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27 October 2017

Research and analysis: Meningococcal disease: laboratory confirmed cases in England
seen at 20:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added HPR 11(38) annual report.

These data provide details by age group, region and capsular groups.

Epidemiological year runs from 1 July to 30 June the following year.

Research and analysis: Health Protection Report volume 11 (2017)
seen at 20:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 11(38) news and one infection report uploaded

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

Guidance: DH non-executive appointments
seen at 20:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with new SaBTO member.

Details about appointments made to the department’s public bodies and expert committees.

For further information on non-executive appointments please contact...

Guidance: High needs strategic planning fund
seen at 18:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated high needs benchmarking tool to include the latest available data for 2017 to 2018 and the impact of the final national funding formula.

These documents provide local authorities with:

Statutory guidance: Access to Work provider guidance
seen at 18:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published version 2 of the Access to Work holistic assessment provider guidance (now dated October 2017), including a revised Annex D: assessment contracts management information.

Read the Access...

Transparency data: Papers for the board’s March 2017 meeting
seen at 18:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

The attached minutes document contain minutes from the previous meeting held on 25 January 2017 and any matters arising from it.

Transparency data: Papers for the board’s May 2017 meeting
seen at 18:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

The attached minutes document contain minutes from the previous meeting held on 22 March 2017 and any matters arising from it.

FOI release: Corrosive substances FOI
seen at 18:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for information asking for information relating to corrosive substances used by Highways England.

Form: Request by a company for information about a vehicle (form V888/2)
seen at 18:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: PDF updated.

The V888/2 application form is for companies who want to apply for information about specific vehicles from DVLA’s vehicle records. They will need to show ‘reasonable cause’ for why...

Guidance: Detainees who refuse to eat or drink
seen at 18:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance: 'Food and fluid refusal assessment record' and 'Food and fluid refusal interview record'.

Home Office detention services order about handling and recording detainees who refuse...

Transparency data: FCO prompt payment data for 2017 to 2018
seen at 18:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: July to September data added

Data showing the percentage of invoices to the FCO paid within 5 and 30 working days of receipt, for the 2017 to 2018 financial year.

Form: War Pensions Unemployability Supplement
seen at 18:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced form with latest version

Once the form is completed please send the form to the address noted on the form.

If you have any other enquiries you can contact the Veterans UK as detailed...

Decision: CAC Outcome: RMT & STM Security Group (UK) Ltd
seen at 18:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/1012(2017) RMT & STM Security Group (UK) Ltd – Recognition decision issued.

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views ...
Corporate report: Creative Scotland National Lottery Distribution Fund Annual Report and Accounts 16-17
seen at 18:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Creative Scotland National Lottery Distribution Fund Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2017 – HC 519. Accounts presented to Parliament pursuant to Section 34 (3) of the National Lottery etc...

Transparency data: Lancashire and West Yorkshire Headteacher Board
seen at 18:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with minutes from 28 June 2017 meeting.

The Lancashire and West Yorkshire Headteacher Board supports Regional Schools Commissioner Vicky Beer.

More information on the ...

Transparency data: North of England Headteacher Board
seen at 18:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with minutes from 29 June 2017 meeting and 13 July 2017 meeting.

The North of England Headteacher Board supports Regional Schools Commissioner Janet Renou.

More information...

Transparency data: South-West England Headteacher Board
seen at 18:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with minutes from 14 July 2017 meeting.

The South-West England Headteacher Board supports Regional Schools Commissioner Rebecca Clark.

More information on the responsibilities...

Map: River Thames investment programme 2017 to 2018 map
seen at 18:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This map has been updated. October 2017.

Map of the River Thames 2017 to 2018 investment programme to help you plan your cruising over the winter.

FOI release: Concrete & Steel Barriers
seen at 18:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for information relating to the amount, and policy related to, concrete and steel barriers on Highway England’s network.

Guidance: DAO qualification handbooks: level 2 courses
seen at 18:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated: DAO Level 2 Award for Tracked Vehicle Maintenance: qualification handbook, DAO Level 2 Award in Leading Individuals and Teams: qualification handbook, DAO Level 2 Award in Postal and Courier...

Guidance: DAO qualification handbooks: level 3 courses
seen at 18:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement: qualification handbook, Level 3 Award in Defence Harassment Investigation: qualification handbook, Level 3 Certificate in Supervisory...

Guidance: DAO qualification handbooks: level 4 courses
seen at 18:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated DAO Level 4 Certificate for Military Personnel Technical Administrators: qualification handbook, and DAO Level 4 Certificate for Regimental Administrative Officers: qualification handbook...

Guidance: What does the Armed Forces Covenant mean for communities?
seen at 18:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated version of 'A guide for local authorities: how to deliver the covenant in your area'.

Armed Forces Covenants by region:

Scotland North east North west...
Research and analysis: Meningococcal disease: laboratory confirmed cases in England
seen at 18:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added HPR 11(38) annual report.

These data provide details by age group, region and capsular groups.

Epidemiological year runs from 1 July to 30 June the following year.

Invitation to tender: Understanding effective part-time provision in higher education
seen at 18:31, 27 October in OFFA (Our copy).
Invitation to tender: Understanding how institutions approach effective part-time provision in English higher education for students from under-represented and disadvantaged backgrounds

Part-time students are...

Press release: Foreign Secretary visits Lisbon and Paris
seen at 18:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary is this morning in Lisbon, for his first official visit to Portugal. Boris Johnson will meet his opposite number Foreign Minister Santos Silva to discuss negotiations on the UK exit from...

Speech: International Religious Freedom Day 2017
seen at 18:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Lord Ahmad’s video message for International Religious Freedom Day

International Religious Freedom Day

Speech

Thank you Jim, and my thanks to you and your APPG [the All Party Parliamentary Group...

Press release: Statement on UDI made by Catalan regional parliament: 27 October 2017
seen at 18:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The UK does not and will not recognise the Unilateral Declaration of Independence made by the Catalan regional parliament. It is based on a vote that was declared...

Guidance: Performance tables: approved qualifications and discount codes
seen at 16:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to Key stage 4 qualifications and 16 to 18 qualifications spreadsheets to finalise discount codes.

This information is for:

awarding organisations schools colleges

We use...

Guidance: Key stage 4 qualifications, discount codes and point scores
seen at 16:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to key stage 4 qualifications spreadsheet to finalise discount codes.

This information is for:

awarding organisations schools colleges

We use discount codes to group qualifications...

Guidance: School performance: 2017 point scores for 16 to 18 qualifications
seen at 16:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated ‘Performance points for qualifications counting in the 16 to 18 performance tables 2017’ with corrected points for 42 qualifications.

We give a point value to all qualifications in the <...

Guidance: High needs strategic planning fund
seen at 16:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated high needs benchmarking tool to include the latest available data for 2017 to 2018 and the impact of the final national funding formula.

These documents provide local authorities with:

Notice: GL4 3BW, Unilever UK Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

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

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

Guidance: New Computerised Transit System Web: service availability and issues
seen at 16:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The issues affecting this service have now been resolved and the full service is available.

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

Guidance: New Computerised Transit System email: service availability and issues
seen at 16:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The issues affecting this service have now been resolved and the full service is available.

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

Guidance: European passport return service: Greater London
seen at 16:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Contact details for Hammersmith and Fulham added.

Use this guide to find the details of local authorities in London that offer a European passport return service for a registration certificate...

Statutory guidance: Access to Work provider guidance
seen at 16:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published version 2 of the Access to Work holistic assessment provider guidance (now dated October 2017), including a revised Annex D: assessment contracts management information.

Read the Access...

Transparency data: Papers for the board’s March 2017 meeting
seen at 16:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

The attached minutes document contain minutes from the previous meeting held on 25 January 2017 and any matters arising from it.

Transparency data: Papers for the board’s May 2017 meeting
seen at 16:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

The attached minutes document contain minutes from the previous meeting held on 22 March 2017 and any matters arising from it.

FOI release: Corrosive substances FOI
seen at 16:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for information asking for information relating to corrosive substances used by Highways England.

Form: Request by a company for information about a vehicle (form V888/2)
seen at 16:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: PDF updated.

The V888/2 application form is for companies who want to apply for information about specific vehicles from DVLA’s vehicle records. They will need to show ‘reasonable cause’ for why...

Guidance: Detainees who refuse to eat or drink
seen at 16:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance: 'Food and fluid refusal assessment record' and 'Food and fluid refusal interview record'.

Home Office detention services order about handling and recording detainees who refuse...

Transparency data: FCO prompt payment data for 2017 to 2018
seen at 16:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: July to September data added

Data showing the percentage of invoices to the FCO paid within 5 and 30 working days of receipt, for the 2017 to 2018 financial year.

Form: War Pensions Unemployability Supplement
seen at 16:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced form with latest version

Once the form is completed please send the form to the address noted on the form.

If you have any other enquiries you can contact the Veterans UK as detailed...

Decision: CAC Outcome: RMT & STM Security Group (UK) Ltd
seen at 16:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/1012(2017) RMT & STM Security Group (UK) Ltd – Recognition decision issued.

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views ...
Corporate report: Creative Scotland National Lottery Distribution Fund Annual Report and Accounts 16-17
seen at 16:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Creative Scotland National Lottery Distribution Fund Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2017 – HC 519. Accounts presented to Parliament pursuant to Section 34 (3) of the National Lottery etc...

Transparency data: Lancashire and West Yorkshire Headteacher Board
seen at 16:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with minutes from 28 June 2017 meeting.

The Lancashire and West Yorkshire Headteacher Board supports Regional Schools Commissioner Vicky Beer.

More information on the ...

Transparency data: North of England Headteacher Board
seen at 16:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with minutes from 29 June 2017 meeting and 13 July 2017 meeting.

The North of England Headteacher Board supports Regional Schools Commissioner Janet Renou.

More information...

Transparency data: South-West England Headteacher Board
seen at 16:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with minutes from 14 July 2017 meeting.

The South-West England Headteacher Board supports Regional Schools Commissioner Rebecca Clark.

More information on the responsibilities...

Notice: River Thames investment programme 2017 to 2018
seen at 16:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to issue 2 October 2017.

The locks will be closed from the first date listed and re-open the day after the final date.

Map: River Thames investment programme 2017 to 2018 map
seen at 16:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This map has been updated. October 2017.

Map of the River Thames 2017 to 2018 investment programme to help you plan your cruising over the winter.

Guidance: HM Land Registry's Business Gateway: compatible software suppliers
seen at 16:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Evolutionary Legal Forms added to list of suppliers with integrated Information Services and electronic Document Registration Service.

Details about which suppliers have developed software that...

FOI release: Concrete & Steel Barriers
seen at 16:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for information relating to the amount, and policy related to, concrete and steel barriers on Highway England’s network.

Guidance: DAO qualification handbooks: level 2 courses
seen at 16:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated: DAO Level 2 Award for Tracked Vehicle Maintenance: qualification handbook, DAO Level 2 Award in Leading Individuals and Teams: qualification handbook, DAO Level 2 Award in Postal and Courier...

Guidance: DAO qualification handbooks: level 3 courses
seen at 16:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement: qualification handbook, Level 3 Award in Defence Harassment Investigation: qualification handbook, Level 3 Certificate in Supervisory...

Guidance: DAO qualification handbooks: level 4 courses
seen at 16:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated DAO Level 4 Certificate for Military Personnel Technical Administrators: qualification handbook, and DAO Level 4 Certificate for Regimental Administrative Officers: qualification handbook...

Guidance: What does the Armed Forces Covenant mean for communities?
seen at 16:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated version of 'A guide for local authorities: how to deliver the covenant in your area'.

Armed Forces Covenants by region:

Scotland North east North west...
Smart giving for entrepreneurs – Founders Pledge
seen at 16:31, 27 October in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).

If you haven’t heard of Founders Pledge, it’s about time you got up to speed. While our industry can be pretty preoccupied with growth and profit, it’s also important to most founders...

Press release: Foreign Secretary visits Lisbon and Paris
seen at 16:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary is this morning in Lisbon, for his first official visit to Portugal. Boris Johnson will meet his opposite number Foreign Minister Santos Silva to discuss negotiations on the UK exit from...

News story: Ministerial appointments: 27 October 2017
seen at 16:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has approved the departures from Government of the Rt Hon Baroness Anelay of St Johns DBE and Lord Prior of Brampton.

The Queen has been pleased to approve the following ministerial appointments...

News story: Baroness Anelay’s resignation letter and Prime Minister’s response
seen at 16:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Letter from Baroness Anelay to the Prime Minister

Baroness Anelay wrote:

Dear Prime Minister,

It is with regret that I write to confirm formally my resignation as Minister of State for Exiting...

News story: New Lords minister appointed at DExEU
seen at 16:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Martin Callanan, Lord Callanan, has been appointed Minister of State at the Department for Exiting the European Union (DExEU), replacing Joyce Anelay, Baroness Anelay of St Johns.

Lord Callanan, who spent...

Press release: Just a few days left to have your say on Southampton improvements
seen at 16:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Residents and businesses in Southampton are being encouraged to ensure their voice is heard as a public consultation on improvements to the eastern approach to the city enters its final few days.

The ...

Guidance: Ethiopia: country policy and information notes
seen at 14:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Background note (including actors of protection and internal relocation) published.

Country policy and information notes (previously known as country information and guidance reports) are used...

Promotional material: Authorised persons newsletters
seen at 14:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Newsletter edition 8 published.

The General Register Office’s authorised persons newsletters contain news, guidance and handy tips for people authorised to register marriages.

Guidance: Representatives of overseas businesses
seen at 14:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance updated.

UK Visas and Immigration guidance on how decisions are made about applications from people applying to work in the UK as representatives of overseas businesses.

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: AXA Communications Group Ltd
seen at 14:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1532

Applicant AXA objected to the name used by AXA Communications Group Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

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

Guidance: Company Names Tribunal undefended decisions and orders
seen at 14:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Decision 10837488 updated.

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

Pre 2014 undefended decisions can be found via National Archives

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Guidance: Assessing ordinary residence: nationality policy guidance
seen at 14:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance published.

This guidance tells nationality caseworkers how to consider whether an individual is ordinarily resident in the UK. This guidance is also for use by UKVI caseworkers...

Decision: Revised direction issued to Torbay council
seen at 14:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This revised direction requires that the council continues to co-operate with an independent commissioner appointed by the Secretary of State.

It follows an Ofsted report published on 5 January 2016...

Decision: Direction issued to Torbay council
seen at 14:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This direction has closed. A revised direction issued by DfE in October 2017 replaces it.

This direction requires the council to co-operate with a commissioner appointed by the Secretary of State...

Independent report: Torbay children's services: commissioner's report
seen at 14:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This report recommends that the council should enter into a contractual arrangement with Plymouth city council to deliver its services.

It follows an Ofsted report published on 5 January 2016 that...

Guidance: Free movement rights: family members of British citizens
seen at 14:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance published.

UK Visas and Immigration guidance on how staff consider applications for a residence card made by a family member of a British citizen in line with the Immigration (...

Guidance: ESFA: Inform
seen at 14:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Inform October 2017 uploaded on 27 October 2017.

Sign up for Inform

Inform is published online at the end of each month. If you would like to be added to the mailing list and receive an alert when...

Official Statistics: Prison population figures: 2017
seen at 14:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prison population as of 27 October 2017 published.

Latest prison population figures for 2017.

Guidance: School census 2017 to 2018: duplicate reports in COLLECT
seen at 14:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guide for the duplicate report – same person different UPN: updated section 3.3 to correct naming convention for sending files via S2S.

These guides explain how schools and local authorities completing...

Policy paper: Finance Bill: October 2017: Report stage
seen at 14:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

The government tabled Amendments 12 to 16 to clause 16: Calculation of profits of trades and property businesses for Report stage of Finance Bill: October 2017. The amendment is accompanied by an Explanatory...

Guidance: Plant Varieties and Seeds Gazette, 2017
seen at 14:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published October 2017 gazette

The Plant Varieties and Seeds Gazette is published monthly by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

It provides information on practices and procedures...

Guidance: Master Indemnity Agreement
seen at 14:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Master Indemnity Agreement (MIA) register has been updated.

The Master Indemnity Agreement (MIA) is an agreement between NHS organisations in England and suppliers that provide equipment free...

Notice: References to the Court of Justice of the European Union
seen at 14:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: C-139-17 added.

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) publishes information on cases that comes to its attention concerning intellectual property matters. We publish the specific questions that...

Notice: VAT Notice 714: zero rating young children's clothing and footwear
seen at 14:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The guidance in paragraph 4.2.1. has been changed to clarify that both bullet points need to be met for zero rate to apply where measurements are exceeded.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice...

Notice: MK44 3SB, Dawn Meats (UK): environmental permit issued
seen at 14:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The notice has been re-issued as the wrong site plan was used in the original document.

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

Notice: VAT Notice 707: Personal Export Scheme
seen at 14:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The telephone and fax numbers for the Personal Transport Unit have been updated.

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

Guidance: Drinking water scheme: recent trend analysis
seen at 14:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated drinking water scheme: trend analysis.

For more information, please email foodeqa@phe.gov.uk.

Notice: GU8 5TR, Crestfield Properties Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:32, 27 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...

Notice: LS12 1AW, GB Railfreight Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:32, 27 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...

Notice: EX23 9LG, Popti Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:32, 27 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: Performance tables: approved qualifications and discount codes
seen at 14:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to Key stage 4 qualifications and 16 to 18 qualifications spreadsheets to finalise discount codes.

This information is for:

awarding organisations schools colleges

We use...

Guidance: Key stage 4 qualifications, discount codes and point scores
seen at 14:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to key stage 4 qualifications spreadsheet to finalise discount codes.

This information is for:

awarding organisations schools colleges

We use discount codes to group qualifications...

Guidance: School performance: 2017 point scores for 16 to 18 qualifications
seen at 14:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated ‘Performance points for qualifications counting in the 16 to 18 performance tables 2017’ with corrected points for 42 qualifications.

We give a point value to all qualifications in the <...

Notice: PE28 3BS, Envar Composting Limited: environmental permit application advertisement (EPR/GP3930DF/V003)
seen at 14:32, 27 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: Armenia: tuberculosis test clinic for visa applicants
seen at 14:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Address for testing updated.

You must be tested for tuberculosis (TB) if you want to come to the UK for more than 6 months and are a resident of Armenia.

Notice: WA1 4BA, Cape Environmental Services Onshore Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:32, 27 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: High needs strategic planning fund
seen at 14:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated high needs benchmarking tool to include the latest available data for 2017 to 2018 and the impact of the final national funding formula.

These documents provide local authorities with:

Notice: GL4 3BW, Unilever UK Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

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

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

Guidance: New Computerised Transit System XML: service availability and issues
seen at 14:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The issues affecting this service have now been resolved and the full service is available.

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

Press release: Charity Commission welcomes publication of the UK’s National Risk Assessment
seen at 14:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Charity Commission for England and Wales welcomes today’s publication of the UK’s National Risk Assessment (NRA 2017) of money laundering and terrorist financing and in particular the chapter on non profit...

News story: Minister for Africa meets African diplomats and leading figures
seen at 14:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

UK-Africa relations were celebrated at an event at Lancaster House this week when Minister for Africa Rory Stewart met with African diplomats and leading diaspora figures.

This was the first meeting between...

Press release: Foreign Secretary comments on chemical weapons use in Syria
seen at 14:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking following the release of the report by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and United Nations’ Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM), Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:

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Press release: Alun Cairns in future Welsh trade meeting with International Trade Secretary
seen at 14:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns is to host a roundtable with International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox and leading dairy businesses today (27 October) to discuss future trade opportunities once we leave...

Press release: Foreign Secretary visits Lisbon and Paris
seen at 14:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary is this morning in Lisbon, for his first official visit to Portugal. Boris Johnson will meet his opposite number Foreign Minister Santos Silva to discuss negotiations on the UK exit from...

Press release: Tyre safety blitz as Highways England works to drive down incidents
seen at 14:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Highways England is marking the end of Tyre Safety Month by revealing a series of initiatives it is developing or already delivering to help drive down the number of people killed and injured on the country’s...

News story: The UK’s first Hyperloop prototype to exhibit at Innovate 2017
seen at 14:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

From automating our homes to the way we travel, next month’s Innovate 2017 event will showcase up-and-coming innovations that are new to market or already in production.

The UK’s first Hyperloop prototype...
News story: Help us reduce insider fraud in charities
seen at 14:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

One of the most damaging types of fraud is insider fraud. This is fraud committed by someone involved with the charity, whether a trustee, an employee or volunteer.

As well as taking money away from the...

Press release: Chemical disposal update - Friday 27 October 2017
seen at 14:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Work to safely dispose of chemicals at Sellafield has continued this week and will continue over the weekend.

The disposals will take place during daylight hours and may be audible off-site. We have provided...

Speech: International Religious Freedom Day
seen at 14:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).
Video message from Human Rights Minister, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon

International Religious Freedom Day

Introduction

Thank you Jim, and my thanks to you and your APPG colleagues for organising today...

Research and analysis: Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme: standards data report
seen at 11:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This page presents annual standards data reports that provide information on performance against national standards. Data are collected from maternity units, screening laboratories, diagnostic laboratories and...

National Statistics: Monthly sea fisheries statistics August 2017
seen at 11:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

The monthly landings statistics will be released at 9.30am on the 4th Friday of each month, or the next working day if this is a bank holiday.

Statistical data set: Latest dataset - UK and foreign vessels landings by UK port and UK vessel landings abroad: 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 (year to date)
seen at 11:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Underlying dataset added

UK and foreign vessels landings by UK port and UK vessel landings abroad

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 10.2MB

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National Statistics: Insolvency Statistics: July to September 2017
seen at 11:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This statistics release contains the latest data on company insolvency (companies which are unable to pay debts and enter liquidation, or enter administration or other company rescue process) and individual insolvency...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 11:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added latest banana price datasheet.

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

Correspondence: Animals in Science Regulation Unit: newsletters
seen at 11:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Establishment licence holder's newsletter for September and operational newsletter for October published.

These are the newsletters sent out by the ASRU. If you have any questions regarding their...

Guidance: Drinking water scheme: recent reports
seen at 11:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added drinking water scheme: distribution W177 report.

For more information, please email foodeqa@phe.gov.uk.

Guidance: Hepatitis B vaccine advice for dental professionals
seen at 11:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

There is a global shortage of hepatitis B vaccine which is currently having a severe impact on the UK supply, a situation that is likely to continue until early 2018.

To ensure that stock is available...

Guidance: Consular Fees - Mali
seen at 11:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Cost of consular services in Mali including notarial, documentary and legalisation fees.

Guidance: The Blue Belt programme
seen at 11:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document updated

The Blue Belt programme supports delivery of the UK government’s manifesto commitment to provide long term protection of over four million square kilometres of marine environment...

Research and analysis: Veterinary Antimicrobial Resistance and Sales Surveillance 2016
seen at 11:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This annual publication presents veterinary antibiotic sales data in the UK from 2012 to 2016 and antimicrobial resistance data for England and Wales from 2014 to 2016. Key information is summarised in the highlights...

Official Statistics: Sickness absence in the Northern Ireland Civil Service, 1 Apr 2016 to 31 Mar 2017
seen at 11:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect the publication of a revised version of this statistic.

Revised 2016/2017 sickness absence figures

We have revised and reissued the 2016/2017 Sickness Absence in the Northern...

Guidance: Ethiopia: country policy and information notes
seen at 11:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Background note (including actors of protection and internal relocation) published.

Country policy and information notes (previously known as country information and guidance reports) are used...

Guidance: Notices, restrictions and protection of third party interests (PG19)
seen at 11:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 3.1.2 has been amended to clarify that the order of applications must be made clear and it is the customer's responsibility to specify which has priority. Section 3.8.1 has been amended to refer...

Notice: Tariff Stop Press Notice 38 (2017): amendments to commodity codes in chapter 23
seen at 11:32, 27 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.

Statistical data set: Price Paid Data
seen at 11:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September data added.

Our Price Paid Data includes information on all property sales in England and Wales that are sold for full market value and are lodged with us for registration.

Get...

Promotional material: Authorised persons newsletters
seen at 11:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Newsletter edition 8 published.

The General Register Office’s authorised persons newsletters contain news, guidance and handy tips for people authorised to register marriages.

Guidance: Representatives of overseas businesses
seen at 11:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance updated.

UK Visas and Immigration guidance on how decisions are made about applications from people applying to work in the UK as representatives of overseas businesses.

Invitation to tender: Understanding effective part-time provision in higher education
seen at 11:31, 27 October in OFFA (Our copy).
Invitation to tender: Understanding how institutions approach effective part-time provision in English higher education for students from under-represented and disadvantaged backgrounds

Part-time students are...

Innovation and Experimental Statistics
seen at 11:30, 27 October in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Recently we saw the announcement of the development of a fast-charging carbon-ion battery. The ongoing testing of driverless cars is seldom out of the news. And a child car seat with built-in...

Statistics on rail passenger numbers and crowding in England and Wales
seen at 11:30, 27 October in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

From Mark Pont, Assessment Programme Lead to Julie Brown, Head of Profession for Statistics, Department for Transport (DfT).

College Performance Indicators
seen at 11:30, 27 October in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

From Mark Pont, Assessment Programme Lead to Martin Smith, Chief Funding and Information Officer.

Press release: Views sought on reward and return schemes for drinks containers
seen at 11:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: On 27 October 2017 this page was edited to take into account the extension of the deadline of the call for evidence until 20 November 2017.

The government today invited views on how reward...

News story: Unqualified immigration adviser convicted
seen at 11:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

On Thursday 26 October 2017 at the Barkingside Magistrates Court, Mr James Yaw Appiah, aged 86 years of Cambridge Park Road, London, pleaded guilty to one charge of providing unregulated immigration advice and...

News story: Contacting the Insolvency Service enquiry line
seen at 11:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated folllowing resolution of the fault that had been affecting the Insolvency Enquiry Line.

Thank you for your patience while we resolved the technical issues affecting our helpline.

Press release: September 2017 Price Paid Data
seen at 11:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

This month’s Price Paid Data includes details of more than 97,000 sales of land and property in England and Wales that HM Land Registry received for registration in September 2017.

In the dataset you ...

Press release: Michael Gove: Food and farming transforms UK into innovation nation
seen at 11:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Secretary Michael Gove will today hail the UK’s forward-thinking food sector for driving innovation and productivity as we prepare to leave the EU.

Ahead of a visit to the Bournville chocolate...

Statistical data set: ENV24 - Fly tipping incidents and actions taken in England
seen at 10:34, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Corrections made to files.

Statistics on the number of fly tipping incidents and actions taken in England reported by local councils. Including detailed figures by local council area from 2005 ...

Guidance: Improving healthcare access for people with learning disabilities
seen at 10:34, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

The health charter for social care and accompanying guidance provide information about the steps organisations and providers can take to improve the health and wellbeing of the people they support. There are ...

Open consultation: Public Lending Right (PLR) Consultation 2018
seen at 10:34, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

The document is a consultation on the proposed rate per loan for 2018, inviting views. Each year the rate per loan is recommended to the Secretary of State by the British Library Board, who are responsible for...

National Statistics: Police recorded injury road traffic collisions and casualties Northern Ireland monthly report to 31 August 2017
seen at 10:34, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This publication can be accessed here

Official Statistics: Critical care bed capacity and cancelled urgent operations for September 2017
seen at 10:34, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

The monthly situation report collects data on the number of urgent operations cancelled, including those cancelled for the 2nd or more time throughout the month. It also includes information on critical care ...

Official Statistics: The impact of using the new definition of alcohol-specific deaths
seen at 10:34, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: BB17-34: Input Output Analytical Tables: Methods and application to UK National Accounts
seen at 10:34, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Research and analysis: Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme: standards data report
seen at 10:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This page presents annual standards data reports that provide information on performance against national standards. Data are collected from maternity units, screening laboratories, diagnostic laboratories and...

National Statistics: Monthly sea fisheries statistics August 2017
seen at 10:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

The monthly landings statistics will be released at 9.30am on the 4th Friday of each month, or the next working day if this is a bank holiday.

Statistical data set: Latest dataset - UK and foreign vessels landings by UK port and UK vessel landings abroad: 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 (year to date)
seen at 10:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Underlying dataset added

UK and foreign vessels landings by UK port and UK vessel landings abroad

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 10.2MB

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Official Statistics: Fit Notes Issued by GP Practices, England June 2017
seen at 10:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

The Statement of Fitness for Work (the Med3 form or ‘fit note’) was introduced in April 2010 across England, Wales and Scotland replacing the previous medical statement which had been unchanged for 40 years. ...

National Statistics: Insolvency Statistics: July to September 2017
seen at 10:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This statistics release contains the latest data on company insolvency (companies which are unable to pay debts and enter liquidation, or enter administration or other company rescue process) and individual insolvency...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 10:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added latest banana price datasheet.

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

Correspondence: Animals in Science Regulation Unit: newsletters
seen at 10:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Establishment licence holder's newsletter for September and operational newsletter for October published.

These are the newsletters sent out by the ASRU. If you have any questions regarding their...

Guidance: Drinking water scheme: recent reports
seen at 10:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added drinking water scheme: distribution W177 report.

For more information, please email foodeqa@phe.gov.uk.

Guidance: Hepatitis B vaccine advice for dental professionals
seen at 10:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

There is a global shortage of hepatitis B vaccine which is currently having a severe impact on the UK supply, a situation that is likely to continue until early 2018.

To ensure that stock is available...

Guidance: New Computerised Transit System email: service availability and issues
seen at 10:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New Computerised Transit System email service is currently unavailable. Work is in progress to restore the service as quickly as possible.

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

Guidance: New Computerised Transit System Web: service availability and issues
seen at 10:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New Computerised Transit System Web service is currently unavailable. Work is in progress to restore the service as quickly as possible. HMRC apologise for the inconvenience.

Latest updates on...

Guidance: New Computerised Transit System XML: service availability and issues
seen at 10:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New Computerised Transit System XML service is currently unavailable. Work is in progress to restore the service as quickly as possible.

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

Guidance: Consular Fees - Mali
seen at 10:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Cost of consular services in Mali including notarial, documentary and legalisation fees.

Guidance: The Blue Belt programme
seen at 10:33, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Document updated

The Blue Belt programme supports delivery of the UK government’s manifesto commitment to provide long term protection of over four million square kilometres of marine environment...

Research and analysis: Veterinary Antimicrobial Resistance and Sales Surveillance 2016
seen at 10:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

This annual publication presents veterinary antibiotic sales data in the UK from 2012 to 2016 and antimicrobial resistance data for England and Wales from 2014 to 2016. Key information is summarised in the highlights...

Open consultation: Drinks containers – reducing litter and increasing recycling: call for evidence
seen at 10:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The deadline for this call for evidence has now been extended to Monday 20 November.

We are seeking views and evidence on ways to reduce littering and improve recycling and reuse of drinks containers...

News story: Improving mental health and surgery: apply for contracts
seen at 10:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

NHS England and Academic Health Science Networks are to invest in projects that either develop new products and services to improve mental health provision or create new technologies for use in ...

Press release: Enforcement Undertaking agreed with Anglian Water
seen at 10:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

An enforcement undertaking (EU) has been agreed with Anglian Water after the company polluted Houghton Brook, Cambridgeshire with sewage.

Around 150 fish died when sewage from Ilex Road Pumping Station...

Press release: Residents invited to Burton-upon-Trent flood scheme drop-in events
seen at 10:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Burton-upon-Trent residents will have a chance to learn more about the benefits of the Environment Agency’s multi-million pound flood scheme improvement work at a series of drop-in sessions next month.

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News story: Sir Bert Massie tribute
seen at 10:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Sir Bert Massie CBE was a powerful campaigner for the rights of disabled people for more than 4 decades. He was instrumental in persuading ministers to set up the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee...

News story: Contacting the Insolvency Service enquiry line
seen at 10:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

We are currently experiencing technical problems with the Insolvency Enquiry Line and the problem is being investigated as a priority.

You can use our contact form if you need assistance.

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The UK’s 2017 National Risk Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Stephen Barclay)
seen at 09:32, 27 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The UK is one of the world’s largest and most open economies. The government is committed to tackling the risk of illicit financial flows from money laundering and terrorist financing, and to protecting...

Opposition Day Debates (Andrea Leadsom)
seen at 09:32, 27 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

As I have made clear, this Government is determined to listen and take account of views from all sides of the House. Where there is opportunity for the Government to listen and better enable the effective work...

Decision: Trade mark disputes: unpaid costs orders
seen at 09:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Cases 407837, 408001 and 600000412 added.

The table contains:

case reference decision number (where relevant) amount and date of order who owes the money date the order was posted...
Notice: VAT Notice 747: VAT notices having the force of law
seen at 09:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This notice updates and replaces the June 2003 edition. The contact information for comments and suggestions has been updated.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 747 (June 2003). Details of...

Statistical data set: ENV24 - Fly tipping incidents and actions taken in England
seen at 09:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Corrections made to files.

Statistics on the number of fly tipping incidents and actions taken in England reported by local councils. Including detailed figures by local council area from 2005 ...

Guidance: Improving healthcare access for people with learning disabilities
seen at 09:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

The health charter for social care and accompanying guidance provide information about the steps organisations and providers can take to improve the health and wellbeing of the people they support. There are ...

Open consultation: Public Lending Right (PLR) Consultation 2018
seen at 09:32, 27 October in Search (Our copy).

The document is a consultation on the proposed rate per loan for 2018, inviting views. Each year the rate per loan is recommended to the Secretary of State by the British Library Board, who are responsible for...

Press release: CMA launches consumer law investigation into hotel booking sites
seen at 09:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The CMA is concerned about the clarity, accuracy and presentation of information on sites, which could mislead people, stop them finding the best deal and potentially break consumer law.

Its investigation...

Press release: International Development Secretary celebrates growing relationship between financial hubs of London and Lagos
seen at 09:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

The International Development Secretary Priti Patel has today welcomed London’s first African convertible bond at the opening of the London Stock Exchange. In an address to investors from London and Lagos, Ms...

Press release: UK Government Investments strengthens and expands its senior management team
seen at 09:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

UK Government Investments (“UKGI”), the Government’s centre of expertise in corporate finance and corporate governance, announces a significant strengthening of its senior management team with the appointment...

Press release: Foreign Secretary comments on chemical weapons use in Syria
seen at 02:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking following the release of the report by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and United Nations’ Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM), Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:

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Press release: Record low for sales of antibiotics for use in animals
seen at 02:30, 27 October in News and communications (Our copy).

Sales of antibiotics for use in animals in the UK have fallen to their lowest level since records began, exceeding a government target to combat the threat of antibiotic resistance (AMR) two years early.

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