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16 November 2017

News story: David Davis' speech to the Suddeutsche Zeitung Economic Summit
seen at 22:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you for inviting me to speak here tonight.

It’s a privilege to be here, at Berlin’s Museum of Communication, to talk to you about how the United Kingdom is approaching talks to leave the European...

Guidance: List of Cabinet Committees
seen at 20:33, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated committee list

Cabinet and Cabinet Committees are groups of ministers that can take collective decisions that are binding across government. The Cabinet is the supreme decision-making body...

Policy paper: Business Statements: Office of the Leader of the House of Commons, November 2017
seen at 20:33, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 20 November 2017

The Business Statement sets out the business of the House of Commons for the following week.

This takes place every Thursday morning when the House is sitting, usually...

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA): BBC World Service
seen at 20:33, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: April to September 2017 data added

Foreign & Commonwealth Office ODA data for the financial year 2016 to 2017 and the first half of 2017 to 2018.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA): British Council
seen at 20:33, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: April to June 2017 data added

Foreign & Commonwealth Office ODA data for the financial year 2016 to 2017 and the first quarter of 2017 to 2018.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA): FCO Programme Spend
seen at 20:33, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: data updated

Foreign & Commonwealth Office ODA programme spending data for the financial year 2016 to 2017.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA): International Subscriptions
seen at 20:33, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: April to September 2017 data added.

Foreign Office ODA international subscriptions data for April 2011 to September 2017.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA): Frontline Diplomatic Activity
seen at 20:33, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: data updated

Data on Foreign & Commonwealth Office Official Development Assistance for frontline diplomatic activity in April 2011 to March 2017.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA): FCO Prosperity Fund spend
seen at 20:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Official Development Assistance data for programme spend of the cross-government Prosperity Fund by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. This data covers the financial year 2016 to 2017.

Find out more...

Guidance: Construction Industry Scheme: service availability and issues
seen at 20:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A service issue has been added as some customers are experiencing delayed submission responses.

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

Guidance: Child Trust Fund: service availability and issues
seen at 20:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A service issue has been added as some customers are experiencing delayed submission responses.

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

Guidance: Pay As You Earn (PAYE): service availability and issues
seen at 20:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A service issue has been added as some customers are experiencing delayed submission responses.

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

News story: Zimbabwe and the political situation in Harare: November 2017
seen at 20:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance

The political situation in Harare remains uncertain and there continues to be a military presence in and around the city. British Nationals should continue to exercise caution ...

News story: PM meeting with Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven: 16 November 2017
seen at 20:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

“In advance of the Gothenburg Social Summit, Prime Minister Theresa May held a bilateral meeting with Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven.

“PM May began by...

Research and analysis: Behaviours and experiences in relation to VAT registration
seen at 18:33, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This research was conducted with businesses that registered for VAT in the last 2 financial years and those that had a turnover below, but close to, the threshold in the last 2 financial years.

Research...

Research and analysis: Sharing Economy: User characteristics and tax reporting behaviour
seen at 18:33, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This research examined the Sharing Economy in Great Britain. It aimed to understand the size of the Sharing Economy, and the characteristics and activity of individuals who participate in it (described as ‘providers...

Research and analysis: Understanding barriers in determining employment status in SMEs
seen at 18:33, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

A person’s employment status, that is if they are an employee or are self-employed, is important in determining how they pay their tax. This research looked at small and medium sized enterprises’ (SMEs) experiences...

Research and analysis: Airport charges regulations 2011: post implementation review
seen at 18:33, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

The review found that the objectives of the 2011 airport charges regulations we’re expected to be met within the accepted timeline.

Guidance: MCA approved doctors UK based
seen at 18:33, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated MCA Approved Doctors in UK 20 November 2017

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

Guidance: Seafarer medical fitness certificate: UK approved doctors
seen at 18:33, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Healthcare providers - UK Approved Doctors 18 November 2017

These healthcare providers can only carry out seafarer medical examinations with the companies they’re contracted with.

Guidance: MCA approved doctors for shipping companies
seen at 18:33, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Companies with doctors approved to conduct seafarer medical examinations for their employees only - 20 November 2017

If you’re a seafarer employed by any of the companies listed, and need...

Policy paper: Maritime enforcement powers: draft code of practice
seen at 18:33, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This code of practice was laid before parliament on 16 November 2017 under Section 94 of the Policing and Crime Act 2017. It is not yet in force and the maritime provisions under the 2017 Act in Chapters 5, 6...

Form: Hydroelectric power schemes: pre-application
seen at 18:33, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of WR316: Hydroelectric‐power schemes – Pre‐application form.

This form is designed to help you, and the Environment Agency, understand your hydroelectric power scheme. It will ...

Form: Hydroelectric power schemes: application
seen at 18:33, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of forms WR317 and WR318.

Use this form to outline your proposals and understand the permissions needed.

Before you fill in this application, you should fill in Form ...

Guidance: Disability Confident: employers that have signed up
seen at 18:33, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated list of employers.

The Disability Confident scheme aims to help employers make the most of the opportunities provided by employing disabled people. It is voluntary and has been developed...

Guidance: Luton and Dunstable: antenatal and newborn screening programmes
seen at 18:33, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Quality assurance (QA) aims to maintain national standards and promote continuous improvement in antenatal and newborn screening. This is to ensure that all eligible people have access to a consistent ...

Guidance: Chromium: health effects, incident management and toxicology
seen at 18:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated general information document.

These documents provide information on the health effects of exposure, the chemical’s toxicity and material for responding to a chemical incident.

FOI release: Events attended by the Pubs Code Adjudicator
seen at 18:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

A summary of events attended by the Pubs Code Adjudicator or staff from his office that have been sponsored solely or in part by the six pub-owning businesses regulated under the Pubs Code.

Transparency data: HMRC major projects: appointment letters for Senior Responsible Owners
seen at 18:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the 2017 briefing pack, and SRO appointment letters for the following programmes: Building Our Future Locations, Columbus, Compliance for the Future, Customs Transformation, Making Tax Digital...

Form: Merger notice forms
seen at 18:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amended merger notice template at paragraph 20 to include reference to a new template for recording documents submitted to the CMA and added information on how documents should be submitted.

If...

Research and analysis: Intimidation of Parliamentary Candidates: Evidence from Facebook, Google, and Twitter
seen at 18:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include follow-up written evidence received from Google.

As part of our review on the subject of the intimidation of Parliamentary candidates, the Committee is publishing the notes from...

Guidance: Chancery guide
seen at 18:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: November update

Includes general information on:

starting a case making a statement of case managing a case providing expert evidence applying to the court listing arrangements...
Research and analysis: Apprenticeships evaluation 2017: learners survey
seen at 18:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

The survey looks at:

motivations for doing an apprenticeship experience of the training received satisfaction with the apprenticeship the effects on careers

The results of the employer survey...

Research and analysis: Apprenticeships evaluation 2017: employers survey
seen at 18:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

The evaluation covers:

employers’ experiences of offering apprenticeships who they took on and to what types of apprenticeship their motivations for offering apprenticeships the results and satisfaction...
Corporate report: DBS annual report and accounts: 2016 to 2017
seen at 18:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

A summary of the activities of the DBS and its financial statements from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017.

Correspondence: Local Plan intervention: Secretary of State letter to 15 local authorities
seen at 18:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

15 local authorities are showing particular cause for concern having missed deadlines and failed to make progress in producing a Local Plan. These 15 local authorities have now been served notice that government...

Guidance: List of Cabinet Committees
seen at 18:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated committee list

Cabinet and Cabinet Committees are groups of ministers that can take collective decisions that are binding across government. The Cabinet is the supreme decision-making body...

Policy paper: Business Statements: Office of the Leader of the House of Commons, November 2017
seen at 18:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 20 November 2017

The Business Statement sets out the business of the House of Commons for the following week.

This takes place every Thursday morning when the House is sitting, usually...

Open consultation: Eligibility for free school meals and the early years pupil premium under Universal Credit
seen at 18:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This consultation document explains:

the general principles applied in considering changes to the criteria for free school meals and the early years pupil premium under Universal Credit - our intention...
Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA): BBC World Service
seen at 18:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: April to September 2017 data added

Foreign & Commonwealth Office ODA data for the financial year 2016 to 2017 and the first half of 2017 to 2018.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA): British Council
seen at 18:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: April to June 2017 data added

Foreign & Commonwealth Office ODA data for the financial year 2016 to 2017 and the first quarter of 2017 to 2018.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA): FCO Programme Spend
seen at 18:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: data updated

Foreign & Commonwealth Office ODA programme spending data for the financial year 2016 to 2017.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA): International Subscriptions
seen at 18:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: April to September 2017 data added.

Foreign Office ODA international subscriptions data for April 2011 to September 2017.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA): Frontline Diplomatic Activity
seen at 18:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: data updated

Data on Foreign & Commonwealth Office Official Development Assistance for frontline diplomatic activity in April 2011 to March 2017.

Transparency data: Official Development Assistance (ODA): FCO Prosperity Fund spend
seen at 18:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Official Development Assistance data for programme spend of the cross-government Prosperity Fund by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. This data covers the financial year 2016 to 2017.

Find out more...

Guidance: Charities: service availability and issues
seen at 18:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A service issue has been added as some customers are experiencing delayed submission responses.

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

Eric Ries – from startup guru to corporate troubleshooter
seen at 18:31, 16 November in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).

Tech Nation Talks, with Eric Ries, 13th Nov. By Angela Jameson.

Startup groupies came early to Cass Business School this week to catch a glimpse of Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup, who was discussing...

Press release: Dr Liam Fox attends digital trade seminar in Geneva
seen at 18:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox will travel to Geneva today (Thursday 16 November), home of the World Trade Organization (WTO), for a digital trade seminar.

The digital economy is playing an...

News story: Consultation on disadvantaged entitlements under Universal Credit
seen at 18:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Department for Education is asking for views on how the government can continue to support children most in need, in a consultation launched today (16 November).

The consultation will review...

Speech: "It’s clear that Libya now faces a simple choice: a future of stability and security or a return to a past of violence and uncertainty"
seen at 18:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President and thank you Olof for updating us on the work of the Libyan Sanctions Committee and to Ghassan for your thorough and fascinating briefing.

It’s certainly been an eventful two months...

News story: Event - Leeds Cross Government SME Roadshow
seen at 18:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: new agenda added

The Leeds Cross Government SME Roadshow is a great opportunity for SMEs in Yorkshire and beyond to hear directly from Central Government (Department for Work and Pensions, Ministry...

News story: Limited services for court-appointed deputies
seen at 18:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

We are also unable to accept payments for deputy fees at this time.

For general help and support with our deputy services you can:

email customerservices@publicguardian.gsi.gov.uk

News story: Joint statement on trade between UK and the CARIFORUM states
seen at 18:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Today, Thursday 16 November 2017, Greg Hands, the Honourable Minister responsible for Trade Policy in the United Kingdom (UK) met with the Honourable Ministers and representatives of the CARIFORUM States...

Press release: UK dismayed by dissolution of Cambodian opposition party
seen at 18:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Mark Field, Minister for Asia and the Pacific, said:

The British government is dismayed to learn of the dissolution of Cambodia’s main opposition party, the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP). This...

News story: Apprenticeships from across industry showcased at The Skills Show 2017
seen at 18:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The National Apprenticeship Service will be present over the 3 day event, talking to thousands of people about the benefits of apprenticeships and the many opportunities available.

The National Apprenticeship...

Guidance: Primary school accountability
seen at 16:47, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the primary school accountability in 2017 technical guide to include the 2017 coasting threshold.

This guide is for all primary schools. It sets out how we’ll calculate primary school accountability...

Form: Give a statement of insolvency proceedings in another member state without consent to dissolution (IE05(NI))
seen at 16:47, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This form can be used when:

the company is registered in Northern Ireland insolvency proceedings are ongoing in another member state consent to dissolve the company has not been given by all member...
Form: Give a statement of insolvency proceedings in another member state with consent to dissolution (IE04(NI))
seen at 16:47, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This form can be used when:

the company is registered in Northern Ireland insolvency proceedings are concluded in the UK the company is to be dissolved dissolution consent has been given by all ...
Form: Give notice of an order opening group co-ordination proceedings (IE03(NI))
seen at 16:47, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This form can be used where:

the company is registered in Northern Ireland insolvency proceedings are open in another member state they are subject to a group co-ordination order

For companies...

Form: Give notice of approval of a proposed undertaking to local creditors in the UK (IE02(NI))
seen at 16:47, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This form can be used where:

the company is registered in Northern Ireland the main insolvency proceedings are in another member state (not UK) the office holder is giving an undertaking to creditors...
Form: Give notice of approval of an undertaking for assets in another member state (IE01(NI))
seen at 16:47, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This form can be used where:

the company is registered in Northern Ireland main insolvency proceedings are in the UK the office holder is giving an undertaking to creditors in another member state...
Form: Give a statement of insolvency proceedings in another member state without consent to dissolution (IE05(Scot))
seen at 16:47, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This form can be used when:

the company is registered in Scotland insolvency proceedings are ongoing in another member state consent to dissolve the company has not been given by all member state ...
Form: Give a statement of insolvency proceedings in another member state with consent to dissolution (IE04(Scot))
seen at 16:47, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This form can be used when:

the company is registered in Scotland insolvency proceedings are concluded in the UK the company is to be dissolved dissolution consent has been given by all other member...
Form: Give notice of an order opening group co-ordination proceedings (IE03(Scot))
seen at 16:47, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This form can be used where:

the company is registered in Scotland insolvency proceedings are open in another member state they are subject to a group co-ordination order

For companies registered...

Form: Give notice of approval of a proposed undertaking to local creditors in the UK (IE02(Scot))
seen at 16:47, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This form can be used where:

the company is registered in Scotland the main insolvency proceedings are in another member state (not UK) the office holder is giving an undertaking to creditors in the...
Form: Give notice of approval of an undertaking for assets in another member state (IE01(Scot))
seen at 16:47, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This form can be used where:

the company is registered in Scotland main insolvency proceedings are in the UK the office holder is giving an undertaking to creditors in another member state you need...
Form: Give a statement of insolvency proceedings in another member state without consent to dissolution (IE05)
seen at 16:47, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Form published.

This form can be used when:

the company is registered in England or Wales insolvency proceedings are ongoing in another member state consent to dissolve the company ...
Research and analysis: Behaviours and experiences in relation to VAT registration
seen at 16:45, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This research was conducted with businesses that registered for VAT in the last 2 financial years and those that had a turnover below, but close to, the threshold in the last 2 financial years.

Research...

Research and analysis: Sharing Economy: User characteristics and tax reporting behaviour
seen at 16:44, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This research examined the Sharing Economy in Great Britain. It aimed to understand the size of the Sharing Economy, and the characteristics and activity of individuals who participate in it (described as ‘providers...

Research and analysis: Understanding barriers in determining employment status in SMEs
seen at 16:43, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

A person’s employment status, that is if they are an employee or are self-employed, is important in determining how they pay their tax. This research looked at small and medium sized enterprises’ (SMEs) experiences...

Research and analysis: Airport charges regulations 2011: post implementation review
seen at 16:43, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

The review found that the objectives of the 2011 airport charges regulations we’re expected to be met within the accepted timeline.

Guidance: MCA approved doctors UK based
seen at 16:43, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated MCA Approved Doctors in UK 20 November 2017

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

Guidance: Seafarer medical fitness certificate: UK approved doctors
seen at 16:43, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Healthcare providers - UK Approved Doctors 18 November 2017

These healthcare providers can only carry out seafarer medical examinations with the companies they’re contracted with.

Guidance: MCA approved doctors for shipping companies
seen at 16:43, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Companies with doctors approved to conduct seafarer medical examinations for their employees only - 20 November 2017

If you’re a seafarer employed by any of the companies listed, and need...

Policy paper: Maritime enforcement powers: draft code of practice
seen at 16:43, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This code of practice was laid before parliament on 16 November 2017 under Section 94 of the Policing and Crime Act 2017. It is not yet in force and the maritime provisions under the 2017 Act in Chapters 5, 6...

Form: Hydroelectric power schemes: pre-application
seen at 16:43, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of WR316: Hydroelectric‐power schemes – Pre‐application form.

This form is designed to help you, and the Environment Agency, understand your hydroelectric power scheme. It will ...

Form: Hydroelectric power schemes: application
seen at 16:43, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated version of forms WR317 and WR318.

Use this form to outline your proposals and understand the permissions needed.

Before you fill in this application, you should fill in Form ...

Guidance: Disability Confident: employers that have signed up
seen at 16:43, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated list of employers.

The Disability Confident scheme aims to help employers make the most of the opportunities provided by employing disabled people. It is voluntary and has been developed...

Guidance: Luton and Dunstable: antenatal and newborn screening programmes
seen at 16:43, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Quality assurance (QA) aims to maintain national standards and promote continuous improvement in antenatal and newborn screening. This is to ensure that all eligible people have access to a consistent ...

Guidance: Chromium: health effects, incident management and toxicology
seen at 16:43, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated general information document.

These documents provide information on the health effects of exposure, the chemical’s toxicity and material for responding to a chemical incident.

Notice: TR8 5JX, Mr David Hammond: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:43, 16 November 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: IP27 0AF, Forestry Commission England: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:43, 16 November 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...

FOI release: Events attended by the Pubs Code Adjudicator
seen at 16:43, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

A summary of events attended by the Pubs Code Adjudicator or staff from his office that have been sponsored solely or in part by the six pub-owning businesses regulated under the Pubs Code.

Transparency data: HMRC major projects: appointment letters for Senior Responsible Owners
seen at 16:43, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the 2017 briefing pack, and SRO appointment letters for the following programmes: Building Our Future Locations, Columbus, Compliance for the Future, Customs Transformation, Making Tax Digital...

Form: Merger notice forms
seen at 16:42, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amended merger notice template at paragraph 20 to include reference to a new template for recording documents submitted to the CMA and added information on how documents should be submitted.

If...

Research and analysis: Intimidation of Parliamentary Candidates: Evidence from Facebook, Google, and Twitter
seen at 16:42, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include follow-up written evidence received from Google.

As part of our review on the subject of the intimidation of Parliamentary candidates, the Committee is publishing the notes from...

Guidance: Chancery guide
seen at 16:37, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: November update

Includes general information on:

starting a case making a statement of case managing a case providing expert evidence applying to the court listing arrangements...
Research and analysis: Apprenticeships evaluation 2017: learners survey
seen at 16:35, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

The survey looks at:

motivations for doing an apprenticeship experience of the training received satisfaction with the apprenticeship the effects on careers

The results of the employer survey...

Research and analysis: Apprenticeships evaluation 2017: employers survey
seen at 16:33, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

The evaluation covers:

employers’ experiences of offering apprenticeships who they took on and to what types of apprenticeship their motivations for offering apprenticeships the results and satisfaction...
Guidance: Accreditation of GCSEs and A levels for teaching from 2018
seen at 16:33, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Accredited GCSE Gujarati. Updates to A level Gujarati, A level Turkish and A level Urdu.

The timetable shows the dates by which exam boards have to send their specifications to Ofqual for consideration...

Corporate report: DBS annual report and accounts: 2016 to 2017
seen at 16:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

A summary of the activities of the DBS and its financial statements from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017.

Research and analysis: Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) brokerage results
seen at 16:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: ECO Brokerage results 14 November 2017 published

Brokerage operates as a fortnightly anonymous auction where providers of the Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) can sell ‘lots’ of ECO Carbon Saving...

Correspondence: Local Plan intervention: Secretary of State letter to 15 local authorities
seen at 16:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

15 local authorities are showing particular cause for concern having missed deadlines and failed to make progress in producing a Local Plan. These 15 local authorities have now been served notice that government...

Press release: More homes delivered as government outlines housing vision
seen at 16:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).
New figures show 1.1 million additional homes have been built since 2010 Government takes action against councils that haven’t stepped up to meet the housing challenge

New figures out today (...

News story: Queen to commission namesake aircraft carrier in just three weeks, Defence Secretary announces on flight-deck
seen at 16:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced the news as he made his first landing onto the deck of the carrier today, while she was at sea sailing around the South Coast of England.

Defence Secretary Gavin...
Press release: Government to set out proposals to reform care and support
seen at 16:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The First Secretary of State and Minister for the Cabinet Office, Damian Green, has announced today that the government will publish a green paper on care and support for older people by summer 2018. The paper...

Press release: Dr Liam Fox attends digital trade seminar in Geneva
seen at 16:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox will travel to Geneva today (Thursday 16 November), home of the World Trade Organization (WTO), for a digital trade seminar.

The digital economy is playing an...

News story: UK extends support to peacekeeping in South Sudan
seen at 16:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Image

Defence Minister Lord Howe made the announcement at the 2017 United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial in Vancouver.

At the event, co-hosted by the UK and partners, which...

Press release: Change of British High Commissioner to Rwanda
seen at 16:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Ms Joanne Lomas has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Rwanda, and Non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Burundi in succession to Mr William Gelling OBE, who will be transferring...

Press release: Joint statement by the governments of France and the UK
seen at 16:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Home Secretary Amber Rudd and the Minister of the Interior of France, Gérard Collomb, met in London today (Thursday 16 November). They discussed a range of home affairs matters including joint efforts to fight...

Statement to Parliament: A Statement on the Independent Complaints and Grievance Policy
seen at 16:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr Speaker, with permission I will update the House on steps being taken to tackle harassment and abuse in Parliament.

Madam Deputy Speaker, as my Right Honourable Friend the Prime Minister ...

News story: Reappointment to the School Teachers’ Review Body
seen at 16:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Ken Clark has been reappointed as a member of the School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) for a second 3-year term to end in December 2020.

The STRB provides independent advice to the government on pay and...

Guidance: Chloroform: health effects, incident management and toxicology
seen at 14:36, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated general information document.

These documents provide information on the health effects of exposure, the chemical’s toxicity and material for responding to a chemical incident.

Guidance: Naphthalene: health effects, incident management and toxicology
seen at 14:36, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated general information document.

These documents provide information on the health effects of exposure, the chemical’s toxicity and material for responding to a chemical incident.

Guidance: Nitric acid: health effects, incident management and toxicology
seen at 14:36, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated general information document.

These documents provide information on the health effects of exposure, the chemical’s toxicity and material for responding to a chemical incident.

Guidance: Nitrobenzene: health effects, incident management and toxicology
seen at 14:36, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated general information document.

These documents provide information on the health effects of exposure, the chemical’s toxicity and material for responding to a chemical incident.

Promotional material: SpaceUK issue 48
seen at 14:35, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

For the ultimate reading experience, please download the magazine and view it in Adobe Reader. For updates straight to your inbox when new issues are published, subscribe now.

Guidance: Military low flying: RAF operational low flying training timetable
seen at 14:35, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added operational low flying training timetable 27 November to 1 December 2017.

A list of timetables for operational low flying (OLF) training by RAF fast jets and Hercules aircraft. These timetables...

Guidance: DAO qualification handbooks: level 3 courses
seen at 14:35, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated Level 3 Certificate in Small Arms Instruction: qualification handbook, Level 3 Certificate in Range Management: qualification handbook, Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying and Concreting (Military...

Guidance: Lulworth firing times
seen at 14:35, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated information about the Fossil Forest closure.

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

Guidance: Information papers
seen at 14:35, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added North Korea: information paper (November 2017).

Information papers produced by the Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (PCGN). Various relevant documents published before July 2014...

Guidance: Kingsbury ranges firing times
seen at 14:35, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Kingsbury range complex firing times for the period 17 November to 1 December 2017.

The range danger area consists mainly of Kingsbury Woods and access to these is restricted to within the...

Guidance: Whittington ranges firing times
seen at 14:35, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Whittington ranges firing times 17 November to 1 December 2017.

The only right of way available for use by the public on the range complex is via the bridle path.

Maps are located...

Guidance: Military low flying: MOD sponsored air exercises
seen at 14:35, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added MOD sponsored current / planned air exercise list week commencing 20 November 2017.

A timetable of the current and future planned MOD sponsored low flying exercises by fast jets, rotary ...

Notice: GU34 5SY, Humbly Grove Energy Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:35, 16 November 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: Portugal – Prisoner Pack
seen at 14:35, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amended November 2017

This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British Nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer back to a UK prison.

Form: Hepatitis B: requesting issue of immunoglobulin for infants
seen at 14:35, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised request form to highlight the need to complete separate forms for each infant from a multiple birth.

This form is for use by healthcare professionals to request immunoglobulin for infants...

Guidance: VAT Returns and EC Sales List: commercial software suppliers
seen at 14:35, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New supplier has been added to the list.

You can file your VAT Returns online and send online forms using software from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) or a commercial software supplier.

...

Official Statistics: Weekly national flu reports
seen at 14:34, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added national flu report and surveillance graphs for week 46, 2017.

These reports summarise UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory illnesses from October 2013 onwards.

Research and analysis: Syndromic surveillance: weekly summaries for 2017
seen at 14:34, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added summary for week 45, 2017.

Public Health England collects and analyses health related syndromic surveillance data and important public health mesages, and publishes weekly summaries.

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Research and analysis: Remote health advice: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 14:34, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 45, 2017.

Monitoring patterns in phone calls to the NHS 111 service each day across England, to track the spread of infectious diseases like flu and norovirus. These data...

Research and analysis: GP in hours: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 14:33, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin and data for week 45, 2017.

Monitoring the number of visits to GPs during regular surgery hours for important clinical indicators. This system reports daily, and covers over 55% ...

International treaty: [MS No.4/2017] Minamata Convention on Mercury
seen at 14:33, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Minamata Convention on Mercury

Research and analysis: GP out-of-hours syndromic surveillance: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 14:33, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 45, 2017.

Monitors the number of unscheduled visits and calls to GPs every day:

during evenings overnight on weekends on public holidays

This system complements...

Research and analysis: Emergency department: weekly bulletins for 2017
seen at 14:33, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 45, 2017.

The Emergency Department Syndromic Surveillance System (EDSSS) monitors the patient attendances each day, and what symptoms patients have, in a network of emergency...

International treaty: [CS Panama No.1/2017] UK/Panama: Agreement for the Establishment and Functioning of Private International Schools of Excellence
seen at 14:33, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Panama for the Establishment and Functioning of Private International...

Official Statistics: Mortality: weekly all-cause mortality surveillance
seen at 14:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 46, 2017.

Public Health England’s (PHE’s) weekly all-cause mortality surveillance helps to detect and report significant weekly excess mortality (deaths) above normal seasonal...

Research and analysis: Winter health watch: weekly summaries 2017 to 2018
seen at 14:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added summary for 16 November 2017.

Public Health England monitors winter health indicators on a weekly basis, from November to April.

Guidance: Secondary accountability measures (including Progress 8 and Attainment 8)
seen at 14:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the secondary accountability measures guide to include the 2017 coasting threshold.

A new secondary school accountability system was introduced in 2016. The guidance on this page explains...

Guidance: Primary school accountability
seen at 14:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the primary school accountability in 2017 technical guide to include the 2017 coasting threshold.

This guide is for all primary schools. It sets out how we’ll calculate primary school accountability...

Form: Give a statement of insolvency proceedings in another member state without consent to dissolution (IE05(NI))
seen at 14:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This form can be used when:

the company is registered in Northern Ireland insolvency proceedings are ongoing in another member state consent to dissolve the company has not been given by all member...
Form: Give a statement of insolvency proceedings in another member state with consent to dissolution (IE04(NI))
seen at 14:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This form can be used when:

the company is registered in Northern Ireland insolvency proceedings are concluded in the UK the company is to be dissolved dissolution consent has been given by all ...
Form: Give notice of an order opening group co-ordination proceedings (IE03(NI))
seen at 14:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This form can be used where:

the company is registered in Northern Ireland insolvency proceedings are open in another member state they are subject to a group co-ordination order

For companies...

Form: Give notice of approval of a proposed undertaking to local creditors in the UK (IE02(NI))
seen at 14:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This form can be used where:

the company is registered in Northern Ireland the main insolvency proceedings are in another member state (not UK) the office holder is giving an undertaking to creditors...
Form: Give notice of approval of an undertaking for assets in another member state (IE01(NI))
seen at 14:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This form can be used where:

the company is registered in Northern Ireland main insolvency proceedings are in the UK the office holder is giving an undertaking to creditors in another member state...
Form: Give a statement of insolvency proceedings in another member state without consent to dissolution (IE05(Scot))
seen at 14:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This form can be used when:

the company is registered in Scotland insolvency proceedings are ongoing in another member state consent to dissolve the company has not been given by all member state ...
Form: Give a statement of insolvency proceedings in another member state with consent to dissolution (IE04(Scot))
seen at 14:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This form can be used when:

the company is registered in Scotland insolvency proceedings are concluded in the UK the company is to be dissolved dissolution consent has been given by all other member...
Form: Give notice of an order opening group co-ordination proceedings (IE03(Scot))
seen at 14:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This form can be used where:

the company is registered in Scotland insolvency proceedings are open in another member state they are subject to a group co-ordination order

For companies registered...

Form: Give notice of approval of a proposed undertaking to local creditors in the UK (IE02(Scot))
seen at 14:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This form can be used where:

the company is registered in Scotland the main insolvency proceedings are in another member state (not UK) the office holder is giving an undertaking to creditors in the...
Form: Give notice of approval of an undertaking for assets in another member state (IE01(Scot))
seen at 14:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This form can be used where:

the company is registered in Scotland main insolvency proceedings are in the UK the office holder is giving an undertaking to creditors in another member state you need...
Form: Give a statement of insolvency proceedings in another member state without consent to dissolution (IE05)
seen at 14:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Form published.

This form can be used when:

the company is registered in England or Wales insolvency proceedings are ongoing in another member state consent to dissolve the company ...
Guidance: Companies House Information Pack for Director of Digital Services
seen at 14:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Link to job vacancy added.

This pack includes:

information about Companies House and its Digital Services Directorate the job description the application process the terms, conditions...
Eric Ries – from startup guru to corporate troubleshooter
seen at 14:31, 16 November in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).

Tech Nation Talks, with Eric Ries, 13th Nov. By Angela Jameson.

Startup groupies came early to Cass Business School this week to catch a glimpse of Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup, who was discussing...

Press release: FCO expresses concern at deteriorating situation in Yemen
seen at 14:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

A Foreign & Commonwealth Office spokesperson said:

We are deeply concerned by the risk of a serious deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Yemen. We call on all parties to ensure immediate...

Press release: Climate Change Minister Claire Perry launches Powering Past Coal Alliance at COP23
seen at 14:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

An alliance of nations and states committed to moving the world from burning coal to cleaner power sources was launched today (16 November 2017) by more than 20 partners at COP23, the United Nations climate change...

Press release: Second phase of assessment on new nuclear reactor for UK begins
seen at 14:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) and the Environment Agency announced today that they are progressing to the next phase of their assessment of a new nuclear reactor design for the UK.

The assessment...

Press release: UK Government introduces measure to safeguard water supply for England & Wales
seen at 14:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

UK and Welsh Governments introduce new water protocol for England and Wales Paves the way to remove the Secretary of State powers to intervene on water policy in Wales Protocol...
Speech: Sajid Javid's speech on the housing market
seen at 14:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you, and good morning everyone.

Half an hour ago, the official figures were published showing that the number of new homes in England increased by more than 217,000 last year.

That...

News story: Over £18 million to go to manufacturing innovations
seen at 14:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The strength of UK manufacturing and materials was highlighted today with an &pound;18.4 million investment in businesses and organisations across the UK.

130 organisations representing 63 projects...

Press release: More homes delivered as government outlines housing vision
seen at 14:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).
New figures show 1.1 million additional homes have been built since 2010 Government takes action against councils that haven’t stepped up to meet the housing challenge

New figures out today (...

Press release: ILO 188 Fishing convention
seen at 14:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The MCA has launched a public consultation on measures which would address all aspects of living and working conditions on fishing vessels, including decent crew accommodation, work agreements, medical fitness...

News story: Queen to commission namesake aircraft carrier in just three weeks, Defence Secretary announces on flight-deck
seen at 14:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced the news as he made his first landing onto the deck of the carrier today, while she was at sea sailing around the South Coast of England.

Defence Secretary Gavin...
Speech: Robert Mugabe tarnished the jewel that is Zimbabwe, now is its chance to shine again: article by Boris Johnson
seen at 14:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The most accurate description of Zimbabwe in the era of Robert Mugabe came from a fellow leader of the struggle against white rule. It was Samora Machel, then president of Mozambique and a fervent enemy of colonialism...

Speech: Nick Gibb: school business professionals play a vital role
seen at 14:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

It is a pleasure to be back again at the National Association of School Business Management National Conference. Can I just start by wishing CEO Stephen Morales a speedy and full recovery from his accident at...

News story: 2018 will be the Year of Engineering
seen at 14:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

This is part of a year-long campaign to tackle the engineering skills gap and widen the pool of young people who join the profession.

Today, Thursday 16 November, the government announced that 2018 will...

News story: Zimbabwe and the political situation in Harare: November 2017
seen at 14:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance

The political situation in Harare remains uncertain and there continues to be a military presence in and around the city. British Nationals should continue to exercise caution ...

News story: Court news: voice your ideas on £1 billion court modernisation
seen at 14:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Providers are being invited with other members of the legal profession to register for a series of roadshow events which start on 27 November 2017.

The idea is for HM Courts & Tribunals Service to...

Press release: Government to set out proposals to reform care and support
seen at 14:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The First Secretary of State and Minister for the Cabinet Office, Damian Green, has announced today that the government will publish a green paper on care and support for older people by summer 2018. The paper...

National Statistics: Historical statistics notices on agricultural price indices, 2017
seen at 11:37, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added statistical notice for August 2017.

The API is a measure of the monthly price changes in agricultural outputs and inputs for the UK. The output series reflects the price farmers receive ...

National Statistics: Housing supply: net additional dwellings, England: 2016 to 2017
seen at 11:37, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This publication presents estimates of changes in the size of the dwelling stock in England due to new house building completions, conversions (for example a house into flats), changes of use (for example a shop...

Statistical data set: Live tables on housing supply: net additional dwellings
seen at 11:37, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables 120, 122 and 123. Added new table 124.

Live tables Table 120: components of housing supply; net additional dwellings, England 2006-07 to 2016-17 <...
Statistical data set: Live tables on dwelling stock (including vacants)
seen at 11:37, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables 120, 122 and 123. Added new table 124.

Live tables

Data from live tables 120, 122, and 123 is also published as Open Data (linked data format).

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Official Statistics: Traveller caravan count: July 2017
seen at 11:37, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This release presents data from the count of Traveller caravans in England which took place on or around 14 July 2017.

The twice-yearly count takes place in January and July, recording the number of caravans...

National Statistics: Local authority revenue expenditure and financing England: 2016 to 2017 final outturn
seen at 11:37, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

This release shows how local authorities spent their money over financial year 2016 to 2017.

National Statistics: Local authority revenue expenditure and financing England: 2016 to 2017 individual local authority data - outturn
seen at 11:37, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added final outturn data.

The data in the above spreadsheets have been used to compile the final outturn of local authority revenue expenditure and financing for the financial year April 2016 to...

National Statistics: Local authority revenue expenditure and financing England: 2015 to 2016 individual local authority data - outturn
seen at 11:37, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised data.

The data in the above spreadsheets have been used to compile the final outturn of local authority revenue expenditure and financing for the financial year April 2015 to March...

Guidance: Vehicles statistics guidance
seen at 11:37, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Vehicle Excise Duty guidance document updated for 2017.

Vehicle statistical guidance explaining the source documents, notes, definitions and technical papers.

Guidance: Pre-release access lists for vehicles
seen at 11:37, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Vehicle Excise Duty pre-release access list document updated for 2017.

List of post holders who can receive vehicle excise duty evasion, vehicle licensing and MOT statistics up to 24 hours before...

National Statistics: Historical statistics notices on the number of cattle, sheep and pigs slaughtered in the UK, 2017
seen at 11:37, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added statistical notice for September 2017.

This publication gives previously published copies of the National Statistics publications on the number of cattle, sheep and pigs slaughtered in 2017...

Statistical data set: Journey times to key services by lower super output area (JTS05)
seen at 11:37, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table 0509 added.

Table JTS0501

Travel time, destination and origin indicators for Employment centres by mode of travel, Lower Super Output Area (LSOA), England (ODS, 33.7MB)

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National Statistics: Latest cattle, sheep and pig slaughter statistics
seen at 11:37, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with statistical notice and dataset for October 2017.

This monthly publication gives UK statistics on the slaughter of cattle, sheep and pigs, dressed carcase weights and meat production...

Statistical data set: Journey times to key services by local authority (JTS04)
seen at 11:37, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table 0409 added.

Table JTS0401

Travel time, destination and origin indicators for Employment centres by mode of travel and local authority, England (ODS, 664KB)

Table JTS0402...
Statistical data set: Journey times connectivity (JTS09)
seen at 11:37, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table 0930 added to dataset.

Table JTS0901

Average minimum journey times to nearest of selected airports by local authority: England (ODS, 73.7KB)

Table JTS0902

Catchment...

Statistical data set: Ad hoc journey times analysis (JTS10)
seen at 11:37, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table 1020 added to dataset.

Table JTS1010

Average distance to nearest public charge point in Great Britain (MS Excel Spreadsheet, 1.18MB)

Table JTS1020

Average travel...

Statistical data set: Live tables on planning application statistics
seen at 11:37, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables 152 and 154.

Tables P152 and P154

Publication of quarterly tables P152 and P154 resumed on 10 August 2017, when they were released as Experimental Statistics to enable local authorities...

Guidance: Real Time Information internet submissions: 2018 to 2019 technical specifications
seen at 11:37, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The data items guide 2018 to 2019 has been updated to version 1.2.

Test service support from October 2017. Live service from March 2018.

Consultation outcome: Cutting costs for consumers in financial claims
seen at 11:37, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation response published

This consultation seeks views and further evidence in relation to proposals to:

cap the maximum completion fee to 15% (including VAT) for bulk claims (such...
Guidance: Civil tenders
seen at 11:37, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Expressions of Interest open today for Housing & Debt Services in Buckinghamshire and HPCDS services in Milton Keynes and Blackpool & Preston.

This information supports the tender process for organisations...

Guidance: Can I drive while my application is with DVLA? (INF188/6)
seen at 11:37, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh PDF updated.

When you send your application to DVLA to be renewed and your licence expires (runs out) while we are processing your application, you may be able to continue driving.

Form: DfE suppliers’ bank details forms
seen at 11:36, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Use these forms to:

set up payments from DfE change bank account details - if your business has multiple bank accounts you’ll need to manage any bank transfers change any other information, for example...
Corporate report: YJB business plan, 2017 to 2018
seen at 11:36, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

The YJB business plan covers the period 2017 to 2018.

FOI release: M66 Maintenance Records FOI
seen at 11:36, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act for safety inspection details in relation to the M66 northbound carriageway.

Guidance: DE&S degree apprenticeship schemes: factsheet
seen at 11:36, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added aerospace, nuclear and weapons factsheets

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) engineering management degree apprenticeship schemes, details and entry requirements.

Related information...
Guidance: Regulatory impact assessment template for government policies
seen at 11:36, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Template file updated.

Template for government officials to use when completing an regulatory impact assessment (RIA) for government policy.

See the impact assessment template user manual...

Independent report: Evaluation of ATI Aerospace R&D Programme - process and implementation review
seen at 11:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Ipsos MORI have undertaken an independent review of the processes involved in awarding R&D grants to the UK aerospace industry. This is jointly managed by BEIS, the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) and...

Corporate report: Legal Aid Agency Business Plan 2017 to 2018
seen at 11:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

The Legal Aid Agency’s business priorities between April 2017 and March 2018.

Guidance: International search & rescue co-operation data: Passenger ships
seen at 11:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the co-operation plans index to the latest - correct as at 10/11/2017.

All passenger ships must carry plans for co-operation with search and rescue (SAR) services. Copies of the plans are...

Guidance: New Computerised Transit System Web: service availability and issues
seen at 11:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Planned downtime has been added for Sunday 10 December 2017.

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

Guidance: LRS: LRB user guide and learning providers list
seen at 11:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Minor editorial change made on 16 November 2017.

Learner registration bodies (LRBs) can also find how to navigate through the system to:

create and maintain users offer advice and best...
Guidance: New Computerised Transit System XML: service availability and issues
seen at 11:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Planned downtime has been added for Sunday 10 December 2017.

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

Policy paper: Intergovernmental Protocol on Water Resources, Water Supply and Water Quality
seen at 11:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

The UK Government has laid before Parliament a water protocol for England and Wales which will safeguard water resources, water supply and water quality for consumers on both sides of the border.

Transparency data: CMA board meeting minutes: 18 October 2017
seen at 11:32, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

The members of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) board are set out in the ‘Our management’ section of the CMA’s home page.

Home-Start BFG - Gifts for Children
seen at 11:30, 16 November in GEO - GEO (Our copy).

Home-Start BFG Christmas gift for children in hospital.

Read More ...

News story: Government announces landmark campaign to inspire next generation of engineers
seen at 11:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The government has announced that it will work with hundreds of industry partners to make 2018 the Year of Engineering – and today (16 November 2017) pledged to work with them to offer a million direct and inspiring...

News story: YJB publishes its business plan for 2017-18
seen at 11:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

On 16 November 2017, the YJB published its business plan for 2017-18. This plan reflects changes to the YJB’s functions which were effective from 1 September 2017.

The plan includes some of the...

Press release: Waste site operation to protect workers and environment
seen at 11:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency has joined forces with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the North East to carry out combined visits to check waste sites aren’t flouting important legislation.

This ongoing...

News story: Crime news: Claim for Crown Court Defence ends CCLF access need
seen at 11:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Rollout of CCD has taken away our need for the CCLF litigator system and provider access will be withdrawn on 5 February 2018.

Providers are now able to submit Crown Court claims online through CCD for...

Speech: Anne Milton: speech to Association of Colleges Conference
seen at 11:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you to all of you for giving me the opportunity to speak here today.

My professional background before I entered politics was in the NHS: I trained as a nurse and worked in the NHS for 25 years. ...

Press release: Climate Change Minister Claire Perry launches Powering Past Coal Alliance at COP23
seen at 11:30, 16 November in News and communications (Our copy).

An alliance of nations and states committed to moving the world from burning coal to cleaner power sources was launched today (16 November 2017) by more than 20 partners at COP23, the United Nations climate change...

Statistical data set: Road goods travelling to mainland Europe (RORO01)
seen at 10:34, 16 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table updated to latest data for July to September 2017.

Table RORO0101

Road goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe: annual and quarterly from 1983 (ODS, 25.2KB)

Contact...