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A The Goverment Says RSS Feed 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 If operating a passenger vessel during the olympics - ensure it is legally operated http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412145&SubjectId=9 With the 2012 Olympics approaching, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency would like to give reasonable notice to Passenger Vessel Operators who wish to operate during the games to ensure that they and their vessels... If operating a passenger vessel during the olympics - ensure it is legally operated http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412145&SubjectId=12 With the 2012 Olympics approaching, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency would like to give reasonable notice to Passenger Vessel Operators who wish to operate during the games to ensure that they and their vessels... Go-ahead given to &#163;20m transport improvement schemes in south west http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412150&SubjectId=2 Two vital schemes to regenerate towns in Dorset and Somerset through &pound;20m of transport investment were given the go-ahead today by Transport Minister Sadiq Khan. Weekly round up of road works in wiltshire, gloucestershire, somerset and bristol http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412149&SubjectId=2 Weekly round up of road works in wiltshire, gloucestershire, somerset and bristol 'hackers' get creative with government data http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412148&SubjectId=2 A Facebook quiz that challenges perceptions of crime and a website that gives the public the chance to feed into local neighbourhood policing boards, are just two of the innovative new ways that government data... '...widen or improve ALL the existing motorways and get this country moving again!' -- MICHAEL SMITH http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/improvemotorways/ The time has come to widen or improve ALL the existing motorways and get... '...Recognise service in UN and NATO Operations in relation to the award of the Accumulated Campaign Service Medal.' -- R Garland http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/ACSM-Op-Tours/ Since the creation of the Accumulated Campaign Service Medal (ACSM), the... '...double-glazing for those on low income' -- Rosemary Evans http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/low-income/ Installation of double-glazing September 2008 stated as measure by Gordon... '...treat all ex-servicemen and women equally in the payment of pensions' -- Stephen Elliott http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/pension-forces/ If armed forces personnel left service after April 1975, they receive a... '...Means Test Child Benefit' -- Mr. David Gowers http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/ChildBenefitTest/ I argue that Child Benefit should be Means Tested. This benefit is available... '...Put pressure on the fuel suppliers to pass on wholesale savings at the petrol stations as well as the energy companies.' -- David Reid http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/fuel-savings/ The government is forcing the energy companies to pass on savings to its... âdo your bit' to reduce death and injury in london's workplaces http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412129&SubjectId=9 Bosses are being encouraged to get their employees more involved in health and safety in a bid to reduce injury and ill health. âdo your bitâ to reduce death and injury in the workplaces in the south east http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412143&SubjectId=12 Bosses are being encouraged to get their employees more involved in health and safety in a bid to reduce injury and ill health. If operating a passenger vessel during the olympics - ensure it is legally operated http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412145&SubjectId=2 With the 2012 Olympics approaching, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency would like to give reasonable notice to Passenger Vessel Operators who wish to operate during the games to ensure that they and their vessels... West midlands motorway and trunk road maintenance programme http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412136&SubjectId=2 15-21 MARCH 2010 Highways agency meet with project partners and local residents to address m6 work concerns http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412115&SubjectId=2 The Highways Agency are working closely with Walsall Council and the residents who live closest to the M6 roadworks near Junction 10 (Walsall) to find solutions to their concerns and develop new ways of working... Overnight closures to install bridge beams over the a421 at marsh leys junction as part of m1 j13 to bedford improvements http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412131&SubjectId=2 The project to improve safety and cut congestion on the A421 between Bedford and the M1 at Junction 13 moves a step forward next week, Monday 15 March, weather permitting, when work will begin to place the beams... North east roadworks update - 13th march - 19th march http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412130&SubjectId=2 A1M, Junction 62, County Durham Slight delays are expected overnight on the A1M at Junction 62 for CCTV camera installation works. There will be one lane open north and southbound on the slip roads and circulatory... âdo your bit' to reduce death and injury in london's workplaces http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412129&SubjectId=2 Bosses are being encouraged to get their employees more involved in health and safety in a bid to reduce injury and ill health. Roadworks information for highways agency roads in cumbria and north lancashire â 7 days beginning monday 15th march 2010 http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412137&SubjectId=2 ONGOING SCHEMESA595West Lakes Science Park to Bigrigg (resurfacing and drainage) - traffic signals for resurfacing and drainage works. Work continues until the 26th March. West midlands motorway and trunk road maintenance programme http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412136&SubjectId=2 15-21 MARCH 2010 Roadworks information for highways agency roads in greater manchester, merseyside, cheshire and south lancashire â 7 days beginning monday 15th march 2010 http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412135&SubjectId=2 ONGOING SCHEMESM57Junction 2 to Junction 1 Prescot to Huyton (safety system) â€“ overnight closure southbound from 22.00 to 05.00 between Monday 15th March and 19th March for installation of the MIDAS... âdo your bitâ to reduce death and injury in the workplaces in the south east http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412143&SubjectId=2 Bosses are being encouraged to get their employees more involved in health and safety in a bid to reduce injury and ill health. âdo your bitâ to reduce deaths and injuries in the workplace in wales http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412141&SubjectId=2 Bosses are being encouraged to get their employees more involved in health and safety in a bid to reduce injury and ill health.Â Funding for design studies in clean coal competition http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412140&SubjectId=2 Funding was today awarded to E.ON and ScottishPower for design and development studies as part of the competition to build one of the world's first commercial scale carbon capture and storage demonstration plants... Corus fined after mobile crane overturns http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412138&SubjectId=2 A worker at one of Europe's biggest manufacturers escaped with only minor injuries after the crane he was operating overturned. âdo your bitâ to reduce death and injury in the workplace http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412139&SubjectId=2 Bosses are being encouraged to get their employees more involved in health and safety in a bid to reduce injury and ill health. If operating a passenger vessel during the olympics - ensure it is legally operated http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412145&SubjectId=2 With the 2012 Olympics approaching, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency would like to give reasonable notice to Passenger Vessel Operators who wish to operate during the games to ensure that they and their vessels... Government announces funding for general motors europe http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412142&SubjectId=2 Business Secretary Lord Mandelson announced today (12 March) a â‚¬300 million (&pound;270m) loan guarantee to GME Europe which will help secure the companyâ€™s operations in Britain and the rest of Europe.</p... Hi-tech solihull firm reaches global markets - with help from uk trade &amp; investment http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412121&SubjectId=2 Specialist software created by a leading-edge Solihull company is enabling thousands of users across the globe to improve their operational performance - with help from UK Trade & Investment. Yorkshire and the humber roadworks update http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412123&SubjectId=2 Saturday 13 March to Friday 19 March âdo your bitâ to reduce death and injury in scottish workplaces http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412122&SubjectId=2 Bosses are being encouraged to get their employees more involved in health and safety in a bid to reduce injury and ill health. 'do your bit' to reduce death and injury in workplaces in the east of england http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412125&SubjectId=2 Bosses in the East of England are being encouraged to get their employees more involved in health and safety in a bid to reduce injury and ill health. 'do your bit' to reduce death and injury in west midlands workplaces http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412124&SubjectId=2 Bosses are being encouraged to get their employees more involved in health and safety in a bid to reduce injury and ill health. 'do your bit' to reduce death and injury in workplaces in the north east http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412127&SubjectId=2 Bosses are being encouraged to get their employees more involved in health and safety in a bid to reduce injury and ill health. More winter help on way to poorest pensioners http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412128&SubjectId=2 DWP/043/10 Hundreds of thousands of the poorest pensioners should benefit from lower fuel bills this winter thanks to a deal announced today between the big six energy suppliers (British Gas, EDF Energy, EON... '...Extend the Misleading Marketing Regulations to cover "The Church of Scientology's" unscientific "Personality", and other, dangerously misleading "testing"' -- Miles Duckworth http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/scientology2/ The so-called "Personality", "Intelligence", "Stress", and other Tests used... M25 widening making good progress - work to start between junctions 18 and 21 http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412119&SubjectId=12 The next stage of a major construction project to widen the M25 in Hertfordshire is being marked by public exhibition at Hunton Bridge in Abbots Langley. Healey: reconstructing the builders' rulebook to reduce emissions and bills http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412120&SubjectId=2 Housing and Planning Minister John Healey today announced changes to the country's building regulations to make our homes, shops and offices warmer and cheaper to run and take Britain a step closer to meeting... Healey: reconstructing the builders' rulebook to reduce emissions and bills http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412120&SubjectId=2 Housing and Planning Minister John Healey today announced changes to the countryâ€™s building regulations to make our homes, shops and offices warmer and cheaper to run and take Britain a step closer to meeting... New finance venture to boost business http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412117&SubjectId=2 Rosie Winterton, Minister for Regional Economic Development and Coordination, today launched a new &pound;90 million venture capital and loan fund to boost business growth in Yorkshire and the Humber, and... 8 foreign ships under detention in the uk during february 2010 http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412118&SubjectId=2 The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that 8 foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during February 2010 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection. M25 widening making good progress - work to start between junctions 18 and 21 http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412119&SubjectId=2 The next stage of a major construction project to widen the M25 in Hertfordshire is being marked by public exhibition at Hunton Bridge in Abbots Langley. 8 foreign ships under detention in the uk during february 2010 http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412118&SubjectId=2 The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that 8 foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during February 2010 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection. Local nhs to trail new ways to improve dental services http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412116&SubjectId=2 At least 30 NHS dental practices will shortly be trialling new ways to improve services for patients with improved access and new ways of measuring quality as they become pilot sites for the recommendations of... Afghanistan http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2010/03/10/8168 Asked about the Foreign Secretaryâ€™s speech on Afghanistan and put that the inclusion of the Taliban in the reconciliation process would inevitably result in a changed constitution in Afghanistan, which would make... Budget http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2010/03/10/8167 Asked if the decision to announce the date of the Budget today had been taken previous to the weekâ€™s first press briefing where a journalist raised a question about the timing of the announcement, the Prime Minister... Match of the Day http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2010/03/10/8182 Asked for more details on the proposed bid for the Prime Minister to appear on Match of the Day 2, the PMS replied that he had seen the reports. The PMS said that if the Prime Minister was not appearing, it could... President Sarkozy visit http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2010/03/10/8181 Asked what would be on the menu when the Prime Minister had lunch with President Sarkozy, the Prime Ministerâ€™s Spokesman (PMS) said we didnâ€™t publish the menu as a matter of course, but if we could offer some guidance... Strike Action http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2010/03/11/8180 Asked whether the Prime Minister would condemn any potential strike action by staff at BA and Network Rail as the UK struggled out of the recession , the PMS said that the Prime Minister followed any industrial... Money Advice Service http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2010/03/11/8179 Asked what kind of advice the service would give out, the PMS said the service would not be giving out advice on financial products; it was advice on money issues. The PMS said for more detail people should talk... High Speed Rail http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2010/03/11/8178 Asked why the Government had not started introducing high- speed rail 13 years ago, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that technology was changing all the time in regard to high-speed... President Sarkozy Visit http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2010/03/11/8177 Asked what would be on the agenda at tomorrow's Prime Ministerial meeting with President Sarkozy, the PMS said, the economy, the forthcoming summit in Brussels and other international issues such as follow up to... High Speed Rail http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2010/03/11/8176 Put that it would be a more achievable option to make trains run on time rather than building new infrastructure, the PMS said, Lord Adonis had already stated that the country had the most efficient railway network... Economy http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2010/03/11/8175 Asked to comment about Liam Byrne's remarks on the Government introducing no new taxes as part of the deficit reduction plan, the PMS said, the Government had already set out its position and there would be no ... Photographic exhibition tells story of people of the Congo http://www.number10.gov.uk/Page22761 <... Afternoon press briefing from 10 March 2010 http://www.number10.gov.uk/Page22780 Briefing by the Prime Minister’s spokesman on: President Sarkozy visit and Match of the Day President Sarkozy visit Asked what would be on the menu when the Prime Minister had lunch with President... Protecting the Recovery http://www.number10.gov.uk/Page22756 The Government will continue to do “whatever it takes” to protect the recovery of the UK economy, the Prime Minister has said. In a speech from Canary Wharf in London, Gordon Brown said now... Prime Ministerâs Questions http://www.number10.gov.uk/Page22682 <a></a><a></a> Maternal mortality, public spending and the armed forces were on the agenda at today’s PMQs. The Prime Minister also took questions on Sure Start childrens centres, crime and... Afternoon press briefing from 11 March 2010 http://www.number10.gov.uk/Page22782 Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: economy, high speed rail and President Sarkozy visit The Prime Minister s Spokesperson (PMS) began by briefing the assembled press about internal changes ... Morning press briefing from 11 March 2010 http://www.number10.gov.uk/Page22781 Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: high speed rail, money advice service and strike action High Speed Rail Asked why the Government had not started introducing high- speed rail 13 years ago... Iraq memorial re-dedicated http://www.number10.gov.uk/Page22774 A momument to 179 people who lost their lives in the Iraq war has been re-dedicated at a service in the East Midlands today. The Prime Minister and his wife were among those who attended the ceremony at... Re-appointment of three Forestry Commissioners http://www.number10.gov.uk/Page22768 Her Majesty The Queen has approved the re-appointment of three Forestry Commissioners for further terms. They are Judith Webb and Jon Owen Jones, Commissioners for Wales, and Sir Harry Studholme Commissioner ... Travel & Tourism http://www.statistics.gov.uk/cci/nugget.asp?id=352 Visits to the UK up 2% New inspection framework promoting improvement for schools and children in thurrock http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412072&SubjectId=32 Ofsted today releases the official data showing inspection outcomes for the first four months of the new inspection framework. The findings reflect Ofstedâ€™s sharper focus on weaker schools and confirm that by... &#163;247,000 flood protection grant for homes in south west announced today http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412071&SubjectId=32 The second round of a &pound;5.5 million grant scheme to help households better protect their homes against flooding was announced today by Environment Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies with &pound;247,000... China trip paves the way for new deals for tyneside firm http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412075&SubjectId=32 A trip to China has paved the way for a string of new deals for a Tyneside firm. &#163;2.6 million flood protection grants for homes announced today http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412074&SubjectId=32 60/10Â The second round of a &pound;5.5 million grant scheme to help households better protect their homes against flooding was announced today by Environment Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies. Government ramps up passenger screening http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412073&SubjectId=32 The UK's latest weapon in the fight against terrorists, known criminals and would-be illegal migrants was opened today by the Home Secretary Alan Johnson. New inspection framework promoting improvement for schools and children in norfolk http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412079&SubjectId=32 Ofsted today releases the official data showing inspection outcomes for the first four months of the new inspection framework. The findings reflect Ofstedâ€™s sharper focus on weaker schools and confirm that by... New inspection framework promoting improvement for schools and children in hertfordshire http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412076&SubjectId=32 Ofsted today releases the official data showing inspection outcomes for the first four months of the new inspection framework. The findings reflect Ofstedâ€™s sharper focus on weaker schools and confirm that by... New inspection framework promoting improvement for schools and children in essex http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412077&SubjectId=32 Ofsted today releases the official data showing inspection outcomes for the first four months of the new inspection framework. The findings reflect Ofstedâ€™s sharper focus on weaker schools and confirm that by... New inspection framework promoting improvement for schools and children in suffolk http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412082&SubjectId=32 Ofsted today releases the official data showing inspection outcomes for the first four months of the new inspection framework. The findings reflect Ofstedâ€™s sharper focus on weaker schools and confirm that by... Decrease in homelessness continues as new statistics show 72 per cent reduction http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412080&SubjectId=32 New national statistics released today show that despite the tough economic times, the number of those accepted as homeless is down by 72 per cent since 2003. &#163;228,000 flood protection grant for homes in alconbury announced http://nds.coi.gov.uk/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=412081&SubjectId=32 The second round of a &pound;5.5 million grant scheme to help households better protect their homes against flooding was announced today by Environment Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies, with &pound;228,000...