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10 January 2018

News story: Prime Minister launches 25 Year Environment Plan
seen at 23:30, 10 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Launching the 25 Year Environment Plan, the PM will set out the government’s determination to leave our environment in a better state than we found it.

She will outline steps for a cleaner, greener Britain...

Guidance: Belize – Consular Fees
seen at 20:34, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated fees January 2018

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Using Ofsted’s IDSR: early years foundation stage profile to key stage 5
seen at 20:34, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added an anonymised secondary example of the inspection data summary report for use in training.

Inspection data summary report (IDSR)

The IDSR is a new style data report, replacing the inspection...

News story: HM Treasury welcomes new ministerial team
seen at 20:30, 10 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The new team at the Treasury is:

Chancellor of the Exchequer – Philip Hammond Chief Secretary to the Treasury – Elizabeth Truss Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Paymaster General...
Speech: "I am very pleased to be able to finish my time in New York with a session on Colombia, one of our greatest success stories"
seen at 20:30, 10 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President,

And let me extend a very warm welcome to Vice President Naranjo. I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to you, Mr Vice President, and through you to President Santos...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Amazon Deliveries Ltd
seen at 18:34, 10 January in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1548

Applicant Amazon Europe Core S.A.R.L objected to the name used by Amazon Deliveries Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

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

Notice: WR3 7JX, JVM Castings (Worcester) Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 18:34, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: JVM Castings (...
FOI release: Request for a list of Highways England debt recovery contractors
seen at 18:34, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act asking for details of the Highways England contracts relating to debt collection, enforcement and recovery.

Research and analysis: Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) brokerage results
seen at 18:34, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: ECO Brokerage results 9 Jan 2018 published

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

Guidance: UK Trade Tariff: customs duty relief on pharmaceutical products
seen at 18:34, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Annexes 3, 4, 5 and 6 have been updated for 2018.

These lists are taken from Annex 3 to 6 of the common customs tariff (see commission implementing regulation (EC 1925/2017 of 12 October 2017 section...

Official Statistics: DBS dataset 1: disclosure progress, information disclosed and update service subscriptions
seen at 18:34, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Dataset added for April 2017 to March 2018.

The latest dataset for 2016 to 2017 shows on a monthly basis:

performance against our internal target of 95% of all disclosures issued in 56 ...
Official Statistics: DBS dataset 2: response times for complaints, enquiries and disputes
seen at 18:34, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Dataset added for April 2017 to March 2018.

The latest dataset for 2016 to 2017 shows on a monthly basis:

performance against our target of 97% of complaints responded to within 10 working...
Official Statistics: DBS dataset 3: number and type of registered and umbrella body applications
seen at 18:34, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Dataset added for April 2017 to March 2018.

The latest dataset for 2016 to 2017 shows on a monthly basis:

volume of registered/umbrella body applications volume of all registered/umbrella...
Official Statistics: DBS dataset 4: barring cases and appeals
seen at 18:34, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Dataset added for April 2017 to March 2018.

The latest dataset for 2016 to 2017 shows on a monthly basis:

performance against our target of 65% of all barring cases closed in 3 months (...
Official Statistics: DBS dataset 5: police disclosure unit performance
seen at 18:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Dataset added for April 2017 to March 2018.

Our Datasets

Police performance in relation to DBS check applications each month. It shows each police units Red, Amber and Green (RAG) status and the...

Official Statistics: DBS checks: police performance summary
seen at 18:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: DBS police performance summary updated.

Tracking your application

You can use online tracking to check the progress of your DBS application.

If you have any other queries you can...

Guidance: Access to Work provider memos
seen at 18:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published memos 7 and 8 - both include information about amendments to the Access to Work holistic assessments provider guidance.

These memos provide updates to the Access to Work provider guidance...

Guidance: Work Choice provider memos: 2017
seen at 18:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Work Choice provider memo 63.

These memos provide information about changes and updates to the Work Choice provider guidance.

Research and analysis: Water situation: area monthly reports for England 2017
seen at 18:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: December 2017 reports added.

These reports collect information from the Environment Agency, the Met Office and water companies that measure and monitor:

the amount of rain that falls ...
Guidance: Direct Earnings Attachment: an employers' guide
seen at 18:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced Direct Earnings Attachment: a detailed guide with revised version. Added all percentages in 'Deduction rate to apply' column in table on pages 23 and 24.

As an employer, you may be asked...

Independent report: Risk protection arrangement (RPA) actuarial analysis
seen at 18:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report 'Risk protection arrangement estimated provisions: March 2017 summary'.

The reports found that government could save a lot of money if it covered risks, instead of each academy trust...

Guidance: Chancery guide
seen at 18:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised guide uploaded 10.1.18

Includes general information on:

starting a case making a statement of case managing a case providing expert evidence applying to the court listing...
Research and analysis: Emerging infections: monthly summaries
seen at 18:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added December 2017 summary.

The Public Health England (PHE) emerging infections and zoonoses section uses an integrated horizon scanning approach which combines information on both human and animal...

Policy paper: A Shared Services strategy for government
seen at 18:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

This Shared Services strategy will save the taxpayer millions of pounds by 2028.

Guidance: Belize – Consular Fees
seen at 18:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated fees January 2018

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Using Ofsted’s IDSR: early years foundation stage profile to key stage 5
seen at 18:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added an anonymised secondary example of the inspection data summary report for use in training.

Inspection data summary report (IDSR)

The IDSR is a new style data report, replacing the inspection...

Correspondence: ESFA update: January 2018
seen at 18:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We've published issue 386 of ESFA Update.

Please share Update with your colleagues, who might like to register for web alerts. This will notify them by email when we publish new editions...

Policy paper: Sales of acid: voluntary commitments for retailers
seen at 18:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated retailer list.

This document outlines the voluntary set of commitments on the responsible sales of corrosive substances. The intention is to restrict access to products containing acid ...

Corporate report: Seventeenth meeting of the Libraries Taskforce
seen at 18:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

The minutes of the seventeenth meeting of the Libraries Taskforce.

Guidance: Tuberculosis test for a UK visa: clinics in South Africa
seen at 18:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated information.

Use this document to find out where you must be tested for TB if you want to come to the UK for more than 6 months from South Africa, Lesotho or Swaziland.

Guidance: Apply for a UK visa in China
seen at 18:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 预约签证申请中心 guidance.

What you need to know if you’re from China and want to apply for a visa to visit the UK. This guidance includes:

the different visa types the application process...
Speech: Dormitories of hope: Article by British Ambassador to Morocco
seen at 18:30, 10 January in News and communications (Our copy).

It was raining by the time we got to Marrakesh. The long-threatened storm had held off as we had forged our way across the flat desert that forms the northern hinterland boundary to the magical city. But the ...

News story: Harriett Baldwin MP appointed Minister for Africa
seen at 18:30, 10 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking following her appointment, Harriett Baldwin said:

I am honoured to have been appointed and look forward to representing Global Britain with African nations to tackle a range of opportunities...

Press release: New Shared Services Strategy to deliver millions of pounds of savings to the taxpayer
seen at 18:30, 10 January in News and communications (Our copy).

By improving civil servants’ interactions with government back office services, the strategy will support a Civil Service, where civil servants can seamlessly move between departments and roles, allowing the ...

Transparency data: DWP and CMG: spending over £500, October 2017
seen at 16:39, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Child Maintenance Group (CMG) publishes details of all spending over £500 using an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) on a monthly basis. The ePCS...

Guidance: Defence financial management and charging policy manual (JSP 462)
seen at 16:39, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated both part of JSP 462.

Joint Service Publication (JSP) 462: Financial management and charging policy manual provides a single source on direction and guidance for financial management policy...

Guidance: Hungary – consular fees
seen at 16:39, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated on 10 January 2018.

A full list of consular fees

Guidance: Montenegro – Consular Fees
seen at 16:39, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Change of consular rate of exchange from January 2018.

In line with the changes to notarial and documentary services outlined in the Consular Strategy 2013-2016, not all services on the Consular...

Research and analysis: Legionnaires' disease monthly surveillance reports: 2017
seen at 16:39, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded monthly Legionella Report for December 2017.

This publication provides the 2017 reports.

Legionnaires’ disease monthly surveillance reports for 2016 are also available.

Guidance: Information rights appeals: register of tribunal cases
seen at 16:39, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Register updated 10.1.18

The list includes the following details for each case:

appeal number the person or organisation who made the appeal Information Commissioner’s Office reference...
Guidance: PCV (13-valent, adsorbed): patient group direction (PGD) template
seen at 16:39, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added notice of extension for PCV (13-valent, adsorbed) patient group direction.

This patient group direction (PGD) template is to support the national pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: AXA Communications Group Ltd
seen at 16:39, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed Order 10837488 added.

Application number 1532

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

This decision was undefended. ‘...

Guidance: Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Bill
seen at 16:39, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the delegated powers note

The Taxation (Cross-Border Trade) Bill will give the government the ability to establish a standalone customs regime, and ensure that VAT and excise legislation...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Amazon Deliveries Ltd
seen at 16:39, 10 January in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1548

Applicant Amazon Europe Core S.A.R.L objected to the name used by Amazon Deliveries Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

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

Guidance: Company Names Tribunal undefended decisions and orders
seen at 16:39, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Decision O/021/18 and signed order 10837488 added.

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

Pre 2014 undefended decisions can be found via...

Notice: WR3 7JX, JVM Castings (Worcester) Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:39, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: JVM Castings (...
FOI release: Request for a list of Highways England debt recovery contractors
seen at 16:39, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Act asking for details of the Highways England contracts relating to debt collection, enforcement and recovery.

Research and analysis: Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) brokerage results
seen at 16:39, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: ECO Brokerage results 9 Jan 2018 published

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

Guidance: UK Trade Tariff: customs duty relief on pharmaceutical products
seen at 16:39, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Annexes 3, 4, 5 and 6 have been updated for 2018.

These lists are taken from Annex 3 to 6 of the common customs tariff (see commission implementing regulation (EC 1925/2017 of 12 October 2017 section...

Official Statistics: DBS dataset 1: disclosure progress, information disclosed and update service subscriptions
seen at 16:39, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Dataset added for April 2017 to March 2018.

The latest dataset for 2016 to 2017 shows on a monthly basis:

performance against our internal target of 95% of all disclosures issued in 56 ...
Official Statistics: DBS dataset 2: response times for complaints, enquiries and disputes
seen at 16:39, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Dataset added for April 2017 to March 2018.

The latest dataset for 2016 to 2017 shows on a monthly basis:

performance against our target of 97% of complaints responded to within 10 working...
Official Statistics: DBS dataset 3: number and type of registered and umbrella body applications
seen at 16:39, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Dataset added for April 2017 to March 2018.

The latest dataset for 2016 to 2017 shows on a monthly basis:

volume of registered/umbrella body applications volume of all registered/umbrella...
Official Statistics: DBS dataset 4: barring cases and appeals
seen at 16:39, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Dataset added for April 2017 to March 2018.

The latest dataset for 2016 to 2017 shows on a monthly basis:

performance against our target of 65% of all barring cases closed in 3 months (...
Official Statistics: DBS dataset 5: police disclosure unit performance
seen at 16:39, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Dataset added for April 2017 to March 2018.

Our Datasets

Police performance in relation to DBS check applications each month. It shows each police units Red, Amber and Green (RAG) status and the...

Official Statistics: DBS checks: police performance summary
seen at 16:38, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: DBS police performance summary updated.

Tracking your application

You can use online tracking to check the progress of your DBS application.

If you have any other queries you can...

Guidance: Access to Work provider memos
seen at 16:38, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published memos 7 and 8 - both include information about amendments to the Access to Work holistic assessments provider guidance.

These memos provide updates to the Access to Work provider guidance...

Guidance: Work Choice provider memos: 2017
seen at 16:38, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Work Choice provider memo 63.

These memos provide information about changes and updates to the Work Choice provider guidance.

Research and analysis: Water situation: area monthly reports for England 2017
seen at 16:38, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: December 2017 reports added.

These reports collect information from the Environment Agency, the Met Office and water companies that measure and monitor:

the amount of rain that falls ...
Corporate report: UKEF's implementation of the Equator Principles (1st November 2016 - 31st October 2017)
seen at 16:38, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

This Equator Principles (EPs) Annual Report provides an update of UK Export Finance’s implementation of the EPs between 1st November 2016 and 31st October 2017. During this reporting period, UK Export Finance...

Guidance: Direct Earnings Attachment: an employers' guide
seen at 16:38, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced Direct Earnings Attachment: a detailed guide with revised version. Added all percentages in 'Deduction rate to apply' column in table on pages 23 and 24.

As an employer, you may be asked...

Independent report: Risk protection arrangement (RPA) actuarial analysis
seen at 16:38, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report 'Risk protection arrangement estimated provisions: March 2017 summary'.

The reports found that government could save a lot of money if it covered risks, instead of each academy trust...

Notice: HR2 8BN, Format Builders Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:38, 10 January 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: Chancery guide
seen at 16:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised guide uploaded 10.1.18

Includes general information on:

starting a case making a statement of case managing a case providing expert evidence applying to the court listing...
Guidance: Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) public registers
seen at 16:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated WEEE producer compliance schemes public register.

2018 registers of EEE producers, approved exporters and approved authorised treatment facilities. Plus a list of WEEE producer compliance...

Research and analysis: Emerging infections: monthly summaries
seen at 16:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added December 2017 summary.

The Public Health England (PHE) emerging infections and zoonoses section uses an integrated horizon scanning approach which combines information on both human and animal...

Policy paper: A Shared Services strategy for government
seen at 16:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

This Shared Services strategy will save the taxpayer millions of pounds by 2028.

Press release: A556 ‘green bridge’ is winter wonderland
seen at 16:30, 10 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The £1.15 million bridge was one of 7 constructed across the new £192 million bypass which opened in March. Part farm access track and part wildlife corridor, the bridge, west of Mere, has...

News story: Join Healthcare UK at Arab Health 2018
seen at 16:30, 10 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Healthcare UK and the Department for International Trade are exhibiting at the Arab Health congress and exhibition taking place 29 January to 1 February 2018 in Dubai. Come and visit us at stand CC206 to explore...

News story: Damian Hinds appointed Secretary of State for Education
seen at 16:30, 10 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has appointed Damian Hinds MP as Secretary of State for Education.

Commenting on his new role, the Secretary of State for Education Damian Hinds said:

“I am honoured to be appointed...

News story: Harriett Baldwin MP appointed Minister for Africa
seen at 16:30, 10 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking following her appointment, Harriett Baldwin said:

I am honoured to have been appointed and look forward to representing Global Britain with African nations to tackle a range of opportunities...

News story: Civil/crime news: more dates for HMCTS roadshows
seen at 16:30, 10 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Providers can attend more HMCTS Roadshow Reform events with dates being announced in Birmingham, Winchester and Leeds.

The £1 billion reform programme will affect courts and tribunals, and is...

Regulation: Notice of authorised amendments (NAA) 2018 documents
seen at 15:06, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

A notice of authorised amendments (NAA) will be issued detailing which part of the MAA regulatory publications (MRP) have been amended. To ensure that the reader appreciates the full context of the amendment, ...

Regulation: Regulatory Article (RA) 3201: military air traffic management (ATM)
seen at 15:06, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Issue 3 has been published under NAA 18/01.

The purpose of Regulatory Articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, ...

Regulation: Regulatory article (RA) 3000 series: air traffic management regulations (ATM)
seen at 15:06, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the change to RA 3201 – Military Air Traffic Management Issue 3 – See NAA 18/01.

The purpose of regulatory articles (RA) is to provide the framework...

Policy paper: Automotive Sector Deal
seen at 15:06, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

This Sector Deal builds on the government’s long-standing partnership with the UK automotive sector.

It ensures that the UK continues to reap the benefits from the transition to ultra-low and zero-emission...

Official Statistics: Schedule of updates for HMRC's statistics
seen at 15:05, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to the Schedule of HMRC statistics

Exact dates of these publications are announced no later than 4 weeks in advance on the statistics release calendar. As part of the code of practice...

Statutory guidance: Non-automatic weighing instruments type approval certificates UK/2966 to UK/3085
seen at 15:05, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Certificate UK/3089 has been added.

Regulatory Delivery issues type approval certificates under the Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations.

Research and analysis: Tuberculosis (TB): regional and devolved administration reports
seen at 15:05, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Tuberculosis in North East England: annual review (2016 data)'.

Annual regional reports for the recent epidemiology of TB for:

East of England London South West South East ...
Notice: Notice 799: disclosure of tax avoidance schemes for VAT and other indirect taxes
seen at 15:05, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This notice has been updated at paragraph 9.2.

If you promote or use arrangements this notice tells you:

what must be disclosed to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) who should disclose notifiable...
Guidance: PHE Harlow
seen at 15:04, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added latest press release on 'Top construction firms appointed to build new PHE site in Harlow'.

This document provides information about the proposals of the new public health science campus ...

Guidance: UK Trade Tariff: correlation tables
seen at 15:04, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The UK Trade Tariff correlation tables have been updated with the 2018 commodity codes.

All businesses and agencies involved in importing and exporting goods both within and outside the EU should...

Corporate report: Committees on Toxicity, Mutagenicity, Carcinogenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment: joint annual report
seen at 15:04, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 2016 joint annual report.

This is the 23rd joint annual report of:

the Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COT) the Committee on Mutagenicity...
Form: War Pension and AFCS notice of appeal
seen at 15:04, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Form replaced with the latest version

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

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

Guidance: Nationality checking service: Greater London
seen at 15:04, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Change of address for Lambeth.

Use this guide to find the details of local authorities in Greater London that offer a checking service for UK nationality applications.

Guidance: Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) inspection manual
seen at 15:02, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a draft version of the HGV inspection manual that will apply from 20 May 2018.

This manual is for everyone who takes part in HGV examinations and maintenance and explains:

acceptable...
Guidance: Public service vehicle (PSV) inspection manual
seen at 15:00, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a draft version of the PSV inspection manual that will apply from 20 May 2018.

This manual is for everyone who takes part in PSV examinations and maintenance and explains:

acceptable...
Guidance: Housing Benefit urgent bulletins 2014
seen at 15:00, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Urgent bulletins contain urgent advice and information for immediate action by local authorities.

For enquiries about the distribution of circulars, email: housing.correspondenceandpqs@dwp.gsi.gov....

Guidance: The white book for foreign service advisers and defence attachés
seen at 15:00, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to January 2018 edition.

Commonwealth Defence Liaison Staffs and Foreign Service Attachés accredited to London

This publication is no longer publicly available and is only provided on ...

Guidance: Housing Benefit urgent bulletins 2015
seen at 15:00, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Urgent bulletins contain urgent advice and information for immediate action by local authorities.

For enquiries about the distribution of circulars, email: housing.correspondenceandpqs@dwp.gsi.gov....

Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 15:00, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Holcombe Moor firing times 27 January to 2 February 2018.

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

Guidance: BFPOs included in the MOD enduring families free mail service
seen at 15:00, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated BFPOs included in the MOD enduring families free mail service.

The BFPOs and ships in support of operations who have entitlement to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) enduring families free ...

Guidance: Housing Benefit urgent bulletins 2016
seen at 15:00, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Urgent bulletins contain urgent advice and information for immediate action by local authorities.

For enquiries about the distribution of circulars, email: housing.correspondenceandpqs@dwp.gsi.gov....

Guidance: Housing Benefit urgent bulletins 2017
seen at 15:00, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Urgent bulletins contain urgent advice and information for immediate action by local authorities.

For enquiries about the distribution of circulars, email: housing.correspondenceandpqs@dwp.gsi.gov....

Guidance: Yoxter Range and dry training area firing notice
seen at 15:00, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Yoxter Range and dry training area firing times 29 January to 11 February 2018.

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

Transparency data: DWP and CMG: spending over £500, October 2017
seen at 15:00, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Child Maintenance Group (CMG) publishes details of all spending over £500 using an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) on a monthly basis. The ePCS...

Guidance: Defence financial management and charging policy manual (JSP 462)
seen at 14:35, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated both part of JSP 462.

Joint Service Publication (JSP) 462: Financial management and charging policy manual provides a single source on direction and guidance for financial management policy...

Guidance: Hungary – consular fees
seen at 14:35, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated on 10 January 2018.

A full list of consular fees

Transparency data: MOD: spending over £500 on a GPC for January to December 2017
seen at 14:35, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added October datasets.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) publishes details of all spending over £500 using a GPC (departmental debit card) on a monthly basis.

Guidance: Bolivia – Consular Fees
seen at 14:35, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular fees updated.

This table of fees reflects the most common services provided at the British Embassy in La Paz.

Guidance: Montenegro – Consular Fees
seen at 14:35, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Change of consular rate of exchange from January 2018.

In line with the changes to notarial and documentary services outlined in the Consular Strategy 2013-2016, not all services on the Consular...

Research and analysis: Legionnaires' disease monthly surveillance reports: 2017
seen at 14:35, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded monthly Legionella Report for December 2017.

This publication provides the 2017 reports.

Legionnaires’ disease monthly surveillance reports for 2016 are also available.

Transparency data: MOD: spending over £25,000, January to December 2017
seen at 14:35, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added November dataset.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) publishes details of all departmental spending over £25,000 on a monthly basis.

Statutory guidance: Fishing vessel licence variations
seen at 14:35, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Sole 7d reduced from 3t to 1t

Variations occur to reflect changes in quota limits and closures or openings of sea areas.

Check your licence

It is your responsibility to check your licence...

Notice: SS8 0PQ, A Team Services Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:35, 10 January 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: RG42 5QL, Jordan Construction Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:35, 10 January 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: Information rights appeals: register of tribunal cases
seen at 14:35, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Register updated 10.1.18

The list includes the following details for each case:

appeal number the person or organisation who made the appeal Information Commissioner’s Office reference...
Guidance: PCV (13-valent, adsorbed): patient group direction (PGD) template
seen at 14:35, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added notice of extension for PCV (13-valent, adsorbed) patient group direction.

This patient group direction (PGD) template is to support the national pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: AXA Communications Group Ltd
seen at 14:35, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed Order 10837488 added.

Application number 1532

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

This decision was undefended. ‘...

Guidance: Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Bill
seen at 14:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the delegated powers note

The Taxation (Cross-Border Trade) Bill will give the government the ability to establish a standalone customs regime, and ensure that VAT and excise legislation...

Press release: Top construction firms appointed to build new PHE site in Harlow
seen at 14:30, 10 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Three of the UK’s leading construction companies have been chosen to create Public Health England’s (PHE) new state-of-the-art public health science campus and headquarters at Harlow, Essex.

They have...

News story: Apology: Richard Wayne Seamark
seen at 14:30, 10 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Insolvency Service accepts that the original headline published on this statement was inappropriate and capable of misinterpretation. For the avoidance of doubt we wish to state that the Insolvency Service...

News story: Joint article: a deep and special partnership
seen at 14:30, 10 January in News and communications (Our copy).
By Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond and Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, David Davis

Today (10 January 2018) we’re both in Germany to highlight the important relationship that exists...

Press release: Secretary of State Bradley visits Belfast
seen at 14:30, 10 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Following a tour of the facility, during which she spoke to members of staff and students, the Secretary of State addressed the media.

Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland:

Press release: A556 ‘green bridge’ is winter wonderland
seen at 14:30, 10 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The £1.15 million bridge was one of 7 constructed across the new £192 million bypass which opened in March. Part farm access track and part wildlife corridor, the bridge, west of Mere, has...

News story: Seven-year-old’s invention brought to life by Dstl scientists
seen at 14:30, 10 January in News and communications (Our copy).

A seven-year-old boy has had his dream submarine design made into reality by apprentices at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).

Jacob Bland, from Suffolk, drew his water-propelled design...

Press release: New information on rare River Severn fish population
seen at 14:30, 10 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Monitoring work during the spring and summer of 2017 which used some of the latest technology, found that around 15,000 shad can make it above Upper Lode weir on the River Severn, near Tewkesbury before being...

Press release: Government agrees landmark Sector Deal to establish UK as world leader in future of mobility
seen at 14:30, 10 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Business Secretary confirms first Automotive Sector Deal, growing the partnership between government and industry, boosting investment in emerging technology and establishing the UK’s leadership in meeting...
Statutory guidance: MOT inspection manual: cars and passenger vehicles
seen at 11:40, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a draft version of the MOT inspection manual for cars and passenger vehicles that will apply from 20 May 2018.

This MOT inspection manual is issued by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency...

Guidance: Ultra low emission vehicles: tax benefits
seen at 11:40, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Factsheet is updated following the announcements made at Autumn Budget 2017 regarding ultra low emission vehicle taxation.

This document summarises the taxes and benefits applicable to ultra low...

Official Statistics: Cold Weather Payment estimates: 2017 to 2018
seen at 11:40, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published the latest Cold Weather Payment estimates (data to 5 January 2018) and a revised version of the background and methodology document (now dated 10 January 2018).

Find out about getting...

National Statistics: UK overseas trade in goods statistics: November 2017
seen at 11:40, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) collects the UK’s international trade in goods data, which are published as two National Statistics series - the ‘Overseas Trade in Goods Statistics (OTS)’ and the ‘Regional Trade...

National Statistics: Building materials and components statistics: December 2017
seen at 11:40, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Presents information on selected building materials, including monthly data on price indices, bricks, cement and concrete blocks. It also presents quarterly data on sand and gravel, slate, concrete roofing tiles...

Statistical data set: UK international sea passengers (SPAS01)
seen at 11:40, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Sea passengers monthly data table updated for November 2017.

Table SPAS0101

UK international sea passengers by port (ODS, 34.3KB)

Table SPAS0102

UK international short...

Statistical data set: Further education and skills inspections and outcomes: management information from December 2015
seen at 11:40, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published management information as at 31 December 2017.

Management information - further education and skills - as at 31 December 2017

MS Excel...

Corporate report: Ministry of Defence Police Committee Annual Report 2016 to 2017
seen at 11:40, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

The main task of the MOD Police Committee is to provide the Secretary of State for Defence and ministers with independent assurance that the MOD Police (MDP) is exercising its policing powers and authority lawfully...

Guidance: SMI B 17: Investigation of tissues and biopsies from deep seated sites and organs
seen at 11:40, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added issued document, version B 17i6.3.

Issued

The last full scientific review of this document was completed on 8 April 2016.

Please note that B 17: Investigation of tissues and biopsies...

Guidance: SMI B 11: Investigation of swabs from skin and superficial soft tissue infections
seen at 11:40, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added issued document, version B 11i6.2.

Issued

The last full scientific review of this document was completed on 4 May 2016.

Please note that B 11: Investigation of skin, superficial ...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Dr Howard Britton
seen at 11:40, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

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

Teacher reference number: 7864556 ...
Form: War Pension and AFCS notice of appeal
seen at 11:40, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Text changes made to document and replaced

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

If you have any other enquiries you can contact the Veterans...

Form: Get a letter from an organisation providing domestic violence support services
seen at 11:40, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

To get a copy of a letter from an organisation confirming provision of domestic violence support services, you should:

ask the domestic violence specialist support service to complete the form as much...
Policy paper: DIO commercial strategy
seen at 11:40, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

This strategy explains how the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), part of the Ministry of Defence, aims to transform the way it does business. The strategy has a focus on increasing supplier numbers, ...

Guidance: MOT special notice 01-18: inspection manual and in-service emission data
seen at 11:40, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

This special notice tells you about:

the introduction of a new MOT inspection manual (class 3, 4, 5 and 7 vehicles) on 20 May 2018 spark ignition engine emission testing on and after 1 February 2018...
Independent report: ICURe: evaluation of pilot programme
seen at 11:37, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Innovate UK commissioned Ipsos MORI to carry out an evaluation of the Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research (ICURe) pilot programme.

The evaluation had 3 objectives:

using...
Guidance: Greece – Consular Fees
seen at 11:37, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 10 January 2018

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Nigeria: UK Science and Innovation Network Country Snapshot
seen at 11:37, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised UK Nigeria SIN snapshot

The Science and Innovation Network Country Snapshot for Nigeria provide information on the local Science and Innovation landscape, UK priorities and successes. It...

Policy paper: Devolution annual report 2016 to 2017
seen at 11:37, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government is required by the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 to publish an annual report on devolution setting out progress on...

Guidance: Nationality checking service: England
seen at 11:37, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Lincolnshire now accepting citizenship and British passport applications at the same time.

Use this guide to find the details of local authorities in England that offer a checking service for UK...

Regulation: Notice of authorised amendments (NAA) 2018 documents
seen at 11:37, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

A notice of authorised amendments (NAA) will be issued detailing which part of the MAA regulatory publications (MRP) have been amended. To ensure that the reader appreciates the full context of the amendment, ...

Regulation: Notice of authorised amendments (NAA) reference table
seen at 11:37, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: NAA 18/01 relating to RA 3201 has been published.

A notice of authorised amendments (NAA) will be issued detailing which part of the MAA regulatory publications (MRP) have been amended. To ensure...

Regulation: Regulatory Article (RA) 3201: military air traffic management (ATM)
seen at 11:37, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Issue 3 has been published under NAA 18/01.

The purpose of Regulatory Articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, ...

Regulation: Regulatory article (RA) 3000 series: air traffic management regulations (ATM)
seen at 11:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The combined 3000 series has been updated to reflect the change to RA 3201 – Military Air Traffic Management Issue 3 – See NAA 18/01.

The purpose of regulatory articles (RA) is to provide the framework...

Policy paper: Automotive Sector Deal
seen at 11:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

This Sector Deal builds on the government’s long-standing partnership with the UK automotive sector.

It ensures that the UK continues to reap the benefits from the transition to ultra-low and zero-emission...

News story: DIO sets out vision for future working with industry
seen at 11:30, 10 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO),on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), has launched its commercial strategy setting out its vision for future ways of working with suppliers in the soft and ...

News story: Certification Officer: forthcoming hearings
seen at 11:30, 10 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: New hearings announced for Markham v GMB and for Pollock v Accord.

Markham v GMB Hearing

The applicant’s complaint concerns access to branch accounting records.

The hearing will be held...

Notice: Patent Journal special notices: 6712
seen at 10:38, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

These are notices which appear for a limited number of weeks.

They include Intellectual Property policy announcements and recent additions to the British Library.

Guidance: Mozambique – Consular Fees
seen at 10:38, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular fees for January 2018 uploaded.

Consular fees updated as of 1 January 2018.

Map: England Coast Path in the south east of England
seen at 10:38, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table updated to show Eastbourne to Camber stretch is now at stage 2/3.

Find out about the work being carried out to improve public access to each stretch of the coast in the south east of England...

Guidance: Ukraine – Consular Fees
seen at 10:38, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated 10 Jan 2018

A full list of Consular fees

Form: Bats: licence to interfere with bat roosts (CL21)
seen at 10:38, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced application form with updated version.

You must register sites to carry out works that have a temporary or low effect on certain bat roosts in England.

You must apply to become...

Official Statistics: UK trade: Nov 2017
seen at 10:38, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from any political influence

Official Statistics: Construction output in Great Britain: November 2017
seen at 10:38, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Official Statistics: Short-term indicators economic commentary: Jan 2018
seen at 10:38, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: Household Disposable Income and Inequality, financial year ending 2017
seen at 10:38, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: Waiting time statistics: cancer waiting times (July to September 2017)
seen at 10:38, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

This statistics release gives details of the waiting times for patients accessing cancer services at hospitals in the north of Ireland during July, August & September 2017

National Statistics: UK index of production: November 2017
seen at 10:38, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: UK international sea passengers: November 2017
seen at 10:38, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Statutory guidance: MOT inspection manual: cars and passenger vehicles
seen at 10:34, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a draft version of the MOT inspection manual for cars and passenger vehicles that will apply from 20 May 2018.

This MOT inspection manual is issued by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency...

Guidance: Ultra low emission vehicles: tax benefits
seen at 10:34, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Factsheet is updated following the announcements made at Autumn Budget 2017 regarding ultra low emission vehicle taxation.

This document summarises the taxes and benefits applicable to ultra low...

Official Statistics: Cold Weather Payment estimates: 2017 to 2018
seen at 10:34, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published the latest Cold Weather Payment estimates (data to 5 January 2018) and a revised version of the background and methodology document (now dated 10 January 2018).

Find out about getting...

National Statistics: UK overseas trade in goods statistics: November 2017
seen at 10:34, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) collects the UK’s international trade in goods data, which are published as two National Statistics series - the ‘Overseas Trade in Goods Statistics (OTS)’ and the ‘Regional Trade...

Notice: Wienerberger Limited: application made to abstract water
seen at 10:34, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for the abstraction and impoundment of water.

These notices explain:

what the application is about which Environment Agency ...
National Statistics: Building materials and components statistics: December 2017
seen at 10:34, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Presents information on selected building materials, including monthly data on price indices, bricks, cement and concrete blocks. It also presents quarterly data on sand and gravel, slate, concrete roofing tiles...

Statistical data set: UK international sea passengers (SPAS01)
seen at 10:34, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Sea passengers monthly data table updated for November 2017.

Table SPAS0101

UK international sea passengers by port (ODS, 34.3KB)

Table SPAS0102

UK international short...

Statistical data set: Further education and skills inspections and outcomes: management information from December 2015
seen at 10:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published management information as at 31 December 2017.

Management information - further education and skills - as at 31 December 2017

MS Excel...

Corporate report: Ministry of Defence Police Committee Annual Report 2016 to 2017
seen at 10:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

The main task of the MOD Police Committee is to provide the Secretary of State for Defence and ministers with independent assurance that the MOD Police (MDP) is exercising its policing powers and authority lawfully...

Official Statistics: NICE Technology Appraisals in the NHS in England (Innovation Scorecard) to June 2017
seen at 10:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

NHS Digital has produced and published the Innovation Scorecard quarterly as an official statistic since January 2013 on behalf of the Office of Life Sciences. It can be used by local NHS organisations to monitor...

Guidance: SMI B 17: Investigation of tissues and biopsies from deep seated sites and organs
seen at 10:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added issued document, version B 17i6.3.

Issued

The last full scientific review of this document was completed on 8 April 2016.

Please note that B 17: Investigation of tissues and biopsies...

Guidance: SMI B 11: Investigation of swabs from skin and superficial soft tissue infections
seen at 10:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added issued document, version B 11i6.2.

Issued

The last full scientific review of this document was completed on 4 May 2016.

Please note that B 11: Investigation of skin, superficial ...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Dr Howard Britton
seen at 10:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

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

Teacher reference number: 7864556 ...
Form: War Pension and AFCS notice of appeal
seen at 10:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Text changes made to document and replaced

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

If you have any other enquiries you can contact the Veterans...

Form: Get a letter from an organisation providing domestic violence support services
seen at 10:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

To get a copy of a letter from an organisation confirming provision of domestic violence support services, you should:

ask the domestic violence specialist support service to complete the form as much...
Policy paper: DIO commercial strategy
seen at 10:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

This strategy explains how the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), part of the Ministry of Defence, aims to transform the way it does business. The strategy has a focus on increasing supplier numbers, ...

Statement to Parliament: Dr Liam Fox speaks at the Trade Bill second reading
seen at 10:30, 10 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Free and fair trade is fundamental to the prosperity of the United Kingdom.

That is something on which all sides of this House can agree.

As globalisation and new technology have changed the face...

Local Government (Sajid Javid)
seen at 09:34, 10 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

For some time there have been concerns about financial management and governance at Northamptonshire County Council, and in recent months a number of reports have been published, which have led me to question...

Notice: Patent Journal special notices: 6712
seen at 09:34, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

These are notices which appear for a limited number of weeks.

They include Intellectual Property policy announcements and recent additions to the British Library.

Guidance: Mozambique – Consular Fees
seen at 09:34, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular fees for January 2018 uploaded.

Consular fees updated as of 1 January 2018.

Map: England Coast Path in the south east of England
seen at 09:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Table updated to show Eastbourne to Camber stretch is now at stage 2/3.

Find out about the work being carried out to improve public access to each stretch of the coast in the south east of England...

Guidance: Ukraine – Consular Fees
seen at 09:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated 10 Jan 2018

A full list of Consular fees

Form: Bats: licence to interfere with bat roosts (CL21)
seen at 09:33, 10 January in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced application form with updated version.

You must register sites to carry out works that have a temporary or low effect on certain bat roosts in England.

You must apply to become...