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21 February 2018

News story: UK ranked 8th least corrupt country in the world
seen at 21:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Transparency International index (published today - 21 February), drawn up by the leading civil society organisation fighting corruption worldwide, ranks 180 countries on how corrupt a country’s public...

Correspondence: Letter from Lord Theodore Agnew to chairs of academy trusts
seen at 20:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

A letter from Parliamentary Under Secretary of State of Schools Lord Theodore Agnew to the chairs of all academy trusts. He thanks them and draws their attention to the important role they play in ensuring a ...

Guidance: Plant Varieties and Seeds Gazette, 2018
seen at 20:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published special edition 2018/1 gazette

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

It provides information on practices and...

Guidance: Guide on how to order Portuguese certificates online
seen at 20:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Disclaimer: This information is provided by the British Government for the convenience of enquirers, but neither Her Majesty’s Government nor any official of the consulate take any responsibility for the accuracy...

Guidance: Portugal – Prisoner Pack
seen at 20:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Attached updated Prisoners Pack for Portugal.

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

Guidance: CWA updates to reporting changes
seen at 20:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guide to the changes in reporting prison law work published

These guides should answer any questions you have about changes to the CWA system:

guide to changes in reporting crime lower ...
Decision: High Court Order regarding Harvil Road
seen at 20:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

This High Court Order comprises 2 documents and was issued on 19 February 2018.

Policy paper: Draft Text For Discussion: Implementation Period
seen at 20:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the United Kingdom’s approach to the legal text of the implementation period to be provided for in the Withdrawal Agreement.

Corporate report: Social Mobility Action Plan Summary
seen at 20:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

The Ministry of Justice social mobilty action plan focuses on seven key areas of work:

Working with young people Investing in non-university graduates Attracting an array of talent Removing barriers...
Press release: PM meeting with the PM of the Netherlands: 21 February 2018
seen at 20:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister Theresa May hosted Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands for a working lunch at Downing Street this afternoon.

Mrs May began ...

Press release: PM meetings with the leaders of the DUP and Sinn Fein: 21 February 2018
seen at 20:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A No 10 spokesperson said:

This afternoon, the Prime Minister had meetings with the leaders of the DUP and Sinn Fein on restoring devolved government to Northern Ireland.

In both meetings...

Speech: The Responsibility to Adhere to the UN Charter's Ideals
seen at 20:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Your Excellency for convening this session and focusing the Council’s attention on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.

And thank you to the Secretary General and his Excellency the...

Policy paper: Conflicts of interest policy
seen at 18:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

This guidance explains how conflicts of interest will be handled by the office of the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA), to ensure that no conflict arises, or could reasonably be perceived to arise, between the...

Correspondence: Letter from Lord Theodore Agnew to chairs of academy trusts
seen at 18:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

A letter from Parliamentary Under Secretary of State of Schools Lord Theodore Agnew to the chairs of all academy trusts. He thanks them and draws their attention to the important role they play in ensuring a ...

Guidance: Guidance on digital spend advice and controls for DFID partners and suppliers
seen at 18:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Proposition form has been updated with a new question 12.

This guidance explains to our partners and suppliers what the UK Government’s and DFID’s standards are for the use of digital in international...

Correspondence: Pre-warning notice to St Anthony's Academy
seen at 18:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

A letter from Lisa Mannell, Regional Schools Commissioner for South-West England, to the members and trustees of St Anthony’s Trust setting out her concerns about St Anthony’s Academy.

The Commissioner...

Form: CRM18: escape fee case claim form (crime)
seen at 18:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: CRM 18a updated.

Includes schedule of time spent. You will need to attach CRM1,2, 5 and 11 (if applicable).

Transparency data: HM Land Registry's GPC: November 2017 return
seen at 18:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

We publish details of all GPC transactions of £500 and over.

Form: CRM3: apply for advocacy assistance
seen at 18:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Form updated.

Ensure form CRM1 is also completed.

Transparency data: DVLA spending over £500 on an ePCS from January 2018
seen at 18:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

DVLA publishes details of all spending over £500 using an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS). The ePCS has replaced the government procurement card (GPC).

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 19 February 2018
seen at 18:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses published during the week commencing 19 February 2018

Policy paper: Performance agreement with the UN Humanitarian Agencies and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
seen at 18:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

To support UN reform efforts and to ensure the UK taxpayer’s contributions deliver the greatest possible impact, we agreed four areas which all UN humanitarian agencies will priorities for further improvement...

Guidance: Interim operation guidance: discretionary leave for victims of modern slavery
seen at 18:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for all caseworkers in UK Visas and Immigration and Immigration Enforcement considering whether to grant discretionary leave to remain to victims of modern slavery.

Guidance: Plant Varieties and Seeds Gazette, 2018
seen at 18:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published special edition 2018/1 gazette

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

It provides information on practices and...

Guidance: Guide on how to order Portuguese certificates online
seen at 18:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Disclaimer: This information is provided by the British Government for the convenience of enquirers, but neither Her Majesty’s Government nor any official of the consulate take any responsibility for the accuracy...

Guidance: Portugal – Prisoner Pack
seen at 18:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Attached updated Prisoners Pack for Portugal.

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

Guidance: CWA updates to reporting changes
seen at 18:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guide to the changes in reporting prison law work published

These guides should answer any questions you have about changes to the CWA system:

guide to changes in reporting crime lower ...
Decision: High Court Order regarding Harvil Road
seen at 18:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

This High Court Order comprises 2 documents and was issued on 19 February 2018.

Policy paper: Draft Text For Discussion: Implementation Period
seen at 18:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the United Kingdom’s approach to the legal text of the implementation period to be provided for in the Withdrawal Agreement.

Regulation: Medical devices: UK notified bodies
seen at 18:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated contact details

Notified bodies under directives for medical devices.

Corporate report: Social Mobility Action Plan Summary
seen at 18:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

The Ministry of Justice social mobilty action plan focuses on seven key areas of work:

Working with young people Investing in non-university graduates Attracting an array of talent Removing barriers...
Guidance: Apprenticeship funding bands
seen at 18:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added information about the review of apprenticeship funding bands.

The list of apprenticeship standards shows the funding bands for starts from 1 May 2017. It lists the apprenticeship standards...

Correspondence: ESFA update: February 2018
seen at 18:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We've published the latest issue of 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...

News story: Batches of Ventolin Accuhaler and Seretide Accuhaler asthma inhalers recalled
seen at 18:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

People with asthma are being asked to replace specific batches of their Ventolin Accuhaler inhalers, used for the emergency relief of asthmatic symptoms. This is due to a manufacturing issue that results in a...

News story: Transforming food production: funding and events
seen at 18:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

It is predicted that 60 percent more food will be needed worldwide by 2050 to feed the expanding global population. To meet this demand, government has announced £90 million of new funding to help businesses...

News story: Crime news: updated prison law guidance following scope changes
seen at 18:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Four categories of prison law work are being brought into scope on 21 February 2018 through amendments to the 2017 Standard Crime contract.

These are the areas affected:

Pre-tariff review hearings...
Press release: Homes England supports first Custom Build project in Shropshire
seen at 18:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Czero Developments will build 9 serviced plots for custom build homes – the first ever custom build homes in Shropshire.

The scheme, which already has 6 of its 9 plots reserved, will be delivered at Lavender...

News story: Crime/civil news: CWA bulkload spreadsheet updated
seen at 18:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

You need to use version 1.22 of the bulkload spreadsheet to submit claims in Contract Work and Administration (CWA). This is now available for you to download.

The updated version has been amended...

Speech: NFU Conference 2018
seen at 18:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Ladies and Gentlemen,

It’s great to be with you today. Thank you for inviting me.

It is a great honour to be here for the first time at a National Farmers Union (NFU) Conference.

As someone...

Press release: Minister for the Middle East statement on the sentencing of Nabeel Rajab in Bahrain
seen at 18:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt said:

I am concerned about the five year sentence handed down by the Higher Criminal Court of Bahrain today to Mr Nabeel Rajab, in addition to a two year ...

Guidance: Housing Benefit general information bulletins 2018
seen at 16:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added HB bulletin G2/2018.

Housing Benefit (HB) bulletins provide general information, updates and reminders on HB and other areas of the Department for Work and Pensions to local authority staff...

Map: PHE Chilton
seen at 16:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated map

Map and directions to Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards (CRCE), PHE Chilton.

Official Statistics: Housing Benefit caseload statistics
seen at 16:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Housing Benefit caseload statistics: data to November 2017' to show next publication date as May 2018.

These summary tables show the number of Housing Benefit claimants and average weekly...

Official Statistics: Experimental Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit flows data from November 2008
seen at 16:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Experimental Housing Benefit flows data: November 2008 to November 2017' to show next publication date as May 2018.

These statistics record the number of people beginning and ending Housing...

National Statistics: DWP benefits statistical summaries 2018
seen at 16:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the Attendance Allowance (all entitled cases) caseload statistics, contained in 'Quarterly benefits summary: February 2018 (supporting data tables)', to show next publication date as May 2018...

Corporate report: Environment Agency corporate scorecard quarter two, 2017 to 2018
seen at 16:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency has 12 corporate measures. These are:

the water environment is healthier we protect people, the environment and wildlife by reducing serious pollution incidents we create new...
Corporate report: DBS Strategic Plan 2017-2020
seen at 16:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Strategic and corporate business plan for the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Guidance: Cyber and electromagnetic activities (JDN 1/18)
seen at 16:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

‘Joint Doctrine Note (JDN) 1/18, Cyber and electromagnetic activities’ has been written to provide a concise explanation of how CEMA might be conducted for:

UK defence partners across government allies...
Guidance: Turkey: country policy and information notes
seen at 16:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated country policy and information note on Gülenism.

Country information and guidance reports are used by UK Visas and Immigration officials to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications...

Guidance: Asylum support: section 4(1) handling transitional cases
seen at 16:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Asylum seekers temporarily admitted to the UK may be supported under section 4(1) of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 if they meet certain eligibility criteria.

Section 4(1) of the 1999 act was repealed...

Guidance: Asylum support: section 4(2) policy
seen at 16:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

This guidance covers:

overview of support eligibility test and applicant’s duties additional services or facilities
Notice: SN11 9JB, Faccenda Foods Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the surrender letter, decision document and site condition report evaluation...

Form: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: call for UK experts to participate in the Expert Meeting on Short-lived Climate Forcers
seen at 16:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is holding a meeting on Short-lived Climate Forcers (SLCF) on 28-31 May 2018 at the Headquarters of the World Meteorological Organization in Geneva, Switzerland...

Transparency data: Local authority interactive tool (LAIT)
seen at 16:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced the Local Authority Interactive Tool and version log with new versions.

The local authority interactive tool (LAIT) presents information in interactive tables and charts with the local...

Policy paper: Conflicts of interest policy
seen at 16:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

This guidance explains how conflicts of interest will be handled by the office of the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA), to ensure that no conflict arises, or could reasonably be perceived to arise, between the...

Transparency data: Workforce management information for GLD, AGO and HMCPSI 2017/18
seen at 16:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Workforce management information for January 2018 added.

This workforce management information on staff numbers and paybill costs is published as part of the government’s commitment to transparency...

Correspondence: Letter from Lord Theodore Agnew to chairs of academy trusts
seen at 16:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

A letter from Parliamentary Under Secretary of State of Schools Lord Theodore Agnew to the chairs of all academy trusts. He thanks them and draws their attention to the important role they play in ensuring a ...

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - Latvia
seen at 16:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latvia's overseas business risk updated.

This report looks at the intellectual property, organized crime, human rights, bribery and corruption and terrorism risks that UK businesses may face when...

Guidance: Guidance on digital spend advice and controls for DFID partners and suppliers
seen at 16:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Proposition form has been updated with a new question 12.

This guidance explains to our partners and suppliers what the UK Government’s and DFID’s standards are for the use of digital in international...

Correspondence: Pre-warning notice to St Anthony's Academy
seen at 16:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

A letter from Lisa Mannell, Regional Schools Commissioner for South-West England, to the members and trustees of St Anthony’s Trust setting out her concerns about St Anthony’s Academy.

The Commissioner...

Notice: TN8 7DJ, Mr Alan Taylor: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 21 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: TA13 5HA, Mr Reg Dyer: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 21 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: RG9 6DB, William Hartley Developments Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 21 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: EX21 5AH, Mr Martin Young: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 21 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: DH3 4HG, Northumbrian Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 21 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 ...

Notice: GL7 7JQ, Miss Joanne Priestley: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 21 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...

Form: CRM18: escape fee case claim form (crime)
seen at 16:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: CRM 18a updated.

Includes schedule of time spent. You will need to attach CRM1,2, 5 and 11 (if applicable).

Transparency data: HM Land Registry's GPC: November 2017 return
seen at 16:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

We publish details of all GPC transactions of £500 and over.

Form: CRM3: apply for advocacy assistance
seen at 16:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Form updated.

Ensure form CRM1 is also completed.

Transparency data: DVLA spending over £500 on an ePCS from January 2018
seen at 16:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

DVLA publishes details of all spending over £500 using an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS). The ePCS has replaced the government procurement card (GPC).

FOI release: FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 19 February 2018
seen at 16:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses published during the week commencing 19 February 2018

Policy paper: Performance agreement with the UN Humanitarian Agencies and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
seen at 16:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

To support UN reform efforts and to ensure the UK taxpayer’s contributions deliver the greatest possible impact, we agreed four areas which all UN humanitarian agencies will priorities for further improvement...

Guidance: Interim operation guidance: discretionary leave for victims of modern slavery
seen at 16:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

This guidance is for all caseworkers in UK Visas and Immigration and Immigration Enforcement considering whether to grant discretionary leave to remain to victims of modern slavery.

Speech: EEF Manufacturing Conference 2018
seen at 16:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Ladies and gentlemen,

There is a manufacturing renaissance gathering pace in Britain today.

With the right support, it can transform not just the prospects of the British economy but the lives...

News story: Fast Track 2018 opening 28 February
seen at 16:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

We are pleased to announce that the Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship will be opening for applications on 28 February 2018 at 12PM (midday).

Before the window opens we invite you take a look at ...

Press release: Fourteen men fined for fishing without a licence
seen at 16:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Environment Agency is reminding anglers of the importance of having a rod licence after successfully prosecuting fourteen men last month.

The anglers were caught committing the offences in 14 separate...

Statistical data set: Quota use statistics
seen at 14:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Spreadsheets updated

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...

Guidance: Appeal a system leader or teaching school application decision
seen at 14:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated application decision form to make it clearer that we're unable to accept new evidence at the appeals panel.

This information outlines the process for how to appeal against an unsuccessful...

Guidance: Common transfer file 18: specification and schema
seen at 14:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

This technical specification is for software suppliers developing and maintaining CTF files in school and local authority management information systems (MIS).

The xml schema will be published shortly...

Guidance: Luxembourg – Prisoner Pack
seen at 14:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated February 2018

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

Guidance: Mortgage providers and lenders who accept a SA302 tax calculation and a tax year overview
seen at 14:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List amended to add Hinckley and Rugby Building Society.

These lenders accept either:

a copy of your tax calculation (SA302) printed from your HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online...
Guidance: Accreditation of GCSEs and A levels for teaching from 2018
seen at 14:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated A level Arabic.

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

Guidance: Byelaws documents
seen at 14:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added information related to the Judicial Review Judgement document

Key documents relating to Ministry of Defence byelaws.

Note: The Judicial Review Judgement document ([2008] EWHC 416...

Guidance: Housing Benefit general information bulletins 2018
seen at 14:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added HB bulletin G2/2018.

Housing Benefit (HB) bulletins provide general information, updates and reminders on HB and other areas of the Department for Work and Pensions to local authority staff...

Notice: Excise Notice 226: Beer Duty
seen at 14:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This notice has been updated at paragraphs 4.5, 6.5 and 15.3 to show a new postcode for the Beer Duty Accounting Centre.

This notice (February 2018) cancels and replaces Notice 226 Beer Duty (September...

Map: PHE Chilton
seen at 14:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated map

Map and directions to Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards (CRCE), PHE Chilton.

Guidance: Data Protection Act - information HM Revenue and Customs hold about you
seen at 14:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with information about how to make a subject access request.

The Data Protection Act 1998 requires organisations who process personal data to meet certain legal obligations. These are contained...

Official Statistics: Housing Benefit caseload statistics
seen at 14:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Housing Benefit caseload statistics: data to November 2017' to show next publication date as May 2018.

These summary tables show the number of Housing Benefit claimants and average weekly...

Official Statistics: Experimental Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit flows data from November 2008
seen at 14:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Experimental Housing Benefit flows data: November 2008 to November 2017' to show next publication date as May 2018.

These statistics record the number of people beginning and ending Housing...

National Statistics: DWP benefits statistical summaries 2018
seen at 14:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the Attendance Allowance (all entitled cases) caseload statistics, contained in 'Quarterly benefits summary: February 2018 (supporting data tables)', to show next publication date as May 2018...

Corporate report: Environment Agency corporate scorecard quarter two, 2017 to 2018
seen at 14:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency has 12 corporate measures. These are:

the water environment is healthier we protect people, the environment and wildlife by reducing serious pollution incidents we create new...
Corporate report: DBS Strategic Plan 2017-2020
seen at 14:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Strategic and corporate business plan for the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Transparency data: Homes England register of interests
seen at 14:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

The Homes England current register of interests.

See the Governance page for more information about Homes England committees.

Guidance: Cyber and electromagnetic activities (JDN 1/18)
seen at 14:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

‘Joint Doctrine Note (JDN) 1/18, Cyber and electromagnetic activities’ has been written to provide a concise explanation of how CEMA might be conducted for:

UK defence partners across government allies...
Transparency data: Animals in Science Committee: members' register of interests
seen at 14:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated information for Barney Reed.

This register of interests for the committee members of the ASC lists their occupations, the organisations they work for and the nature of any interests they...

Guidance: Turkey: country policy and information notes
seen at 14:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated country policy and information note on Gülenism.

Country information and guidance reports are used by UK Visas and Immigration officials to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications...

Guidance: Asylum support: section 4(1) handling transitional cases
seen at 14:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Asylum seekers temporarily admitted to the UK may be supported under section 4(1) of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 if they meet certain eligibility criteria.

Section 4(1) of the 1999 act was repealed...

Guidance: Asylum support: section 4(2) policy
seen at 14:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

This guidance covers:

overview of support eligibility test and applicant’s duties additional services or facilities
Notice: SN11 9JB, Faccenda Foods Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the surrender letter, decision document and site condition report evaluation...

Notice: ST6 4NU, Land Recovery Limited, EPR/PP3839YT/V003: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:32, 21 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...

Form: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: call for UK experts to participate in the Expert Meeting on Short-lived Climate Forcers
seen at 14:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is holding a meeting on Short-lived Climate Forcers (SLCF) on 28-31 May 2018 at the Headquarters of the World Meteorological Organization in Geneva, Switzerland...

Transparency data: Local authority interactive tool (LAIT)
seen at 14:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced the Local Authority Interactive Tool and version log with new versions.

The local authority interactive tool (LAIT) presents information in interactive tables and charts with the local...

Guidance: Wellbeing and mental health: applying All Our Health
seen at 14:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the guidance.

Examples to help healthcare professionals make interventions to promote physical health and wellbeing in mental health.

Transparency data: Workforce management information for GLD, AGO and HMCPSI 2017/18
seen at 14:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Workforce management information for January 2018 added.

This workforce management information on staff numbers and paybill costs is published as part of the government’s commitment to transparency...

Government response: Aramark takes ownership of DIO Hestia contracts
seen at 14:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Aramark has assumed full ownership of the CarillionAramark operating company which will continue to provide services to the DIO for the duration of the existing Hestia contracts in respect of the south-east and...

Press release: January 2018 Transaction Data
seen at 14:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

In January:

HM Land Registry completed more than 1,782,080 applications to change or query the Land Register the South East topped the table of regional applications with 403,526

The transaction...

Speech: Liam Fox highlights success of British manufacturing
seen at 14:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Good morning.

It is a great pleasure to be here with you all at the EEF Manufacturing Conference.

In the course of my job as Secretary of State for International Trade, I have been invited to ...

Speech: EEF Manufacturing Conference 2018
seen at 14:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Ladies and gentlemen,

There is a manufacturing renaissance gathering pace in Britain today.

With the right support, it can transform not just the prospects of the British economy but the lives...

News story: Job opportunities at HMCTS Business Centres
seen at 14:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Remove filled vacancies.

We are responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts in England and Wales and tribunals in England, Wales and Scotland. Our National Business ...

News story: Britain set to launch Combat Air Strategy, Defence Secretary announces
seen at 14:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The MOD will work across Government and closely with industry and international partners to explore the UK’s future Combat Air capabilities, building on the Industrial Strategy and refreshed Defence Industrial...

Official Statistics: Universal Credit: 29 April 2013 to 11 January 2018
seen at 11:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

These monthly experimental statistics include the total number of people:

who have made a claim for Universal Credit to 11 January 2018 who have made a claim and have attended an initial interview, ...
National Statistics: DWP benefits statistical summaries 2018
seen at 11:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

The quarterly benefits summary is a high level summary of the latest National Statistics on Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits and sanctions.

We are reducing the frequency of the quarterly...

Official Statistics: Cold Weather Payment estimates: 2017 to 2018
seen at 11:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published the latest Cold Weather Payment estimates with data to 16 February 2018.

Find out about getting a Cold Weather Payment.

The Social Fund Cold Weather Payments scheme...

National Statistics: Monthly property transactions completed in the UK with value of £40,000 or above
seen at 11:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update with provisional data from January 2018

This publication presents monthly estimates of the number of residential and non-residential property transactions in the UK and its constituent countries...

Guidance: Benefit sanctions statistics: background information and methodology
seen at 11:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a revised version of 'Benefit sanctions statistics: background information and methodology'. The new version is dated February 2018 and has been updated to support the latest release of sanctions...

Guidance: Universal Credit sanctions statistics: background information and methodology
seen at 11:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a revised version of 'Universal Credit sanctions statistics: background information and methodology'. The new version is dated February 2018 and has been updated to support the latest release...

Guidance: Benefit destinations of claimants receiving a benefit sanction: methodology
seen at 11:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a revised version of 'Benefit destinations of claimants receiving a benefit sanction: explanation of methodology'. The new version is dated February 2018 and has been updated to support the...

Guidance: Sanctions durations and rate: background information and methodology
seen at 11:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a revised version of 'Benefit sanctions durations and sanction rate calculation: explanation of methodology'. The new version is dated February 2018 and has been updated to support the latest...

National Statistics: HMRC Tax Receipts and National Insurance Contributions for the UK
seen at 11:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The tables and bulletin have been updated to include the latest available provisional receipts data for 2017-18.

The published bulletin and table includes historical receipts on a monthly and annual...

Official Statistics: Experimental Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit flows data from November 2008
seen at 11:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published latest Housing Benefit flows data to November 2017.

These statistics record the number of people beginning and ending Housing Benefit claims. They also include a breakdown by local authority...

Official Statistics: Housing Benefit caseload statistics
seen at 11:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published latest Housing Benefit caseload statistics (data to November 2017).

These summary tables show the number of Housing Benefit claimants and average weekly spare room subsidy amount withdrawal...

Official Statistics: Maternity Allowance quarterly statistics: June to August 2017
seen at 11:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

These quarterly statistics are for Maternity Allowance claims paid from 1 June to 31 August 2017.

Official Statistics: Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit quarterly statistics: data to June 2017
seen at 11:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

This publication provides statistics on claims paid under the Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit scheme to the end of June 2017.

Find contact information and more about Department for Work and Pensions...

Official Statistics: Lone parents receiving JSA: monthly claimant count
seen at 11:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published latest 'Lone parents receiving JSA: monthly claimant count' (data to December 2017). Also added a note stating that the final release in this series will be published in May 2018.

The...

National Statistics: Sea passenger statistics 2017: Short sea routes (provisional)
seen at 11:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Statistics on the number of sea passengers which include all vehicle drivers, their passengers and foot passengers on ferries.

In 2017:

international short sea passenger numbers decreased by 2...
Statistical data set: UK international sea passengers (SPAS01)
seen at 11:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Sea passenger tables updated for the 2017 provisional report.

Table SPAS0101

UK international sea passengers by port (ODS, 34.6KB)

Table SPAS0102

UK international short...

Statistical data set: UK domestic sea passengers (SPAS02)
seen at 11:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Tables updated to the latest provisional data for 2017.

Table SPAS0201

UK domestic sea passengers by type of route (ODS, 19.7KB)

Table SPAS0202

UK domestic sea passengers...

Statistical data set: UK international short sea passengers (SPAS03)
seen at 11:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Tables updated to the latest provisional data for 2017.

Table SPAS0301

UK international short sea and channel tunnel passengers (ODS, 16.2KB)

Table SPAS0302

UK international...

Statistical data set: Live tables on local government finance
seen at 11:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Local Council Tax support, Council Tax receipts and national non-domestic rates receipts live tables, England, Q3 2017 to 2018.

Borrowing and investment

The borrowing and investment live...

Official Statistics: Forecasts for the UK economy: February 2018
seen at 11:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Forecasts for the UK economy is a monthly comparison of independent forecasts.

Please note that this is a summary of published material reflecting the views of the forecasting organisations themselves...

National Statistics: Public sector finances bulletin
seen at 11:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with January data

The public sector finances statistical bulletin is published jointly by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and HM Treasury on a monthly basis and provides the latest...

Guidance: Quality standards: microbiology services
seen at 11:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced quality standards at PHE microbiology services report.

Public Health England (PHE) microbiology services contain a number of laboratories and departments with a wide range of functions...

Guidance: How to apply for a Government Social Research summer placement
seen at 11:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Details of the 2018 GSR summer scheme has now been advertised.

The 2018 GSR summer vacation placement scheme will be open for applications on 06 March 2018 at 12.00pm.

The scheme will close for...

Corporate report: Evaluation report: General Support Technology Programme (GSTP)
seen at 11:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

The General Support Technology Programme (GSTP), is an ESA funding programme that aims to develop a wide range of technologies, enabling subsequent missions, and the associated benefits - the UK makes financial...

Guidance: MAA course dates information
seen at 11:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: DHASC 30 course date has been amended in Air Safety Courses.

Dates for courses held at:

RAF Cranwell Shrivenham

Dates for:

DAEMS specialist training
Guidance: MMR: patient group direction (PGD) template
seen at 11:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Routine PGD update on expiry of v01.00.

This patient group direction (PGD) template supports the administration of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, to individuals from 1 year of age for...

Guidance: Democratic Republic of Congo - bereavement pack/information
seen at 11:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: DRC Bereavement Information updated

This bereavement pack/information in DRC has been prepared for British Nationals who require information on death in DRC.

Guidance: 16 to 19 funding allocations supporting documents for 2018 to 2019
seen at 11:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Explanatory note for 16 to 19 school and academy sixth form revenue funding allocation guide for 2018 to 2019 has been added.

The documents on this page have been produced to help you understand...

Statistical data set: Quota use statistics
seen at 11:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Spreadsheets updated

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...

Guidance: Appeal a system leader or teaching school application decision
seen at 11:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated application decision form to make it clearer that we're unable to accept new evidence at the appeals panel.

This information outlines the process for how to appeal against an unsuccessful...

Guidance: Common transfer file 18: specification and schema
seen at 11:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

This technical specification is for software suppliers developing and maintaining CTF files in school and local authority management information systems (MIS).

The xml schema will be published shortly...

Open consultation: Proposed catch limits for March 2018
seen at 11:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) sets monthly catch limits for quota species to ensure the UK stays within the overall limit set by the EU. These limits apply to all under 10 meter vessels and the over...

Guidance: Luxembourg – Prisoner Pack
seen at 11:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated February 2018

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

The Fintech Delivery Panel establishes Insurtech Board
seen at 11:31, 21 February in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).

We’re pleased to announce the Fintech Delivery Panel’s new subgroup focused specifically on insurance technology and innovation.

At the beginning of last year we launched the Fintech Delivery...

Changes to our website
seen at 11:30, 21 February in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).
Removal of the National Statistician section

The content currently provided under the National Statistician section will be moved to the About menu. At the same time we will remove some duplication.

Press release: January 2018 Transaction Data
seen at 11:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

In January:

HM Land Registry completed more than 1,782,080 applications to change or query the Land Register the South East topped the table of regional applications with 403,526

The transaction...

Press release: Employment remains at near-record high
seen at 11:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Today’s figures also show that groups across society are accessing new job opportunities:

nearly 500,000 more people from a black and minority ethnic background (BAME) have started working since 2015 ...
Press release: Business Secretary calls for new tech revolution in agriculture
seen at 11:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).
new £90 million investment to bring together AI, robotics and earth observation to improve supply chain resilience in the agri-food sector UK agri-tech sector contributes £14.3 billion...
National Statistics: Child Support Agency quarterly summary of statistics: December 2017
seen at 10:34, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

These publications contain national statistics on child maintenance schemes operated through the Child Support Agency (CSA) up to December 2017.

Our background information document gives an explanation...

National Statistics: UK public sector finances: Jan 2018
seen at 10:34, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Official Statistics: UK productivity flash estimate: October to December 2017
seen at 10:34, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Official Statistics: Labour market economic commentary: February 2018
seen at 10:34, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Official Statistics: Benefit sanctions statistics to October 2017
seen at 10:34, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Quarterly official and experimental publication providing sanctions statistics for:

Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) Income Support (IS) Universal Credit

Find...

Official Statistics: Drug seizures and arrests in Northern Ireland, period ending 31 January 2018
seen at 10:34, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

This publication can be accessed here

National Statistics: Tobacco Bulletin
seen at 10:34, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update with provisional data from November 2017 to January 2018

The Tobacco Bulletin contains statistics and analysis on the duty receipts and clearances for all tobacco products in the UK. The...

Official Statistics: Universal Credit: 29 April 2013 to 11 January 2018
seen at 10:34, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

These monthly experimental statistics include the total number of people:

who have made a claim for Universal Credit to 11 January 2018 who have made a claim and have attended an initial interview, ...
National Statistics: DWP benefits statistical summaries 2018
seen at 10:34, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

The quarterly benefits summary is a high level summary of the latest National Statistics on Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits and sanctions.

We are reducing the frequency of the quarterly...

Official Statistics: Cold Weather Payment estimates: 2017 to 2018
seen at 10:34, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published the latest Cold Weather Payment estimates with data to 16 February 2018.

Find out about getting a Cold Weather Payment.

The Social Fund Cold Weather Payments scheme...

National Statistics: Monthly property transactions completed in the UK with value of £40,000 or above
seen at 10:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update with provisional data from January 2018

This publication presents monthly estimates of the number of residential and non-residential property transactions in the UK and its constituent countries...

Guidance: Benefit sanctions statistics: background information and methodology
seen at 10:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a revised version of 'Benefit sanctions statistics: background information and methodology'. The new version is dated February 2018 and has been updated to support the latest release of sanctions...

Guidance: Universal Credit sanctions statistics: background information and methodology
seen at 10:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a revised version of 'Universal Credit sanctions statistics: background information and methodology'. The new version is dated February 2018 and has been updated to support the latest release...

Guidance: Benefit destinations of claimants receiving a benefit sanction: methodology
seen at 10:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a revised version of 'Benefit destinations of claimants receiving a benefit sanction: explanation of methodology'. The new version is dated February 2018 and has been updated to support the...

Guidance: Sanctions durations and rate: background information and methodology
seen at 10:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a revised version of 'Benefit sanctions durations and sanction rate calculation: explanation of methodology'. The new version is dated February 2018 and has been updated to support the latest...

National Statistics: HMRC Tax Receipts and National Insurance Contributions for the UK
seen at 10:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The tables and bulletin have been updated to include the latest available provisional receipts data for 2017-18.

The published bulletin and table includes historical receipts on a monthly and annual...

Official Statistics: Experimental Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit flows data from November 2008
seen at 10:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published latest Housing Benefit flows data to November 2017.

These statistics record the number of people beginning and ending Housing Benefit claims. They also include a breakdown by local authority...

Official Statistics: Housing Benefit caseload statistics
seen at 10:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published latest Housing Benefit caseload statistics (data to November 2017).

These summary tables show the number of Housing Benefit claimants and average weekly spare room subsidy amount withdrawal...

Official Statistics: Maternity Allowance quarterly statistics: June to August 2017
seen at 10:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

These quarterly statistics are for Maternity Allowance claims paid from 1 June to 31 August 2017.

Official Statistics: Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit quarterly statistics: data to June 2017
seen at 10:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

This publication provides statistics on claims paid under the Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit scheme to the end of June 2017.

Find contact information and more about Department for Work and Pensions...

Official Statistics: Lone parents receiving JSA: monthly claimant count
seen at 10:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published latest 'Lone parents receiving JSA: monthly claimant count' (data to December 2017). Also added a note stating that the final release in this series will be published in May 2018.

The...

National Statistics: Sea passenger statistics 2017: Short sea routes (provisional)
seen at 10:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Statistics on the number of sea passengers which include all vehicle drivers, their passengers and foot passengers on ferries.

In 2017:

international short sea passenger numbers decreased by 2...
Statistical data set: UK international sea passengers (SPAS01)
seen at 10:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Sea passenger tables updated for the 2017 provisional report.

Table SPAS0101

UK international sea passengers by port (ODS, 34.6KB)

Table SPAS0102

UK international short...

Statistical data set: UK domestic sea passengers (SPAS02)
seen at 10:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Tables updated to the latest provisional data for 2017.

Table SPAS0201

UK domestic sea passengers by type of route (ODS, 19.7KB)

Table SPAS0202

UK domestic sea passengers...

Statistical data set: UK international short sea passengers (SPAS03)
seen at 10:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Tables updated to the latest provisional data for 2017.

Table SPAS0301

UK international short sea and channel tunnel passengers (ODS, 16.2KB)

Table SPAS0302

UK international...

Statistical data set: Live tables on local government finance
seen at 10:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Local Council Tax support, Council Tax receipts and national non-domestic rates receipts live tables, England, Q3 2017 to 2018.

Borrowing and investment

The borrowing and investment live...

Guidance: Pension schemes relief at source for Scottish Income Tax newsletter - February 2018
seen at 10:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

This newsletter is published by HMRC’s Pension Schemes Services to update stakeholders on the implications of the Scottish Budget 2017 for pension schemes and their members in relation to the Relief at Source...

Official Statistics: Forecasts for the UK economy: February 2018
seen at 10:33, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Forecasts for the UK economy is a monthly comparison of independent forecasts.

Please note that this is a summary of published material reflecting the views of the forecasting organisations themselves...

National Statistics: Public sector finances bulletin
seen at 10:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with January data

The public sector finances statistical bulletin is published jointly by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and HM Treasury on a monthly basis and provides the latest...

Guidance: Quality standards: microbiology services
seen at 10:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced quality standards at PHE microbiology services report.

Public Health England (PHE) microbiology services contain a number of laboratories and departments with a wide range of functions...

Guidance: How to apply for a Government Social Research summer placement
seen at 10:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Details of the 2018 GSR summer scheme has now been advertised.

The 2018 GSR summer vacation placement scheme will be open for applications on 06 March 2018 at 12.00pm.

The scheme will close for...

Policy paper: Help to Save: what it is and who it's for
seen at 10:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The page has been updated with more detail on eligibility conditions.

Help to Save is a new government saving scheme to support working people on low incomes to build their savings.

Over...

Notice: Newnham Park gauging station: flood defence improvement work
seen at 10:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency gives notice that it proposes to carry out improvement work to the gauging station on the Tory Brook at Newnham Park, Plymouth (NGR SX 55150 57654). The proposed improvement works will...

Corporate report: Evaluation report: General Support Technology Programme (GSTP)
seen at 10:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

The General Support Technology Programme (GSTP), is an ESA funding programme that aims to develop a wide range of technologies, enabling subsequent missions, and the associated benefits - the UK makes financial...

Guidance: Authorised testing facility (ATF) bulletin 02-18: removal of plating and testing exemption
seen at 10:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

This ATF service bulletin tells you how to treat specialist vehicles which are losing their exemption from annual testing.

Guidance: MAA course dates information
seen at 10:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: DHASC 30 course date has been amended in Air Safety Courses.

Dates for courses held at:

RAF Cranwell Shrivenham

Dates for:

DAEMS specialist training
Guidance: MMR: patient group direction (PGD) template
seen at 10:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Routine PGD update on expiry of v01.00.

This patient group direction (PGD) template supports the administration of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, to individuals from 1 year of age for...

Guidance: Democratic Republic of Congo - bereavement pack/information
seen at 10:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: DRC Bereavement Information updated

This bereavement pack/information in DRC has been prepared for British Nationals who require information on death in DRC.

Guidance: 16 to 19 funding allocations supporting documents for 2018 to 2019
seen at 10:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Explanatory note for 16 to 19 school and academy sixth form revenue funding allocation guide for 2018 to 2019 has been added.

The documents on this page have been produced to help you understand...

News story: People with significant control (PSC): who controls your company?
seen at 10:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A person with significant control (PSC) is someone who owns or controls your company. They’re sometimes called ‘beneficial owners’.

You must identify your PSC and tell us who they are. This might...

Press release: Country stores merger could reduce competition
seen at 10:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Mole Valley and Countrywide Farmers each run country stores, operating a total of 99 premises primarily located across the South and West of England. These typically each have a bulk agricultural products supply...

News story: Loss of speed restrictions on the Cambrian line
seen at 10:30, 21 February in News and communications (Our copy).

During the morning of Friday 20 October 2017, a train driver travelling on the Cambrian coast line in North Wales reported that long standing temporary speed restrictions were not indicated on their in-cab display...

Introducing Fixed Recoverable costs in lower value clinical negligence claims – The Consultation response (Lord O'Shaughnessy)
seen at 09:32, 21 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am publishing a document summarising the responses we received to our consultation ‘Introducing fixed recoverable costs in lower value clinical negligence claims’.

Following the end ...

Lord Speaker’s Committee on the Size of the House of Lords (Baroness Evans of Bowes Park, Member, House of Lords Commission)
seen at 09:32, 21 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 20 December 2016, the Lord Speaker established a committee to explore methods by which the size of the House of Lords can be reduced, commensurate with its current role and functions. The report of the committee...

United Nations Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT) (David Gauke)
seen at 09:32, 21 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The OPCAT, which the UK ratified in December 2003, requires States Parties to establish a “National Preventive Mechanism” (NPM) to carry out visits to places of detention to prevent torture and other...

Strengthening consumer redress in the housing market: a consultation (Sajid Javid)
seen at 09:32, 21 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government believes that consumers should have swift, effective routes to complain and access resolution when things go wrong with their home – whether they are a tenant, or a homeowner.

We are...

Updated EVEL analysis (Mel Stride)
seen at 09:32, 21 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today published a written submission outlining the Government’s analysis of how the English Votes for English Laws principle relates to all Government amendments tabled for Report Stage of Finance...

ECOFIN: 20 February 2018 (Philip Hammond)
seen at 09:32, 21 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A meeting of The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) will be held in Brussels on 20 February 2018. The UK will be represented by Mark Bowman (Director General, International and EU, HM Treasury). ...

The agreement reached with the European Union (EU) to safeguard the rights of EU citizens who are resident in the United Kingdom (UK) following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU following the Opposition Day Debate on 29 November 2017 (Caroline Nokes)
seen at 09:32, 21 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government has been clear since the start of negotiations with the EU that protecting the rights of EU citizens in the UK, together with the rights of UK nationals living in EU countries, was its first priority...

Bovine TB (Michael Gove)
seen at 09:32, 21 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Five years into the current bTB strategy, drafted in 2013 and published a year later, the time is right to review progress on the various elements of the strategy. I envisage further reviews will take place at...

Form: Anglian waterways: powered vessel - annual application
seen at 09:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated form for 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019.

An annual application form for the registration of a powered vessels on Anglian waterways (including sailing vessels).

Form: Upper Medway Navigation: application for registration of a powered boat
seen at 09:32, 21 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated form for 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019.

An annual application form for the registration of powered boats on the Upper Medway Navigation, 1 April to 31 March.