29 December 2005
Ian pearson: 2005 - a year of european union achievements on international human rights
seen at 16:21, 29 December in
Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national
(Our copy).
Foreign Office Minister Ian Pearson today hailed the work done on international human rights during the UK Presidency of the EU.
Consultation on: Proposals for a Public Transport Users' Committee for Scotland
seen at 14:28, 29 December in
The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
(Our copy).
The Transport (Scotland) Act 2005 placed a duty on Scottish Ministers to establish a Public Transport Users' Committee for Scotland. This consultation is about the structure, remit and membership of that Committee...
Highways agency warns drivers to take care as widespread snow is forecast for thursday and friday
seen at 14:25, 29 December in
Highways Agency News - national
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Drivers are being advised by the Highways Agency to check the weather forecast and road conditions before they set out today, with a fresh band of snow forecast this afternoon and overnight.
Compensation claims against solicitors made simpler
seen at 14:23, 29 December in
News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national
(Our copy).
Consumers who want to claim up to £15,000 for poor work by solicitors will no longer have to go through the courts, DCA Minister Bridget Prentice announced today.
Children and young people's learning to benefit as government announces £9.4 million investment in museums and galleries education
seen at 14:23, 29 December in
Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national
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Museums and Galleries across England received a £9.4 million boost today as the Government announced new funding for educational work. Children and young people across the country will benefit as national...
End-year stocktake shows a good year for biodiversity
seen at 14:23, 29 December in
Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national
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2005 has been a positive year for England's wildlife and habitats, according to the annual Biodiversity Stocktake released by Defra today.
Change of her majesty's ambassador to the kingdom of nepal
seen at 14:21, 29 December in
Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national
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Dr Andrew Hall OBE has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Nepal in succession to Mr Keith Bloomfield. Dr Hall will take up his appointment in June 2006.
More people to benefit from nicotine replacement therapy
seen at 11:24, 29 December in
Department of Health News - national
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Health Minister Jane Kennedy today announced that Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) will be available to more people than ever before, following a change in the guidance for its use.
Insight 26: Evaluation of Free Fruit in Schools
seen at 10:31, 29 December in
The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
(Our copy).
This summary report evaluation to examine how the "Hungry for Success" Free Fruit in Schools initiative had been implemented by Local Authorities and schools
Local authorities exceeding targets for efficiency gains
seen at 02:29, 29 December in
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister News - national
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Local authorities in England are still on track to exceed their targets for efficiency gains for 2005/06, Local Government Minister Phil Woolas has announced.
C-u-in-crt - courts could chase criminals by text
seen at 02:26, 29 December in
News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national
(Our copy).
Magistrates' courts across England and Wales could soon text fine evaders demanding they pay up, after the initiative was successfully used in the Midlands recently.