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24 November 2017

Guidance: What does the Armed Forces Covenant mean for communities?
seen at 20:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new document Canllaw i Awdurdodau Lleol: Sut i gyflawni’r Cyfamod yn eich ardal chi

Armed Forces Covenants by region:

Scotland North east North west <...
Guidance: A parent’s guide to apprenticeships
seen at 20:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated parent’s guide to apprenticeships.

This fact sheet gives parents and guardians:

an overview of apprenticeships the benefits and progression opportunities available information...
Guidance: Higher and degree apprenticeships
seen at 20:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guide to higher and degree apprenticeships.

Higher and degree apprenticeships are available at levels 4 to 7. They combine work with study and may include a work-based, academic or combined...

Research and analysis: Non-travel associated Shigella infections
seen at 20:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Data on non-travel associated shigella infections in England broken down by age, sex, sexual orientation and geographical distribution of cases, predominant serotypes and epidemic history.

Press release: Foreign Secretary statement on the attack in Egypt
seen at 20:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:

I strongly condemn the horrendous and sickening attack on a mosque in Egypt’s North Sinai. My thoughts are with the people of Egypt and the families of all those...

National Statistics: Child Support Agency quarterly summary of statistics for Great Britain: background information and methodology
seen at 18:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a note about the calculation of arrears in the November 2017 release of the quarterly summary of statistics.

Our background information document gives an explanation of the Child Support...

Closed consultation: Tax issues for late-life oil and gas assets
seen at 18:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with expert panel minutes

At Spring Budget 2017, the government announced it would publish a discussion paper on the tax treatment of late-life oil and gas assets. This paper considers...

Transparency data: HM Treasury group payment performance
seen at 18:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated prompt payment and statutory interest information for quarter 2

HM Treasury aims to reduce invoice payment times to 5 working days. All valid goods and services invoices received are paid...

Guidance: Military low flying: RAF operational low flying training timetable
seen at 18:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added timetable 4 to 8 December 2017

A list of timetables for operational low flying (OLF) training by RAF fast jets and Hercules aircraft. These timetables cover 3 tactical training areas (TTA...

Guidance: General licence to move cattle from a non-exempt show in the LRA of England
seen at 18:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Licence conditions amended following the introduction of the Low TB Areas in Wales.

You must follow the conditions of the general licence when you move cattle from a non-exempt agricultural show...

Guidance: What does the Armed Forces Covenant mean for communities?
seen at 18:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new document Canllaw i Awdurdodau Lleol: Sut i gyflawni’r Cyfamod yn eich ardal chi

Armed Forces Covenants by region:

Scotland North east North west <...
Guidance: A parent’s guide to apprenticeships
seen at 18:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated parent’s guide to apprenticeships.

This fact sheet gives parents and guardians:

an overview of apprenticeships the benefits and progression opportunities available information...
Guidance: Higher and degree apprenticeships
seen at 18:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guide to higher and degree apprenticeships.

Higher and degree apprenticeships are available at levels 4 to 7. They combine work with study and may include a work-based, academic or combined...

Research and analysis: Non-travel associated Shigella infections
seen at 18:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Data on non-travel associated shigella infections in England broken down by age, sex, sexual orientation and geographical distribution of cases, predominant serotypes and epidemic history.

Research and analysis: Measles, mumps and rubella: laboratory confirmed cases in England 2017
seen at 18:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 11(42) report uploaded

For previous reports see:

Measles, mumps and rubella: laboratory confirmed cases in England 2016 Measles, mumps and rubella: laboratory confirmed ...
Research and analysis: Health Protection Report volume 11 (2017)
seen at 18:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPR 11(42) news and two infection reports uploaded

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

The Digital Business Academy has gone bitesize
seen at 18:31, 24 November in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).

Bringing digital entrepreneurship skills to a device near you

The Digital Business Academy online learning platform now makes it even easier to get straightforward simple access to digital skills...

News story: UK House Price Index: National Status recommended
seen at 18:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

On Thursday 23 November 2017, the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) confirmed the UK House Price Index (HPI) will be awarded National Statistics status if 8 requirements are addressed, and evidence provided...

Speech: Liechtenstein Farewell Speech
seen at 18:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Liechtenstein Farewell Speech

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Thank you. I really appreciate the chance to deliver some reflections on what has been a fascinating time to be Britain’s ambassador to Liechtenstein...

News story: Huddersfield trafficker who tried to escape justice has jail term extended
seen at 18:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Nisa Ul Haq, 41, was the leader of an organised crime group that trafficked Pakistanis to the UK to work in a West Yorkshire clothing factory. The gang were convicted on 3 December 2015 following an investigation...

Guidance: Guidance for publishing spend over £25,000
seen at 16:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance published

The government has set out the need for greater transparency to enable the public to hold public bodies and politicians to account.

This includes commitments ...

Guidance: Preston guidance: November 2017
seen at 16:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Following the European Court of Justice and House of Lords’ rulings in 2000/2001 in favour of part-timers gaining retrospective access to occupational pension schemes, provided they meet the necessary legal requirements...

Notice: Letters from Julian Ashby to chairs and chief executives of registered providers of social housing
seen at 16:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Letter from Chair of Regulation Committee on ONS reclassification added (24 November 2017).

This page includes letters from Julian Ashby, Chair of the Regulation Committee, to large registered ...

Guidance: European Structural and Investment Funds eligibility documents
seen at 16:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: ERDF Eligibility Guidance has been updated to version 7. The new version provides clarity on simplified costs options.

European Structural and Investment Funds Growth programme is funding for projects...

Transparency data: Foreign Office spend over £25,000 for 2017
seen at 16:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September and October 2017 data now available.

The government is committed to publishing departmental spend over &pound;25,000 as part of its commitment to transparency and open government.

Transparency data: HM Treasury senior officials travel expenses: April to June 2017
seen at 16:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

This report shows international travel and accommodation used by HM Treasury senior officials at Senior Civil Service 2 (SCS2) (or equivalent) and above. The report includes bookings made through departments’ ...

Guidance: Guidance on policy for UK visas under Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent)
seen at 16:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance updated.

Use this guidance if you are applying for an initial visa or a visa extension under Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) and you want to understand the details of the policy for this immigration...

Policy paper: Internal Drainage Districts in southern England
seen at 16:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Link to main river map updated 23 November 2017.

Information on progress with the new arrangements the Environment Agency is proposing for the internal drainage districts in Kent and Sussex.

Correspondence: 8/2017: Autumn Budget
seen at 16:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

This letter provides information on:

2017 Autumn Budget and provisional multipliers 2017 Spring Budget rate relief schemes
Guidance: Development appraisal tool
seen at 16:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated development appraisal tool version 4.05

The development appraisal tool is intended for use on small and medium to medium/large size schemes with a development period of up to 15 years.

National Statistics: Child Support Agency quarterly summary of statistics: September 2017
seen at 16:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to information about a small methodological change to the calculation of arrears in this release of statistics.

These publications contain national statistics on child maintenance ...

National Statistics: Child Support Agency quarterly summary of statistics for Great Britain: background information and methodology
seen at 16:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a note about the calculation of arrears in the November 2017 release of the quarterly summary of statistics.

Our background information document gives an explanation of the Child Support...

Notice: TS21 1NF, Mr David Hewitson, Mrs Gertrude Hewitson and Mr Richard Hewitson: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 24 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: KT10 9BZ, New Era Recycling Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 24 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: BB5 5TX, Silverwoods Waste Management Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 24 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...

Closed consultation: Tax issues for late-life oil and gas assets
seen at 16:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with expert panel minutes

At Spring Budget 2017, the government announced it would publish a discussion paper on the tax treatment of late-life oil and gas assets. This paper considers...

Transparency data: HM Treasury group payment performance
seen at 16:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated prompt payment and statutory interest information for quarter 2

HM Treasury aims to reduce invoice payment times to 5 working days. All valid goods and services invoices received are paid...

Notice: PE8 6QU, Nassington Pre-School: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 24 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: CW4 8DX, Rough Hey Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 24 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: BS8 3TH Bristol & Clifton Golf Club Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 24 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: LE17 4HB, Mr Steve Radcliffe: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 24 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: TR16 5BL,Jactamial Properties Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 24 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: Military low flying: RAF operational low flying training timetable
seen at 16:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added timetable 4 to 8 December 2017

A list of timetables for operational low flying (OLF) training by RAF fast jets and Hercules aircraft. These timetables cover 3 tactical training areas (TTA...

Guidance: Accreditation of GCSEs and A levels for teaching from 2018
seen at 16:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Accredited Pearson (Edexcel) GCSE Persian.

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

Guidance: General licence to move cattle from a non-exempt show in the LRA of England
seen at 16:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Licence conditions amended following the introduction of the Low TB Areas in Wales.

You must follow the conditions of the general licence when you move cattle from a non-exempt agricultural show...

Guidance: What does the Armed Forces Covenant mean for communities?
seen at 16:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new document Canllaw i Awdurdodau Lleol: Sut i gyflawni’r Cyfamod yn eich ardal chi

Armed Forces Covenants by region:

Scotland North east North west <...
Official Statistics: Response to Office for Statistics Regulation Assessment Report on UK and Northern Ireland House Price Indices
seen at 16:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

This document contains the 8 requirements OSR have requested, and the responses from the UK HPI Working Group.

Response to Department for Education breaches of the Code of Practice
seen at 16:30, 24 November in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

From Jonathan Slater, Permanent Secretary, Department for Education to Ed Humpherson, Director General for Regulation, Office for Statistics Regulation.

Related links

Department for Education...

Press release: David Davis concludes visit to Estonia
seen at 16:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

David Davis has pledged that the UK will remain the greatest ally of our European partners in matters of security and defence after Brexit.

The Brexit Secretary made the remarks following a visit to Estonia...

Speech: Lord Chancellor speech at launch of TheCityUK’s legal services report 2017
seen at 16:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

It’s a pleasure to be here today at the launch of TheCityUK’s Legal Services report for 2017, and can I add my thanks also James to you and Herbert Smith Freehills for hosting this event.

Every year, ...

News story: Basic disclosure changes
seen at 16:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Basic disclosure check changes

From January 2018, if you need a basic disclosure check for a job in England and Wales, you should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you need a basic disclosure...

News story: Certification Officer: amendments to the lists
seen at 16:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Confederation of British Surgery has been entered on the list of trade unions held by the Certification Office

3 November 2017

Confederation of British Surgery has been entered on the list of...

News story: Animal medicines seizure: Mr M Priestly
seen at 16:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The following product was seized:

1 x 100 mg bottle of Micotil Injection (partly used) .

This product is for use in cattle (treatment of bovine respiratory disease) and sheep (treatment of respiratory...

News story: Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2016
seen at 16:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Corrected the ranking of England from sixth to eleventh in PIRLS 2011 rankings.

Schools across England are set to take part in an international literacy study.

The Progress in International...

Press release: DVLA’s Commercial Development team wins Civil Service Award
seen at 16:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Skills Award is presented for displaying excellence in promoting skills development and making a significant contribution to increasing skills and positive business outcomes. DVLA was recognised for its work...

Guidance: Transaction Engine: Document Submission Protocol
seen at 14:33, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Transaction Engine: Document Submission Protocol 1.3 replaced by version 1.4.

Use the Transaction Engine: Document Submission Protocol for test and live submissions.

Transparency data: FCO workforce management information: 2017
seen at 14:33, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: October data now available.

Details of the workforce management data for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. These figures are not official statistics. They are internal workforce management...

Guidance: Autumn Budget 2017: a GAD technical bulletin
seen at 14:33, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

On 22 November, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, presented his Autumn Budget 2017 setting out the government’s plans for the economy and public finances. This bulletin provides a summary of certain...

Guidance: Drug Safety Update: monthly PDF newsletter
seen at 14:33, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Drug Safety update for November 2017 added to the page.

You can search for individual articles in our online version of the Drug Safety Update.

Previous monthly editions of Drug ...

Notice: Tariff Stop Press Notice 41 (2017): amendments to commodity codes in chapter 24
seen at 14:33, 24 November 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 from 22 November 2017...

Guidance: Guidance for publishing spend over £25,000
seen at 14:33, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance published

The government has set out the need for greater transparency to enable the public to hold public bodies and politicians to account.

This includes commitments ...

Guidance: Preston guidance: November 2017
seen at 14:33, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Following the European Court of Justice and House of Lords’ rulings in 2000/2001 in favour of part-timers gaining retrospective access to occupational pension schemes, provided they meet the necessary legal requirements...

Notice: Letters from Julian Ashby to chairs and chief executives of registered providers of social housing
seen at 14:33, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Letter from Chair of Regulation Committee on ONS reclassification added (24 November 2017).

This page includes letters from Julian Ashby, Chair of the Regulation Committee, to large registered ...

Guidance: European Structural and Investment Funds eligibility documents
seen at 14:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: ERDF Eligibility Guidance has been updated to version 7. The new version provides clarity on simplified costs options.

European Structural and Investment Funds Growth programme is funding for projects...

Guidance: ESFA funding claims and reconciliation
seen at 14:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated information about 2016 to 2017 final reconciliation statements.

2016 to 2017 final reconciliation statements

Your 2016 to 2017 final reconciliation statement is now available to view on...

Transparency data: Foreign Office spend over £25,000 for 2017
seen at 14:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September and October 2017 data now available.

The government is committed to publishing departmental spend over &pound;25,000 as part of its commitment to transparency and open government.

Transparency data: HM Treasury senior officials travel expenses: April to June 2017
seen at 14:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

This report shows international travel and accommodation used by HM Treasury senior officials at Senior Civil Service 2 (SCS2) (or equivalent) and above. The report includes bookings made through departments’ ...

Guidance: Guidance on policy for UK visas under Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent)
seen at 14:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance updated.

Use this guidance if you are applying for an initial visa or a visa extension under Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) and you want to understand the details of the policy for this immigration...

Notice: Isis winter league 2017 to 2018: river restriction notice
seen at 14:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

River Thames restriction information for Sunday 26 November 2017, Sunday 21 January 2018, Sunday 4 February 2018 and Sunday 18 February 2018.

Notice: Henley fours and eights head race 2018: river restriction notice
seen at 14:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

River Thames restriction information for Saturday 17 February 2018.

Notice: Weybridge winter head race 2018: river restriction notice
seen at 14:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

River Thames restriction information for Saturday 20 January 2018.

Notice: Walton small boats head race 2017: river restriction notice
seen at 14:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

River Thames restriction information for Saturday 9 December 2017.

Policy paper: Internal Drainage Districts in southern England
seen at 14:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Link to main river map updated 23 November 2017.

Information on progress with the new arrangements the Environment Agency is proposing for the internal drainage districts in Kent and Sussex.

Guidance: Community interest companies: forms and step-by-step guides
seen at 14:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Form IN01 continuation sheet added

A Community Interest Company (CIC) is a limited company, with special additional features, created for the use of people who want to conduct a business or other...

Correspondence: 8/2017: Autumn Budget
seen at 14:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

This letter provides information on:

2017 Autumn Budget and provisional multipliers 2017 Spring Budget rate relief schemes
Notice: inSIGHT: read the latest edition
seen at 14:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New edition of inSIGHT added.

inSIGHT is a regular defence, science and technology eBulletin written for the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory’s (Dstl’s) external suppliers. It covers ...

Notice: DN14 9AE, Richard Thompson: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:32, 24 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: inSIGHT archive
seen at 14:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: October 2017 edition of inSIGHT added to archive.

inSIGHT is a regular defence, science and technology eBulletin written for the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory’s (Dstl’s) external suppliers...

Guidance: Development appraisal tool
seen at 14:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated development appraisal tool version 4.05

The development appraisal tool is intended for use on small and medium to medium/large size schemes with a development period of up to 15 years.

Press release: More detail on £1.5 billion package of support for Universal Credit
seen at 14:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The measures announced include:

local authorities being able to recoup over 80% of the money they spend on temporary accommodation directly from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) rather than ...
Press release: Director of personal injury claims management company that made million of nuisance calls is banned for 7 years
seen at 14:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

An investigation found a further 11 million calls were made but not connected.

Hassim Iqbal has been disqualified from acting as a director for failing to ensure that Check Point Claims Ltd (CPC) complied...

News story: Cold weather alerts and health warnings issued
seen at 14:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Keep warm keep well warnings are being issued by Public Health England (PHE) today (24 November 2017), as weather forecasts suggest the winter’s first blast of cold weather is on its way.

Met Office forecasters...

News story: Defence Secretary announces £250M investment in new homes for service families
seen at 14:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The significant investment will see nearly 1000 new homes built in three locations across Salisbury Plain, the British Army’s largest training area in the UK. The locations for the new housing are Bulford, Larkhill...

Press release: Youngsters help give fishery a boost
seen at 14:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency has released 1,500 fish into a recently re-established fishery this week to give stocks a pre-Christmas boost and encourage angling.

Lockwood Beck reservoir, south of Guisborough...

News story: Slough people smuggler jailed
seen at 14:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

On 12 February, Border Force officers at the UK inward tourist controls at the Channel Tunnel in Coquelles, France stopped a hired British-registered Ford Luton van. They questioned the driver of the vehicle...

News story: Culture Secretary reaffirms UK commitment to strong Italian cultural relationship
seen at 14:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Karen Bradley has met senior Italian politicians to celebrate the special cultural relationship between our two countries and commit to building new creative partnerships in the coming years.

The Secretary...

Research and analysis: Water levels: weekly reports for Hampshire, West Sussex and Isle of Wight
seen at 11:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New data added 23 November 2017

These graphs compare current data with the average, using information from Environment Agency telemetry equipment at remote stations.

The graphs give an ...

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 11:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Daily update of unclaimed estates list.

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

Policy paper: Antimicrobial resistance: roundtable summary report
seen at 11:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

This summary of the discussion between ministers and CEOs includes 10 underpinning principles agreed by co-hosts.

Guidance: Using Ofsted’s IDSR: early years foundation stage profile to key stage 5
seen at 11:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added guidance documents on 16-19 inspection data

Inspection data summary report (IDSR)

The IDSR is a new style data report, replacing the inspection dashboard. Log in to Analyse School Performance...

Policy paper: Progress report on the UK 5 year AMR strategy: 2016
seen at 11:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

The third annual progress report describes the activities and achievements in the third year of implementation of the UK 5 year antimicrobial resistance (AMR) strategy 2013 to 2018, including significant international...

Closed consultation: UK SMI B 15: investigation of bile
seen at 11:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added review of users' comments first consultation August 2017

Public Health England has opened a consultation this week in joint partnership with professional organisations.

This...

Guidance: Transaction Engine: Document Submission Protocol
seen at 11:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Transaction Engine: Document Submission Protocol 1.3 replaced by version 1.4.

Use the Transaction Engine: Document Submission Protocol for test and live submissions.

Guidance: Apprenticeship standard: supply chain practitioner (approved for delivery)
seen at 11:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added funding band - approved for delivery

This document is relevant to:

employers wanting to recruit an apprentice training organisations working with employers to make the apprenticeships...
Transparency data: FCO workforce management information: 2017
seen at 11:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: October data now available.

Details of the workforce management data for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. These figures are not official statistics. They are internal workforce management...

Guidance: Autumn Budget 2017: a GAD technical bulletin
seen at 11:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

On 22 November, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, presented his Autumn Budget 2017 setting out the government’s plans for the economy and public finances. This bulletin provides a summary of certain...

Guidance: Advisory Fuel Rates
seen at 11:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Advisory Fuel Rates for company car users have been updated.

These rates only apply to employees using a company car.

HM Revenue and Customs review rates quarterly on 1 March, 1 ...

Guidance: Drug Safety Update: monthly PDF newsletter
seen at 11:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Drug Safety update for November 2017 added to the page.

You can search for individual articles in our online version of the Drug Safety Update.

Previous monthly editions of Drug ...

Quality of the student migration estimates
seen at 11:30, 24 November in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

From James Pitman, Managing Director, Stidy Group, Destination for Education to Ed Humpherson, Director General for Regulation, Office for Statistics Regulation.

 

Related links

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Response to quality of the student migration estimates
seen at 11:30, 24 November in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

From Ed Humpherson, Director General for Regulation, Office for Statistics Regulation to James Pitman, Managing Director, Study Group, Destination for Education.

 

Related links

...

Press release: Countrywide crackdown continues - 20 directors of 16 more companies disqualified for employing illegal workers
seen at 11:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

In all, 20 directors in 16 separate businesses across the United Kingdom have been disqualified recently, following investigations by the Insolvency Service, all of whom were already fined for employing illegal...

News story: Budget delivers devo deal and transport boost for North of Tyne
seen at 11:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Those living North of the Tyne will benefit from &pound;600 million of new government investment to spend on local priorities to boost growth after the area agreed a historic devolution deal.

Details...

Press release: Director of personal injury claims management company that made million of nuisance calls is banned for 7 years
seen at 11:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

An investigation found a further 11 million calls were made but not connected.

Hassim Iqbal has been disqualified from acting as a director for failing to ensure that Check Point Claims Ltd (CPC) complied...

News story: HMS Sutherland to deploy to Asia Pacific, Defence Secretary announces on-board
seen at 11:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Addressing the crew on HMS Sutherland this morning, the Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced that the ship will leave Her Majesty’s Naval Base (HMNB) Devonport in the New Year to represent UK interests...

Press release: New charity investigation: Into the Light Ministries
seen at 11:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, has opened a new statutory inquiry into Into the Light Ministries, registered charity number 1143539. The investigation was...

News story: MSPs discover more about life in the naval service
seen at 11:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The purpose of their visit is to help MSPs to better understand the range of social and welfare issues relevant to armed forces personnel, and their families, within their community.

During their visit...

Corporate report: DVLA Business Plan 2017 to 2018
seen at 10:33, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated PDF to September 2017

Our plans for 2017 to 2018 include:

introducing a new online system for motor manufacturers and dealers to first register a vehicle ensuring our total digital...
Official Statistics: Prison population figures: 2017
seen at 10:33, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prison population figures for 24 November 2017 published.

Latest prison population figures for 2017.

Corporate report: NHS screening programmes: annual report
seen at 10:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication of 2016 to 2017 report

NHS population screening programmes deliver important public health improvements. This report focuses on some of the highlights and covers the screening programmes...

Corporate report: Business expenses of senior Ofsted officials, including hospitality
seen at 10:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have uploaded the latest Ofsted HMCI and Executive Board business expenses and hospitality. Covering the period April 2016 to March 2017.

As part of the government’s drive to make public spending...

National Statistics: Monthly sea fisheries statistics September 2017
seen at 10:32, 24 November 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 10:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September 2017 data added

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

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 10.7MB

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Statistical data set: Structure of the agricultural industry in England and the UK at June
seen at 10:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated England results by size of farm, England results by type of farm and UK results by size of farm.

These data series show land and crop areas, livestock populations and agricultural workforce...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 10:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly bananas dataset.

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

Research and analysis: Water levels: weekly reports for Hampshire, West Sussex and Isle of Wight
seen at 10:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New data added 23 November 2017

These graphs compare current data with the average, using information from Environment Agency telemetry equipment at remote stations.

The graphs give an ...

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 10:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Daily update of unclaimed estates list.

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

Policy paper: Antimicrobial resistance: roundtable summary report
seen at 10:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

This summary of the discussion between ministers and CEOs includes 10 underpinning principles agreed by co-hosts.

Guidance: Using Ofsted’s IDSR: early years foundation stage profile to key stage 5
seen at 10:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added guidance documents on 16-19 inspection data

Inspection data summary report (IDSR)

The IDSR is a new style data report, replacing the inspection dashboard. Log in to Analyse School Performance...

Policy paper: Progress report on the UK 5 year AMR strategy: 2016
seen at 10:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

The third annual progress report describes the activities and achievements in the third year of implementation of the UK 5 year antimicrobial resistance (AMR) strategy 2013 to 2018, including significant international...

Closed consultation: UK SMI B 15: investigation of bile
seen at 10:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added review of users' comments first consultation August 2017

Public Health England has opened a consultation this week in joint partnership with professional organisations.

This...

News story: Mystery of 2 unknown British soldiers finally solved
seen at 10:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The families of Guardsmen Joseph Goulden and Raymond Frederick Rose, who both served with the Coldstream Guards before being killed during World War 2, can finally take comfort in knowing the location of their...

News story: £30 million to improve road safety for communities along HS2 route
seen at 10:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

government today (November 24 2017) confirms allocation of &pound;30 million to improve road and cycle safety in towns and villages along the HS2 route between London and the West Midlands

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News story: New THINK! road safety campaign launched to help cut child deaths
seen at 10:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Road Safety Minister Jesse Norman has launched a new road safety campaign aimed at teachers and schools to help cut child fatalities.

A recent survey revealed that 67% of children get fewer than 2 hours...

Press release: Extended bankruptcy for Coventry woman from who failed to disclose large online gaming win
seen at 10:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

This money was won during a period that Mrs Holtom was undischarged from bankruptcy while she had a duty to notify the Official Receiver that she had acquired the money, but she failed to do so.

A bankruptcy...

Animal Welfare (Michael Gove)
seen at 09:33, 24 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

This Government is committed to the very highest standards of animal welfare. As the Prime Minister has set out, we will make the United Kingdom a world leader in the care and protection of animals.

Corporate report: DVLA Business Plan 2017 to 2018
seen at 09:33, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated PDF to September 2017

Our plans for 2017 to 2018 include:

introducing a new online system for motor manufacturers and dealers to first register a vehicle ensuring our total digital...
Official Statistics: Prison population figures: 2017
seen at 09:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prison population figures for 24 November 2017 published.

Latest prison population figures for 2017.

National Statistics: Fertiliser Statistics Northern Ireland - Quarter 3 2017
seen at 09:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Fertiliser statistics show the quantities of compound, blended and straight fertilisers delivered in Northern Ireland by Northern Ireland fertiliser firms for agricultural and commercial horticultural use.

National Statistics: Childbearing for women born in different years, England and Wales: 2016
seen at 09:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: Police recorded injury road traffic collisions and casualties Northern Ireland monthly report to 30 September 2017
seen at 09:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

This publication can be accessed here

National Statistics: Graduates in the UK labour market: 2017
seen at 09:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Official Statistics: Critical care bed capcity and cancelled urgent operations for October 2017
seen at 09:32, 24 November 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: Quarterly hospital activity data for Q2 2017/18
seen at 09:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Quarterly activity data relating to GP and other referrals for an outpatient appointment, the total number of attendances at consultant outpatient clinics; including patients seen for their first appointments...

Corporate report: NHS screening programmes: annual report
seen at 09:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Publication of 2016 to 2017 report

NHS population screening programmes deliver important public health improvements. This report focuses on some of the highlights and covers the screening programmes...

Corporate report: Business expenses of senior Ofsted officials, including hospitality
seen at 09:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have uploaded the latest Ofsted HMCI and Executive Board business expenses and hospitality. Covering the period April 2016 to March 2017.

As part of the government’s drive to make public spending...

National Statistics: Monthly sea fisheries statistics September 2017
seen at 09:32, 24 November 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 09:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: September 2017 data added

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

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 10.7MB

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Statistical data set: Structure of the agricultural industry in England and the UK at June
seen at 09:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated England results by size of farm, England results by type of farm and UK results by size of farm.

These data series show land and crop areas, livestock populations and agricultural workforce...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 09:32, 24 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly bananas dataset.

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

Press release: Men and women asked not to miss out on bowel screening
seen at 02:30, 24 November in News and communications (Our copy).

PHE is calling on all men and women, aged over 60, to get screened for bowel cancer after the latest figures show over 40% are not getting tested – with embarrassment over providing a stool sample one of the ...