national A feed from The Government Says. en-gb Copyright The Government Says 2004-2005 rss@thegovernmentsays.com rss@thegovernmentsays.com Government news 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 1 daily http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404351&amp;SubjectId=2 Closure of bowdon view bridge, m56 junction 7 in cheshire http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404364&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>The Highways Agency is advising drivers to take extra care on the A1 when driving at night over the next week as there will be two sets of roadworks between Washington Services and Allerdene Bridge.</p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404366&amp;SubjectId=2 Weekly summary of road works in devon http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404367&amp;SubjectId=2 Weekly round up of road works in wiltshire, gloucestershire, somerset and bristol http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404349&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>Employers are being warned by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to ensure they assess the risks of falling from height in the workplace and provide safe systems of work. </p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404355&amp;SubjectId=2 <p> </p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404349&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>Employers are being warned by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to ensure they assess the risks of falling from height in the workplace and provide safe systems of work.</p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404350&amp;SubjectId=2 East of england roadworks update: monday 6 to sunday 11 july 2009 http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404352&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>M1 JUNCTION 25 to JUNCTION 28 WIDENING</p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404355&amp;SubjectId=2 West midlands motorway and trunk roads maintenance programme 6 – 12 july 2009 http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404358&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>The Department of Health (DH) and Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) are seeking two agencies to manage the creative and communications planning activity for new campaigns to help reduce teenage... http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404362&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>NE/NO/31/09 Safety improvements on the M1 in South Yorkshire – accelerated for delivery as part of the Department for Transport’s &amp;pound;700 million fiscal stimulus package – move to the next stage tomorrow... http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404348&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>On Monday 6 July 2009, at 11am at Comely Bank Cemetery in Edinburgh, former machine gunner Alf Tubb will unveil a headstone in memory of Reginald Earnshaw, his friend and former shipmate who was one of the youngest... http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404347&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>Visitors to next weekend’s Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Yeovilton International Air Day will be able to check out the latest counterfeit designer goods at the HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) stand – and find... http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404346&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>Visitors to this weekend’s Aldershot Army Show will be able to check out the latest counterfeit designer goods at the HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) stand – and find out why parents and their children should... http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404342&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>The M62 in West Yorkshire will be fully closed westbound overnight this weekend to allow the Highways Agency to complete repair work to Cattlelaith Bridge. </p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404319&amp;SubjectId=12 <p>The Business Secretary Lord Mandelson is going to GM’s van-making plant in Luton today where he is meeting the unions as well as Vauxhall workers. </p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404306&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>The Department for Transport has appointed Dai Powell as the new Chair of the Disabled Persons’ Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC). Dai Powell appointed chair of Disabled Persons’ Transport Advisory Committee... http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404306&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>The Department for Transport has appointed Dai Powell as the new Chair of the Disabled Persons’ Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC).</p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404340&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>NE/254/09       </p><p>A1M Junctions 58 to 59, County Durham Slight delays are expected on the A1M between Junctions 58 and 59 due to bridge repairs. There will be a contraflow with narrow lanes both north and... http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404316&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>- Life of Racing Pioneer Commemorated -   - Plaque Erected Ahead of Goodwood Festival of Speed 2009 - </p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404318&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER ROADWORKS UPDATE SATURDAY 4 JULY TO FRIDAY 10 JULY </p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404321&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>217-09 Six people were rescued from the water this afternoon in Studland Bay after they jumped overboard from the speedboat FEELING WOOSLEY 2 which had reported a fire on board. </p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404319&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>The Business Secretary Lord Mandelson is going to GM’s van-making plant in Luton today where he is meeting the unions as well as Vauxhall workers. </p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404323&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>The public body for better local regulation, LBRO, could help councils get new powers to secure compensation for consumers, following today’s publication of the Government’s Consumer White paper </p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404322&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>Young entrepreneurs will today join Regional Business Minister, Rosie Winterton and stars from the world of football and rugby at the Hull KC stadium to launch the Hull Enterprise Academy. </p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404325&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>There’s so much information out there about climate change that it is hard to know what to believe. It can get a bit confusing but it doesn’t have to be like that.</p><p>The Met Office is giving a clear guide... http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404306&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>The Department for Transport has appointed Dai Powell as the new Chair of the Disabled Persons’ Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC). </p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404327&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>The Government today begins a consultation on how employment tribunals can pass on details about whistleblowing cases to appropriate regulators. </p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404337&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>OVERNIGHT LINK ROAD CLOSURES M6 J4A to M42 Northbound and Southbound Link </p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404319&amp;SubjectId=12 <p>The Business Secretary Lord Mandelson is going to GM’s van-making plant in Luton today where he is meeting the unions as well as Vauxhall workers.</p> http://www.tellthemwhatyouthink.org/consultation/con-2216-tuberculosis-eradication-health-act-1981 <p>This consultation started on 27th April 2009 and ends on 30th July 2009.</p><p>Background Information<p>Bovine TB is an infectious and debilitating disease which has increased dramatically in recent years:</p... http://www.tellthemwhatyouthink.org/consultation/con-2206-specification-apprenticeship-standards-wales <p>This consultation started on 23rd April 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.</p><p> It sets out our proposals for standards which will help to deliver... http://www.tellthemwhatyouthink.org/consultation/con-2199-modernising-powers-deterrents-with-tax-agents <p>This consultation started on 22nd April 2009 and ends on 7th August 2009.</p>This consultation and <a>impact assessment</a> raise issues and ask questions about how HMRC interacts with tax agents to ensure that... http://www.tellthemwhatyouthink.org/consultation/con-2191-environmental-design-medium-secure-units <p>This consultation started on 17th April 2009 and ends on 10th July 2009.</p><p>This draft document launches a consultation on revisions to previously published medium secure environmental guidance (Design Guide... http://www.tellthemwhatyouthink.org/consultation/con-2175-disability-discrimination-accessibility <p>This consultation started on 8th April 2009 and ends on 3rd July 2009.</p>This consultation invites comments on the Government's plans to amend the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (RVAR) to take account... http://www.tellthemwhatyouthink.org/consultation/con-2173-draft-strategy-lymphoedema-wales <p>This consultation started on 8th April 2009 and ends on 30th July 2009.</p><p><p>There is currently a wide variation in the organisation and delivery of lymphoedema services across Wales. Many people with lymphoedema... http://www.tellthemwhatyouthink.org/consultation/con-2198-ordinary-residence-guidance-border-arrangements <p>This consultation started on 21st April 2009 and ends on 17th July 2009.</p><p>A consultation on ordinary residence will run from 21 April to 17 July 2009.</p> <p>The attached consultation document is seeking... http://www.tellthemwhatyouthink.org/consultation/con-1027-proposals-34health-check34-policy-cap <p>This consultation started on 9th June 2008 and ends on 1st September 2009.</p><p>This consultation closed on 1 September2008. </p> <p> As well as reviewing the 2003 reforms, the Health Check is intended to prepare... http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404319&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>The Business Secretary Lord Mandelson is going to GM’s van-making plant in Luton today where he is meeting the unions as well as Vauxhall workers.</p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404317&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>Yarmouth Coastguard has coordinated the evacuation of a 57 year old male passenger from the Ventura, a large cruise liner from the middle of the North Sea after he was taken seriously ill. </p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404302&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>The Highways Agency is advising drivers using the M53 around Ellesmere Port that round-the-clock single lane closures will be taking place over the next four weekends – starting this Friday (July 3). </p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404317&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>Yarmouth Coastguard has coordinated the evacuation of a 57 year old male passenger from the Ventura, a large cruise liner from the middle of the North Sea after he was taken seriously ill.</p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404298&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>Defra’s Chief Veterinary Officer Nigel Gibbens is urging pet owners to remain vigilant this summer as temperatures soared throughout Britain this week. </p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404321&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>217-09 Six people were rescued from the water this afternoon in Studland Bay after they jumped overboard from the speedboat FEELING WOOSLEY 2 which had reported a fire on board.</p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404317&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>Yarmouth Coastguard has coordinated the evacuation of a 57 year old male passenger from the Ventura, a large cruise liner from the middle of the North Sea after he was taken seriously ill. </p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404318&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER ROADWORKS UPDATE SATURDAY 4 JULY TO FRIDAY 10 JULY</p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404320&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>A man who attempted to smuggle over eight kilos of cannabis resin worth &amp;pound;24k through Edinburgh Airport in his luggage, received a 20 months jail sentence today following an investigation by HM Revenue... http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404295&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>The operation to lift the remaining section of the MSC Napoli was successfully completed yesterday afternoon. Cutting has now commenced and will now continue in accordance with the agreed salvage plan. </p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404294&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>Business Secretary Lord Mandelson today condemned planned strike action by postal workers over Royal Mail modernisation plans. </p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404300&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>The Romans built Caistor town in troubled times – and now Caistor Roman town could be the last bastion for rare lichens and chalk-loving plants that have grown undisturbed for hundreds of year on the ancient ... http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404302&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>The Highways Agency is advising drivers using the M53 around Ellesmere Port that round-the-clock single lane closures will be taking place over the next four weekends – starting this Friday (July 3). </p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404309&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>Families First, the Middlesbrough based 2008 Drug Team of the Year today urged anyone who is working to help people overcome drug misuse problems or on the receiving end of that support  to nominate teams and... http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404304&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>147/2009 Two contracts, together worth &amp;pound;231M, have been awarded to General Dynamics UK to upgrade the UK Armed Forces’ Bowman military communications system, the Ministry of Defence announced today... http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404312&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>A GLOSSOP engineering firm is going from strength to strength thanks to increased export sales – boosted by support from UK Trade &amp; Investment.</p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404313&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>A SECURITY print solution firm has just landed a major deal with an American law firm, thanks to ongoing help and support from UK Trade &amp; Investment.</p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404315&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>A SILVERSTONE motorsport firm is racing ahead with plans for a joint collaboration with a major Italian firm following advice and support from UK Trade &amp; Investment (UKTI).</p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404317&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>Yarmouth Coastguard has coordinated the evacuation of a 57 year old male passenger from the Ventura, a large cruise liner from the middle of the North Sea after he was taken seriously ill. </p> http://www.ruralcommunities.gov.uk/items/4836 <p>This data file has been zipped, but is very large and may take a long time to download</p> <p>This is an Output Area file which contains a measure of distance from households to various services for ... http://www.ruralcommunities.gov.uk/items/4837 <p>This document is available as a download only</p> <p>This datasheet contains information about the availability and accessibility of services in rural areas.</p> http://www.ruralcommunities.gov.uk/items/4838 <p>This document is available as a download only</p> <p>This datasheet contains information about the availability and accessibility of services in rural areas.</p> http://www.ruralcommunities.gov.uk/items/4839 <p>This map supports the data sets produced as part of the <a>Rural Services Data Series</a>.</p> http://www.ruralcommunities.gov.uk/items/4840 <p>This map supports the data sets produced as part of the <a>Rural Services Data Series</a>.</p> http://www.ruralcommunities.gov.uk/items/4841 <p>This map supports the data sets produced as part of the <a>Rural Services Data Series</a>.</p> http://www.ruralcommunities.gov.uk/items/4842 <p>This map supports the data sets produced as part of the <a>Rural Services Data Series</a>.</p> http://www.ruralcommunities.gov.uk/items/4843 <p>We've added some new 2009 service availability data to the website, combining datasets that show where outlets of particular services can be found with postcode level information on the distribution ... http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404295&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>The operation to lift the remaining section of the MSC Napoli was successfully completed yesterday afternoon. Cutting has now commenced and will now continue in accordance with the agreed salvage plan. </p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404302&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>The Highways Agency is advising drivers using the M53 around Ellesmere Port that round-the-clock single lane closures will be taking place over the next four weekends – starting this Friday (July 3).</p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404299&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>The owners of a Prestwick meat processing plant have been convicted of failing to have a safe isolation procedure in place for machinery, after a worker lost three fingers when a machine he was attempting to ... http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404257&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>The first of the Royal Air Force’s &amp;pound;450 million fleet of 28 new Advanced Jet Trainers (AJT), the Hawk T Mk2, have arrived at RAF Valley in Anglesey, allowing pilots to train on an aircraft with systems... http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404300&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>The Romans built Caistor town in troubled times – and now Caistor Roman town could be the last bastion for rare lichens and chalk-loving plants that have grown undisturbed for hundreds of year on the ancient ... http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404258&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>Highways Agency Traffic Officers in the North East started using new safety powers for the first time yesterday (Tuesday, June 30). </p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404283&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>Around 11.15 this morning Clyde Coastguard were alerted to a 59 year old man from Glasgow who had fallen on rocks at Ardwell Bay near Stranraer. </p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404291&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>DSA 37/09 * New EU legislation to affect all professional truckers * Driver CPC to be introduced on 10 September * Significant contribution to road safety</p> http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&amp;ReleaseID=404292&amp;SubjectId=2 <p>Cracking down on persistent rogue traders and a ban on unsolicited credit card cheques are at the forefront of measures announced in the Government’s Consumer White Paper today. </p><p>“A Better Deal for Consumers...