Latest update PHE continues to publish weekly reports about the air quality in the area surrounding Grenfell Tower. Previous updates 15 October 2018 PHE’s response to reports of toxins in the soil around Grenfell Tower. PHE Regional Director for Londo… read more
All criminal legal aid correspondence to be sent by email starting on 23 June 2017.
Providers are to receive all criminal legal aid correspondence by email from Friday 23 June.
This follows the change introduced on 30 August 2016 to allow legal aid providers to receive representation orders or refusal notices by email.
Where appropriate you will be emailed the following documents as attachments in addition to representation orders or refusal notices:
Copies of all correspondence will also continue to be sent via post to the client, unless indicated otherwise as with the current process.
Correspondence will be sent automatically to the email address associated with your eForms user account.
Additional copies can also be sent to any appropriate administration email address in the ‘firm administrator’ field of the CRM form.
Representation orders to be emailed – August 2016 news story with details of original change
International exports of UK TV programmes have grown steadily in recent years and the latest figures show that sales to overseas markets have risen to £1.3 billion in 2016, a 10% increase on the previous year.
With UK TV exports in global demand Downton Abbey is one of the most highly rated British period dramas in history. From Singapore to South Korea, the hit-show is viewed in 250 territories.
In 2015, drama productions were a key driver of British exporting success and sold to the greatest number of territories worldwide.
International Trade Minister, Mark Garnier said:
The UK has produced some of the most successful TV content which is enjoyed globally by millions of people. Our TV exports continue to go from strength to strength and Downton Abbey is leading the charge, with fans now watching the lives of Lady Mary and the Earl of Grantham in 250 territories.
Across the world, viewers are tuning into much-loved British TV shows and this exhibition will showcase the best of British and take advantage of the global appeal for our period dramas.
TV export revenues are also set to increase next year – in both established markets such as the USA and France and newer markets in regions such as Asia, Latin America and Russia, according to the annual ‘UK Television Exports Survey’ from the Producers Alliance for Cinema and TV.
Thanks to a partnership between the Government’s GREAT Britain campaign (GREAT), Carnival Productions, NBCUniversal International and Carnival Productions, Downton Abbey features prominently in GREAT’s overseas promotion of the UK. Downton Abbey is used not only to highlight British talent in front and behind the camera, but also to attract overseas visitors, who visit set locations and boost local economies in seeking out the ‘Downton experience’.
Michael Edelstein, President of NBCUniversal International Studios said:
We are thrilled that Downton Abbey can live on in a way that few TV series could ever dream of, and in this unique way, the exhibition continues that extraordinary legacy. It is the first-ever immersive experience that invites visitors to step into the authentic world of the award winning and global TV phenomenon.
We are very excited and privileged to unveil this experience in Singapore before touring the exhibition to major cities around the world over the coming years.
The multi-year exhibition tour kicked off in Singapore this week and will travel the world. The traveling exhibition will showcase costumes and locations as well as never-before-seen footage.
The work will deliver a new aircraft hangar capable of housing 12 of the new fast jet aircraft, from which they will deploy to our Queen Elizabeth Class carriers giving the UK world class carrier strike capability. It will improve existing facilities, including resurfacing two existing runways and taxiways, while the Station remains operational. Vertical Landing Pads will also be added to RAF Marham, accommodating the F-35B’s ability to land vertically, a capability previously covered by the Harrier jets.
Flying from our new Queen Elizabeth Class carriers, the F-35B aircraft will provide the UK with the ability to project our influence globally. This contract will ensure that RAF Marham has the facilities to match this world-class aircraft when it arrives next year.
Throughout the F-35 programme, British firms have won major contracts creating thousands of jobs. The contract to improve the runways and taxiways as well as installing new landing pads will bring local jobs to Marham.
The major investment in RAF Marham is the last of seven projects worth £250m undertaken to ready the Station for the arrival of the aircraft in 2018. The contract has been awarded to a joint venture of Galliford Try and Lagan Construction Ltd, creating local jobs at RAF Marham and across East Anglia.
The F-35 Programme is the world’s largest single defence programme and the UK has played a major role from the outset. The F-35B Lightning aircraft is an advanced, 5th generation aircraft that the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy will fly from Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers or from Operating Bases such as RAF Marham.
It will be operated initially by 617 Squadron, Royal Air Force, followed by 809 Naval Air Squadron. Combined, they will transform the UK’s ability to project UK influence overseas. Initial flight trials for F-35 jets from HMS Queen Elizabeth Class are on track to begin in 2018, building towards delivering a Carrier Strike capability for the UK from 2020.
read moreWe’re looking for teachers to attend workshops to help us evaluate the impact of reformed qualifications.
We are inviting teachers from across the country to workshops to offer their perspectives on the assessment of this summer’s reformed GCSEs, AS and A levels.
The workshops will be our first opportunity to gather qualitative evidence about things that have gone well and any areas of concern. Your feedback will contribute to our thinking about the effectiveness of the reform programme.
The workshops will be held in November at the University of Warwick in Coventry. These are free events with a limited number of places. Your travel expenses will be reimbursed and lunch will be provided.
Ideally we would like you to have taught the qualification, in its legacy and reformed version. This is so you can comment on the changes and challenges of the new qualifications and how they have been addressed.
We hope that you are able to take advantage of this opportunity to have your say and share your experiences with us.