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31 December 2004

Travel advice: foreign office amends travel advice for thailand and sri lanka
seen at 02:07, 31 December in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Office today revised its Travel Advice for Thailand and Sri Lanka. We advise against all but essential travel to affected resorts and towns along Thailand's west coast, in particular Phuket...
Honours Briefing: 11.45am Thursday 30 December 2004
seen at 02:07, 31 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on the New Year Honours List 2005.
New Year Honours List 2005
seen at 02:07, 31 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
People from all walks of life are honoured in the New Year Honours List for 2005.

30 December 2004

New rules on electrical work in the home - in force from 1st january 2005
seen at 18:07, 30 December in Office of the Deputy Prime Minister News - national (Our copy).
New building regulations aimed at curbing the unacceptable number of deaths, injuries and house fires caused by faulty electrical installations, come into force on 1st January.   
Citizens placing trust in their communities
seen at 18:07, 30 December in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The vast majority of people in England and Wales trust their neighbours according to the main findings from the 2003 Home Office Citizenship Survey, published today.   
Highways agency north east network update report: issued: 30 december 2004 at 15.00
seen at 18:07, 30 December in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Highways Agency reports that all motorways and trunk roads routes in the North East are running smoothly except the A66 between Scotch Corner and the Cumbria Border which has been closed to high-sided...
Environmentally friendly lighting scheme brightens up the m53, wirral
seen at 18:07, 30 December in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
A £600,000 scheme will light up a 1.25-mile stretch of the M53 in Wirral with the latest environmentally friendly lighting system.   
Highways agency north east network update report
seen at 18:07, 30 December in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Highways Agency reports that all motorways and trunk roads routes in the North East are running smoothly except the A66 between Scotch Corner and the Cumbria Border which has been closed to high-sided...
Foreign office charters relief jet for asian disaster
seen at 18:07, 30 December in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has chartered a British Airways jumbo jet to bring people stranded by the disaster in south east Asia to the UK. The flight will leave Bangkok on Saturday January...
Morning press briefing from 30 December
seen at 18:07, 30 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on Earthquake Appeal/Prime Minister's Holiday.
Second phase of safety work begins on a1 near newark, nottinghamshire on tuesday 4 january 2005
seen at 14:08, 30 December in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
REMINDER PRESS NOTICE The second phase of maintenance work to improve safety on the A1 between Carlton-on-Trent and North Muskham, near Newark, Nottinghamshire, is due to begin on Tuesday, 4 Jan 2005.   
Nhs to receive £3 million for training to tackle obesity
seen at 14:08, 30 December in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Healthcare professionals throughout England will receive help in the fight to tackle obesity thanks to £3 million of extra government funding, Public Health Minister Melanie Johnson announced today.   
Rowdy takeaways face closure
seen at 14:07, 30 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Kebab shops, burger bars and hotdog vans that attract alcohol-fuelled violence face closure under new rules that come into force next year.
UK aid on way to Asia
seen at 14:07, 30 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The United Kingdom has dispatched aid to families made homeless by the Asian earthquake and tsunamis.
Diversion route signs for a1 near peterborough: possible overnight lane closures
seen at 11:26, 30 December in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
New diversion route signs will be installed on the A1 near Peterborough to help reduce congestion following an unplanned incident or during maintenance work.   
Rowdy takeaways will be taken away - caborn
seen at 11:26, 30 December in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
Kebab shops, burger bars and hotdog vans could, from next year, be shut down if they are attracting alcohol-fuelled violence and rowdy behaviour after the pubs have shut, Licensing Minister, Richard Caborn...
New wild deer strategy and action plan launched - bradshaw
seen at 00:42, 30 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Ben Bradshaw, Minister for Nature Conservation, today launched a new strategy and action plan for the sustainable management of wild deer in England.   

29 December 2004

Speech by the chancellor of the exchequer gordon brown at the cbi annual conference in birmingham
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Check against delivery   
Speech by the chancellor of the exchequer, gordon brown at the political studies association awards ceremony, london.
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
SPEECH BY THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER, GORDON BROWN AT THE POLITICAL STUDIES ASSOCIATION AWARDS CEREMONY, LONDON   
2004 pre-budget report in the east of england
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Chancellor announced a series of measures that promote productivity growth, flexibility and fairness, alongside high and stable levels of employment, in the East of England, today. The Government's...
2004 pre-budget report in yorkshire and the humber
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Chancellor announced a series of measures that promote productivity growth, flexibility and fairness, alongside high and stable levels of employment, in Yorkshire and the Humber, today. The Government...
Morris review - interim assessment published
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Government asked Sir Derek Morris to conduct a wide-ranging independent review of the UK actuarial profession. Sir Derek Morris has today published his interim assessment.   
Sir nigel wicks to become chair of cospl
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Committee On Standards In Public Life News - national (Our copy).
  
Inquiry into standards of conduct in the house of commons
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Committee On Standards In Public Life News - national (Our copy).
  
Inquiry into boundaries between ministers - witness list
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Committee On Standards In Public Life News - national (Our copy).
  
Revision of the government's response to the committee's ninth report
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Committee On Standards In Public Life News - national (Our copy).
Sir Andrew Turnbull wrote to Sir Nigel Wicks on November 20th 2003 about a proposed amendment to the Code of Conduct for Special Advisers set out in the Government's Response to the Committee's Ninth Report...
Inquiry into processes for maintaining high standards of conduct in public bodies, local government and the national health service continues
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Committee On Standards In Public Life News - national (Our copy).
WITNESSES FOR THURSDAY 9 SEPTEMBER IN LONDON   
Wolverhampton credit broker refused consumer credit licence
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
A prospective credit broker from Wolverhampton has had his application for a consumer credit licence refused by the OFT.   
Oft aims for confident consumers with launch of new consumer education strategy
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
A better coordinated approach to consumer education in the UK has been published by the OFT.   
Hot shopping tips for preston shoppers
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
Shoppers in Preston are being targeted by the OFT with hot shopping tips and advice as part of a major consumer awareness campaign.   
New study into property search market
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The £200 million property search sector will be the focus of a new market study by the OFT.   
Oft stops collector involved with deceptive 'charity' adverts
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
A door-to-door collector of donated clothing has been stopped by the OFT from being involved with misleading advertisements that may lead people to think the collections are for charity.   
New rules to reduce faulty home electrical installations come into force
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Office of the Deputy Prime Minister News - national (Our copy).
Householders can help protect their homes and families from unsafe electrics by following the advice outlined in a consumer leaflet published today (16th December) by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister...
Odpm statement to press on cpa district announcements
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Office of the Deputy Prime Minister News - national (Our copy).
Responding to the Audit Commission's announcement of the results of Comprehensive Performance Assessment (CPA) for district councils in Suffolk today, Local Government Minister Nick Raynsford said:   
Celebrate safely this christmas
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Office of the Deputy Prime Minister News - national (Our copy).
Not heeding the fire safety message this Christmas and New Year could be a matter of life and death, Fire Safety Minister Phil Hope warned today.   
Authorised gypsy and traveller sites increased in move against inappropriate sites
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Office of the Deputy Prime Minister News - national (Our copy).
Further Government measures to tackle the problems caused by unauthorised Gypsy and traveller developments were announced by the Minister for Housing and Planning Keith Hill today.   
Community groups get millions to create living spaces in their neighbourhoods
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Office of the Deputy Prime Minister News - national (Our copy).
  
Her majesty the queen will lead national second world war commemorative events
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
A series of National events to mark the 60th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War was announced today by Ivor Caplin, Minister for Veterans. Her Majesty the Queen will lead the events taking...
Hms norfolk crew fly into watlington community school
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
MEDIA OPPORTUNITY/ INFORMATION:   
"i joined the navy and learnt to cook", says mutiny on the bounty royal marine chef
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
You're young, you want to see the world, you love food - well what better career can you find than to join the Royal Navy or the Royal Marines.   
Royal navy artificers make sikh centre shipshape
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
It will be 'all hands on deck' when 12 Royal Navy Artificers (Engineering Technicians) from HMS Sultan arrive at the Gurdwara in Southampton on Monday 29 November for a week of paint stripping, cleaning...
Hms bulwark enters service
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Royal Navy has today accepted into service one of the most technologically advanced warships ever to join the fleet - the 18,500 tonne HMS Bulwark.   
Wsa challenge fund second round opens for business in wales
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
  
New funding for health and safety improvements for small businesses
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
  
Hse v savill fabrications limited: plan safe and stop falls from height
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
Savill Fabrications Limited was fined £4,000 at City of London Magistrates on 2 December 2004 following an HSE prosecution for a breach of health and safety law. The prosecution followed an HSE investigation...
Language barriers mean new dangers at work
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
Concern that migrant workers could be missing out on crucial health and safety training because their employers are not providing safety material in any language other than English has prompted the Health...
Partners in stockport firm each fined £2,500 after salford school jubilee celebration accident
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
Andrew Brian Armitage and Bernard Greaves - who together trade as Birthday Bouncers from premises at Heaton Moor Rd, Heaton Moor, Stockport - were today each fined £2,500 and together ordered to pay £...
Major conference puts focus on alcohol and violence over christmas period
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Crime partnerships across the South East are pledging to crackdown on drunken violence across the region over the Christmas period. A conference to be held in Kent today will bring together representatives...
Off the streets and out of schools: home secretary's fight against knives
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The fight against violent crime received a boost today as the Home Secretary announced that he is considering a proposal to ban the sale of knives to under-18s.   
National roll out of detention powers for csos
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
From today, police community support officers (CSOs) in the Durham Constabulary area could have the power to detain suspects who refuse to provide their name and address, Home Office Minister Hazel Blears...
National roll out of detention powers for csos
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
From today, police community support officers (CSOs) in North Yorkshire could have the power to detain suspects who refuse to provide their name and address, Home Office Minister Hazel Blears announced...
National roll out of detention powers for csos
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
From today, police community support officers (CSOs) in Norfolk could have the power to detain suspects who refuse to provide their name and address, Home Office Minister Hazel Blears announced today.   
Highways agency removes roadworks to keep lanes clear for christmas motorists
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Roadworks are being removed from England's motorways and trunk roads - wherever it is safe to do so - to make journeys easier for travellers this Christmas.   
Safety improvement scheme moves to the next stage: traffic management changes for a14 rookery crossroads at bury st edmunds
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
The next stage of the A14 safety scheme at Rookery Crossroads, Bury St Edmunds, comes into affect on Sunday 19 December with eastbound traffic transferring to a new temporary carriageway alongside the ...
Temporary restrictions for heavy goods vehicles using m53 bidston moss viaduct
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
A temporary ban is to be imposed on heavy goods vehicles using M53 Bidston Moss Viaduct from mid-January as a safety precaution after a rigorous analysis of the viaduct highlighted a potential need for...
Business as usual for highways agency gritters as forecasters predict white christmas
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Following this morning's advance warning of heavy snow from the Met Office, the Highways Agency is asking drivers to check weather forecasts and travel news before they set out this Christmas.   
Road users advised to take extra care in high winds and heavy rain
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Drivers, especially those using the highest routes in Northern England, are being advised to drive with extra care in the high winds which are affecting the country. Heavy rain showers are also expected...
Regulation of mortgage sales
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Financial Services Authority News - national (Our copy).
  
Treasury review must not undermine financial ombudsman
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Financial Services Authority News - national (Our copy).
  

seen at 22:10, 29 December in Financial Services Authority News - national (Our copy).
  
Fsa announces final details of general insurance regime
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Financial Services Authority News - national (Our copy).
  
Fsa issues freedom of information publication scheme
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Financial Services Authority News - national (Our copy).
The Financial Services Authority has today issued its publication scheme under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This can be found on our website at www.fsa.gov.uk/foi/ . We are also releasing Policy...
Users give resounding welcome to directgov web site as new service is extended to digital television
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Directgov, the Government's new online service, has been given the thumbs up by users, delivering on its promise to improve the way that government information is made available and accessible electronically...
Statement on the publication of the parliamentary ombudsman's access to official information: investigations completed july 2003 - june 2004
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
A Cabinet Office Spokesperson said:   
Launch of public information booklet
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
OPERATIONAL NOTE: STRICTLY NOT FOR PUBLICATION OR BROADCAST   
Public services forum recommends more union and workforce engagement in improving public services
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Office of Public Services Reform   
Sir michael bichard asks government for progress report on his inquiry's recommendations
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Sir Michael Bichard today asked the Government to report on progress in taking forward recommendations published in The Bichard Inquiry report earlier this year.   
National express group's acquisition of greater anglia franchise
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
Competition Commission invites evidence   
Welcome for new deputy chairs
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
Chairman of the Competition Commission (CC) Professor Paul Geroski has welcomed the appointment of Christopher Clarke and Diana Guy as Deputy Chairmen of the CC. The appointments were announced today by...
Cc provisionally clears smith/linpac merger
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally cleared the acquisition of LINPAC Containers Ltd by DS Smith Plc. After examining the merger's likely effects on the market for the supply of corrugated...
Cc confirms clearance of smith/linpac merger
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) has cleared the acquisition of LINPAC Containers Ltd by DS Smith Plc. After examining the merger's likely effects on the market for the supply of corrugated cardboard sheet...
Cc publishes new divestiture guidelines
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
Guidance on how the Competition Commission (CC) may apply divestiture remedies in merger cases is published today, following a public consultation exercise.   
Commission refers conviction of mrs ruth ellis to court of appeal
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Criminal Cases Review Commission News - national (Our copy).
  
Conviction of mrs sally clark to court of appeal
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Criminal Cases Review Commission News - national (Our copy).
  
Conviction of joseph kassar to court of appeal
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Criminal Cases Review Commission News - national (Our copy).
  
Commission refers sentence of mr darren brown to court of appeal
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Criminal Cases Review Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the sentence of Mr Darren Michael Brown to the Court of Appeal.   
New chairman outlines vision for the future
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Criminal Cases Review Commission News - national (Our copy).
The new chairman of the Criminal Cases Review Commission, Professor Graham Zellick, today outlined his plans for the future of the organisation.   
Courts awards promote customer service
seen at 22:10, 29 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
Excellence in customer service was the theme as dozens of courts and court staff were recognised at an awards ceremony in London today.   
Freedom of information time limits extended for schools and armed forces
seen at 22:10, 29 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
An order was laid before Parliament today to give schools and Armed Forces provision to extend their deadlines to respond to information requests under the Freedom of Information Act in some circumstances...
New guidelines to unify court design
seen at 22:10, 29 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
New guidelines that set out precise details of how future courts should be designed and built have been published by Courts Minister Christopher Leslie.   
Police and the courts work together to cut delay in family cases
seen at 22:10, 29 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
Police and the family courts in Greater Manchester will tomorrow (Wednesday 1 December) start testing a new way to reduce delay in domestic violence and child protection cases and tackle waste of police...
Freedom of information charging regulations made simple
seen at 22:10, 29 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
The Government has taken an important step to creating a simple system for the exchange of information between public bodies and the public under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, which takes full effect...
Heritage minister plans to list neck building at boscombe pier, dorset
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
Heritage Minister Andrew McIntosh today announced plans to list a unique seaside structure in Bournemouth, Dorset. Built for the Festival of Britain, the Neck Building at Boscombe Pier dates from 1958-...
Arts minister estelle morris launches web design challenge for schools
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
Budding young web designers are to get the chance to make their mark in a new initiative to celebrate internet design skills in the classroom. Arts Minister Estelle Morris launched the Web Design Challenge...
Bert trautmann - the goalie who played with a broken neck - gets an obe
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
(ISSUED BY THE DCMS ON BEHALF OF THE FCO)   
Andrew mcintosh welcomes ofcom consumer panel switchover report
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
Broadcasting Minister Andrew McIntosh today stressed that digital switchover must be a "truly inclusive revolution" as he welcomed the publication of a key report into the issue.   
Entrance building to boscombe pier, bournemouth, listed
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
Heritage Minister Andrew McIntosh has listed the neck or entrance building to Boscombe Pier in Bournemouth, Dorset at Grade II. The decision to list follows a public consultation.   
Government tests system for reporting potential effects of pesticides on human health
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
A recent exercise to test the extent to which pesticide companies meet their obligation to report human health incidents involving their products has been reported to ministers and is described in an Information...
East of england to enjoy festival of winter walks
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Defra is helping more people enjoy countryside walks in the East of England by funding access improvements.   
2005 european fisheries deal ensures a sustainable & economic future for the uk fishing industry
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
At the conclusion of the European Union's Fisheries Council today in Brussels, agreement was reached on new measures to protect depleted stocks and on the fishing quotas for 2005.   
New year brings paying guests for gloucestershire fishery after defra grant boost
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
A Gloucestershire fishery will be able to take its first paying guests from mid-January 2005, after the development of holiday accommodation funded by Defra's Rural Enterprise Scheme (RES).   
Don't let this christmas go to waste
seen at 22:10, 29 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
EMBARGOED UNTIL 00.01HRS 24 DECEMBER 2004   
John reid sets out next steps to improve efficiency and cut bureacracy in nhs
seen at 22:09, 29 December in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Health Secretary, John Reid, today published the implementation framework for the review of Department of Health's Arm's Length Bodies (ALB's), setting out the first steps in reducing the number of bodies...
Experts complete review on safety of antidepressants
seen at 22:09, 29 December in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued new advice to patients and doctors about the group of antidepressants known as SSRI's, today.   
Uk contributes to global smallpox vaccine stock
seen at 22:09, 29 December in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Reid pledges 4 million doses of vaccine for use in case of outbreak abroad   
New guide to combat heart disease in the south asian community
seen at 22:09, 29 December in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The Department of Health today published a guide aimed at cutting Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) in the South Asian Community. Heart disease is the biggest killer in the UK and South Asians living in the...
Sex survey reveals all in celeb-packed issue of "your life!"
seen at 22:09, 29 December in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Denise Lewis, Girls Aloud, and Eastenders' Michael Phipps are just some of the stars who tell their stories to pioneering NHS magazine Your Life!, which hits the streets this week.   
Road traffic grows by 2.7 per cent in 1996
seen at 22:09, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
  
Glenda jackson backs 'don't choke britain' '97
seen at 22:09, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
  
Strang urges aviation industry to "think green"
seen at 22:09, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
  
New details on fas eligibility announced
seen at 22:09, 29 December in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
New details on the eligibility requirement for occupational pension schemes seeking help from the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) were announced by the Pensions Minister, Malcolm Wicks.   
Jobcentre plus realises ambition at training awards
seen at 22:09, 29 December in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Ambition:Energy, a Jobcentre Plus programme that trains unemployed people to work in the gas industry has scooped a prestigious award.   
Reforms so employers can promote pensions at work
seen at 22:09, 29 December in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Reforms have been announced today so companies can encourage workers to join good pension schemes. Changes to the Financial Service and Market Act (FSMA) will now make it far easier for employers to promote...
'last chance saloon for voluntarism' - employer task force publishes pensions report
seen at 22:09, 29 December in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
The Employer Task Force on Pensions today presented its report into occupational pension schemes to Alan Johnson, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with a clear warning that action needs to be ...
Fraud and error in income support and jobseeker's allowance april 2003 to march 2004
seen at 22:09, 29 December in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Coverage: Great Britain Theme: Social and Welfare   
New english heritage director for the south west
seen at 22:09, 29 December in News from English Heritage - national (Our copy).
The exceptional heritage of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and Gloustershire has a new champion. English Heritage, the Government's lead body for the historic environment has appointed Robert...
English heritage - 21st century style
seen at 22:09, 29 December in News from English Heritage - national (Our copy).
A group of Black youngsters have been exploring Birmingham's urban landscape in a photography project run and supported by English Heritage.   
Winchester cathedral counts
seen at 22:09, 29 December in News from English Heritage - national (Our copy).
- Thought-provoking new research reveals the economic and social value of England's Anglican cathedrals -   
South east cathedrals count
seen at 22:09, 29 December in News from English Heritage - national (Our copy).
- Thought-provoking new research reveals the economic and social value of England's Anglican cathedrals - New research has revealed that the cathedral of the South East can expect to generate around £...
Cathedrals count
seen at 22:09, 29 December in News from English Heritage - national (Our copy).
- The Dean of Peterborough Cathedral supports thought-provoking new research, revealing the value of England's Anglican cathedrals -   
Fco minister welcomes burmese opposition release
seen at 22:09, 29 December in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Foreign Office Minister Douglas Alexander today welcomed the reported release from jail of the prominent Burmese journalist and pro-democracy campaigner, U Win Tin.   
Sudan - chris mullin statement on continuing violence in darfur
seen at 22:09, 29 December in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Following the upsurge in violence in Darfur in recent days, Minister for Africa, Chris Mullin commented:   
Honorary obe for m. jacques duplouich
seen at 22:09, 29 December in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
French Journalist M. Jacques Duplouich has been awarded an Honorary OBE by Her Majesty The Queen for his important contribution to UK - French relations.   
Joint release by the foreign & commonwealth office, spanish ministry of foreign affairs and government of gibraltar
seen at 22:09, 29 December in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
On 27 October 2004, the British and Spanish Foreign Ministers, Jack Straw and Miguel Angel Moratinos, made a joint statement in Madrid, on which the Chief Minister of Gibraltar, Peter Caruana, had been...
Statement by the family of michael & jeanette gregory, issued on their behalf by the foreign and commonwealth office press office
seen at 22:09, 29 December in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
"We are all devastated by the loss of Michael and Jeanette in yesterday's tragic accident. They were much loved - and also much in love with each other. We will all miss them terribly. At this difficult...
Food standards agency reveals the truth behind the myths
seen at 22:09, 29 December in Food Standards Agency News - national (Our copy).
  
Food standards agency issues warning about tahini contaminated with salmonella
seen at 22:09, 29 December in Food Standards Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Food Standards Agency is warning consumers today against eating a brand of Tahini products after tests found they may be contaminated with salmonella.   
Defusing the diet time bomb
seen at 22:09, 29 December in Food Standards Agency News - national (Our copy).
  
Food standards agency lifts lid on children's lunchboxes in the midlands
seen at 22:09, 29 December in Food Standards Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Food Standards Agency's (FSA) second survey of school lunchboxes reveals that children in the Midlands who take a packed lunch to school are still eating too much fat, saturated fat, salt and sugar...
Food standards agency health campaign to reduce salt levels and help save lives in the north east
seen at 22:09, 29 December in Food Standards Agency News - national (Our copy).
26 MILLION EATING MORE THAN THEIR DAILY LIMIT   
Government publishes guidance on union recognition ballots
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Practical guidance on keeping union recognition ballots fair and above board is published by the DTI today.   
Manufacturers boosted by £86 million in 1,000 days
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
UK manufacturing has received an £86,000 a day boost since the start of the Manufacturing Advisory Service 1,000 days ago, Industry Minister Jacqui Smith revealed today at the MAS Annual Dinner.   
Output and employment in the construction industry: third quarter 2004
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Output (Tables 1 to 3)   
Dti seeks views on removing outdated competition law
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Competition Minister Gerry Sutcliffe is seeking views on plans to revoke two pieces of competition law that place restrictions on the distribution of cinema films and the sale of car parts.   
Power cricket company wound up following dti investigation
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
A company that promoted one-day international indoor cricket events has been wound up in the public interest following a DTI investigation. Power Cricket Limited and its forerunner D P Cricket Limited ...
Hewitt welcomes female boost to boardrooms
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
More action needed broaden business talent pool   
Sainsbury reappoints research council chief executive
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Lord Sainsbury, Minister for Science and Innovation, today announced the re-appointment of Professor John Wood as Chief Executive of the Central Council of the Laboratory of the Research Councils (CCLRC...
New construction orders: october 2004
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Orders in the year to October 2004 rose by four per cent compared to orders in the previous twelve month period, and orders in the three months to October 2004 rose by nine per cent compared to the same...
Government consults on rules for union modernisation fund
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Transparency and accountability will be at the heart of the Union Modernisation Fund, Employment Relations Minister Gerry Sutcliffe said today as the DTI published a public consultation on how the Fund...
Royal mail chair reappointed
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Allan Leighton has been re-appointed Chairman of Royal Mail for a further three years Secretary of State Patricia Hewitt announced today.   
Increased flexibilty for on line credit agreements
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Consumers will be able to agree credit agreements online from 31 December, Consumer Minister Gerry Sutcliffe announced today.   
Consumer advice comes to the east midlands
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Consumers across the East Midlands will soon have access to expert advice over the phone to help them solve consumer problems.   
Industry minister urges west midlands to make most of massive potential
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
The West Midlands was today urged to "harness the region's enormous talent and desire to boost its economic development" by Industry Minister Jacqui Smith.   
Electronics 2015 report a blueprint for the future
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
The UK electronics industry is invisible and fragmented even though it impacts on nearly every sector of the economy, according to a ground breaking report published today.   
Government announces intermediate level waste (ilw) substitution to go ahead
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Following a positive response to its recent consultation the Government today announced that it is to give authorisation for the substitution of High Level Waste (HLW) for Intermediate Level Radioactive...
Government unveils plans on age discrimination
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
New proposals to crack down on age discrimination in the workplace were today unveiled by Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt, and Work and Pensions Secretary Alan Johnson.   
Director of rochdale mobile telephone business accepts disqualification for 11 years
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
A director of a mobile telephone business that failed with total debts estimated at over £697,600 has given an Undertaking not to hold directorships or take any part in company management for 11 years...
Company offering free holidays wound up following dti investigation
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
A travel promotions company which offered free holidays to thousands of customers has been wound up following a DTI investigation.   
Griffiths gives £124,000 to help oxfordshire people with mental health conditions become entrepreneurs
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Business Link Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire ' Snakes and Ladders' project is one of thirteen projects based throughout England to be set up with £1.25 million of DTI funding, as announced...
Hewitt welcomes new ford jobs in east london
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
A £4.5 million grant to create up to 460 jobs at a manufacturing facility in Dagenham, Essex, was today announced by Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt.   
Uk makes progress in nuclear clean-up in former soviet union
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
JOINT PRESS NOTICE WITH FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE AND MINISTRY OF DEFENCE   
Biggest shake up of consumer credit market in thirty years
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Rogue lenders face tough new sanctions under a new Bill introduced in the House of Commons today, by Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt.   
National maritime museum and plymouth's bus stops get share in funding for clean energy
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Government allocates almost £1 million funding for 15 new solar energy projects across the UK   
Sidcup school shares in £1 million funding for clean energy
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
UK Energy Minister Mike O'Brien today announced that the Orchard School in Sidcup will be one of 15 solar photovoltaic (PV) energy projects across the UK to share in almost £1 million in funding, bringing...
National maritime museum shares in £1 million funding for clean energy
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
UK Energy Minister Mike O'Brien today announced that the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich will be one of 15 solar photovoltaic (PV) energy projects across the UK to share in almost £1 million in ...
Lewisham university hospital shares in £1 million funding for clean energy
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
UK Energy Minister Mike O'Brien today announced that Lewisham University Hospital will be one of 15 solar photovoltaic (PV) energy projects across the UK to share in almost £1 million in funding, bringing...
Leicestershire project gets share in funding for clean energy
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
- Government allocates almost £1 million funding for 15 new solar energy projects across the UK   
Nottinghamshire county council business centre gets share in funding for clean energy
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
- Government allocates almost £1 million funding for 15 new solar energy projects across the UK   
Scottish community centres and new build to benefit from clean energy funding
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Government allocates almost £1 million funding for 15 new solar energy projects across the UK   
West education establishments get share in funding for clean energy
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
- Government allocates almost £1 million funding for 15 new solar energy projects across the UK-   
Bucks county offices get share in funding for clean energy
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
- Government allocates almost £1 million funding for 15 new solar energy projects across the UK   
Newhaven enterprise centre gets share in funding for clean energy
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
- Government allocates almost £1 million funding for 15 new solar energy projects across the UK   
Increased consumer protection against unsafe products
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
  
New suffolk primary school and cambridgeshire medical centre get share in funding for clean energy
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Government allocates almost £1 million funding for 15 new solar energy projects across the UK   
Scrooge bosses forced to pay up this christmas
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
£2.4million boost to low paid   
Industry minister announces new centres to tackle congestion and global warming
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Two £15 million centres that will help reduce traffic congestion and help tackle the effects of global warming were announced today by Industry Minister Jacqui Smith.   
Scrooge bosses forced to pay up this christmas
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
  
Scrooge bosses forced to pay up this christmas
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
  
Scrooge bosses forced to pay up this christmas £2.4million boost to low paid
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
  
Scrooge bosses forced to pay up this christmas in wales
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
- 229 workers in Wales benefit   
Scrooge bosses forced to pay up this christmas
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
  
Scrooge bosses forced to pay up this christmas
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
  
Scrooge bosses forced to pay up this christmas
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
  
Scrooge bosses forced to pay up this christmas
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
  
Scrooge bosses forced to pay up this christmas
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
  
Scrooge bosses forced to pay up this christmas
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
  
South east scrooge bosses forced to pay £223,000 this christmas
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
  
Easy guide to community interest companies published
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Community Interest Companies (CICs) offer an exciting new opportunity to build dynamic and sustainable businesses with strong social objectives.   
Government helps trade unions tackle political extremism
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
New legal provisions to help British trade unions tackle political extremism in their ranks comes into force today (31 December).   
Eu deal removes insurance hike for women drivers
seen at 11:26, 29 December in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
The threat of increased premiums for many women drivers has been dropped with under 30's making the biggest savings, thanks to a deal agreed by all Member States in Europe, Women and Equality Minister ...

28 December 2004

Welsh Assembly Government Media Briefing
seen at 19:25, 28 December in Assembly Online - (Our copy).
The Health and Social Services Minister Jane Hutt welcomed journalists from the lobby to the Welsh Assembly Government media briefing and told them of the Welsh Assembly's business for the week.The Minister said that it was...
#2 million for kosovo refugees
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
  
£10 million for bangladesh flood victims
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
International development minister Gareth Thomas today announced £10 million to support flood-affected people in Bangladesh. The funds, available to organisations involved in relief work, will be channelled...
Trade talks reach critical juncture
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
UK Secretary of State for International Development Hilary Benn today (Tuesday 27 July) challenged world trade negotiators meeting in Geneva to reach an agreement delivering real benefits to the world'...
New job creation programme for southern iraq
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
DFID has launched a new programme to help generate employment in southern Iraq. The £6m Southern Iraq Employment and Services Programme (SIESP) aims to provide 1.75 million days of employment throughout...
New funding for education about global issues in wales
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
International issues will be highlighted this Thursday, 23 September, as international development minister Gareth Thomas MP visits Cardiff to support development education in Wales and to attend the launch...
Britain commits £190 million to help india achieve elementary education for all
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Gareth Thomas, Minister for International Development, MP, today announced that Britain will provide £190 million over the next four years to support the Government of India's Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA...
Rough guide to a better world
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Rough Guides has published a new guide on global development that explains how individuals can help in the fight against world poverty. The free book, entitled the Rough Guide to a Better World, is supported...
Uk development minister visits tanzania
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Hilary Benn, UK Secretary of State for International Development will visit Tanzania from Tuesday 16 to Wednesday 17 November. He will discuss Tanzania's progress and challenges in implementing its Poverty...
Antibiotic drug almost halves aids-related deaths in children
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
A DFID backed trial, carried out in Zambia by the Medical Research Council (MRC), has shown that using a widely available antibiotic drug can cut AIDS-related deaths in children after infancy by 43 per...
Uk minister to challenge dance hall artists on aids and homophobia
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
International development minister Gareth Thomas today joined Caribbean political and community leaders to challenge the homophobia and stigma that are allowing the region's HIV and AIDS epidemics to get...
'a true partner of poorer nations' benn calls on europe to focus on poorest countries
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Hilary Benn, UK Secretary of State for International Development, today called on Europe to play a stronger role in the fight against global poverty by focusing more of its aid on the poorest countries...
Benn to mark world aids day with sonia gandhi in india
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Joining the AIDS Walk for Life with Congress President Sonia Gandhi will be one of the highlights of Hilary Benn's visit to India next week, where he will also see how the UK's £250 million support to...
Dfid & rough guides launch 'the rough guide to a better world' free in every post office
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Rough Guides, has published a new guide on global development that explains how people can help in the fight against world poverty. The free book entitled The Rough Guide to a Better World is supported...
Dfid & rough guides launch 'the rough guide to a better world' free in every post office in scotland
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Rough Guides, has published a new guide on global development that explains how people in Scotland can help in the fight against world poverty. The free book entitled The Rough Guide to a Better World ...
Dfid & rough guides launch 'the rough guide to a better world' free in every post office in yorkshire & the humber
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Rough Guides has published a new guide on global development that explains how people throughout the region can help in the fight against world poverty. The free book entitled 'The Rough Guide to a Better...
Dfid & rough guides launch 'the rough guide to a better world' free in every post office in the east of england
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Rough Guides, has published a new guide on global development that explains how people in the East of England can help in the fight against world poverty. The free book entitled The Rough Guide to a Better...
Dfid & rough guides launch 'the rough guide to a better world' free in every post office in the north west
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Rough Guides has published a new guide on global development that explains how people in the North West can help in the fight against world poverty. The free book entitled The Rough Guide to a Better World...
Dfid & rough guides launch 'the rough guide to a better world' free in every post office in wales
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Rough Guides, has published a new guide on global development that explains how people in Wales can help in the fight against world poverty. The free book entitled The Rough Guide to a Better World is ...
Dfid & rough guides launch 'the rough guide to a better world' free in every post office in the south west
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Rough Guides, has published a new guide on global development that explains how people in the South West can help in the fight against world poverty. The free book entitled The Rough Guide to a Better ...
Dfid & rough guides launch 'the rough guide to a better world' free in every post office in cumbria
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Rough Guides has published a new guide on global development that explains how people in Cumbria can help in the fight against world poverty. The free book entitled The Rough Guide to a Better World is...
Dfid & rough guides launch 'the rough guide to a better world' free in every post office in london
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Rough Guides, has published a new guide on global development that explains how people in London can help in the fight against world poverty. The free book entitled The Rough Guide to a Better World is...
Dfid & rough guides launch 'the rough guide to a better world' free in every post office in the north east
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Rough Guides, has published a new guide on global development that explains how people in the North East can help in the fight against world poverty. The free book entitled The Rough Guide to a Better ...
Dfid & rough guides launch 'the rough guide to a better world' free in every post office in lancashire
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Rough Guides has published a new guide on global development that explains how people in Lancashire can help in the fight against world poverty. The free book entitled The Rough Guide to a Better World...
Dfid & rough guides launch 'the rough guide to a better world' free in every post office in greater manchester
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Rough Guides has published a new guide on global development that explains how people in Greater Manchester can help in the fight against world poverty. The free book entitled The Rough Guide to a Better...
Dfid & rough guides launch 'the rough guide to a better world' free in every post office in merseyside
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Rough Guides has published a new guide on global development that explains how people in Merseyside can help in the fight against world poverty. The free book entitled The Rough Guide to a Better World...
Dfid & rough guides launch 'the rough guide to a better world' free in every post office in cheshire
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Rough Guides has published a new guide on global development that explains how people in Cheshire can help in the fight against world poverty. The free book entitled The Rough Guide to a Better World is...
Dfid & rough guides launch 'the rough guide to a better world' free in every post office in berkshire
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Rough Guides, has published a new guide on global development that explains how people in Berkshire can help in the fight against world poverty. The free book entitled The Rough Guide to a Better World...
Dfid & rough guides launch 'the rough guide to a better world' free in every post office in buckinghamshire
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Rough Guides, has published a new guide on global development that explains how people in Buckinghamshire can help in the fight against world poverty. The free book entitled The Rough Guide to a Better...
Dfid & rough guides launch 'the rough guide to a better world' free in every post office in east sussex
seen at 13:22, 28 December in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Rough Guides, has published a new guide on global development that explains how people in East Sussex can help in the fight against world poverty. The free book entitled The Rough Guide to a Better World...