisions
seen at 18:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: New decision issued by the Certification Officer

13 September 2017

Breach of Union Rules Decision: Penkethman & Walker v Communication Workers union

Ms Penkethman and Mr Walker...

Press release: Welsh Secretary in celebration of Welsh start-ups
seen at 18:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Alun Cairns MP will speak to leading Welsh start-ups at tonight’s Wales Start-Up Awards at Tramshed Tech (15 September), in the heart of Cardiff’s digital landscape.

The Secretary of State will recognise...

News story: Public health advice following the Grenfell Tower fire
seen at 18:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added latest update.

Latest update

The risk to people’s health from air pollution around the Grenfell Tower site continues to be low. No asbestos has been detected, levels of particulate matter...

Speech: Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood DSEI Speech 2017
seen at 18:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

It’s a real pleasure to be here today at DSEI. I’ve always enjoyed these things, I’ve come to them for many years. And anyone who has been in the Armed Forces and served, and I’m still in the reserves as well...

News story: Appointments to the School Teachers’ Review Body
seen at 18:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Following a successful recruitment process, John Lakin and Michael Redhouse have been appointed to the School Teachers’ Review Body from 1 September 2017. John Lakin will be commencing his first term, while Michael...

Press release: PM call with US President Trump: 15 September 2017
seen at 18:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street Spokesperson said:

President Trump called the Prime Minister earlier today to offer his condolences over this morning’s cowardly attack in London.

They also discussed North...

Decision: CAC Outcome: GMB & Bowood Care Homes Ltd
seen at 16:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/992(2017) GMB & Bowood Care Homes Limited – Recognition decision issued.

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views of ...
Guidance: Chickerell firing times
seen at 16:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Chickerell firing times October 2017.

The ‘firing times’ are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberrys, smart phones...

Research and analysis: DWP employer experience survey 2015 to 2016
seen at 16:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data tables.

This report follows on from the DWP employer engagement and experience survey 2013, which was intended to act as a baseline against which the impact of policy changes ...

Decision: Our Lady of Ransom Primary School
seen at 16:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: VAR726

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements - approved

School type: voluntary-aided

School phase: primary

Local authority: Essex county council...

Guidance: Your property and discretionary purchase
seen at 16:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

This guide will provide you with information about the circumstances in which we may offer to purchase property either in advance of requirements for a road scheme or where the construction works or the road ...

Transparency data: Minutes from the IVA Standing Committee: 10 November 2016
seen at 16:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

These minutes were taken at the Individual Voluntary Arrangement Standing Committee meeting on 10 November 2016.

Transparency data: Minutes from the IVA Standing Committee: 16 March 2017
seen at 16:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

These minutes were taken at the Individual Voluntary Arrangement Standing Committee meeting on 16 March 2017.

Transparency data: Minutes from the IVA Standing Committee: 6 July 2017
seen at 16:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

These minutes were taken at the Individual Voluntary Arrangement Standing Committee meeting on 16 July 2017.

Transparency data: DH workforce information: 2017
seen at 16:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for March to July.

Information about the number of people employed by DH and its agencies during 2017 including:

staff headcount by grade the number of agency workers the...
Form: Apply for full community sponsorship
seen at 16:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added community sponsor leaflet.

As a community sponsor, you will be allocated a family fleeing conflict, and it will be your responsibility to support the resettled family from the moment of arrival...

Guidance: Vehicle load securing demonstration trolley: technical drawings
seen at 16:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Use these technical drawings and requirements if you want to build or buy a load securing demonstration trolley for the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence part 4 (practical demonstration) test.

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Guidance: ESFA: current notices of concern
seen at 16:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September 2017 update

Notices are issued under the Education and Skills Funding Agency: Approach to Intervention which describes how the ESFA will formally intervene with providers that ...

Guidance: Cloud software services: how schools should protect data
seen at 16:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated suppliers list in document.

This is for:

local authorities school leaders school staff governing bodies

It applies to:

local-authority-maintained schools academies...
Correspondence: IP connect newsletter: September 2017
seen at 16:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter please sign up for IPO email updates and select ‘IP Connect newsletter’

Transparency data: Contract terminations
seen at 16:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Terminated civil and crime contracts 2017 to 2018 published.

These are details of providers that have had their contracts terminated by LAA in the Contract & Work Administration (CWA) system...

Research and analysis: Social enterprise: market trends 2017
seen at 16:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) jointly commissioned a report focused on improving the methodology, which allows...

Transparency data: DFID workforce management information: 2017
seen at 16:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Data for May, June and July 2017 added

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

Guidance: Legionnaires’ disease associated with travel to Dubai
seen at 16:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version.

This document includes background information, risk assessment and information for travellers.

The overall risk of Legionnaires’ disease for UK travellers to Dubai is low...

Promotional material: Housing Matters magazine 2017
seen at 16:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Housing Matters: Autumn 2017 magazine.

The magazine for the Joint Service Housing Advice Office providing advice on housing for service personnel and families.

Visit our <...

Promotional material: Housing Matters magazine: index of articles published
seen at 16:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated list of Housing Matters magazine articles.

A complete list of all artices that have been published in Housing Matters magazines since December 2011. The list is included in Excel...

Policy paper: Badsey Brook flood risk management scheme
seen at 16:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest news and community engagement section updated

This document explains the plans to reduce flood risk to 290 properties in the Badsey Brook catchment in Worcestershire.

Guidance: Manorbier range firing/flying notice
seen at 16:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Manorbier firing times October 2017.

The firing times presented in PDF format are web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberrys, smart phones and tablets.

The...

Transparency data: MOD appointment letters for Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) Senior Responsible Owners (SROs)
seen at 16:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme: SRO appointment letter.

Each government department publishes the letters of appointment for their GMPP senior responsible owners (SROs). These letters...

Guidance: Universal Credit statistics: background information and methodology
seen at 16:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised background information and methodology document, updated to include details about a revision to the household statistics. The new version is dated September 2017.

The Universal Credit...

Promotional material: Innovate UK: 10 years shaping the future
seen at 16:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

It is 10 years since Innovate UK was first established as an independent body. In this brochure we reflect on the achievements of a number of businesses that we have supported to take their innovative ideas to...

Research and analysis: Environmental monitoring following the Grenfell Tower fire
seen at 16:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data update, 15 September 2017.

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

Guidance: Import Control System: service availability and issues
seen at 16:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: There will be planned downtime from 8pm to 8:30pm on Tuesday 10 October 2017.

Latest updates on the availability and any issues affecting the ICS online service.

Notice: CA16 6PX, Mr Peter Horn: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 15 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...

Correspondence: Brexit and competition inquiry: CMA submission to Lords EU Committee
seen at 16:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

On 21 July 2017, the House of Lords EU Select Committee (Internal Market Sub-Committee) opened an inquiry into Brexit and competition. The CMA sent a written submission to the Committee which was published...

Notice: HP23 4PQ, Braybeech Homes Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 15 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: Financial sanctions: guidance, FAQs and information on monetary penalties
seen at 16:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the OFSI quick guide on key information regarding the obligations of businesses and individuals in relation to financial sanctions.

The general guidance document includes:

...
Guidance: Recruitment and placement agencies approved by the MCA
seen at 16:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New list of agencies added

The attached table details recruitment and placement agencies approved by MCA under regulation 1.4 of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006

Guidance: Health matters: preventing drug misuse deaths
seen at 16:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated ONS statistics in first 3 infographics from 2015 to 2016 data and updated the 'scale of the problem' section to reflect the 2016 statistics.

This professional resource outlines how providers...

Guidance: Charity appeals: register of tribunal cases
seen at 16:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Regular update.

The list includes the following details for each case:

case number the person or organisation who made the appeal Charity Commission reference number the type of case...
Happy Families?
seen at 16:30, 15 September in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

More than the sum of the parts: the role of families of statistics in supporting insight and innovation

In last year’s Code of Practice stocktake, we outlined the idea of ‘families’ of statistics...

News story: Bristol Seminar: Transforming the local criminal justice aervice: A behavioural science approach
seen at 16:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

12 October, 2017

featuring

John Smith │ Chief Executive │ Avon and Somerset OPCC John Long │ Independent Advisor │ ex Chief Constable │ Avon and Somerset Constabulary Handan Wieshmann │ Behavioural...

Speech: Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson's joint press conference with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
seen at 16:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Watch the Foreign Secretary’s speech

Good afternoon everybody, I’m delighted to welcome Secretary Tillerson to London. We’ve had an excellent series of meetings including of course about the appalling...

Press release: First phase of major A1 improvement to go live
seen at 16:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

From Friday (22 September) drivers will benefit from the extra capacity and improved road information on the six mile section between Leeming and Catterick.

Once finished, the full scheme between Leeming...

Press release: UK aid continues to arrive for Hurricane Irma victims
seen at 16:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

VIDEO: Jemone’s story, a recipient of UK aid on the British Virgin Islands.

Over 60 tonnes of UK aid has now reached the Caribbean to support the victims of Hurricane Irma, with another 60 tonnes...

Press release: Outbreaks of Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in 2017
seen at 16:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Removed controls from The Jungle, Derbyshire

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...

News story: Exporting NHS innovation at NHS Expo 2017
seen at 16:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

At the recent NHS Health and Care Innovation Expo 17 in Manchester, Healthcare UK powerfully raised the profile and appeal of exporting for UK healthcare organisations.

Through the event’s stand-out exhibition...

Press release: New National Democracy Week to focus on underrepresented groups
seen at 16:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The inaugural National Democracy Week will be held in summer 2018, Chris Skidmore, the Minister for the Constitution, announced today.

It will be themed on the Suffrage Centenary, as we celebrate two ...

News story: Hurricane Irma: government response and advice
seen at 16:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: UK aid update added

Hurricane Irma is forecast to bring hazardous sea and weather conditions to north eastern parts of the Caribbean from around 6 September. The Foreign & Commonwealth Office...

Press release: Paedophile has sentenced doubled under ULS scheme
seen at 16:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

A ‘House Parent’ who sexually abused children while working at a boarding school in Torrington, Devon, will be locked up for longer. The Solicitor General referred the original sentence to the Court of Appeal...

News story: Defence personnel embracing fourth industrial revolution by developing skills
seen at 16:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking at the UK’s flagship defence equipment conference, Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI), Mr Ellwood said that in order to tackle current and future threats, the Ministry of Defence was...

Speech: Opening of the RBLI Invictus and Victory Houses
seen at 16:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).
INTRO

It’s a huge pleasure to be here today to open these magnificent new apartments and meet their future occupants who I look forward to chatting to in a few minute’s time.

I remember standing across...

News story: Certification Officer: general announcements and latest decisions
seen at 16:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: New decision issued by the Certification Officer.

13 September 2017

Breach of Union Rules Decision: Penkethman & Walker v Communication Workers union

Ms Penkethman and Mr Walker...

Guidance: How to apply for free disabled tax (INS216)
seen at 14:34, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version.

Get information on:

applying for free tax for the first time renewing vehicle tax getting a replacement Certificate of Entitlement to Disability Living Allowance (DLA...
Notice: HU12 9BJ, Mr M Westmorland and Mrs M Westmorland: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:34, 15 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: Mr M Westmorland...
Notice: SY5 0BW, Daniel Jones and Mary Jones: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:34, 15 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: List of MAA approved organisations
seen at 14:34, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of MAA approved organisations has been published.

This document details the MAA approved organisations under the AAOS, CFAOS, DAOS and MAOS approval schemes.

Guidance: UK Trade Tariff: additional information codes for harmonised declarations
seen at 14:34, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The descriptions in section 6 for codes ECO01 to ECO22 have been updated and codes ECO31 to ECO38 have been deleted.

This list of additional information codes shows the description of each code...

Transparency data: River and coastal maintenance programmes
seen at 14:34, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated attachment. Changed document type to Transparency Data

Enter your postcode, a parish council or a local authority to find out what type of maintenance activities the Environment Agency ...

Research and analysis: Request for information to support Type 31e market testing
seen at 14:34, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

The Ministry of Defence is conducting an industry market test for a future Type 31e frigate design and build project for a minimum of 5 ships at a maximum price of &pound;250 million per ship.

This...

Guidance: Castlemartin firing notice
seen at 14:34, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Castlemartin firing times October 2017.

The ‘firing times’ are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberrys, smart phones...

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 14:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Otterburn firing times for 1 to 15 October 2017.

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

Decision: CAC Outcome: GMB & Bowood Care Homes Ltd
seen at 14:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/992(2017) GMB & Bowood Care Homes Limited – Recognition decision issued.

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views of ...
Guidance: Chickerell firing times
seen at 14:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Chickerell firing times October 2017.

The ‘firing times’ are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberrys, smart phones...

Guidance: Stamp Duty Land Tax: commercial software suppliers
seen at 14:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed the product 'PRINTAForm version 6.07.00' from the supplier Peapod Solutions Ltd as it's no longer available.

Commercial software can be used to file SDLT over the internet.

HMRC...

Research and analysis: DWP employer experience survey 2015 to 2016
seen at 14:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data tables.

This report follows on from the DWP employer engagement and experience survey 2013, which was intended to act as a baseline against which the impact of policy changes ...

Decision: Our Lady of Ransom Primary School
seen at 14:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: VAR726

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements - approved

School type: voluntary-aided

School phase: primary

Local authority: Essex county council...

Guidance: Your property and discretionary purchase
seen at 14:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

This guide will provide you with information about the circumstances in which we may offer to purchase property either in advance of requirements for a road scheme or where the construction works or the road ...

Transparency data: Minutes from the IVA Standing Committee: 10 November 2016
seen at 14:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

These minutes were taken at the Individual Voluntary Arrangement Standing Committee meeting on 10 November 2016.

Transparency data: Minutes from the IVA Standing Committee: 16 March 2017
seen at 14:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

These minutes were taken at the Individual Voluntary Arrangement Standing Committee meeting on 16 March 2017.

Guidance: Report suspicious behaviour at small airfields: project Pegasus
seen at 14:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Home Office guidance on Project Pegasus, a joint law enforcement operation tackling threats to the general aviation industry in the UK.

It explains how you can report suspicious and unusual behaviour ...

Transparency data: Minutes from the IVA Standing Committee: 6 July 2017
seen at 14:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

These minutes were taken at the Individual Voluntary Arrangement Standing Committee meeting on 16 July 2017.

Transparency data: DH workforce information: 2017
seen at 14:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for March to July.

Information about the number of people employed by DH and its agencies during 2017 including:

staff headcount by grade the number of agency workers the...
Form: Apply for full community sponsorship
seen at 14:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added community sponsor leaflet.

As a community sponsor, you will be allocated a family fleeing conflict, and it will be your responsibility to support the resettled family from the moment of arrival...

Guidance: Vehicle load securing demonstration trolley: technical drawings
seen at 14:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Use these technical drawings and requirements if you want to build or buy a load securing demonstration trolley for the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence part 4 (practical demonstration) test.

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Guidance: ESFA: current notices of concern
seen at 14:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September 2017 update

Notices are issued under the Education and Skills Funding Agency: Approach to Intervention which describes how the ESFA will formally intervene with providers that ...

Guidance: Cloud software services: how schools should protect data
seen at 14:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated suppliers list in document.

This is for:

local authorities school leaders school staff governing bodies

It applies to:

local-authority-maintained schools academies...
Guidance: Teacher misconduct: forthcoming professional conduct hearings
seen at 14:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Formal Notice Added For Mr Ciaran Bird

Details of a forthcoming hearing will appear here 5 working days before it is due to take place.

Members of the press and the public are able to attend...

Correspondence: IP connect newsletter: September 2017
seen at 14:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter please sign up for IPO email updates and select ‘IP Connect newsletter’

Transparency data: Contract terminations
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Terminated civil and crime contracts 2017 to 2018 published.

These are details of providers that have had their contracts terminated by LAA in the Contract & Work Administration (CWA) system...

Research and analysis: Social enterprise: market trends 2017
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) jointly commissioned a report focused on improving the methodology, which allows...

Transparency data: DFID workforce management information: 2017
seen at 14:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Data for May, June and July 2017 added

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

Jess Butcher, Co-Founder at Blippar – ‘Here’s how to retain your company culture as you scale’
seen at 14:31, 15 September in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).

An interview with Jess Butcher, co-founder and director of Blippar.   

* This is one of a series of guest posts based on Upscale mentoring sessions by James Silver.

Gather a group ...

Response on quality of the Retail Prices Index (RPI)
seen at 14:30, 15 September in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Sir David Norgrove, Chairman, UKSA to Chris Giles, Economics Editor, Financial Times.

 

Related Links:

Letter from Chris Giles to Sir David Norgrove

Press release: UN Security Council agrees UK-led resolution on Colombia
seen at 14:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution giving the mandate for a second UN mission to support the peace process in Colombia. The UK played a leading role in negotiating the resolution...

News story: Cassini: an incredible journey of exploration
seen at 14:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Read David Southwood's blog

Having used almost every bit of fuel it carried to Saturn, operators are plunging Cassini into the planet to ensure Saturn’s moons will remain pristine for future exploration...

News story: Agent toolkits, digital meetings, webinars, e-learning and videos
seen at 14:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: The webinar for 'Paying the right amount of tax through Pay As You Earn (PAYE): PAYE has changed' has been cancelled.

Agent toolkits

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has 20 agent toolkits ...

News story: The AAIB has sent a team to East Midlands Airport
seen at 14:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The AAIB has sent a team to investigate an occurrence to a Boeing 737 at East Midlands Airport, Leicestershire.

Press release: Universal Credit – payments and labour market reports published
seen at 14:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Research also shows Universal Credit offers real personalised service, providing more support to help people find a job. New figures show that Universal Credit claimants are 4 percentage points more likely to...

Press release: Global demand for British beer boosts exports
seen at 14:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The British beer revolution shows no sign of slowing, Food Minister George Eustice today announced as the latest figures reveal one billion pints were shipped to beer lovers around the world last year, bringing...

Speech: The changing face of shipping
seen at 14:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).
Introduction

It’s great to join you for the culminating event of London International Shipping Week 2017.

And what a week.

Since 8am on Monday (11 September 2017), when we opened London...

Press release: Salmon in Derbyshire river a first since Industrial Revolution
seen at 14:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Atlantic salmon have been discovered on the River Ecclesbourne, a tributary of the River Derwent, Derbyshire for the first time since the Industrial Revolution following work carried out by the Environment Agency...

Press release: Explore the wonders of the Witham in free Wyndham Park event
seen at 14:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Habitat improvements at Grantham’s Wyndham Park are the stage for a day of free activities helping everyone enjoy the nature on their doorstep.

Environment and conservation experts will be on hand at ...

News story: Tony Fountain to step down from his role as Chair of Sellafield Ltd
seen at 14:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

He will chair his last Board later this month.

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) will now begin the process of finding a suitable successor to continue the momentum created under Tony’s tenure...

Official Statistics: Universal Credit Waiting Days: May 2016 to June 2017
seen at 11:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Universal Credit entitlement is calculated over monthly Assessment Periods (APs). Waiting Days are an initial period of non-entitlement, lasting for 7 days from the date of claim. A claim’s first AP would not...

Official Statistics: Universal Credit payment timeliness: January to June 2017
seen at 11:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Universal Credit entitlement is calculated over monthly Assessment Periods (APs).

Claims which are paid on time will receive payment by the payment due date, which is 7 days after an AP ends.

...

Research and analysis: DWP employer experience survey 2015 to 2016
seen at 11:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

This report follows on from the DWP employer engagement and experience survey 2013, which was intended to act as a baseline against which the impact of policy changes could be assessed.

The report...

Research and analysis: Universal Credit: understanding how it influences employment behaviour
seen at 11:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Universal Credit aims to:

strengthen incentives to enter paid work increase hours or earnings amongst those who are already in work remove barriers to temporary, flexible and part-time work, while...
Research and analysis: Universal Credit test and learn evaluation: families
seen at 11:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Universal Credit (UC) represents a major overhaul of the current welfare system, replacing 6 benefits:

income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance income-related Employment and Support Allowance Income Support...
Research and analysis: Self-employment Working Tax Credits claimant survey and follow-up research
seen at 11:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

It is anticipated that a large proportion of existing self-employer Working Tax Credit claimants will be moving to Universal Credit as it continues to roll out. We commissioned this research to find out more ...

Research and analysis: Universal Credit and social landlords: review of the Trusted Partner Pilot
seen at 11:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

The Trusted Partner Pilot was developed as a result of concerns from social landlords in the initial stages of Universal Credit development and a desire to be fully involved in making improvements.

We...

Research and analysis: Universal Credit employment impact analysis: update
seen at 11:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

This publication is the latest in a series of reports which evaluate the short-term impacts of Universal Credit on labour market outcomes. The previous reports, Universal Credit: estimating the early labour...

Research and analysis: Understanding the in-year finalisation process for self-employed tax credit customers
seen at 11:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

The research explores self-employed claimants’ thoughts about the concept of moving to Universal Credit, including their response to and information needed to enable them to comply with requirements specific ...

Research and analysis: Understanding the impact of stopping tax credits on the self-employed: Phase 2
seen at 11:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

In-year finalisation is the process that closes down a tax credits award, once Universal Credit has been claimed.

This research tested various ways of explaining what was required from self- employed ...

Research and analysis: Stopping Tax Credits and the Transition to Universal Credit: qualitative research to explore the customer experience
seen at 11:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Universal Credit will replace six benefits, including Working and Child Tax Credits.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) commissioned this qualitative research...

National Statistics: Employee share schemes statistics: commentary
seen at 11:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated commentary.

HMRC offers 4 approved share schemes that have tax-advantages to both employees and employers. Company Share Option Plan and Enterprise Management Incentives are for certain...

Official Statistics: Quality report: Employee Share Schemes
seen at 11:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated quality report.

Assessment of the quality of HMRC’s Employee Share Schemes statistics.

National Statistics: Table 6.1: Estimated costs of Income Tax and NICs relief
seen at 11:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated table.

HMRC offers 4 approved share schemes that have tax-advantages to both employees and employers. Company Share Option Plan and Enterprise Management Incentives are for certain employees...

National Statistics: Table 6.3: Save As You Earn share option schemes
seen at 11:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated table.

These figures date back to 1980 to 1981.

Open consultation: Draft legislation: Help-to-Save accounts
seen at 11:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

In May 2016, the government published a formal consultation document in which it sought views on the principles and framework for implementing the Help-to-Save accounts scheme. The consultation ended on...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 11:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with weekly banana prices.

Prices for selected agricultural and horticultural produce are published on a weekly or monthly basis in the following spreadsheets. The data source depends on...

Official Statistics: Universal Credit payment advances: May 2016 to June 2017
seen at 11:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Universal Credit payment advances are interest free advances of benefit for those who need financial help during the transition to Universal Credit or whilst in receipt of Universal Credit payment advances.

Research and analysis: Rainfall and river flow: weekly reports for England
seen at 11:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Rainfall and river flow: 6 to 12 September 2017 report.

These reports collect information from the Environment Agency, the Met Office and water companies to report on the:

amount ...
Policy paper: National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage: Low Pay Commission remit 2017
seen at 11:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

The Government’s remit to the LPC outlines the areas that they should consider when recommending the 2018 National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates.

Guidance: How to apply for free disabled tax (INS216)
seen at 11:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version.

Get information on:

applying for free tax for the first time renewing vehicle tax getting a replacement Certificate of Entitlement to Disability Living Allowance (DLA...
Notice: HU12 9BJ, Mr M Westmorland and Mrs M Westmorland: environmental permit issued
seen at 11:32, 15 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: Mr M Westmorland...
The Prince of Wales visits the Westmorland County Show
seen at 11:31, 15 September in (Our copy).
Westmorland County Show
Press release: HMRC’s Executive Chair to step down
seen at 11:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Edward joined HMRC in 2012 after several years in HM Treasury, and is the department’s most senior tax professional.

During his time at the department, Edward has fulfilled the roles of Tax Assurance ...

Press release: PM meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak: 14 Sept 2017
seen at 11:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister welcomed Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak to Downing Street on 14 September with Defence Secretary Michael Fallon also in attendance.

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Press release: Dstl supports STEM at DSEI
seen at 11:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) actively supports and encourages young people to take up exciting and rewarding careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

Today...

News story: Parsons Green incident
seen at 11:30, 15 September in News and communications (Our copy).

Officers from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command are investigating after an incident on a London tube train this morning.

Police were called at approximately 08:20hrs today (Friday, 15 September) to ...

Open consultation: Controlling the costs of biomass conversion and co-firing under the Renewables Obligation
seen at 10:34, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

We’re seeking views from interested parties on proposals for controlling the costs of non-grandfathered biomass conversion and co-firing units under the Renewables Obligation, to apply from 1 April 2018 (subject...

Official Statistics: Prison population figures: 2017
seen at 10:34, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prison population for 15 September 2017 published.

Latest prison population figures for 2017.

Corporate report: Legal Aid Agency annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017
seen at 10:34, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh version published.

The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017 details how the agency has performed in its fourth year. It outlines how the LAA delivered against its...

Form: Criminal legal aid processing: applications and digital systems
seen at 10:34, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Crown Court Defence FAQ updated.

Applications for Criminal Legal Aid in England and Wales now processed by LAA

Between June 2014 and June 2015 the responsibility for processing criminal legal ...

Guidance: Crown Court Litigator Fee (CCLF) online user guides
seen at 10:34, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Quick guide published.

These guides will help you submit a litigators’ online Crown Court claim: getting started case set-up pre-Crown Court means testing payments pre-Crown Court means testing...
Official Statistics: Universal Credit Waiting Days: May 2016 to June 2017
seen at 10:34, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Universal Credit entitlement is calculated over monthly Assessment Periods (APs). Waiting Days are an initial period of non-entitlement, lasting for 7 days from the date of claim. A claim’s first AP would not...

Official Statistics: Index of UK labour costs per hour, experimental: Apr to June 2017
seen at 10:34, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence

Official Statistics: The impact of sterling depreciation on prices and turnover in the manufacturing sector
seen at 10:34, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Research and analysis: DWP employer experience survey 2015 to 2016
seen at 10:34, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

This report follows on from the DWP employer engagement and experience survey 2013, which was intended to act as a baseline against which the impact of policy changes could be assessed.

The report...

Research and analysis: Universal Credit: understanding how it influences employment behaviour
seen at 10:34, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Universal Credit aims to:

strengthen incentives to enter paid work increase hours or earnings amongst those who are already in work remove barriers to temporary, flexible and part-time work, while...
Research and analysis: Universal Credit test and learn evaluation: families
seen at 10:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Universal Credit (UC) represents a major overhaul of the current welfare system, replacing 6 benefits:

income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance income-related Employment and Support Allowance Income Support...
Research and analysis: Self-employment Working Tax Credits claimant survey and follow-up research
seen at 10:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

It is anticipated that a large proportion of existing self-employer Working Tax Credit claimants will be moving to Universal Credit as it continues to roll out. We commissioned this research to find out more ...

Research and analysis: Universal Credit and social landlords: review of the Trusted Partner Pilot
seen at 10:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

The Trusted Partner Pilot was developed as a result of concerns from social landlords in the initial stages of Universal Credit development and a desire to be fully involved in making improvements.

We...

Notice: Bossington Estates Management Ltd: application made to impound water
seen at 10:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

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

These notices explain:

what the application is about which Environment Agency ...
Notice: Michael Thompson: application made to impound water
seen at 10:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

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

These notices explain:

what the application is about which Environment Agency ...
Notice: Team Van Oord Limited: application made to impound water
seen at 10:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

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

These notices explain:

what the application is about which Environment Agency ...
Notice: Squibb Group Limited: application made to impound water
seen at 10:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

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

These notices explain:

what the application is about which Environment Agency ...
Research and analysis: Universal Credit employment impact analysis: update
seen at 10:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

This publication is the latest in a series of reports which evaluate the short-term impacts of Universal Credit on labour market outcomes. The previous reports, Universal Credit: estimating the early labour...

Research and analysis: Understanding the in-year finalisation process for self-employed tax credit customers
seen at 10:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

The research explores self-employed claimants’ thoughts about the concept of moving to Universal Credit, including their response to and information needed to enable them to comply with requirements specific ...

Research and analysis: Understanding the impact of stopping tax credits on the self-employed: Phase 2
seen at 10:33, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

In-year finalisation is the process that closes down a tax credits award, once Universal Credit has been claimed.

This research tested various ways of explaining what was required from self- employed ...

Research and analysis: Stopping Tax Credits and the Transition to Universal Credit: qualitative research to explore the customer experience
seen at 10:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Universal Credit will replace six benefits, including Working and Child Tax Credits.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) commissioned this qualitative research...

National Statistics: Employee share schemes statistics: commentary
seen at 10:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated commentary.

HMRC offers 4 approved share schemes that have tax-advantages to both employees and employers. Company Share Option Plan and Enterprise Management Incentives are for certain...

Official Statistics: Quality report: Employee Share Schemes
seen at 10:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated quality report.

Assessment of the quality of HMRC’s Employee Share Schemes statistics.

National Statistics: Table 6.1: Estimated costs of Income Tax and NICs relief
seen at 10:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated table.

HMRC offers 4 approved share schemes that have tax-advantages to both employees and employers. Company Share Option Plan and Enterprise Management Incentives are for certain employees...

National Statistics: Table 6.3: Save As You Earn share option schemes
seen at 10:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated table.

These figures date back to 1980 to 1981.

Open consultation: Draft legislation: Help-to-Save accounts
seen at 10:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

In May 2016, the government published a formal consultation document in which it sought views on the principles and framework for implementing the Help-to-Save accounts scheme. The consultation ended on...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 10:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with weekly banana prices.

Prices for selected agricultural and horticultural produce are published on a weekly or monthly basis in the following spreadsheets. The data source depends on...

Official Statistics: Universal Credit payment timeliness: January to June 2017
seen at 10:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Universal Credit entitlement is calculated over monthly Assessment Periods (APs).

Claims which are paid on time will receive payment by the payment due date, which is 7 days after an AP ends.

...

Official Statistics: Universal Credit payment advances: May 2016 to June 2017
seen at 10:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Universal Credit payment advances are interest free advances of benefit for those who need financial help during the transition to Universal Credit or whilst in receipt of Universal Credit payment advances.

Research and analysis: Rainfall and river flow: weekly reports for England
seen at 10:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Rainfall and river flow: 6 to 12 September 2017 report.

These reports collect information from the Environment Agency, the Met Office and water companies to report on the:

amount ...
Official Statistics: Recorded Dementia Diagnoses August 2017
seen at 10:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

We collect and publish data about people with dementia at each GP practice, so that the NHS (GPs and commissioners) can make informed choices about how to plan their services around their patients needs.

Policy paper: National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage: Low Pay Commission remit 2017
seen at 10:32, 15 September in Search (Our copy).

The Government’s remit to the LPC outlines the areas that they should consider when recommending the 2018 National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates.

Notice: Tariff Stop Press Notice 29 (2017): amendments to commodity codes in chapter 72
seen at 10:32, 15 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 ...

Case 411 – Safety pins on swimming pool locker keys
seen at 10:31, 15 September in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

A swimming pool operator has removed safety pins from their locker keys on H&S grounds