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29 April 2019

Speech: At this holy time of year, we urge the new mandates to pursue a lasting legacy of peace.
seen at 23:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Speech: At this holy time of year, we urge the new mandates to pursue a lasting legacy of peace.
Transparency data: HS2 Ltd new burdens
seen at 21:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Home to School Bus Service burden added

The Doctrine requires that the net additional costs of all new burdens placed on local authorities by central government is assessed and fully and properly...

Transparency data: Insolvency Statistics: policy and procedures
seen at 21:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2019 update of policy and procedures

All Official Statistics produced by the Insolvency Service are published in accordance with how national and official statistics are assured produced...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations
seen at 20:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with Latest HM Treasury notice, 29/04/2019, ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Organisations (Reg 2019/663).

UN Security Council Resolution 1267 (1999)

This resolution (and its successor...

Transparency data: HMT spend greater than £25,000: October 2018
seen at 20:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

This document details HMT spend greater than £25,000.

Transparency data: HMT spend greater than £25,000: November 2018
seen at 20:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

This document details HMT spend greater than £25,000.

Transparency data: HMT spend greater than £25,000: December 2018
seen at 20:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

This document details HMT spend greater than £25,000.

Transparency data: HS2 Ltd new burdens
seen at 20:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Home to School Bus Service burden added

The Doctrine requires that the net additional costs of all new burdens placed on local authorities by central government is assessed and fully and properly...

Transparency data: Insolvency Statistics: policy and procedures
seen at 20:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: 2019 update of policy and procedures

All Official Statistics produced by the Insolvency Service are published in accordance with how national and official statistics are assured produced...

Press release: Routes into Construction for Women
seen at 20:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Press release: Routes into Construction for Women
Guidance: Defence Medical Services training courses and fellowships
seen at 18:35, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added update of Schedule of Defence Medical Services (DMS) training courses 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020.

Official list of Defence Medical Services training courses, detailing face to face courses...

Corporate report: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Business Plan 2019 to 20
seen at 18:35, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

This plan covers:

strategic context key achievements from last financial year finance overview key actions to deliver our corporate strategy in 2019/20
Guidance: Interception of non-compliant solid wood packaging material and other material imports
seen at 18:35, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The following document has been added to this page: - Interceptions of non-compliant solid wood packaging and other material: 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019

These infographics inform importers ...

Consultation outcome: Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017: Implementing the Act
seen at 18:35, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response published.

This consultation seeks views on the department’s proposals for bringing the Act into force with the object of implementing the Act as smoothly and successfully as...

Guidance: Democratic Republic of Congo – List of Lawyers
seen at 18:35, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have updated the list of lawyers in DRC.

The following list of lawyers has been prepared by the British Embassy Kinshasa for the convenience of British Nationals who may require legal advice...

Notice: Current catch limits: 10 metres and under pool
seen at 18:35, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Catch limits updated in line with variation of 29 April 2019

Your catch limits are in your vessel licence annexe and can be varied through the year. Your fishing vessel licence annex will...

Decision: CAC Outcome: IWGB & CIS Security Limited
seen at 18:35, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/1091(2019) IWGB & CIS Security Limited- Acceptance Decision issued.

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views of the parties...
Guidance: List of translators and interpreters in DRC
seen at 18:35, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have updated our list of translators and interpreters in DRC

List of translators and interpreters in DRC

Prepared by British Embassy Kinshasa

(www.gov.uk)

The following...

Notice: Current catch limits: over 10 metre non-sector pool
seen at 18:35, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Catch limits updated in line with variation of 29 April 2019

Your catch limits are in your vessel licence annexe - Category A, Category A - Islands, Category B and Category...

Guidance: Advice for decision making: staff guide
seen at 18:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised ADM chapters: F2 – Memo ADM 9/18 incorporated, paragraphs F2136 & F2137 removed, together with references and examples throughout to owner occupier payments and loans Memo ADM 4/18 incorporated...

Guidance: Health and safety for major road schemes: plant and equipment
seen at 18:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added amended document

Best practice standards setting the health and safety requirements for items of operated plant machinery used frequently on civil engineering projects.

This document...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 18:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Dartmoor 6 week firing notice week commencing 29 April 2019.

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

Guidance: Banning the sale of alcohol below the cost of duty plus VAT
seen at 18:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance and calculator.

This guidance provides a single point of reference for suppliers of alcohol and local authorities in England and Wales for banning the sale of alcohol below the...

Statistical data set: Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in the UK
seen at 18:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated report: Non-obligated WEEE received at approved authorised treatment facilities and approved exporters.

Summary reports for the amount of:

new electrical and electronic equipment...
Research and analysis: Examination Reform: Impact of Linear and Modular Examinations at GCSE
seen at 18:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

This report is a culmination of research into the effects of structural reform upon grading outcomes, teachers’ changes of practice and the impact of the reform for different groups of pupils. We conclude, from...

Official Statistics: Schedule of updates for HMRC's statistics
seen at 18:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The documents have been updated to include details of the first release of experimental statistics on the Scottish VAT assignment.

Exact dates of these publications are announced no later than ...

Open consultation: Opt-out organ donation: organs and tissues excluded from the new system
seen at 18:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

This consultation asks people for their views on which organs and tissues should be excluded from the new opt-out organ donation system.

From 2020, everyone in England over the age of 18 will be considered...

Notice: IPCC report: Climate change 2021 - the physical science basis: call for expert reviewers
seen at 18:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) invites experts to express their interest in becoming Expert Reviewers for the First Order Draft (FOD) of the IPCC AR6 Working Group I report.

The ...

Guidance: Financial sanctions, ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations
seen at 18:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with Latest HM Treasury notice, 29/04/2019, ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Organisations (Reg 2019/663).

UN Security Council Resolution 1267 (1999)

This resolution (and its successor...

Guidance: Who is subject to financial sanctions in the UK?
seen at 18:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with Latest HM Treasury notice, 29/04/2019, ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Organisations (Reg 2019/663).

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) publishes a list of all those...

Transparency data: HMT spend greater than £25,000: October 2018
seen at 18:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

This document details HMT spend greater than £25,000.

Transparency data: HMT spend greater than £25,000: November 2018
seen at 18:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

This document details HMT spend greater than £25,000.

Transparency data: HMT spend greater than £25,000: December 2018
seen at 18:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

This document details HMT spend greater than £25,000.

Press release: Yemen Quad meeting in London: joint declaration
seen at 18:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Press release: Yemen Quad meeting in London: joint declaration
News story: London seminar: Overcoming the barriers to change for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic young offenders
seen at 18:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
News story: London seminar: Overcoming the barriers to change for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic young offenders
Press release: Dr Liam Fox launches new international programs to boost UK fintech industry
seen at 18:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Press release: Dr Liam Fox launches new international programs to boost UK fintech industry
Press release: UK outstrips other EU nations as top investment destination in Europe
seen at 18:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Press release: UK outstrips other EU nations as top investment destination in Europe
News story: Burglary taskforce will drive work to combat house break-ins
seen at 18:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
News story: Burglary taskforce will drive work to combat house break-ins
Press release: Oman: Middle East Minister attends 15th Oman Joint Working Group
seen at 18:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Press release: Oman: Middle East Minister attends 15th Oman Joint Working Group
Guidance: Notes for readers in the English grammar, punctuation and spelling tests
seen at 16:47, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2019 test cycle. There are no changes from the 2018 guidance.

This document provides examples to show how particular types of questions in the 2019 key stage 1 and key stage 2 English...

Guidance: Key stage 1: phonics screening check administration guidance
seen at 16:47, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2019 test cycle.

Use this information to:

understand your statutory requirements relating to the phonics screening check plan for the check administer the check submit...
Transparency data: Committee on Standards in Public Life 265th meeting Thursday 21 March 2019: agenda and minutes
seen at 16:47, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

To request meeting agendas and minutes prior to January 2017 contact: public@public-standards.gov.uk.

Transparency data: North-west London and south-central England headteacher board
seen at 16:47, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added draft agenda for 15 May 2019.

The North-west London and south-central England headteacher board supports Regional Schools Commissioner Martin Post.

Read about the responsibilities...

Guidance: Phonics screening check: sample materials and training video
seen at 16:47, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2019 test cycle. No amendments from 2018 version.

Check administrators should use the sample materials and training video when preparing to administer the phonics screening check...

Transparency data: North of England headteacher board
seen at 16:47, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added draft agenda for 2 May 2019.

The North of England headteacher board supports Regional Schools Commissioner Janet Renou.

Read about the responsibilities of headteacher boards...

Transparency data: Lancashire and west Yorkshire headteacher board
seen at 16:47, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added draft agenda for 16 May 2019.

The Lancashire and west Yorkshire headteacher board supports Regional Schools Commissioner Vicky Beer.

Read about the responsibilities of headteacher...

Transparency data: West Midlands headteacher board
seen at 16:47, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added draft agenda for 16 May 2019.

The West Midlands headteacher board supports Regional Schools Commissioner Andrew Warren.

Read about the responsibilities of headteacher boards...

Transparency data: Headteacher board meetings schedule and preparation templates
seen at 16:47, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Schedule of headteacher board meetings 2019 to 2020'.

These documents relate to headteacher boards.

Decision: National Grid Ventures, Nautilus electricity interconnector
seen at 16:47, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Direction by the Secretary of State relating to the Nautilus interconnector.

Date of decision

29 April 2019

Company / location

National Grid Ventures

Type of project / Consent requested <...
Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: causative agents report for 2019
seen at 16:46, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 17, 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...

Notice: Notice 205: official customs seals and trader sealing
seen at 16:46, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 3.1.2 updated about re-approval to use 'special seals and Section 4 updated to tell traders of new seals that meet customs requirements.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 205 (December...

Policy paper: National Insurance (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Bill – Factsheet
seen at 16:46, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

The Bill introduces an important simplification of the tax system that helps to more closely align the Income Tax and NICs treatment of termination awards and sporting testimonials. Currently, the fact that termination...

Guidance: Defence Medical Services training courses and fellowships
seen at 16:46, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added update of Schedule of Defence Medical Services (DMS) training courses 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020.

Official list of Defence Medical Services training courses, detailing face to face courses...

Statutory guidance: Fishing vessel licence variations
seen at 16:46, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Variation effective from 1 May 2019 added

Variations occur to reflect changes in quota limits and closures or openings of sea areas.

Check your licence

It is your responsibility to check...

Corporate report: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Business Plan 2019 to 20
seen at 16:46, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

This plan covers:

strategic context key achievements from last financial year finance overview key actions to deliver our corporate strategy in 2019/20
Guidance: Interception of non-compliant solid wood packaging material and other material imports
seen at 16:46, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The following document has been added to this page: - Interceptions of non-compliant solid wood packaging and other material: 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019

These infographics inform importers ...

Guidance: Medical repatriation companies in the UK
seen at 16:46, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List updated April 2019

List of medical repatriation companies for British nationals who are seriously ill or injured abroad.

Disclaimer

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) provides...

Consultation outcome: Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017: Implementing the Act
seen at 16:46, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Government response published.

This consultation seeks views on the department’s proposals for bringing the Act into force with the object of implementing the Act as smoothly and successfully as...

Guidance: Early years initial teacher training (ITT) providers
seen at 16:46, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added details for University of Derby, as removed in error.

Find an early years ITT training provider with places available for your qualification level.

Guidance: Democratic Republic of Congo – List of Lawyers
seen at 16:46, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have updated the list of lawyers in DRC.

The following list of lawyers has been prepared by the British Embassy Kinshasa for the convenience of British Nationals who may require legal advice...

Notice: Current catch limits: 10 metres and under pool
seen at 16:46, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Catch limits updated in line with variation of 29 April 2019

Your catch limits are in your vessel licence annexe and can be varied through the year. Your fishing vessel licence annex will...

Decision: CAC Outcome: IWGB & CIS Security Limited
seen at 16:46, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: TUR1/1091(2019) IWGB & CIS Security Limited- Acceptance Decision issued.

The decisions set out:

names of CAC panel members name of the case manager issue in dispute views of the parties...
Guidance: List of translators and interpreters in DRC
seen at 16:46, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have updated our list of translators and interpreters in DRC

List of translators and interpreters in DRC

Prepared by British Embassy Kinshasa

(www.gov.uk)

The following...

Notice: Current catch limits: over 10 metre non-sector pool
seen at 16:46, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Catch limits updated in line with variation of 29 April 2019

Your catch limits are in your vessel licence annexe - Category A, Category A - Islands, Category B and Category...

Guidance: Advice for decision making: staff guide
seen at 16:45, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Revised ADM chapters: F2 – Memo ADM 9/18 incorporated, paragraphs F2136 & F2137 removed, together with references and examples throughout to owner occupier payments and loans Memo ADM 4/18 incorporated...

Guidance: Health and safety for major road schemes: plant and equipment
seen at 16:45, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added amended document

Best practice standards setting the health and safety requirements for items of operated plant machinery used frequently on civil engineering projects.

This document...

Guidance: Dartmoor firing times
seen at 16:45, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Dartmoor 6 week firing notice week commencing 29 April 2019.

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

Guidance: Banning the sale of alcohol below the cost of duty plus VAT
seen at 16:45, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance and calculator.

This guidance provides a single point of reference for suppliers of alcohol and local authorities in England and Wales for banning the sale of alcohol below the...

Guidance: Ethnic minority employment bulletins
seen at 16:45, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added guidance on initiatives that Local Enterprise Partnerships can adopt to address the ethnic minority employment gap.

Ethnic minority employment bulletins provide Local Enterprise Partnerships...

Statistical data set: Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in the UK
seen at 16:45, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated report: Non-obligated WEEE received at approved authorised treatment facilities and approved exporters.

Summary reports for the amount of:

new electrical and electronic equipment...
Notice: HP14 3XX, Mr. Hamid Hakimzadeh: environmental permit application advertisement- EPR/LB3891AE/A001
seen at 16:45, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

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

Research and analysis: Examination Reform: Impact of Linear and Modular Examinations at GCSE
seen at 16:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

This report is a culmination of research into the effects of structural reform upon grading outcomes, teachers’ changes of practice and the impact of the reform for different groups of pupils. We conclude, from...

Guidance: FE Commissioner visits and reports
seen at 16:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

This is primarily aimed at:

governors principals finance directors and senior leadership teams of further education (FE) colleges sixth form colleges and designated institutions
Official Statistics: Schedule of updates for HMRC's statistics
seen at 16:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The documents have been updated to include details of the first release of experimental statistics on the Scottish VAT assignment.

Exact dates of these publications are announced no later than ...

Open consultation: Opt-out organ donation: organs and tissues excluded from the new system
seen at 16:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

This consultation asks people for their views on which organs and tissues should be excluded from the new opt-out organ donation system.

From 2020, everyone in England over the age of 18 will be considered...

News story: Penny Mordaunt welcomes China move on international development
seen at 16:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
News story: Penny Mordaunt welcomes China move on international development
News story: Travel advice for the European Games in Belarus, 21-30 June 2019
seen at 16:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
News story: Travel advice for the European Games in Belarus, 21-30 June 2019
News story: Review of the Local Government Pension Scheme Northern Ireland actuarial valuation
seen at 16:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
News story: Review of the Local Government Pension Scheme Northern Ireland actuarial valuation
News story: Smart energy systems: apply for funding
seen at 16:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
News story: Smart energy systems: apply for funding
News story: London seminar: Overcoming the barriers to change for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic young offenders
seen at 16:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
News story: London seminar: Overcoming the barriers to change for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic young offenders
Equality (Amendment and Revocation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
seen at 15:56, 29 April in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under section 8(2) of that Act) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
European Qualifications (Pharmacists) (Amendment etc) (EU Exit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019
seen at 15:56, 29 April in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c.16) in order to address failures of domestic legislation to operate effectively and other deficiencies arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
Consumer Protection (Enforcement) (Amendment etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
seen at 15:56, 29 April in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c.16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under sections 8(2)(b), (c), (d) and (g)) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
Patents (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
seen at 15:56, 29 April in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers in section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c.18) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union in relation to patents and connected areas including supplementary protection certificates.
European Research Infrastructure Consortium (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
seen at 15:56, 29 April in Statutory Instruments (Our copy).
These Regulations amend provisions deriving from EU legislation relating to European research infrastructure consortia which have been retained in domestic law under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 as retained EU law. The amendments address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under section 8(2)(a), (d), (e) and (g) of that Act) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
Corporate report: Financial Reporting Advisory Board minutes and associated papers: 22 November 2018
seen at 15:55, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Minutes taken from the Financial Reporting Advisory Board (FRAB) meeting held on 22 November 2018, and associated documents.

Guidance: Climate impacts tool
seen at 15:55, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency has developed a tool to help staff understand climate risks and address them in our strategies and plans. The Climate impacts tool provides a simple description of potential future challenges...

Guidance: Local area SEND inspections: information for families
seen at 15:55, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revisit dates for the London Borough of Brent.

Information for families

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspect local areas together to see how effectively they fulfil their...

National Statistics: HMRC statistics: pre-release access list
seen at 15:55, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated the pre-release access list.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) maintains a record of all of those who have pre-release access to National Statistics. The people listed are given pre-release...

Guidance: Police response to victims of modern slavery
seen at 15:55, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Super-complaint from Hestia regarding the policies and practices of all police forces in England and Wales with respect to the standard of support that victims of modern slavery receive.

Her Majesty’s...

Guidance: Police use of protective measures in cases of violence against women and girls
seen at 15:53, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Super-complaint from the Centre for Women’s Justice regarding the policies and practices of all police forces in England and Wales with respect to the use of:

bail conditions arrest for breach of non...
Correspondence: Surveillance Camera Commissoner response to the Department for Transport consultation on taxis
seen at 15:53, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

The commissioner’s response focuses on the guidance in relation to proposals for blanket licencing requirement for CCTV in taxis.

See the full consultation.

Open consultation: The future for small-scale low carbon generation: part B
seen at 15:53, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

In January 2019, we published a consultation on the future for small-scale low-carbon generation (part A), which proposed the introduction of a mandatory supplier-led route to market: the Smart Export ...

Research and analysis: Researching the drivers of tax compliance behaviour among the wealthy, and ways to improve it
seen at 15:53, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

This research aimed to understand:

how wealthy people see themselves what shapes their behaviour how they plan and structure their tax affairs how they view tax avoidance and evasion how HMRC ...
Guidance: Rural Payments: registering and updating your details
seen at 15:53, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Rural Payments service downtime for Wednesday 1 May and Thursday 2 May updated.

What is the Rural Payments service?

The Rural Payments service is Defra’s online registration system for farmers...

Transparency data: CNC gender pay gap report and data - 2018/19
seen at 15:53, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Data on the difference in employees’ average earnings from April 2018 to March 2019.

National Statistics: Insolvency Statistics: July to September 2018
seen at 15:53, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Update to link

This statistics release contains the latest data on company insolvency (companies which are unable to pay debts and enter liquidation, or enter administration or other company rescue...

Guidance: Model services contract
seen at 14:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated all page attachments to latest versions.

The Cabinet Office, Crown Commercial Service (CCS) and the Government Legal Service have published an updated version of the Model Services Contract...

Guidance: Genuine HMRC contact and recognising phishing emails and texts
seen at 14:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Sections 3.7 and 3.8 have been added to give information about SMS text messages about the National Minimum Wage entitlement for Working Tax Credit customers and apprentices.

Phishing is the fraudulent...

Transparency data: NDA hospitality and gifts register
seen at 14:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: October 2018 to March 2019

Spreadsheet including name of employee offered the hospitality/gift, date on which it took place, nature of hospitality/gift, estimated value, organisation giving the...

Corporate report: Department for Work and Pensions single departmental plan
seen at 14:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated ‘Department for Work and Pensions single departmental plan’ to include performance data for ‘Percentage of separated families with a child maintenance arrangement’ (section 4).

Our single...

Guidance: Notes for readers in the English grammar, punctuation and spelling tests
seen at 14:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2019 test cycle. There are no changes from the 2018 guidance.

This document provides examples to show how particular types of questions in the 2019 key stage 1 and key stage 2 English...

Guidance: Key stage 1: phonics screening check administration guidance
seen at 14:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2019 test cycle.

Use this information to:

understand your statutory requirements relating to the phonics screening check plan for the check administer the check submit...
Transparency data: Committee on Standards in Public Life 265th meeting Thursday 21 March 2019: agenda and minutes
seen at 14:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

To request meeting agendas and minutes prior to January 2017 contact: public@public-standards.gov.uk.

Transparency data: North-west London and south-central England headteacher board
seen at 14:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added draft agenda for 15 May 2019.

The North-west London and south-central England headteacher board supports Regional Schools Commissioner Martin Post.

Read about the responsibilities...

Guidance: Phonics screening check: sample materials and training video
seen at 14:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated for the 2019 test cycle. No amendments from 2018 version.

Check administrators should use the sample materials and training video when preparing to administer the phonics screening check...

Transparency data: North of England headteacher board
seen at 14:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added draft agenda for 2 May 2019.

The North of England headteacher board supports Regional Schools Commissioner Janet Renou.

Read about the responsibilities of headteacher boards...

Transparency data: Lancashire and west Yorkshire headteacher board
seen at 14:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added draft agenda for 16 May 2019.

The Lancashire and west Yorkshire headteacher board supports Regional Schools Commissioner Vicky Beer.

Read about the responsibilities of headteacher...

Transparency data: West Midlands headteacher board
seen at 14:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added draft agenda for 16 May 2019.

The West Midlands headteacher board supports Regional Schools Commissioner Andrew Warren.

Read about the responsibilities of headteacher boards...

Transparency data: Headteacher board meetings schedule and preparation templates
seen at 14:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated 'Schedule of headteacher board meetings 2019 to 2020'.

These documents relate to headteacher boards.

Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: B&Q Energy CO., Limited
seen at 14:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).
Application number 1905

Applicant B&Q Plc objected to the name used by B&Q Energy CO., Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

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

Guidance: Company Names Tribunal undefended decisions and orders
seen at 14:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Decision O/217/19 added.

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

Pre 2014 undefended decisions can be found via National Archives

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Decision: National Grid Ventures, Nautilus electricity interconnector
seen at 14:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Direction by the Secretary of State relating to the Nautilus interconnector.

Date of decision

29 April 2019

Company / location

National Grid Ventures

Type of project / Consent requested <...
Form: Flexibility exchange demonstration projects: FleX competition
seen at 14:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Applications are now closed.

This competition is looking for innovative and replicable flexibility exchange solutions which provide marketplaces for multiple flexibility products, offered by multiple...

Research and analysis: Notifiable diseases: causative agents report for 2019
seen at 14:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added report for week 17, 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...

Form: Storage at Scale competition
seen at 14:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Applications are now closed.

12 April 2019: questions and answers document updated

26 March 2019: application form / guidance notes updated, questions and answers document and presentation...

Notice: Notice 205: official customs seals and trader sealing
seen at 14:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 3.1.2 updated about re-approval to use 'special seals and Section 4 updated to tell traders of new seals that meet customs requirements.

This notice cancels and replaces Notice 205 (December...

Policy paper: National Insurance (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Bill – Factsheet
seen at 14:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

The Bill introduces an important simplification of the tax system that helps to more closely align the Income Tax and NICs treatment of termination awards and sporting testimonials. Currently, the fact that termination...

Aireforge gives your startup the database administrator it always wanted
seen at 14:31, 29 April in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).

Having been getting down and dirty with SQL Server since version 6.5 was released at the turn of the century, Leeds-based entrepreneur Phil Grayson knows a thing or two about database management.

After...

Press release: UK Garden and Pavilion unveiled at Beijing Expo 2019
seen at 14:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Press release: UK Garden and Pavilion unveiled at Beijing Expo 2019
Speech: Queen’s Birthday Party celebration in Mombasa, Kenya: Speech by Nic Hailey
seen at 14:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Speech: Queen’s Birthday Party celebration in Mombasa, Kenya: Speech by Nic Hailey
Speech: Queen's Birthday celebration in Ashgabat
seen at 14:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Speech: Queen's Birthday celebration in Ashgabat
News story: Modular versus linear GCSEs: does the structure of exams matter?
seen at 14:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
News story: Modular versus linear GCSEs: does the structure of exams matter?
Research and analysis: The user experience of the railway in Great Britain: an evidence paper
seen at 11:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Background paper published featuring detailed analysis of passenger focus group research into factors affecting public trust in the railway.

This evidence paper reviews the user experience of the...

Research and analysis: Current railway models (Great Britain and overseas): an evidence paper
seen at 11:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Background paper published featuring case study analysis of other rail networks around the world.

This evidence paper reviews the operating structures of the railway in Great Britain, and makes...

Guidance: Phonics screening check: local authority monitoring visits
seen at 11:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Depending on when your visit takes place, you will need to observe certain aspects of phonics screening check administration to make sure the school is following the check administration guidance correctly.

Guidance: Police pension administrator contacts: England and Wales
seen at 11:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated documents

The responsibility for administering the police pension schemes lies locally in each police force area. Find contact details for your pension administrator in the document above...

Guidance: Police pensions calculator
seen at 11:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated pension calculator spreadsheet

This calculator will provide an illustration of your pension at a chosen retirement age. The results shown are only estimates, based on your inputs and other...

Guidance: Paid activities for detainees
seen at 11:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance document

Home Office detention services order about when detainees may be given opportunity for paid activities in detention centres.

Transparency data: National Election Agents for the European Parliamentary elections 23 May 2019
seen at 11:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated table.

Political parties which submit nominations to stand in more than one electoral region for the European Parliamentary elections, must declare the name and address of their national...

Correspondence: Joint letter from the CMA and the Gambling Commission
seen at 11:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

The joint letter makes clear to gambling firms that putting consumer law at the heart of their business model is essential to rebuild and maintain consumer trust.

Guidance: MGN 472 Amendment 1 MLC Applying for a substantial equivalence
seen at 11:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

This notice should be read in conjunction with the merchant shipping (maritime labour convention) (survey and certification) regulations 2013 and the merchant shipping (maritime labour convention) (minimum requirements...

Guidance: Changes to licence requirements for alternatively fuelled vehicles
seen at 11:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

The law has changed to allow category B licence holders to drive alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) up to 4.25 tonnes. This guidance explains:

what training will be required for drivers, employers ...
Guidance: Privacy notice for government transparency data
seen at 11:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

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).

Corporate report: Financial Reporting Advisory Board minutes and associated papers: 22 November 2018
seen at 11:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Minutes taken from the Financial Reporting Advisory Board (FRAB) meeting held on 22 November 2018, and associated documents.

Guidance: Climate impacts tool
seen at 11:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

The Environment Agency has developed a tool to help staff understand climate risks and address them in our strategies and plans. The Climate impacts tool provides a simple description of potential future challenges...

Guidance: Monthly euro conversion rates for calculating Customs Duty
seen at 11:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The monthly euro conversion rate for May 2019 has been added.

Use the conversion rates when consulting the tariff and when the Customs Duty rates are expressed in euros.

This is different...

Attendance at National Portfolio Organisations and Major Partner Museums
seen at 11:30, 29 April in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Dear Andrew,

Presentation of official statistics on attendance/visitor numbers at National Portfolio Organisations/Major Partner Museums

I am writing to update you on an enquiry we received about...

Response – Attendance at National Portfolio Organisations and Major Partner Museums
seen at 11:30, 29 April in UK Statistics Authority (Our copy).

Dear Ed Humpherson

RE: Presentation of official statistics on attendance/visitor numbers at National Portfolio Organisations/Major Partner Museums

Thank you for your timely letter on this matter...

News story: Updates to driving licences to include alternatively fuelled vans
seen at 11:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
News story: Updates to driving licences to include alternatively fuelled vans
Guidance: Boundary agreements and determined boundaries (PG40s4)
seen at 10:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 3 has been amended in light of developments in the law since the last edition.

This supplement deals with:

(i) boundary agreements, explaining what they are, when they might be ...
Guidance: Bereavement Information Pack - Bangladesh
seen at 10:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the new information.

The death of a relative or friend is always distressing. But if it happens abroad the distress can be made worse by practical problems. Consular Directorate in...

Guidance: Iran - consular fees
seen at 10:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated consular fees - with effect from 22 April

A full list of consular fees.

Guidance: Making a claim to an employment tribunal (T420)
seen at 10:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Welsh T420 due to change of address for Employment Appeal Tribunal.

This guide sets out details about the process.

Read more about making a claim.

Guidance: The judgment (Employment Tribunals) (T426)
seen at 10:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Welsh T426 due to change of address for Employment Appeal Tribunal.

This guide sets out:

how to appeal the tribunal’s judgment what to do if you’ve not received money awarded to...
Research and analysis: Current railway models (Great Britain and overseas): an evidence paper
seen at 10:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Background paper published featuring case study analysis of other rail networks around the world.

This evidence paper reviews the operating structures of the railway in Great Britain, and makes...

Research and analysis: The user experience of the railway in Great Britain: an evidence paper
seen at 10:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Background paper published featuring detailed analysis of passenger focus group research into factors affecting public trust in the railway.

This evidence paper reviews the user experience of the...

Open consultation: Environmental permitting: standard rules consultation no 19
seen at 10:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

We plan to change the standard rules sets SR2018 No 1 to 6 and SR2018 No 8 to accommodate specified generators that may include new medium combustion plant.

We also propose to amend standard rules sets...

Transparency data: Further education skills index
seen at 10:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

The further education skills index shows how the aggregate value of the skills supplied by the further education system each year has changed over time.

The index works by taking an estimate of the ‘value...

Guidance: Audit and commissioning sexual health services
seen at 10:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Guidance for commissioners on how audits can contribute to assuring both the quality of service provision and the continuous quality improvement in sexual health, reproductive health, and HIV (SH,RH&HIV) ...

Statistical data set: Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices, weekly average
seen at 10:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest weekly prices published.

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

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 10:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest weekly banana prices published.

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

Guidance: Social care surveys: guidance for providers
seen at 10:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance and promotional posters for social care providers for 2019 surveys.

The surveys are open from 29 April to 9 June 2019.

The surveys are Ofsted’s chance to hear what children...

Guidance: Phonics screening check: local authority monitoring visits
seen at 10:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Depending on when your visit takes place, you will need to observe certain aspects of phonics screening check administration to make sure the school is following the check administration guidance correctly.

National Statistics: Northern Ireland Transport Statistics 2018-2019
seen at 10:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

The report presents information on the road network, public transport and accessible transport in Northern Ireland.

Guidance: Police pension administrator contacts: England and Wales
seen at 10:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated documents

The responsibility for administering the police pension schemes lies locally in each police force area. Find contact details for your pension administrator in the document above...

Guidance: Police pensions calculator
seen at 10:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated pension calculator spreadsheet

This calculator will provide an illustration of your pension at a chosen retirement age. The results shown are only estimates, based on your inputs and other...

Guidance: Paid activities for detainees
seen at 10:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance document

Home Office detention services order about when detainees may be given opportunity for paid activities in detention centres.

Guidance: Coming to the UK
seen at 10:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated information on eGates

It contains advice on:

what you should do at the UK border travelling through an airport travelling as a family
Transparency data: National Election Agents for the European Parliamentary elections 23 May 2019
seen at 10:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated table.

Political parties which submit nominations to stand in more than one electoral region for the European Parliamentary elections, must declare the name and address of their national...

Correspondence: Joint letter from the CMA and the Gambling Commission
seen at 10:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

The joint letter makes clear to gambling firms that putting consumer law at the heart of their business model is essential to rebuild and maintain consumer trust.

Policy paper: Safeguarding strategy 2019 to 2025: Office of the Public Guardian
seen at 10:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added translation

OPG’s safeguarding strategy explains what we’ll do to improve our safeguarding service between 2019 and 2025.

This strategy sets out how we’ll:

increase awareness...
Guidance: MGN 472 Amendment 1 MLC Applying for a substantial equivalence
seen at 10:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

This notice should be read in conjunction with the merchant shipping (maritime labour convention) (survey and certification) regulations 2013 and the merchant shipping (maritime labour convention) (minimum requirements...

Guidance: Changes to licence requirements for alternatively fuelled vehicles
seen at 10:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

The law has changed to allow category B licence holders to drive alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) up to 4.25 tonnes. This guidance explains:

what training will be required for drivers, employers ...
News story: Ofsted launches point-in-time surveys
seen at 10:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
News story: Ofsted launches point-in-time surveys
Press release: Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt: UK wants to be partner of choice across Africa
seen at 10:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Press release: Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt: UK wants to be partner of choice across Africa
Form: Modern slavery victims: referral and assessment forms
seen at 09:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The guidance and forms have been updated to reflect a change to the referral process.

Announcement

Three new measures to improve the way in which victims of modern slavery are identified and...

Guidance: Victims of human trafficking: competent authority guidance
seen at 09:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance document

UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff in competent authorities to help them decide whether a person referred under the national referral mechanism is a victim of...

Guidance: Overseas companies and limited liability partnerships (PG78)
seen at 09:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Sections 4.3.1, 4.3.2 and 4.3.3 have been amended to provide examples of how to fill in forms of execution.

This guide deals with the registration requirements for overseas companies, in particular...

Guidance: Boundary agreements and determined boundaries (PG40s4)
seen at 09:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Section 3 has been amended in light of developments in the law since the last edition.

This supplement deals with:

(i) boundary agreements, explaining what they are, when they might be ...
Guidance: Address for service (PG55)
seen at 09:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: We have amended section 5 with information on how we deal with address discrepancies between application forms and other deeds. This is not new practice, having been introduced in 2010.

This guide...

Guidance: Bereavement Information Pack - Bangladesh
seen at 09:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated with the new information.

The death of a relative or friend is always distressing. But if it happens abroad the distress can be made worse by practical problems. Consular Directorate in...

Guidance: Iran - consular fees
seen at 09:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: updated consular fees - with effect from 22 April

A full list of consular fees.

Policy paper: Safeguarding strategy 2019 to 2025: Office of the Public Guardian
seen at 09:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

OPG’s safeguarding strategy explains what we’ll do to improve our safeguarding service between 2019 and 2025.

This strategy sets out how we’ll:

increase awareness among safeguarding partners of...
Guidance: Making a claim to an employment tribunal (T420)
seen at 09:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Welsh T420 due to change of address for Employment Appeal Tribunal.

This guide sets out details about the process.

Read more about making a claim.

Guidance: The judgment (Employment Tribunals) (T426)
seen at 09:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added Welsh T426 due to change of address for Employment Appeal Tribunal.

This guide sets out:

how to appeal the tribunal’s judgment what to do if you’ve not received money awarded to...
Research and analysis: Current railway models (Great Britain and overseas): an evidence paper
seen at 09:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Background paper published featuring case study analysis of other rail networks around the world.

This evidence paper reviews the operating structures of the railway in Great Britain, and makes...

Research and analysis: The user experience of the railway in Great Britain: an evidence paper
seen at 09:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Background paper published featuring detailed analysis of passenger focus group research into factors affecting public trust in the railway.

This evidence paper reviews the user experience of the...

Open consultation: Environmental permitting: standard rules consultation no 19
seen at 09:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

We plan to change the standard rules sets SR2018 No 1 to 6 and SR2018 No 8 to accommodate specified generators that may include new medium combustion plant.

We also propose to amend standard rules sets...

Guidance: Code Compliance Officer contact details and Supplier helplines
seen at 09:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The CCO for Waitrose Limited is now Matthew Wilson.

Code Compliance Officer (CCO) contact details and Retailer Supplier Helplines

If you are a current supplier and would like to contact the relevant...

Official Statistics: Economic review: April 2019
seen at 09:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

Transparency data: Further education skills index
seen at 09:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

The further education skills index shows how the aggregate value of the skills supplied by the further education system each year has changed over time.

The index works by taking an estimate of the ‘value...

Guidance: Audit and commissioning sexual health services
seen at 09:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Guidance for commissioners on how audits can contribute to assuring both the quality of service provision and the continuous quality improvement in sexual health, reproductive health, and HIV (SH,RH&HIV) ...

Statistical data set: Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices, weekly average
seen at 09:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest weekly prices published.

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

Statistical data set: Commodity prices
seen at 09:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Latest weekly banana prices published.

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

Guidance: Social care surveys: guidance for providers
seen at 09:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance and promotional posters for social care providers for 2019 surveys.

The surveys are open from 29 April to 9 June 2019.

The surveys are Ofsted’s chance to hear what children...

Aireforge gives your startup the database administrator you always wanted
seen at 09:31, 29 April in Tech City UK – Programmes, Research, Events – Homepage (Our copy).

Having been getting down and dirty with SQL Server since version 6.5 was released at the turn of the century, Leeds-based entrepreneur Phil Grayson knows a thing or two about database management.

After...

Form: Modern slavery victims: referral and assessment forms
seen at 02:34, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: The guidance and forms have been updated to reflect a change to the referral process.

Announcement

Three new measures to improve the way in which victims of modern slavery are identified and...

Guidance: Victims of human trafficking: competent authority guidance
seen at 02:33, 29 April in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated guidance document

UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff in competent authorities to help them decide whether a person referred under the national referral mechanism is a victim of...

Press release: Space tech to fight bowel cancer and exposure to air pollution
seen at 02:30, 29 April in News and communications (Our copy).
Press release: Space tech to fight bowel cancer and exposure to air pollution