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13 July 2005

Extraordinary council meeting - justice and home affairs
seen at 22:29, 13 July in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Following the Extraordinary Meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council called today by Home Secretary Charles Clarke, the Council has adopted the following declaration:   
List of Al Qaida inspired terror attacks released
seen at 22:26, 13 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
A list of significant terrorist attacks inspired by, or linked to, Al Qaida has been released.
Eu presidency statement: pakistan train disaster
seen at 18:23, 13 July in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The United Kingdom, as Presidency of the European Union, was deeply shocked to learn of the train accident near Ghotki in Northern Sindh on 13 July.   
Eu presidency strongly condemns baghdad suicide attack killing iraqi children
seen at 18:23, 13 July in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The United Kingdom, as Presidency of the European Union, today strongly condemned the suicide attack perpetrated on 13 July in Baghdad where at least twenty six people were killed, many of them children, and many...
London Bombings
seen at 18:22, 13 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was anything he could say about the ongoing police operation, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that the Prime Minister, along with other Ministers, was being kept fully informed...
London bombings
seen at 18:22, 13 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put to the PMOS that the report from the Oldham Riots last year made clear that there was an indication of two parallel societies, and what had the Government done about it since, and also why was the Government...
MPs Meeting with the Prime Minister
seen at 18:22, 13 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) told journalists that the Prime Minister's meeting this morning was very much at their request as an initial meeting to discuss the aftermath of yesterday. The MPs ...
Europe is failing the skills challenge of india and china - blunkett
seen at 16:29, 13 July in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Europe will fail the skills challenge posed by India, China and Indonesia unless the debate about the future of the European Social Model recognises the need to compete in a flexible global economy, David Blunkett...
Morning press briefing from 13 July 2005
seen at 16:28, 13 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: MPs Meeting with the Prime Minister and London bombings.
Scottish Planning Policy: SPP 16: Opencast Coal
seen at 14:33, 13 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Sets out the national planning policy framework for the working of opencast coal.
Scottish Planning Policy (SPP) 16: Opencast Coal - Summary Report of Responses to Consultation Exercise
seen at 14:33, 13 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Highlights the main issues raised by the respondents and gives the Executive's response to these issues.
Public appointments commissioner - political activity figures fallen
seen at 14:30, 13 July in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
There has been a further fall in the number of people declaring political activity that were appointed and re-appointed to public bodies in 2004-05, Baroness Fritchie said today.   
Judges to come from wider pool of applicants
seen at 14:29, 13 July in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
Legal executives, Patent Agents and Trade Mark Attorneys will for the first time be able to apply to become judges, the Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer, announced...
Judicial diversity announcement - background information
seen at 14:29, 13 July in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
LEGAL EXECUTIVES   
New guidance to help deal with stress at work
seen at 14:28, 13 July in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Employment Relations Minister Gerry Sutcliffe today welcomed new guidance on dealing with stress at work, a problem that costs British business £3.7 billion each year.   
Prime Minister's Questions 13 July
seen at 14:27, 13 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair answered questions about the London bombings during PMQs - specifically on the reaction of the British people and the emergency services, and ways to stop acts of terrorism in the future.
PM condemns 'perverted and poisonous' terrorist attacks
seen at 14:27, 13 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair has said he will look urgently at the strengthening of controls to exclude people from entering the UK 'who may incite hatred or act contrary to the public good.'
Government welcomes publication of a new code of corporate governance for the mutual insurance sector
seen at 11:33, 13 July in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Association of Mutual Insurers (AMI) and the Association of Friendly Societies (AFS) have today responded to one of the key recommendations of Paul Myners' review of the governance of life mutuals by publishing...
Next steps for mental health bill
seen at 11:29, 13 July in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The Government today outlined the next steps for reform of mental health legislation, building on the extra investment and work already being undertaken to modernise mental health services.   
Labour market statistics - july 2005
seen at 11:29, 13 July in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Margaret Hodge, Minister of State for Employment and Welfare Reform, today commented on the release of the latest labour market statistics.   
Government cracks down on national minimum wage offenders
seen at 10:32, 13 July in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
A new approach to tackling non-payment of the national minimum wage, starting with the hairdressing sector, was announced today by Employment Minister Gerry Sutcliffe.   
Foresight publishes brain science report
seen at 10:32, 13 July in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
New treatments for disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease, improved treatments for addiction and the development of cognition enhancers, a variety of products that improve mental functioning, could ...
Labour Market: Average Earnings
seen at 10:31, 13 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Pay growth falling in the year to May 2005
Labour Market: Employment
seen at 10:31, 13 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Rate falls to 74.7% in 3 months to May 2005
Ecofin
seen at 09:30, 13 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
I will chair the first Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) of the UK presidency on 12 July 2005. Items on the agenda are:The UK work programme of the ECOFIN Council, which outlines the UK Government'...
Legal Services Ombudsman/Legal Services Complaints Commissioner
seen at 09:30, 13 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Yesterday, the legal services ombudsman laid the fourteenth annual report and copies have been placed in the Libraries of both Houses.Yesterday, the legal services complaints commissioner laid the first annual report...
Defence Select Committee Reports (Government Responses)
seen at 09:30, 13 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
The Government have today published by Command Paper their responses to the Defence Committee's reports on Duty of Care and the Armed Forces Bill. Copies of both responses have been placed in the Library of the ...
British Council
seen at 09:30, 13 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
The British Council, although not a Government Department, receives a substantial grant-in-aid from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The Council regularly organises or sponsors exhibitions overseas of works ...
Human Tissue Act
seen at 09:30, 13 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
A consultation document for regulations to be made under the Human Tissue Act 2004 has been published today. Copies of the consultation document have been placed in the Library and on the Department's website at...
Intelligence and Security Committee
seen at 09:30, 13 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
Following appropriate consultation and in accordance with section 10 of the Intelligence and Security Act 1994, I have appointed the following as members of the Intelligence and Security Committee:The right hon. ...
Employment Tribunals Service 2004–05 (Performance Targets)
seen at 09:30, 13 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).
The Employment Tribunals Service has published its annual report and accounts for 2004–05 today. Copies have been laid before Parliament and will be placed on the ETS website at www.ets.gov.uk.In 2004–...
PM signs book of condolence
seen at 09:29, 13 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair joined thousands of mourners from all walks of life at London's City Hall to sign a book of condolence for the victims of last week's bombings.
Watch PMQs live here today
seen at 09:29, 13 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair will answer questions from MPs in Parliament today. The broadcast will be shown here live at 1200 BST.