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14 March 2018

Independent report: HM Government response to ICAI recommendations on: The UK aid response to global health threats
seen at 23:33, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

HM Government welcomes the Independent Commission for Aid Impact’s learning review of the UK aid response to global health threats and its recommendations. ICAI’s review is positive about the progress that has...

Press release: PM call with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: 14 March 2018
seen at 23:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

“The Prime Minister spoke to Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada this evening to discuss the incident in Salisbury and the actions that the UK government is taking against...

Speech: "The Russian State was responsible for the attempted murder...and for threatening the lives of other British citizens in Salisbury."
seen at 23:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President.

And thank you for arranging this urgent meeting of the of the Security Council today to give the UK the opportunity to update Council colleagues on our investigation into a nerve...

Press release: PM meeting with Prime Minister Xavier Bettel of Luxembourg: 14 March 2018
seen at 21:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

“Prime Minister Theresa May hosted Prime Minister Xavier Bettel of Luxembourg for a meeting at Downing Street this afternoon.

“Prime Minister May began by providing...

Press release: Anglian Water pays £50,000 after water pollution incident
seen at 21:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Anglian Water has agreed to pay £50,000 to an environmental charity after a manhole overflowed with black sludge and grey liquid into a watercourse in Bedfordshire due to a blocked sewer.

An...

National Statistics: DWP benefits statistical summaries 2017
seen at 20:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a note stating that DWP is investigating a discrepancy with the medical condition/International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes for Employment and Support Allowance, Incapacity Benefit and...

Policy paper: Home Office evidence to the Senior Salaries Review Body, police and crime commissioners: 2018 to 2019
seen at 20:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

The Senior Salaries Review Body must consider evidence from a variety of sources when giving advice on pay, including the Home Office.

This document is the evidence submission from the Home Office and...

Policy paper: Regulating independent schools
seen at 20:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Unregistered independent schools and out of school settings' document.

Information on the government’s policy on:

regulating and intervening in independent schools when...
Guidance: Digital Outcomes and Specialists 2 call-off contract
seen at 20:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with minor changes to comply with GDPR

Use the Digital Outcomes and Specialists 2 contract to buy services from 24 February 2017.

Read the Digital Outcomes and Specialists...

Policy paper: Operations: HS2 Phase 2a information papers
seen at 20:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Alternative sift report added

Series F of our information papers outline a number of operational elements of Phase 2a, including:

proposals for works at Crewe Station the proposed infrastructure...
Policy paper: Joint Ministerial Committee communiqué: 14 March 2018
seen at 20:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

The Joint Ministerial Committee (JMC), chaired by the Prime Minister, brings together the leaders of the devolved administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

This communiqué gives a summary...

Guidance: Individualised Learner Record (ILR): check that data is accurate
seen at 20:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated FIS release guide and FIS and data returns 2017 to 2018 known issues.

Funding Information System (FIS)

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

Speech: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons 87th Executive Council session: 14 March update on the use of nerve agent in Salisbury, UK
seen at 20:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Chair, Director General, when I spoke to this Council yesterday I asked your permission to address this Council Session again to update on developments concerning the use of chemical weapons in Salisbury, ...

News story: Novichok nerve agent use in Salisbury: UK government response
seen at 20:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: New statement to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons added

On Sunday 4 March Sergei and Yulia Skripal were poisoned with a military-grade nerve agent of a type developed by...

Guidance: How Universal Credit can help your business
seen at 18:41, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 'How Universal Credit can help your business' PDFs updated.

An illustration of how Universal Credit can help your business.

Part of the Universal Credit toolkit for partner organisations...

Guidance: Check the status of tax policy consultations
seen at 18:41, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated tracker published

This spreadsheet lists tax policy consultations and any resulting legislation.

Policy paper: DFID Strategic Vision for Gender Equality: Her Potential, Our Future
seen at 18:41, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HTML version now available.

The 2018 to 2030 Vision for Gender Equality is DFID’s Call to Action to shape and realise a future where girls and boys, women and men enjoy equal rights and equal opportunities...

Notice: PE19 5UH, Anti Waste Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 18:41, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Anti Waste Limited...
Notice: England Coast Path from Highcliffe to Calshot: comment on proposals
seen at 18:41, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Overview document and sensitive features report replaced with revised versions.

On 14 March 2018, Natural England submitted a report to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs...

Guidance: Return to Teaching pilot: guidance and application form
seen at 18:41, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Please use the attached application form to apply by 5pm on 23 April 2018 - outcomes will be communicated by 27 April 2018.

The Department for Education invites school partnerships to become Return...

Guidance: National framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care
seen at 18:41, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The delayed discharges (continuing care) directions 2013 have been added.

The national framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care sets out the principles and processes ...

National Statistics: ESA: outcomes of Work Capability Assessments including mandatory reconsiderations and appeals: March 2018
seen at 18:41, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a note stating that DWP is investigating a discrepancy with the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes for Employment and Support Allowance and Incapacity Benefit.

DWP is ...

Guidance: How to apply for a Covenant Fund grant
seen at 18:41, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Local grants and digital development 2017-18 application questions for information only and Covenant Fund local grants guidance for applicants 2017/18 for information only.

Thank you for...

National Statistics: ESA: outcomes of Work Capability Assessments including mandatory reconsiderations and appeals: March 2017
seen at 18:41, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a note stating that DWP is investigating a discrepancy with the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes for Employment and Support Allowance and Incapacity Benefit.

DWP is ...

National Statistics: ESA: outcomes of Work Capability Assessments including mandatory reconsiderations and appeals: September 2017
seen at 18:41, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a note stating that DWP is investigating a discrepancy with the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes for Employment and Support Allowance and Incapacity Benefit.

DWP is ...

National Statistics: ESA: outcomes of Work Capability Assessments including mandatory reconsiderations and appeals: December 2017
seen at 18:41, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a note stating that DWP is investigating a discrepancy with the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes for Employment and Support Allowance and Incapacity Benefit.

DWP is ...

National Statistics: DWP benefits statistical summaries 2017
seen at 18:40, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a note stating that DWP is investigating a discrepancy with the medical condition/International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes for Employment and Support Allowance, Incapacity Benefit and...

National Statistics: DWP benefits statistical summaries 2018
seen at 18:40, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a note stating that DWP is investigating a discrepancy with the medical condition/International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes for Employment and Support Allowance, Incapacity Benefit and...

Guidance: Teacher misconduct: forthcoming professional conduct hearings
seen at 18:40, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Formal notice removed for Stuart Hallam (to be relisted), James Sharpe (to be relisted), Steven Bould (to be relisted)

Details of a forthcoming hearing will appear here 5 working days before it...

Policy paper: Home Office evidence to the Senior Salaries Review Body, police and crime commissioners: 2018 to 2019
seen at 18:40, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

The Senior Salaries Review Body must consider evidence from a variety of sources when giving advice on pay, including the Home Office.

This document is the evidence submission from the Home Office and...

Policy paper: Regulating independent schools
seen at 18:40, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Unregistered independent schools and out of school settings' document.

Information on the government’s policy on:

regulating and intervening in independent schools when...
Correspondence: ESFA update: March 2018
seen at 18:40, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We've published issue 395 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 of Update...

Guidance: Digital Outcomes and Specialists 2 call-off contract
seen at 18:40, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with minor changes to comply with GDPR

Use the Digital Outcomes and Specialists 2 contract to buy services from 24 February 2017.

Read the Digital Outcomes and Specialists...

Policy paper: Operations: HS2 Phase 2a information papers
seen at 18:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Alternative sift report added

Series F of our information papers outline a number of operational elements of Phase 2a, including:

proposals for works at Crewe Station the proposed infrastructure...
Policy paper: Joint Ministerial Committee communiqué: 14 March 2018
seen at 18:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

The Joint Ministerial Committee (JMC), chaired by the Prime Minister, brings together the leaders of the devolved administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

This communiqué gives a summary...

Guidance: Individualised Learner Record (ILR): check that data is accurate
seen at 18:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated FIS release guide and FIS and data returns 2017 to 2018 known issues.

Funding Information System (FIS)

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

We want your views
seen at 18:30, 14 March in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

There is still time to send your comments on our draft guide to the voluntary application of the Code. Responses by 22 March would be very welcome. We are looking to publish our Guide in April.

&...

News story: Consultation into strengthening teacher-examiner safeguards
seen at 18:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Ofqual has today (14 March 2018) set out how it intends to strengthen its regulation of awarding organisations’ involvement of teachers in the development of confidential assessment materials. Today’s consultation...

News story: World war one Durham light infantry soldier finally given military burial a century after his death
seen at 18:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Private (Pte) Thomas Telford Edmundson has been laid to rest over 100 years after he died on 26 April 1915 fighting during the Great War. Since his death aged just 20 years old, he has remained in a shallow grave...

News story: Schools to support teachers' return to the classroom
seen at 18:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Schools from across the West Midlands and the South East are being asked to take part in a government programme designed to help teachers return to the classroom after a career break, the School Standards Minister...

Press release: PM meeting with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon: 14 March 2018
seen at 18:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

This afternoon, the Prime Minister met with the First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon ahead of the latest Joint Ministerial Committee between the UK government...

Speech: Association of Colleges Governance Summit
seen at 18:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you. I’m very pleased to be here at such a significant time in the development of further education.

In 25 years at the NHS, having trained as a nurse before entering politics, I saw numerous examples...

Press release: PM meeting with First Minister Carwyn Jones: 14 March 2018
seen at 18:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

After the latest Joint Ministerial Committee this afternoon, the Prime Minister met with the First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones.

Following on from discussions...

Research and analysis: Domestic RHI mechanism for budget management: estimated commitments
seen at 16:38, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: RHI Budget Cap guidance updated.

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

Research and analysis: RHI mechanism for budget management: estimated commitments
seen at 16:38, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: RHI Budget Cap guidance updated.

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: Portugal: Information for victims of rape and sexual assault
seen at 16:38, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Information for British nationals affected by rape or sexual assault in Portugal. Advice on reporting the crime to the police, accessing medical treatment and engaging with the legal authorities in Portugal.

Guidance: Non-departmental public bodies: characteristics and governance
seen at 16:38, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

This guidance provides an overview of how to establish and sponsor a central government public body, as well as NHS bodies and public corporations.

The guidance covers things like:

obtaining a...
Guidance: Code of conduct for board members of public bodies
seen at 16:38, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

This Code replaces ‘Guidance on Codes of Practice for Board Members of Public Bodies’ issued by the Cabinet Office in 2004. It includes:

Principles of Public Life Members’ Interests Responsibilities...
Guidance: Sponsorship specialism competency framework
seen at 16:38, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

The Sponsorship Specialism is the specialist group for sponsors of arm’s-length bodies (ALBs).

Sponsors bring together policy and delivery skills with expertise in sponsorship processes, to support sponsored...

Guidance: New sponsors of arm’s-length bodies
seen at 16:38, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

This document is intended for anyone who has recently taken up post as a sponsor of an arm’s-length body (ALB) with no prior experience of sponsorship.

This introduction pack includes:

Introduction...
Guidance: The approvals process for the creation of new arm's-length bodies
seen at 16:38, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

The guidance includes the following topics:

Chapter 1: ALBs and their classification Chapter 2: What should be considered when deciding whether a new ALB is required? Chapter 3: Reclassification, ...
Open consultation: Consultation: teacher involvement in the development of confidential assessment materials
seen at 16:38, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

This consultation relates to our review of the risks and benefits of the long-established practice whereby some teachers who write or contribute to exam papers also teach the qualification.

We started...

Guidance: Kosovo Bereavement Guide
seen at 16:38, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated on 12 March 2018

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...

FOI release: Request for information relating to Carillion and its subsidiaries
seen at 16:38, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

A request was made for information relating to Highways England’s exposure to Carillion and its subsidiaries.

Guidance: Kosovo – Prisoner Pack
seen at 16:38, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated on 12 March 2018

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

Guidance: Rwanda - Funeral Directors
seen at 16:38, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Review on Funeral Directors

A list of funeral directors who may be able to help you in Rwanda. Please note that inclusion in this list does not constitute official endorsement by the British High...

Policy paper: Directions under regulations 3(3) to 3(6) and 5(3) of the Income and Corporation Taxes (Electronic Communications) Regulations 2003
seen at 16:38, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

These directions authorise users of the Making Tax Digital for Business service to use an approved method of electronic communication (relevant software) to deliver information equivalent to a personal return...

Policy paper: Directions under regulation 3(1ZA) of the Income and Corporation Taxes (Electronic Communications) Regulations 2003
seen at 16:38, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

These directions set out how users of either the Self Assessment service or the Making Tax Digital for Business service provide or withdraw consent to receive electronic communications from HM Revenue and Customs...

Guidance: How Universal Credit can help your business
seen at 16:38, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 'How Universal Credit can help your business' PDFs updated.

An illustration of how Universal Credit can help your business.

Part of the Universal Credit toolkit for partner organisations...

Transparency data: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency board member expenses from July to September 2016
seen at 16:38, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

MHRA board member business expenses from October to December 2017.

Form: RSR-EPR10: HASS record
seen at 16:38, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Attached new form for April 2018.

The Council Directive on the control of High Activity Sealed Radioactive Sources and orphan sources (the HASS Directive) is designed to prevent exposure to radiation...

Guidance: Check the status of tax policy consultations
seen at 16:38, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated tracker published

This spreadsheet lists tax policy consultations and any resulting legislation.

Policy paper: DFID Strategic Vision for Gender Equality: Her Potential, Our Future
seen at 16:37, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: HTML version now available.

The 2018 to 2030 Vision for Gender Equality is DFID’s Call to Action to shape and realise a future where girls and boys, women and men enjoy equal rights and equal opportunities...

Notice: DH2 1AJ, Ibstock Brick Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:37, 14 March 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: PE19 5UH, Anti Waste Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 16:37, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Anti Waste Limited...
Guidance: Childcare service: service availability and issues
seen at 16:37, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Planned downtime between Wednesday 14 March 2018 10pm to Thursday 15 March 2018 2am added to the page.

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

Statutory guidance: Landing Obligation - General requirements 2018
seen at 16:37, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added 2018 quota uplift information

Specific regulations applying to pelagic and demersal fisheries are detailed in:

Pelagic landing obligation 2018 Demersal landing obligation...
Notice: England Coast Path from Highcliffe to Calshot: comment on proposals
seen at 16:35, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Overview document and sensitive features report replaced with revised versions.

On 14 March 2018, Natural England submitted a report to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs...

Guidance: Return to Teaching pilot: guidance and application form
seen at 16:35, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Please use the attached application form to apply by 5pm on 23 April 2018 - outcomes will be communicated by 27 April 2018.

The Department for Education invites school partnerships to become Return...

Guidance: National framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care
seen at 16:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The delayed discharges (continuing care) directions 2013 have been added.

The national framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care sets out the principles and processes ...

National Statistics: ESA: outcomes of Work Capability Assessments including mandatory reconsiderations and appeals: March 2018
seen at 16:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a note stating that DWP is investigating a discrepancy with the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes for Employment and Support Allowance and Incapacity Benefit.

DWP is ...

Guidance: How to apply for a Covenant Fund grant
seen at 16:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Local grants and digital development 2017-18 application questions for information only and Covenant Fund local grants guidance for applicants 2017/18 for information only.

Thank you for...

Notice: BA9 8BS, Arch Weddings Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 14 March 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...

Policy paper: Unlocking the River Severn: Powick and Knightsford
seen at 16:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

This document provides information about work being carried out on Environment Agency owned weirs (Powick Weir and Knightsford Bridge Weir) as part of the Unlocking the River Severn partnership project.

National Statistics: ESA: outcomes of Work Capability Assessments including mandatory reconsiderations and appeals: March 2017
seen at 16:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a note stating that DWP is investigating a discrepancy with the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes for Employment and Support Allowance and Incapacity Benefit.

DWP is ...

National Statistics: ESA: outcomes of Work Capability Assessments including mandatory reconsiderations and appeals: June 2017
seen at 16:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a note stating that DWP is investigating a discrepancy with the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes for Employment and Support Allowance and Incapacity Benefit.

DWP is ...

National Statistics: ESA: outcomes of Work Capability Assessments including mandatory reconsiderations and appeals: September 2017
seen at 16:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a note stating that DWP is investigating a discrepancy with the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes for Employment and Support Allowance and Incapacity Benefit.

DWP is ...

National Statistics: ESA: outcomes of Work Capability Assessments including mandatory reconsiderations and appeals: December 2017
seen at 16:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a note stating that DWP is investigating a discrepancy with the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes for Employment and Support Allowance and Incapacity Benefit.

DWP is ...

Press release: Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Iran
seen at 16:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Rob Macaire CMG has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran in succession to Mr Nicholas Hopton who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Macaire...

News story: Tax is changing in Wales
seen at 16:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added Welsh language translation

Three taxes in Wales will be affected:

Stamp Duty Land Tax Landfill tax Income tax

A Welsh language version of this story is also available.

News story: New storage facility is ready for waste
seen at 16:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Interim Storage Facility is paving the way for intermediate level waste to be removed from one of the sites priority high hazard retrieval facilities.

The completion of the waste store was marked ...

News story: DVLA opening hours: Easter 2018
seen at 16:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Date Opening hours Thursday 29 March 8am to 7pm Good Friday 30 March closed Saturday 31 March 8am to 2pm ...
News story: Novichok nerve agent use in Salisbury: UK government response
seen at 16:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

On Sunday 4 March Sergei and Yulia Skripal were poisoned with a military-grade nerve agent of a type developed by Russia.

Latest update

Prime Minister Theresa May gave a statement to Parliament on...

News story: Top industry group pledges to support veteran entrepreneurs
seen at 16:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Institute of Directors (IoD) became the latest organisation to sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant yesterday at their annual conference in London.

The IoD’s Covenant pledges also include allowing...

Press release: Military grade underwater cameras working to end illegal fishing for eels in the Fens
seen at 16:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Fisheries enforcement staff at the Environment Agency have been working with new underwater sonar technology to assess fish populations, especially where it’s hard to use classic methods like netting and electric...

News story: Update on the future of DWP jobcentres
seen at 16:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Changed closure date for Wandsworth to by the end of July 2018.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published more details on the future of DWP jobcentres.

Damian Hinds, Minister...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vol 2: International subjects: staff guide
seen at 14:50, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised DMG volume 2 chapter 7 part 3 and amendment 39, which lists the amendments.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vol 10: Benefits for incapacity, disability, maternity and bereavement: staff guide
seen at 14:50, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised DMG volume 10 chapter 59. The changes are listed in amendment 47.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that...

Correspondence: Recovered appeal: Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, 55 Roden Street, Ilford (ref: 3164036 - 14 March 2018)
seen at 14:43, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a recovered appeal for demolition of existing buildings and structures and development of a replacement Sainsbury’s store and 683 residential units arranged in 9 blocks...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vols 4, 5, 6 and 7: Jobseeker's Allowance and Income Support: staff guide
seen at 14:40, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised DMG chapters 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 34. The amendments to these chapters are listed in amendments 54 (vol 4), 53 (vol 5), 50 (vol 5) and 50 (vol 6).

This guidance is for DWP staff...

Guidance: Moldova - List of medical facilities and practitioners
seen at 14:40, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Ammended list on 14 March 2018

A list of English speaking medical facilities provides information on public and private hospitals and practitioners in Chisinau. Please note that inclusion in this...

Guidance: Moldova - List of funeral directors
seen at 14:40, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Ammended list on 14 March 2018

The following list of funeral directors has been prepared by the British Embassy Chisinau for the convenience of British Nationals who may require this service and...

Guidance: Moldova - List of English speaking translators/interpreters
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Updated: Ammended list on 14 March 2018

The following list of English speaking translators/interpreters has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who require interpreting or translating...

Research and analysis: The cadet experience: understanding cadet outcomes
seen at 14:39, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

This report assesses the impact of being a cadet on students, and the value of the cadet expansion programme (CEP) which establishes new cadet units in schools.

It presents the findings from 2 work phases...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vol 12: Pensions: staff guide
seen at 14:37, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised DMG volume 12 chapters 75. Amendments listed in amendment 37.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are...

Guidance: Decision makers’ guide: Vols 13 and 14: State Pension Credit: staff guide
seen at 14:36, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised chapters 83 to 86 and amendment 45, which lists the amendments.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are...

Open consultation: Tackling the plastic problem
seen at 14:36, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amended document to include correction on page 16, Chart 3.A

This call for evidence will explore how changes to the tax system or charges could be used to reduce the amount of single-use plastics...

Guidance: Establishing and sponsoring Executive Agencies
seen at 14:36, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

This guidance includes the following topics:

Chapter 1: What features define an Executive Agency model, and why have one? Chapter 2: When is an Executive Agency the appropriate model? Chapter 3: Governance...
Transparency data: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency board member expenses from October to December 2016
seen at 14:36, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

MHRA board member business expenses from October to December 2016.

Transparency data: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency board member expenses from January to March 2017
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MHRA board member business expenses from January to March 2017.

Transparency data: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency board member expenses from April to June 2017
seen at 14:35, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

MHRA board member business expenses from April to June 2017.

Transparency data: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency board member expenses from July to September 17
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MHRA board member business expenses from July to September 2017.

Transparency data: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency board member expenses from October to December 2017
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MHRA board member business expenses from October to December 2017.

Notice: Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) Open Call for Innovation
seen at 14:35, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Additional details on the Royal Navy challenges announced at the Maritime Enterprise Innovation Scotland Conference (MEISC) in January 2018 have been added.

The only way to apply is online

Guidance: Excise Movement and Control System: commercial software suppliers
seen at 14:35, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The telephone number for AEB International Ltd has been updated.

A range of internet filing enabled software and online forms are available from HM Revenue and Customs and commercial software suppliers...

Research and analysis: Domestic RHI mechanism for budget management: estimated commitments
seen at 14:34, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: RHI Budget Cap guidance updated.

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

Research and analysis: RHI mechanism for budget management: estimated commitments
seen at 14:34, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: RHI Budget Cap guidance updated.

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

Notice: References to the Court of Justice of the European Union
seen at 14:34, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Case C-653/17P added.

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) publishes information on cases that comes to its attention concerning intellectual property matters. We publish the specific questions...

Guidance: Portugal: Information for victims of rape and sexual assault
seen at 14:34, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Information for British nationals affected by rape or sexual assault in Portugal. Advice on reporting the crime to the police, accessing medical treatment and engaging with the legal authorities in Portugal.

Guidance: Code of conduct for board members of public bodies
seen at 14:34, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

This Code replaces ‘Guidance on Codes of Practice for Board Members of Public Bodies’ issued by the Cabinet Office in 2004. It includes:

Principles of Public Life Members’ Interests Responsibilities...
Guidance: Sponsorship specialism competency framework
seen at 14:34, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

The Sponsorship Specialism is the specialist group for sponsors of arm’s-length bodies (ALBs).

Sponsors bring together policy and delivery skills with expertise in sponsorship processes, to support sponsored...

Guidance: New sponsors of arm’s-length bodies
seen at 14:34, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

This document is intended for anyone who has recently taken up post as a sponsor of an arm’s-length body (ALB) with no prior experience of sponsorship.

This introduction pack includes:

Introduction...
Guidance: The approvals process for the creation of new arm's-length bodies
seen at 14:34, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

The guidance includes the following topics:

Chapter 1: ALBs and their classification Chapter 2: What should be considered when deciding whether a new ALB is required? Chapter 3: Reclassification, ...
Guidance: Establishing and sponsoring non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs)
seen at 14:34, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

This guidance provides an overview of how to establish and sponsor a central government public body, as well as NHS bodies and public corporations.

The guidance covers things like:

obtaining a...
Open consultation: Consultation: teacher involvement in the development of confidential assessment materials
seen at 14:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

This consultation relates to our review of the risks and benefits of the long-established practice whereby some teachers who write or contribute to exam papers also teach the qualification.

We started...

Guidance: Kosovo Bereavement Guide
seen at 14:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated on 12 March 2018

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...

FOI release: Request for information relating to Carillion and its subsidiaries
seen at 14:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

A request was made for information relating to Highways England’s exposure to Carillion and its subsidiaries.

Guidance: Kosovo – Prisoner Pack
seen at 14:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated on 12 March 2018

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

Guidance: Rwanda - Funeral Directors
seen at 14:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Review on Funeral Directors

A list of funeral directors who may be able to help you in Rwanda. Please note that inclusion in this list does not constitute official endorsement by the British High...

Open consultation: Operating the independent school regulatory system
seen at 14:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

We would like your views on draft versions of:

advice for schools on the independent school standards a policy statement on regulatory and enforcement action taken by the department for independent ...
Policy paper: Directions under regulations 3(3) to 3(6) and 5(3) of the Income and Corporation Taxes (Electronic Communications) Regulations 2003
seen at 14:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

These directions authorise users of the Making Tax Digital for Business service to use an approved method of electronic communication (relevant software) to deliver information equivalent to a personal return...

Policy paper: Directions under regulation 3(1ZA) of the Income and Corporation Taxes (Electronic Communications) Regulations 2003
seen at 14:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

These directions set out how users of either the Self Assessment service or the Making Tax Digital for Business service provide or withdraw consent to receive electronic communications from HM Revenue and Customs...

Guidance: How Universal Credit can help your business
seen at 14:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 'How Universal Credit can help your business' PDFs updated.

An illustration of how Universal Credit can help your business.

Part of the Universal Credit toolkit for partner organisations...

Notice: River Humber improvement works 2018
seen at 14:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency considers that the improvement works are not likely to have significant effects on the environment.

Transparency data: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency board member expenses from July to September 2016
seen at 14:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

MHRA board member business expenses from October to December 2017.

Form: RSR-EPR10: HASS record
seen at 14:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Attached new form for April 2018.

The Council Directive on the control of High Activity Sealed Radioactive Sources and orphan sources (the HASS Directive) is designed to prevent exposure to radiation...

Press release: Foreign Secretary calls for a united response on the Salisbury incident
seen at 14:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

While we await an explanation from Russia of how a military-grade nerve agent of a type developed by Russia came to be used in the UK, the Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has today been calling his counterparts...

Press release: New government action to create stronger, more integrated Britain
seen at 14:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).
£50 million to support new Integrated Communities Strategy strategy includes bold proposals to boost English language skills, increase opportunities for women and promote British values in education...
News story: Annual Safety Review 2017 published
seen at 14:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The Annual Safety Review for 2017 contains information on the AAIB’s activity during 2017 and includes an overview of the 29 Safety Recommendations and Safety Actions published in the 39 field and 220 ...

Press release: Secretary of State attends Washington St Patrick’s Day celebrations
seen at 14:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Mrs Bradley will use her first visit to the US as Secretary of State to build key relationships with US stakeholders who share a keen interest and influence in Northern Ireland and to reinforce the UK Government...

Press release: Man who bit off a piece of his victim’s ear has sentence increased
seen at 14:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A man who bit off a piece of his victim’s ear has had his sentence increased after the Solicitor General appealed it for being too low.

Leon Smith attacked his victim, who was known to him, while he sat...

Press release: Plymouth Skip Hire boss nearly jailed for dumping rubble
seen at 14:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

A judge has told a Plymouth man he escaped prison ‘by the skin of his teeth’ in a case brought by the Environment Agency.

Connor Calam fly-tipped waste on the edge of Dartmoor while subject to a suspended...

Press release: Scrapyard permit dodger claims end-of-life vehicles were for resale
seen at 14:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The owner of an Exeter scrapyard has been given a suspended prison sentence for operating an illegal vehicle dismantling business.

Max Newbery was also ordered to pay £8,470 costs at the end...

News story: Tribunal, Trade Marks and Designs Case Worker Examiner
seen at 14:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Purpose

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official government body responsible for Intellectual Property (IP) rights in the United Kingdom. These rights include patents, designs, trade Marks and ...

Statement to Parliament: PM Commons Statement on Salisbury incident response: 14 March 2018
seen at 14:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a Statement on the response of the Russian government to the incident in Salisbury.

First, on behalf of the whole House, let me pay tribute once again...

Press release: Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Iran
seen at 14:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Rob Macaire CMG has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran in succession to Mr Nicholas Hopton who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Macaire...

News story: The Maritime Enterprise Innovation and Research Conference 2018
seen at 14:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Additional details on the Royal Navy challenges announced at the Maritime Enterprise Innovation Scotland Conference (MEISC) in January 2018 have been added.

The Maritime, Enterprise, Innovation...

Press release: Highways England wants to hear your views
seen at 14:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

The organisation is using the mobile visitor centre for the second year following 2017’s successful trial to engage with the public, and will give road users and local residents the chance to speak to staff that...

News story: Consultation into strengthening teacher-examiner safeguards
seen at 14:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Ofqual has today (14 March 2018) set out how it intends to strengthen its regulation of awarding organisations’ involvement of teachers in the development of confidential assessment materials. Today’s consultation...

Press release: Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Iran in April 2018
seen at 14:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Rob Macaire CMG has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran in succession to Mr Nicholas Hopton who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Macaire...

Statutory guidance: Slavery and human trafficking in supply chains: guidance for businesses
seen at 11:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New modern slavery business guidance added.

Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 requires certain organisations to develop a slavery and human trafficking statement each year. The slavery ...

Guidance: Obstetrics and gynaecology: exposure prone procedure categories
seen at 11:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

The UK Advisory Panel for Healthcare Workers Infected with Bloodborne Viruses (UKAP) specialist obstetrics and gynaecology working group have compiled a list of exposure prone procedures (EPPs) and non-EPPs carried...

Consultation outcome: A single inspection of voluntary adoption agencies
seen at 11:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Inspection of voluntary adoption agencies: consultation outcome and next steps published.

This consultation seeks your views on proposed changes to the inspection of voluntary adoption agencies...

Policy paper: Defence people mental health and wellbeing strategy
seen at 11:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2017-2022 with a slight amendment to the layout and helpline number.

The vision of the ‘Defence people health and wellbeing strategy:

<...
Guidance: ESF action notes: 2014 to 2020 programme
seen at 11:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Action Note 012-18 added to clarify the ESF 2014-2020 Programme position on the funding of Stipends and Bursaries by ESF Projects.

ESF action notes are formal communications issued to inform all...

Open consultation: Integrated Communities Strategy green paper
seen at 11:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

The Integrated Communities Strategy green paper invites views on the government’s vision for building strong integrated communities where people – whatever their background – live, work, learn and socialise together...

Promotional material: SpaceUK issue 49
seen at 11:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

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

Guidance: Disability Confident: guidance for levels 1, 2 and 3
seen at 11:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Level 3: Leader HTML guide: Added more information about filling in the validation template in the 'Challenge' section. Added a link to DPO information in the section for each type of employer. Replaced...

Notice: Wareham, Dorset: Redcliffe Banks resilience project
seen at 11:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency gives notice that it proposes to carry out improvement work to 2 sections of Redcliffe Bank on the right bank of the River Frome downstream from Wareham, Dorset: approximately 77m of bank...

Notice: Axe Brue Internal Drainage Board: reconstitution
seen at 11:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency has submitted to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, for confirmation a scheme under Section 3 of the Land Drainage Act 1991 making provision for the following matters...

Notice: Parrett Internal Drainage Board: reconstitution
seen at 11:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency has submitted to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, for confirmation a scheme under Section 3 of the Land Drainage Act 1991 making provision for the following matters...

Household projections in England
seen at 11:30, 14 March in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

From Ed Humpherson, Director General for Regulation, Office for Statistics Regulation to Iain Bell, Deputy National Statistician, Office for National Statistics.

Press release: Drivers lose almost a million licences in the last year
seen at 11:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Every driver in Britain needs to have a driving licence as proof of their entitlement to drive - but they don’t necessarily need to carry their licence with them.

Last year the majority of duplicate licences...

Notice: Patent Journal special notices: 6721
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

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

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

Guidance: Guinea – List of Lawyers
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: list of lawyers updated

The list of lawyers has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who may require legal advice and assistance in Guinea.

Guidance: Thailand - Bereavement information
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with March 2018 version

This guidance has been produced to help family or friends understand the practical arrangements required and includes local procedures and the process of appointing...

Official Statistics: New CICs registered in February 2018
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: CICs registered February 2018

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

Further company...

Map: England Coast Path in the south of England
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Page updated to show Highcliffe to Calshot stretch is now at stage 4.

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

Map: England Coast Path: overview of progress
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Map updated to show Highcliffe to Calshot stretch is now at stage 4.

This map shows where work to improve coastal access has been completed, is under way or expected to start.

FOI release: DfT: FOI and EIR disclosure log, February 2018
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

List of responses to FOI and EIR requests where some or all of the requested information was disclosed to the applicant. The list covers responses completed by Department for Transport during February 2018.

Guidance: Home Credit Market Investigation Orders
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Notice regarding accredited operator of website published.

These orders were made under the market investigations provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002. They require:

large lenders...

Guidance: Regulatory Roadmap: Onshore oil and gas exploration in the UK regulation and best practice
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removal of document relating to Scottish onshore oil and gas exploration regulation - due to powers being devolved to Scottish government.

These roadmap documents are intended as a first point...

FOI release: Request for construction surety bonds information
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

A request was made for information relating to the construction surety bonds (also called contract bonds) that Carillion were obliged to obtain for publicly funded construction projects.

Official Statistics: Cold Weather Payment estimates: 2017 to 2018
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published the latest Cold Weather Payment estimates, with data to 9 March 2018.

Find out about getting a Cold Weather Payment.

The Social Fund Cold Weather Payments scheme runs...

National Statistics: Port freight statistics: October to December 2017
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Alongside this quarterly publication we are consulting on changes to the quarterly and annual port freight table structure, please see the consultation documents on this page which set out the proposed changes...

Statistical data set: UK international sea passengers (SPAS01)
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Sea passenger monthly data table updated for January 2018.

Table SPAS0101

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

Table SPAS0102

UK international short ...

Guidance: Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) guidance: year 10
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 'Feedstocks including wastes and residues for year 10' updated. Starch slurry added as a single counting biofuel feedstock, along with a new description of waste starch slurry.

This Renewable...

Statistical data set: Traffic, indices and quarterly breakdowns (PORT05)
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Tables updated to the latest data for October to December 2017.

Table PORT0501

UK major port traffic indices (tonnage): rolling 4 quarter totals (chart) (ODS, 28.2KB)

Table PORT0502...
Statistical data set: Tuberculosis (TB) in cattle in Great Britain
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated all datasets, adding data to December 2017.

This data series presents statistics on tuberculosis (TB) in cattle (i.e. bovine TB) in Great Britain. The statistics are obtained from the Animal...

National Statistics: Latest national statistics on tuberculosis (TB) in cattle in Great Britain - quarterly
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced statistical notice with data up to December 2017.

This publication presents quarterly national statistics on tuberculosis (TB) in cattle (i.e. bovine TB) in Great Britain. The statistics...

Guidance: Maritime Statistics Directive reporting information
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Administrative rules and categorisation documents updated.

Information for shipping lines, their agents and ports to complete statistical returns on maritime freight traffic through UK ports, as...

Statutory guidance: Slavery and human trafficking in supply chains: guidance for businesses
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New modern slavery business guidance added.

Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 requires certain organisations to develop a slavery and human trafficking statement each year. The slavery ...

National Statistics: General Ophthalmic services workforce statistics - 31 December 2017
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

This publication shows the number of ophthalmic practitioners (Optometrists and Ophthalmic Medical Practitioners) who were authorised, by the relevant area team and organisation in England and Local Health Boards...

Decision: CAC Outcome: NUJ & Macmillan Publishers Ltd
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views of the parties considerations of the panel final decision
Decision: Trade mark disputes: unpaid costs orders
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Case 600000610 added.

The table contains:

case reference decision number (where relevant) amount and date of order who owes the money date the order was posted
Guidance: Obstetrics and gynaecology: exposure prone procedure categories
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

The UK Advisory Panel for Healthcare Workers Infected with Bloodborne Viruses (UKAP) specialist obstetrics and gynaecology working group have compiled a list of exposure prone procedures (EPPs) and non-EPPs carried...

Consultation outcome: A single inspection of voluntary adoption agencies
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Inspection of voluntary adoption agencies: consultation outcome and next steps published.

This consultation seeks your views on proposed changes to the inspection of voluntary adoption agencies...

Notice: England Coast Path from Highcliffe to Calshot: comment on proposals
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Sensitive features document added.

On 14 March 2018, Natural England submitted a report to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs setting out the proposals for improved ...

Policy paper: Defence people mental health and wellbeing strategy
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2017-2022 with a slight amendment to the layout and helpline number.

The vision of the ‘Defence people health and wellbeing strategy:

<...
Guidance: ESF action notes: 2014 to 2020 programme
seen at 10:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Action Note 012-18 added to clarify the ESF 2014-2020 Programme position on the funding of Stipends and Bursaries by ESF Projects.

ESF action notes are formal communications issued to inform all...

Boaty completes first under-ice Antarctic mission
seen at 10:31, 14 March in NERC news (Our copy).

NOC autonomous underwater vehicle Autosub Long Range, known affectionately around the world as Boaty McBoatface, was successfully recovered last week following its first under-ice mission beneath the Filchner...

Speech: Speech to the annual data privacy conference
seen at 10:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

I’m delighted to be speaking at this event hosted by Taylor Wessing today. From the very start of my Commission as an independent regulator this law firm has been a good friend to my offices particularly in supporting...

Press release: Drivers lose almost a million licences in the last year
seen at 10:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).

Every driver in Britain needs to have a driving licence as proof of their entitlement to drive - but they don’t necessarily need to carry their licence with them.

Last year the majority of duplicate licences...

News story: CEN updates affecting chemical measurements January 2018
seen at 10:30, 14 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Fertilisers

EN16962:2018 - Fertilizers - Extraction of water soluble micro-nutrients in fertilizers and removal of organic compounds from fertilizer extracts

Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 relates...

Spring Statement - consultations (Philip Hammond)
seen at 09:35, 14 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I set out the Government’s first Spring Statement, as part of the move to a single fiscal event. As described in the paper HM Treasury published in December, the new fiscal cycle provides opportunities...

Spring Statement (Elizabeth Truss)
seen at 09:35, 14 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Making a success of EU exit is a priority for the Government and the Treasury. At the Autumn Budget 2017, my right honourable friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Philip Hammond) committed £3 billion ...

Foreign Affairs Council – 26 February 2018 (Alan Duncan)
seen at 09:35, 14 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My Rt Hon Friend, the Minister for Asia and the Pacific attended the Foreign Affairs Council on 26 February. The Council was chaired by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security...

Notice: Patent Journal special notices: 6721
seen at 09:35, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

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

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

Guidance: Guinea – List of Lawyers
seen at 09:35, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: list of lawyers updated

The list of lawyers has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals who may require legal advice and assistance in Guinea.

Guidance: Protecting Intellectual Property in the United Kingdom
seen at 09:35, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

This has been produced as part of the UK-US Trade and Investment Working Group.

Guidance: Thailand - Bereavement information
seen at 09:35, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with March 2018 version

This guidance has been produced to help family or friends understand the practical arrangements required and includes local procedures and the process of appointing...

Official Statistics: New CICs registered in February 2018
seen at 09:35, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: CICs registered February 2018

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

Further company...

Notice: England Coast Path from Highcliffe to Calshot: comment on proposals
seen at 09:33, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

On 14 March 2018, Natural England submitted a report to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs setting out the proposals for improved access to the coast between Highcliffe and Calshot...

Map: England Coast Path in the south of England
seen at 09:33, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Page updated to show Highcliffe to Calshot stretch is now at stage 4.

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

Map: England Coast Path: overview of progress
seen at 09:33, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Map updated to show Highcliffe to Calshot stretch is now at stage 4.

This map shows where work to improve coastal access has been completed, is under way or expected to start.

FOI release: DfT: FOI and EIR disclosure log, February 2018
seen at 09:33, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

List of responses to FOI and EIR requests where some or all of the requested information was disclosed to the applicant. The list covers responses completed by Department for Transport during February 2018.

Guidance: Home Credit Market Investigation Orders
seen at 09:33, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Notice regarding accredited operator of website published.

These orders were made under the market investigations provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002. They require:

large lenders...

Guidance: Regulatory Roadmap: Onshore oil and gas exploration in the UK regulation and best practice
seen at 09:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removal of document relating to Scottish onshore oil and gas exploration regulation - due to powers being devolved to Scottish government.

These roadmap documents are intended as a first point...

FOI release: Request for construction surety bonds information
seen at 09:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

A request was made for information relating to the construction surety bonds (also called contract bonds) that Carillion were obliged to obtain for publicly funded construction projects.

Notice: Part I claim: M1 junction 19 to 16 All Lane Running
seen at 09:32, 14 March in Search (Our copy).

Under Part I of the Land Com­pen­sa­tion Act 1973, compensation can be claimed by anyone having a qualifying interest in land if the value of that inter­est has been depreciated by more than &pound;50 by ...