Research and analysis: Ambient gamma radiation dose rates across the UK

Updated: Quarterly data for April to June 2018 (quarter 2 2018) published.

This data is received from fixed gamma radiation dose rate monitors and measures the ambient (or background) gamma radiation dose rate across the UK on an hourly basis. The dose rates are available for each year that RIMNET has been operational.

Apr-Jun 2017: High Readings Explanation

There are 6 ‘high’ (max) readings in the dataset, each of these has been investigated and no specific reason could be found. Whilst the readings are not worrisome, and infrequent erroneous readings are not unusual, they are at a level which required investigation when compared to normal. We look for weather or power related factors. As no fault or reason was found, there was no justification for amending these readings on the RIMNET database.

Jan-Mar 2017: High Readings Explanation

There are 3 ‘high’ (max) readings in the dataset, each of these has been investigated and no specific reason could be found. Whilst the readings are not worrisome, and infrequent erroneous readings are not unusual, they are at a level which required investigation when compared to normal. We look for weather or power related factors. As no fault or reason was found, there was no justification for amending these readings on the RIMNET database.



Guidance: Walking and cycling statistics information

Updated: Notes and definitions document updated for the year 2017.

Walking and cycling statistics guide explaining notes, definitions, sources plus support technical material.



National Statistics: Energy Trends: renewables

Updated: Renewables obligation: certificates and generation (ET 6.3) updated.

Previous editions of the Energy Trends publication are available on the Energy Trends page.

Press enquiries should be directed to the BEIS press office: Tel: 020 7215 1861 / 020 7215 8930. For other enquiries concerning these statistics, either email: renewablesstatistics@beis.gov.uk or contact: William Spry on: 020 7215 5394.



Guidance: Livestock and equine semen collection: approved premises

Updated: Bovine semen collection centres document updated

Livestock and equine semen collection and storage centres must be licensed by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

APHA approve and inspect these premises on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Scottish Government and Welsh Government.



Guidance: Livestock assembly centres and dealers: approved premises

Updated: Updated assembly centres

Livestock assembly centres and dealers used in the veterinary field for intra-community trade (EU) must be licensed by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) to operate.

Businesses and premises in Northern Ireland are approved on behalf of APHA by DARDNI.