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02 February 2018

News story: Home Office Minister visits Tunisia
seen at 23:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

During the visit, Mr Wallace held a series of high-level meetings with senior members of the Government of Tunisia including the Ministers of Interior, Foreign Affairs, Tourism and Human Rights as well as the...

Press release: Alistair Burt: UK "deeply concerned" by chlorine attack reports
seen at 21:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Alistair Burt, Minister for the Middle East, said:

The UK is deeply concerned by the three reports of chlorine attacks by Syrian regime forces in Eastern Ghouta so far in 2018. If it is confirmed that...

Decision: Access to accounting records decision: Mr Markham v GMB
seen at 20:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Mr Markham made a complaint alleging that GMB breached section 30(2) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 in failing to comply with his request to access branch accounting records. ...

Research and analysis: Referral Decision - Substantive Representations
seen at 20:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Substantive representations received by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport prior to the Secretary of State’s referral decision on the proposed merger between Sky and Fox. The authors’ consent...

Decision: Mr Martin Nicholas Myers
seen at 20:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

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

Teacher reference number: 0600900 ...
Guidance: Mexico – Consular Fees
seen at 20:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of fees for 2018.

A full list of Consular fees.

Research and analysis: RHI mechanism for budget management: estimated commitments
seen at 20:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: December 2017 forecasts published.

The quarterly forecast shows the current estimated committed expenditure for the next 12 months based on the number of Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) applications...

Guidance: First-tier Tribunal bail
seen at 20:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New First-tier Tribunal bail: completing the bail summary guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff about its administrative processes around a bail hearing.

Press release: HS2 reveals world-leading design firms for biggest station building programme since Victorian era
seen at 20:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the bidders who have been invited to tender for the London stations construction contracts:

The following designers will be awarded contracts to help develop and refine the detailed...

Guidance: ILR guides and templates for 2017 to 2018
seen at 18:34, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of Provider support manual - guide to making ILR data returns during the 2017 to 2018 funding year uploaded on 2 February 2018

These documents support further education providers (publicly...

FOI release: A34 diversions
seen at 18:34, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Regulations Act 2000 in relation to the A34 diversions.

Guidance: Disability Confident: employers that have signed up
seen at 18:34, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added an updated list of Disability Confident employers.

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

Official Statistics: Initial teacher education: inspections and outcomes as at 30 June 2017
seen at 18:34, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Initial figures about the number of age phase partnerships, provided by partnerships, were based on partnerships with inspection outcomes only. Many school-led partnerships have not yet been inspected...

Guidance: Canada – Consular Fees
seen at 18:34, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular Fees Updated February 2018

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
seen at 18:34, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to bronze and silver award listings excels.

The scheme encompasses bronze, silver and gold awards for employer organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to defence and ...

Research and analysis: Avian influenza (bird flu) in Europe and in the UK
seen at 18:34, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the findings of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N6) in wild birds risk assessment.

A preliminary outbreak assessment for avian influenza (H5 and H7 strains) in Europe and an updated ...

Guidance: Nigeria – Consular fees
seen at 18:34, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated consular fees

A full list of consular fees for services in Nigeria.

Official Statistics: Medicines: licensing time-based performance measures
seen at 18:34, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Licensing time-based performance measures - January 2018

For national applications (UK marketing authorisations only) we show the time taken for:

the first assessor to start the assessment...
Statistical data set: Quota use statistics
seen at 18:33, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2018 data added

The level of catches and landings of key quota species are monitored throughout the year through a series of weekly and monthly spreadsheets.

The management of these quotas...

Official Statistics: Early access to medicines scheme applications: pending, refused, granted
seen at 18:33, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated PIM designation statistics for January 2018 added to the page.

These tables show the number of applications made to the early access to medicines scheme for the promising innovative medicine...

Form: Apply to use simplified procedures for import or export (C&E48)
seen at 18:33, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 1d of form updated with the option of selecting a Direct Representative for lodging your declarations.

This form allows you to apply for authorisation to use simplified procedures for ...

Decision: Access to accounting records decision: Mr Markham v GMB
seen at 18:33, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Mr Markham made a complaint alleging that GMB breached section 30(2) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 in failing to comply with his request to access branch accounting records. ...

Research and analysis: Referral Decision - Substantive Representations
seen at 18:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Substantive representations received by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport prior to the Secretary of State’s referral decision on the proposed merger between Sky and Fox. The authors’ consent...

Open consultation: Review of sections 34-37 of the Scotland Act 2012
seen at 18:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Scotland has invited the Lord Justice General to chair a review of sections 34-37 of the Scotland Act 2012. The review group established by the Lord Justice General has published a ...

Decision: Mr Martin Nicholas Myers
seen at 18:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

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

Teacher reference number: 0600900 ...
Notice: Category A project supported: Kabaale international airport
seen at 18:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Category A projects are defined by the OECD Recommendation on Common Approaches for Officially Supported Export Credits and Environmental and Social Due Diligence (the OECD Common Approaches).

We publish...

Guidance: Mexico – Consular Fees
seen at 18:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of fees for 2018.

A full list of Consular fees.

Research and analysis: RHI mechanism for budget management: estimated commitments
seen at 18:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: December 2017 forecasts published.

The quarterly forecast shows the current estimated committed expenditure for the next 12 months based on the number of Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) applications...

Guidance: First-tier Tribunal bail
seen at 18:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New First-tier Tribunal bail: completing the bail summary guidance.

UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff about its administrative processes around a bail hearing.

News story: Department for Education launches Commonwealth education pack
seen at 18:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added Commonwealth education pack.

School Standards Minister Nick Gibb met with his counterparts from across the world today to launch a new resource for teachers, aimed at helping them to inform...

Press release: Minister for Africa welcomes new EU sanctions against South Sudan
seen at 18:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

New European Union sanctions have been announced today (Friday 2 February), targeting 3 South Sudanese former and current officials responsible for serious human rights violations and obstructions of the...

News story: Certification Officer: general announcements and latest decisions
seen at 18:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: New decision issued by the Certification Officer.

02 February 2018

Access to accounting records decision: Mr Markham v GMB

Mr Markham made a complaint alleging that GMB breached...

Press release: HS2 reveals world-leading design firms for biggest station building programme since Victorian era
seen at 18:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the bidders who have been invited to tender for the London stations construction contracts:

The following designers will be awarded contracts to help develop and refine the detailed...

News story: International Trade Secretary appoints new ‘HM Trade Commissioner’ for China
seen at 18:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Richard Burn named as HM Trade Commissioner for China Dr Fox leads delegation of more than 50 British businesses Prime Minister announces £9 billion of new trade

Richard Burn is the first of...

News story: Avian influenza (bird flu) in winter 2017 to 2018
seen at 18:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Change of picture

Avian influenza (bird flu), a disease of birds, has been identified in wild birds in England in 2018. All poultry keepers should review their biosecurity, sign up for disease ...

Press release: Intelligent road studs to improve road safety
seen at 18:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Highways England is installing around 170 of the innovative LED road studs at one of England’s busiest motorway junctions – used by over 90,000 vehicles every day.

The intelligent road studs are being...

News story: Minister for Africa announces new support for Zimbabwe's democratic processes
seen at 18:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister for Africa Harriett Baldwin visited Zimbabwe on Thursday 1 February and Friday 2 February, on her first overseas visit in her new role as joint Minister for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, Democratic Republic of the Congo
seen at 16:40, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury notice 02/02/2018, Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2005 the UN Security Council imposed an assets freeze and travel restrictions on persons acting in...

Guidance: Tanzania – Consular Fees
seen at 16:40, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular fees updated

UK laws says we have to charge fees for some services.

Independent report: Evaluation of Independent Monitoring and Evaluation Project for the DFID Nigeria State Level Programmes (IMEP)
seen at 16:40, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Since 2008, DFID has spent over £400 million on 4 (SLPs) in Nigeria to contribute to Nigeria’s progress in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The SLPs were designed as a comprehensive...

Consultation outcome: Proposed changes to the prudential framework of capital finance
seen at 16:40, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Summary of consultation responses and government response.

The Prudential System is comprised of 4 statutory codes. The Department for Communities and Local Government is responsible for ...

Statutory guidance: Capital finance: guidance on local government investments (third edition)
seen at 16:40, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised edition added, which applies for accounting periods starting on or after 1 April 2018.

The guidance on local government investments was originally issued in 2004. This revised edition applies...

Statutory guidance: Capital finance: guidance on minimum revenue provision (fourth edition)
seen at 16:40, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised edition of Capital finance: guidance on minimum revenue provision.

Guidance for local authorities on determining a prudent level of minimum revenue provision when investing in their...

Independent report: Mid Term Evaluation of Livelihood Enhancement through Agriculture Development (LEAD) Programme
seen at 16:40, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

The maize and poultry subsectors are an important resource for both household use and income for large numbers of people in Tanzania, with maize being Tanzania’s main crop and poultry farming very common, small...

Policy paper: Business Statements: Office of the Leader of the House of Commons, February 2018
seen at 16:40, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

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

This takes place every Thursday morning when the House is sitting, usually at 11.30 am. Statements are available...

Consultation outcome: Fixing our broken housing market: consultation
seen at 16:40, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added government response to question 5 (local authority development – effect of planning permission).

As part of the housing white paper, we are also consulting on changes to planning policy...

Form: Housing Possession Court Duty Schemes (HPCDS)
seen at 16:40, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPCDS providers alphabetical list of LAA funded HPCD providers updated.

Housing schemes - emergency advice

The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) funds HPCDS throughout England and Wales to provide on-the...

Notice: HP5 1RB, Troy Homes Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:40, 2 February 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: SO18 2NL, Southampton International Airport Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:40, 2 February 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: ILR guides and templates for 2017 to 2018
seen at 16:33, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of Provider support manual - guide to making ILR data returns during the 2017 to 2018 funding year uploaded on 2 February 2018

These documents support further education providers (publicly...

Notice: CV37 8AA, Rectory Farm Developments Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 2 February 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: TA2 6PE, Mr Peter Berks: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:33, 2 February 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: Henley junior triathlon 2018: river restriction notice
seen at 16:33, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

River Thames restriction information for Sunday 3 June 2018.

Guidance: HB Direct newsletters: 2018
seen at 16:33, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

HB Direct newsletters provide information that affects Housing Benefit, including:

policy changes good practice other initiatives
FOI release: A34 diversions
seen at 16:33, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Freedom of Information Regulations Act 2000 in relation to the A34 diversions.

Guidance: Disability Confident: employers that have signed up
seen at 16:33, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added an updated list of Disability Confident employers.

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

Notice: Rowing On and Torpids 2018: river restriction notice
seen at 16:33, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

River Thames restriction information for Friday 23 February and Wednesday 28 February to Saturday 3 March 2018.

Official Statistics: Initial teacher education: inspections and outcomes as at 30 June 2017
seen at 16:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Initial figures about the number of age phase partnerships, provided by partnerships, were based on partnerships with inspection outcomes only. Many school-led partnerships have not yet been inspected...

Guidance: Canada – Consular Fees
seen at 16:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular Fees Updated February 2018

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
seen at 16:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to bronze and silver award listings excels.

The scheme encompasses bronze, silver and gold awards for employer organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to defence and ...

Research and analysis: Avian influenza (bird flu) in Europe and in the UK
seen at 16:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the findings of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N6) in wild birds risk assessment.

A preliminary outbreak assessment for avian influenza (H5 and H7 strains) in Europe and an updated ...

Guidance: Nigeria – Consular fees
seen at 16:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated consular fees

A full list of consular fees for services in Nigeria.

Official Statistics: Medicines: licensing time-based performance measures
seen at 16:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Licensing time-based performance measures - January 2018

For national applications (UK marketing authorisations only) we show the time taken for:

the first assessor to start the assessment...
Guidance: Childcare service: service availability and issues
seen at 16:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: You will be unable to access the Childcare service between 4am and 6am on Sunday 4 February 2018

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

Statistical data set: Quota use statistics
seen at 16:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2018 data added

The level of catches and landings of key quota species are monitored throughout the year through a series of weekly and monthly spreadsheets.

The management of these quotas...

Official Statistics: Early access to medicines scheme applications: pending, refused, granted
seen at 16:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated PIM designation statistics for January 2018 added to the page.

These tables show the number of applications made to the early access to medicines scheme for the promising innovative medicine...

Form: Apply to use simplified procedures for import or export (C&E48)
seen at 16:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 1d of form updated with the option of selecting a Direct Representative for lodging your declarations.

This form allows you to apply for authorisation to use simplified procedures for ...

Research and analysis: Respiratory infections: laboratory reports 2018
seen at 16:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

This monthly report comprises six routine data tables:

reports of influenza infection made to PHE, by week of report respiratory viral detections by any method (culture, direct immunofluorescence, PCR...
Guidance: Tuberculosis test for a UK visa: clinics in Kenya
seen at 16:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Change to fee payable.

Use this document to find out where you must be tested for tuberculosis (TB) if you want to come to the UK for more than 6 months from Kenya, Eritrea, Somalia or South Sudan...

News story: Government doubles trainee funding in SMarT move to boost UK maritime sector
seen at 16:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

More than 400 extra cadets will be trained in maritime roles every year thanks to a £15 million funding boost announced by Maritime Minister Nusrat Ghani today (2 February 2018).

The investment...

Press release: UK and China sign Memorandum of Understanding on Medicine and Device Regulation
seen at 16:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Dr Ian Hudson, Chief Executive of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) during a visit to...

News story: South West has the potential to become the UK's start-up hub
seen at 16:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Technology firms developing driverless car technology and 5G mobile networks are among the companies helping to make the South West one of Britain’s start up hubs, according to the Chief Secretary to the Treasury...

News story: Department for Education launches Commonwealth education pack
seen at 16:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added Commonwealth education pack.

School Standards Minister Nick Gibb met with his counterparts from across the world today to launch a new resource for teachers, aimed at helping them to inform...

News story: Measles outbreaks confirmed in 5 areas across UK
seen at 16:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated number of cases.

Latest update

As of 30 January, there have been 51 confirmed measles cases in the West Midlands where there is still an ongoing outbreak. The measles outbreaks previously...

News story: ISECG publishes update to the Global Exploration Roadmap
seen at 16:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Global Exploration Roadmap begins with the International Space Station, proceeds to the Moon, and leads to human missions to explore Mars.

Sue Horne, Head of Space Exploration at the UK Space Agency...

Press release: National Citizen Service Trust Chair Campaign
seen at 16:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

After carefully considering the field of candidates who applied through an open recruitment exercise that was launched in July 2017, the Prime Minister has taken the decision to re-run the competition to appoint...

Press release: 50th Promising Innovative Medicine (PIM) designation granted
seen at 16:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The scheme, which launched in 2014, helps to give patients with life threatening or seriously debilitating conditions earlier access to new and innovative treatments.

Medicines developers, including research...

Press release: Camera footage helps secure fisheries conviction
seen at 16:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Body worn camera footage captured by Environment Agency officers on patrol has been used to support a conviction for the first time.

Callum Bell, 26, of Lyndsey Street in Houghton-Le-Spring, was fined...

News story: UK to play a major role in space weather mission concept
seen at 16:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Space weather occurs when the sun ejects material which can be highly charged, super heated and hazardous to manmade infrastructure and human life in space.

The new mission aims to put a spacecraft at...

Press release: Minister for Africa welcomes new EU sanctions against South Sudan
seen at 16:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

New European Union sanctions have been announced today (Friday 2 February), targeting three South Sudanese former and current officials responsible for serious human rights violations and obstructions ...

Official Statistics: New CICs registered in January 2018
seen at 14:51, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new CICs registered in January 2018

The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies publishes monthly updates showing the names and locations of newly formed CICs.

Further company...

Guidance: National protocol for case responsibility
seen at 14:51, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This is a revised version of the national protocol for case responsibility. It has been updated to reflect changes in AssetPlus, Community Safeguarding and Public Protection Incidents (CSPPI) and changes...

Guidance: Trust protections and Capital Gains Tax changes
seen at 14:51, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Links to the Residence, Domicile and Remittance Basis Manual have been added to this guidance.

This technical guidance is about how the deemed domicile changes from 6 April 2017 affect:

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Official Statistics: Prison population figures: 2018
seen at 14:50, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Population bulletin: weekly 2 February 2018 published

Latest prison population figures for 2018.

Guidance: DFID technical competency frameworks
seen at 14:50, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Programme Delivery document added

The list of core competencies for advisers that set out the skills and attributes that make up each competence.

Independent report: Baseline Evaluation of the Girls Education Project 3 (GEP 3)
seen at 14:50, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

GEP3 is an 8-year project (2012 to 20) that seeks to improve school access, retention and learning outcomes for girls in 5 northern Nigerian states. Between 2014 and 2017 the project was piloting a series of ...

FOI release: FOI release: Bell Pottinger South Africa
seen at 14:50, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0870-17 relates to correspondence between FCO and the British High Commission in South Africa relating to Bell Pottinger, since January 2016

Independent report: Evaluation of Wealth Creation Development of Rural Markets in Zambia
seen at 14:50, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Under WCDRM, the Department for International Development (DFID) provided Musika, a Zambian not for profit organisation, with &pound;4,619,196 to facilitate rural market development. DFID support was provided...

FOI release: FOI release: demining in Libya
seen at 14:50, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0832-17 relates to the UK’s counter-improvised explosive device equipment aid package for the Government of National Accord of Libya announced by the Defence Secretary in September 2017. Additional information...

FOI release: FOI Release: FCO Mandarin Chinese language speakers
seen at 14:50, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0820-17 relates to the number of FCO staff with a recorded skill level in Mandarin, the length and cost of training and the success rate for officers receiving full time Mandarin language training

FOI release: FOI release: FCO Jubilee programme budget
seen at 14:50, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0598-17 gives the budget allocated to the Jubilee programme for the financial years 2014/15, 2015/16 and 2016/17

FOI release: FOI Release: ministerial briefings including Al-Qaeda or AQAP
seen at 14:50, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0649-17 releases documents but some information is withheld under section 23 (Information supplied by, or relating to bodies dealing with security matters); 24 (national security), section 27 (international...

FOI release: FOI release: education allowance 2017
seen at 14:50, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

FOI 1162-17 relates to the Continuity of Education allowance for the children of diplomatic staff for 2017

Form: Carer's Allowance claim form
seen at 14:50, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised DS700 Carer's Allowance and State Pension notes - Carer's Allowance earnings limit is &pound;116 a week. The Welsh versions will be updated in due course.

To claim Carer’s Allowance...

FOI release: FOI release: Colombian guerrilla groups
seen at 14:50, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0636-17 and 0637-17 relate to reporting issued by FCO London (0636-17) and British Embassy Bogota (0637-17) on guerilla groups within Colombia

Form: Disability Living Allowance for children claim form
seen at 14:50, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published update of the DLA for children claim forms for January 2018. Welsh versions to follow in due course.

You may not have to fill in a form. There are other ways to claim.

Statutory guidance: MOT inspection manual: motorcycles
seen at 14:50, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

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

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

Guidance: Who is subject to financial sanctions in the UK?
seen at 14:50, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury notice 02/02/2018, Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) publishes a list of all those subject to financial sanctions...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, Democratic Republic of the Congo
seen at 14:49, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury notice 02/02/2018, Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2005 the UN Security Council imposed an assets freeze and travel restrictions on persons acting in...

Guidance: Tanzania – Consular Fees
seen at 14:49, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular fees updated

UK laws says we have to charge fees for some services.

Independent report: Evaluation of Independent Monitoring and Evaluation Project for the DFID Nigeria State Level Programmes (IMEP)
seen at 14:37, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Since 2008, DFID has spent over &pound;400 million on 4 (SLPs) in Nigeria to contribute to Nigeria’s progress in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The SLPs were designed as a comprehensive...

Consultation outcome: Proposed changes to the prudential framework of capital finance
seen at 14:37, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Summary of consultation responses and government response.

The Prudential System is comprised of 4 statutory codes. The Department for Communities and Local Government is responsible for ...

Statutory guidance: Capital finance: guidance on local government investments (third edition)
seen at 14:37, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised edition added, which applies for accounting periods starting on or after 1 April 2018.

The guidance on local government investments was originally issued in 2004. This revised edition applies...

Statutory guidance: Capital finance: guidance on minimum revenue provision (fourth edition)
seen at 14:37, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised edition of Capital finance: guidance on minimum revenue provision.

Guidance for local authorities on determining a prudent level of minimum revenue provision when investing in their...

Independent report: Mid Term Evaluation of Livelihood Enhancement through Agriculture Development (LEAD) Programme
seen at 14:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

The maize and poultry subsectors are an important resource for both household use and income for large numbers of people in Tanzania, with maize being Tanzania’s main crop and poultry farming very common, small...

Policy paper: Business Statements: Office of the Leader of the House of Commons, February 2018
seen at 14:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

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

This takes place every Thursday morning when the House is sitting, usually at 11.30 am. Statements are available...

Consultation outcome: Fixing our broken housing market: consultation
seen at 14:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added government response to question 5 (local authority development – effect of planning permission).

As part of the housing white paper, we are also consulting on changes to planning policy...

Form: Housing Possession Court Duty Schemes (HPCDS)
seen at 14:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HPCDS providers alphabetical list of LAA funded HPCD providers updated.

Housing schemes - emergency advice

The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) funds HPCDS throughout England and Wales to provide on-the...

Guidance: Nationality checking service: England
seen at 14:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Lancashire County Council no longer provide Nationality Checking Service.

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

More people are saving more money into DC pensions, data reveals
seen at 14:31, 2 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
New figures released by TPR reveal that £5.4 billion was put into DC pension schemes last year, an increase of more than 21% year on year.
TPR begins spot checks on East Midlands employers
seen at 14:31, 2 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has begun carrying out spot checks in cities across the East Midlands to ensure employers are complying with their pension duties.
Response regarding comments on Universal Credit
seen at 14:30, 2 February in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

From Sir David Norgrove, Chair, UK Statistics Authority to Debbie Abrahams MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, House of Commons.

Related links

Sir David Norgrove to Simon Clarke...

Response to comments on Universal Credit
seen at 14:30, 2 February in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

From Sir David Norgrove, Chair, UK Statistics Authority to Simon Clarke, MP, House of Commons.

 

Related links

Sir David Norgrove to Debbie Abrahams MP

Simon Clarke...

News story: Programme: EU-UK Article 50 Negotiations, Brussels, 6-9 February 2018
seen at 14:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Tuesday, 6 February – Thursday, 8 February Technical sessions Withdrawal issues (Governance) Ireland/Northern Ireland Implementation Friday, 9 February Meeting at Coordinators’ level Wrap-up UK update...
Speech: Transforming public services through major projects
seen at 14:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Good morning ladies and gentlemen.

It’s a pleasure to be here with you today for the first Transforming Together conference of the year, and the seventh in its history.

Communities and networks...

Press release: Penny Mordaunt: The UK is tackling the ‘global learning crisis’ to empower the next generation
seen at 14:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Link to DFID's new Education policy has been added

At a time when half the world’s children leave primary school unable to read or write, International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt will...

News story: Civil news: reminder list to encourage prompt billing of claims
seen at 14:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

We are introducing a new process on 2 February 2018 to help ensure providers are keeping track of the billing on outstanding legal aid certificates.

What does this mean?

You will be sent a list by email...

News story: Government harnesses advances in Behavioural Insights with new framework
seen at 14:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Government has long seen the benefits of using behavioural insights to tailor public services to citizens, and the new CCS Behavioural Insights framework offers a wider choice of suppliers including small and...

Press release: HS2 reveals world-leading design firms for biggest station building programme since Victorian era
seen at 14:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The following designers will be awarded contracts to help develop and refine the detailed plans for the four stations, due to open in 2026:

Birmingham Curzon Street – WSP UK Limited (working with Grimshaw...
Transparency data: Cabinet Office: Government Procurement Card spend over £500
seen at 12:18, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: November 2017 data added.

In line with UK government commitments to increase transparency, we publish details of spend over &pound;500 from 1 April 2011. We will continue to publish this data...

Form: MAA course application forms
seen at 12:18, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of the Air safety course application form has been published.

Details of where to send completed forms to can be found in the individual application forms.

Use the MAA course...

Guidance: Offshore funds: list of reporting funds
seen at 12:18, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The list has been updated to include the funds that have entered the Reporting Fund Regime as at 31 January 2018.

This is a list of funds that come within the definition of an offshore fund and...

Guidance: Zimbabwe – Consular Fees
seen at 12:18, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to Consular fees

A full list of consular fees.

Guidance: Georgia - Bereavement Pack Information
seen at 12:18, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Information to assist those who are bereaved following the death of British national in Georgia.

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 12:18, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Daily update of the unclaimed estates list.

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

Official Statistics: New CICs registered in January 2018
seen at 12:18, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: new CICs registered in January 2018

The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies publishes monthly updates showing the names and locations of newly formed CICs.

Further company...

Guidance: National protocol for case responsibility
seen at 12:18, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This is a revised version of the national protocol for case responsibility. It has been updated to reflect changes in AssetPlus, Community Safeguarding and Public Protection Incidents (CSPPI) and changes...

Guidance: Trust protections and Capital Gains Tax changes
seen at 12:17, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Links to the Residence, Domicile and Remittance Basis Manual have been added to this guidance.

This technical guidance is about how the deemed domicile changes from 6 April 2017 affect:

<...
Consultation outcome: Communications for people who are deaf or have hearing loss: market review
seen at 12:17, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added BSL videos of the government's response.

DWP is leading a review of the market for British Sign Language (BSL) and communication support for people who are deaf, deafblind or have a hearing...

Transparency data: NHS Injury Costs Recovery scheme: April 2017 to March 2018
seen at 12:17, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new income figures for January 2018

The NHS Injury Costs Recovery (ICR) scheme aims to recover the cost of NHS treatment where personal injury compensation is paid, for example after a road...

Official Statistics: Prison population figures: 2018
seen at 12:17, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Population bulletin: weekly 2 February 2018 published

Latest prison population figures for 2018.

Guidance: DFID technical competency frameworks
seen at 12:17, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Programme Delivery document added

The list of core competencies for advisers that set out the skills and attributes that make up each competence.

Independent report: Baseline Evaluation of the Girls Education Project 3 (GEP 3)
seen at 11:46, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

GEP3 is an 8-year project (2012 to 20) that seeks to improve school access, retention and learning outcomes for girls in 5 northern Nigerian states. Between 2014 and 2017 the project was piloting a series of ...

FOI release: FOI release: Bell Pottinger South Africa
seen at 11:46, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0870-17 relates to correspondence between FCO and the British High Commission in South Africa relating to Bell Pottinger, since January 2016

Independent report: Evaluation of Wealth Creation Development of Rural Markets in Zambia
seen at 11:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Under WCDRM, the Department for International Development (DFID) provided Musika, a Zambian not for profit organisation, with &pound;4,619,196 to facilitate rural market development. DFID support was provided...

FOI release: FOI release: demining in Libya
seen at 11:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0832-17 relates to the UK’s counter-improvised explosive device equipment aid package for the Government of National Accord of Libya announced by the Defence Secretary in September 2017. Additional information...

FOI release: FOI Release: FCO Mandarin Chinese language speakers
seen at 11:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

FOI 0820-17 relates to the number of FCO staff with a recorded skill level in Mandarin, the length and cost of training and the success rate for officers receiving full time Mandarin language training

FOI release: FOI release: FCO Jubilee programme budget
seen at 11:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

FOI ref 0598-17 gives the budget allocated to the Jubilee programme for the financial years 2014/15, 2015/16 and 2016/17

Visa: innovation, brand… and robostat 2.0
seen at 11:30, 2 February in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

I met Stat-Droid!

Before Christmas I wrote about the automation that underlies the Reproducible Analytical Pipeline. I imagined it to take the form of a friendly robot helper: “about 3 feet...

Press release: Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Romania in August 2018
seen at 11:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Andrew Noble LVO has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Romania in succession to Mr Paul Brummell CMG who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Noble will take up his ...

News story: Captain Dean Sprouting has died
seen at 11:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

It is with regret that the MOD must announce the death of Captain Dean Sprouting of the Adjutant General’s Corps at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on 31st January 2018. He was serving with Black Watch, 3rd Battalion...

News story: Programme: EU-UK Article 50 Negotiations, Brussels, 6-9 February 2018
seen at 11:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Tuesday, 6 February – Thursday, 8 February Technical sessions Withdrawal issues (Governance) Ireland/Northern Ireland Transition Friday, 9 February Meeting at Coordinators’ level Wrap-up UK update...
Press release: Rare early Georgian baby house at risk of leaving the UK
seen at 11:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Arts Minister Michael Ellis has placed a temporary export bar on a rare Georgian baby house to provide an opportunity to keep it in the country.

The baby house (later known as a dolls’ house) is at risk...

Guidance: Hong Kong – Consular Fees
seen at 10:33, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Change of Consular Exchange Rate wef 5 February 2018

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Philippines – Consular Fees
seen at 10:33, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changes on consular rate of exchange beginning 5 February 2018

A full list of consular fees

We accept payment by Visa/Mastercard in Pounds Sterling (&pound;) or cash in Philippine Peso...

Guidance: Individualised Learner Record (ILR): check that data is accurate
seen at 10:33, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of FIS and data returns known issues 2017 to 2018 uploaded on 2 February 2018.

Funding Information System (FIS)

FIS is one of a number of software packages freely available to further...

Guidance: Apprenticeship service bulk upload specification
seen at 10:33, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of Apprenticeship service - apprentice bulk upload specification for training providers uploaded on 2 February 2018.

The apprenticeship service allows employers to create a digital ...

Guidance: Malawi – Consular Fees
seen at 10:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of Consular Fees for Malawi

A full list of consular fees.

Guidance: Register of end-point assessment organisations: how to apply
seen at 10:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New versions of Register of end-point organisations pre-application guidance and List of appreticeship standards for application uploaded on 2 February 2018.

Have you applied, or are you thinking...

Guidance: Using the register of end-point assessment organisations
seen at 10:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of Register list of organisations uploaded on 2 February 2018.

The introduction to the register which provides an overview of the role of the register to support employers and the criteria...

Guidance: Pakistan – Consular Fees
seen at 10:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New Consular fee in effect from February

A full list of Consular fees

Policy paper: HS2 Phase 2a register of undertakings and assurances
seen at 10:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

The purpose of the register is to record all the individual undertakings and assurances given to petitioners and to Parliament in a single document. This is to help ensure that the ‘nominated undertaker’ (any...

Open consultation: UK SMI V 53: Screening and monitoring for hepatitis E infection
seen at 10:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

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

This consultation asks for feedback in relation to the Standards for Microbiology...

Open consultation: Road vehicles: improving air quality and safety
seen at 10:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

The draft regulations include:

new penalties for supplying a vehicle with a defeat device a new laboratory test procedure (WLTP) for measuring fuel consumption revised emissions and safety standards...
Guidance: Ready reckoner and transition matrices for 16 to 18: 2017
seen at 10:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the 'transition matrices' spreadsheet.

Use the ready reckoner to calculate level 3 value-added results.

The transition matrices spreadsheet shows data for the subjects included in...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 10:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated banana prices.

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 item ...

Form: Register as a children's social care provider: checklist
seen at 10:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the types of financial information required by trusts.

You can apply online. Please note that online applications for social care providers and managers will be mandatory in the...

Guidance: Register as a provider of children's social care services
seen at 10:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: All documents replaced: we have updated the types of financial information required by trusts and included more information about children’s homes location assessments.

Please note that social...

Guidance: Changes to children's social care services registered and/or inspected by Ofsted
seen at 10:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated timescale for managers to submit an application to register.

This guidance covers:

the changes a registered provider and registered manager have to tell Ofsted about how to request...
Guidance: Finland – Consular Fees
seen at 10:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular fees update for February 2018.

A full list of Consular fees

Form: Childcare Service compensation
seen at 10:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed information about the Nanny Tax service being available soon, as the Nanny Tax service is live.

If you’ve been affected by technical issues, you may be able to get the government top-up...

Transparency data: Cabinet Office: Government Procurement Card spend over £500
seen at 10:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: November 2017 data added.

In line with UK government commitments to increase transparency, we publish details of spend over &pound;500 from 1 April 2011. We will continue to publish this data...

Form: MAA course application forms
seen at 10:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of the Air safety course application form has been published.

Details of where to send completed forms to can be found in the individual application forms.

Use the MAA course...

Guidance: Offshore funds: list of reporting funds
seen at 10:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The list has been updated to include the funds that have entered the Reporting Fund Regime as at 31 January 2018.

This is a list of funds that come within the definition of an offshore fund and...

Guidance: Zimbabwe – Consular Fees
seen at 10:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to Consular fees

A full list of consular fees.

Guidance: Georgia - Bereavement Pack Information
seen at 10:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Information to assist those who are bereaved following the death of British national in Georgia.

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 10:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Daily update of the unclaimed estates list.

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

Press release: Welsh Secretary backs Wales’ Six Nations campaigns
seen at 10:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns is backing the men’s and women’s Welsh rugby teams to kick off this year’s Six Nations Championship in style when they take on their Scottish counterparts this weekend...

Press release: Environment Agency completes £10 million flood storage basin on World Wetlands Day
seen at 10:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A &pound;10 million flood scheme which will protect almost 2,000 homes and businesses, hold more than 250 Olympic-sized swimming pools of water during a flood and includes more than 5 hectares of urban wetland...

News story: Professor Malcolm Morley OBE appointed as Chair of RWM
seen at 10:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Professor Morley previously served as an Independent Non-Executive on RWM’s Board, and replaces current Chair David Batters. He will oversee RWM’s work to ensure that radioactive waste is safely and effectively...

News story: Official Receiver's update on Carillion
seen at 10:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A spokesperson for the Official Receiver said:

“As part of the ongoing liquidation of the Carillion group I am pleased we have been able to safeguard the jobs of 919 employees today. Most staff are transferring...

Press release: UK and China sign Memorandum of Understanding on Medicine and Device Regulation
seen at 10:30, 2 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Dr Ian Hudson, Chief Executive of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) during a visit to...

Cabinet Committees and Implementation Task Forces (Lord Young of Cookham)
seen at 09:35, 2 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement.

Today I am publishing the updated list of Cabinet Committees and Implementation Task Forces (ITFs). The...

Faith Practices (Amber Rudd)
seen at 09:35, 2 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government has today published the independent review into the application of Sharia law in England and Wales. The review has been laid before the House (Cm 9560). Copies of the report will be available from...

Justice and Home Affairs Post Council Statement (David Gauke)
seen at 09:35, 2 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The first meeting of EU Interior and Justice Ministers during the Bulgarian Presidency took place on 25 and 26 January in Sofia. Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Bulgaria, Emma Hopkins, and a senior Government...

Housing Infrastructure Fund (Sajid Javid)
seen at 09:35, 2 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today (1 February 2018) the Government announces that we will invest £866 million to help unlock up to 200,000 new homes through 133 Marginal Viability Fund projects, within the Housing Infrastructure Fund...

Cabinet Committees and Implementation Task Forces (David Lidington)
seen at 09:35, 2 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am publishing the updated list of Cabinet Committees and Implementation Task Forces (ITFs). The updated list includes several key changes:

• Housing Taskforce: the ITF will now be chaired ...

Policy paper: DFID Education Policy 2018: Get Children Learning
seen at 09:34, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Education is a human right which unlocks individual potential and benefits all of society, powering sustainable development. Developing countries have expanded schooling at an impressive rate in recent decades...

Guidance: Hong Kong – Consular Fees
seen at 09:34, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Change of Consular Exchange Rate wef 5 February 2018

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Philippines – Consular Fees
seen at 09:34, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changes on consular rate of exchange beginning 5 February 2018

A full list of consular fees

We accept payment by Visa/Mastercard in Pounds Sterling (&pound;) or cash in Philippine Peso...

Guidance: Individualised Learner Record (ILR): check that data is accurate
seen at 09:34, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of FIS and data returns known issues 2017 to 2018 uploaded on 2 February 2018.

Funding Information System (FIS)

FIS is one of a number of software packages freely available to further...

Guidance: Apprenticeship service bulk upload specification
seen at 09:34, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of Apprenticeship service - apprentice bulk upload specification for training providers uploaded on 2 February 2018.

The apprenticeship service allows employers to create a digital ...

Guidance: Malawi – Consular Fees
seen at 09:34, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of Consular Fees for Malawi

A full list of consular fees.

Guidance: Register of end-point assessment organisations: how to apply
seen at 09:34, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New versions of Register of end-point organisations pre-application guidance and List of appreticeship standards for application uploaded on 2 February 2018.

Have you applied, or are you thinking...

Guidance: Using the register of end-point assessment organisations
seen at 09:34, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version of Register list of organisations uploaded on 2 February 2018.

The introduction to the register which provides an overview of the role of the register to support employers and the criteria...

Guidance: Pakistan – Consular Fees
seen at 09:34, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New Consular fee in effect from February

A full list of Consular fees

Policy paper: HS2 Phase 2a register of undertakings and assurances
seen at 09:34, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

The purpose of the register is to record all the individual undertakings and assurances given to petitioners and to Parliament in a single document. This is to help ensure that the ‘nominated undertaker’ (any...

Open consultation: UK SMI V 53: Screening and monitoring for hepatitis E infection
seen at 09:34, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

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

This consultation asks for feedback in relation to the Standards for Microbiology...

Consultation outcome: HS1 Limited: 2019 periodic review
seen at 09:34, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation outcome published.

The consultation includes the:

approach to the periodic review proposed timetable inputs required major issues to focus on
Consultation outcome: Regulating Network Rail: overall framework for control period 6
seen at 09:34, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation outcome published.

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is consulting on how we propose to regulate Network Rail in railway control period 6 (CP6). Our aim is to:

put an increasing...
Open consultation: Assessing Network Rail's efficiency and financial performance in CP6
seen at 09:34, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) are setting out an agenda for substantial change to its approach for assessing Network Rail’s efficiency and financial performance in control period 6 (CP6). This consultation...

Official Statistics: Magistrates' Court Bulletin October to December 2017
seen at 09:34, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

This bulletin provides information on throughput at the Magistrates’ Courts in Northern Ireland during the period October to December 2017 and commentary on trends observed for this quarter in each year from ...

Official Statistics: Crown Court Bulletin October to December 2017
seen at 09:34, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

This bulletin provides information on throughput at Crown Courts in Northern Ireland the period October to December 2017 and commentary on trends observed for this in each year from 2007.

On 31st October...

Open consultation: Road vehicles: improving air quality and safety
seen at 09:33, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

The draft regulations include:

new penalties for supplying a vehicle with a defeat device a new laboratory test procedure (WLTP) for measuring fuel consumption revised emissions and safety standards...
Guidance: Modifying your vehicle’s emissions
seen at 09:33, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Making modifications to a vehicle may have legal, safety and / or health implications for the vehicle owner, its occupants, other road users, and the wider population.

Guidance: Ready reckoner and transition matrices for 16 to 18: 2017
seen at 09:33, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the 'transition matrices' spreadsheet.

Use the ready reckoner to calculate level 3 value-added results.

The transition matrices spreadsheet shows data for the subjects included in...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 09:33, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated banana prices.

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 item ...

Form: Register as a children's social care provider: checklist
seen at 09:33, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the types of financial information required by trusts.

You can apply online. Please note that online applications for social care providers and managers will be mandatory in the...

Guidance: Register as a provider of children's social care services
seen at 09:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: All documents replaced: we have updated the types of financial information required by trusts and included more information about children’s homes location assessments.

Please note that social...

Guidance: Changes to children's social care services registered and/or inspected by Ofsted
seen at 09:32, 2 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated timescale for managers to submit an application to register.

This guidance covers:

the changes a registered provider and registered manager have to tell Ofsted about how to request...