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18 February 2019

Guidance: Panama – List of Service Providers
seen at 22:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New updates

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

Guidance: Panama – List of Service Providers
seen at 21:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New updates

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

Transparency data: Exmouth Marina dredging and disposal at Sprey Point
seen at 20:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added environmental report

The MMO granted a marine licence in August 2017 for maintenance dredging of Exmouth Marina and disposal of materials at the Sprey Point disposal site. The Sprey Point...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations
seen at 20:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury notice, 18/02/2019, ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Organisations (reg 2019/270).

UN Security Council Resolution 1267 (1999)

This resolution (and its successor...

Guidance: Current list of designated persons, terrorism and terrorist financing
seen at 20:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury Notice 18/02/2019 Terrorist and Terrorism Financing.

Following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1373 (2001...

FOI release: Defra Twitter accounts
seen at 20:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Ref: FOI2019/00698 A list of all Twitter accounts maintained for Defra by either employees or contractors as of 11 January 2019.

FOI release: Food waste
seen at 20:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

EIRs2019/00705: the number and weight of and money spent on food and drink items disposed of by the Department in 2018 - broken down by item.

FOI release: Government procurement cards 2016/17, 2017/18 and 2018/19 to date
seen at 20:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

FOI2019/00570: details of how much was spent using government procurement cards in 2016/17 and 2017/18, including a full breakdown by staff for 2017/18 and 2018/19 to date, and how many members of staff currently...

FOI release: Animal welfare in slaughterhouses
seen at 20:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

FOI2019/00462: total financial cost required to deliver animal welfare controls in all slaughterhouses in England each year.

News story: Home Secretary visits police centres preparing for EU exit
seen at 20:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).
News story: Home Secretary visits police centres preparing for EU exit
Press release: UK and Palestinian Authority sign trade continuity agreement
seen at 20:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Press release: UK and Palestinian Authority sign trade continuity agreement
Guidance: Colombia: consular fees
seen at 18:37, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: There is a new update effective from 16 February 2019.

A full list of Consular fees.

Corporate report: FCO Legal Directorate annual report 2017 to 2018
seen at 18:37, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

This annual report sets out the structure and strategic objectives of the FCO Legal Directorate. It highlights the main areas of work under each objective and outlines the Directorate’s priorities for the year...

Form: Notice of defence and counterstatement
seen at 18:37, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Form TM8 replaced - box 4 text amended.

Cost

No fee

You will need to submit a TM8N if you want to file a notice of defence for the use in revocation on the grounds of non-use.

Correspondence: Ministry of Justice statement in fee-paid judicial litigation: February 2019
seen at 18:37, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

MOJ’s letter to the Employment Tribunal confirms to all affected fee paid judicial office holders the MOJ approach to claims for pre 7 April 2000 service. All judges with an existing or potential claim (either...

Form: Request to add grounds to a notice of opposition
seen at 18:37, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Form TM7G form replaced - box 4 text amended.

Do not use this form if you wish to add grounds under 5(1) or 5(2), these can be requested by letter/email.

Do not use this form if you wish...

Form: Notice of fast track opposition and statement of grounds
seen at 18:37, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Form TM7F (Post 14 Jan 2019) box 3 amended.

Do not use this form if your grounds are not limited to Section 5(1) and/or 5(2) based on already registered or protected marks, use form TM7 ‘Notice...

Form: Notice of defence for the use in revocation on the grounds of non-use
seen at 18:37, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Form replaced - box 4 text amended.

Cost

No fee

You will need to submit a TM8 if you want to file, in either opposition or cancellation proceedings, a notice of defence and counterstatement...

Corporate report: Statement of Excesses 2017-18
seen at 18:37, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

This publication seeks authority for any spending by departments in the previous financial year that was outside of the plans contained in estimates and authorised by Parliament.

Decision: NPH Haulage Limited and Richard Dale
seen at 18:37, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner made orders to:

revoke the operator licence held by NPH Haulage Limited with effect from 8 February 2019 disqualify Richard Dale from acting as transport manager on any licence...
Promotional material: Anencephaly: description in brief
seen at 18:37, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Information leaflet reviewed and revised.

This publication explains the neural tube defect anencephaly, a condition screened for by an ultrasound scan as part of the NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening...

Guidance: Nigeria: Consular fees
seen at 18:37, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated consular fee table for Nigeria for the month of February, 2019

A full list of consular fees for services in Nigeria.

Decision: Viviago Limited, and Steven Barrie Logan
seen at 18:37, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner made order to:

revoke the operator licence held by Viviago Limited with effect from 23:45 on 11 March 2019 disqualify Viviago Limited from holding or obtaining an operator’s...
Promotional material: Spina bifida: information for parents
seen at 18:37, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

This leaflet explains spina bifida, a condition screened for by the NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme.

Information in the leaflet includes:

what spina bifida is, and how common it is how...
Guidance: Using Ofsted’s IDSR: early years foundation stage profile to key stage 4
seen at 18:37, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the anonymised reports for primary and key stage 4 to reflect recently published revised data.

The inspection data summary report (IDSR) is a new data report that replaces the inspection...

Policy paper: The UK’s Voluntary National Review of the Sustainable Development Goals: Fact Sheet
seen at 18:37, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised factsheet added, 18 February 2019

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals were adopted by 193 member states attending the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit in New York in 2015. ...

Decision: Swift Kerr Ltd
seen at 18:37, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner made orders to:

revoke the operator licence held by Swift Kerr Ltd with immediate effect disqualify Swift Kerr Ltd from holding or obtaining an operator’s licence in any traffic...
Corporate report: UK Voluntary National Review Engagement Events
seen at 18:37, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: First 'local delivery' event added

The UK is undertaking its first review of progress towards the 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development (also known as the Sustainable Development Goals). ...

Notice: Blaydon Quarry Landfill, Newcastle upon Tyne
seen at 18:36, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest update: 18 February 2019

This explains how the Environment Agency is working with Octagon Green Solutions Ltd, operators of Blaydon Quarry landfill, to reduce odour coming from the waste...

Guidance: Bosnia and Herzegovina: consular fees
seen at 18:36, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Attached updated list of consular fees.

In line with the changes to notarial and documentary services outlined in the Consular Strategy 2016-2020, not all services on the Consular Fee table are...

Guidance: Supervising Engineer Panel engineers: contact details
seen at 18:36, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated contact details for Supervising Engineer Panel.

As a reservoir owner or operator you are required to appoint a panel engineer for large raised reservoirs, including those classed as ‘high...

Transparency data: Exmouth Marina dredging and disposal at Sprey Point
seen at 18:36, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added environmental report

The MMO granted a marine licence in August 2017 for maintenance dredging of Exmouth Marina and disposal of materials at the Sprey Point disposal site. The Sprey Point...

Guidance: Argentina: consular fees
seen at 18:36, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Attached new consular fees table for 2018/19.

A full list of consular fees for Argentina.

Guidance: Actuarial assumptions for broad comparability assessments - February 2019
seen at 18:36, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

The actuarial assumptions set out in this document will be used for broad comparability assessments carried out by GAD under the Fair Deal 2013 policy, until further notice. They will also be used for broad ...

Guidance: Who is subject to financial sanctions in the UK?
seen at 18:36, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury notice, 18/02/2019, ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Organisations (reg 2019/270) and latest HM Treasury Notice 18/02/2019 Terrorist and Terrorism Financing.

The Office...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations
seen at 18:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury notice, 18/02/2019, ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Organisations (reg 2019/270).

UN Security Council Resolution 1267 (1999)

This resolution (and its successor...

Guidance: Current list of designated persons, terrorism and terrorist financing
seen at 18:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with latest HM Treasury Notice 18/02/2019 Terrorist and Terrorism Financing.

Following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1373 (2001...

Guidance: Privacy notice for users and visitors to buildings managed by Interserve
seen at 18:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated privacy notice.

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

FOI release: Defra Twitter accounts
seen at 18:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Ref: FOI2019/00698 A list of all Twitter accounts maintained for Defra by either employees or contractors as of 11 January 2019.

FOI release: Food waste
seen at 18:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

EIRs2019/00705: the number and weight of and money spent on food and drink items disposed of by the Department in 2018 - broken down by item.

Notice: CA15 7JR, United Utilities Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement- 017570068/V002
seen at 18:33, 18 February 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...

FOI release: Government procurement cards 2016/17, 2017/18 and 2018/19 to date
seen at 18:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

FOI2019/00570: details of how much was spent using government procurement cards in 2016/17 and 2017/18, including a full breakdown by staff for 2017/18 and 2018/19 to date, and how many members of staff currently...

Notice: SY14 7EL, Delph Estates Limited: environmental permit application advertisement- EPR/MB3099AV/A001.
seen at 18:33, 18 February 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...

FOI release: Animal welfare in slaughterhouses
seen at 18:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

FOI2019/00462: total financial cost required to deliver animal welfare controls in all slaughterhouses in England each year.

News story: Academy NW seminar: County lines - the inside story
seen at 18:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).
News story: Academy NW seminar: County lines - the inside story
News story: Jeremy Wright and Margot James to meet with US tech giants to discuss a safer internet
seen at 18:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).
News story: Jeremy Wright and Margot James to meet with US tech giants to discuss a safer internet
Press release: Outstanding Gateshead student awarded Lord Glenamara prize
seen at 18:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Press release: Outstanding Gateshead student awarded Lord Glenamara prize
Press release: UK and Israel sign trade continuity agreement
seen at 18:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Press release: UK and Israel sign trade continuity agreement
Press release: Government's asset management taskforce revamped
seen at 18:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Press release: Government's asset management taskforce revamped
International treaty: [MS No.13/2019] Revised Agreement on Government Procurement
seen at 16:35, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Revised Agreement on Government Procurement

International treaty: [MS No.12/2019] 1994 Agreement on Government Procurement
seen at 16:35, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Published title: 1994 Agreement on Government Procurement

International treaty: [CS USA No.5/2019] UK/USA: Agreement on Mutual Recognition
seen at 16:35, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Agreement on Mutual Recognition Between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: causative agents report for 2019
seen at 16:35, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 7, 2019.

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

Older weekly NOIDS causative ...

International treaty: [CS USA No.4/2019] UK/USA: Agreement on the Mutual Recognition of Certificates of Conformity for Marine Equipment
seen at 16:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America on the Mutual Recognition of Certificates of Conformity for Marine Equipment

Guidance: Tunisia – Consular Fees
seen at 16:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New update to the Consular Fees for February 2019

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

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

Guidance: Lithuania: lawyers
seen at 16:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Living in Lithuania update: updated lawyers list

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) does not accept any liability to any person or company for any financial loss or damage arising from the...

Guidance: Spain: consular fees
seen at 16:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Fee 23 and comments to existing fees

Fees are in euros and British pounds.

Guidance: Azerbaijan: translators
seen at 16:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list for 2019

The following list of translators and interpreters has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals. Please note that inclusion in these lists does not constitute...

Guidance: Estonia: consular fees
seen at 16:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New consular fees added

Fees are in euros and British pounds.

Guidance: Widening the availability of naloxone
seen at 16:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance to include use of nasal naloxone.

Regulations introduced in 2015 and amended in 2019 widened the availability of naloxone, a medicine which reverses the effects of a heroin (or...

Closed consultation: Air quality: non-road mobile machinery and red diesel – call for evidence
seen at 16:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a note to explain how many responses we received and how we're using them.

In order to improve air quality, particularly in our towns and cities, we are publishing a call for evidence into...

Guidance: Colombia: consular fees
seen at 16:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: There is a new update effective from 16 February 2019.

A full list of Consular fees.

Corporate report: FCO Legal Directorate annual report 2017 to 2018
seen at 16:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

This annual report sets out the structure and strategic objectives of the FCO Legal Directorate. It highlights the main areas of work under each objective and outlines the Directorate’s priorities for the year...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: MSC Global Ltd
seen at 16:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed order 10470238 added.

Application number 1739

Applicant Mediterranean Shipping Company (UK) Limited objected to the name used by MSC Global Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This...

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: UK Rothchild International Auction Co Ltd
seen at 16:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed order 11292060 added.

Application number 1827

Applicant N M Rothchild & Sons Ltd objected to the name used by UK Rothchild International Auction Co Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

Guidance: Company Names Tribunal undefended decisions and orders
seen at 16:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Signed orders 11292060 and 10470238 added.

Use this guide to find details of all our undefended decisions and orders.

Pre 2014 undefended decisions can be found via National...

Form: Notice of defence and counterstatement
seen at 16:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Form TM8 replaced - box 4 text amended.

Cost

No fee

You will need to submit a TM8N if you want to file a notice of defence for the use in revocation on the grounds of non-use.

Correspondence: Ministry of Justice statement in fee-paid judicial litigation: February 2019
seen at 16:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

MOJ’s letter to the Employment Tribunal confirms to all affected fee paid judicial office holders the MOJ approach to claims for pre 7 April 2000 service. All judges with an existing or potential claim (either...

Form: Request to add grounds to a notice of opposition
seen at 16:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Form TM7G form replaced - box 4 text amended.

Do not use this form if you wish to add grounds under 5(1) or 5(2), these can be requested by letter/email.

Do not use this form if you wish...

Form: Notice of fast track opposition and statement of grounds
seen at 16:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Form TM7F (Post 14 Jan 2019) box 3 amended.

Do not use this form if your grounds are not limited to Section 5(1) and/or 5(2) based on already registered or protected marks, use form TM7 ‘Notice...

Form: Notice of defence for the use in revocation on the grounds of non-use
seen at 16:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Form replaced - box 4 text amended.

Cost

No fee

You will need to submit a TM8 if you want to file, in either opposition or cancellation proceedings, a notice of defence and counterstatement...

Corporate report: Statement of Excesses 2017-18
seen at 16:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

This publication seeks authority for any spending by departments in the previous financial year that was outside of the plans contained in estimates and authorised by Parliament.

Decision: NPH Haulage Limited and Richard Dale
seen at 16:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner made orders to:

revoke the operator licence held by NPH Haulage Limited with effect from 8 February 2019 disqualify Richard Dale from acting as transport manager on any licence...
Promotional material: Anencephaly: description in brief
seen at 16:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Information leaflet reviewed and revised.

This publication explains the neural tube defect anencephaly, a condition screened for by an ultrasound scan as part of the NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening...

Guidance: Nigeria: Consular fees
seen at 16:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated consular fee table for Nigeria for the month of February, 2019

A full list of consular fees for services in Nigeria.

Decision: Viviago Limited, and Steven Barrie Logan
seen at 16:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner made order to:

revoke the operator licence held by Viviago Limited with effect from 23:45 on 11 March 2019 disqualify Viviago Limited from holding or obtaining an operator’s...
Promotional material: Spina bifida: information for parents
seen at 16:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

This leaflet explains spina bifida, a condition screened for by the NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme.

Information in the leaflet includes:

what spina bifida is, and how common it is how...
Guidance: Using Ofsted’s IDSR: early years foundation stage profile to key stage 4
seen at 16:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the anonymised reports for primary and key stage 4 to reflect recently published revised data.

The inspection data summary report (IDSR) is a new data report that replaces the inspection...

Policy paper: The UK’s Voluntary National Review of the Sustainable Development Goals: Fact Sheet
seen at 16:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised factsheet added, 18 February 2019

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals were adopted by 193 member states attending the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit in New York in 2015. ...

Decision: Swift Kerr Ltd
seen at 16:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner made orders to:

revoke the operator licence held by Swift Kerr Ltd with immediate effect disqualify Swift Kerr Ltd from holding or obtaining an operator’s licence in any traffic...
Corporate report: UK Voluntary National Review Engagement Events
seen at 16:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: First 'local delivery' event added

The UK is undertaking its first review of progress towards the 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development (also known as the Sustainable Development Goals). ...

Notice: Blaydon Quarry Landfill, Newcastle upon Tyne
seen at 16:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest update: 18 February 2019

This explains how the Environment Agency is working with Octagon Green Solutions Ltd, operators of Blaydon Quarry landfill, to reduce odour coming from the waste...

Guidance: Bosnia and Herzegovina: consular fees
seen at 16:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Attached updated list of consular fees.

In line with the changes to notarial and documentary services outlined in the Consular Strategy 2016-2020, not all services on the Consular Fee table are...

Guidance: Government Digital Service IT platform privacy notice
seen at 16:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

The Government Digital Service (GDS) has a secure IT platform and operating system for employees.

Privacy notices explain what we do with your data and how to contact us with any questions.

Guidance: Supervising Engineer Panel engineers: contact details
seen at 16:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated contact details for Supervising Engineer Panel.

As a reservoir owner or operator you are required to appoint a panel engineer for large raised reservoirs, including those classed as ‘high...

Transparency data: Exmouth Marina dredging and disposal at Sprey Point
seen at 16:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: added environmental report

The MMO granted a marine licence in August 2017 for maintenance dredging of Exmouth Marina and disposal of materials at the Sprey Point disposal site. The Sprey Point...

Guidance: Argentina: consular fees
seen at 16:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Attached new consular fees table for 2018/19.

A full list of consular fees for Argentina.

Guidance: Actuarial assumptions for broad comparability assessments - February 2019
seen at 16:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

The actuarial assumptions set out in this document will be used for broad comparability assessments carried out by GAD under the Fair Deal 2013 policy, until further notice. They will also be used for broad ...

Press release: Route unveiled for major new road and junction at Black Cat
seen at 16:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Press release: Route unveiled for major new road and junction at Black Cat
News story: Academy NW seminar: County lines - the inside story
seen at 16:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).
News story: Academy NW seminar: County lines - the inside story
Press release: First part of Mytholmroyd flood defences finished
seen at 16:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Press release: First part of Mytholmroyd flood defences finished
Press release: UK and Vanuatu unite to tackle marine litter
seen at 16:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Press release: UK and Vanuatu unite to tackle marine litter
News story: Defence Secretary announces first deployment for new sub-hunter aircraft
seen at 16:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).
News story: Defence Secretary announces first deployment for new sub-hunter aircraft
Press release: UK statement on Yemen welcoming progress on Stockholm agreement
seen at 16:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Press release: UK statement on Yemen welcoming progress on Stockholm agreement
News story: New veterans ID cards rolled out to service leavers
seen at 16:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).
News story: New veterans ID cards rolled out to service leavers
Decision: Suspending the accreditation requirement for GCSE Computer Science
seen at 14:51, 18 February in Search (Our copy).
Background

Section 138 of the Apprenticeships, Skills Children and Learning Act 2009 (‘the Act’) allows Ofqual to impose an accreditation requirement on specified qualifications, or descriptions of qualifications...

Regulation: Accreditation criterion
seen at 14:51, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added detail about the accreditation requirement for GCSE computer science being temporarily revised.

This document sets out the accreditation criterion we use to take decisions on accreditation...

Correspondence: Letters to suppliers from DFID about Brexit No Deal preparations
seen at 14:51, 18 February in Search (Our copy).
Brexit: No Deal Preparations

I write in follow-up to recent conversations DFID officials have held with your organisation in relation to planning for Exiting the European Union if a Withdrawal Agreement is not...

Guidance: Duty solicitor scheme boundary consultations
seen at 14:51, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consultation response to Burton on Trent police custody suite closure published

This page contains consultations on scheme boundary changes following police station and court closures. Also listed...

Form: General Register Office certificate application forms
seen at 14:51, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced all the documents with new versions.

Guidance notes and forms to order a birth, adoption, death, marriage or civil partnership certificate registered in England and Wales as well as events...

Regulation: GCSE (9 to 1) subject level conditions and requirements for computer science
seen at 14:51, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added new rules for qualifications with exams in or after 2022

These documents set out rules and regulations for GCSEs (9 to 1) in computer science. There are currently different rules for:

...
Consultation outcome: Future assessment arrangements for GCSE (9 to 1) computer science
seen at 14:50, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: In line with arrangements in place when the qualification was reformed, the following sentence has been added to page 10 of the decisions document: Students who wish to resit GCSE computer science in...

Guidance: Department for Education non-executive appointments
seen at 14:50, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated appointments for January 2019.

Details about appointments made to the department’s public bodies. Details include start and end dates of appointments, time commitment, remuneration, political...

Guidance: Guidance on the review of PPU arrangements under the Private Healthcare Market Investigation Order 2014
seen at 14:50, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

This guidance sets out the CMA’s approach to reviewing Private Patient Unit (PPU) arrangements. That is, arrangements for a private hospital operator to operate, manage, or otherwise provide privately-funded ...

Consultation outcome: Review of Private Patient Unit (PPU) arrangements
seen at 14:50, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Responses to the consultation published.

We are inviting views on the CMA’s approach when reviewing Private Patient Unit (PPU) arrangements. That is, arrangements for a private hospital operator...

Guidance: DFID Smart Rules: Better Programme Delivery
seen at 14:48, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New interim edition. Concept note information added.

The Smart Rules provide the operating framework for the Department for International Development’s (DFID’s) programmes. They do not cover non...

Official Statistics: Police recorded crime and outcomes open data tables
seen at 14:48, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Following publication of the “Crime in England and Wales, year to September 2018: open data” a further data reconciliation has identified a wrong figure appearing in “Police recorded crime open data ...

Guidance: Women in Economics
seen at 14:48, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New contact details Carolina.Salvaterra@beis.gov.uk and anna.woolf@culture.gov.uk

About Us What we are about

The work of economists in Government touches upon all aspects of life - from living...

Guidance: Tanzania – Consular Fees
seen at 14:48, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Changes to the Consular Fees Table with effect 16/02/2019

UK laws says we have to charge fees for some services.

Form: Smart Energy Savings (SENS) competition
seen at 14:47, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

The Smart Energy Savings (SENS) competition will support the development, trialling and evaluation of innovative feedback products and services that use smart meter data to help domestic consumers reduce their...

Guidance: Junior doctors' contract: equality analysis and family test
seen at 14:47, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The attachment 'Update: equalities statement, equalities analysis and family test' has been added. This information was previously under the 'details' heading on the page.

These documents provide...

Guidance: Ghana – Consular Fees
seen at 14:47, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Attached is an updated form for consular fees

A full list of Consular fees

Statutory guidance: Survey and inspection of fishing vessels chapters 1 to 17 (MSIS 27)
seen at 14:47, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest Chapter 7 added.

This guidance is for:

marine surveyors and inspectors fishing vessel owners fishing vessel builders others who need to know how Maritime and Coastguard agency...
Notice: FY5 4QD, Fox Brothers (Lancashire) Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement
seen at 14:47, 18 February 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: BN8 6JN, MDJ Light Brothers (Scrap Processers) Limited: environmental permit issued
seen at 14:46, 18 February 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: MDJ Light Brothers...
Guidance: Belarus: consular fees
seen at 14:46, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Consular fees Belarus February 2019

A full list of consular fees

Transparency data: UK Space Agency spending report: December 2018
seen at 14:46, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

The UK Space Agency publishes details of all its spending, both over £25,000 and under, on a monthly basis.

Guidance: Health and safety for major road schemes: managing temporary traffic management incursions
seen at 14:46, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated document

Guidance on managing temporary traffic management incursions whilst working on Highways England’s construction projects.

This document forms part of the ‘Raising...

Guidance: Exporting nuclear-related items after the UK leaves the EU
seen at 14:46, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Companies need to register to use the new Open General Export Licence before exporting Dual-Use items to the EU or the Channel Islands.

Companies will continue to require an export licence to export...

Guidance: Universal Credit statistics: background information and methodology
seen at 14:46, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated background information and methodology document - revised to support the latest release of Universal Credit statistics on 19 February 2018. The revised version is dated February 2019.

The...

International treaty: [MS No.11/2019] Revised Agreement on Government Procurement
seen at 14:38, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Revised Agreement on Government Procurement

International treaty: [MS No.12/2019] 1994 Agreement on Government Procurement
seen at 14:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Published title: 1994 Agreement on Government Procurement

Guidance: Applying for a UK visa in North Macedonia
seen at 14:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

The British Embassy in North Macedonia does not handle visa applications, as the process is managed by a commercial partner.

International treaty: [CS USA No.5/2019] UK/USA: Agreement on Mutual Recognition
seen at 14:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Agreement on Mutual Recognition Between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: causative agents report for 2019
seen at 14:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 7, 2019.

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

Older weekly NOIDS causative ...

International treaty: [CS USA No.4/2019] UK/USA: Agreement on the Mutual Recognition of Certificates of Conformity for Marine Equipment
seen at 14:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Published title: Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America on the Mutual Recognition of Certificates of Conformity for Marine Equipment

Guidance: Tunisia – Consular Fees
seen at 14:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New update to the Consular Fees for February 2019

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

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

Guidance: Lithuania: lawyers
seen at 14:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Living in Lithuania update: updated lawyers list

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) does not accept any liability to any person or company for any financial loss or damage arising from the...

Guidance: Spain: consular fees
seen at 14:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Addition of Fee 23 and comments to existing fees

Fees are in euros and British pounds.

Guidance: Azerbaijan: translators
seen at 14:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated list for 2019

The following list of translators and interpreters has been prepared for the convenience of British Nationals. Please note that inclusion in these lists does not constitute...

Guidance: Estonia: consular fees
seen at 14:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: New consular fees added

Fees are in euros and British pounds.

Building a culture not a cult – #WeAreTechNation
seen at 14:31, 18 February in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).

Working so closely with scaling tech companies, we hear an awful lot about the importance of company culture. By now, we’ve held scaling sessions on it for our growth programme cohorts, we’ve blogged about...

News story: Will you Trust your Instincts? Project Servator launches at Hunterston
seen at 14:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).
News story: Will you Trust your Instincts? Project Servator launches at Hunterston
Speech: Beyond prison, redefining punishment: David Gauke speech
seen at 14:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Speech: Beyond prison, redefining punishment: David Gauke speech
News story: New research on the long-term health of 2 groups of older veterans
seen at 14:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).
News story: New research on the long-term health of 2 groups of older veterans
Press release: UK aid protecting women from trafficking in Burma – and helping them into jobs
seen at 14:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Press release: UK aid protecting women from trafficking in Burma – and helping them into jobs
Guidance: Lithuania: consular fees
seen at 11:35, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated consular fees for February in exchange for January's edition.

Fees are in British pounds and euros.

Guidance: Apprenticeship funding bands
seen at 11:35, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have updated the apprenticeship standards: funding bands.

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

Guidance: Ghana – Consular Fees
seen at 11:35, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Attached new consular fees for February

A full list of Consular fees

Transparency data: GLD, AGO and HMCPSI GPC transactions over £500, November 2018
seen at 11:35, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

GPC data for Government Legal Department, Attorney General’s Office and HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate, for November 2018.

Transparency data: GLD, AGO and HMCPSI GPC transactions over £500, October 2018
seen at 11:35, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

GPC data for Government Legal Department, Attorney General’s Office and HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate, for October 2018.

Transparency data: GLD, AGO and HMCPSI GPC transactions over £500, September 2018
seen at 11:35, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

As part of the commitment to greater transparency, GLD is publishing data on all Government Procurement Card transactions of £500 and above.

Transparency data: GLD, AGO, HMCPSI: transactions over £25,000: November 2018
seen at 11:35, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

This document details GLD, AGO, HMCPSI spend greater than £25,000 in November 2018.

Transparency data: GLD, AGO, HMCPSI: transactions over £25,000: October 2018
seen at 11:35, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

This document details GLD, AGO, HMCPSI spend greater than £25,000 in October 2018.

Transparency data: Coal Authority financial transactions: April 2018
seen at 11:35, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

The government is committed to setting new standards for transparency so the public can more easily see how and where taxpayers’ money is being spent and hold politicians, government departments and public bodies...

Transparency data: GLD, AGO, HMCPSI: transactions over £25,000: September 2018
seen at 11:35, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

This document details GLD, AGO, HMCPSI spend greater than £25,000 in September 2018.

Guidance: Portugal: consular fees
seen at 11:35, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated consular fees for February

Fees are in euros and British pounds.

Transparency data: Coal Authority financial transactions: May 2018
seen at 11:35, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

The government is committed to setting new standards for transparency so the public can more easily see how and where taxpayers’ money is being spent and hold politicians, government departments and public bodies...

Transparency data: Coal Authority financial transactions: June 2018
seen at 11:35, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

The government is committed to setting new standards for transparency so the public can more easily see how and where taxpayers’ money is being spent and hold politicians, government departments and public bodies...

Transparency data: Coal Authority financial transactions: July 2018
seen at 11:35, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

The government is committed to setting new standards for transparency so the public can more easily see how and where taxpayers’ money is being spent and hold politicians, government departments and public bodies...

Transparency data: Coal Authority financial transactions: August 2018
seen at 11:35, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

The government is committed to setting new standards for transparency so the public can more easily see how and where taxpayers’ money is being spent and hold politicians, government departments and public bodies...

Transparency data: Coal Authority financial transactions: September 2018
seen at 11:35, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

The government is committed to setting new standards for transparency so the public can more easily see how and where taxpayers’ money is being spent and hold politicians, government departments and public bodies...

Transparency data: Coal Authority financial transactions: October 2018
seen at 11:35, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

The government is committed to setting new standards for transparency so the public can more easily see how and where taxpayers’ money is being spent and hold politicians, government departments and public bodies...

Transparency data: Coal Authority financial transactions: November 2018
seen at 11:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

The government is committed to setting new standards for transparency so the public can more easily see how and where taxpayers’ money is being spent and hold politicians, government departments and public bodies...

Transparency data: Coal Authority financial transactions: December 2018
seen at 11:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

The government is committed to setting new standards for transparency so the public can more easily see how and where taxpayers’ money is being spent and hold politicians, government departments and public bodies...

Guidance: Drug Safety Update: monthly PDF newsletter
seen at 11:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: February 2019 update

You can search for individual articles in our online version of the Drug Safety Update.

Previous monthly editions of Drug Safety Update are available on the <...

Transparency data: GAD spend greater than £25,000: 2019
seen at 11:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

In May 2010 the Coalition Government set up new standards for transparency in government. All Departments have committed to publish any spend over &pound;25,000.

Notice: inSIGHT archive
seen at 11:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest editions added.

inSIGHT is a regular defence, science and technology eBulletin written for the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory’s (Dstl’s) external suppliers. It covers the latest...

Notice: Insight: read the latest edition
seen at 11:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest edition added

Insight is a regular eBulletin written for the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory’s (Dstl’s) external suppliers. It covers the latest science and technology news and...

Guidance: Lowland Grazing Offer: Countryside Stewardship
seen at 11:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to How to apply online guidance

You can apply for the Lowland Grazing Offer from 18 February 2019. You must submit your application by 31 July 2019.

Apply online

You can apply...

Guidance: Upland Offer: Countryside Stewardship
seen at 11:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added link to how to apply online guidance

You can apply for the Upland Offer, from 18 February 2019. You must submit your application by 31 July 2019.

Apply online

You can apply online...

Promotional material: Clergy newsletters
seen at 11:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Newsletter edition 8 published.

The clergy newsletter from the General Register Office contains news, guidance and handy tips for registering marriages.

Promotional material: Secretary for marriages newsletter
seen at 11:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Newsletter editions 4 and 5 published.

Copies of the General Register Office’s newsletter for marriage registrars in synagogues.

Guidance: Bahrain – Consular Fees
seen at 11:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Consular Fees Bahrain February 2019.

A full list of Consular fees

Promotional material: Authorised persons newsletters
seen at 11:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Newsletter edition 9 published.

The General Register Office’s authorised persons newsletters contain news, guidance and handy tips for people authorised to register marriages.

Guidance: Cervical screening: coverage and data
seen at 11:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for June 2018.

Public Health England (PHE) has developed and identified resources to support local GPs, CCGs, local authorities and others to plan and evaluate initiatives around screening...

Form: Report your medical condition (form DG1V)
seen at 11:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

Use this form to report drug problems.

Use a different form to report this condition if you only have a car or motorcycle licence.

Find out what happens...

Guidance: Compensation Recovery Unit bulletins
seen at 11:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Published Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) bulletin on Freephone telephone numbers.

The Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) issues bulletins to keep customers informed about its activities. ...

Open consultation: National Data Guardian: a consultation on priorities
seen at 11:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

In December 2018 Parliament passed a law to place the role of the National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care (NDG) on a statutory footing. This law gives the NDG the ability to issue guidance about...

Correspondence: Advice on 2,4-Dinitrophenol
seen at 11:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

ACMD chair, Owen Bowden-Jones, writes to Victoria Atkins to recommend that the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 is not the appropriate control mechanism for 2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP).

This letter provides the ACMD...

Policy paper: Chancellor letter to Sir John Armitt: National Infrastructure Commission study on economic regulation
seen at 11:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

The Chancellor has written to Sir John Armitt to set out the terms of reference for the National Infrastructure Commission study on economic regulation. The study will look at how to ensure regulators have the...

Guidance: Hungary: consular fees
seen at 11:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The consular fee table is updated.

Fees are in British Pounds and Hungarian Forint.

Decision: CAC Outcome: Unite the Union & Clugston Distribution Services Ltd
seen at 11:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/1083(2019) Unite the Union & Clugston Distribution Services Ltd - Acceptance Decision issued.

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in...
Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 11:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added: Dartmoor 6 week firing notice week commencing 18 February 2019

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

Guidance: Japan – Consular Fees
seen at 11:33, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated Consular Fees table 18 Feb 2019

A full list of Consular fees

Building a culture not a cult – #WeAreTechNation
seen at 11:32, 18 February in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).

Working so closely with scaling tech companies, we hear an awful lot about the importance of company culture. By now, we’ve held scaling sessions on it for our growth programme cohorts, we’ve blogged about...

News story: Apply to the Attorney General’s London A, B or C Panel of junior counsel
seen at 11:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).
News story: Apply to the Attorney General’s London A, B or C Panel of junior counsel
Press release: Whitehall loses one of its best and brightest - Charles Farr
seen at 11:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Press release: Whitehall loses one of its best and brightest - Charles Farr
Press release: Justice Secretary David Gauke sets out long-term for justice
seen at 11:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Press release: Justice Secretary David Gauke sets out long-term for justice
Press release: Ancient migration mystery could be solved after eels fitted with satellite tags
seen at 11:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Press release: Ancient migration mystery could be solved after eels fitted with satellite tags
News story: Innovative ideas to change the world: new business funding
seen at 11:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).
News story: Innovative ideas to change the world: new business funding
News story: Out-of-this-World! Citizen Science brings Astronomy Data to Dstl
seen at 11:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).
News story: Out-of-this-World! Citizen Science brings Astronomy Data to Dstl
Press release: Countryside Stewardship opens for applications in 2019
seen at 11:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Press release: Countryside Stewardship opens for applications in 2019
Press release: Welsh Secretary discusses Wylfa Newydd Future at Hitachi HQ
seen at 11:30, 18 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Press release: Welsh Secretary discusses Wylfa Newydd Future at Hitachi HQ
Transparency data: Geographical names index
seen at 10:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated country name Macedonia to North Macedonia

These are the current British English-language names and descriptive terms for countries and territories, as well as their citizens. These names...

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 10:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 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 the item but...

Research and analysis: Quarterly qualifying defence contract statistics: Q3 2018/19
seen at 10:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

This bulletin is part of a regular published series of statistical reports, containing analysis of key QDC/QSC information. Analysis of all contracts that became a QDC/QSC between 1 April 2015 and 31 December...

Statistical data set: Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices, weekly average
seen at 10:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Replaced weekly datasets to include week ending 15 February 2019 data.

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

Guidance: Open general export licence (software and source code for military goods)
seen at 10:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Licence republished following addition of control list entry ML21.b.4.

This revised open general export licence (OGEL) allows, subject to certain conditions, the export of a wide range of software...

Guidance: Open general export licence (military goods, software and technology)
seen at 10:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Licence republished following addition of control list entry ML21.b.4.

This open general export licence (OGEL) allows, subject to certain conditions, the export or transfer of goods, software or...

Guidance: Open general export licence (military goods, software and technology: government or NATO end use)
seen at 10:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Licence republished following addition of control list entry ML21.b.4.

This open general export licence (OGEL) allows, subject to certain conditions, the export of military goods, software or technology...

Guidance: Future Accommodation Model: what you need to know
seen at 10:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the 'latest updates' section of the guidance.

Information about the MOD Future Accommodation Model (FAM), its aims and who it may affect.

Guidance: PAYE draft forms: specifications for substitute forms P60
seen at 10:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The ‘Specifications for substitute forms P60: RD1’ has been added for 2019 to 2020.

These specifications explain how to design P60 ‘End of Year Certificate’ substitute forms. Employers and software...

Guidance: Selective Schools Expansion Fund
seen at 10:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Guidance and application form updated.

This guidance is for academy trusts and local authorities.

It applies to academies and local-authority-maintained schools.

The Selective Schools...

Guidance: Rural Payments: registering and updating your details
seen at 10:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to 'What you can use Rural Payments for'.

What is the Rural Payments service?

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

Notice: Medicines: terminated and cancelled manufacturing and wholesale dealer licences
seen at 10:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: February 2019 update

Termination of a licence, authorisation or registration takes place at the request of the holder of the licence, authorisation or registrant, for example, the business decides...

Notice: Register of brokers authorised to deal in human medicines
seen at 10:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: February 2019 update

A publicly available UK register for national health regulators in other European Economic Area (EEA) member states to check who is an authorised broker in the UK.

...

Decision: Medicines: new manufacturing and wholesale dealer licences
seen at 10:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: February 2019 update

This document lists all the new manufacturer or wholesale dealer licences that have been granted by MHRA for the previous year.

This list is updated every month.

Guidance: Lithuania: consular fees
seen at 10:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated consular fees for February in exchange for January's edition.

Fees are in British pounds and euros.

Guidance: Apprenticeship funding bands
seen at 10:34, 18 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have updated the apprenticeship standards: funding bands.

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