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17 May 2018

Guidance: Credit/Debit Card Payment Authorisation Slip – Jamaica and Bahamas
seen at 21:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New form uploaded

Credit/Debit Card Payment Authorisation Slip

Guidance: Advice for decision making: staff guide
seen at 20:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced ADM chapter E2: Benefit unit, awards and maximum amount, with revised version now displaying the content.

This advice for DWP decision makers covers:

Universal Credit (UC) Personal...
Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: UK Castrol Oil & Gas Chemical Group Co., Ltd
seen at 20:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1589

Applicant Castrol Limited objected to the name used by UK Castrol Oil & Gas Chemical Group Co., Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended...

Transparency data: UK Export Finance absence data
seen at 20:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

UK Export Finance sickness absence report 2017 to 2018.

Guidance: GovWifi privacy notice
seen at 20:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

GovWifi is a service provided by the Government Digital Service (GDS). Privacy notices explain what we do with your data and how to contact us with any questions.

GovWifi allows staff and visitors in ...

Guidance: Credit/Debit Card Payment Authorisation Slip – Jamaica and Bahamas
seen at 20:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New form uploaded

Credit/Debit Card Payment Authorisation Slip

Tune in to check out the latest news from the Tech Nation Report launch
seen at 20:31, 17 May in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).

Welcome to the live blog. Latest updates will appear at the top.

We’re reaching the end of the panel. So, how optimistic are our panelists when it comes to the future of UK tech? Orton from Darktrace...

News story: Robotics and AI for safer work: apply for residential and funding
seen at 20:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, has up to £15 million for businesses and researchers to collaborate on robotic and artificial intelligence (AI) systems that support safer work...

Speech: Matt Hancock speaking at the launch of Tech Nation
seen at 20:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Good morning.

It’s a great pleasure to be here and it’s a very exciting day to mark Tech City UK and Tech North evolving into Tech Nation and the launch of this fourth Tech Nation report .

The...

Form: Claim a tax refund if you've stopped work and flexibly accessed your pension
seen at 18:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The print and post form has been updated to replace references to Universal Credit with Carer's Allowance.

If you’re reclaiming tax because you’ve flexibly accessed your pension pot you ...

Corporate report: Quarterly report to Parliament: 1 July 2017 to 30 September 2017 (‘TAFA 2010’)
seen at 18:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Under the Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc. Act 2010 (“TAFA 2010”), the Treasury is required to report to Parliament, quarterly, on its operation of the UK’s asset freezing regime mandated by UN Security Council ...

Corporate report: Quarterly report to Parliament: 1 October 2017 to 31 December 2017 (‘TAFA 2010’)
seen at 18:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Under the Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc. Act 2010 (“TAFA 2010”), the Treasury is required to report to Parliament, quarterly, on its operation of the UK’s asset freezing regime mandated by UN Security Council ...

Guidance: Self Assessment technical specifications (2018): individual returns
seen at 18:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Exclusion cases version 1.1 (11 May 2018) guidance has replaced Exclusion cases version 0.2 (5 April 2018).

Individual returns technical specifications for software developers working with the ...

Form: How to apply for a ships' cook certificate of competency
seen at 18:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Application form updated

A UK ships’ cook CoC meets the requirements of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC)

Further information about MLC ships’ cooks is available in merchant shipping...

Guidance: European Structural and Investment Funds full application
seen at 18:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the ESIF Full Application Form and ESIF Full Application Form Guidance.

Applicants that have met the selection criteria for the Outline Application stage will be invited to make ...

Guidance: Military low flying: MOD sponsored air exercises
seen at 18:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the MOD sponsored current / planned air exercise list for week commencing 21 May 2018.

A timetable of the current and future planned MOD sponsored low flying exercises by fast jets, rotary...

Correspondence: Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner: letter of resignation
seen at 18:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Kevin Hyland, the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, has confirmed his intention to leave his position at the end of his current tenure. He has written to the Prime Minister, who has replied thanking him ...

Transparency data: Innovate UK funding competition winners 2017
seen at 18:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated winners sheet for 'Digital health technology catalyst 2017, CR&D, round 1'.

Note: These proposals have succeeded in the assessment stage of this competition. All are subject to grant...

Research and analysis: Rainfall and river flow: weekly reports for England
seen at 18:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Rainfall and river flow summary 9 to 15 May 2018.

These reports collect information from the Environment Agency, the Met Office and water companies to report on the:

amount of rain...
Guidance: Straightpoint and WCTA Grenade Range firing times
seen at 18:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the Straightpoint firing times to reflect the change to live firing taking place this Sunday 20 May 2018.

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

Official Statistics: Benefit sanctions statistics to January 2018
seen at 18:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published revised data tables. Table 3.6 has been annotated that the data on sanction decisions where the Decision Type is an Appeal should be treated with caution. This data is currently under investigation...

Guidance: Military low flying: air weapons ranges activity
seen at 18:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the Holbeach and Donna Nook out of hours range activity for May to August 2018.

The MOD is aware of the disturbance that can be caused to local residents by activity at the UK air weapons...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Metlife Ltd
seen at 18:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1611

Applicant Metropolin Life Insurance Company objected to the name used by Metlife Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions...

Official Statistics: Wessex (Dorset and south Wiltshire): groundwater situation
seen at 18:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Groundwater situation report for May 2018 added.

This document provides information on the groundwater situation for Wessex: Dorset and south Wiltshire.

Flooding from groundwater can happen...

Guidance: Advice for decision making: staff guide
seen at 18:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced ADM chapter E2: Benefit unit, awards and maximum amount, with revised version now displaying the content.

This advice for DWP decision makers covers:

Universal Credit (UC) Personal...
Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Dief Chanel Limited
seen at 18:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1662

Applicant Chanel Ltd objected to the name used by Dief Chanel Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there ...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: UK Castrol Oil & Gas Chemical Group Co., Ltd
seen at 18:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1589

Applicant Castrol Limited objected to the name used by UK Castrol Oil & Gas Chemical Group Co., Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended...

Transparency data: UK Export Finance absence data
seen at 18:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

UK Export Finance sickness absence report 2017 to 2018.

Corporate report: HM Treasury single departmental plan - December 2017
seen at 18:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated page title.

Our single departmental plan sets out our objectives and how we will achieve them.

Guidance: VAT refunds for museums and galleries
seen at 18:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance for 2018.

Introduced in 2001, the VAT refund scheme for museums and galleries (Section 33A of the VAT Act 1994) is aimed at supporting the provision of free access to museums and...

Guidance: Government Digital Service: User Support privacy notice
seen at 18:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

User Support for the GOV.UK website and other GDS services is provided by the Government Digital Service (GDS). Privacy notices explain what we do with your data and how to contact us with any question.

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Double-investigation leads to fine for North East car parts manufacturer Faltec Europe Limited
seen at 18:31, 17 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A South Tyneside car parts manufacturer has been fined &pound;1.6million after a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak and an explosion occurred at the same plant within a year.
News story: Strengthened guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding
seen at 18:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The revised Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance now provides additional advice to help school and college staff deal with allegations of child-on-child sexual violence and sexual harassment, ...

Speech: Speech by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury at the Spectator Housing Summit
seen at 18:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

For me, it’s personal.

As Virginia Woolf said: A woman must have money and a room of her own.

What she was talking about was having the power to shape her own life.

So, as a 21-year-old...

Speech: PM speech in Macedonia: 17 May 2018
seen at 18:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you, Prime Minister, thank you for the warm welcome.

I’m delighted to be here in Skopje as we mark the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Macedonia and the UK.

I’m proud to...

News story: New support for young care leavers starting an apprenticeship
seen at 18:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Care leavers will be boosted by a new &pound;1,000 bursary payment if they choose to do an apprenticeship from August 2018, the Government has announced today (17 May).

The extra financial support...

News story: PM meetings with President Juncker and President Tusk and Taoiseach Varadkar
seen at 18:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

In a trilateral meeting at the Western Balkans Summit in Sofia, the Prime Minister discussed the Brexit negotiations with President Juncker and President Tusk.

News story: Britain and France Sign Agreement for Test Pilot Exchange
seen at 18:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson and French Minister of the Armed Forces Mme Florence Parly today (17 May) held the first Defence Ministerial Council since the announcement of a permanent and regular forum ...

News story: Defence Minister launches new military ‘FireDragon’ fuel production line
seen at 18:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

FireDragon, produced by 164-year-old Cardiff-based survival equipment manufacturers BCB International Ltd, is a pioneering new fuel used by British troops in-the-field to heat their combat rations, where regular...

Guidance: Overseas Business Risk - Serbia
seen at 16:34, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Amended May 2018

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

Open consultation: Personal health budgets and integrated personal budgets: extending legal rights
seen at 16:34, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Easy Read versions of the consultation have been added to the updated page.

The government is consulting on:

extending the right to have a personal health budget to specific groups of people...
Guidance: Dress codes and sex discrimination: what you need to know
seen at 16:34, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

This guidance has been written following a recommendation from the Parliamentary Women and Equalities Select Committee and the Petitions Committee. It sets out how the law might apply in cases of sex discrimination...

Guidance: Common transfer file 18: specification and schema
seen at 16:34, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced the schema file with the updated version.

This technical specification and xml schema are for software suppliers developing and maintaining CTF files in school and local authority management...

Notice: DL6 2PS, J A Willis (Northallerton) Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:34, 17 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: SN5 8AT, Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:34, 17 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: M26 2HF, United Utilities Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/JB3893EY
seen at 16:34, 17 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: OL16 3QG, United Utilities Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/JB3896EL
seen at 16:34, 17 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: Claim a tax refund if you've stopped work and flexibly accessed your pension
seen at 16:34, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The print and post form has been updated to replace references to Universal Credit with Carer's Allowance.

If you’re reclaiming tax because you’ve flexibly accessed your pension pot you ...

Notice: M24 6BG, United Utilities Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/JB3892VC
seen at 16:34, 17 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: YO17 8NQ, Yorkshire Water Services Limited: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/UP3020XS
seen at 16:34, 17 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: CW12 1QR, United Utilities Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/JB3896RV
seen at 16:34, 17 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: BL9 5QR, United Utilities Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/JB3895AY
seen at 16:34, 17 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: OL5 0RS, United Utilities Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement EPR/JB3892WZ
seen at 16:34, 17 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...

Corporate report: Quarterly report to Parliament: 1 July 2017 to 30 September 2017 (‘TAFA 2010’)
seen at 16:34, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Under the Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc. Act 2010 (“TAFA 2010”), the Treasury is required to report to Parliament, quarterly, on its operation of the UK’s asset freezing regime mandated by UN Security Council ...

Corporate report: Quarterly report to Parliament: 1 October 2017 to 31 December 2017 (‘TAFA 2010’)
seen at 16:34, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Under the Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc. Act 2010 (“TAFA 2010”), the Treasury is required to report to Parliament, quarterly, on its operation of the UK’s asset freezing regime mandated by UN Security Council ...

Guidance: Self Assessment technical specifications (2018): individual returns
seen at 16:34, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Exclusion cases version 1.1 (11 May 2018) guidance has replaced Exclusion cases version 0.2 (5 April 2018).

Individual returns technical specifications for software developers working with the ...

Form: How to apply for a ships' cook certificate of competency
seen at 16:34, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Application form updated

A UK ships’ cook CoC meets the requirements of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC)

Further information about MLC ships’ cooks is available in merchant shipping...

Guidance: European Structural and Investment Funds full application
seen at 16:34, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the ESIF Full Application Form and ESIF Full Application Form Guidance.

Applicants that have met the selection criteria for the Outline Application stage will be invited to make ...

Guidance: Military low flying: MOD sponsored air exercises
seen at 16:34, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the MOD sponsored current / planned air exercise list for week commencing 21 May 2018.

A timetable of the current and future planned MOD sponsored low flying exercises by fast jets, rotary...

Correspondence: Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner: letter of resignation
seen at 16:34, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Kevin Hyland, the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, has confirmed his intention to leave his position at the end of his current tenure. He has written to the Prime Minister, who has replied thanking him ...

Transparency data: Innovate UK funding competition winners 2017
seen at 16:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated winners sheet for 'Digital health technology catalyst 2017, CR&D, round 1'.

Note: These proposals have succeeded in the assessment stage of this competition. All are subject to grant...

Guidance: Mid Tier: Countryside Stewardship
seen at 16:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section on 'Overlap of certain CS options with Ecological Focus Areas in 2019' added.

These documents apply to the 2018 application round for Countryside Stewardship (CS).

The deadline:

Research and analysis: Rainfall and river flow: weekly reports for England
seen at 16:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Rainfall and river flow summary 9 to 15 May 2018.

These reports collect information from the Environment Agency, the Met Office and water companies to report on the:

amount of rain...
Guidance: Straightpoint and WCTA Grenade Range firing times
seen at 16:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the Straightpoint firing times to reflect the change to live firing taking place this Sunday 20 May 2018.

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

Guidance: Countryside Stewardship manual for 1 January 2016 agreements
seen at 16:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section on 'Overlap of certain CS options with Ecological Focus Areas' added.

Use the manual to understand the rules and conditions that apply to Countryside Stewardship (CS) agreements.

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Guidance: Mid Tier manual for 1 January 2017 agreements: Countryside Stewardship
seen at 16:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section on 'Overlap of certain CS options with Ecological Focus Areas' added.

Use the manual to understand the rules and conditions that apply to Mid Tier (including water quality capital items...

Guidance: Mid Tier manual for 1 January 2018 agreements: Countryside Stewardship
seen at 16:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section on 'Overlap of certain CS options with Ecological Focus Areas' added.

Use the manual to understand the rules and conditions that apply to Mid Tier (including water quality capital items...

Guidance: Higher Tier manual for 1 January 2017 agreements: Countryside Stewardship
seen at 16:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section on 'Overlap of certain CS options with Ecological Focus Areas' added.

Use the manual and addendum to understand the rules and conditions that apply to Countryside Stewardship (CS) agreements...

Guidance: Higher Tier manual for 1 January 2018 agreements: Countryside Stewardship
seen at 16:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section on 'Overlap of certain CS options with Ecological Focus Areas' added.

Use the manual to understand the rules and conditions that apply to Higher Tier agreements.

Use the options...

Guidance: Higher Tier: Countryside Stewardship
seen at 16:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section on 'Overlap of certain CS options with Ecological Focus Areas in 2019' added.

These documents apply to the 2018 application round for Countryside Stewardship (CS).

Higher Tier closed...

Guidance: Manorbier range firing/flying notice
seen at 16:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Manorbier firing times for June 2018.

The firing times presented in PDF format are web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberrys, smart phones and tablets.

...

Official Statistics: Benefit sanctions statistics to January 2018
seen at 16:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published revised data tables. Table 3.6 has been annotated that the data on sanction decisions where the Decision Type is an Appeal should be treated with caution. This data is currently under investigation...

Correspondence: ESFA e-bulletin: 17 May 2018 (issue 220)
seen at 16:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).
ESFA e-bulletin for schools, colleges, local authorities and other 16 to 19 providers: 17 May 2018 Information ESFA e-bulletin subscriptions Action summer school census...
Guidance: Military low flying: air weapons ranges activity
seen at 16:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the Holbeach and Donna Nook out of hours range activity for May to August 2018.

The MOD is aware of the disturbance that can be caused to local residents by activity at the UK air weapons...

Guidance: Veterans Welfare Service: useful links for the service community
seen at 16:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Winston's Wish charity included

Service personnel may be able to get advice, help and or support from charity or other organisations. See attachment for direct links to relevant bodies.

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Metlife Ltd
seen at 16:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1611

Applicant Metropolin Life Insurance Company objected to the name used by Metlife Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions...

Official Statistics: Wessex (Dorset and south Wiltshire): groundwater situation
seen at 16:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Groundwater situation report for May 2018 added.

This document provides information on the groundwater situation for Wessex: Dorset and south Wiltshire.

Flooding from groundwater can happen...

Guidance: Advice for decision making: staff guide
seen at 16:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced ADM chapter E2: Benefit unit, awards and maximum amount, with revised version now displaying the content.

This advice for DWP decision makers covers:

Universal Credit (UC) Personal...
Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Dief Chanel Limited
seen at 16:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1662

Applicant Chanel Ltd objected to the name used by Dief Chanel Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there ...

Tune in to check out the latest news from the Tech Nation Report launch
seen at 16:31, 17 May in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).

Welcome to the live blog. Latest updates will appear at the top.

We’re reaching the end of the panel. So, how optimistic are our panelists when it comes to the future of UK tech? Orton from Darktrace...

Press release: Dr Liam Fox launches global investment drive, bringing more than £30 billion to the UK
seen at 16:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

part of the modern Industrial Strategy, setting out how the government is building a Britain fit for the future – helping businesses create better, higher-paying jobs in every part of the UK

News story: Andy Adams appointed as the Chief Constable of the Ministry of Defence Police
seen at 16:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Andy assumed the role of Temporary Chief Constable last July following the untimely death of Alf Hitchcock.

The MDP provides a range of specialist armed policing skills and capabilities that help to ensure...

Press release: Government launches fund for restoration of UK coastal landmarks
seen at 16:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Coastal landmarks which have fallen into disrepair have the opportunity to have life breathed back into them by a government fund launched today (17 May) by Coastal Communities Minister Jake Berry.

The...

News story: Minister for London visits Thames Tideway Tunnel as multibillion engineering project gets underway
seen at 16:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister for London Jo Johnson visited the Thames Tideway Tunnel (17 May 2018), as engineering teams get ready to start tunnelling work on the &pound;4.2 billion sewage system.

The first 2 tunnel ...

Statement to Parliament: Tracey Crouch's statement on the Government Response to the Consultation on proposals for changes to Gaming Machines and Social Responsibility Measures
seen at 16:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Speaker, with permission, I wish to make a statement on the gambling review and the publication of our response to the consultation on proposals for changes to gaming machines and on social responsibility ...

News story: Strengthened guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding
seen at 16:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The revised Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance now provides additional advice to help school and college staff deal with allegations of child-on-child sexual violence and sexual harassment, ...

News story: Sopra Steria has been awarded a new UKVI contract
seen at 16:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Sopra Steria has been awarded the contract to deliver a new service for people applying for a work or study visa, settlement or citizenship from within the UK, the Immigration Minister announced today (Thursday...

News story: Ensuring LGBT+ representation in apprenticeships
seen at 16:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The event, hosted by Helen Grant MP and Chair of the ADCN, coincided with International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, and saw ADCN members share what they are doing to ensure their on-going commitment...

Speech: Speech by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury at the Spectator Housing Summit
seen at 16:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

For me, it’s personal.

As Virginia Woolf said: A woman must have money and a room of her own.

What she was talking about was having the power to shape her own life.

So, as a 21-year-old...

News story: Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner Kevin Hyland to step down
seen at 16:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Appointed to the role in 2014 by Prime Minister Theresa May whilst she was Home Secretary, Mr Hyland is the first Commissioner of his kind for tackling modern slavery, playing a vital part in shaping this country...

Press release: Fintech envoy for Northern Ireland appointed
seen at 16:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Fintech – short for Financial Technology – is one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK economy. It encompasses innovation in financial services including digital banking, payment technologies, peer-to-peer...

News story: Robotics and AI for safer work: apply for residental and funding
seen at 16:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, has up to &pound;15 million for businesses and researchers to collaborate on robotic and artificial intelligence (AI) systems that support safer work...

Transparency data: DfE monthly workforce management information: 2017 to 2018
seen at 14:38, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated documents from February 2018 to April 2017 to include information from LocatED.

Details about the number of people working for the DfE group, and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors...

Regulation: Government Actuary's Department (GAD) - Privacy notice
seen at 14:38, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

GAD (collectively referred to as “GAD”, “we”, “us”) takes its data protection and privacy responsibilities seriously. This privacy notice explains how we receive, use and share personal information in the course...

Guidance: UK SMI: supporting information
seen at 14:38, 17 May in Search (Our copy).
UK SMI supporting information

View supporting information about UK Standards for Microbiology Investigations.

Impact assessment: Apprenticeship funding from May 2017: equality analysis
seen at 14:38, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of protected characteristics to include marriage and civil partnership.

An assessment of the effect that the new apprenticeship funding system will have on groups with certain ‘protected...

Policy paper: Apprenticeship funding from May 2017
seen at 14:38, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added document 'Apprenticeship funding policy in England from August 2018'.

This policy paper explains how government funds apprenticeship training in England. This policy has been in place since...

Notice: Patents: hearing diary
seen at 14:38, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Patent hearings diary for May 2018 added.

This document is updated regularly to highlight the patents hearings which have been scheduled.

For further information relating to the hearings...

Independent report: Health, ageing and support survey: 2016
seen at 14:37, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

This report provides the results from an Ipsos MORI survey of the views of people aged 50 or over on health, ageing and support. The survey was conducted on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care, ...

Independent report: Health, ageing and support survey: 2017
seen at 14:37, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

This report provides the results from an Ipsos MORI survey of the views of people aged 50 or over on health, ageing and support. The survey was conducted on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care, ...

Independent report: Public perceptions of the NHS and social care: winter 2015
seen at 14:36, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

This report provides the results from an Ipsos MORI survey of public perceptions of the NHS and social care services. The survey was conducted on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care, and fieldwork...

Independent report: Public perceptions of the NHS and social care: winter 2016
seen at 14:35, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

This report provides the results from an Ipsos MORI survey of public perceptions of the NHS and social care services. The survey was conducted on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care, and fieldwork...

Guidance: Implementing the Network and Information Systems Directive in the transport sector
seen at 14:35, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

The guidance:

is designed to assist the transport sector with compliance with the NIS Regulations explains the responsibilities of organisations that will be designated as operators of essential services...
Correspondence: Building Safety Programme: Secretary of State direction to local housing authorities
seen at 14:35, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

To support the identification of high-rise buildings with potentially unsafe cladding the Secretary of State has made a direction under section 3(3) of the Housing Act 2004 to all local housing authorities...

Guidance: Apprenticeship funding bands
seen at 14:35, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated information about the apprenticeship funding band structure from August 2018.

The list of apprenticeship standards shows the apprenticeship standards that have an approved assessment plan...

Official Statistics: Location of UK regular service and civilian personnel annual statistics: 2018
seen at 14:35, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Figures on the national and international locations of all UK regular armed forces personnel and Ministry of Defence (MOD) civilian personnel.

Guidance: 16 to 18 accountability headline measures
seen at 14:35, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include new Level 3 mathematics qualifications eligible for the TechBacc in 2018.

The 5 new headline measures in the performance tables covering 16 to 18 education in 2017 and...

Decision: CAC Outcome: Unite the Union & Triumph Integrated Systems, Actuation & Control (2)
seen at 14:35, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views of the parties considerations of the panel final decision
Promotional material: Support for overseas buyers: Russian
seen at 14:35, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Information on support for overseas buyers in Russian.

Contact us

Email: internationalenquiries@ukexportfinance.gov.uk

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7271 8010

Contact UKEF’s marketing...

Transparency data: Non-consolidated performance related pay 2016 to 2018
seen at 14:35, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Annual figures for UK Export Finance’s non-consolidated performance related pay in the years 2016 to 2018.

Research and analysis: Environmental monitoring following the Grenfell Tower fire
seen at 14:34, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Weekly update of environmental monitoring data following the Grenfell tower fire.

Reports about the air quality in the area surrounding Grenfell Tower. The report contains data tables, graphs, ...

Form: Form EX660: Court request for information to the Home Office
seen at 14:34, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New version because of change to Home Office form reference.

Find more court and tribunal forms by category.

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

Guidance: After a diagnosis of dementia: what to expect from health and care services
seen at 14:34, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

This document is for anyone diagnosed with dementia and the people who care for them. It has details about what support they should get.

It includes information about:

what is in a care plan ...
International treaty: [MS No.6/2018] Amendments of the texts and annexes to the 1999 Protocol to Abate Acidification, Eutrophication and Ground-level Ozone
seen at 14:34, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Amendment of annex I to the 1999 Protocol to Abate Acidification, Eutrophication and Ground-level Ozone [and] Amendment of the text of and annexes II to IX to the 1999 Protocol to Abate Acidification...

Official Statistics: Weekly national flu reports: 2017 to 2018 season
seen at 14:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added national flu report and surveillance graphs for week 20, 2018.

These reports summarise UK surveillance of influenza and other seasonal respiratory illnesses for the current, 2017 to 2018 ...

Official Statistics: Mortality: weekly all-cause mortality surveillance
seen at 14:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report with data up to week 19, 2018.

Public Health England’s (PHE’s) weekly all-cause mortality surveillance helps to detect and report significant weekly excess mortality (deaths) above...

Notice: AVA Undertaking: March 2018
seen at 14:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).
Awarding organisation Issue Action taken Case status Awarding Body for Vocational Achievement (AVA) Ltd (trading as BAA) Action to prevent non...
Decision: AVA: Withdrawal of recognition: May 2018
seen at 14:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).
Awarding organisation Issue Action taken Case status Awarding Body for Vocational Achievement (AVA) Ltd (trading as BAA) Failure to comply with...
Research and analysis: Syndromic surveillance: weekly summaries for 2018
seen at 14:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added summary for week 19, 2018.

Public Health England collects and analyses health related syndromic surveillance data and important public health mesages, and publishes weekly summaries.

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Research and analysis: Remote health advice: weekly calls to NHS 111 for 2018
seen at 14:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 19, 2018.

Recording patterns in phone calls to the NHS 111 service each day across England, to track the spread of infectious diseases like flu and norovirus. These data...

Research and analysis: GP in hours: weekly bulletins for 2018
seen at 14:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin and data for week 19, 2018.

Monitoring the number of visits to GPs during regular surgery hours for important clinical indicators. This system reports daily, and covers over 55% ...

Research and analysis: GP out-of-hours syndromic surveillance: weekly bulletins for 2018
seen at 14:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 19, 2018.

The number of unscheduled visits and calls to GPs every day:

during evenings overnight on weekends on public holidays

This system complements...

Research and analysis: Emergency department: weekly bulletins for 2018
seen at 14:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added bulletin for week 19, 2018.

The Emergency Department Syndromic Surveillance System (EDSSS) monitors the patient attendances each day, and what symptoms patients have, in a network of emergency...

Transparency data: NHS foundation trust directory and register of licensed healthcare providers
seen at 14:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated file for independent providers.

The foundation trust directory has links to foundation trust publications. Providers licensed by Monitor include foundation trusts and independent healthcare...

Guidance: OPG InTouch newsletter: Spring 2018
seen at 14:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Welsh-language version of newsletter

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

securing financial assets understanding expenses our online reporting...
Guidance: Macedonia: List of translators
seen at 14:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated information

The following list of translators and interpreters has been prepared by the British Embassy in Skopje for the convenience of British Nationals who need translation services.

Research and analysis: List of upcoming research publications
seen at 14:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Jobseeker’s Allowance sanctions early warning trial evaluation: qualitative report' and 'Jobseeker’s Allowance sanctions early warning trial evaluation: final report' to list of upcoming research...

Transparency data: UK Export Finance workforce management data 2017 to 2018
seen at 14:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

These figures are not official statistics. They are internal workforce management information published in the interests of transparency.

These figures have not been reconciled centrally...

Open consultation: Diagnosis of urinary tract infections: quick reference guide
seen at 14:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced document to fix the first 2 sets of yes/no boxes in the flowchart on page 5.

We’re inviting feedback on a draft updated version of ‘Diagnosis of urinary tract infections (UTIs): quick...

Guidance: Coastal Revival Fund: an invitation to apply for funding
seen at 14:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).
Coastal Revival Fund round in 2018 to 2019

The government is now inviting bids for a new &pound;1 million Coastal Revival Fund round, which is for grant funding to be spent in 2018 to 2019.

Bids ...

North east sawmill fined after employee has his leg amputated
seen at 14:31, 17 May in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A sawmill in north east England has been fined after a serious incident at its site resulted in an employee having his leg amputated above the knee.
Land Transaction Tax registration statistics
seen at 14:30, 17 May 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: Minister for Human Rights Ramadan message 2018
seen at 14:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister for Human Rights, Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon said:

As Minister for human rights and freedom of religion and belief, I want to extend my best wishes to Muslims around the world for a peaceful...

Press release: New measures to back British shale gas exploration
seen at 14:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

A new package of measures to deliver on the government’s manifesto pledge to continue supporting the development of British shale gas was announced today (Thursday 17 May) as part of the modern Industrial Strategy...

News story: SME Event - Winning public sector business - North East
seen at 14:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The Government Commercial Function (GCF) in the North East is holding an engagement event for SMEs who are interested in winning public sector contracts on Wednesday 27th June 2018 at the Central Library in Newcastle...

News story: Improving lives of those with coeliac disease: apply for funding
seen at 14:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Coeliac UK and Innovate UK are to invest &pound;750,000 in a joint competition to find ways of improving the lives of people with coeliac disease.

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disease caused...

News story: Supporting financial services and fintech across the UK on the road to Brexit
seen at 14:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK will remain a world leader in financial services after Brexit, the Chancellor of the Exchequer is expected to say as he visits financial centres in Halifax and Edinburgh today (17 May 2018), where he will...

News story: Brown trout found in restored River Medlock
seen at 14:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

An award-winning scheme which restored a stretch of the River Medlock has been further boosted after juvenile brown trout were found in the watercourse.

Previously known as the Red River, the Medlock ...

News story: Advanced therapies: new investment in skills and capabilities
seen at 14:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

The Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult will lead a &pound;3 million investment to scale up skills and training in the UK’s life sciences industry.

It will create new skills and capabilities to ...

Statement to Parliament: Statement on the Hackitt Review
seen at 14:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr Speaker, with permission, I would like to make a statement on the publication of Dame Judith Hackitt’s final report following her Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety.

Press release: PM trilateral meeting with Chancellor Merkel and President Macron: 17 May 2018
seen at 14:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

In a trilateral meeting in the margins of the Western Balkans Summit in Sofia, Prime Minister Theresa May met with Chancellor Merkel and President Macron to discuss...

Press release: CMA requires Electro Rent to sell its UK arm
seen at 14:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Electro Rent, a global corporation with its headquarters in the US, acquired Microlease in February 2017. Both companies were close competitors in the rental of specialist equipment that tests and measures the...

Press release: Government commits to major building safety reforms
seen at 14:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Government will lead fundamental reform of the system, with strong sanctions for those who fail to comply. Government has listened to concerns and will consult on banning the use of combustible materials ...
Press release: Huddersfield gang member has sentence increased as unduly lenient
seen at 14:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

A man involved in drug-dealing and gang conflict has had his sentence increased after the Attorney General, Jeremy Wright QC MP, referred it for being too low.

Javarni Cato, 17, was originally detained...

News story: Tax is changing in Wales
seen at 14:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with a new section on Income Tax.

Three taxes in Wales are affected:

Income Tax Stamp Duty Land Tax Landfill tax

A Welsh language version of this story is also available...

News story: Fintech envoy for Wales appointed
seen at 14:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Fintech – short for Financial Technology – is one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK economy. It encompasses innovation in financial services including digital banking, payment technologies, peer-to-peer...

News story: Civil news: deadlines for civil 2018 tender opportunities
seen at 14:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Deadlines are approaching to submit bids and take advantage of further tender opportunities in four different areas of work.

Here is a reminder of the tender deadlines and the categories of law:

...
Official Statistics: RHI deployment data: April 2018
seen at 11:34, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Monthly statistics for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) programme present the number of applications and accredited installations on the non-domestic and domestic schemes so far.

National Statistics: Latest cattle, sheep and pig slaughter statistics
seen at 11:34, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with April 2018 figures.

This monthly publication gives UK statistics on the slaughter of cattle, sheep and pigs, dressed carcase weights and meat production. Additional information is...

National Statistics: Historical statistics notices on the number of cattle, sheep and pigs slaughtered in the UK, 2018
seen at 11:34, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added historical statistics notice, figures to March 2018.

This publication gives previously published copies of the National Statistics publications on the number of cattle, sheep and pigs slaughtered...

Guidance: Bus statistics data collection forms
seen at 11:34, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Concessionary Travel Survey guidance and survey documents updated for 2018.

Forms and questionnaires used to collect data from bus operators to produce statistics on bus usage and cost.

Consultation outcome: Keeping children safe in education: proposed revisions
seen at 11:34, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added consultation response.

We are seeking views on:

revisions to ‘Keeping children safe in education’, the statutory guidance that sets out what schools and colleges should do...
Corporate report: Credit and Risk Committee agenda/minutes: 12 April 2018
seen at 11:34, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Agenda for the Credit and Risk Committee. Minutes to follow.

Regulation: ISO 9001:2015
seen at 11:34, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

UKHO is pleased to have obtained the revised standard ISO9001:2015. ISO 9001 is the international standard that defines the requirements for a Quality Management System (QMS). A Quality Management System enables...

Open consultation: Registration of local services in Enhanced Partnership Areas
seen at 11:34, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Asks for comments on how local transport authorities would take over the registration function of bus services from the traffic commissioners under Enhanced Partnerships.

Enhanced Partnerships are part...

Open consultation: Cost effectiveness methodology for vaccination programmes
seen at 11:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A lay explanation of the CEMIPP report has been published and the deadline for responses to this consultation has been extended to 28 June.

The report sets out recommendations from the independent...

Guidance: Shale exploration – support for mineral planning authorities: invitation to bid
seen at 11:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added prospectus for 2018-19 and 2019-20.

This document invites bids from mineral planning authorities for funding, at defined trigger points in the planning application process, to help them with...

Guidance: Summer-born children: school admission
seen at 11:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Delayed school admissions for summer-born pupils' and updated details to reflect change.

This is for:

local authorities school admission authorities parents of summer-born children...
Consultation outcome: Drinking water quality: monitoring safety and quality of spring water and bottled drinking water
seen at 11:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Summary of responses added.

We want to know what you think about plans to introduce risk-based sampling for monitoring the quality and safety of spring and bottled drinking water. These proposals...

Research and analysis: Mystery Shopper Results: 2018
seen at 11:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New results published.

These updates show the issues raised and resolution of cases investigated in 2018 under the Mystery Shopper scheme.

Form: Claim an Income Tax refund on a flexibly accessed pension death benefit payment
seen at 11:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The form has been updated to show Universal Credit has been replaced by Carer's Allowance.

You can use this form to claim back tax HMRC owe you if:

you’ve taken a flexibly accessed pension...
Transparency data: CoRWM meeting minutes, 23 March 2018
seen at 11:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

The committee holds open meetings that members of the public may attend to observe, ask questions, and discuss issues of relevance. For details on how to attend please see the upcoming meeting dates or...

Guidance: Saudi Arabia – Prisoner Pack
seen at 11:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: update file for 2018

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

Official Statistics: West Thames: groundwater situation
seen at 11:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest report added.

This document provides information on the groundwater situation for:

West Berkshire Wiltshire Surrey Windsor Maidenhead north east Hampshire Buckinghamshire...
Corporate report: Defence Equipment and Support: corporate plan financial years 2018 to 2021
seen at 11:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) organisation is a bespoke trading entity and arm’s length body of the Ministry of Defence. The primary purpose of DE&S is to equip and support the UK’s armed forces...

Guidance: Senegal – Prisoner Pack
seen at 11:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Senegal's prisoner pack updated.

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

Research and analysis: Ministry of Justice: areas of research interest
seen at 11:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

This document highlights the Ministry of Justice’s strategic evidence gaps with a focus on long-term and cross-cutting gaps in our understanding. Sir Paul Nurse’s review of research councils made clear the need...

Research and analysis: Family Justice Research Bulletin 7
seen at 11:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

A number of recommendations in the Family Justice Review related to the need to better share relevant research and good practice throughout the family justice system.

The government accepted these recommendations...

Research and analysis: Transgender awareness in child and family social work
seen at 11:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

This research provides evidence on:

transgender awareness in social work education and training transgender awareness amongst child and family social workers transgender people’s experiences of child...
Research and analysis: Do offender characteristics affect the impact of short custodial sentences and court orders on reoffending?
seen at 11:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Using offender data from 2008 to 2011 (inclusive) from Offender Assessment System (OASys) assessments, probation and reoffending, and tax and benefits systems, the study for the first time examines different ...

Research and analysis: Representation of children in public law proceedings
seen at 11:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Children subject to public law cases are usually represented by both a publicly-funded legal representative and a CAFCASS guardian, known as the ‘tandem model’ of representation. This research explored how this...

Guidance: European Structural and Investment Funds programme guidance
seen at 11:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The Cross-Cutting Themes Guidance for European Social Fund (Sustainable Development and Equality) has been updated.

European Structural and Investment Funds Growth programme is funding for projects...

Guidance: ESF action notes: 2014 to 2020 programme
seen at 11:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Action Note 019-18 - New Assessment Scoring Procedures for Equality and Sustainable Development in ESF has been added.

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

Guidance: Saudi Arabia – Consular Fees
seen at 11:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update May 2018

A full list of Consular fees

Guidance: Guidance on digital spend advice and controls for DFID partners and suppliers
seen at 11:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Paragraph 5 amended to - The Principles are endorsed by DFID and many development .........

This guidance explains to our partners and suppliers what the UK Government’s and DFID’s standards are...

Tune in to check out the latest news from the Tech Nation Report launch
seen at 11:31, 17 May in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).

Welcome to the live blog. Latest updates will appear at the top.

We’re reaching the end of the panel. So, how optimistic is our panel when it comes to the future of UK tech? Orton from Darktrace...

Follow-up: Accident and Emergency Statistics in England
seen at 11:30, 17 May in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

From Ed Humpherson, Director General for Regulation, Office for Statistics Regulation to Mark Svenson, Head of Profession, NHS England.

Related Links

Response from Mark Svenson to Ed Humpherson...

Press release: Welsh Secretary: Heathrow expansion can leave a world-class construction legacy for Wales
seen at 11:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Alun Cairns issues clarion call to Wales’ business community as Welsh leg of search for airport logistics hub sites begins Six sites across Wales in the running to play a key part in delivery of proposed third...
Press release: £800k Stansted cycle path upgrade opens
seen at 11:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Cyclists can enjoy a safe and scenic route across a busy motorway thanks to a Highways England project to restore the one mile route between Birchanger village and the airport.

When work started in December...

Press release: Multi-million pound investment for the latest aerospace manufacturing and engine technology
seen at 11:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).
2 aerospace projects aimed to maximise engine performance and efficiency set to receive more than &pound;10 million of government funding Aerospace Minister Richard Harrington confirmed the investment on...
News story: Board of Trade comes to Scotland
seen at 11:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

• Scottish Secretary joins President of the Board of Trade Dr Liam Fox at the first Board of Trade held in Scotland

• As the Board of Trade meets in Stirling, International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox...

Press release: ‘Radical reform’ of building regulatory system needed, finds Dame Judith Hackitt
seen at 11:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).
Issued for and on behalf of Dame Judith Hackitt.

The Chair of the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety has found that fundamental reform is needed to improve building safety and to rebuild...

Press release: Hiring a car for your wedding?
seen at 11:30, 17 May in News and communications (Our copy).

Rolls-Royces, Bentleys and Daimlers were among the most popular luxury choices of car when getting married, with a black cab, fire engine and even a golf buggy standing out among the quirkier ways people chose...

Research and analysis: Step Up to Social Work evaluation after 3 and 5 years
seen at 10:34, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

This evaluation examined the views and early career experiences of the first and second cohorts of the training programme.

It looked at:

reasons for choosing social work as a career goals and...
Research and analysis: Children’s services omnibus
seen at 10:34, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added wave 3 research report.

Topics covered in wave 1 of the children’s services omnibus survey include:

understanding demand for children’s social care services support for adopters...
Guidance: Fraud and error in the benefit system: supporting documents for statistical reports
seen at 10:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised technical appendices, which have been updated in line with the 2017/18 preliminary estimates published in May 2018. Also added revised 'Uses and users of the DWP fraud and error in the ...

Guidance: Fraud and error in the benefit system: publication strategy
seen at 10:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised publication strategy (May 2018), updated to support the latest release of fraud and error in the benefit system statistics.

This document provides details of the fraud and error in the...

National Statistics: Pupil absence in schools in England: autumn term 2017
seen at 10:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

This release provides information on the levels of overall, authorised and unauthorised absence in:

state-funded primary schools state-funded secondary schools special schools pupil referral units...
Statistical data set: Road goods vehicles travelling to Europe (RORO)
seen at 10:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Data tables updated for April 2017 to March 2018 publication.

Table RORO0101

Road goods vehicles travelling to Europe (ODS, 23.9KB)

Table RORO0201

Powered goods vehicles...

National Statistics: Road goods vehicles travelling to Europe: April 2017 to March 2018
seen at 10:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Statistics on the number of road goods vehicles which travel from Great Britain to Europe for April 2017 to March 2018.

In the year ending March 2018, 3.5 million road goods vehicles travelled from Great...

National Statistics: Latest agricultural price indices
seen at 10:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated statistical notice with March 2018 figures.

The Agricultural Price Index (API) is a monthly publication that measures the yearly price changes in agricultural outputs and inputs for the...

National Statistics: Historical statistics notices on agricultural price indices, 2018
seen at 10:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added historical data to February 2018 statistics notice.

The API is a measure of the monthly price changes in agricultural outputs and inputs for the UK. The output series reflects the price...

Research and analysis: DCMS Areas of Research Interest
seen at 10:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the collective areas of research interest that are important to DCMS for good policy and decision-making.

It outlines DCMS’s interest in existing evidence and best practice and ...

National Statistics: Organic farming statistics 2017
seen at 10:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

This publication provides annual information on organic crops and livestock produced in the United Kingdom. It also includes the numbers of organic producers and processors registered with Organic Certification...

Official Statistics: RHI deployment data: April 2018
seen at 10:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Monthly statistics for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) programme present the number of applications and accredited installations on the non-domestic and domestic schemes so far.

National Statistics: Latest cattle, sheep and pig slaughter statistics
seen at 10:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with April 2018 figures.

This monthly publication gives UK statistics on the slaughter of cattle, sheep and pigs, dressed carcase weights and meat production. Additional information is...

National Statistics: Historical statistics notices on the number of cattle, sheep and pigs slaughtered in the UK, 2018
seen at 10:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added historical statistics notice, figures to March 2018.

This publication gives previously published copies of the National Statistics publications on the number of cattle, sheep and pigs slaughtered...

Guidance: Bus statistics data collection forms
seen at 10:33, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Concessionary Travel Survey guidance and survey documents updated for 2018.

Forms and questionnaires used to collect data from bus operators to produce statistics on bus usage and cost.

Consultation outcome: Keeping children safe in education: proposed revisions
seen at 10:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added consultation response.

We are seeking views on:

revisions to ‘Keeping children safe in education’, the statutory guidance that sets out what schools and colleges should do...
National Statistics: NHS Outcomes Framework indicators - May 2018 release
seen at 10:32, 17 May in Search (Our copy).

Indicators from all five domains will be presented at national level with time series (where available).