31 December 2006
Fco minister comments on indonesian ferry disaster
seen at 17:39, 31 December in
Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national.
Following the ferry incident in Indonesia on Saturday 30 December, Foreign Office Minister, Dr Kim Howells, said:
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"Best wishes" for Eid al-Adha
seen at 10:56, 31 December in
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Tony Blair has sent his best wishes to all Muslims celebrating the festival of Eid al-Adha. Read the PM's message in English, Urdu or Arabic.
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Look back at the PM's year - July to December
seen at 10:56, 31 December in
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In the second part of our review of 2006, we take a look at some of the big issues the PM dealt with up to the end of the year.
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30 December 2006
PM invites virtual visitors into Number 10
seen at 11:29, 30 December in
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Find out what it looks like behind the famous front door with the launch of an exciting new interactive tour on the Prime Minister's website.
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New Year Honours
seen at 11:29, 30 December in
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The New Year Honours list can now be found on the Cabinet Office website.
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Look back the PM's year - January to June
seen at 11:29, 30 December in
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In the first part of our special feature, we reflect on just a few of the issues which kept Tony Blair busy early in 2006.
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Foreign secretary's statement on the execution of saddam hussain
seen at 10:29, 30 December in
Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national.
"I welcome the fact that Saddam Hussein has been tried by an Iraqi court for at least some of the appalling crimes he committed against the Iraqi people. He has now been held to account. The British Government does...
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New years honours
seen at 03:39, 30 December in
Cabinet Office News - national.
(Strictly not for publication, broadcast or use on club tapes before 0001 Hours Saturday December 30.See full embargo).
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Emblems for honours
seen at 03:39, 30 December in
Cabinet Office News - national.
A new emblem, which is designed to be worn on the everyday clothing of those who have been appointed to the Order of the British Empire, is announced by the Government today. It will give recipients the opportunity...
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With self assessment deadline a month away: make filing online your new year resolution
seen at 03:12, 30 December in
HM Revenue & Customs News - national.
With only a month until the self assessment filing deadline, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding taxpayers to get their returns in by 31 January, to avoid a £100 penalty for missing the deadline.
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Dennis, R (on the application of) v DPP [2006] EWHC 3211 (Admin) (29 December 2006)
seen at 02:53, 30 December in
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This is an application for judicial review by the claimant Mr Peter Dennis in respect of the decision of the Crown Prosecution Service Gwent Area, contained in a letter dated the 17th March 2006, not to bring prosecutions...
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Sherrington & Anor v Sherrington [2006] EWCA Civ 1784 (29 December 2006)
seen at 02:53, 30 December in
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This is the judgment of the court. This adjourned application for permission to appeal, with appeal to follow if permission is granted, arises out of failed proceedings under the Inheritance (Provision for Family...
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29 December 2006
Smokers hooked on 5000 cigarettes a year
seen at 15:33, 29 December in
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The average British smoker is 'hooked' on 14 cigarettes a day, or 5,110 a year, with 70 per cent of them feeling dependent on cigarettes.
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Mccartney announces crackdown on cross-border scams
seen at 15:30, 29 December in
Department of Trade and Industry News - national.
UK consumers will gain better protection from big cross-border scams and fraud under new measures announced today by Consumer Minister Ian McCartney.
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'...Lower Council Tax' -- Carla Scott
seen at 14:57, 29 December in
Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
Due to the level of council tax the majority of the residents in this block...
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Defra opens up bio-energy capital grants scheme third round - support for biomass heat
seen at 12:38, 29 December in
Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national.
Defra today opened a ten week application window for the third round of the Bio-energy Capital Grants Scheme. The £10-15m scheme was announced this Spring in the new Climate Change Programme and the Government...
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Smokers hooked on 5000 cigarettes a year
seen at 03:29, 29 December in
Department of Health News - national.
The average British smoker is 'hooked' on more than 5000 cigarettes a year*, says a hard-hitting government campaign due to air in the New Year.
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Guidance to tackle homophobic hate crime
seen at 03:27, 29 December in
Home Office News - national.
New ways to tackle homophobic hate crime and help make gay, lesbian, bisexual and transsexual people (LGBT) feel safer has been published by the Home Office today.
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Child sex offender details posted on most wanted
seen at 03:17, 29 December in
Child Exploitation And Online Protection Centre (CEOP) News - national.
Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre posts its sixth most wanted convicted offender after 4 of first 5 offenders are located
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28 December 2006
High winds predicted, drivers advised to take extra care on the roads
seen at 15:36, 28 December in
Highways Agency News - national.
Winds gusting as high as 70-80 mph, accompanied at times by heavy rain, are expected to make driving difficult across many parts of the country over the coming days, the Highways Agency advised today.
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'bomb squad' to get state-of-the-art new robots
seen at 15:35, 28 December in
Ministry of Defence News - national.
Britain's ground troops are to get a fleet of hi-tech new bomb disposal robots, under a £65M contract, Defence Procurement Minister Lord Drayson announced today.
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Severe weather set to hit uk
seen at 15:22, 28 December in
Met Office News - national.
The Met Office is forecasting spells of very stormy weather across much of the country as we head into the New Year, with gusts of 80 mph expected in the worst-affected areas.
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Smuggling under the spotlight at the london boat show
seen at 15:22, 28 December in
HM Revenue & Customs News - national.
Polar bear and zebra skins, a dwarf crocodile handbag, carved ivory and examples of smuggling devices used to bring drugs and counterfeit cigarettes into the UK will be on show at the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) ...
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Planning Advice Note 80: Control and Management of Fly-Posting
seen at 11:40, 28 December in
The Scottish Government Publications - Latest.
Draws on recent research as well as existing initiatives policies and best practice across Scotland, the UK and further afield to highlight how local authorities can effectively control and manage illegal poster...
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Thinking of giving up smoking?
seen at 11:18, 28 December in
HM Revenue & Customs News - national.
As the new year approaches, many people will be trying to give up smoking. Apart from the obvious health hazards, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) would like to suggest a few more reasons to stop:
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Elvs bring new year cheer
seen at 03:23, 28 December in
Department of Trade and Industry News - national.
Government regulations coming into effect on 1 January will see car owners entitled to "free take-back" of their old vehicles, known as End of Life Vehicles (ELVs).
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27 December 2006
PM invites virtual visitors into Number 10
seen at 23:27, 27 December in
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Ever wondered what it looks like behind the famous front door of 10 Downing Street? Well now everyone can find out with the launch of an exciting new interactive tour on the Prime Minister's website.
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Statistical Appendices to the Annual Survey of Small Businesses: Scotland 2005
seen at 11:25, 27 December in
The Scottish Government Publications - Latest.
The Annual Survey of Small Businesses is part of a UK-wide survey on the perspectives of SME's. Key issues included business objectives, growth, advice, finance and innovation.
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Annual Survey of Small Businesses: Scotland 2005
seen at 11:25, 27 December in
The Scottish Government Publications - Latest.
The Annual Survey of Small Businesses is part of a UK-wide survey on the perspectives of SME's. Key issues included business objectives, growth, advice, finance and innovation.
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New hi-tech radio system to be installed in ambulances
seen at 03:42, 27 December in
Department of Health News - national.
Interoperability between emergency services' radio systems and better coverage in rural areas means improved care for patients
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25 December 2006
PM's Christmas message to Falkland Islanders
seen at 15:31, 25 December in
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Tony Blair has praised the people of the Falkland Islands for their efforts in tackling climate change. Read his seasonal message in full.
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Christmas boost for low-paid workers £3m more for minimum wage enforcement
seen at 03:12, 25 December in
HM Revenue & Customs News - national.
The vast array of temporary and part-time employees taken on to cover the busy Christmas period are today reminded of their right to be paid at least the national minimum wage.
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24 December 2006
PM's praise for "inspirational" Bono
seen at 11:32, 24 December in
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Tony Blair says the honorary knighthood awarded to anti-poverty campaigner Bono is a deserved reward for his "remarkable" humanitarian work.
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23 December 2006
Uk military "best in the world" say british public
seen at 15:27, 23 December in
Ministry of Defence News - national.
As Armed Forces personnel continue their vital work in the UK and overseas this Christmas, a MORI Poll shows that nearly 80 per cent of the public believe that the British Armed Forces are amongst the best in the...
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PM's praise for "inspirational" Bono
seen at 12:31, 23 December in
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Tony Blair says that the honorary KBE awarded to anti-poverty campaigner Bono is a deserved reward for his "remarkable" humanitarian work.
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Olafsson v Gissurarson [2006] EWHC 3162 (QB) (08 December 2006)
seen at 02:55, 23 December in
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This is an appeal from an order of Master Turner, the Senior Master, dated 23 May 2006. After a one and a half day hearing he dismissed the appellant/defendant's application under CPR 13.2 to set aside a judgment...
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Olafsson v Gissurarson (No 2) [2006] EWHC 3214 (QB) (20 December 2006)
seen at 02:55, 23 December in
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This Icelandic saga continues. On 8 December 2006 I handed down my judgment in the appeal by the defendant against the order of Master Turner dated 23 May 2006. The draft order proposed by the successful appellant...
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Bee v Jenson [2006] EWHC 3359 (Comm) (21 December 2006)
seen at 02:54, 23 December in
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This is a claim for £610 odd. Mr Bee, the claimant was represented by Mr Butcher QC, leading Mr Benjamin Williams, and the Defendant, Mr Jenson was represented by Mr Julian Flaux QC and Mr Jonathan...
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Burke, R. v [2006] EWCA Crim 3122 (20 December 2006)
seen at 02:54, 23 December in
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It was nearly six years ago that on 15 February 2001 the appellant, Declan Burke, was convicted of four money laundering offences. He was subsequently sentenced to imprisonment for 30 months and a confiscation...
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Associated Newspapers Ltd v Prince of Wales [2006] EWCA Civ 1776 (21 December 2006)
seen at 02:54, 23 December in
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In this appeal the appellant ('the Newspaper') appeals against that part of the order of Blackburne J dated 17 March 2006 which granted summary judgment in respect of part of the claim of the respondent...
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22 December 2006
'...stop banks charges' -- nat gough
seen at 17:00, 22 December in
Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
i am sick of the banks charging us so much for going overdrawn, it just...
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'...Accolade by Public Request' -- Duncan Lawrence
seen at 16:58, 22 December in
Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
Tony Blair needs Accolade for his services and to continue his peace work in...
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PM sees bright future for north-east youngsters
seen at 15:42, 22 December in
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Tony Blair opened Darlington College's new GBP 35m learning centre as he made a pre-Christmas visit to County Durham.
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New Permanent Secretary of Department for Transport
seen at 15:42, 22 December in
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The Prime Minister has, with the agreement of the Secretary of State for Transport, approved the appointment of Robert Devereux as the next Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport.
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New tornado contract will save £510m
seen at 15:33, 22 December in
Ministry of Defence News - national.
The MoD has today awarded a £947million contract for support of the RAF's Tornado fleet.
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Digital Inclusion Strategy 2006
seen at 15:31, 22 December in
The Scottish Government Publications - Latest.
The Digital Inclusion Strategy 2006 sets out the renewed approach to tackling the digital divide. It includes the activites that will be undertaken in partnership with the public, private and voluntary sectors to...
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Business brief - 23/06
seen at 15:13, 22 December in
HM Revenue & Customs News - national.
Contents: 1. Excise Duty: Expiry of UK Derogations from the Energy Products Directive 2. VAT: Cash Accounting Scheme -Renewal of UK Derogation 3. VAT: First grant of a major interest in residential property - attribution...
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Defra continues high levels of investment in flood and coastal erosion risk
seen at 12:35, 22 December in
Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national.
Significant funding will continue to be spent by Government next year in reducing the risks from flooding and coastal erosion, Climate Change and Environment Minister Ian Pearson announced today.
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Transport minister gives go ahead to £15million quality bus corridor in doncaster
seen at 12:23, 22 December in
Department for Transport News - national.
Doncaster residents and visitors are set to benefit from improvements to key bus services into the town centre after a £15m scheme was given the go-ahead today by Transport Minister, Gillian Merron.
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Insolvency bulletin - screen printing company in provisional liquidation
seen at 11:23, 22 December in
Insolvency Service News - national.
The Secretary of State for Trade and Industry has presented a petition in the High Court to wind up Print 88 Limited in the public interest.
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PM talks Christmas with Chris Evans
seen at 10:29, 22 December in
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The BBC radio presenter gets a glimpse of what life is like for a Prime Minister at this time of year in the latest Downing Street podcast.
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PM sees bright future for north-east youngsters
seen at 10:29, 22 December in
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Tony Blair opened Darlington College's new £35m learning centre as he made a pre-Christmas visit to County Durham.
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Targets set for the law society's complaints handling 2007/2008
seen at 10:28, 22 December in
News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national.
The Legal Services Complaints Commissioner, Zahida Manzoor CBE, has today announced the targets she has set in relation to the handling of complaints about members of the Law Society for the period 1 April 2007 ...
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Nhs on the brink of pbc success
seen at 10:27, 22 December in
Department of Health News - national.
The Department of Health's commitment to roll out practice based commissioning (PBC) by the end of the year has been all but met, with one month to spare.
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Foreign office amends travel advice for the iraq provinces of dohuk, erbil and sulaymaniyah
seen at 10:26, 22 December in
Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office today amended the travel advice for the Kurdish Regional Government-controlled provinces of Dohuk, Erbil and Sulaymaniyah in Iraq, to remove the advice against all but essential...
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Nageh v Giddings & Anor [2006] EWHC 3240 (TCC) (08 December 2006)
seen at 09:54, 22 December in
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This is an application by the Defendants, dated the 16th November 2006, to set aside the order for summary judgment made against them on the 11th March 2005 by His Honour Judge Havery QC. The application is made...
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Diamond v Mansfield & Ors [2006] EWHC 3290 (QB) (20 December 2006)
seen at 09:54, 22 December in
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The Claimant, a practising barrister, commenced proceedings in October 2005 against the First Defendant as Chairman of the Bar in his representative capacity, and against the Second Defendant, the Chairman...
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Tierney v News Group Newspapers Ltd [2006] EWHC 3275 (QB) (20 December 2006)
seen at 09:54, 22 December in
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On 7 and 8 December 2006 I heard an appeal from the costs capping order made in this libel action by Master Campbell on 29 September. I had the valuable assistance of Senior Costs Judge Hurst as an assessor...
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Thames Trains Ltd & Anor v Adams [2006] EWHC 3291 (QB) (20 December 2006)
seen at 09:54, 22 December in
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The Claimants seek to set aside a consent order of 11 March 2005 recording the terms of settlement of the action between the parties, reached in a telephone call at 1140 a.m. on 25 February 2005, on the ...
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Re A (A Child) [2006] EWHC 3338 (Fam) (21 December 2006)
seen at 09:54, 22 December in
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This matter is before me pursuant to an order of Mrs Justice Black, dated 19 June 2006, to decide the question of whether or not the court has jurisdiction in respect of the plaintiff's application for wardship ...
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Fisher v Brooker & Anor [2006] EWHC 3239 (Ch) (20 December 2006)
seen at 09:54, 22 December in
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"A Whiter Shade of Pale" was one of the most successful popular songs of the late 1960s. Recorded by the band Procol Harum and first released as a single on 12 May 1967 by Decca Records under licence from...
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Fonu v Demirel & Anor [2006] EWHC 3354 (Ch) (21 December 2006)
seen at 09:54, 22 December in
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In these proceedings, the claimant is Tasarruf Mevduati Sigorta Fonu (the Savings Deposit Insurance Fund, to which I shall refer as "TMSF"). TMSF is a Turkish public legal entity established under the Bank Law 4389...
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Snell v HM Revenue & Customs [2006] EWHC 3350 (Ch) (21 December 2006)
seen at 09:54, 22 December in
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The appellant, Mr Vincent Snell, was the beneficial owner of 91% of the issued capital in Sovereign Rubber plc ("the Company"). On 21st December 1996 he entered into an agreement ("the Sale Agreement") with Inhoco...
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Baxi Group Ltd v HM Revenue & Customs [2006] EWHC 3353 (Ch) (21 December 2006)
seen at 09:54, 22 December in
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This is yet another case in the fact-sensitive area of VAT and reward schemes. The appellant, Baxi Group Limited ("Baxi"), appearing by Mr�Scorey, is the representative member of a VAT group that has within it...
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M, R (on the application of) v Wiltshire County Council & Anor [2006] EWHC 3337 (Admin) (12 December 2006)
seen at 09:53, 22 December in
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SIR MICHAEL HARRISON: The appellants' appeal pursuant to section 11 of the Tribunal and Inquiries Act 1992 against a decision of the Special Needs and Disability Tribunal ("the Tribunal") dated 12th July 2006 dismissing...
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Law Society v Adcock & Anor [2006] EWHC 3212 (Admin) (20 December 2006)
seen at 09:53, 22 December in
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This is an appeal by The Law Society under s.49 of the Solicitors Act 1974 against a decision of the Solicitors' Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) dated 4th July 2006, by which they dismissed certain disciplinary...
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Blum & Ors v DPP & Anor [2006] EWHC 3209 (Admin) (20 December 2006)
seen at 09:53, 22 December in
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These are four related appeals by way of case stated. The first and second appellants were charged together and convicted of an offence contrary to s.132(1)(b) of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act...
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McCarthy & Anor v Secretary of State for Communities & Local Government & Anor [2006] EWHC 3287 (Admin) (20 December 2006)
seen at 09:53, 22 December in
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In this judgment I shall deal with both challenges made by the two sets of Claimants under section 288 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 ("TCPA 1990") However where the grounds of challenge, circumstances...
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