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23 April 2018

Speech: Youth, Peace and Security
seen at 22:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you very much indeed Mr President, and thank you for calling this debate today. I think it’s clear that there’s a lot of interest in the room. I think it’s clear that a lot of us are all wrestling with...

Guidance: HMRC exchange rates for 2018: monthly
seen at 20:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The May 2018 monthly exchange rates have been added.

You should use these exchanges rates if you have to convert any foreign currency to sterling for customs and VAT purposes.

Please note...

Correspondence: Letter from DCMS to Trinity Mirror and Northern & Shell - 23 April
seen at 20:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

This letter, sent on 23 April, from DCMS to Trinity Mirror and Northern & Shell outlines the media public interest grounds which the Secretary of State has considered in relation to his minded to decision...

Guidance: Undocumented Commonwealth citizens resident in the UK
seen at 20:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added details from the Home Secretary's statement to Parliament on 23 April 2018 about new measures to help the Windrush generation.

This page provides more information for Commonwealth citizens...

Regulation: Immigration and Asylum Chamber tribunal procedure rules
seen at 18:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of consolidated rules.

The consolidated rules

The unofficial consolidated version of the rules includes changes since the rules came onto effect in 2014.

The 2014 rules

The ...

Form: Form T210: Appeal form
seen at 18:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changed the address of where to send the completed form.

Find more court and tribunal forms by category.

Find out how HM Courts and Tribunals Service uses personal information...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Timothy Clunie 13 March 2018
seen at 18:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to the M&A decision to restrict Mr Clunie’s insolvency licence. It was found that Mr Clunie’s technical knowledge was not up to date.

The M&A was concerned that ...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Gerard Rooney 07 November 2017
seen at 18:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Gerard Rooney, in his role as Liquidator of a Company,

failed to submit progress reports to the Registrar of Companies within the requisite timescale...
Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Paul Atkinson 6 March 2018
seen at 18:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Atkinson in his role as Trustee in Bankruptcy:

breached the fundamental principle of Professional Competence and Due Care of the Ethics Code, between...
Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Freddy Khalastchi 12 December 2017
seen at 18:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Khalastchi, in his role as Liquidator of a Company, breached Statement of Insolvency Practice 8 (SIP8) and the fundamental principles of Professional Competence...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Susan Wriglesworth 12 December 2017
seen at 18:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mrs Wriglesworth, in her role as Supervisor of an IVA, breached the fundamental principle of Professional Competence and Due Care of the Insolvency Code of Ethics...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Ian Rose 12 December 2017
seen at 18:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Rose, breached the fundamental principle of Professional Behaviour and Paragraph 65 of the Insolvency Code of Ethics in relation to the content of a website...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Andrew Wilkinson 12 December 2017
seen at 18:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Wilkinson, in his role as Supervisor of an IVA breached the fundamental principle of Professional Competence and Due Care of the Insolvency Code of Ethics...

Transparency data: Workforce management information, 2018
seen at 18:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New workforce management information for March 2018.

The data is broken down by headcount and number of posts (full-time equivalents). The report includes the number of non-payroll staff, and the...

Independent report: 10th Annual Report of Independent Reviewer of Justice & Security
seen at 18:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State has launched the 10th Annual Report of the Independent Reviewer of Justice & Security (NI) Act 2007.

This report reviews the operation of powers under the Justice and Security...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 18:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Dartmoor 6 week firing notice week commencing 23 April 2018.

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

Corporate report: Regulation Committee minutes: October 2017
seen at 18:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

The Regulation Committee, as a statutory committee of the Homes and Communities Agency, is responsible for the regulation of social housing.

Minutes of all the Regulation Committee meetings this year ...

Corporate report: Regulation Committee minutes: November 2017
seen at 18:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

The Regulation Committee, as a statutory committee of the Homes and Communities Agency, is responsible for the regulation of social housing.

Minutes of all the Regulation Committee meetings this year ...

Corporate report: Regulation Committee minutes: December 2017
seen at 18:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

The Regulation Committee, as a statutory committee of the Homes and Communities Agency, is responsible for the regulation of social housing.

Minutes of all the Regulation Committee meetings this year ...

Corporate report: Regulation Committee minutes: January 2018
seen at 18:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

The Regulation Committee, as a statutory committee of the Homes and Communities Agency, is responsible for the regulation of social housing.

Minutes of all the Regulation Committee meetings this year ...

Corporate report: Regulation Committee minutes: February 2018
seen at 18:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

The Regulation Committee, as a statutory committee of the Homes and Communities Agency, is responsible for the regulation of social housing.

Minutes of all the Regulation Committee meetings this year ...

Guidance: How to apply for a Covenant Fund grant
seen at 18:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the Covenant Fund Local Grants Guidance for applicants 2018/19.

Thank you for your interest in the Covenant Fund. This page contains guidance and forms relating to the Covenant Fund.

Notice: EX21 5LT, South West Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:32, 23 April 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: LN10 6YN, Aggregate Industries UK Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:32, 23 April 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: TN21 8XE, Mr James & Mrs Caroline Mackenzie: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:32, 23 April 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: EX6 7XW, Mrs Avril Coles: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 18:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. The arrangements are explained in its...

Guidance: HMRC exchange rates for 2018: monthly
seen at 18:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The May 2018 monthly exchange rates have been added.

You should use these exchanges rates if you have to convert any foreign currency to sterling for customs and VAT purposes.

Please note...

Correspondence: Letter from DCMS to Trinity Mirror and Northern & Shell - 23 April
seen at 18:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

This letter, sent on 23 April, from DCMS to Trinity Mirror and Northern & Shell outlines the media public interest grounds which the Secretary of State has considered in relation to his minded to decision...

News story: Free citizenship for the Windrush generation
seen at 18:30, 23 April in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The offer, which will be available to people from all Commonwealth countries, not just Caribbean nationals, will extend to individuals who have no current documentation, those who already have leave to remain...

News story: Photocentric: company wins Queen’s Award for International Trade
seen at 18:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Award-winning innovation

The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise recognise the contributions and outstanding achievement of UK businesses in innovation, international trade, sustainable development and promoting...

Press release: Statement on the merger between Trinity Mirror Plc and Northern & Shell's publishing assets
seen at 18:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

On 11 April 2018, under section 57(1) of the Enterprise Act 2002, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) formally brought to my attention the acquisition by Trinity Mirror plc of certain publishing assets...

Statement to Parliament: Home Secretary statement on the Windrush generation
seen at 18:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

From the late 1940s to the early 1970s, many people came to this country from around the Commonwealth to make their lives here and help rebuild Britain after the war.

All members of this House will have...

Consultation outcome: Revised voluntary fishing vessel codes of practice
seen at 16:35, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Comments table added and consultation closed.

This consultation seeks comments on the revisions to the following Marine Guidance Notes;

MGN 501 - The code of practice for fishing vessels...
Consultation outcome: Proposed Work Boat (Code of Practice) Regulations
seen at 16:35, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation closed.

The aims of the new Workboat Code;

recognised and implement industry best practice enhance safety standards by increasing equipment standards and levels of crew training...
Guidance: Informative Note: change of name in the UK
seen at 16:35, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated veersion

Please see this informative note for information about change of name in the UK (in English and Spanish).

Guidance: Venezuela – Consular Fees
seen at 16:35, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular fees updated on 18 April 2018.

A full list of Consular fees in GBP (£) and their equivalent in local currency VEB (Bolivars).

Guidance: Phonics screening check: sample materials and training video
seen at 16:35, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2018 test cycle.

Check administrators should use the sample materials and training video when preparing to administer the phonics screening check. The materials explain the structure...

Consultation outcome: Means of Recovery M-Notice
seen at 16:35, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation comments and responses added. New draft MGN added, amended based on the comments received at consultation stage.

Downloadable documents

Consultation Letter Means of Recovery...
Guidance: Key stage 1: phonics screening check administration guidance
seen at 16:35, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2018 test cycle.

Use this information to:

understand your statutory requirements relating to the phonics screening check plan for the check administer the check submit...
Consultation outcome: Review of Merchant Shipping Regulations 2011
seen at 16:35, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation responses added and consultation closed.

The attached Merchant Shipping Regulations came into force in 2011. This post-implementation review is intended to help the MCA to gather feedback...

Consultation outcome: Two new marine guidance notes to replace MGN 430
seen at 16:35, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation outcome added and closed.

MGN 570 provides revised guidance on the conduct of emergency drills, scenarios to practice and what will be expected during an MCA survey or inspection.

Consultation outcome: New MGN for fishing vessels operating in submarine exercise areas
seen at 16:35, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation closed.

Notice to all owners, skippers and crew of fishing vessels

The MCA would like to consult on a new Marine Guidance Note to replace MGN 12 which describes how the Royal...

Consultation outcome: Changing MCA survey and inspection
seen at 16:34, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Final outcome issued and consultation closed.

This consultation covers proposals to modify the locations of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) UK estate laydown, reducing the number of Marine...

Consultation outcome: Statutory Post Implementation Review (PIR) of the Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 - Request for Information
seen at 16:34, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation responses uploaded and consultation closed.

Consultation documents

Consultation letter - request for information Details of The Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) (...
Consultation outcome: Review of the Merchant Shipping (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements) (Amendment) (Regulations 2011)
seen at 16:34, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation responses added and consultation closed.

The attached Regulations came into force in 2011. This post-implementation review is intended to help the MCA to gather feedback and assess...

Consultation outcome: Consultation on the draft ship recycling regulations 2017
seen at 16:34, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation comments added and consultation closed.

The dismantling of ships is, at present, sustainable from a narrow economic point of view but the costs to human health and the environment ...

Regulation: Immigration and Asylum Chamber tribunal procedure rules
seen at 16:34, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of consolidated rules.

The consolidated rules

The unofficial consolidated version of the rules includes changes since the rules came onto effect in 2014.

The 2014 rules

The ...

Form: Form T210: Appeal form
seen at 16:34, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changed the address of where to send the completed form.

Find more court and tribunal forms by category.

Find out how HM Courts and Tribunals Service uses personal information...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Timothy Clunie 13 March 2018
seen at 16:34, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to the M&A decision to restrict Mr Clunie’s insolvency licence. It was found that Mr Clunie’s technical knowledge was not up to date.

The M&A was concerned that ...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Gerard Rooney 07 November 2017
seen at 16:34, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Gerard Rooney, in his role as Liquidator of a Company,

failed to submit progress reports to the Registrar of Companies within the requisite timescale...
Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Paul Atkinson 6 March 2018
seen at 16:34, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Atkinson in his role as Trustee in Bankruptcy:

breached the fundamental principle of Professional Competence and Due Care of the Ethics Code, between...
Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Freddy Khalastchi 12 December 2017
seen at 16:34, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Khalastchi, in his role as Liquidator of a Company, breached Statement of Insolvency Practice 8 (SIP8) and the fundamental principles of Professional Competence...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Susan Wriglesworth 12 December 2017
seen at 16:34, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mrs Wriglesworth, in her role as Supervisor of an IVA, breached the fundamental principle of Professional Competence and Due Care of the Insolvency Code of Ethics...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Ian Rose 12 December 2017
seen at 16:34, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Rose, breached the fundamental principle of Professional Behaviour and Paragraph 65 of the Insolvency Code of Ethics in relation to the content of a website...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Andrew Wilkinson 12 December 2017
seen at 16:34, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Wilkinson, in his role as Supervisor of an IVA breached the fundamental principle of Professional Competence and Due Care of the Insolvency Code of Ethics...

Transparency data: Workforce management information, 2018
seen at 16:34, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New workforce management information for March 2018.

The data is broken down by headcount and number of posts (full-time equivalents). The report includes the number of non-payroll staff, and the...

Consultation outcome: Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) on Merchant and Fishing Vessels
seen at 16:34, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Final outcome of consultation.

This consultation relates to implementation of directive 2013/35/EU on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising...

Notice: YO61 2SA, Wot-A-Hen Limited: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/UP3232JY/A001
seen at 16:34, 23 April 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...

Independent report: 10th Annual Report of Independent Reviewer of Justice & Security
seen at 16:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State has launched the 10th Annual Report of the Independent Reviewer of Justice & Security (NI) Act 2007.

This report reviews the operation of powers under the Justice and Security...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 16:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Dartmoor 6 week firing notice week commencing 23 April 2018.

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

Corporate report: Regulation Committee minutes: October 2017
seen at 16:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

The Regulation Committee, as a statutory committee of the Homes and Communities Agency, is responsible for the regulation of social housing.

Minutes of all the Regulation Committee meetings this year ...

Corporate report: Regulation Committee minutes: November 2017
seen at 16:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

The Regulation Committee, as a statutory committee of the Homes and Communities Agency, is responsible for the regulation of social housing.

Minutes of all the Regulation Committee meetings this year ...

Corporate report: Regulation Committee minutes: December 2017
seen at 16:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

The Regulation Committee, as a statutory committee of the Homes and Communities Agency, is responsible for the regulation of social housing.

Minutes of all the Regulation Committee meetings this year ...

Corporate report: Regulation Committee minutes: January 2018
seen at 16:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

The Regulation Committee, as a statutory committee of the Homes and Communities Agency, is responsible for the regulation of social housing.

Minutes of all the Regulation Committee meetings this year ...

Corporate report: Regulation Committee minutes: February 2018
seen at 16:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

The Regulation Committee, as a statutory committee of the Homes and Communities Agency, is responsible for the regulation of social housing.

Minutes of all the Regulation Committee meetings this year ...

Guidance: How to apply for a Covenant Fund grant
seen at 16:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the Covenant Fund Local Grants Guidance for applicants 2018/19.

Thank you for your interest in the Covenant Fund. This page contains guidance and forms relating to the Covenant Fund.

Press release: UK confirms new support to World Bank after Securing Key reforms
seen at 16:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

As a result of UK lobbying, the World Bank Group has committed to focus significantly more of its resources on poorer countries, increasing from 63% to 70% by 2030, while ensuring richer countries will pay more...

News story: UK Flags to be flown at full mast for birth of Royal Baby
seen at 16:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Flags on UK Government Buildings will fly at full mast on Tuesday 24th April 2018 from 0800 - 2000hrs in celebration of the birth of TRH Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s third child.

Other organisations...

News story: Civil news: further tender opportunities for 2018 contract work
seen at 16:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

We are providing another opportunity to tender for face to face 2018 civil contracts in the following three categories of law:

family

housing and debt

immigration...

Speech: OSCE Human Dimension Committee meeting on Freedom of Expression
seen at 16:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Freedom of expression, as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, international legal obligations and OSCE commitments, encompasses a right to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through...

News story: Dr Liam Fox welcomes City chief as Director General for Exports
seen at 16:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

This new position is at the heart of the government’s post-Brexit trading plan, and is tasked with ensuring that new and existing exporters can access the right financial, practical and promotional support to...

News story: Geovation reveals next wave of GeoTech and PropTech businesses
seen at 16:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Seven exciting start-ups will join the Geovation Programme and receive the strategic backing of Ordnance Survey (OS) and HM Land Registry (HMLR). The Programme, which acts as an accelerator course to new GeoTech...

News story: Latest battlefield forensics could save lives on the front line
seen at 16:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Experts at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and their US colleagues have developed a system to identify weapons used by the enemy based on after-attack analysis.

Knowing exactly what...

Press release: Ploughshare Innovations relocates to a new science park at Porton Down
seen at 16:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Ploughshare’s move to the Porton Science Park will benefit the site, the region and the wider UK economy. The company, which licenses defence and security technologies and creates start-up businesses, will now...

News story: Protective Security Management Systems
seen at 16:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

CPNI’s Protective Security Management Systems (PSeMS) guidance provides a suite of materials to help businesses create an assurance system for security. By using a self-assessment check list, organisations can...

Notice: Tariff Notice 16 (2018): welded aluminium alloy tubes and pipes
seen at 14:57, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

The attached document is classified by HMRC as a tariff notice and contains information about how to correctly classify certain goods for import and export purposes.

Form: AF2: advocate graduated fee redetermination form
seen at 14:57, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Form updated.

Redetermination for reasons of:

instructed advocate category offence classification type of case PPE number of witnesses number of defendants number of cases ...
Guidance: The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and Service Pensions Order legislation
seen at 14:57, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Each consolidated version incorporates the effect of amendments to the scheme and shows the period to which it applies. Future revisions will be added as and when legislative amendments take place.

Guidance: Military low flying: RAF operational low flying training timetable
seen at 14:57, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Operational low flying training timetable for the week commencing 23 April and 30 April 2018.

A list of timetables for operational low flying (OLF) training by RAF fast jets and Hercules...

Open consultation: Claims management regulation: consultation on secondary regulations
seen at 14:57, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

This technical consultation seeks comments on the draft secondary regulations that will enable the transfer of claims management regulation to the FCA, with a focus on the scope of regulation and the FCA’s consultation...

Open consultation: Proposed catch limits for May 2018
seen at 14:57, 23 April 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...

Notice: EX17 5DH, Mr David Pennington, Mrs Valarie Pennington and Mrs Elsa Dunn: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:57, 23 April 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: Mr David Pennington...
Guidance: Local area SEND inspections: information for families
seen at 14:57, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added details of upcoming inspection of Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Upcoming inspections Leicester, 30 April to 4 May 2018 (register for the webinar, 10am on Friday 27 April) Newcastle upon ...
Guidance: Civil 2018 contracts tender
seen at 14:55, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Further Face to Face Civil Legal Aid tender process opens.

Latest updates 23 April 2018 – Further Face to Face Civil Legal Aid tender process opens

A further tender opportunity for 2018 face ...

Notice: Trade marks and designs: hearing diaries
seen at 14:55, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Trade Mark Procedural hearings diary and Trade Mark Main Hearings Diary updated.

These documents are updated regularly to highlight the trade marks and designs hearings which have been scheduled...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: causative agents report for 2018
seen at 14:55, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 16, 2018.

This report compares the current week’s data on statutory notifications of causative agents to that of the previous 5 weeks.

Older weekly NOIDS causative...

International treaty: [EU No.3/2018] EU/Canada: Strategic Partnership Agreement
seen at 14:55, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Strategic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Canada, of the other part

International treaty: [EU No.4/2018] EU/Cuba: Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement
seen at 14:55, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Cuba, of the other part

Guidance: Key stage 2: science sampling tests
seen at 14:55, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Information for parents document added, with links to 2016 science sampling test materials.

This guidance explains how the statutory KS2 science sampling tests will be administered in 2018.

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Corporate report: Submarine Delivery Agency framework document
seen at 14:55, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

The SDA will draw on best practice from the public and private sectors, and is modelled on other successful major programmes of similar scale and complexity.

Please note this document contains links which...

Corporate report: Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA): Corporate plan financial year 2018 to 2019
seen at 14:55, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Defence. The vision and primary purpose of the SDA is to lead a high-performing, industrial enterprise to deliver the United Kingdom...

Guidance: Phonics screening check: monitoring visits guidance and form
seen at 14:55, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2018 test cycle.

Local authorities (LAs) have a statutory responsibility to monitor the administration of the phonics screening check. This helps to ensure that the security and...

Consultation outcome: Revised voluntary small fishing vessel code of practice
seen at 14:54, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Comments table added and consultation closed.

The consultation period will run for 4 weeks.

Please send responses to gareth.love@mcga.gov.uk or to the address outlined in the consultation...

Consultation outcome: Revised voluntary fishing vessel codes of practice
seen at 14:46, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Comments table added and consultation closed.

This consultation seeks comments on the revisions to the following Marine Guidance Notes;

MGN 501 - The code of practice for fishing vessels...
Consultation outcome: Proposed Work Boat (Code of Practice) Regulations
seen at 14:33, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation closed.

The aims of the new Workboat Code;

recognised and implement industry best practice enhance safety standards by increasing equipment standards and levels of crew training...
Guidance: Informative Note: change of name in the UK
seen at 14:33, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated veersion

Please see this informative note for information about change of name in the UK (in English and Spanish).

Guidance: Venezuela – Consular Fees
seen at 14:33, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular fees updated on 18 April 2018.

A full list of Consular fees in GBP (&pound;) and their equivalent in local currency VEB (Bolivars).

Guidance: Phonics screening check: sample materials and training video
seen at 14:33, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2018 test cycle.

Check administrators should use the sample materials and training video when preparing to administer the phonics screening check. The materials explain the structure...

Consultation outcome: Means of Recovery M-Notice
seen at 14:33, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation comments and responses added. New draft MGN added, amended based on the comments received at consultation stage.

Downloadable documents

Consultation Letter Means of Recovery...
Guidance: Informative Note: surname registration at birth in Ecuador
seen at 14:33, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated version

In reference to Article 38 of the Organic Law on Identity and Civil Data Management 2016 - surnames for children born to foreign citizens: when registering the birth of a child ...

Guidance: Key stage 1: phonics screening check administration guidance
seen at 14:33, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2018 test cycle.

Use this information to:

understand your statutory requirements relating to the phonics screening check plan for the check administer the check submit...
Consultation outcome: Review of Merchant Shipping Regulations 2011
seen at 14:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation responses added and consultation closed.

The attached Merchant Shipping Regulations came into force in 2011. This post-implementation review is intended to help the MCA to gather feedback...

Consultation outcome: Two new marine guidance notes to replace MGN 430
seen at 14:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation outcome added and closed.

MGN 570 provides revised guidance on the conduct of emergency drills, scenarios to practice and what will be expected during an MCA survey or inspection.

Consultation outcome: Amendments to EU standards for seagoing domestic passenger ships
seen at 14:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation outcome added and closed.

Dear Consultee,

This consultation relates to the UK’s implementation of directive (EU) 2016/844 amending directive 2009/45/EC “on safety rules and...

Consultation outcome: New MGN for fishing vessels operating in submarine exercise areas
seen at 14:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation closed.

Notice to all owners, skippers and crew of fishing vessels

The MCA would like to consult on a new Marine Guidance Note to replace MGN 12 which describes how the Royal...

Consultation outcome: Changing MCA survey and inspection
seen at 14:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Final outcome issued and consultation closed.

This consultation covers proposals to modify the locations of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) UK estate laydown, reducing the number of Marine...

Consultation outcome: Statutory Post Implementation Review (PIR) of the Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 - Request for Information
seen at 14:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation responses uploaded and consultation closed.

Consultation documents

Consultation letter - request for information Details of The Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) (...
Consultation outcome: Review of the Merchant Shipping (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements) (Amendment) (Regulations 2011)
seen at 14:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation responses added and consultation closed.

The attached Regulations came into force in 2011. This post-implementation review is intended to help the MCA to gather feedback and assess...

Consultation outcome: Consultation on the draft ship recycling regulations 2017
seen at 14:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation comments added and consultation closed.

The dismantling of ships is, at present, sustainable from a narrow economic point of view but the costs to human health and the environment ...

Consultation outcome: Prevention of pollution from noxious liquid substances in bulk
seen at 14:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation outcome updated

The major changes to MARPOL Annex II have been to the categorisation and classification of chemicals based on better scientific understanding and their interactions...

Statutory guidance: Survey and inspection of fishing vessels chapter 1 annexes (MSIS 27)
seen at 14:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New Chapter 1 Annex 17 MSF 5552 added

This guidance is for:

marine surveyors and inspectors fishing vessel owners fishing vessel builders anyone else who needs to know how Maritime...
Application for judicial review on the UK’s 2050 target
seen at 14:30, 23 April in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) is an ‘Interested Party’ in a potential judicial review of the Government’s decision not to amend the UK’s 2050 emission reduction target following the 2015 Paris Agreement...

UK Foreign Secretary announces joint Wilton Park Forum with New Zealand
seen at 14:30, 23 April in Wilton Park (Our copy).

The post UK Foreign Secretary announces joint Wilton Park Forum with New Zealand appeared first on Wilton Park.

Press release: Foreign Secretary travels to Toronto for G7 meeting
seen at 14:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Today and tomorrow (22 and 23 April) the Foreign Secretary will be in Toronto for a meeting of Foreign Ministers from the G7 countries. During the summit the Foreign Secretary will discuss issues ranging from...

News story: Big Lottery Fund Reappointments
seen at 14:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Perdita Fraser

Perdita Fraser is an experienced director, and has held board roles across the private, public and third sectors. Her specific focus areas have been social mobility, renewables, financial sustainability...

Statement to Parliament: Light dues 2018 to 2019
seen at 14:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

A strong and growing maritime industry is vital to the economy of the United Kingdom and it is critical that we treasure and protect this vital artery if we are to remain a world-leading maritime centre.

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News story: Food chain resilience in a changing world: 2018 conference programme
seen at 14:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The conference will be opened by the current Government Chemist, Dr Derek Craston, followed by a keynote presentation from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The conference will...

Speech: A jobs Brexit
seen at 14:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Earlier this week another employment rate record high was broken – the sixteenth record broken since 2010.

Figures released by the Office for National Statistics on Tuesday showed that since 2010, ...

News story: Crime news: revised AGFS fee calculator and paper forms
seen at 14:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

We’ve published a new fee calculator and paper forms for AGFS work in the Crown Court.

Revised fee guidance and documents showing offence bandings have already been made available.

These reflect...

News story: Powering the vehicles of the future: apply for business funding
seen at 14:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) has up to &pound;30 million to invest in technologies that support the long-term development of low and zero emission vehicles in the UK.

The APC is a government...

News story: Government appoints new board members to the UK Atomic Energy Authority
seen at 14:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has today (23 April 2018) announced new appointments to the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA).

The UKAEA leads the commercial development of...

News story: Caroline Corby appointed as the interim Chair of the Parole Board
seen at 14:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Caroline Corby will take up her new position as interim Chair of the Parole Board on 23 April.

Mrs Corby worked in the City for 13 years specialising in private equity where she also served on a number...

Press release: Interim Chair of the Parole Board announced by Secretary of State
seen at 14:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The Secretary of State has announced today that Caroline Corby will be the Interim Chair of the Parole Board.

Caroline Corby said: “I am delighted to have been appointed by the Secretary of State...

News story: Defence Secretary marks major step forward for UK’s nuclear submarine capability
seen at 14:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

In a move that signals the UK’s commitment to a continuous-at-sea deterrent, the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) was today officially launched.

The announcement comes after an extra &pound;800 million...

Guidance: Iran - consular fees
seen at 11:33, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated table

A full list of consular fees.

Form: Ofsted annual fostering data collection
seen at 11:33, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Each year Ofsted asks local authority fostering services and independent fostering agencies for data about the children they provide places for and the foster carers that look after them. This is the only national...

Consultation outcome: Policy proposals for offshore combustion plant
seen at 11:33, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response published.

This consultation seeks comments on policy proposals for transposing relevant requirements of the Medium Combustion Plant Directive (EU) 2015/2193 (“the MCPD”) and...

Guidance: Customs Freight Simplified Procedures: contact lists
seen at 11:33, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The contact details for Velta International Ltd have been updated.

The documents attached contains details of specific CFSP contacts, including contact list for traders:

air or port community...
Open consultation: Major Review of the Judicial Salary Structure
seen at 11:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Deletion of Surveyor Member Lands Tribunal (Scotland) from the table at para 3.2.

A consultation to inform the Major Review of the Judicial Salary Structure being conducted by the Review Body...

Transparency data: DVLA spending over £500 on an ePCS from March 2018
seen at 11:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

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

Guidance: Nationality checking service: England
seen at 11:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Bolton details removed.

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

See Nationality checking service...

Promotional material: Wye Canoe? Canoeists' guide to the River Wye
seen at 11:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Hard copies will no longer be available to order online. Information updated on page to reflect this change.

The Environment Agency are the navigation authority responsible for the Rivers Wye and...

Form: Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme claims
seen at 11:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New forms added.

The form and guidance cover:

basic fee and enhancements fixed fees miscellaneous fees travel and hotel expenses
Guidance: Graduated fee calculators
seen at 11:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: AGFS (Scheme 10) for trials, cracked trials, guilty pleas, and fixed fee cases: rep orders on or after 1 April 2018 calculator published.

Calculators for use in submitting claims under the Litigators...

Policy paper: DVSA digital, data and technology strategy, 2018 to 2020
seen at 11:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

The strategy explains what DVSA will do between 2018 and 2020 to provide modern, efficient and sustainable technology to support a mobile workforce and build brilliant digital services for users.

DVSA...

Transparency data: Compensation Recovery Unit performance data
seen at 11:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for cases registered, settlements recorded and recoveries made in 2017/18.

The Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) recovers social security benefits in certain compensation cases...

News story: Food chain resilience in a changing world: 2018 conference programme
seen at 11:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

The conference will be opened by the current Government Chemist, Dr Derek Craston, followed by a keynote presentation from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The conference will...

News story: Certification Officer: forthcoming hearings
seen at 11:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: new hearing date added

Dawson v UCU Hearing

The applicant has made two complaints of breach of union rules relating to the union’s disciplinary procedure.

The hearing will be held on:

Press release: Wolverhampton man fined £1,000 for burying illegal waste
seen at 11:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Wolverhampton Crown Court fined Ivor David John Powell (aged 65) &pound;1,000 and ordered him to pay &pound;4,000 in costs, along with a &pound;100 victim surcharge, in addition to being ordered to...

Press release: March 2018 Transaction Data
seen at 11:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

In March:

HM Land Registry completed more than 1,688,240 applications to change or query the Land Register the South East topped the table of regional applications with 384,760

The transaction...

Press release: CMA clears Co-op / Nisa merger
seen at 11:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

After closely examining all the evidence, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that the proposed merger does not give rise to competition concerns.

The Co-operative Group Ltd (Co-op), ...

Press release: Carillion: Official Receiver's update
seen at 11:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

A spokesperson for the Official Receiver said:

A further 133 jobs have been saved with employees transferring to new suppliers who have picked up contracts that Carillion had been delivering. This ...

Guidance: Data protection: toolkit for schools
seen at 10:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

To prepare for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into force in May 2018 all organisations handling personal data, including schools, need to have the right governance measures.

This...

Guidance: Tax credits penalties: what happens at the end of a check - WTC7
seen at 10:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The 2018 to 2019 version of this form has been published.

This factsheet is for anyone who may be charged a penalty after we have made a check on their tax credits claim. It does not tell you everything...

Research and analysis: Customer experience of the acceptability of the time taken to reach an end result
seen at 10:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

This qualitative research aimed to discover what was behind customers’ responses to the 2015 HMRC Customer Survey about the acceptability of the time taken to resolve a specific query.

The study...

Corporate report: AHWBE: annual report 2017
seen at 10:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

This report highlights the work of the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England in 2017. It explains the role of the board and how it has worked with Defra policy teams and industry throughout the year.

Statistical data set: Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices, weekly average
seen at 10:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated both series with latest weekly prices.

Weekly publications give the average wholesale prices of selected home-grown horticultural produce. The prices are national averages of the most ...

Guidance: Iran - consular fees
seen at 10:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated table

A full list of consular fees.

Form: Ofsted annual fostering data collection
seen at 10:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Each year Ofsted asks local authority fostering services and independent fostering agencies for data about the children they provide places for and the foster carers that look after them. This is the only national...

Decision: UK NCP follow up to a final statement: Rights and Accountability in Development (RAID) complaint against the Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation (ENRC)
seen at 10:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

This statement records the follow up findings of the UK NCP in relation to a complaint made by RAID against ENRC. The complainant alleged that the company’s actions did not meet the voluntary standards for responsible...

Press release: MPs to debate new legislation to bring long-term empty homes back into use
seen at 10:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Measures to equip councils with powers to bring thousands of long-term empty homes back into use will be debated in Parliament today (23 April 2018).

The new legislation will allow councils to charge ...

News story: Science Museum Group Reappointment
seen at 10:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Professor Jordanova is a pre-eminent historian of science and medicine. She has been President of the British Society for the History of Science (1998-2000) and of the History of Science Section of the British...

News story: Roger Blundell Appointed to National Portrait Gallery
seen at 10:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Roger is an experienced finance executive and is currently finance director of Grosvenor Britain and Ireland, one of the largest privately owned urban landowners in the UK. Roger has been on the board as finance...

News story: Jane Wilson Appointed as a Trustee of Tate
seen at 10:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Jane is an artist practitioner who has been working in collaboration with her twin sister, Louise Wilson, since 1989. Currently she is joint Professor of Fine Art at Newcastle University with Louise (2017-). ...

News story: Big Lottery Fund Reappointments
seen at 10:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Perdita Fraser

Perdita Fraser is an experienced director, and has held board roles across the private, public and third sectors. Her specific focus areas have been social mobility, renewables, financial sustainability...

Statement to Parliament: Light dues 2018 to 2019
seen at 10:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

A strong and growing maritime industry is vital to the economy of the United Kingdom and it is critical that we treasure and protect this vital artery if we are to remain a world-leading maritime centre.

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Guidance: Charities: advice for applications sent to HM Land Registry (PG14)
seen at 09:34, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 1 has been updated to clarify that information about charitable incorporated organisations can by found in practice guide 14A. Section 2 has been updated to reflect our current practice relating...

Guidance: Preparing plans for HM Land Registry applications (PG40s2)
seen at 09:34, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 9.8 has been amended (one line removed in table 1 and table 2) as the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 has been repealed.

This supplement has been designed to assist the preparation of...

Guidance: Data protection: toolkit for schools
seen at 09:33, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

To prepare for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into force in May 2018 all organisations handling personal data, including schools, need to have the right governance measures.

This...

Guidance: Medical repatriation companies in the UK
seen at 09:33, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Linked to the website for the company Medical Repatriation and updated the telephone number for Devon and Cornwall Ambulance Service.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) does not accept any...

Guidance: Tax credits penalties: what happens at the end of a check - WTC7
seen at 09:33, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The 2018 to 2019 version of this form has been published.

This factsheet is for anyone who may be charged a penalty after we have made a check on their tax credits claim. It does not tell you everything...

Official Statistics: Contracts that do not guarantee a minimum number of hours: April 2018
seen at 09:33, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Research and analysis: Customer experience of the acceptability of the time taken to reach an end result
seen at 09:33, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

This qualitative research aimed to discover what was behind customers’ responses to the 2015 HMRC Customer Survey about the acceptability of the time taken to resolve a specific query.

The study...

Corporate report: AHWBE: annual report 2017
seen at 09:33, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

This report highlights the work of the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England in 2017. It explains the role of the board and how it has worked with Defra policy teams and industry throughout the year.

Statistical data set: Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices, weekly average
seen at 09:32, 23 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated both series with latest weekly prices.

Weekly publications give the average wholesale prices of selected home-grown horticultural produce. The prices are national averages of the most ...

Disabled Persons Railcard (DPRC) and assisted journeys data
seen at 09:31, 23 April in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

This document reports a breach of the Code of Practice for Statistics, or the relevant Pre-release Access to Official Statistics Orders, to which the Code applies as if it included these orders.

News story: New support to help children living with alcohol-dependent parents
seen at 09:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

New plans announced today by Health and Social Care Secretary Jeremy Hunt will help identify at-risk children more quickly, and provide them with rapid access to support and advice.

The package of measures...

Speech: Remarks by British High Commissioner at the Commemoration of 1994 Genocide in Rwanda
seen at 09:30, 23 April in News and communications (Our copy).

Colleagues, friends, ladies and gentlemen, First of all I would like to thank Robert, Hypolitte and Zephy for everything that they have done to organise today’s events.

This month was the first time I...