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16 October 2017

Open consultation: Streamlined energy and carbon reporting
seen at 23:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Impact Assessment published

This consultation seeks views on the UK government’s proposals for Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting within the Companies Act 2006 business reporting framework...

Open consultation: Streamlined energy and carbon reporting
seen at 22:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Impact Assessment published

This consultation seeks views on the UK government’s proposals for Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting within the Companies Act 2006 business reporting framework...

Transparency data: New school proposals
seen at 20:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Details of local authorities currently seeking proposers' with 3 primary presumption free school specifications for Tadpole Garden Village in Swindon, and Boulton Moor and Drakelow in Derbyshire...

Open consultation: Regulation of nursing associates in England
seen at 20:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

The Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001 sets out the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) powers and duties. Amendments need to be made to the order to provide the NMC with the necessary legal powers to regulate...

Guidance: School census 2017 to 2018: funding report guides
seen at 20:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed references to unresolved duplicates from the local authority funding report as they are not relevant for funding from the autumn census.

Use this report in COLLECT to check the accuracy...

FOI release: FOI release: FCO staff seconded to Office of Tony Blair
seen at 20:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0776-17 relates to members of FCO staff seconded to the Office of the Quartet Representative or the Office of Tony Blair since 2007

FOI release: FOI release: how White Helmets spend funds
seen at 20:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0749-17 relates to how the Syria Civil Defence (SCD) also known as the White Helmets spends funding

Consultation outcome: Bank of England Bill: technical consultation
seen at 20:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with Memorandum of Understanding on resolution planning and financial crisis management October 2017

The Financial Services Act 2012 fundamentally reformed the UK’s system of financial ...

FOI release: FOI release: staff bonuses
seen at 20:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0839-17 relates to staff bonuses for performance related results or, special bonuses

Policy paper: Consumer Protection Partnership update report 2017
seen at 20:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

The Consumer Protection Partnership (CPP) identifies and prioritises areas where there is greatest harm caused to consumers and coordinates action by its members.

This is the fourth report by the CPP ...

Press release: Joint statement by Prime Minister Theresa May and President Jean-Claude Juncker
seen at 20:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The following joint statement was issued by Prime Minister Theresa May and President Jean-Claude Juncker following their working dinner in Brussels on 16 October 2017:

The Prime Minister and the President...

Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: senior investment / commercial banking professional
seen at 18:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

This document is relevant to:

employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers to make the apprenticeships available

The approved standard outlines the skills...

Open consultation: The operational transition of smart meters, including draft legal text
seen at 18:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

The SMETS1 end date is the date after which new installations of SMETS1 meters will not count toward energy suppliers’ rollout obligations. It is currently set at 13 July 2018.

The SMETS1 end date is ...

Decision: Suspended and revoked licences for manufacturers and wholesalers of medicines
seen at 18:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New suspended list added to the page.

Anyone in the pharmaceutical or medicinal supply chain should use this list to ensure they are dealing with a valid licence or authorisation holder.

<...
Corporate report: Independent anti-slavery commissioner’s annual report 2016 to 2017
seen at 18:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

The independent commissioner report includes:

the role of the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner key achievements the commissioner’s priorities supporting data
Guidance: Industrial Emissions Directive derogation: cost-benefit analysis tool
seen at 18:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of the cost benefit analysis tool.

The IED cost-benefit analysis tool helps assess IED derogation requests.

It is for use by derogation applicants and Environment Agency assessors...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Andrew Wilkinson 3 October 2017
seen at 18:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Wilkinson breached Statement of Insolvency Practice 3.3 (‘SIP3.3’) and/or the fundamental principle of professional competence and due care of the Ethics ...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Mr Thomas Fox 3 October 2017 (1)
seen at 18:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Thomas Fox breached Statement of Insolvency Practice 3.3 (Scotland) in that he failed to assess whether a Trust Deed will have a reasonable prospect of becoming...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Mr Thomas Fox 3 October 2017 (2)
seen at 18:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Thomas Fox breached Statement of Insolvency Practice 3.3 (Scotland) in that he failed to assess whether a Trust Deed will have a reasonable prospect of becoming...

Guidance: HS2 Phase One Planning Forum notes for local authorities
seen at 18:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

The Planning Forum notes set out standards and practices to be followed by those implementing Schedule 17, Conditions of Deemed Planning Permission.

Corporate report: 2017 UK annual report on modern slavery
seen at 18:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

The annual report contains:

an assessment of modern slavery in the UK the UK’s existing and future response to modern slavery
Guidance: Apprenticeship funding: legal agreement to enable spending
seen at 18:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added guidance note on the employer agreement.

This agreement gives you the authority to access the funds in your account to manage your apprenticeships. You must agree to all the terms ...

Open consultation: Homelessness code of guidance for local authorities
seen at 18:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

The government is committed to preventing and reducing homelessness, and to no one ever having to spend a night on the streets. That is why we are implementing the most ambitious legislative reform in decades...

Guidance: Homelessness Reduction Act: new burdens funding
seen at 18:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

The government is committed to preventing and reducing homelessness. That is why we are implementing the most ambitious legislative reform in decades, the Homelessness Reduction Act, which will commence...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Michael Harrison
seen at 18:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 0338029 ...
Guidance: MSN 1848 Amendment 1 Seafarers Working & Living Conditions on UK Ships
seen at 18:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

This notice should be read with Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Survey and Inspection) Regulations 2013 (SI No. 2013/1785) and the ILO guidelines for Flag State inspections and replaces MSN 1848...

FOI release: FOI release: FCO websites
seen at 18:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0866-17 relates to the cost of design and maintenance and, the number for visitors for Foreign and Commonwealth (FCO) websites for 2015 to 2016 ï‚·

Statutory guidance: 2018 early years foundation stage: assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA)
seen at 18:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for schools, nurseries, childminders, local authorities and governing bodies responsible for assessing the EYFS profile for children aged 5 and under.

Statutory guidance: 2018 key stage 1: assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA)
seen at 18:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for schools, local authorities and governing bodies responsible for end of KS1 assessment, including KS1 tests, and the phonics screening check.

The arrangements apply to maintained schools...

Statutory guidance: 2018 key stage 2: assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA)
seen at 18:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for schools, local authorities and governing bodies responsible for end of KS2 assessment, including KS2 tests.

The arrangements apply to maintained schools, maintained special schools...

FOI release: FOI release: EU flags bought by the FCO since June 2016
seen at 18:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0781-17 relates to EU flags bought by your department for use in the UK and its missions overseas since June 2016

Transparency data: New school proposals
seen at 18:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Details of local authorities currently seeking proposers' with 3 primary presumption free school specifications for Tadpole Garden Village in Swindon, and Boulton Moor and Drakelow in Derbyshire...

Open consultation: Regulation of nursing associates in England
seen at 18:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

The Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001 sets out the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) powers and duties. Amendments need to be made to the order to provide the NMC with the necessary legal powers to regulate...

Guidance: School census 2017 to 2018: funding report guides
seen at 18:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed references to unresolved duplicates from the local authority funding report as they are not relevant for funding from the autumn census.

Use this report in COLLECT to check the accuracy...

FOI release: FOI release: FCO staff seconded to Office of Tony Blair
seen at 18:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0776-17 relates to members of FCO staff seconded to the Office of the Quartet Representative or the Office of Tony Blair since 2007

FOI release: FOI release: how White Helmets spend funds
seen at 18:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0749-17 relates to how the Syria Civil Defence (SCD) also known as the White Helmets spends funding

Consultation outcome: Bank of England Bill: technical consultation
seen at 18:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with Memorandum of Understanding on resolution planning and financial crisis management October 2017

The Financial Services Act 2012 fundamentally reformed the UK’s system of financial ...

FOI release: FOI release: staff bonuses
seen at 18:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0839-17 relates to staff bonuses for performance related results or, special bonuses

Policy paper: Consumer Protection Partnership update report 2017
seen at 18:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

The Consumer Protection Partnership (CPP) identifies and prioritises areas where there is greatest harm caused to consumers and coordinates action by its members.

This is the fourth report by the CPP ...

The Duchess of Cornwall celebrates inspirational women at the annual Women of the Year lunch
seen at 18:32, 16 October in (Our copy).
Women of the Year
Press release: PM call with Taoiseach Varadkar: 16 Oct 2017
seen at 18:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister spoke to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar this afternoon.

On Storm Ophelia, the Prime Minister expressed her sympathies for the loss of life and...

News story: Keep your charity safe - watch out for phishing scams
seen at 18:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Phishing is when fraudsters attempt to hoax users and get hold of sensitive information such as:

usernames passwords credit card details

They do this through electronic communication like email...

News story: UK scientists part of astronomical landmark result
seen at 18:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Scientists from the University of Leicester and the Mullard Space Science Laboratory at University College London, have been working on the research, thanks to funding from the UK Space Agency.

The outburst...

Press release: PM call with French President Macron: 16 Oct 2017
seen at 18:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister spoke to President Macron of France this afternoon.

On Iran, they both expressed their firm commitment to the nuclear deal, and discussed...

News story: Anne Milton supports Team UK at WorldSkills 2017
seen at 18:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Skills and Apprenticeships Minister Anne Milton is currently attending WorldSkills 2017 in Abu Dhabi. The competition, which runs from 15 – 18 October, brings together apprentices and young people from across...

Press release: UK secures new EU sanctions against North Korea
seen at 18:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson will join his 27 EU counterparts in Luxembourg today to sign off measures taking aim at income streams supporting North Korea’s illegal nuclear and ballistic missile programmes...

Transparency data: Insolvency Service spend - April 2017 to March 2018
seen at 16:38, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September 2017 data added

Details of individual invoices, expense payments or other transactions will be published here within 15 days of the end of each month.

Publication is in the form...

Transparency data: Insolvency Service prompt payment performance
seen at 16:38, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September 2017 data added.

This page provides prompt payment performance statistics published by the Insolvency Service for 3, 8 and 30 days. The data is summarised by financial year.

Guidance: Castlemartin firing notice
seen at 16:38, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Castlemartin firing times November 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: Straightpoint and WCTA Grenade Range firing times
seen at 16:38, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Straightpoint Range and WCTA Grenade Range firing notice November 2017.

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

Guidance: Sennybridge firing notice
seen at 16:38, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Sennybridge firing times November 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...

Statutory guidance: Northampton Marina Leaflet
seen at 16:38, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Image and layout changes to the Northampton Marina Leaflet.

Information about moorings and on-site facilities at Northampton Marina.

Policy paper: Joint Ministerial Committee communiqué: 16 October 2017
seen at 16:38, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

The Joint Ministerial Committee (JMC) on EU negotiations, chaired by the First Secretary of State, brings together the devolved administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: senior investment / commercial banking professional
seen at 16:38, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

This document is relevant to:

employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers to make the apprenticeships available

The approved standard outlines the skills...

Open consultation: Revised guidance for virtual school heads and designated teachers
seen at 16:38, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

We invite views on changes to 2 statutory guidance documents: “Promoting the education of looked after children” and “Roles and responsibilities of designated teachers for looked after children”.

The <...

Open consultation: Corporate parenting, the local offer and personal adviser support
seen at 16:38, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

We are seeking views on:

draft statutory guidance for local authorities on applying the corporate parenting principles to care and pathway planning draft statutory guidance on extending the personal...
Guidance: Class 1A National Insurance contributions on benefits in kind (CWG5)
seen at 16:38, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Information added to paragraph 21 about the facility to pay at the Post Office being withdrawn.

This guide tells you what you need to know and do about Class 1A National Insurance contributions...

Guidance: Valuation Office Agency code of practice for complaints
seen at 16:38, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Welsh translation.

This voluntary code applies to all customers of the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). It is supported by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs’ Code of Practice on complaints. ...

Open consultation: The operational transition of smart meters, including draft legal text
seen at 16:38, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

The SMETS1 end date is the date after which new installations of SMETS1 meters will not count toward energy suppliers’ rollout obligations. It is currently set at 13 July 2018.

The SMETS1 end date is ...

Decision: Suspended and revoked licences for manufacturers and wholesalers of medicines
seen at 16:38, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New suspended list added to the page.

Anyone in the pharmaceutical or medicinal supply chain should use this list to ensure they are dealing with a valid licence or authorisation holder.

<...
Corporate report: Independent anti-slavery commissioner’s annual report 2016 to 2017
seen at 16:38, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

The independent commissioner report includes:

the role of the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner key achievements the commissioner’s priorities supporting data
Guidance: Industrial Emissions Directive derogation: cost-benefit analysis tool
seen at 16:38, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of the cost benefit analysis tool.

The IED cost-benefit analysis tool helps assess IED derogation requests.

It is for use by derogation applicants and Environment Agency assessors...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Andrew Wilkinson 3 October 2017
seen at 16:38, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Wilkinson breached Statement of Insolvency Practice 3.3 (‘SIP3.3’) and/or the fundamental principle of professional competence and due care of the Ethics ...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Mr Thomas Fox 3 October 2017 (1)
seen at 16:38, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Thomas Fox breached Statement of Insolvency Practice 3.3 (Scotland) in that he failed to assess whether a Trust Deed will have a reasonable prospect of becoming...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Mr Thomas Fox 3 October 2017 (2)
seen at 16:37, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Thomas Fox breached Statement of Insolvency Practice 3.3 (Scotland) in that he failed to assess whether a Trust Deed will have a reasonable prospect of becoming...

Guidance: Load securing: vehicle operator guidance
seen at 16:37, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 7.11 'Vehicle transporters' has been updated.

This guidance has been produced by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and representatives from the transport industry. The subject matters...

Notice: VAT Notice 707: Personal Export Scheme
seen at 16:37, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Paragraph 8.4 has been updated to make it clearer to suppliers what their obligations are.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 707 (January 2014). Details of any changes to the previous version...

Notice: BL6 6RX, Armstrongs Aggregates Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:37, 16 October 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: New Computerised Transit System: web declaration completion rules
seen at 16:37, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The guidance has been updated with references to new EU regulations.

The guidance contains details and information for declarants and notifiers on declaration rules for the NCTS, also known as...

Guidance: HS2 Phase One Planning Forum notes for local authorities
seen at 16:37, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

The Planning Forum notes set out standards and practices to be followed by those implementing Schedule 17, Conditions of Deemed Planning Permission.

Transparency data: HS2 Exceptional Hardship Scheme and HS2 Need to Sell Scheme: applications statistics
seen at 16:37, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Stats updated to include September 2017

Need to Sell: panel guidance

In the interests of transparency, the Department for Transport is making available the document issued to Need to Sell Scheme...

Corporate report: 2017 UK annual report on modern slavery
seen at 16:37, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

The annual report contains:

an assessment of modern slavery in the UK the UK’s existing and future response to modern slavery
Guidance: Apprenticeship funding: legal agreement to enable spending
seen at 16:37, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added guidance note on the employer agreement.

This agreement gives you the authority to access the funds in your account to manage your apprenticeships. You must agree to all the terms ...

Guidance: Stainless steel wires imported by Viraj Profiles Ltd (Anti-Dumping Duty 2236)
seen at 16:37, 16 October 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 Union (EU). It is designed to allow the EU to take action against goods that are sold at...

Open consultation: Homelessness code of guidance for local authorities
seen at 16:34, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

The government is committed to preventing and reducing homelessness, and to no one ever having to spend a night on the streets. That is why we are implementing the most ambitious legislative reform in decades...

Guidance: Homelessness Reduction Act: new burdens funding
seen at 16:34, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

The government is committed to preventing and reducing homelessness. That is why we are implementing the most ambitious legislative reform in decades, the Homelessness Reduction Act, which will commence...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Michael Harrison
seen at 16:34, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions herself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 0338029 ...
Guidance: MSN 1848 Amendment 1 Seafarers Working & Living Conditions on UK Ships
seen at 16:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

This notice should be read with Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Survey and Inspection) Regulations 2013 (SI No. 2013/1785) and the ILO guidelines for Flag State inspections and replaces MSN 1848...

Guidance: Accreditation of GCSEs and A levels for teaching from 2018
seen at 16:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to GCSE Turkish: awaiting 4th submission.

The timetable shows the dates by which exam boards have to send their specifications to Ofqual for consideration. As we receive and accredit specifications...

FOI release: FOI release: FCO websites
seen at 16:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0866-17 relates to the cost of design and maintenance and, the number for visitors for Foreign and Commonwealth (FCO) websites for 2015 to 2016 ï‚·

Statutory guidance: 2018 early years foundation stage: assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA)
seen at 16:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for schools, nurseries, childminders, local authorities and governing bodies responsible for assessing the EYFS profile for children aged 5 and under.

Statutory guidance: 2018 key stage 1: assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA)
seen at 16:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for schools, local authorities and governing bodies responsible for end of KS1 assessment, including KS1 tests, and the phonics screening check.

The arrangements apply to maintained schools...

Statutory guidance: 2018 key stage 2: assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA)
seen at 16:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for schools, local authorities and governing bodies responsible for end of KS2 assessment, including KS2 tests.

The arrangements apply to maintained schools, maintained special schools...

FOI release: FOI release: EU flags bought by the FCO since June 2016
seen at 16:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0781-17 relates to EU flags bought by your department for use in the UK and its missions overseas since June 2016

The British in Westphalia 1945–2017
seen at 16:30, 16 October in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Special Exhibition "Briten in Westfalen" at the Stadtmuseum Paderborn from 20 Oct 17 to 28 Feb 18.

Read More ...

Press release: Director scamming small businesses hit by large ban
seen at 16:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Sarah Elizabeth White, also known as Sarah Regan, has been disqualified from acting as a director following an investigation by the Insolvency Service.

She was director of Manchester-based Harrison Black...

Press release: James Brokenshire statement on Storm Ophelia
seen at 16:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP said:

Over the past 24 hours, I have been in regular contact with the Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service and representatives...

News story: Exploration Education and Outreach Grants Awarded
seen at 16:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

A total of &pound;122 000 has been awarded for these exciting new projects.

The following partners have been awarded funds for projects that support the objectives of the Agency’s education and exploration...

News story: Brown trout return to Newcastle-under-Lyme
seen at 16:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

This follows successful work to improve the ecology and habitat of the brook.

The Lyme Brook runs through the heart of the town, and has suffered from poor water quality from as far back as the industrial...

Press release: Foreign Office Minister visits Riyadh
seen at 16:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

In meetings during the visit, including with Foreign Minister Al Jubeir, Mr Burt highlighted common UK-Gulf security interests and discussed a range of issues. These included UK support for Vision 2030, the need...

Press release: Furniture director shelved with a 6 year ban
seen at 16:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Rebecca Dale-Essex, of London, knowingly removed the money over a 24 day period prior to the company going into liquidation. She was the sole director of Belle Maison Direct Limited, which sold children’s furniture...

News story: London and the South East top apprentices and apprentice employers announced
seen at 16:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The National Apprenticeship Awards, now in their 14th year, showcase the successes and benefits of apprenticeships across England in the last year. We announced the winners and highly commended entries at an ...

Speech: The Fourth Industrial Revolution
seen at 16:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

One of the roles of Parliament is to cast ahead, to look to the horizon, and tackle the great challenges of our time.

So I applaud the creation of the APPG on the fourth industrial revolution, which surely...

Press release: UK sponsors East Africa Standby Force map exercise
seen at 16:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

On 13 October, British Defence Attaché to Ethiopia, Colonel Matt Munro handed over certificates to East Africa Standby Force (EASF) military personnel who completed logistic map exercise at the EASF headquarters...

News story: Autonomy of Hazardous Scene Assessment Phase 2 – ‘MINERVA’
seen at 16:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Part of the Government’s innovation initiative, the project is funded jointly by the Ministry of Defence science and technology portfolio and by the Home Office.

The overall competition is worth nearly...

Press release: Progress made at EU talks with devolved governments
seen at 16:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Agreement has been reached between the UK Government and the devolved administrations on the principles that will underpin the process for bringing back powers from the EU to the UK.

The agreement came...

News story: Future Cities mission to Australia: applications now open
seen at 16:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Applications are open for Innovate UK’s 2018 Future Cities delegation to Australia. The mission - taking place from 12 to 16 March 2018 - is a valuable opportunity to build new business collaborations overseas...

News story: The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport reappoints Paul Lee as Chairman of the Horserace Betting Levy Board.
seen at 16:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Paul Lee was initially appointed Chairman of the Horserace Betting Levy Board with effect from 1 October 2009, and his appointment was renewed for a further four years from 1 October 2013.

Paul spent ...

Press release: Development halted for property director with an 11 year ban
seen at 16:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

A criminal investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) found that Avril Elliott had fraudulently reclaimed VAT between August 2008 and August 2013. On 7 July 2016 she pleaded guilty to fraudulently reclaiming...

Press release: Check your oil tanks for winter
seen at 16:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency is urging people to check their storage tanks for leaks to protect the environment and reduce the risk of potentially large financial losses.

With winter approaching, many households...

Press release: Progress made at EU talks with devolved governments
seen at 16:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The agreement came at a Joint Ministerial Committee (EN) in London today chaired by the First Secretary of State Damian Green MP with the Scottish and Welsh Governments. A representative from the Northern Ireland...

Press release: Government actions a further step in homeless prevention
seen at 16:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

New guidance to make sure local authorities intervene earlier to help prevent families and individuals becoming homeless in the first place has been published today (16 October 2017).

The guidance, which...

Press release: South London man convicted for large number of unlicensed medicines
seen at 16:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Kim-Andre Frantzen, of Kenley, South London, was sentenced today at Guildford Crown Court for the supply and possession of substantial quantities of unlicensed medicines.

MHRA investigators raided properties...

Guidance: Universal Credit transition to full service
seen at 14:37, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated list of jobcentre areas and local authorities that will move to the Universal Credit full service between October 2017 and September 2018.

‘Universal Credit Transition Rollout...

FOI release: Fuel duty
seen at 14:37, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

The Treasury responds to a request for the revenue collected from fuel duty in the UK and broken down for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Guidance: Fees for citizenship applications
seen at 14:37, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated fees.

Read this information to find out how much you need to pay to apply for citizenship or right of abode in the UK.

This includes fees for status checks, duplicate certificates...

Guidance: Powers of attorney and registered land (PG9)
seen at 14:37, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 2.7 has been amended to clarify the extent to which a lasting power of attorney allows the attorney to make gifts.

This guide gives advice on the evidence HM Land Registry needs when an...

FOI release: Highways England Learning and Development framework FOI
seen at 14:37, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for a list of names, and registered jurisdiction, of the companies who were successful on the Highways England Learning and Development Framework – Lots...

Decision: Suspended and revoked licences for manufacturers and wholesalers of medicines
seen at 14:37, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of suspended manufacturers.

Anyone in the pharmaceutical or medicinal supply chain should use this list to ensure they are dealing with a valid licence or authorisation holder.

<...
Form: MAT Development and Improvement Fund application
seen at 14:37, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

The Multi-academy trust (MAT) Development and Improvement Fund (MDIF) aims to provide additional funding to trusts in order to improve schools and increase social mobility.

You should read the guide...

Guidance: School workforce census 2017: guides
seen at 14:36, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the documents to clarify the difference between credibility reports and credibility checks.

These guides will help schools and local authorities:

understand the purpose of the census...
Consultation outcome: Driving offences and penalties relating to causing death or serious injury
seen at 14:36, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation response published.

The government recognises that there is public concern about sentencing for offenders who kill or seriously injure others on the road and is committed to making...

Corporate report: Sixteenth meeting of the Libraries Taskforce
seen at 14:36, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

The minutes of the sixteenth meeting of the Libraries Taskforce.

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 14:36, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Daily update of the unclaimed estates list

The Division publishes a list of unclaimed estates which have been recently referred, but not yet administered, and historic cases which have been administered...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 14:36, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Dartmoor firing times week commencing 16 October 2017

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

Transparency data: HM Land Registry workforce management information: September 2017
seen at 14:36, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Data covers:

payroll staff by grade non-payroll staff by type headcount staff numbers full-time equivalent staff numbers staff costs

These figures are not official statistics. They are internal...

Research and analysis: Reservoir safety post-incident annual reports
seen at 14:36, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Post-incident reporting for UK reservoirs new report added. This report gives the details of the 4 reservoir incidents reported to us in 2016.

The Environment Agency has produced an annual report...

Open consultation: Criteria for designating bodies in the police super-complaints system
seen at 14:36, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

This consultation seeks views on the criteria an organisation will need to meet in order to be eligible for designation as a super-complainant.

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: causative agents report for 2017
seen at 14:36, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 41, 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...

Policy paper: 5G Testbeds & Trials Prospectus
seen at 14:35, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

The Government has a
clear ambition for the UK 
to be a global leader in the next generation of mobile technology – 5G. This document provides an overview of why the government’s 5G programme is being set up, ...

Promotional material: Appointments to the councils of UK Research and Innovation
seen at 14:35, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

UK Research and Innovation is a new organisation that, from 1 April 2018, will bring together the 7 Research Councils, Innovate UK and Research England. Each of these bodies will be led by an Executive...

Guidance: India – Consular Fees
seen at 14:35, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Change in Consular Fee effect from 17 October 2017

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Chapter 08: appendix FM family members (immigration directorate instructions)
seen at 14:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Family life as a partner or parent 5 year routes'.

Chapter 8 deals with how applications from families applying after 9 July 2012 under Immigration Rules, chapter 8, appendix FM, are handled...

Decision: CAC Outcome: Unite the Union & Skanska
seen at 14:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/1023(2017) Unite the Union & Skanska – Acceptance decision issued.

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views of the parties...
Transparency data: 16 to 19 allocation data: 2017 to 2018 academic year
seen at 14:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Colleges, schools, academies and other institutions receive annual funding from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). This spreadsheet tells you how funds were allocated for 16 to 19 education in the...

Transparency data: Schools block funding allocations 2017 to 2018
seen at 14:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

The schools included in this dataset are all maintained schools and academies in England funded through the schools block.

A detailed data file accompanies this report and contains the funding formula...

Guidance: Nationalities
seen at 14:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

This guide lists the standard nationalities that can be sent to us.

Guidance: Teacher misconduct: forthcoming professional conduct hearings
seen at 14:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: forthcoming removed for Mr Michael Harrison

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...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Nexen GB Limited
seen at 14:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1521

Applicant Nexen Petroleum U.K. Limited objected to the name used by Nexen GB Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

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

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Brown Forman Corporation (Finlandia) Ltd
seen at 14:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1259

Applicant Brown Forman Corporation and Brown Forman Finland Ltd objected to the name used by Brown Forman Corporation (Finlandia) Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: EUTM International Limited
seen at 14:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1426

Applicant European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) objected to the name used by EUTM International Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: EUIPO International Limited
seen at 14:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1405

Applicant European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) objected to the name used by EUIPO International Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Lloyds Finance Group Ltd
seen at 14:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1468

Applicant Lloyds Bank Plc objected to the name used by Lloyds Finance Group Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where...

Guidance: Company Names Tribunal undefended decisions and orders
seen at 14:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Decisions O/495/17, O/496/17, O/497/17, O/498/17 and O/499/17 added.

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

Pre 2014 undefended decisions

Transparency data: Insolvency Service Government Procurement Card transactions - April 2017 to March 2018
seen at 14:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September 2017 data added

The Insolvency Service uses the Government Procurement Card as a payment tool to help control spending on low value, high volume transactions. The use of cards is managed...

Transparency data: Insolvency Service spend - April 2017 to March 2018
seen at 14:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September 2017 data added

Details of individual invoices, expense payments or other transactions will be published here within 15 days of the end of each month.

Publication is in the form...

Transparency data: Insolvency Service prompt payment performance
seen at 14:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September 2017 data added.

This page provides prompt payment performance statistics published by the Insolvency Service for 3, 8 and 30 days. The data is summarised by financial year.

Guidance: Castlemartin firing notice
seen at 14:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Castlemartin firing times November 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: Straightpoint and WCTA Grenade Range firing times
seen at 14:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Straightpoint Range and WCTA Grenade Range firing notice November 2017.

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

Guidance: Sennybridge firing notice
seen at 14:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Sennybridge firing times November 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...

Statutory guidance: Northampton Marina Leaflet
seen at 14:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Image and layout changes to the Northampton Marina Leaflet.

Information about moorings and on-site facilities at Northampton Marina.

Notice: Tariff Stop Press Notice 31 (2017): amendments to commodity codes in chapters 3 and 87
seen at 14:32, 16 October 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 ...

Conference: Putting users’ needs at the heart of improving health and social care statistics
seen at 14:30, 16 October in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

We would like to invite expressions of interest to attend this conference to be held on Tuesday 28 November in central London.

The key note address will be given by Professor David Spiegelhalter, Winton...

Press release: Life sentences for killer drivers
seen at 14:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).
life sentences will be introduced for those who cause death by dangerous driving, and for careless drivers who kill while under the influence of drink or drugs new offence of causing serious injury through ...
Press release: Government outlines plan to become the UK’s most inclusive employer by 2020
seen at 14:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Civil Service Diversity & Inclusion Strategy outlines a range of ambitious proposals to achieve this aim, including:

to build a dedicated ethnic minority programme to improve the representation...
Press release: Nationwide competition brings 5G one step closer
seen at 14:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The “5G Testbeds and Trials” competition is part of the UK Government’s &pound;740m National Productivity Investment Fund (NPIF) to support the next generation of digital infrastructure, including 5G and...

Press release: River transfer project gives local communities more say
seen at 14:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

A project designed to give local organisations and communities more say over the management of local watercourses has entered a new phase with the launch of public drop-ins in four pilot areas throughout October...

Press release: Director scamming small businesses hit by large ban
seen at 14:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Sarah Elizabeth White, also known as Sarah Regan, has been disqualified from acting as a director following an investigation by the Insolvency Service.

She was director of Manchester-based Harrison Black...

Press release: CMA requires sale of East Midlands adult mental health hospital
seen at 14:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Universal Health Services, Inc. – through its subsidiary Cygnet Health Care Limited (Cygnet) – acquired Cambian Adult Services in December 2016. Both companies run hospitals providing rehabilitation services ...

Press release: Statement by the British Ambassador to the UAE, Philip Parham
seen at 14:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Office staff around the world work hard to support British people who need our help. You can talk to a member of the consular team 24/7 by calling the Foreign Office, or the local Embassy number. Our ...

Press release: Badsey Brook flood scheme open day
seen at 14:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The open day will be held on Wednesday 25 October between 2pm and 6pm at:

West End Lane (access via site entrance) Broadway

It will give visitors the opportunity to see the construction works...

Press release: Opportunity for residents and business to find out more about plans to reduce flood risk in Otley
seen at 14:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Otley residents and businesses are being invited to come along and meet the team at a drop-in event on Tuesday 17 October.

Visitors to the drop in will have an opportunity to meet representatives from...

Speech: Approbation of the Lord Mayor Elect ceremony
seen at 14:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

My Lord Mayor Elect, I am commanded by Her Majesty The Queen to convey Her Majesty’s express approval of the choice of the citizens of London in electing you to be Lord Mayor for the coming year.

It is...

News story: Civil news: understanding when a case needs exceptional funding
seen at 14:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Remember to make the correct selections when working your way through the online legal aid funding application process if you want to avoid delays.

More than 100 applications or amendments a month are...

Press release: UK government ramps up support for SME trade
seen at 14:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK’s export credit agency, is on Monday 16 October launching a new partnership with 5 major high street banks allowing smaller businesses to access millions of pounds in government...

Guidance: Childcare protocols between Ofsted and other organisations
seen at 11:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minor updates to contact and address details.

Women’s Aid Federation protocol updated 23 November 2016. The other protocols are for reference only: new versions will be published late 2016.

Open consultation: Draft legislation: The Corporation Tax (Simplified Arrangements for Group Relief) (Amendment) Regulations 2017
seen at 11:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue and Customs has published draft regulations and a draft explanatory memorandum.

The draft regulations set out how companies can enter into simplified arrangements in respect of claims and surrenders...

Guidance: Call for bids: Provision of Gardening overhaul, Landscaping and Maintenance services
seen at 11:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

All Tender documentation will be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO’s eProcurement Portal BRAVOSolution.

Tenders not submitted...

Statistical data set: Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices, weekly average
seen at 11:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added current and weekly price datasets.

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

Guidance: HS2 Design: Case Studies
seen at 11:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Arts and mobilisation case studies added

The High speed Two (HS2) Independent Design Panel was set up in 2015 to help HS2 Ltd realise its aim of applying the best design principles to all its work...

Notice: HS2 Phase Two land access agreements
seen at 11:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

High Speed Two (HS2) require land access to undertake environmental, ground investigation and sound and vibration surveys on land adjoining the proposed railway routes.

These are the current template ...

Transparency data: DFID Special Advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings returns
seen at 11:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Aril to June 2017 data added

Information about DFID’s special advisers business expenses, gifts received and meetings with external organisations. The information and data is published quarterly...

Transparency data: DFID Parliamentary Under Secretary of State gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings with external organisations
seen at 11:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Return for April to June 2017 added

DFID publishes details of ministers’ meetings with external organisations, gifts (given and received), hospitality and overseas travel on a quarterly basis.

Transparency data: DFID Minister of State gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings with external organisations
seen at 11:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Returns for Ministers of State: Stewart and Bates: April to June 2017

DFID publishes details of ministers’ meetings with external organisations, gifts (given and received), hospitality and overseas...

Transparency data: DFID Secretary of State gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings with external organisations
seen at 11:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Return for April to June 2017 added

DFID publishes details of ministers’ meetings with external organisations, gifts (given and received), hospitality and overseas travel on a quarterly basis.

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: students
seen at 11:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This document lists institutions licensed to sponsor migrant students under Tier 4. It includes information about the category of students they’re licensed to sponsor and their...

Promotional material: Dealmakers for the Global Entrepreneur Programme
seen at 11:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: October 2017 update.

Document includes what the dealmakers work on and previous roles. See information about the Global Entrepreneur Programme (GEP).

Notice: Tariff Stop Press Notice 36 (2017): amendments to commodity codes in chapters 3 and 11
seen at 11:33, 16 October 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 CHIEF.

Transparency data: UK Atomic Energy Authority prompt payment data: 2017 to 2018
seen at 11:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Force published: Period 6 and Quarter 2 added

This shows invoices paid by the UK Atomic Energy Authority within 5, 10 and 30 days of receipt from 2017 to 2018, as part of the government’s commitment...

Guidance: Model terms and conditions for services contracts
seen at 11:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised DWP terms and conditions for contracts for services - version 4 (24 May 2017).

The DWP model terms and conditions are applied to all services contracts where the anticipated contract value...

Transparency data: DBS register of interests
seen at 11:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated documents to July 2017

Register of interests for the board members of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

You can find out more about DBS board members in the management...

Decision: Risks to charities from an individual associated with terrorism - Syed Hoque
seen at 11:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

A report of a Commission case on Risks to charities from an individual associated with terrorism - Syed Hoque.

Decision: Risks to charities from an individual associated with terrorism - Mashoud Miah
seen at 11:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

A report of a Commission case on Risks to charities from an individual associated with terrorism - Mashoud Miah.

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: workers
seen at 11:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This document lists Tier 2 and 5 sponsors. It includes information about the category of workers they’re licensed to sponsor and their sponsorship rating.

Guidance: Individual Savings Account (ISA): list of authorised managers
seen at 11:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Individual Savings Account (ISA): list of authorised managers has been updated with a number of additions, amendments and deletions.

The attached list will enable you to view persons authorised...

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

Updated: Planned downtime added for Customs Handling of Import Export Freight (CHIEF).

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

Guidance: Mortgage providers and lenders who accept a SA302 tax calculation and a tax year overview
seen at 11:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 3 entries added to the list - Atom Bank, Principality Building Society and Vida Homeloans.

These lenders accept either:

a copy of your tax calculation (SA302) printed from your HM...
Guidance: Hungary – List of Lawyers
seen at 11:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest update: 12 October 2017

This list of English-speaking lawyers in Hungary has been prepared for British nationals who require legal advice.

Guidance: Universal Credit transition to full service
seen at 11:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published updated list of jobcentre areas and local authorities that will move to the Universal Credit full service between October 2017 and September 2018.

‘Universal Credit Transition Rollout...

FOI release: Fuel duty
seen at 11:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

The Treasury responds to a request for the revenue collected from fuel duty in the UK and broken down for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Use your eyes and ears to avoid pension scams, TPR warns
seen at 11:31, 16 October in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
TPR has launched new online messaging urging consumers to keep their eyes and ears open for pension scams.
Press release: Industry-led review details plans to supercharge UK Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry
seen at 11:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The government has been urged to help the UK become the clear world leader in the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) – to boost productivity, advance health care, improve services for customers and unlock...

News story: Foreign Secretary hosts talks with European foreign ministers
seen at 11:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Boris Johnson was joined by the foreign ministers of Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia at Chevening House to discuss shared challenges and the UK’s continued committed...

News story: CMA accepts Origin’s remedy proposal
seen at 11:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Origin and Bunn are 2 of the 3 main suppliers of fertiliser to farmers and farmers’ merchants in the central/eastern region of Scotland.

In its initial investigation, the Competition and Markets Authority...

Press release: Regulator publishes reports of cases involving individuals convicted of terrorism offences
seen at 11:30, 16 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Charity Commission has published reports for two regulatory compliance cases involving individuals who were convicted of terrorism offences and whose actions were linked to charity. The reports demonstrate...

Guidance: Expert report content
seen at 10:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

This guidance sets out the legal requirements for expert reports and requirements imposed by certain prosecuting authorities. It also provides advice in relation to the application of those requirements and more...

Guidance: Non-expert technical statements
seen at 10:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

This guidance sets out the legal requirements and Regulator’s requirements for non-expert technical statements. It also provides advice in relation to the application of those requirements and more generally.

National Statistics: Birth Characteristics in England and Wales: 2016
seen at 10:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Guidance: Childcare protocols between Ofsted and other organisations
seen at 10:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minor updates to contact and address details.

Women’s Aid Federation protocol updated 23 November 2016. The other protocols are for reference only: new versions will be published late 2016.

National Statistics: Exports and imports statistics by country for UK trade in services, Quarter 2 (Apr to June) 2017
seen at 10:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Open consultation: Draft legislation: The Corporation Tax (Simplified Arrangements for Group Relief) (Amendment) Regulations 2017
seen at 10:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue and Customs has published draft regulations and a draft explanatory memorandum.

The draft regulations set out how companies can enter into simplified arrangements in respect of claims and surrenders...

Guidance: Call for bids: Provision of Gardening overhaul, Landscaping and Maintenance services
seen at 10:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

All Tender documentation will be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO’s eProcurement Portal BRAVOSolution.

Tenders not submitted...

Statistical data set: Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices, weekly average
seen at 10:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added current and weekly price datasets.

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

Guidance: HS2 Design: Case Studies
seen at 10:33, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Arts and mobilisation case studies added

The High speed Two (HS2) Independent Design Panel was set up in 2015 to help HS2 Ltd realise its aim of applying the best design principles to all its work...

Notice: HS2 Phase Two land access agreements
seen at 10:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

High Speed Two (HS2) require land access to undertake environmental, ground investigation and sound and vibration surveys on land adjoining the proposed railway routes.

These are the current template ...

Transparency data: DFID Special Advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings returns
seen at 10:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Aril to June 2017 data added

Information about DFID’s special advisers business expenses, gifts received and meetings with external organisations. The information and data is published quarterly...

Transparency data: DFID Parliamentary Under Secretary of State gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings with external organisations
seen at 10:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Return for April to June 2017 added

DFID publishes details of ministers’ meetings with external organisations, gifts (given and received), hospitality and overseas travel on a quarterly basis.

Transparency data: DFID Minister of State gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings with external organisations
seen at 10:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Returns for Ministers of State: Stewart and Bates: April to June 2017

DFID publishes details of ministers’ meetings with external organisations, gifts (given and received), hospitality and overseas...

Transparency data: DFID Secretary of State gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings with external organisations
seen at 10:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Return for April to June 2017 added

DFID publishes details of ministers’ meetings with external organisations, gifts (given and received), hospitality and overseas travel on a quarterly basis.

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: students
seen at 10:32, 16 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance.

This document lists institutions licensed to sponsor migrant students under Tier 4. It includes information about the category of students they’re licensed to sponsor and their...