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20 July 2018

Press release: Welsh Government working with DECA on plans for second Welsh Advanced Manufacturing and Research Institute
seen at 23:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Economy Secretary confirmed that following a meeting of the Deeside Enterprise Zone on 13 July, the Welsh Government has declared its intention to work with the Enterprise Zone Board and the Ministry of Defence...

Open consultation: Trade with Australia
seen at 21:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The UK is preparing for an independent trade policy to implement after EU Exit. This means the UK will have the opportunity to negotiate and enter into trade agreements with other countries.

These agreements...

Research and analysis: Pseudomonas spp. and Stenotrophomonas spp. voluntary surveillance
seen at 20:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 12(26) report and appendix.

This annual report describes trends, age/sex and geographical distribution, and antimicrobial susceptibility information, relating to bacteraemia caused by Pseudomonas...

FOI release: Information relating to unfair business practice, investigations and appeals: outcome of internal review
seen at 20:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Outcome of an internal review of the PCA’s response to a request made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

This information has been released under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Research and analysis: Improving educational outcomes for people with disabilities in low and middle-income countries: why does it matter and what works?
seen at 20:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Full report, summary and easy read versions of the research.

Research and analysis: Improving social inclusion and empowerment for people with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries: why does it matter and what works?
seen at 20:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Full research report, summary report and easy read version of the research.

Correspondence: Letter to awarding organisations: qualification type on Register
seen at 20:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

We wrote to awarding organisations on 15 June 2018 outlining proposals to revise the list of qualification types available in the Portal, visible on the Register and against which we publicly report. We...

Decision: Suspended and revoked licences and registrations for manufacturers and wholesalers of medicines and ingredients
seen at 20:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated list of suspended manufacturing and wholesale distribution authorisations.

Anyone in the pharmaceutical or medicinal supply chain should use this list to ensure they are dealing with...

Policy paper: The UK and Australia: a dynamic partnership for the 21st century
seen at 20:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

On 20 July, the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Jeremy Hunt and the Secretary of State for Defence Gavin Williamson, hosted Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop and Australia...

Open consultation: Trade with Australia
seen at 20:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The UK is preparing for an independent trade policy to implement after EU Exit. This means the UK will have the opportunity to negotiate and enter into trade agreements with other countries.

These agreements...

Open consultation: Trade with the US
seen at 20:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The UK is preparing for an independent trade policy to implement after EU Exit. This means the UK will have the opportunity to negotiate and enter into trade agreements with other countries.

These agreements...

Open consultation: Trade with New Zealand
seen at 20:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The UK is preparing for an independent trade policy to implement after EU Exit. This means the UK will have the opportunity to negotiate and enter into trade agreements with other countries.

These agreements...

Open consultation: Trade with the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership 
seen at 20:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The UK is preparing for an independent trade policy to implement after EU Exit. This means the UK will have the opportunity to negotiate and enter into trade agreements with other countries.

These agreements...

Transparency data: Homes and Communities Agency register of interests
seen at 20:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Regulation Committee member's' Register of interests updated.

The Homes and Communities Agency current register of interests.

See the Governance page for more information about the...

Press release: UK support is helping Nigeria move "beyond aid"
seen at 20:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The International Development Secretary, Penny Mordaunt, hails UK and Nigeria co-operation and announces UK aid support to help rural communities become self-sufficient.

Ms Mordaunt has praised the close...

Policy paper: Memorandum of Understanding on the relationship between the Payment Systems Regulator and the UK’s other financial regulators
seen at 18:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with new Memorandum of Understanding.

The Financial Services (Banking Reform) Act 2013 allowed for the creation of a new Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) with 3 objectives:

to promote...
Corporate report: Big Lottery Fund annual report 2017 to 2018
seen at 18:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This annual report includes the Big Lottery Fund strategic report and financial statements for 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018.

In addition to explaining how the Big Lottery Fund operates, the report celebrates...

Correspondence: Healthy and sustainable food for London: response to consultation
seen at 18:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

In the attached document the Government Chemist provides a response to the specific questions asked on the consultation. It also highlights additional drivers behind the need for a food strategy for London beyond...

Impact assessment: Higher Education and Research Act: impact assessments
seen at 18:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated impact assessment.

This impact assessment outlines the expected costs and benefits of the proposed new higher education regulatory framework as set out in the OfS publication Securing...

Guidance: Penally Gallery Range firing notice
seen at 18:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Penally firing range notice for August 2018.

The ‘firing notice’ (sometimes referred to as firing times) for the Penally Gallery Range is presented in PDF format. The PDF format is web browseable...

Guidance: DAO policies
seen at 18:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the DAO Enquiry and Appeals Policy.

If you have any queries regarding DAO policies, or forms, then please contact DAO directly on Civilian: 01793 314187, Military: 96161 4187 or email external...

Policy paper: Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: CM 9675, 20 July 2018
seen at 18:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the specific changes to the Immigration Rules on given dates.

National Statistics: MRSA, MSSA, Gram-negative bacteraemia and CDI: quarterly report
seen at 18:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added amended commentary and accompanying data spreadsheet, for quarter January to March 2018; due to corrected CDI data for quarter 3 financial year April 2007 to March 2008.

From September 2017 <...
Official Statistics: Schedule of updates for HMRC's statistics
seen at 18:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The announcements page had been updated to include details of corrections to the Taxable Benefits in Kind and Expenses Payments Statistics which will be published on 23rd July.

Exact dates of these...

Guidance: Argentina - Bereavement Information
seen at 18:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: July update.

The following bereavement guide has been prepared by the British Embassy Buenos Aires for the convenience of British Nationals who may require these services and assistance in Argentina...

Guidance: Apprenticeship funding bands
seen at 18:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of apprenticeship standards: funding bands

The list of apprenticeship standards shows the apprenticeship standards that have an approved assessment plan and are ready for employers...

Transparency data: PCA and Code Compliance Officers Forum Meeting Notes - June 2018
seen at 18:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Notes from the Forum meeting held on 5 June 2018 between the PCA and CCOs of pub-owning businesses.

Notice: Electricity generation licence requirement: proposals for exemptions for Ferrybridge and Wheelabrator Kemsley stations
seen at 18:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

A proposal to make an exemption from the requirement for a licence to generate electricity for the Ferrybridge Multifuel Generation Station and the Wheelabrator Kemsley Generating Station.

Responses by...

Research and analysis: Future of skills and lifelong learning
seen at 18:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Error corrected in figure 5.1 on page 58

This report brings together evidence about skills and lifelong learning, discussing the barriers and the implications for the UK. This evidence will help...

Research and analysis: Pseudomonas spp. and Stenotrophomonas spp. voluntary surveillance
seen at 18:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 12(26) report and appendix.

This annual report describes trends, age/sex and geographical distribution, and antimicrobial susceptibility information, relating to bacteraemia caused by Pseudomonas...

FOI release: Information relating to unfair business practice, investigations and appeals: outcome of internal review
seen at 18:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Outcome of an internal review of the PCA’s response to a request made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

This information has been released under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Research and analysis: Improving educational outcomes for people with disabilities in low and middle-income countries: why does it matter and what works?
seen at 18:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Full report, summary and easy read versions of the research.

Research and analysis: Health Protection Report volume 12 (2018)
seen at 18:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added HPR 12(26) news and infection reports.

Health Protection Report (HPR) comprises routine reports on infections (microbiological and epidemiological data and associated commentary) together...

Research and analysis: Improving social inclusion and empowerment for people with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries: why does it matter and what works?
seen at 18:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Full research report, summary report and easy read version of the research.

Correspondence: Letter to awarding organisations: qualification type on Register
seen at 18:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

We wrote to awarding organisations on 15 June 2018 outlining proposals to revise the list of qualification types available in the Portal, visible on the Register and against which we publicly report. We...

Decision: Suspended and revoked licences and registrations for manufacturers and wholesalers of medicines and ingredients
seen at 18:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated list of suspended manufacturing and wholesale distribution authorisations.

Anyone in the pharmaceutical or medicinal supply chain should use this list to ensure they are dealing with...

Policy paper: The UK and Australia: a dynamic partnership for the 21st century
seen at 18:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

On 20 July, the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Jeremy Hunt and the Secretary of State for Defence Gavin Williamson, hosted Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop and Australia...

Guidance: Request personal data held in the immigration and borders system
seen at 18:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Specific and basic request targets updated.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) determines how we process personal data (information relating to living people). The regulation means you...

Open consultation: Trade with the US
seen at 18:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The UK is preparing for an independent trade policy to implement after EU Exit. This means the UK will have the opportunity to negotiate and enter into trade agreements with other countries.

These agreements...

Open consultation: Trade with New Zealand
seen at 18:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The UK is preparing for an independent trade policy to implement after EU Exit. This means the UK will have the opportunity to negotiate and enter into trade agreements with other countries.

These agreements...

Open consultation: Trade with the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
seen at 18:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The UK is preparing for an independent trade policy to implement after EU Exit. This means the UK will have the opportunity to negotiate and enter into trade agreements with other countries.

These agreements...

The Brexit White Paper: What you need to know
seen at 18:31, 20 July in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).

Last week the government issued its Brexit White Paper, which sets out the UK’s mission to deliver a new economic and security partnership with the EU. While it’s more of a framework than a detailed...

North West property developer sentenced after building collapse
seen at 18:31, 20 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A Manchester-based property developer has today been sentenced after the roof and part of the rear wall collapsed at one of his properties during demolition works.
News story: Plans to help children in foster care experience loving and stable homes
seen at 18:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Foster families are to receive clearer advice on physical affection so that they can feel more confident to hug and comfort the children in their care, as the Government sets out new measures to help children...

Press release: UK support is helping Nigeria move "beyond aid"
seen at 18:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The International Development Secretary, Penny Mordaunt, hails UK and Nigeria co-operation and announces UK aid support to help rural communities become self-sufficient.

Ms Mordaunt has praised the close...

Press release: UK aid package to drive up global transparency and accountability
seen at 18:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

A new UK aid package will help governments in developing countries stamp out corruption and improve accountability, Minister of State for International Development Harriett Baldwin announced yesterday (Thursday...

News story: UK and French Transport ministers meet
seen at 18:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

UK and French Transport Ministers Jo Johnson and Elisabeth Borne met in Paris today (20 July 2018) for a productive and cordial exchange of ideas and perspectives, following the implementation of the UK-France...

News story: CAU Restaurants Limited: how to claim redundancy or register as a creditor
seen at 18:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Information for former employees: If you’ve been dismissed

If you’ve been dismissed, you might be entitled to redundancy pay, holiday pay and statutory notice pay from the Insolvency Service.

The amount...

Press release: UK host Australia-UK ministerial talks
seen at 18:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to joint statement

The UK Government will host Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop and Australian Minister for Defence Marise Payne in the UK for the 10th Australia-United...

News story: PHE statement on incident in Amesbury
seen at 18:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added update from Professor Paul Cosford.

Latest update

Statement from Professor Paul Cosford, Director of Health Protection and Medical Director at Public Health England:

We’re pleased...

Policy paper: Fostering better outcomes
seen at 16:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Sir Martin Narey and Mark Owers’s independent review of the fostering system in England was published by the Department for Education on 6 February 2018. This document sets out the government’s response...

Decision: Egger (UK) Ltd: direction on Environment Agency functions
seen at 16:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the direction for 1 August 2018 to 31 July 2023 as this direction has been extended.

The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by regulation 33(1) of the Environmental...

Guidance: Data protection: privacy notice model documents
seen at 16:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Privacy notice: how we use employee information' to help local authorities comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Providing accessible information to individuals about...

Decision: CAC Outcome: NUJ & BuzzFeed UK Limited
seen at 16:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/1000(2017) NUJ & BuzzFeed UK Limited - Recognition Decision issued.

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views of the parties...
Promotional material: CCS brochures: corporate solutions
seen at 16:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added overview of communications frameworks brochure.

These brochures provide information about the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) corporate solutions frameworks.

Corporate report: DCMS Annual Report and Accounts 2017-18
seen at 16:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This document provides a comprehensive account of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport group’s use of resources and information about its activities.

As laid in Parliament on 19 July 2018...

International treaty: [MS No.7/2018] Agreement Establishing the Inter-American Investment Corporation
seen at 16:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Agreement Establishing the Inter-American Investment Corporation

International treaty: [MS No.8/2018] Framework Agreement on the establishment of the International Solar Alliance
seen at 16:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Framework Agreement on the establishment of the International Solar Alliance

International treaty: [EU No.10/2018] EU/Colombia/Peru/Ecuador: Protocol of Accession to the Trade Agreement
seen at 16:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Protocol of Accession to the Trade Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Colombia and Peru, of the other part, to take account of the accession of Ecuador...

Closed consultation: UK SMI TP 8: catalase test
seen at 16:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a draft review of users' comments, for information.

Public Health England (PHE) has opened a consultation in joint partnership with professional organisations.

This consultation asks...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Laura Wilson
seen at 16:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions himself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 0649471 ...
Closed consultation: UK SMI TP 2: aesculin hydrolysis test
seen at 16:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added draft review of users' comments, for information.

Public Health England (PHE) has opened a consultation in joint partnership with professional organisations.

This consultation asks...

Closed consultation: UK SMI TP 1: example reference strains for UK SMI Test Procedures
seen at 16:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added draft review of users' comments, for information.

Public Health England (PHE) has opened a consultation this week in joint partnership with professional organisations.

This consultation...

Closed consultation: UK SMI TP 5: bile solubility test
seen at 16:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a draft review of users' comments, for information.

Public Health England (PHE) has opened a consultation in joint partnership with professional organisations.

This consultation asks...

Corporate report: Payment Systems Regulator annual report 2017 to 2018
seen at 16:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The Financial Services (Banking Reform) Act 2013 created the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR), with three statutory objectives: to promote competition, to promote innovation, and to ensure that payment systems...

Guidance: DWP partnerships
seen at 16:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced contact for the North West - was Louise Doyle and is now Janet O'Reilly.

DWP works on the topics of employment, pensions and ageing society and welfare.

We are committed...

Guidance: Accessing Public Health England data
seen at 16:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated next webinar date details in 'Accessing PHE data through the Office for Data Release'.

PHE recognises the benefits of using data for the public good but also takes its responsibility for...

Notice: CM4 0JN, Mr John Hornett: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:34, 20 July 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: GL20 7BJ, Mr Tony Charlton: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:34, 20 July 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: Memorandum of Understanding on the relationship between the Payment Systems Regulator and the UK’s other financial regulators
seen at 16:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with new Memorandum of Understanding.

The Financial Services (Banking Reform) Act 2013 allowed for the creation of a new Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) with 3 objectives:

to promote...
Corporate report: Big Lottery Fund annual report 2017 to 2018
seen at 16:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This annual report includes the Big Lottery Fund strategic report and financial statements for 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018.

In addition to explaining how the Big Lottery Fund operates, the report celebrates...

Notice: PE32 1TX, Mr Alec Birkbeck: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 16:34, 20 July 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: Healthy and sustainable food for London: response to consultation
seen at 16:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

In the attached document the Government Chemist provides a response to the specific questions asked on the consultation. It also highlights additional drivers behind the need for a food strategy for London beyond...

Impact assessment: Higher Education and Research Act: impact assessments
seen at 16:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated impact assessment.

This impact assessment outlines the expected costs and benefits of the proposed new higher education regulatory framework as set out in the OfS publication Securing...

Guidance: Penally Gallery Range firing notice
seen at 16:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Penally firing range notice for August 2018.

The ‘firing notice’ (sometimes referred to as firing times) for the Penally Gallery Range is presented in PDF format. The PDF format is web browseable...

Guidance: DAO policies
seen at 16:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the DAO Enquiry and Appeals Policy.

If you have any queries regarding DAO policies, or forms, then please contact DAO directly on Civilian: 01793 314187, Military: 96161 4187 or email external...

Policy paper: Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: CM 9675, 20 July 2018
seen at 16:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the specific changes to the Immigration Rules on given dates.

National Statistics: MRSA, MSSA, Gram-negative bacteraemia and CDI: quarterly report
seen at 16:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added amended commentary and accompanying data spreadsheet, for quarter January to March 2018; due to corrected CDI data for quarter 3 financial year April 2007 to March 2008.

From September 2017 <...
Official Statistics: Schedule of updates for HMRC's statistics
seen at 16:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The announcements page had been updated to include details of corrections to the Taxable Benefits in Kind and Expenses Payments Statistics which will be published on 23rd July.

Exact dates of these...

Guidance: MOD byelaws: bedfordshire
seen at 16:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the information after the latest review.

Over the years the MOD has sold or transferred the freehold or relinquished the leasehold at a significant number of sites that were once the subject...

Guidance: Argentina - Bereavement Information
seen at 16:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: July update.

The following bereavement guide has been prepared by the British Embassy Buenos Aires for the convenience of British Nationals who may require these services and assistance in Argentina...

Guidance: MOD byelaws: derbyshire
seen at 16:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the web text to reflect the latest internet review.

Over the years the MOD has sold or transferred the freehold or relinquished the leasehold at a significant number of sites that were...

Guidance: Apprenticeship funding bands
seen at 16:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of apprenticeship standards: funding bands

The list of apprenticeship standards shows the apprenticeship standards that have an approved assessment plan and are ready for employers...

Transparency data: PCA and Code Compliance Officers Forum Meeting Notes - June 2018
seen at 16:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Notes from the Forum meeting held on 5 June 2018 between the PCA and CCOs of pub-owning businesses.

Notice: Electricity generation licence requirement: proposals for exemptions for Ferrybridge and Wheelabrator Kemsley stations
seen at 16:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

A proposal to make an exemption from the requirement for a licence to generate electricity for the Ferrybridge Multifuel Generation Station and the Wheelabrator Kemsley Generating Station.

Responses by...

Research and analysis: Future of skills and lifelong learning
seen at 16:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Error corrected in figure 5.1 on page 58

This report brings together evidence about skills and lifelong learning, discussing the barriers and the implications for the UK. This evidence will help...

Announcing new Tech Nation Board members, five new directors join from across the UK
seen at 16:31, 20 July in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).

We are delighted to announce that five of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs and founders will join the Tech Nation board this summer, to help guide the organisation in our role of accelerating the growth...

The Brexit White Paper: What you need to know
seen at 16:31, 20 July in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).

Last week the government issued its Brexit White Paper, which sets out the UK’s mission to deliver a new economic and security partnership with the EU. While it’s more of a framework than a detailed plan...

Permission refused for a judicial review on the UK’s 2050 target
seen at 16:30, 20 July in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

Permission has today been refused for the application for a judicial review into the Government’s decision not to amend the UK’s 2050 emission reduction target following the 2015 Paris Agreement.

The Committee...

Press release: £40m extra funding to boost regeneration and better protect thousands of homes against flooding
seen at 16:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Thousands of properties across England will be better protected against the threat of flooding thanks to a multi-million pound investment by the government, Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey confirmed today...

News story: New MAIB Safety Investigation
seen at 16:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The MAIB has commenced a safety investigation of the grounding of the 89m Netherlands registered cargo ship Priscilla on Pentland Skerries in the Pentland Firth during the early morning of 18 July 2018. The ship...

Speech: Matt Hancock: my priorities for the health and social care system
seen at 16:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Everyone has an affection for their local NHS hospital.

So it’s wonderful to be here at my local hospital: the West Suffolk.

I’m so proud of what you do and how in these challenging times you ...

Press release: Prolific Northampton burglar has to spend longer in jail
seen at 16:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

A man who burgled multiple Northampton homes has today had his sentence increased after it was referred to the Court of Appeal by the Attorney General’s Office for being too low.

Darren Barry Williams...

News story: Willcain Solution for Injection - Product defect recall alert
seen at 16:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The following batches of Willcain Solution for Injection (Vm 10434/4046) have been recalled due to low active substance assay results during long term stability trial.

Batch Expiry Date...
News story: Plans to help children in foster care experience loving and stable homes
seen at 16:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Foster families are to receive clearer advice on physical affection so that they can feel more confident to hug and comfort the children in their care, as the Government sets out new measures to help children...

Closed consultation: UK SMI TP 12: deoxyribonuclease test
seen at 15:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a draft review of users' comments, for information.

Public Health England (PHE) has opened a consultation in joint partnership with professional organisations.

This consultation asks...

Closed consultation: UK SMI TP 3: agglutination test for Salmonella species
seen at 15:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a draft review of users' comments, for information.

Public Health England (PHE) has opened a consultation in joint partnership with professional organisations.

This consultation asks...

Research and analysis: Call for evidence: qualification fees, purchasing and value for money
seen at 15:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Schools and colleges need to ensure value for money including cost-effective purchasing of their qualifications.

Regulated awarding organisations must comply with Ofqual’s rules on making fee information...

Guidance: Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) newsletter
seen at 15:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Salisbury Plain training area newsletter for August 2018 has been added.

This page contains the 2 latest editions of the Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) newsletter, providing news and updates...

Transparency data: MOD appointment letters for Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) Senior Responsible Owners (SROs)
seen at 15:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Core Production Capability Programme: SRO appointment letter.

Each government department publishes the letters of appointment for their GMPP senior responsible owners (SROs). These letters...

Consultation outcome: Review of the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations 2015
seen at 15:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Review of the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015: government response'.

The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 require private rented sector...

Policy paper: Revenue and Customs Brief 9 (2018): VAT - damp proofing products
seen at 15:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This brief explains that certain damp proofing products, typically applied to exterior walls of houses, do not qualify as energy-saving materials.

Businesses should account for VAT at the standard rate...

Guidance: Ministry of Defence annual report and accounts 2017 to 2018
seen at 15:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This paper was laid before Parliament in response to a legislative requirement or as a return to an address and was ordered to be printed by the House of Commons.

Policy paper: Business rate retention and non-domestic rates 2017 to 2018
seen at 15:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Business rates retention legislation requires the production of 2 annual accounts - the main rating account and the levy account. These accounts serve to demonstrate the workings of business rates retention.

Corporate report: Parole Board Annual Report and Accounts 2017/18
seen at 15:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The Parole Board laid before Parliament its Annual Report and Accounts for 2017/18 on Thursday 19 July 2018.

Caroline Corby, Interim Chair, said: “It has been a challenging year for the Parole Board, ...

Guidance: Duty solicitor scheme boundary consultations
seen at 15:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Response to Consultation on the Introduction of Uniform Police Station Rota Periods for all Essex Schemes - published

This page contains consultations on scheme boundary changes following police...

National Statistics: Fraud and error in the benefit system: financial year 2016 to 2017 estimates
seen at 15:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a revised version of the data tables. Minor revisions have been made to the confidence limits for some Universal Credit error category breakdowns in tables 3, 4 and 9.

This report provides...

Guidance: UK Trade Tariff: community and common transit outwards
seen at 15:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The telephone number for BT-CCTO in section 5.3 has been updated.

This guidance is part of volume 3 of the UK Trade Tariff.

You can find the specific commodities in the UK Trade...

International treaty: Mauritius: tax treaties
seen at 15:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The 2018 Mauritius-UK Protocol to the 1981 Double Taxation Convention – in force and 1981 Mauritius-UK Double Taxation Convention, as amended in 2018 - in force have been added to the page.

2018 protocol...
National Statistics: Fraud and error in the benefit system: financial year 2017 to 2018 preliminary estimates
seen at 15:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published a revised version of the data tables. The following revisions have been made: 1) minor revisions made to the Continuously Reviewed benefits totals (row 30 in tables 3 and 10); and 2) updated...

Guidance: Administrative Court judicial review guide
seen at 15:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2018 revised guide published.

Includes guidance on:

starting a claim applying for permission for judicial review substantive hearings remedies case management specific practice...
Consultation outcome: National Policy Statement for new nuclear above 1GW post 2025: siting criteria and process
seen at 15:31, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response published.

National Policy Statements (NPS) establish the case for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, as defined in the Planning Act 2008. The current nuclear power...

Guidance: Memorandum of Understanding between the UK Government, Welsh Government, Welsh Assembly and the Office of Communications
seen at 15:31, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The MoU commits Ofcom to consulting the Welsh Government on its draft annual plan; and sets out the process for Welsh Ministers to appoint a member to the Ofcom board. Ofcom will also lay its annual report and...

Guidance: Contact lists for Customs Freight Simplified Procedures
seen at 15:31, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The telephone number for Conex Ltd on the Customs Freight Simplified Procedures: traders - software providers has been updated.

The documents attached contains details of specific CFSP contacts...

Guidance: Avian influenza (bird flu) and Newcastle disease compartment scheme: approved flock farms and hatcheries
seen at 15:31, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Approved premises in the compartments scheme updated

The compartments scheme has standards so a flock farm or hatchery can be certified as being better protected against avian influenza (...

Corporate report: UKAEA pension schemes: combined annual accounts 2017 to 2018
seen at 15:30, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This is the combined account for the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s (UKAEA) public service pensions schemes for the year to 31 March 2018. It covers:

the payment of pensions and other benefits to retired...
Policy paper: Fostering better outcomes
seen at 15:30, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Sir Martin Narey and Mark Owers’s independent review of the fostering system in England was published by the Department for Education on 6 February 2018. This document sets out the government’s response...

Independent report: Foster care in England
seen at 15:30, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added government response.

A review of the fostering system in England which includes 36 recommendations to the government about how the outcomes of children in foster care can be improved.

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Decision: Egger (UK) Ltd: direction on Environment Agency functions
seen at 15:29, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the direction for 1 August 2018 to 31 July 2023 as this direction has been extended.

The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by regulation 33(1) of the Environmental...

Guidance: Data protection: privacy notice model documents
seen at 15:29, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Privacy notice: how we use employee information' to help local authorities comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Providing accessible information to individuals about...

Decision: CAC Outcome: NUJ & BuzzFeed UK Limited
seen at 15:29, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/1000(2017) NUJ & BuzzFeed UK Limited - Recognition Decision issued.

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views of the parties...
Promotional material: CCS brochures: corporate solutions
seen at 15:29, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added overview of communications frameworks brochure.

These brochures provide information about the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) corporate solutions frameworks.

Guidance: Pet travel: approved air, sea and rail carriers and routes
seen at 15:29, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated entries for Jet Aviation Business, Jet Aviation Flight Services (Malta), Jet Concierge Club, Planet Nine Private Air, Smart Jet, SAS Astonjet and H-Bird Aviation Services.

You can only ...

Corporate report: DCMS Annual Report and Accounts 2017-18
seen at 15:08, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This document provides a comprehensive account of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport group’s use of resources and information about its activities.

As laid in Parliament on 19 July 2018...

International treaty: [MS No.8/2018] Framework Agreement on the establishment of the International Solar Alliance
seen at 15:08, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Framework Agreement on the establishment of the International Solar Alliance

International treaty: [EU No.10/2018] EU/Colombia/Peru/Ecuador: Protocol of Accession to the Trade Agreement
seen at 14:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Protocol of Accession to the Trade Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Colombia and Peru, of the other part, to take account of the accession of Ecuador...

International treaty: [MS No.7/2018] Agreement Establishing the Inter-American Investment Corporation
seen at 14:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Agreement Establishing the Inter-American Investment Corporation

Closed consultation: UK SMI TP 8: catalase test
seen at 14:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a draft review of users' comments, for information.

Public Health England (PHE) has opened a consultation in joint partnership with professional organisations.

This consultation asks...

Decision: Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Laura Wilson
seen at 14:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions himself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher reference number: 0649471 ...
Closed consultation: UK SMI TP 2: aesculin hydrolysis test
seen at 14:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added draft review of users' comments, for information.

Public Health England (PHE) has opened a consultation in joint partnership with professional organisations.

This consultation asks...

Closed consultation: UK SMI TP 1: example reference strains for UK SMI Test Procedures
seen at 14:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added draft review of users' comments, for information.

Public Health England (PHE) has opened a consultation this week in joint partnership with professional organisations.

This consultation...

Corporate report: HM Treasury annual report and accounts 2017 to 2018
seen at 14:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with 'HMT annual report and accounts core tables'.

The document provides a comprehensive account of the Treasury Group’s use of resources and information about the Treasury’s core activities...

Closed consultation: UK SMI TP 5: bile solubility test
seen at 14:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a draft review of users' comments, for information.

Public Health England (PHE) has opened a consultation in joint partnership with professional organisations.

This consultation asks...

Corporate report: Payment Systems Regulator annual report 2017 to 2018
seen at 14:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The Financial Services (Banking Reform) Act 2013 created the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR), with three statutory objectives: to promote competition, to promote innovation, and to ensure that payment systems...

Spot checks to be targeted at suspect employers
seen at 14:31, 20 July in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
Employers across the UK suspected of providing false or misleading information to The Pensions Regulator (TPR) about how they are meeting their automatic enrolment duties, will now be targeted with short notice ...
Read our annual report and accounts 2017-18
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

The 15th annual report and accounts for The National Archives are now available online, where you can read about our highlights during 2017-18.

This year’s annual report marks the third year of ...

Disruption to our website, Tuesday 24 July 06:00-08:00
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

We will be carrying out essential maintenance work from 06:00 to 08:00 on Tuesday 24 July. We anticipate that all our online and web services will be disrupted during this time.

We expect the work to be...

News story: New powers to kick-start the rollout of electric chargepoints across the nation
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).
massive improvement of electric charging infrastructure across the country as Autonomous and Electric Vehicles Act becomes law motorway services will be upgraded for the electric vehicle revolution insurance...
News story: VIDEO - This is Sellafield
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The NDA summit 2018 drew in a national and international audience of leaders from Government, site stakeholder groups, local authorities and the entire NDA estate to hear about the latest issues and progress ...

News story: IPO launches PPH Agreement and IP Toolkit with Brazil
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: PPH agreement live on 1 August.

We are pleased to announce that the IPO’s bilateral PPH agreement with the Brazilian IP Office (INPI) goes live on 1 August.

The IPO and INPI signed a PPH...

News story: Bogus Croydon immigration advisers convicted of fraud
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

On Tuesday 26 June 2018 Commonwealth Evaluators Ltd., and the leading members of the company were convicted at Croydon Crown Court on 12 counts comprising offences of fraud and the unlawful provision of immigration...

News story: Lord Duncan holds financial services roundtable
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

UK Government Minister Lord Duncan has met leading figures in finance, investment and Fintech to discuss a range of issues affecting financial services companies and organisations in Scotland and the UK.

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News story: Call for evidence launched on qualification fee information
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Ofqual has today (20 July 2018) launched a call for evidence focused on the availability of information about qualification fees in the regulated market. This aligns with work being undertaken by our fellow...

News story: Better detection of psychosis: apply for funding
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Department of Health in Northern Ireland has up to &pound;200,000 to invest in projects that use information and communications technology to improve the detection of emerging psychosis in patients...

Press release: Department for International Trade: 2 years on
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Two years ago the UK voted to leave the EU, triggering the formation of the Department for International Trade (DIT) to help businesses export, attract investment, negotiate market access and free trade deals...

News story: NHS workers and students to trial EU Settlement Scheme
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

NHS workers, university staff and students in the North West of England will be taking part in a private pilot of the new application process for the EU Settlement Scheme.

In a managed live trial, EU ...

Press release: £40m extra funding to better protect thousands of homes against flooding
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Thousands of properties across England will be better protected against the threat of flooding thanks to a multi-million pound investment by the government, Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey confirmed today...

Speech: PM Belfast speech: 20 July 2018
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

When I became Prime Minister just over 2 years ago I spoke of the precious bond between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

A union not just of nations, but of peoples bound by a common purpose...

News story: Tim Peake joins mission to inspire future engineers as The Holiday Makers challenge blasts off at Farnborough Airshow
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).
Tim Peake joins physicist and star of BBC Two’s ‘Astronauts: do you have what it takes?’ Dr Suzie Imber to launch ‘The Holiday Makers’ summer holiday campaign at Farnborough International Airshow and highlight...
News story: Another UK first for project academy
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The latest students have graduated from the Project Academy for Sellafield.

Among them are the first in the UK to complete a brand new scheme in project scope baseline management.

They have been...

Press release: Astronaut Tim Peake launches competition to name ExoMars Rover
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Competition terms and conditions now linked.

Enter the competition.

Due to launch in August 2020 the UK-built rover is part of the European Space Agency’s ExoMars mission which...

Speech: Secretary of State speech at the National Association of Headteachers conference
seen at 14:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added a link to the 'Principles for a clear and simple school accountability system' policy paper.

I’m delighted to join you here today, and for the opportunity to speak directly to so many heads...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 11:39, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Weekly update.

Prices for selected agricultural and horticultural produce are published on a weekly or monthly basis in the following spreadsheets. The data source depends on the item but includes...

Notice: ExoMars Rover Naming Competition: Terms and Conditions
seen at 11:39, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The UK Space Agency has launched a competition to name a rover which is being sent to Mars to search for signs of life, as the UK Government’s Holiday Makers campaign kicks off, as part of the Year of Engineering...

Official Statistics: Prison population figures: 2018
seen at 11:39, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Population bulletin: 20 July published

Latest prison population figures for 2018.

Policy paper: Secretary of State for Defence policy statement on health, safety and environmental protection
seen at 11:39, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the new Health, Safety and Environmental portection in defence policy statement.

Health and safety and the protection of the environment have always been at the centre of the Ministry of...

Guidance: Standard scheme: recent intended results for distribution
seen at 11:39, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Standard scheme: intended results for distribution 306'.

Results from examinations of:

aerobic colony counts Bacillus cereus Campylobacter spp. Clostridium perfringens Escherichia...
Research and analysis: Rainfall and river flow: weekly reports for England
seen at 11:38, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New report published: Rainfall and river flow: 11 to 17 July 2018.

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

amount...
Official Statistics: National DNA Database statistics
seen at 11:38, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New National DNA Database statistics for Q1 2018 to 2019.

These statistics include:

crime matches subject samples NDNAD breakdown gender ethnic appearance age

We are currently...

Research and analysis: Update on monitoring of exam boards’ marketing and support events
seen at 11:38, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: There was an error in a previous version of this report. We stated that Hodder was part of the Pearson group. This was incorrect. Some text and data has been changed from that published previously.'

Guidance: Industrial Heat Recovery Support Programme: guidance and application forms
seen at 11:38, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The Industrial Heat Recovery Support (IHRS) Programme was launched on 5 July 2018 and will open for applications in Autumn 2018. The government response to the consultation on the Industrial Heat Recovery ...

Form: Apply for a refugee integration loan
seen at 11:38, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated application form published.

You can use a refugee integration loan to pay for things to help you integrate into UK society such as:

a rent deposit or rent work clothing or equipment...
Decision: Improvement notice issued to Wandsworth London borough council
seen at 11:38, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: This improvement notice was closed on 20 July 2018.

This improvement notice requires the council to take steps to improve its children’s social care services. It follows a report by Ofsted

Open consultation: E10 petrol, consumer protection and fuel pump labelling
seen at 11:38, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Unleaded petrol in the UK contains up to 5% bioethanol, a grade known as E5. E10 petrol contains up to 10% bioethanol and is not yet available in the UK.

This consultation seeks feedback on:

proposals...
Consultation outcome: Implementing the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards in the UK
seen at 11:38, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added the welsh translation of the summary of responses.

We want to know what you think about our plans for putting into effect the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards (...

Corporate report: Annual report and accounts of The National Archives 2017 to 2018
seen at 11:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This paper was laid before Parliament in response to a legislative requirement or as a Return to an Address and was ordered to be printed by the House of Commons.

Further information on the work of The...

Form: Application form for UK visa to work, study and for dependants and right of abode: form VAF2
seen at 11:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated application form published.

You must use ‘form VAF2’ if you are a North Korea national living in North Korea.

This form should be used to apply for:

a visa to come to the...
Corporate report: DBS business plan: 2018-2019
seen at 11:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This report sets out the objectives and priorities of the Disclosure and Barring Service between 2018 and 2019.

Form: Application for UK visa for family settlement: form VAF4A and appendix 2
seen at 11:35, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated form published.

Form VAF4A is for people in North Korea only.

If you are coming to the UK from abroad to visit, work, study or join a family member or partner, you must apply...

Corporate report: CICA annual report and accounts 2017-18
seen at 11:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This document sets out the activities and services provided by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority for 2017-18.

Guidance: 480: Expenses and benefits - a tax guide
seen at 11:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: A updated version of 480(2018) uploaded with changes to sections 18.1, 18.3, 21.17, 24.1 and 25.1

These employer guides are for current and previous tax years, each explains tax law relating to...

Guidance: Retail banking order 2017: directions issued to 6 banks
seen at 11:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to the directions published.

In 2017 the CMA issued the Retail Banking Market Investigation Order. Article 14 of the Order required the 9 largest banks in Great Britain and Northern Ireland...

Statistical data set: Unclaimed estates list
seen at 11:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Daily update of the unclaimed estates list

The Division publishes a list of unclaimed estates which have been recently referred, but not yet administered, and historic cases which have been administered...

Promotional material: See Potential: case studies, employer information pack and step-by-step employer guide
seen at 11:34, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a new case study video by South Central Ambulance Service to the case studies page.

See Potential is a campaign that encourages employers to give people from different backgrounds the opportunity...

Correspondence: Grenfell relatives’ immigration policy: open letter, 19 July 2018
seen at 11:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

The letter clarifies that family members living in the UK of those directly affected by the Grenfell Tower fire can remain for further periods of up to 6 months free of charge under the Grenfell relatives’ policy...

Consultation outcome: Section 19 and 22 permits: how to apply EU Regulation 1071/2009
seen at 11:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Interim summary of responses released.

Asks for comments on proposed changes to law and guidance about who can operate public service vehicles (PSVs) without a PSV licence.

This is based...

Guidance: Flying Display Directors Course (FDD)
seen at 11:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Flying Display Directors course date has been updated.

Details of the course aim, course duration and location.

Corporate report: DECA annual report and accounts 2017-2018
seen at 11:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This paper was laid before the House of Commons in response to a legislative requirement and was ordered to be printed by the House of Commons.

Published 19 July 2018

Correspondence: Recovered appeal: Land south of Watlington Roa, Benson, OX10 6NP (ref: 3180400 - 20 July 2018)
seen at 11:32, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a recovered appeal for up to 120 dwellings (40% affordable) with associated access, public open space, landscaping and play space.

How to: Build your product vision
seen at 11:31, 20 July in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).
Before we start, what’s a product vision?

A product vision is a strong, clear view for what your new product is trying to achieve.

It is the north star for everyone involved in making the product...

West Midlands manufacturing company fined after worker crushed
seen at 11:31, 20 July in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A manufacturing firm in Worcestershire has been fined after a worker suffered crush injuries when wooden panels fell onto him.
Systemic Review Outline: ONS Classification processes, decisions and communications
seen at 11:30, 20 July in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Background

The Office for National Statistics (ONS), in determining how public spending should be classified for statistical purposes, can have wide impacts on key economic statistics as well as consequential...

News story: Final decisions on confidential assessment material development
seen at 11:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Ofqual has today (Thursday 19 July) confirmed changes to its rules with respect to the safeguards awarding organisations must have in place to ensure the continued involvement of teachers in the development...

News story: Government launches low carbon fuels consultation
seen at 11:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The Department for Transport has launched a consultation today (20 July 2018) on whether and how it should introduce E10 fuel – which contains more bioethanol than traditional petrol – to the UK market.

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Press release: Sellafield travel scheme success
seen at 11:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

A new travel programme at Sellafield has resulted in 500 fewer cars using site car parks.

Sellafield Ltd introduced a raft of new travel to work options in February this year.

These included park...

News story: This is Sellafield
seen at 11:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

The NDA summit 2018 drew in a national and international audience of leaders from Government, site stakeholder groups, local authorities and the entire NDA estate to hear about the latest issues and progress ...

Press release: June 2018 Transaction Data
seen at 11:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

In June:

HM Land Registry completed more than 1,701,270 applications to change or query the Land Register the South East topped the table of regional applications with 391,741

HM Land Registry ...

Press release: DVLA assists production companies from Hollyoaks to Hollywood
seen at 11:30, 20 July in News and communications (Our copy).

Providing registration numbers and mock driving licences for production companies is one of the services DVLA carries out that people may not know about.

Over the years DVLA has assisted production companies...

Guidance: Pakistan – Consular Fees
seen at 10:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Consular fee table

A full list of Consular fees

Corporate report: Government Internal Audit Agency annual report and accounts 2017- 2018
seen at 10:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

This report includes:

the agency’s performance against its strategic objectives objectives for the year ahead the financial position and results for 2017 to 2018
Guidance: Non-Statutory Clearance Service guidance: annexes
seen at 10:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to Annex A on the information you need to give about the applicant and the application for the non-statutory clearance service.

These documents should be considered alongise HMRC’s Non...

Guidance: Mexico - list of funeral directors
seen at 10:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have updated the list of funeral directors in Mexico.

The list of funeral directors in Mexico has been prepared for British nationals who require this information.

Guidance: Mexico – List of Lawyers
seen at 10:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have updated the list of lawyers for Mexico.

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

Research and analysis: Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157: annual totals
seen at 10:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Uploaded: 'Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157 data: 2006 to 2016'

These reports contain Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157 annual totals in England and Wales.

Research and analysis: Hospital vending machines: helping people make healthier choices
seen at 10:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Obesity-related illness costs the NHS around &pound;6.1 billion per year and vending machines in hospitals can support healthy consumption habits amongst NHS staff, patients and visitors. This was highlighted...

National Statistics: HMRC Tax Receipts and National Insurance Contributions for the UK
seen at 10:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The bulletin and table have been updated with the latest available receipts data.

The published bulletin and table includes historical receipts on a monthly and annual basis for all HMRC taxes, ...

Corporate report: Ofsted Audit and Risk Assurance Committee minutes
seen at 10:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added committee minutes for 14 March 2018.

The Audit Committee provides scrutiny, oversight and assurance of risk management control and governance procedures to the Accounting Officer and to the...

National Statistics: Public sector finances bulletin
seen at 10:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with Public sector finances: June 2018

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

Guidance: Shellfish scheme: recent reports
seen at 10:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added 'Shellfish scheme: distribution SF060 report'.

The shellfish scheme provides external quality assessment samples for laboratories that examine raw bivalve molluscs from harvesting sites in...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 10:33, 20 July in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Weekly update.

Prices for selected agricultural and horticultural produce are published on a weekly or monthly basis in the following spreadsheets. The data source depends on the item but includes...