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15 May 2018

Guidance: OPG InTouch newsletter: Spring 2018
seen at 23:33, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added html version of newsletter

The Spring 2018 edition of InTouch includes articles for deputies on:

securing financial assets understanding expenses our online reporting service ...
Speech: UK-US business links at the heart of trade
seen at 21:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

It’s a long time since I left America. I was born in New York and I spent my first 8 years in the US; and then for most of the ‘90s I went back to work there, working on Wall Street, but covering markets and ...

Statistical data set: Outcome of unduly lenient sentence referrals
seen at 20:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly statistics

Members of the public can ask the Attorney General’s office to examine sentences handed down by Crown Courts in England and Wales within 28 days of sentencing under the...

Form: Taxing historic vehicles (INF34)
seen at 20:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: PDF updated.

You may be able to change your vehicle’s tax class to historic from 1 April 2017 if it was built before 1 January 1977.

Guidance: Technical specifications for the Excise Movement Control System
seen at 20:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: DDNEA version 1.92 has been updated.

Technical specifications for EMCS software developers.

Research and analysis: Oral health of 5-year-old children in local authorities
seen at 20:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Public Health England has published, for the first time, these 2 reports presenting information on the oral health of children at local authority level:

‘Local authority area variation in the oral health...
Guidance: Eye Health Needs Assessment: East Midlands and East of England
seen at 20:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Good eye health will enable people to live as independently as possible, have a high quality of life and save the cost of avoidable visual loss. As well as providing an overview of population need in the region...

FOI release: FOI release: contact with tobacco manufacturers in Rwanda and Burundi
seen at 20:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

FOI 1043-17 and 1046-17 releases a summary table of all contact between Foreign & Commonwealth Office staff in Rwanda and Burundi with tobacco manufacturers. It covers the period from December 2013 when the...

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - Peru
seen at 20:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated OBR - May 2018.

This report looks at issues UK businesses may face when operating in Peru, including the economic and political environment, intellectual property, organised crime, human...

Speech: UK committed to two-state solution, Jerusalem as shared capital
seen at 20:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Madame President, and thank you Mr Mladenov for that very sobering briefing. Id like to start by thanking him and his staff for everything they’re doing to try and calm down the violence and also echo...

Speech: Foreign Secretary's comments to media in Brussels before Iran meeting
seen at 20:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Speaking to media, the Foreign Secretary said:

We’re here for the UK to obviously stand with our European friends and partners, France and Germany to show our commitment to the deal, to the Iran nuclear...

Press release: FCO statement on opening of Kerch bridge
seen at 20:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Sir Alan Duncan said:

Crimea is part of Ukraine, and its annexation by Russia is a breach of international law.

The opening of this bridge represents yet another violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty...

Press release: PM statement with President Erdogan
seen at 20:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

President Erdogan, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Downing Street today.

The UK-Turkey relationship is indispensable.

The issues we have discussed underline just how important it ...

Independent report: Evaluation of Teacher Development Programme
seen at 18:33, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

The Teacher Development Programme (TDP) is a six-year (2013–19) Department for International Development (DFID) funded education programme seeking to improve the quality of teaching in primary and junior secondary...

Guidance: Data protection: privacy notice model documents
seen at 18:33, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added an explanation of privacy notices and updated the suggested texts.

Providing accessible information to individuals about the use of personal data is a key element of the Data Protection...

Correspondence: Letter from Chloe Smith MP to the Equality and Human Rights Commission
seen at 18:33, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

The letter outlines the importance of promoting equality and diversity, as well as improving accessibility to elections and securing our democratic processes.

Transparency data: DVSA earned recognition for vehicle operators: list of accredited operators
seen at 18:33, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Stewarts Coaches Ltd and Andrew Bramhall to the list.

DVSA earned recognition for vehicle operators is a new way to prove you meet driver and vehicle standards.

You regularly...

Transparency data: HS2 Phase One planning forum meeting minutes 2018
seen at 18:33, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

The High Speed Two (HS2) Phase One planning forum was established in May 2013 in advance of the submission of the HS2 Bill. The forum meets bi-monthly with a forward programme of meetings and anticipated agenda...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 18:33, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Dartmoor firing times following cancellations at Willsworthy on 16 and 17 May 2018.

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

Decision: Chesham Grammar School
seen at 18:33, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA3364

Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements – upheld

School type: academy

School phase: secondary

Local authority: Buckinghamshire county ...

Guidance: Standard scheme: recent trend analysis
seen at 18:33, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with recent trend analysis file.

The examinations covered are:

aerobic colony counts Bacillus cereus Campylobacter spp. Clostridium perfringens Escherichia coli O157 Listeria...
Statistical data set: Outcome of unduly lenient sentence referrals
seen at 18:33, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated weekly statistics

Members of the public can ask the Attorney General’s office to examine sentences handed down by Crown Courts in England and Wales within 28 days of sentencing under the...

Form: Taxing historic vehicles (INF34)
seen at 18:33, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: PDF updated.

You may be able to change your vehicle’s tax class to historic from 1 April 2017 if it was built before 1 January 1977.

Guidance: Technical specifications for the Excise Movement Control System
seen at 18:33, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: DDNEA version 1.92 has been updated.

Technical specifications for EMCS software developers.

Guidance: Accessing Public Health England data
seen at 18:33, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Deleted an out of date paragraph and added a link to the Office for Data Release form in the Accessing PHE data through the Office for Data Release document.

PHE recognises the benefits of using...

Transparency data: Strategic School Improvement Fund: round 1 successful applicants
seen at 18:33, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of successful applicants.

List of schools that have been successful in their application for the Strategic School Improvement Fund in round 1.

Transparency data: Strategic School Improvement Fund: round 2 successful applicants
seen at 18:33, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of successful applicants.

List of organisations that have been successful in their application for the Strategic School Improvement Fund in round 2.

Research and analysis: Oral health of 5-year-old children in local authorities
seen at 18:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Public Health England has published, for the first time, these 2 reports presenting information on the oral health of children at local authority level:

‘Local authority area variation in the oral health...
Guidance: Register a trust or estate: service availability and issues
seen at 18:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Latest updates on the availability and any issues affecting the trusts and estates registration service.

Guidance: Eye Health Needs Assessment: East Midlands and East of England
seen at 18:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Good eye health will enable people to live as independently as possible, have a high quality of life and save the cost of avoidable visual loss. As well as providing an overview of population need in the region...

FOI release: FOI release: contact with tobacco manufacturers in Rwanda and Burundi
seen at 18:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

FOI 1043-17 and 1046-17 releases a summary table of all contact between Foreign & Commonwealth Office staff in Rwanda and Burundi with tobacco manufacturers. It covers the period from December 2013 when the...

Healthcare company fined after misleading TPR about staff workplace pensions
seen at 18:31, 15 May in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
A healthcare company and its managing director have been ordered to pay more than £20,000 after they admitted misleading TPR about providing their staff with a workplace pension.
News story: The AAIB has sent a team to Hampshire
seen at 18:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The AAIB has sent inspectors to Lasham, Hampshire, to investigate an accident involving a glider

Press release: Unemployment levels at record low
seen at 18:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

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

This Government is committed to delivering a United Kingdom that works for everyone and so I welcome today’s Labour Market...

Speech: UK committed to two-state solution, Jerusalem as shared capital
seen at 18:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Madame President, and thank you Mr Mladenov for that very sobering briefing. Id like to start by thanking him and his staff for everything they’re doing to try and calm down the violence and also echo...

Guidance: Rural Payments: registering and updating your details
seen at 17:08, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Downtime message removed as it has been postponed

What is the Rural Payments service?

The Rural Payments service is Defra’s online registration system for farmers, animal keepers and rural traders...

Notice: S21 2DR, Veolia ES (UK) Limited: environmental permit application advertisement. EPR/CB3805KE/V005
seen at 17:08, 15 May 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: Evaluation of End Child Marriage
seen at 17:03, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

The Ministry of Women Children and Youth Affairs (MOWCA) launched the National Platform on eradication of Harmful Traditional Practices (HTPs) at the 2015 Girl Summit. The platform includes stakeholders from ...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: weekly reports for 2018
seen at 17:02, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated data for week 19, 2018.

Registered medical practitioners in England and Wales have a statutory duty to notify a proper officer of the local authority, often the CCDC (consultant in communicable...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
seen at 17:02, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated tables for week 19, 2018.

The data in this spreadsheet is updated weekly.

Guidance: Delivery Hub health and safety briefings
seen at 17:02, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added April 2018 briefing.

Previous years’ briefings, together with outputs from Health and Safety Group workshops are available on The National Archives website.

Independent report: Evaluation of Empowerment and Accountability & Design Stage of Gender Work Evaluation
seen at 16:42, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

DFID has commissioned Itad, through the e-Pact consortium, to undertake a macro evaluation of its Empowerment and Accountability (E&A) policy frame. The main purpose of the macro evaluation is to generate...

Guidance: Community amateur sports clubs (CASCs) registered with HMRC
seen at 16:42, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Duplicated entries removed for Coalisland Na Fianna GFC, Moseley Tennis Club, Seven Sisters RFC and Tynemouth Cricket Club, Hythe Lawn Tennis Club changed to The Grove, Hythe. CT21 6AX.

You can...

Guidance: How to complete a Company Tax Return
seen at 16:42, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The guide has been updated to clarify parts of the CT600 form.

This guide will help you complete the Company Tax Return CT600 (2018) version 3. You should read all the general notes and use the...

Independent report: Evaluation of Teacher Development Programme
seen at 16:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

The Teacher Development Programme (TDP) is a six-year (2013–19) Department for International Development (DFID) funded education programme seeking to improve the quality of teaching in primary and junior secondary...

Notice: DL15 0RS. The Coal Authority: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 15 May 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: NW8 8QN, Marylebone Cricket Club: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).
Details of the application

The Environment Agency has received a new bespoke application for an environmental permit under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 from Marylebone Cricket...

Guidance: Data protection: privacy notice model documents
seen at 16:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added an explanation of privacy notices and updated the suggested texts.

Providing accessible information to individuals about the use of personal data is a key element of the Data Protection...

Correspondence: Letter from Chloe Smith MP to the Equality and Human Rights Commission
seen at 16:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

The letter outlines the importance of promoting equality and diversity, as well as improving accessibility to elections and securing our democratic processes.

Notice: NG20 8SG. Severn Trent Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/KB3093EX
seen at 16:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

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

Form: Apply to keep a vehicle registration number and put it on another vehicle (form V317)
seen at 16:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Welsh PDF updated.

Form and guidance on how to fill in form V317, application to keep a vehicle registration number and put it on another vehicle (transfer). Or keep a registration number and put...

Notice: ST13 7AW, Severn Trent Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/JB3999DH
seen at 16:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

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

Notice: NG20 8AL. Severn Trent Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/KB3093AS
seen at 16:32, 15 May 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: WS13 6LQ, Severn Trent Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/JB3999EF
seen at 16:32, 15 May 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...

Research and analysis: Mumps: confirmed cases
seen at 16:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated mumps notifications and confirmed cases by quarter and region and age tables to include quarter 1 of 2017 and 2018.

These documents provide the following statistics:

mumps notifications...
Notice: DE15 0RB, Severn Trent Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/JB3999VM
seen at 16:32, 15 May 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: GL2 8EX, Severn Trent Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/JB3998ET
seen at 16:32, 15 May 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...

Transparency data: DVSA earned recognition for vehicle operators: list of accredited operators
seen at 16:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Stewarts Coaches Ltd and Andrew Bramhall to the list.

DVSA earned recognition for vehicle operators is a new way to prove you meet driver and vehicle standards.

You regularly...

Transparency data: HS2 Phase One planning forum meeting minutes 2018
seen at 16:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

The High Speed Two (HS2) Phase One planning forum was established in May 2013 in advance of the submission of the HS2 Bill. The forum meets bi-monthly with a forward programme of meetings and anticipated agenda...

Transparency data: HS2 Exceptional Hardship Scheme and HS2 Need to Sell Scheme: applications statistics
seen at 16:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: All stats updated with latest information

Need to Sell: panel guidance

In the interests of transparency, the Department for Transport is making available the document issued to Need to Sell Scheme...

Notice: NG19 9BU, Severn Trent Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/JB3998VS
seen at 16:32, 15 May 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: Shoreham Adur tidal walls scheme: footpath closures
seen at 16:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Links to public footpath closure notices added.

Details of where there have been temporary footpath diversions during construction.

Guidance: Returns preparation
seen at 16:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Removed the Member of Parliament (MP) representations document as this Arranging removal document has replaced it.

Guidance for Immigration Enforcement officers on how to prepare and arrange for...

Notice: LE2 0DS, Severn Trent Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/JB3999AG
seen at 16:32, 15 May 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: DE21 6GJ. Severn Trent Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/KB3092WJ
seen at 16:32, 15 May 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: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 16:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Dartmoor firing times following cancellations at Willsworthy on 16 and 17 May 2018.

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

Notice: DN15 6TB. Severn Trent Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/KB3092VY
seen at 16:32, 15 May 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: NG20 8HH. Severn Trent Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/KB3093DU
seen at 16:32, 15 May 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: ST14 5JW. Severn Trent Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/KB3092NZ.
seen at 16:32, 15 May 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...

Decision: Chesham Grammar School
seen at 16:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Decision reference: ADA3364

Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements – upheld

School type: academy

School phase: secondary

Local authority: Buckinghamshire county ...

Guidance: Standard scheme: recent trend analysis
seen at 16:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with recent trend analysis file.

The examinations covered are:

aerobic colony counts Bacillus cereus Campylobacter spp. Clostridium perfringens Escherichia coli O157 Listeria...
Guidance: APRHAI: annual reports
seen at 16:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added ARHAI annual reports for 2014 to 2015 and 2015 to 2016.

The committee’s work is increasingly carried forward by subgroups that have been established to develop evidence-based guidance and...

Notice: Tariff Quota Notice 55 (2018): new tariff quotas for agricultural products originating in the Chile
seen at 16:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Council Implementing Regulation No 2018/579 was published in the Official Journal, L97/11 on 16 April 2018.

New quotas come into force on 16 April 2018.

The power of tertiary education – Nadya Subramaniam
seen at 16:30, 15 May in Wilton Park (Our copy).

The post The power of tertiary education – Nadya Subramaniam appeared first on Wilton Park.

News story: Food chain resilience in a changing world: 2018 conference programme
seen at 16:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Lord Henley will be giving a keynote speech and we have an updated programme for the conference. Please register for your place now.

Lord Henley, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at...

News story: Help Ofqual evaluate 2018's new GCSEs, AS and A levels
seen at 16:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of a paragraph with the list of subjects we are offering workshops in.

We are inviting teachers from across the country to workshops to offer their perspectives on the assessment of this...

Guidance: Information charter template for departments
seen at 14:56, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Due to the new General Data Protect Regulation (GDPR) law being enforced on 25 May, the document 'Guidance on the information charter' has been updated to ensure it complies within these laws.

...

Consultation outcome: Draft regulations concerning trade secrets
seen at 14:56, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response and feedback to the consultation added.

The Trade Secrets Directive seeks to address the uneven protection of trade secrets across the EU. It provides minimum standards for ...

Guidance: Calling for proposals in Pakistan: Human Rights Fund 2018/19
seen at 14:56, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

The purpose of the Human Rights Fund is to support the fulfillment of Pakistan’s international human rights treaty obligations. The British High Commission invites potential implementing partners to submit concept...

Decision: Hayes Freight Ltd, Dean Blake, and Philip Hayes
seen at 14:56, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner made orders to:

revoke the operator licence held by Hayes Freight Ltd disqualify Dean Blake for 5 years from holding or obtaining any type of operator’s licence in any traffic...
Guidance: New and retreaded tyres for buses and lorries, originating in China (Anti-Dumping Duty 2271)
seen at 14:56, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Anti-Dumping Duty is an Import Duty charged in addition to normal Customs Duty and is applied across the whole EU. It is designed to allow the EU to take action against goods that are sold at less than their ...

Notice: Regatta for the disabled Henley 2018: river restriction notice
seen at 14:56, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

River Thames restriction information for Saturday 1 September 2018.

Notice: Weybridge Community Regatta 2018: river restriction notice
seen at 14:56, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

River Thames restriction information for Friday 3 August 2018.

Guidance: Find, join or create a network for school business professionals
seen at 14:56, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Introduction added to 'Schools business professional networks directory'. Minor changes made to 'Join or create a network for school business professionals'.

This guide describes how business professionals...

Notice: Marlow river swim and triathlon 2018: river restriction notice
seen at 14:56, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

River Thames restriction information for Sunday 29 July 2018.

Notice: Kingston Rotary Club dragon boat event 2018: river restriction notice
seen at 14:56, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

River Thames restriction information for Sunday 22 July 2018 from 9:30am to 4:30pm.

Decision: Copyright Tribunal decisions and orders
seen at 14:55, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: CT 130/17 decision, order and modified tariff added.

Pre 2013 decisions are available from the national archives.

The Secretary will be pleased to answer any other questions you ...

Notice: Tariff Stop Press Notice 15 (2018): changes to commodity codes in chapter 87
seen at 14:55, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

This document is classified by HM Revenue and Customs as a Tariff Stop Press Notice and includes the latest amendments to volume 2 of the printed version of the UK Trade Tariff and CHIEF from 9 May 2018.

Guidance: Approved sheep and goat ear tag suppliers
seen at 14:55, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Allflex Group UK Ltd Snap Tagg conventional ear tag to Snap Tagg - Visual. Also updated contact email address for Dalton Livestock ID Ltd.

Approved suppliers of sheep and goat ear tags...

Guidance: Tobacco Control Plan: guidance on funding
seen at 14:55, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Application form replaced to correct technical errors on previous version.

This page has the following information for organisations that wish to apply for funding under section 64 of the Health...

Statutory guidance: Business rates – statutory notice (BR-01)
seen at 14:55, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The business rates return template has been updated.

You’re legally obliged to send HMRC a return giving the information asked for in the notice.

You’ll need to send the information by...

Transparency data: School building framework: winning contractors announced
seen at 14:55, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to the current list contractors for the school building framwork.

School building frameworks provide the ESFA with a procurement route to access pre-selected contractors. The attached ...

Decision: CAC Outcome: RMT & CGL Rail
seen at 14:55, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/1042(2018) RMT & CGL Rail - Recognition Decision issued.

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views of the parties considerations...
Notice: EX31 3NS, SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:55, 15 May 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: Jamaica – Prisoner Pack
seen at 14:55, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to reflect changes to contact information

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...

Independent report: Evaluation of Myanmar Artemisinin Monotherapy Replacement Malaria Project
seen at 14:54, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

This report presents the summary of findings and final assessment of an independent, external evaluation of the DFID co-funded project “Replacement of malaria monotherapy drugs in the private sector to support...

Guidance: Russia – Consular Fees
seen at 14:54, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated May 2018

Details of Consular Fees. Fees for consular services are paid at the Embassy/Consulate by Visa/MasterCard in GBP (British Pounds) on the day of the application. If you plan to ...

Independent report: Evaluation of African Risk Capacity
seen at 14:52, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

The African Risk Capacity (ARC) was established by the African Union (AU) in 2012 as an African-owned, index-based weather risk insurance pool and early response mechanism that combines the concepts of early ...

Notice: Category A project supported: Petrobras Line of Credit - Phase 3, Brazil
seen at 14:52, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

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

We publish...

Guidance: British forces air strikes in Iraq and Syria: monthly list
seen at 14:52, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added strike update archive list for March and April.

Details of air strikes on Daesh by Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft who are supporting Iraqi ground forces as part of the international coalition...

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 14:52, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Otterburn firing times for the 1 to 15 June 2018.

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

Guidance: Holcombe Moor firing times
seen at 14:52, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Holcombe Moor firing times for the week of the 2 to 8 June 2018.

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

Independent report: Evaluation of Comprehensive Agriculture & Rural Development Facility Programme
seen at 14:51, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

This report presents the findings from the CARD-F midline 1 and rolling baseline data collection conducted in March 2017. 1659 interviews were administered in March 2017 by the evaluation team: 1448 interviews...

Guidance: Joint Service Housing Advice Office (JSHAO): civilian housing briefs
seen at 14:51, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the Joint Service Housing Advice Office: civilian housing briefs 2018.

Joint Service Housing Advice Office (JSHAO) civilian housing briefs for military personnel who are considering their...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, Libya
seen at 14:51, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury notice, 15/05/2018, (Libya) (Reg 2018/711)

Sanctions

Libya is currently subject to financial sanctions put in place by the EU and the UN. The UN introduced Resolution...

Guidance: Who is subject to financial sanctions in the UK?
seen at 14:51, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury notice, 15/05/2018, (Libya) (Reg 2018/711)

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

Guidance: DHSC non-executive appointments
seen at 14:51, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include extension of a member of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.

Details about appointments made to the department’s public bodies and expert committees.

For...

Guidance: Anti-dumping expiry review into ceramic tableware and kitchenware originating in China (Anti-Dumping Duty 2272)
seen at 14:51, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Anti-Dumping Duty is an Import Duty charged in addition to normal Customs Duty and is applied across the whole EU.

It’s designed to allow the EU to take action against goods that are sold at less than...

Correspondence: STA assessment update: 15 May 2018
seen at 14:51, 15 May in Search (Our copy).
Key stage 2 Action: administer KS2 tests this week Action: return test scripts for marking Reminder: managing pupil absence in test week Action: check...
Independent report: Evaluation of Building Capacity to Use Research Evidence
seen at 14:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

“Evidence is crucial to successful policymaking. However, in many low and middle-income countries, policy makers lack the capacity to effectively access, appraise and apply research when making decisions.”

Correspondence: Standardised Reporting of Radioactive Discharges Direction 2018
seen at 14:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Direction from the Secretary of State and Welsh Ministers to the Environment Agency and the Natural Resources Body for Wales. This covers the reporting of standardised information on radioactive airborne and ...

Brewery and its chairman admit failing to hand over information to The Pensions Regulator
seen at 14:31, 15 May in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster) and its chairman Humphrey Smith have admitted failing to hand over information to TPR.
News story: Trade Secrets Directive: government response published
seen at 14:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Today government published a response to a consultation on trade secrets regulations. The consultation ended in March 2018.

The EU Trade Secrets Directive addresses differences in protection across...

News story: Food chain resilience in a changing world: 2018 conference programme
seen at 14:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Lord Henley will be giving a keynote speech and we have an updated programme for the conference. Please register for your place now.

Lord Henley, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at...

Press release: Taunton boss handed suspended sentence after pocketing £100,000
seen at 14:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Andrew Reed (53) was the director of APR Media, formerly known as APR Video, where he produced and duplicated recordable media since it was first incorporated in 1996.

However, when the company began ...

News story: This is Me in the Nuclear Industry
seen at 14:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

We are joining other big businesses to back the ‘This is Me’ campaign.

Our ‘This is Me’ video features employees from across the NDA Group to show people that anyone can suffer from mental health issues...

Press release: Unemployment rate lowest in over 40 years
seen at 14:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Today’s figures also show the employment rate has remained at a record 75.6%, with 197,000 more people in work compared to October to December 2017.

And with the number of black, Asian and minority ethnic...

News story: Joint statement on the UK-New Zealand Trade Policy Dialogue
seen at 14:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK-New Zealand Trade Policy Dialogue met in Wellington, New Zealand, on 24 and 26 to 27 April 2018. It was the fourth meeting of the Trade Policy Dialogue since the group’s establishment in 2016.

...

Speech: Why China’s Belt and Road offers the UK huge opportunities
seen at 14:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

This week I will be in Xi’an, in China’s Northwest Shaanxi province to attend the Silk Road Expo. The Expo is a significant, rapidly growing trade event which will see companies across the world attending in ...

News story: Labour market statistics for Scotland
seen at 14:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Commenting on today’s labour market statistics for Scotland, Scottish Secretary David Mundell said:

“Today’s figures show that Scottish employment and unemployment rates are weaker than the UK’s. Instead...

Press release: Boaters warned to register your vessel or face court action
seen at 14:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Boat owners are being urged to make sure their vessels are properly registered – or face paying thousands of pounds in penalties.

The call comes after 6 boaters were ordered to forfeit more than &...

Speech: The UK and Turkey's cooperation in third-country trade
seen at 14:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister, Lord Mayor, my Lords, ladies and gentlemen.

Gunaydin, hoÅŸ geldiniz!

It really is great to see so many businesses from both our countries, and so many people from both our governments...

Press release: UK aid helps vaccinate over 450,000 people to prevent the spread of deadly cholera in Yemen
seen at 14:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The first ever phase of a cholera vaccination campaign will be completed in Yemen today (Tuesday 15 May), as International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt demands full humanitarian access so that even more...

Press release: Highways England attends event to promote motorcycle safety
seen at 14:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

As part of the Peninsular Road Safety Partnership, Highways England joined forces with Devon and Cornwall Police, Devon and Somerset Fire Service and Devon County Council to promote road safety awareness at the...

Press release: Attacker jailed following Solicitor General’s referral
seen at 14:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

A man who attacked a woman in her own home has been sent to prison after the Solicitor General, Robert Buckland QC MP, referred his original sentence for being too low.

Steven Ridings, 55, attacked, forcibly...

Form: Ultra-low emission bus scheme: application and guidance 2018
seen at 11:35, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Ultra-low emission bus scheme grant calculator updated due to a technical issue.

Application form and guidance on funding eligibility and criteria for the ultra-low emission bus scheme. The main...

Guidance: Malawi – Consular Fees
seen at 11:35, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: consular fee

A full list of consular fees.

Open consultation: HS2 property price support scheme technical consultation
seen at 11:35, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Seeking evidence on the suitability, benefits and risks of introducing a property price support scheme (PPSS) for HS2.

Guidance: ML5 medical report form and certificate MSF 4112 rev0518
seen at 11:35, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Complete these forms and take them to your doctor to be filled in. It doesn’t have to be a Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctor.

This form is for

anyone applying for, revalidating...
Guidance: Applying for a UK visa: approved English language tests
seen at 11:35, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of approved tests and providers.

If the visa you’re applying for asks you to prove your English language ability you should use the list of approved secure English language tests ...

Correspondence: Financial health notice to improve: Cadbury College
seen at 11:35, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An updated financial health notice to improve for Cadbury College has been added for April 2018

This letter and its annex serves as a written notice to improve financial health at Cadbury College...

Research and analysis: Hotpoint Fridge Freezer (FF175B): independent investigation
seen at 11:35, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

As part of the government’s response to the Grenfell Tower fire, Business Secretary Greg Clark ordered an immediate examination of the unit by independent technical experts.

These reports set out the ...

Correspondence: Financial control notice to improve: Epping Forest College
seen at 11:35, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

This letter and its annex serves as a written notice to improve financial control at Epping Forest College.

Correspondence: Inspection notice to improve: Moulton College
seen at 11:35, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

This letter and its annex serves as a written notice to improve inspection at Moulton College.

Correspondence: Closed: Financial health notice to improve: Sussex Downs College
seen at 11:35, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Letter to lift a financial notice to improve for Sussex Downs College has been added.

This letter and its annex serves as a written notice to improve financial health at Sussex Downs College. The...

FOI release: Tobacco Tax
seen at 11:35, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

A request which asks for the amount of revenue generated from tax on cigarettes; and the cost to the National Health Service from smoking.

Guidance: ESFA: current notices of concern
seen at 11:35, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An updated current notice of concern has been added for April 2018

Notices are issued under the Education and Skills Funding Agency: Approach to Intervention which describes how the ESFA...

Guidance: Principal technical architect: skills they need
seen at 11:35, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Following a change in naming conventions, we have changed 'capabilities' to 'skills' and 'levels of mastery' to 'skill levels'.

This is the standardised cross-government guidance for the principal...

Guidance: Industrial security: departmental responsibilities
seen at 11:35, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Attachment updated; May 2018 version added.

This guidance for government departments and agencies explains how to protect classified information that they provide to ‘List X’ contractors or which...

Guidance: Associate technical architect: skills they need
seen at 11:35, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Following a change in naming conventions, we have changed 'capabilities' to 'skills' ans 'levels of mastery' to 'skill levels'

This is the standardised cross-government guidance for the associate...

Decision: Edward T Clark T/A Eddie's Minibus Hire, and Mary Ann Montague
seen at 11:34, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

The Deputy Traffic Commissioner made orders to:

revoke the operator licence held by Edward T Clark T/A Eddie’s Minibus Hire disqualify Edward T Clark for 10 years from holding or obtaining any type ...
Guidance: Technical architect: skills they need
seen at 11:34, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Following a change in naming conventions, we have changed 'capabilities' to 'skills' and 'levels of mastery' to 'skill levels'.

This is the standardised cross-government guidance for the technical...

Guidance: The role of Information Asset Owners (IAOs) in government
seen at 11:34, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance updated in line with GDPR.

The Data Handling Review stated that government will implement a new mandatory role, Information Asset Owner (IAO).

Guidance: Civil Legal Advice contract 2018: Discrimination
seen at 11:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Civil supervisor requirements guidance published.

The Civil Legal Advice 2018 Discrimination Contract covers remote advice in the categories of Discrimination only.

The Civil Legal Advice...

Form: Authorise HMRC to deal with your agent for Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings
seen at 11:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: ATED1 form has been updated to make the form name clearer.

If you want to appoint an agent you’ll need to complete an ATED form if you’re:

unable to register to use the new online service...
Guidance: Lead technical architect: skills they need
seen at 11:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Following a change in naming conventions, we have changed 'capabilities' to 'skills' and 'levels of mastery' to 'skill levels'.

This is the standardised cross-government guidance for the lead technical...

Guidance: Senior technical architect: skills they need
seen at 11:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Following a change in naming conventions, we have changed 'capabilities' to 'skills' and 'levels of mastery' to 'skill levels'.

This is the standardised cross-government guidance for the senior...

Guidance: Information charter template for departments
seen at 11:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Due to the new General Data Protect Regulation (GDPR) law being enforced on 25 May, the document 'Guidance on the information charter' has been updated to ensure it complies within these laws.

...

Voluntary Application update
seen at 11:30, 15 May in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

On 9 May 2018, the Office for Statistics Regulation hosted an event to discuss voluntary application of the Code of Practice for statistics.

Ed Humpherson, Director General for Regulation said:

“...

Press release: Independent investigation finds no further action required on fridge freezer model
seen at 11:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The investigation into the fridge freezer Hotpoint FF175B model identified by the Metropolitan Police as being involved in the Grenfell Tower fire has confirmed there is no need for a product recall or any other...

Press release: Bonus beaches leads to record number of swimming spots
seen at 11:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

As the bathing water season begins this week, visitors to the seaside will have 422 bathing spots to choose from after nine new beach locations have been designated as official bathing waters along the south ...

News story: Tooth decay in 5-year-olds continues to decline
seen at 11:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Levels of tooth decay in 5-year-old children are continuing on a steady decline, according to data published today,Tuesday 15 May 2018 by Public Health England (PHE).

Figures reveal 23.3% of 5-...

Speech: Japan and the UK: an enduring trade partnership
seen at 11:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you.

It’s good to be here to discuss British-Japanese trade and investment – something of great importance to both our countries.

The scale of investment alone makes Japan an important partner...

News story: Team UK unveiled for the Invictus Games Sydney 2018
seen at 11:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The team of wounded, injured and sick (WIS) serving military personnel and veterans came together for the first time at Horse Guards Parade, London, this morning. They were joined by Prime Minister Theresa May...

News story: Stronger Together
seen at 11:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Ben Lowery, Technical capability lead, Sellafield Ltd recently lost his wife, Yvonne, after a battle with a rare form of cancer.

In this video, Ben tells us how he and Yvonne were supported by the Stronger...

Official Statistics: Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit quarterly statistics: data to September 2017
seen at 10:33, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

This publication provides quarterly statistics on claims paid under the IIDB scheme up to the end of September 2017.

Find contact information and more about Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) statistics...

Official Statistics: Oral health survey of 5-year-old children 2017
seen at 10:33, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

The results of the Oral health survey of 5-year-old children 2017 show:

wide variation at both regional and local authority level for both prevalence and severity of dental decay overall 76.7% of 5-...
Official Statistics: Benefit sanctions statistics to January 2018
seen at 10:33, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Quarterly official and experimental publication providing sanctions statistics for:

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

Find...

Official Statistics: Universal Credit: 29 April 2013 to 12 April 2018
seen at 10:33, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

These monthly experimental statistics include the total number of people who:

have made a claim for Universal Credit to 12 April 2018 have made a claim and have attended an initial interview, accepted...
National Statistics: DWP benefits statistical summaries 2018
seen at 10:33, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the following data tables: Attendance Allowance caseload statistics, Attendance Allowance (all entitled cases) caseload statistics, Bereavement Support Payment statistics, Income Support lone parents...

Official Statistics: Insolvency Service Enforcement Outcomes: 2018/19
seen at 10:33, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

This statistical release contains the latest data and commentary on new outcomes obtained as a result of enforcement activities of the Insolvency Service during 2018/19. They include: disqualifications of company...

Official Statistics: Housing Benefit caseload statistics
seen at 10:33, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published latest Housing Benefit caseload statistics, with data to February 2018.

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

National Statistics: Personal tax credits: provisional statistics
seen at 10:33, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An error was corrected in the provisional statistics for December 2016 and April 2017. This error affected the couples breakdowns in Table 7.1.

The finalised award statistics relate to the complete...

National Statistics: Child and Working Tax Credits statistics: provisional awards geographical analyses
seen at 10:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An error was corrected in the provisional statistics geographical analysis for April 2017, affecting the Outer London estimates in Table 3.

The provisional awards are currently published at the...

Official Statistics: Schedule of updates for HMRC's statistics
seen at 10:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated schedule

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

Statistical data set: Non-EU asymmetries 2014 - 2016: detailed tables
seen at 10:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).
Non-EU asymmetries 2014 - 2016: detailed tables

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 88.7KB

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology...
Official Statistics: Asymmetries in international trade in goods statistics: UK measured against its non-EU partners, 2014 to 2016
seen at 10:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

This paper is an asymmetry study covering trade in goods between the UK and non-EU partners for the calendar years 2014 to 2016. Asymmetries are the differences between the published trade statistics of the reporting...

Statistical data set: Unregistered schools management information
seen at 10:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added management information as at 31 March 2018.

The unregistered schools team investigates and inspects suspected illegal schools. This management information provides high-level information ...

Guidance: Universal Credit statistics: background information and methodology
seen at 10:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised background information and methodology document dated May 2018. The revised document includes: information on incomplete Jobcentre Plus office data between January and April 2018, information...

Guidance: Universal Credit sanctions statistics: background information and methodology
seen at 10:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a revised version (May 2018) of the background information and methodology. Updated the table on page 5 of the document to make sure all the terms used are consistent.

The benefit ...

Guidance: Sanctions durations and rate: background information and methodology
seen at 10:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a revised version (May 2018) of 'Benefit sanctions durations and sanction rate calculation: explanation of methodology'. Updated information about matching sanctions to payment drops on page...

Open consultation: Vehicle Excise Duty for vans
seen at 10:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

To incentivise van drivers to make the cleanest choices, we are publishing a consultation on reforming Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) for new vans. Van VED is currently charged at a flat rate, no matter the vehicle...

Form: Ultra-low emission bus scheme: application and guidance 2018
seen at 10:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Ultra-low emission bus scheme grant calculator updated due to a technical issue.

Application form and guidance on funding eligibility and criteria for the ultra-low emission bus scheme. The main...

Guidance: Malawi – Consular Fees
seen at 10:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: consular fee

A full list of consular fees.

Open consultation: HS2 property price support scheme technical consultation
seen at 10:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Seeking evidence on the suitability, benefits and risks of introducing a property price support scheme (PPSS) for HS2.

Guidance: ML5 medical report form and certificate MSF 4112 rev0518
seen at 10:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Complete these forms and take them to your doctor to be filled in. It doesn’t have to be a Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved doctor.

This form is for

anyone applying for, revalidating...
Open consultation: Air quality: non-road mobile machinery and red diesel – call for evidence
seen at 10:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Corrected link for responding online.

In order to improve air quality, particularly in our towns and cities, we are publishing a call for evidence into whether red diesel for non-road mobile machinery...

Guidance: Applying for a UK visa: approved English language tests
seen at 10:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of approved tests and providers.

If the visa you’re applying for asks you to prove your English language ability you should use the list of approved secure English language tests ...

Notice: ME12 4AA, Nova Material Recycling Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 10:32, 15 May 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...

Correspondence: Financial health notice to improve: Cadbury College
seen at 10:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An updated financial health notice to improve for Cadbury College has been added for April 2018

This letter and its annex serves as a written notice to improve financial health at Cadbury College...

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - Ethiopia
seen at 10:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated overseas business risk document for Ethiopia

This report looks at issues UK businesses may face when operating in Ethiopia, including the economic and political environment, intellectual...

Research and analysis: Hotpoint Fridge Freezer (FF175B): independent investigation
seen at 10:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

As part of the government’s response to the Grenfell Tower fire, Business Secretary Greg Clark ordered an immediate examination of the unit by independent technical experts.

These reports set out the ...

Correspondence: Financial control notice to improve: Epping Forest College
seen at 10:32, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

This letter and its annex serves as a written notice to improve financial control at Epping Forest College.

Press release: Jail sentence handed to waste criminal
seen at 10:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

An estimated 26,000 cubic metres of waste was taken to an airfield in the West Midlands to be dumped, buried or burned illegally during the offending period. The waste consisted mainly of construction and demolition...

News story: Violence in Gaza on 14 May 2018: UK response
seen at 10:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK’s Minister for the Middle East, Alistair Burt issued a statement after numerous Palestinians were killed and injured in Gaza and the West Bank in protests that erupted after the opening of the US embassy...

News story: New tax measures to improve air quality
seen at 10:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

People living in our towns and cities have a fundamental right to breathe clean air, Exchequer Secretary Robert Jenrick said today (15 May 2018), as he unveiled further plans to clamp down on pollution in urban...

Press release: Queen appoints new Bishop of Bristol
seen at 10:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The Queen has approved the nomination of the Very Reverend Vivienne Frances Faull, MA, Dean of York, in the diocese of York, for election as Bishop of Bristol in succession to the Right Reverend Michael Arthur...

Press release: Northumberland fire starter fined
seen at 10:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

A man who deliberately set fire to buildings on his land to avoid demolition costs has been sentenced to 10 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, and ordered to pay over £24,000 in fines and...

Press release: PM bilateral meeting with President Varela: 14 May 2018
seen at 10:30, 15 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister held a bilateral meeting with the President of Panama, Juan Carlos Varela, at Downing Street earlier today.

Astute Boat 7 (Gavin Williamson)
seen at 09:34, 15 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce today that we have reached a major milestone with the investment of £1.5 billion for the whole boat contract with BAE Systems to build the seventh boat in our Astute Class submarine...

Addressing the Legacy of Northern Ireland’s past (Karen Bradley)
seen at 09:34, 15 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

As Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, my objective is to build a more peaceful, stable and prosperous Northern Ireland, that is fit for the future.

As part of this, we need to address the legacy of...

BBC World Service Objectives, Priorities and Targets (Boris Johnson)
seen at 09:34, 15 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The BBC Chairman and I have agreed the “Objectives, Priorities and Targets” (OPTs) for the BBC World Service Licence. The OPTs have been set for a five-year period 2017-2022. The Licence can be found...

Notice: Eton Excelsior Rowing Club Novice Regatta 2018: river restriction
seen at 09:34, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

River Thames restriction information for Sunday 20 May 2018, from 9am to 5pm.

Corporate report: Marine Accident Investigation Branch: current investigations
seen at 09:34, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: After reviewing the evidence, MAIB has started an investigation into the failure of a throw bag rescue line during a capsize rescue drill on a canoe on 24 March 2018.

All new investigations will...

Notice: Rowing On and Summer Eights 2018: river restriction notice
seen at 09:34, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

River Thames restriction information for Friday 18 May 2018 from 1pm to 5:30pm, and Wednesday 23 to Saturday 26 May 2018 from 10:30am to 7pm.

Guidance: Check the recognised overseas pension schemes notification list
seen at 09:34, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The recognised overseas pension schemes notification list has been updated with 14 schemes added and 2 removed.

This list contains pension schemes that have told HMRC that they meet the conditions...

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - Vietnam
seen at 09:34, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update on entry requirements. Until 30 June 2021, ‘British Citizen’ passport holders travelling for tourism or business can enter Vietnam for up to a maximum of 15 days without a visa.

This report...

Notice: DN20 0NX, Whites Recycling Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 09:34, 15 May 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...

National Statistics: UK labour market statistics: May 2018
seen at 09:34, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

National Statistics: Deaths registered in England and Wales, provisional: week ending 4 May 2018
seen at 09:34, 15 May in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.