Published By Environment Agency
Issued almost 10 years ago
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Invasive non-native species surveyed and collected during the Environment Agency monitoring activities including location and date of survey. Primarily aquatic and riparian species. Location and date of survey are recorded from 1970 onwards. Any non-native species present in a sample are recorded when they are of the target group for example Signal Crayfish (Pacifastacus lenisculus) in a benthic invertebrate sample or Canadian pondweed (Elodea Canadensis) in a plant survey. Other non-native species are recorded when seen at or around Environment Agency monitoring sites. Non-native species do not have a specific monitoring programme. These data are peer reviewed. The full Environment Agency species data holding compromises Non-native species Protected Species and Native Non-Protected Species ["other" species].
Published By Environment Agency
Issued almost 10 years ago
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Rare and Protected species of interest to the Environment Agency surveyed and collected during our monitoring activities including location and date of survey. Primarily these are aquatic and riparian species (marine and freshwater), including invertebrates, plants, algae and fish. The data includes ad-hoc records from surveys at local offices. Data is from 1970 onwards. This dataset does not include records of Freshwater Pearl Mussel, but otherwise includes all Rare and Protected species surveyed by the Environment Agency. The full EA species data holding comprises Non-native species, Rare and Protected Species and Native Species [“other” species].
Published By Office for National Statistics
Issued almost 10 years ago
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Estimates of healthcare expenditure in the UK to the definitions contained in the System of Health Accounts (SHA, OECD 2000) Source agency: Office for National Statistics Designation: Official Statistics not designated as National Statistics Language: English Alternative title: Expenditure on Healthcare in the UK
Published By Environment Agency
Issued almost 10 years ago
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The General Quality Assessment (GQA) Headline Indicator scheme or GQAHI (previously known as GQA) was the Environment Agency's national indicator for water quality in rivers and canals. It was designed to provide an accurate and consistent assessment of the state of water quality and how it changed over time as a national picture. These assessments were made for Biological, Chemical and Nutrients and undertaken for discrete river stretches. The Chemistry GQAHI scheme had over 3000 sampling sites which provided information for approximately 22500 km of watercourses. In Wales we maintained the full GQA network until 2010 based on 800 sampling sites which provided information for approximately 4700km. Chemistry GQAHI/GQA sites were sampled twelve times a year, the samples being taken at the same spot on each sampling occasion to ensure consistency. In England each chemical sample was measured for ammonia and dissolved oxygen. In Wales each chemical sample was measured for biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), ammonia and dissolved oxygen (the most common types of organic pollution from sewage treatment works, agriculture and industry). A category was assigned using three years worth of samples for each sampled chemical and assigned a category assessed against chemical standards expressed as percentiles The data collected over three years were used to determine average nutrient concentrations. So the classification for the year 2008 includes the results for 2006 and 2007. Subsequently a category was assigned to each length of river according to the lowest standard achieved by any of the two or three measurements: The Chemistry GQA used in Wales described quality in terms of three chemical measurements that detect the most common types of organic pollution from sewage treatment works, agriculture and industry. The chemistry GQAHI scheme used in England used the same methods however the biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) component of the assessment had been removed. Grades of river quality for the chemical GQA Chemical grade Likely uses and characteristics* A - Very good All abstractions, Very good salmonid fisheries, Cyprinid fisheries, Natural ecosystems B - Good All abstractions, Salmonid fisheries, Cyprinid fisheries, Ecosystems at or close to natural C - Fairly good Potable supply after advanced treatment, Other abstractions, Good cyprinid fisheries, Natural ecosystems, or those corresponding to good cyprinid fisheries D - Fair Potable supply after advanced treatment, Other abstractions, Fair cyprinid fisheries, Impacted ecosystems E - Poor Low grade abstraction for industry, Fish absent or sporadically present, vulnerable to pollution**, Impoverished ecosystems** F - Bad Very polluted rivers which may cause nuisance, Severely restricted ecosystems *Provided other standards are met **Where the grade is caused by discharges of organic pollution
Published By Environment Agency
Issued almost 10 years ago
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The General Quality Assessment (GQA) Headline Indicator scheme or GQAHI (previously known as GQA) was the Environment Agency's national indicator for water quality in rivers and canals. It was designed to provide an accurate and consistent assessment of the state of water quality and how it changes over time as a national picture. These assessments were made for Biological, Chemical and Nutrients and undertaken for discrete river stretches. 4978 river stretches are included in the biology assessment which represent approximately 22,773km. The Biology assessment gave an indicator of the overall ‘health’ of rivers. It describes water quality in terms of 83 groups of macroinvertebrates. Macroinvertebrates are small animals that can be seen with the naked eye. Some of these are pollution sensitive so their presence suggested better water quality. The assessment was made by carrying out a bi-yearly (Spring/Autumn) three minute active sampling with a pond net and a one-minute visual search for animals living on the surface or attached to rocks or vegetation. The number of taxa present were recorded and the Biological Monitoring Working Party score calculated. These values were then compared with values expected at a site in a similar, but totally unpolluted river. The mathematical model RIVPACS (the River Invertebrate Prediction and Classification System) was used to predict fauna in the absence of pollution. A category was assigned to the river stretch where the monitoring point was located: • A - Very Good: Biology similar to that expected for an average and unpolluted river of this size, type and location. High diversity of groups, usually with several species in each. Rare to find dominance of any one group. • B - Good: Biology falls a little short of that expected for an unpolluted river. Small reduction in the number of groups that are sensitive to pollution. Moderate increase in the number of individuals in the groups that tolerate pollution • C - Fairly Good: Biology worse than expected for an unpolluted river. Many sensitive groups absent or number of individuals reduced. Marked rise in numbers of individuals in groups that tolerate pollution. • D - Fair: Sensitive groups scarce and contains only small numbers of individuals. A range of pollution tolerant groups present, some with high numbers of individuals. • E – Poor: Biology restricted to pollution tolerant species with some groups dominant in terms of the numbers of individuals. Sensitive groups rare or absent. • F – Bad: Biology limited to a small number of very tolerant groups (such as worms, midge larvae and leeches), present in very high numbers. In the worst case, there may be no life present. Sample points
Published By Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Issued almost 10 years ago
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Environmental Liability: spreadsheet providing information about the number and type of incidents recorded by UK regulators during 2013 under legislation transposing the Environmental Liability Directive. The information is updated annually. Previous returns are available from the National Archives at: http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130321224818/http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/quality/environmental-liability/
Published By Environment Agency
Issued almost 10 years ago
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Four national otter surveys have been completed for England and Wales in 1977-79, 1984-86, 1991-94 and 2000-02. The fifth completed in 2009-10 is only available for England. Two field survey techniques are used – full surveys for sites investigated in previous national surveys and spot-checks for all the alternate 50km squares not covered in previous surveys. Droppings (spraints) and footprints are the positive signs. Spot checks are made for up to 10 locations within the survey square. The presence of mink is also recorded but this is only included as part of the more detailed otter survey. Further details are available at: http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/wildlife/110740.aspx
Published By Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Issued almost 10 years ago
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A monthly-updated list of all financial transactions spending over £25,000 made by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, as part of the Government's commitment to transparency in expenditure
Published By Office for National Statistics
Issued almost 10 years ago
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One-year and five-year relative survival estimates for adult patients diagnosed with one of eight cancers in England. Results are presented by commissioning region, and TBC. Source agency: Office for National Statistics Designation: National Statistics Language: English Alternative title: Geographic Patterns of Cancer Survival
Published By Environment Agency
Issued almost 10 years ago
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Water temperature data is collected and stored by the Environment Agency for different reasons and in different locations. Time series of surface water temperatures can provide indicators of climate change and associated ecological responses. An archive was created in 2007 as part of a research project (SC070035), and is a unique collation of the Environment Agency’s water temperature data from more than 30,000 sites across England & Wales. The archive contains water temperature data (up to 2007) and site metadata. Most sites have records starting from the 1980s. The water temperature data are available in two main types; spot samples from routine monitoring (e.g. monthly) and high resolution samples (e.g. every 15 minutes). The database was created using Microsoft Access 2003 but has a simple query based front end. As part of the science project about 1 in 10 sites were analysed to assess trends, and images of these graphs are embedded within the archive and linked to sites for information. The archive can be interrogated to find out where water temperature data exist, how frequently sampling occurs and the length of each record. In addition, sites have information about water body type e.g. river, lake or canal.
Published By Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Issued almost 10 years ago
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Hourly concentrations of total particle number and number size distribution, hourly PM10 anions and cations concentrations, daily PM10 elemental and organic carbon, weekly concentrations of PM2.5 elemental and organic carbon
Published By Office for National Statistics
Issued almost 10 years ago
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This report provides a picture of survey activity across the Government Statistical Service (GSS) and how this has changed over the past financial year. Source agency: Office for National Statistics Designation: Supporting material Language: English Alternative title: Annual Report on Government Statistical Surveys
Published By Office for National Statistics
Issued almost 10 years ago
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As a result of a data issue that emerged during quality assurance, it will not be possible to release revised 2012 and provisional 2013 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings results and Low Pay Estimates tomorrow as scheduled. The revised publication date for these figures is 12 December 2013. ONS apologises for any inconvenience this may cause users. Source agency: Office for National Statistics Designation: National Statistics Language: English Alternative title: ASHE
Published By Office for National Statistics
Issued almost 10 years ago
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Data on types of workplace pension arrangements for UK employees by age, industry, public/private sector, occupation and size of company. Source agency: Office for National Statistics Designation: National Statistics Language: English Alternative title: ASHE Pension Tables
Published By Office for National Statistics
Issued almost 10 years ago
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Contains statistics on non-bank credit companies' holdings and transactions in both financial and physical assets and liabilities. Source agency: Office for National Statistics Designation: National Statistics Language: English Alternative title: Assets and Liabilities of Finance Houses and Other Credit Companies
Published By Office for National Statistics
Issued almost 10 years ago
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Presents data on birth registrations in England and Wales by area of usual residence of mother. The tables contain summary data for live births for local authorities and health areas including figures by age of mother. Source agency: Office for National Statistics Designation: National Statistics Language: English Alternative title: Births by area of usual residence of mother, England and Wales
Published By Department for Communities and Local Government
Issued almost 10 years ago
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Data submitted by Administering Authorities for the four quarters has been validated and used to derive nationals baseline figures for DSO indicators 2.10 and 2.11 (Supporting People). Source agency: Communities and Local Government Designation: Official Statistics not designated as National Statistics Language: English Alternative title: DSO 2.10 and 2.11 Baselines
Published By Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Issued almost 10 years ago
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The AURN is the UK's largest automatic monitoring network and is the main network used for compliance reporting against the Ambient Air Quality Directives. It includes automatic air quality monitoring stations measuring oxides of nitrogen (NOx), sulphur dioxide (SO2), ozone (O3), carbon monoxide (CO) and particles (PM10, PM2.5). These sites provide high resolution hourly information which is communicated rapidly to the public, using a wide range of electronic, media and web platforms.
Published By Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Issued almost 10 years ago
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BIS Non-Executive Board Members
Published By Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Issued almost 10 years ago
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BIS Public Service Agreements
Published By Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Issued almost 10 years ago
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Hourly concentrations of Black Carbon and UV component concetrations.
Published By Buckinghamshire County Council
Issued almost 10 years ago
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Reports of individual payments to suppliers with a value over £500 made within the month. Publication of these lists forms part of the Council's commitment to be open and transparent with its residents.
Published By Bristol City Council
Issued almost 10 years ago
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Bristol City Council Election results from1995 to the present. These pages were developed using methodology creating by the Open Election Data project
Published By Office for National Statistics
Issued almost 10 years ago
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Breakdowns of research and development spending and employment by UK business across different market sectors. Source agency: Office for National Statistics Designation: National Statistics Language: English Alternative title: BERD
Published By Office for National Statistics
Issued almost 10 years ago
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This presents cancer survival for adult patients (aged 15-99) resident in the 88 (now 62 following NHS reconfiguration in 2006) 'Spearhead' primary care trusts (PCT) in England, compared with those resident in the rest of England. Source agency: Office for National Statistics Designation: National Statistics Language: English Alternative title: Cancer survival in the 'Spearhead' Primary Care Trusts of England