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01 October 2017

News story: New education and skills measures announced
seen at 18:30, 1 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Education Secretary Justine Greening has (1 October) announced a series of measures to place education at the heart of the government’s ambition to provide opportunity for all and ensure we are building the skills...

Government response: DFID in the News
seen at 18:30, 1 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: UK's hurricane response 1 October 2017

The latest on the UK’s hurricane response: 1 October 2017

UK relief efforts in the aftermath of the hurricanes continued this weekend with the arrival of...

Press release: Minister for the Americas to visit the Midwestern United States
seen at 16:30, 1 October in News and communications (Our copy).

In his first visit to the Midwest, Minister for the Americas, Sir Alan Duncan will travel to Illinois, Columbus and Indianapolis next week to meet key politicians from the States: the Governor of Illinois, Bruce...

Guidance: Child Benefit: coming to or leaving the UK
seen at 11:33, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The minimum gross income for genuine and effective work has increased from £155 to £157 per week. Other amendments are for readability, with no changes to law or practice.

Factsheets...

Guidance: Tax credits: disability helpsheet TC956
seen at 11:33, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The TC956 disability helpsheet has been updated to reflect the October 2017 changes.

This helpsheet explains in detail the 3 conditions you must meet to qualify for the disability element of Working...

Statutory guidance: Copyright Acts and related laws
seen at 11:33, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A new updated version of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 has been published.

The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 has been amended on a number of occasions since it came into...

Guidance: Oman – Consular Fees
seen at 10:40, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Oman – Consular Fees update

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Oman: list of medical facilities
seen at 10:40, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Oman: list of medical facilities update

This list of medical facilities and practitioners in Oman has been prepared for British nationals who require their services.

Statutory guidance: The Patents Act 1977
seen at 10:40, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated due to changes made by the Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017.

The Patents Act 1977 sets out the requirements for patent applications, how the patent-granting process ...

Guidance: Egypt – Consular Fees
seen at 10:40, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Dear Subscriber, The consular fees exchange rate is now £1 = 24 LE.

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Primary Authority terms and conditions
seen at 10:40, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

These terms and conditions cover matters such as:

partnership scope sharing information confidentiality access to information obligations maintaining details notifications revocation
Form: Primary Authority: summary of direct partnership arrangements template
seen at 10:40, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Primary Authority partners can use this template to capture the practical arrangements they have agreed for the operation of their partnership.

Form: Primary Authority: summary of co-ordinated partnership arrangements template
seen at 10:40, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Primary Authority partners can use this template to capture the practical arrangements they have agreed for the operation of their co-ordinated partnership.

Form: Primary Authority inspection plan template: single partnership function
seen at 10:40, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

An inspection plan sets out how enforcing officers should undertake inspection activity at a business in a Primary Authority partnership. Primary authorities can use this template to create an inspection plan...

Form: Primary Authority inspection plan template: multiple partnership functions
seen at 10:40, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

An inspection plan sets out how enforcing officers should undertake inspection activity at a business in Primary Authority partnership. Primary authorities can use this template to create an inspection plan for...

Form: Primary Authority: extension of time limits template
seen at 10:40, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Primary Authority sets out statutory time limits for enforcement activity. This template allows regulators to request an extension to them.

Form: Primary Authority Advice template: direct partnership
seen at 10:40, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Primary authorities can use this template to produce Primary Authority Advice for a business they partner in a direct partnership.

Form: Primary Authority Advice template: co-ordinated partnership
seen at 10:40, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Primary authorities can use this template to produce Primary Authority Advice for businesses they partner in a co-ordinated partnership.

Form: Primary Authority Advice to Local Authorities template
seen at 10:40, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Primary authorities in direct or co-ordinated partnerships can use this template to produce Primary Authority Advice to Local Authorities.

Statutory guidance: Primary Authority statutory guidance
seen at 10:40, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance revised to support the extension of Primary Authority on 1 October 2017 under the Enterprise Act 2016.

This is the framework for the operation of Primary Authority and sets out essential...

Form: Primary Authority Advice template: identification only
seen at 10:40, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Primary authorities – both direct and co-ordinated – can use this template when Primary Authority Advice is not published in full, to identify that it has been issued in relation to specific regulatory requirements...

Guidance: Child Benefit: coming to or leaving the UK
seen at 10:40, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The minimum gross income for genuine and effective work has increased from £155 to £157 per week. Other amendments are for readability, with no changes to law or practice.

Factsheets...

Guidance: Tax credits: disability helpsheet TC956
seen at 10:40, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The TC956 disability helpsheet has been updated to reflect the October 2017 changes.

This helpsheet explains in detail the 3 conditions you must meet to qualify for the disability element of Working...

Guidance: IP (Unjustified Threats) Act for SMEs
seen at 10:40, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

This guidance covers:

what is intellectual property infringement I have received a letter saying I’m infringing - what do I do now what is an unjustified threat what protection is available against...
Guidance: Intellectual property offences
seen at 10:40, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changes to Section 107(2A) and 198 (1A) added.

Intellectual property crime is dealt with in 5 key pieces of legislation.

Statutory guidance: Copyright Acts and related laws
seen at 10:33, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A new updated version of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 has been published.

The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 has been amended on a number of occasions since it came into...

News story: IP (Unjustified Threats) Act comes into force
seen at 10:30, 1 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The new law on threats is clearer, consistent across all relevant IP rights, and will help businesses to avoid expensive litigation.

An unjustified threat is made when someone unfairly threatens someone...

News story: Criminal law changes to online copyright infringement
seen at 10:30, 1 October in News and communications (Our copy).
What’s changed?

The criminal law provisions relating to online copyright infringement have changed. The maximum sentence that can be levied is now ten years. This change brings the law in line with what is already...

Guidance: Guidance on visa applications under Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme)
seen at 09:41, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

Use these guidance notes to understand the details of the Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) and how to apply.

Guidance: About your Child Benefit: Factsheet CH1715
seen at 09:41, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The English and Welsh language factsheets have been updated.

Factsheets are for guidance only and reflect the HMRC position at the time of writing.

Guidance: Tax credits: coming to the United Kingdom - WTC/FS5
seen at 09:41, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of the form WTC/FS5, has been added to page.

Leaflets are for guidance only and reflect HM Revenue and Customs position at the time of writing.

Guidance: Child Benefit information about young people aged 16 or over
seen at 09:41, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This leaflet has been updated to reflect changes to approved training programmes in Northern Ireland.

You can continue to be entitled to Child Benefit for a young person aged 16 or over if they...

Guidance: Oman – Consular Fees
seen at 09:41, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Oman – Consular Fees update

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Oman: list of medical facilities
seen at 09:41, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Oman: list of medical facilities update

This list of medical facilities and practitioners in Oman has been prepared for British nationals who require their services.

Statutory guidance: The Patents Act 1977
seen at 09:35, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated due to changes made by the Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017.

The Patents Act 1977 sets out the requirements for patent applications, how the patent-granting process ...

Guidance: Egypt – Consular Fees
seen at 09:35, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Dear Subscriber, The consular fees exchange rate is now £1 = 24 LE.

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Primary Authority terms and conditions
seen at 09:35, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

These terms and conditions cover matters such as:

partnership scope sharing information confidentiality access to information obligations maintaining details notifications revocation
Form: Primary Authority: summary of direct partnership arrangements template
seen at 09:35, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Primary Authority partners can use this template to capture the practical arrangements they have agreed for the operation of their partnership.

Form: Primary Authority: summary of co-ordinated partnership arrangements template
seen at 09:35, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Primary Authority partners can use this template to capture the practical arrangements they have agreed for the operation of their co-ordinated partnership.

Form: Primary Authority inspection plan template: single partnership function
seen at 09:35, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

An inspection plan sets out how enforcing officers should undertake inspection activity at a business in a Primary Authority partnership. Primary authorities can use this template to create an inspection plan...

Form: Primary Authority inspection plan template: multiple partnership functions
seen at 09:35, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

An inspection plan sets out how enforcing officers should undertake inspection activity at a business in Primary Authority partnership. Primary authorities can use this template to create an inspection plan for...

Form: Primary Authority: extension of time limits template
seen at 09:35, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Primary Authority sets out statutory time limits for enforcement activity. This template allows regulators to request an extension to them.

Form: Primary Authority Advice template: direct partnership
seen at 09:35, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Primary authorities can use this template to produce Primary Authority Advice for a business they partner in a direct partnership.

Form: Primary Authority Advice template: co-ordinated partnership
seen at 09:35, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Primary authorities can use this template to produce Primary Authority Advice for businesses they partner in a co-ordinated partnership.

Form: Primary Authority Advice to Local Authorities template
seen at 09:35, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Primary authorities in direct or co-ordinated partnerships can use this template to produce Primary Authority Advice to Local Authorities.

Statutory guidance: Primary Authority statutory guidance
seen at 09:33, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance revised to support the extension of Primary Authority on 1 October 2017 under the Enterprise Act 2016.

This is the framework for the operation of Primary Authority and sets out essential...

Form: Primary Authority Advice template: identification only
seen at 09:33, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Primary authorities – both direct and co-ordinated – can use this template when Primary Authority Advice is not published in full, to identify that it has been issued in relation to specific regulatory requirements...

Guidance: Overseas pensions: recognised overseas pension schemes notification list
seen at 09:33, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The recognised overseas pension schemes notification list has been updated, 16 schemes have been added and 4 have been removed.

This list contains pension schemes that have told HM Revenue and ...

Press release: Primary Authority changes to benefit 250,000 more businesses
seen at 09:30, 1 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The changes simplify how businesses can comply with regulations by enabling them to choose to work with a single local authority who will offer assured, reliable and tailored regulatory advice.

Around...

News story: Use a website address instead a registered design number
seen at 09:30, 1 October in News and communications (Our copy).
What’s changed?

From today registered design owners can mark their product with a website address to show the product is protected by a registered design. Previously the only way to do this was to put the registered...

Guidance: Guidance on visa applications under Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme)
seen at 02:33, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

Use these guidance notes to understand the details of the Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) and how to apply.

Guidance: About your Child Benefit: Factsheet CH1715
seen at 02:33, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The English and Welsh language factsheets have been updated.

Factsheets are for guidance only and reflect the HMRC position at the time of writing.

Guidance: Whistleblowing: list of prescribed people and bodies
seen at 02:33, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Social Care Wales added to list.

If you decide to blow the whistle to a prescribed person rather than your employer, you must make sure that you’ve chosen the correct person or body for your issue...

Guidance: Tax credits: coming to the United Kingdom - WTC/FS5
seen at 02:33, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of the form WTC/FS5, has been added to page.

Leaflets are for guidance only and reflect HM Revenue and Customs position at the time of writing.

Guidance: Child Benefit information about young people aged 16 or over
seen at 02:33, 1 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This leaflet has been updated to reflect changes to approved training programmes in Northern Ireland.

You can continue to be entitled to Child Benefit for a young person aged 16 or over if they...