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02 November 2018

Press release: Joint Statement by the UK, France and Germany on the Iran Nuclear Deal
seen at 22:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

We deeply regret the further re-imposition of sanctions by the US, due to the latter’s withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA).

The JCPoA is a key element of the global nuclear...

Speech: PM’s press statement at the Norwegian Parliament
seen at 22:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Prime Minister Theresa May said:

Thank you very much Prime Minister and it is a great pleasure to be here in Norway – this is my first visit to Norway as Prime Minister.

I’m delighted to have...

Guidance: Foreign embassies in the UK
seen at 21:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: London Diplomatic List, consular offices outside London and honorary consulates updated

The London Diplomatic List contains the addresses and contact details of all embassies and High Commissions...

Speech: Supporting Libyan Authorities in Efforts to Build the Rule of Law
seen at 21:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Mr President,

I would like to start by congratulating you on China’s assumption of the presidency of the Council for November. We wish you all the best for the month ahead.

Mr President,

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Press release: Joint Statement by the UK, France and Germany on the Iran Nuclear Deal
seen at 21:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

We deeply regret the further re-imposition of sanctions by the US, due to the latter’s withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA).

The JCPoA is a key element of the global nuclear...

Transparency data: Ofsted pen portraits of Her Majesty's Inspectors (HMIs)
seen at 20:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of current Ofsted Her Majesty's Inspectors (HMIs).

Ofsted publishes biographical information for current HMIs (Her Majesty’s Inspectors).

You can view this in HTML or CSV format...

Guidance: Handling complaints in immigration removal centres
seen at 20:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated annex D published.

Home Office detention services order about handling complaints in immigration removal centres, short term holding facilities, holding rooms and during escort.

Guidance: School capital funding allocations
seen at 20:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added information about the additional &pound;400 million in capital funding for schools in England announced in the Budget.

Details of school capital funding allocations for:

local...
Notice: IAO Undertaking: May 2018
seen at 20:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Closed on 25 October 2018.

Awarding organisation Issue Action taken Case status Innovate Awarding Ltd (IAO) Failure to comply with...
Guidance: Foreign embassies in the UK
seen at 20:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: London Diplomatic List, consular offices outside London and honorary consulates updated

The London Diplomatic List contains the addresses and contact details of all embassies and High Commissions...

Press release: Joint Communiqué of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference 2 November 2018
seen at 20:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Government of Ireland was represented by Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr Simon Coveney TD, and the Minister for Justice and Equality, Mr Charles Flanagan TD. The Government of the...

FOI release: Trees on A21 Pembury bypass
seen at 18:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 regarding trees on A21 Pembury bypass.

Transparency data: IPO payments: 2018
seen at 18:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: July - September payments added.

The information is based on payment date and published in monthly comma delimited files. Each record is made up of standard fields which are used across all departments...

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: workers
seen at 18:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced document with new version.

This document lists Tier 2 and 5 sponsors. It includes information about the category of workers they’re licensed to sponsor and their sponsorship rating.

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: students
seen at 18:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced document with a new version.

This document lists institutions licensed to sponsor migrant students under Tier 4. It includes information about the category of students they’re licensed...

Correspondence: Agriculture Bill: letter to Scottish Government
seen at 18:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Secretary of State Michael Gove has written to Fergus Ewing, Cabinet Secretary, Scottish Government, in response to his concerns about the Agriculture Bill.

Fergus Ewing’s letter is available on the <...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Ashok Bhardwaj 3 July 2018
seen at 18:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Bhardwaj, in his role as liquidator of three separate companies breached the fundamental principles of the Ethics Code for Insolvency Practitioners and/or...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Gareth Neill 20 August 2018
seen at 18:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Neill, in his role as Supervisor of an IVA breached the fundamental principle of competence and due care, when he;

wrongly sought to realise contributions...
Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Gordon Simmonds 20 August 2018
seen at 18:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Simmonds, in his role as administrator of a company breached SIP16 by; 1. Failing to include the level of detail provided for in the disclosure requirements...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Neil Gibson 20 August 2018
seen at 18:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Gibson, in his role as liquidator of a company, breached the fundamental principle of professional competence and due care of the Ethics Code by agreeing ...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Peter O’Hara 3 July 2018
seen at 18:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr O’Hara, in his role as Administrator of a Company, breached the Ethical code for Insolvency Practitioners when he drew pre-appointment fees at a time when...

Form: Capability for work questionnaire
seen at 18:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The capability for work questionnaire (ESA50) is currently unavailable. The latest version of the questionnaire will be added to this page shortly.

Find out how to claim Employment and Support...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Philip Duffy 3 July 2018
seen at 18:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Duffy, in his role as Administrator of a Company breached Statement of Insolvency Practice 16 by:

failing to disclose; * whether efforts were...

Guidance: MSN 1891 ILO work in fishing convention list of crew
seen at 18:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This notice should be read with the merchant shipping (crew agreements, lists of crew and discharge of seamen) (fishing vessels) regulations 1972 as amended.

Notice to

fishing vessel owners ...
Guidance: Inshore Vessel Monitoring System (IVMS)
seen at 18:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Watching Man Pro added

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is working with inshore fisheries and conservation authorities (IFCAs) to develop and use an inshore vessel monitoring system (IVMS...

Research and analysis: Laboratory reports of hepatitis A and C: 2018
seen at 18:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added HPR 12(39) report for Q2 2018.

Laboratory reports of hepatitis A and C reported to Public Health England.

Earlier years’ quarterly data

For reports from earlier years see:

<...
Guidance: MSN 1884 ILO work in fishing convention working time
seen at 18:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This notice should be read in conjunction with the fishing vessels (working time : sea-fishermen) regulations 2004 as amended. It replaces MSN 1786 (F).

Notice to

fishing vessel owners operators...
Guidance: MSN 1886 ILO work in fishing convention medical standards
seen at 18:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This notice should be read in conjunction with the merchant shipping (maritime labour convention) (medical certification) regulations 2010 as amended and the merchant shipping (work in fishing) (medical certification...

Guidance: 4/2018: Autumn Budget 2018 and provisional multipliers for 2019 to 2020
seen at 18:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This letter covers:

2018 Autumn Budget new burdens provisional multipliers for 2019 to 2020 local authority websites
Guidance: MIN 575 ILO work in fishing convention medical certification gradfather rights
seen at 18:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This notice should be read with the merchant shipping (work in fishing convention) (medical certification) regulations 2018, MSN 1883 (F) and MSN 1886 (M+F).

This MGN expires 30 November 2023

...

Guidance: LA Welfare Direct bulletins: 2018
seen at 18:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published LA Welfare Direct Bulletin 11/2018. This includes articles on: how DWP is publishing content on GOV.UK; Discretionary Housing Payment mid-year monitoring return 2018-19; supported housing; ...

Transparency data: Country returns guide
seen at 18:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: November version added.

Home Office guidance on the documents required and processes for returning immigration offenders to their country of origin.

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Samantha Warburton 3 July 2018
seen at 18:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Ms Warburton as Supervisor of an Individual Voluntary Arrangement has breached the fundamental principles of Professional Competence and Due Care and/or Professional...

Transparency data: UKEF: gifts and hospitality register, July to September 2018
seen at 18:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This document contains information about our senior officials’ gifts and hospitality received for the period 1 July to 30 September 2018.

Transparency data: UKEF: gifts and hospitality register, April to June 2018
seen at 18:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This document contains information about our senior officials’ gifts and hospitality received for the period 1 April to 30 June 2018.

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Stephen Allen Clark 20 August 2018
seen at 18:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Clark in his role as liquidator of a company failed to file Annual reports at Companies House contrary to Section 104A of the Insolvency Act 1986 and Rule...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Steven Wiseglass 3 July 2018
seen at 18:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Wiseglass breached Statement of Insolvency Practice 16 by failing to provide sufficient details of;

Requests made, at the pre-appointment stage, to...
Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Andrew Little 3 July 2018
seen at 18:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Little, in his role as Liquidator of a company breached the fundamental principle of professional competence and due care of the Ethical Code, Statement of...

Transparency data: Ofsted pen portraits of Her Majesty's Inspectors (HMIs)
seen at 18:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list of current Ofsted Her Majesty's Inspectors (HMIs).

Ofsted publishes biographical information for current HMIs (Her Majesty’s Inspectors).

You can view this in HTML or CSV format...

Guidance: Handling complaints in immigration removal centres
seen at 18:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated annex D published.

Home Office detention services order about handling complaints in immigration removal centres, short term holding facilities, holding rooms and during escort.

Guidance: Homelessness: applying All Our Health
seen at 18:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include references to the Homelessness Reduction Act and the Government’s Rough Sleeping Strategy.

This guidance provides examples to help healthcare professionals:

identify ...
Guidance: School capital funding allocations
seen at 18:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added information about the additional &pound;400 million in capital funding for schools in England announced in the Budget.

Details of school capital funding allocations for:

local...
Notice: IAO Undertaking: May 2018
seen at 18:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Closed on 25 October 2018.

Awarding organisation Issue Action taken Case status Innovate Awarding Ltd (IAO) Failure to comply with...
News story: National award for supporting young people in space
seen at 18:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

SpaceCareers.uk launched in 2015 and has since helped thousands of young people find their dream job in space.

Robert Garner, Mission Analyst at the UK Space Agency said,

I’m honoured to have...

Press release: Minister: "Northern Ireland's businesses are champion exporters"
seen at 18:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

International Trade Minister, Baroness Fairhead, today (Friday 2nd November) visited Belfast where she met members of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Belfast to understand their concerns and help ...

Speech: When we speak for ourselves, we flourish - and our status in the WTO is no exception
seen at 18:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

As part of our work to set up the UK’s own trade policy for the first time in over 40 years, we are currently establishing our independent goods “schedule” at the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

The UK...

Press release: Gulf security tops agenda at Chiefs of Defence meeting
seen at 18:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

UK Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Nick Carter and Omani Chief of Staff SAF Lieutenant General Ahmed bin Harith al Nabhani co-chaired the meeting that discussed issues of mutual security, including maritime security...

Guidance: Applying for a UK visa: approved English language tests
seen at 16:34, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of approved providers updated.

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

Corporate report: Defra group's strategy: creating a great place for living
seen at 16:34, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This strategy document sets out a shared vision, objectives and goals for the whole of the Defra group.

It is intended to provide staff across the whole group of Defra organisations (including non-ministerial...

Guidance: Finland: consular fees
seen at 16:34, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated consular fees for British Embassy Helsinki.

Fees are in British Pounds and Euros

FOI release: Trees on A21 Pembury bypass
seen at 16:34, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

A request was made under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 regarding trees on A21 Pembury bypass.

Transparency data: IPO payments: 2018
seen at 16:34, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: July - September payments added.

The information is based on payment date and published in monthly comma delimited files. Each record is made up of standard fields which are used across all departments...

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: workers
seen at 16:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced document with new version.

This document lists Tier 2 and 5 sponsors. It includes information about the category of workers they’re licensed to sponsor and their sponsorship rating.

Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: students
seen at 16:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced document with a new version.

This document lists institutions licensed to sponsor migrant students under Tier 4. It includes information about the category of students they’re licensed...

Notice: NR35 2HS, Mrs Emma Helliwell: environmental permit application advertisement- EPR/LB3897RD/A001
seen at 16:33, 2 November 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: ME9 7RD, Parochial Church Council of St Mary Magdalene Church: environmental permit application advertisement- EPR/LB3796AQ/A001
seen at 16:33, 2 November 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: WR8 0SD, Mr Charles Osbourne: environmental permit application advertisement- EPR/LB3893RC/A001
seen at 16:33, 2 November 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: Agriculture Bill: letter to Scottish Government
seen at 16:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Secretary of State Michael Gove has written to Fergus Ewing, Cabinet Secretary, Scottish Government, in response to his concerns about the Agriculture Bill.

Fergus Ewing’s letter is available on the <...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Ashok Bhardwaj 3 July 2018
seen at 16:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Bhardwaj, in his role as liquidator of three separate companies breached the fundamental principles of the Ethics Code for Insolvency Practitioners and/or...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Gareth Neill 20 August 2018
seen at 16:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Neill, in his role as Supervisor of an IVA breached the fundamental principle of competence and due care, when he;

wrongly sought to realise contributions...
Notice: Competition guidance for regional angel investment accelerator pilot: finding group partners
seen at 16:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have added a paragraph to the section about question 4. It explains you must upload an appendix containing a schedule of fixed charges.

To be an angel investment partner (AIP) you must:

...
Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Gordon Simmonds 20 August 2018
seen at 16:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Simmonds, in his role as administrator of a company breached SIP16 by; 1. Failing to include the level of detail provided for in the disclosure requirements...

Transparency data: NHS injury costs recovery scheme: April 2018 to March 2019
seen at 16:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated attachment with data for October 2018.

The NHS Injury Costs Recovery (ICR) scheme aims to recover the cost of NHS treatment where personal injury compensation is paid, for example, after...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Neil Gibson 20 August 2018
seen at 16:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Gibson, in his role as liquidator of a company, breached the fundamental principle of professional competence and due care of the Ethics Code by agreeing ...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Peter O’Hara 3 July 2018
seen at 16:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr O’Hara, in his role as Administrator of a Company, breached the Ethical code for Insolvency Practitioners when he drew pre-appointment fees at a time when...

Form: Capability for work questionnaire
seen at 16:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The capability for work questionnaire (ESA50) is currently unavailable. The latest version of the questionnaire will be added to this page shortly.

Find out how to claim Employment and Support...

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Philip Duffy 3 July 2018
seen at 16:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Duffy, in his role as Administrator of a Company breached Statement of Insolvency Practice 16 by:

failing to disclose; * whether efforts were...

Guidance: MSN 1891 ILO work in fishing convention list of crew
seen at 16:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This notice should be read with the merchant shipping (crew agreements, lists of crew and discharge of seamen) (fishing vessels) regulations 1972 as amended.

Notice to

fishing vessel owners ...
Guidance: Inshore Vessel Monitoring System (IVMS)
seen at 16:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Watching Man Pro added

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is working with inshore fisheries and conservation authorities (IFCAs) to develop and use an inshore vessel monitoring system (IVMS...

Research and analysis: Laboratory reports of hepatitis A and C: 2018
seen at 16:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added HPR 12(39) report for Q2 2018.

Laboratory reports of hepatitis A and C reported to Public Health England.

Earlier years’ quarterly data

For reports from earlier years see:

<...
Guidance: MSN 1884 ILO work in fishing convention working time
seen at 16:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This notice should be read in conjunction with the fishing vessels (working time : sea-fishermen) regulations 2004 as amended. It replaces MSN 1786 (F).

Notice to

fishing vessel owners operators...
Guidance: MSN 1886 ILO work in fishing convention medical standards
seen at 16:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This notice should be read in conjunction with the merchant shipping (maritime labour convention) (medical certification) regulations 2010 as amended and the merchant shipping (work in fishing) (medical certification...

Guidance: 4/2018: Autumn Budget 2018 and provisional multipliers for 2019 to 2020
seen at 16:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This letter covers:

2018 Autumn Budget new burdens provisional multipliers for 2019 to 2020 local authority websites
Guidance: MIN 575 ILO work in fishing convention medical certification gradfather rights
seen at 16:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This notice should be read with the merchant shipping (work in fishing convention) (medical certification) regulations 2018, MSN 1883 (F) and MSN 1886 (M+F).

This MGN expires 30 November 2023

...

Guidance: LA Welfare Direct bulletins: 2018
seen at 16:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published LA Welfare Direct Bulletin 11/2018. This includes articles on: how DWP is publishing content on GOV.UK; Discretionary Housing Payment mid-year monitoring return 2018-19; supported housing; ...

Transparency data: Country returns guide
seen at 16:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: November version added.

Home Office guidance on the documents required and processes for returning immigration offenders to their country of origin.

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Samantha Warburton 3 July 2018
seen at 16:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Ms Warburton as Supervisor of an Individual Voluntary Arrangement has breached the fundamental principles of Professional Competence and Due Care and/or Professional...

Transparency data: UKEF: gifts and hospitality register, July to September 2018
seen at 16:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This document contains information about our senior officials’ gifts and hospitality received for the period 1 July to 30 September 2018.

Transparency data: UKEF: gifts and hospitality register, April to June 2018
seen at 16:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This document contains information about our senior officials’ gifts and hospitality received for the period 1 April to 30 June 2018.

Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Stephen Allen Clark 20 August 2018
seen at 16:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Clark in his role as liquidator of a company failed to file Annual reports at Companies House contrary to Section 104A of the Insolvency Act 1986 and Rule...

Research and analysis: Health Protection Report volume 12 (2018)
seen at 16:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added HPR 12(39) news and infection reports.

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

Guidance: Find, join or create a network for school business professionals
seen at 16:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated school business professional network directory with Stockport Association of School Business Managers, Humber & East Yorkshire School Business Leaders and Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire School...

Research and analysis: Respiratory infections: laboratory reports 2018
seen at 16:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added HPR 12(39) reports.

This monthly report comprises 5 routine data tables:

Reports of influenza infection made to PHE, by week of report. Respiratory viral detections by any method...
Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Steven Wiseglass 3 July 2018
seen at 16:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Wiseglass breached Statement of Insolvency Practice 16 by failing to provide sufficient details of;

Requests made, at the pre-appointment stage, to...
Transparency data: Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Andrew Little 3 July 2018
seen at 16:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Little, in his role as Liquidator of a company breached the fundamental principle of professional competence and due care of the Ethical Code, Statement of...

News story: Government introduces tough new measure to prevent acid attacks
seen at 16:30, 2 November in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

The change, which came into force today (1 November), is one of the 61 commitments within the government’s Serious Violence Strategy, which range from early intervention and prevention through to tough...

Speech: Race to change the face of the diplomatic civil service
seen at 16:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

On a cold autumn afternoon last month, nearly 200 British civil servants and diplomats packed into the Locarno Room at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to mark a historic moment. For the first time in such...

News story: A Joint Effort – Integrating Advanced Materials onto Military Platforms
seen at 16:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

This forthcoming Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) competition is looking for innovative joining technologies that enable the use of advanced materials and/or designs on military platforms in land, sea ...

News story: New UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services centres open
seen at 16:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

From today (Friday 2 November), people applying for work or study visas, settlement or citizenship from within the UK will be able to make appointments to use new, modernised and efficient service centres.

News story: Sellafield engineers shine at global awards
seen at 16:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The company has won 2 awards at the annual Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) event, which celebrates the achievements of chemical engineers around the world.

The ‘Young Industrialist Award’ went...

Press release: Chief Executive's Blog - 3rd Edition - October 2018
seen at 16:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

October has been another busy month and one that has asked questions about how we can shape the future of the Parole Board.

Justice Select Committee, 10 October

I appeared at the Justice Select Committee...

Guidance: Information rights appeals: register of tribunal cases
seen at 14:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Register updated 2 November 2018.

The list includes the following details for each case:

appeal number the person or organisation who made the appeal Information Commissioner’s Office...
Guidance: ICIBI expectations for inspection
seen at 14:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

The inspection expectations replace the criteria to form the starting point for all ICIBI inspections. Inspectors will look for evidence of, and test each of them, before examining any additional areas...

Form: Ultra Low Emission Taxi Infrastructure Scheme: round 2
seen at 14:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Competition extended to 30 November 2018.

Local authorities can now bid for grants in the second round of the Ultra Low Emission Taxi Infrastructure Scheme - closing date 30 November 2018.

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Policy paper: Internal Drainage Districts in southern England
seen at 14:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updates made 1 November 2018.

Information on progress with the new arrangements the Environment Agency is proposing for the internal drainage districts in Kent and Sussex.

Guidance: Teachers' pay grant 2018 to 2019 financial year allocations
seen at 14:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We've added an update on the pupil numbers used in the calculation of the allocations.

Update

We have become aware that there is a double-counting issue affecting pupil numbers in reception classes...

Form: TB restricted cattle: application for movement licence in England
seen at 14:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Application for licence to move cattle to/from premises under TB restriction in England updated

When a holding in England has lost its Officially TB Free status, any movements of live cattle on...

Guidance: Italy: consular fees
seen at 14:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated November 2018

Fees are in euros and British pounds.

FOI release: Secretary of State meetings with HB Grandi and LYSI
seen at 14:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An additional redaction carried out.

RFI9648: request for correspondence relating to the Secretary of State, Michael Gove’s meetings with HB Grandi and LYSI in August 2017.

Guidance: Directions issued to TSB Bank
seen at 14:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update on Directions published.

The Retail Banking Market Investigation Order 2017 (the Order) followed the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA’s) market investigation into retail...

Form: Apply to change a company's disputed registered office address (RP07)
seen at 14:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Checklist guidance updated. Utility bill must be dated within 6 months.

This form can be used to apply to the registrar to change a company’s registered office address if there is a dispute over...

Guidance: Digital Economy Act 2017 part 5: Codes of Practice
seen at 14:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added: Guidance for Controllers relating to the Register of Information Sharing Agreements under Part 5 of the Digital Economy Act

Part 5 of the Digital Economy Act 2017 gives government...

Independent report: Sir Alex Allan review: executive summary
seen at 14:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Brief further information added about the scope of the review.

Home Office Permanent Secretary, Sir Philip Rutnam, commissioned Sir Alex Allan to conduct an independent review into the support ...

Transparency data: Performance markings: Home Office equality information
seen at 14:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Data for the years 2016 to 2017 and 2017 to 2018 published.

The data shows the proportion of employees awarded a performance rating in relation to:

grade gender working pattern disability...
Guidance: Hungary – consular fees
seen at 14:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The updated consular fees table is uploaded.

A full list of consular fees

Guidance: Slovakia – Consular Fees
seen at 14:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: consular fees updated

Current list of Consular fees

Transparency data: Lancashire and West Yorkshire Headteacher Board
seen at 14:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced Martin Shevill (Consilium Academies Trust) with Chris Melia (Amion Consulting) in 'Lancashire and West Yorkshire Headteacher Board: membership' document.

The Lancashire and West Yorkshire...

Correspondence: Cannabis-based products for medicinal use
seen at 14:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

The letter sets out expectations of what this regulatory change will mean in practice for clinicians working in the NHS and in private practice in England.

Transparency data: Military court centres court listings
seen at 14:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Military court centre listings: 5 to 16 November 2018

In line with the government’s Transparency and Open Data initiative, the Military Court Service is to publish the court listings for ...

Guidance: EU Settlement Scheme grant scheme teleconferences: privacy information notice
seen at 14:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This notice only applies to invitees to a series of teleconferences about the EU Settlement Scheme grant scheme.

Find out more about the EU Settlement Scheme grant scheme and how to apply for funding...

Guidance: The white book for foreign service advisers and defence attachés
seen at 14:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added November edition.

Commonwealth Defence Liaison Staffs and Foreign Service Attachés accredited to London

This publication is no longer publicly available and is only provided on this site...

Guidance: Impact assessment calculator
seen at 14:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have uploaded a version with updated GDP deflators (October 2018 version).

Provides help for policy officials to calculate the figures needed for their impact assessment. The calculator automatically...

Guidance: EU Settlement Scheme caseworker guidance
seen at 14:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Caseworker guidance about how to assess whether an applicant meets the suitability requirements of the scheme added.

This guidance tells caseworkers how to consider applications made under the...

Guidance: Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery) register of cases
seen at 14:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Registers updated 2 November 2018.

There is a separate list for financial services appeals.

The lists include the following details for each case:

reference number person or organisation...
Guidance: Applying for a UK visa: approved English language tests
seen at 14:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of approved providers updated.

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

Corporate report: Defra group's strategy: creating a great place for living
seen at 14:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This strategy document sets out a shared vision, objectives and goals for the whole of the Defra group.

It is intended to provide staff across the whole group of Defra organisations (including non-ministerial...

Guidance: Privacy notice for Civil Service News
seen at 14:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This notice sets out how we will use your personal data, and your rights. It is made under Article 13 and/or 14 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Guidance: Finland: consular fees
seen at 14:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated consular fees for British Embassy Helsinki.

Fees are in British Pounds and Euros

Guidance: Countdown bulletin 38 - November 2018
seen at 14:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Countdown bulletin 38 has updates on the:

Scheme Reconciliation Service (SRS) stalemate queries phase 7 automated rerun plan scheme financial reconciliation contribution adjustment action requests...
This ain’t no anecdote – it pays to be diverse in UK tech
seen at 14:31, 2 November in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).

I’ve been exploring what ‘good’ corporate governance looks like in UK tech. In our latest piece of research, it’s clear that having a gender diverse and internationally-mixed board leads to better financial outcomes...

News story: Government launches new strategy to tackle serious and organised crime
seen at 14:30, 2 November in News and communications from Home Office (Our copy).

In a speech this morning, Minister for Security and Economic Crime Ben Wallace said preventing criminals from laundering money made from operations such as drug trafficking and human trafficking is a key...

News story: New Industrial Strategy Council meets as membership announced
seen at 14:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Full membership of the independent Industrial Strategy Council announced today by Business Secretary Greg Clark the Council held inaugural meeting in Number 10 where it was joined by the Prime Minister, the...
Press release: ComparetheMarket home insurance deals could deny people better prices
seen at 14:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has investigated clauses used by the comparison site in its contracts which stop home insurers from quoting lower prices on rival sites and other channels.

...

Press release: Regulator announces statutory inquiry into housing charity
seen at 14:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, is today announcing a statutory inquiry into Alternative Housing (1152412).

The charity was established for ...

News story: Supply chain event attracts record 1,700 visitors
seen at 14:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The annual event, now one of the largest of its kind in the world, is held at Manchester’s EventCity, and attracts businesses from across the UK and overseas.

Launched 8 years ago by the NDA and its businesses...

Press release: British Embassy Ljubljana statement on Ascent Resources
seen at 14:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The British Embassy in Ljubljana is working with the British Slovene Chamber of Commerce to support Ascent Resources as a British investor in Slovenia. Decisions on permits are rightly a matter for the Slovene...

Press release: 'Exceptionally rare' 19th century marble sculpture‘ at risk of export
seen at 14:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Culture Minister steps in to prevent Antonio Canova’s ‘Bust of Peace’, valued at &pound;5.3 million, from export Bust deemed to be a significant cultural object symbolising end of Napoleonic era and return...
News story: What support is available for my small business?
seen at 14:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Access finance available to support small businesses

Are you and your business looking to start up, scale up or stay ahead? Start Up Loans of up to &pound;25,000 can give you a much-needed boost if...

News story: Progress on health and wellbeing in the Civil Service
seen at 14:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

A blog by Jonathan Jones which looks at the progress the Civil Service has made on health and wellbeing and the challenges still ahead.

Form: Report your medical condition (form STR1V)
seen at 11:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

Use this form to report these medical conditions:

intracerebral haemorrhage stroke other related conditions

Check the list of health conditions...

Guidance: Moldova – Consular Fees
seen at 11:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: consular fees updated for November 2018

A full list of Consular fees.

Guidance: Uganda: consular fees
seen at 11:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated Uganda's consular fee table for the month of November.

A full list of consular fees.

Guidance: Tunisia – Consular Fees
seen at 11:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have uploaded the fees for the month of November 2018.

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

To request this document in an alternative format such as braille...

Transparency data: DWP's headcount and payroll data for September 2018
seen at 11:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

DWP publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Transparency data: Workforce management information, 2018
seen at 11:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to add workplace management information for September 2018

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

Open consultation: Pubs Code Consultation: Accounting for duty paid on alcohol and volumes of unsaleable draught products
seen at 11:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This consultation sets out the guidance in relation to pub-owning businesses’ statutory obligations in connection with profit and loss statements under Schedule 2 to the Code. This guidance is designed to ensure...

Guidance: Information rights appeals: register of tribunal cases
seen at 11:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Register updated 2 November 2018.

The list includes the following details for each case:

appeal number the person or organisation who made the appeal Information Commissioner’s Office...
Research and analysis: Lead exposure in children: surveillance reports
seen at 11:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added first annual report from the Lead Exposure in Children Surveillance System (LEICSS) as part of the Health Protection Report HPR 12(39).

The aims of the Lead Exposure in Children Surveillance...

Decision: FE Commissioner intervention: Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
seen at 11:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

A summary of the Further Education (FE) Commissioner’s findings and recommendations following an intervention visit to Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College.

Apprenticeships and Skills Minister ...

Decision: FE Commissioner intervention: West Nottinghamshire College
seen at 11:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

A summary of the Further Education (FE) Commissioner’s findings and recommendations following an intervention visit to West Nottinghamshire College.

Apprenticeships and Skills Minister Anne Milton’s letter...

Guidance: ICIBI expectations for inspection
seen at 11:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

The inspection expectations replace the criteria to form the starting point for all ICIBI inspections. Inspectors will look for evidence of, and test each of them, before examining any additional areas...

Form: Ultra Low Emission Taxi Infrastructure Scheme: round 2
seen at 11:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Competition extended to 30 November 2018.

Local authorities can now bid for grants in the second round of the Ultra Low Emission Taxi Infrastructure Scheme - closing date 30 November 2018.

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Policy paper: Internal Drainage Districts in southern England
seen at 11:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updates made 1 November 2018.

Information on progress with the new arrangements the Environment Agency is proposing for the internal drainage districts in Kent and Sussex.

Guidance: Teachers' pay grant 2018 to 2019 financial year allocations
seen at 11:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We've added an update on the pupil numbers used in the calculation of the allocations.

Update

We have become aware that there is a double-counting issue affecting pupil numbers in reception classes...

Form: TB restricted cattle: application for movement licence in England
seen at 11:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Application for licence to move cattle to/from premises under TB restriction in England updated

When a holding in England has lost its Officially TB Free status, any movements of live cattle on...

Open consultation: Marine licensing: proposed changes to exemptions
seen at 11:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

We want to know what you think of our proposed changes to marine licensing exemptions in marine areas. Marine licence exemptions mean that you don’t have to apply for a marine licence to carry out specific activities...

Guidance: Italy: consular fees
seen at 11:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated November 2018

Fees are in euros and British pounds.

Guidance: Load securing: vehicle operator guidance
seen at 11:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the guidance at section 7.10 to make it clear that lashing straps must be placed across the strongest point of an intermediate bulk container's frame.

This guidance has been produced by...

Guidance: Teacher misconduct: forthcoming professional conduct hearings
seen at 11:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Formal Notice added for Mrs Anna Johnson

Details of forthcoming hearings will appear here 5 working days before they take place.

Journalists and the public can observe hearings held by ...

Notice: LN2 3PU, Annyalla Chicks (UK) Broiler Breeders Limited: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 11:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Note that this application was originally submitted in the name of ‘Annyalla Chicks (UK) Broilers Limited’ and advertised under this name on 12/10/2018. The applicant company was changed on 30/10/2018...

FOI release: Secretary of State meetings with HB Grandi and LYSI
seen at 11:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: An additional redaction carried out.

RFI9648: request for correspondence relating to the Secretary of State, Michael Gove’s meetings with HB Grandi and LYSI in August 2017.

Guidance: Directions issued to TSB Bank
seen at 11:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update on Directions published.

The Retail Banking Market Investigation Order 2017 (the Order) followed the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA’s) market investigation into retail...

Form: Apply to change a company's disputed registered office address (RP07)
seen at 11:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Checklist guidance updated. Utility bill must be dated within 6 months.

This form can be used to apply to the registrar to change a company’s registered office address if there is a dispute over...

Guidance: Universal Credit roll out in Northern Ireland by postcode
seen at 11:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the list of the No. 12 Relevant Districts, issued 19 July 2018 (introducing Universal Credit from 5 September 2018) to correct a postcode incorrectly shown as BT23 6QJ to BT26 6QJ.

This...

Press release: Senior Traffic Commissioner reminds transport managers and operators that they need to keep up to date
seen at 11:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain, Richard Turfitt, has reinforced the importance of continuous professional development for those responsible for managing haulage, bus and coach operations.

Press release: Pubs Code Adjudicator Launches Consultation on Beer Duty and Waste
seen at 11:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The decision to launch a statutory consultation follows a review by the Adjudicator, Paul Newby and Fiona Dickie, Deputy Pubs Code Adjudicator over how pub companies regulated by the Pubs Code disclose...

News story: Universities Minister pledges to transform student choice
seen at 11:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Universities Minister has pledged to open students’ eyes to the range of different outcomes being delivered by universities to help them make the best choice about where and what to study. It follows research...

News story: The Borders and Immigration Inspectorate is 10 years old
seen at 11:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Since its inception in 2008 the ICIBI has published over 130 inspection reports and made more than 800 recommendations for improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of the asylum, immigration, nationality...

Press release: ‘A golden era’ heralded for North East as North of Tyne devolution deal becomes law
seen at 11:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The signing of the Parliamentary Order by Northern Powerhouse Minister Jake Berry last night (1 November 2018) formally confirmed the ground-breaking North of Tyne deal - an unprecedented transfer of devolved...

Press release: Proposals unveiled to cut red tape for divers retrieving marine litter
seen at 11:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

As part of the government’s ongoing drive to clean up our seas, new proposals launched today (2 November 2018) will cut red tape and make it easier for divers to remove litter from the seabed.

...

Speech: UKEF services help hundreds of businesses every year
seen at 11:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Under this government, UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK’s export credit agency, has been transformed into a responsive, competitive and effective supporter of UK exports. The government’s Export Strategy...

Press release: FCO dedicates room in celebration of its LGBT+ staff and their contribution to the department.
seen at 11:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The head of the Diplomatic Service, Sir Simon McDonald, has officially opened the ‘Watkins Room’, demonstrating the FCO’s recognition of the invaluable work of LGBT+ staff and coincides with the 20th anniversary...

Guidance: Mozambique – Consular Fees
seen at 10:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated consular fee table for Mozambique for the month of November

Fees are in Mozambican metical and British pounds.

Notice: BS35 1RD, Mr D C Garrett, Mrs V L Garrett, Mrs J Garrett: environmental permit issued
seen at 10:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Mr Derek Colin...
Notice: SP4 6HQ, Harvey Farms (Winterbourne) Limited, EPR/LP3539UR/V007: environmental permit issued
seen at 10:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document and for:

Operator name: Harvey Farms...
Transparency data: DFID: workforce management information September 2018
seen at 10:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

DFID publishes details about staff numbers and payroll costs for payroll and non-payroll staff on a monthly basis.

This data is also available on Find open data:

DFID Workforce Management Information...

Guidance: Plug-in Car Grant: changes to grant level 2018
seen at 10:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include the original advice provided about the transition to the new grant rates.

Guidance on changes to the Plug-in Car Grant, which came into effect 21 October 2018.

Official Statistics: Prison population figures: 2018
seen at 10:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Prison population for 2 November 2018 published.

Latest prison population figures for 2018.

Form: Report your medical condition (form STR1)
seen at 10:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

Use this form to report these medical conditions:

intracerebral haemorrhage stroke other related conditions

Check the list of health conditions...

National Statistics: A level and other 16 to 18 results: 2017 to 2018 (provisional)
seen at 10:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated '2018 provisional A level and other 16 to 18 results csv', 'Average point score local authority map for applied general students', 'Local authority tables', 'Average point score local authority...

Official Statistics: Flexible payments from pensions
seen at 10:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include 2018 Quarter 3.

Since April 2015, individuals aged 55 and over can access their defined contribution pension savings as they wish, subject to their marginal rate of income tax...

Guidance: Changes to children's social care services registered and/or inspected by Ofsted
seen at 10:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated section about registered managers leaving and new managers applying for registration.

This guidance covers:

the changes a registered provider and registered manager have to tell...
Guidance: Register as a provider of children's social care services
seen at 10:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated information for applicants who have lived abroad obtaining DBS certificates.

This guidance will help you decide whether you need to apply for registration and explains what processes your...

Form: Register as a children's social care provider: 'fit person' assessment questionnaires
seen at 10:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to highlight that applicants must use their own words to complete the forms.

You can apply online. Please note that social care providers and managers will need to apply online...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 10:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest banana prices.

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

Form: Report your medical condition (form STR1V)
seen at 10:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

Use this form to report these medical conditions:

intracerebral haemorrhage stroke other related conditions

Check the list of health conditions...

Guidance: Moldova – Consular Fees
seen at 10:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: consular fees updated for November 2018

A full list of Consular fees.

Guidance: Uganda: consular fees
seen at 10:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated Uganda's consular fee table for the month of November.

A full list of consular fees.

Guidance: Tunisia – Consular Fees
seen at 10:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have uploaded the fees for the month of November 2018.

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

To request this document in an alternative format such as braille...

Independent report: Sir Alex Allan review: executive summary
seen at 10:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Home Office Permanent Secretary, Sir Philip Rutnam, commissioned Sir Alex Allan to conduct an independent review into the support provided by Home Office officials to the then Home Secretary, Amber Rudd, immediately...

Transparency data: DWP's headcount and payroll data for September 2018
seen at 10:33, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

DWP publishes details about headcount and payroll costs for permanent staff and contractors on a monthly basis.

Transparency data: Workforce management information, 2018
seen at 10:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to add workplace management information for September 2018

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

Consultation: Pubs Code Consultation: Accounting for duty paid on alcohol and volumes of unsaleable draught products
seen at 10:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

This consultation sets out the guidance in relation to pub-owning businesses’ statutory obligations in connection with profit and loss statements under Schedule 2 to the Code. This guidance is designed to ensure...

Guidance: Information rights appeals: register of tribunal cases
seen at 10:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Register updated 2 November 2018.

The list includes the following details for each case:

appeal number the person or organisation who made the appeal Information Commissioner’s Office...
Research and analysis: Lead exposure in children: surveillance reports
seen at 10:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added first annual report from the Lead Exposure in Children Surveillance System (LEICSS) as part of the Health Protection Report HPR 12(39).

The aims of the Lead Exposure in Children Surveillance...

Decision: FE Commissioner intervention: Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
seen at 10:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

A summary of the Further Education (FE) Commissioner’s findings and recommendations following an intervention visit to Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College.

Apprenticeships and Skills Minister ...

Decision: FE Commissioner intervention: West Nottinghamshire College
seen at 10:32, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

A summary of the Further Education (FE) Commissioner’s findings and recommendations following an intervention visit to West Nottinghamshire College.

Apprenticeships and Skills Minister Anne Milton’s letter...

Billion dollar baby – ‘Unicorn’ turns five 🎈
seen at 10:31, 2 November in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).

On 2nd November 2013, the term ‘unicorn’ was used for the first time to describe a privately-owned tech company valued at over a billion dollars.

Coined five years ago by VC investor Aileen Lee in the ...

Press release: 11-year ban for road haulage boss driven to commit fraud
seen at 10:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

David Cooper, 55, from Blyth, Northumberland, was a director of CFM Transport Ltd (CFMT), based in Chester Le Street, Tyne and Wear.

Mr Cooper was a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) mechanic and driver for around...

Press release: Investigation shuts down multi-million ‘Ponzi’ property scheme
seen at 10:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Essex and London Properties Limited (ELP), was incorporated on 15 April 2005, with a registered office in Sidcup, Kent.

The company claimed to purchase properties with the intention of selling them on...

News story: Update 2: Leicester helicopter accident (G-VSKP)
seen at 10:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Further update on the Leicester helicopter accident (G-VSKP).

Update 2: 02 November 2018

Following the tragic helicopter accident on Saturday 27 October, our inspectors and support staff travelled...

Press release: ComparetheMarket home insurance deals could deny people better prices
seen at 10:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has investigated clauses used by the comparison site in its contracts which stop home insurers from quoting lower prices on rival sites and other channels.

...

News story: Essential maintenance to our online services
seen at 10:30, 2 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Maintenance scheduled for Saturday 10 November and Sunday 11 November.

You might experience issues with our online services from 8am to 5pm on Saturday 3 November.

We’ve also scheduled ...

October EU Environment Council (Claire Perry)
seen at 09:35, 2 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I attended the EU Environment Council in Luxembourg on 9 October. Dr Thérèse Coffey, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Environment, and Roseanna Cunningham, Scottish Cabinet Secretary for...

Tackling Serious and Organised Crime (Sajid Javid)
seen at 09:35, 2 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My first priority as Home Secretary is to keep the public safe. Today I have published a new, revised and updated, Serious and Organised Crime Strategy. The strategy has been laid before Parliament as Command...

Capital payment to an International Financial Institution - Contingent Liability (Philip Hammond)
seen at 09:35, 2 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today laying a Departmental Minute to advise that HM Treasury intends – subject to the standard procedure for notification to Parliament of the assumption of contingent liabilities as described below...

Local Government Update (James Brokenshire)
seen at 09:35, 2 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In the written statement of 12 March 2018, (HCWS535), my Rt Hon. Friend, the then Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Sajid Javid), told the House that there was consensus amongst...

October Agriculture and Fisheries Council (George Eustice)
seen at 09:34, 2 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Agriculture and Fisheries Council took place in Luxembourg on 15 October. The UK was represented by Katrina Williams, Deputy Permanent Representative to the EU, and Rory O’Donnell, Agriculture Counsellor...

Outcomes from the 67th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (George Eustice)
seen at 09:34, 2 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I was unable to attend this year’s meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC67) on the 10-14 September 2018 in Brazil due to pressing commitments in relation to the UK’s exit from the EU...

Consultation outcome: Parental bereavement leave and pay
seen at 09:34, 2 November in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Govt response published

We’re seeking views on key issues which will help to shape the policy on Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay, to ensure that the policy is right both for those who seek to...