New Titles

In 2000, the government set a target of getting 95% of all Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) land in England into a healthy or improving condition by 2010. In 2002 around 52% of SSSI land was in target condition. Since then, the reported condition of SSSIs has improved and, by March 2008, 83% of the land ...more

• Published: 21 Nov 2008
• ISBN: 9780102954401
• £14.35

This new core guidance from OGC describes why, when and how to use portfolio, programme and project Offices (P3O) models. It describes what a P3O is, defining the two key types of P3O, and goes on to answer the question posed by Senior ...more

• Published: 20 Nov 2008
• ISBN: 9780113311750
• £45.00 (£52.88 inc. VAT)

Although most tax payments are made on time, around one-third are not. The level of debt in HM Revenue & Customs (the Department) fluctuates on a daily basis. The difference is mainly because these systems exclude some debt that is due but is paid almost ...more

• Published: 20 Nov 2008
• ISBN: 9780102954395
• £14.35

Most people have an intuitive sense of what 'bribery' is. However, it has proved hard to define in law. The current law is both out-dated and, in some instances, unfit for purpose. The Commission proposes the repeal of the common law offence of bribery, the Public Bodies Corrupt Practices Act ...more

• Published: 20 Nov 2008
• ISBN: 9780102958164
• £34.55

Since the late 1990s the Government has had a specific strategy aimed at improving performance in primary mathematics which, along with its strategy to improve primary literacy, cost £207 million to implement in 2007-08. ...more

• Published: 19 Nov 2008
• ISBN: 9780102954388
• £14.35

This report examines how the rail industry, led by the Department for Transport (the Department) and Network Rail, manages incidents on the rail network and how passengers are treated when delays occur. ...more

• Published: 18 Nov 2008
• ISBN: 9780215524973
• £10.00

The 'Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen' is intended primarily for merchant seamen on UK-registered vessels. The Code details the regulatory framework for health and safety on board ship, safety management and statutory duties underlying the advice ...more

• Published: 14 Nov 2008
• ISBN: 9780115529481
• £15.00

The 'Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008' is an Act to amend the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 and the Surrogacy Arrangements Act 1985; to make provision about the persons who in certain circumstances are to be treated in law as the parents of a child; and for connected purposes. ...more

• Published: 14 Nov 2008
• ISBN: 9780105422082
• £18.00

This report from the National Audit Office focuses on the Independent Police Complaints Commission's (IPCC) investigation of complaints against the police. The IPCC operates within England and Wales only and succeeded the Police Complaints Authority in 2004. ...more

• Published: 14 Nov 2008
• ISBN: 9780102954371
• £14.35

The explosions at Buncefield Oil Storage Depot on 11 December 2005 resulted in injuries to more than 40 people and significant damage to the surrounding area and the environment. This publication is a response by the Department for Work ...more

• Published: 13 Nov 2008
• ISBN: 9780101749121
• £9.50