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17 October 2006

Macquarie throw hats into the ring as rwe throw hats in the air
seen at 18:37, 17 October in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
The consumer champion for water customers in England and Wales has warned Macquarie Bank that it will have to improve on the performance of previous owners RWE if it wants to gain consumer confidence as well as ...
PM meets health chiefs in Number 10
seen at 18:20, 17 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair met with the Chief Executives of the Strategic Health Authorities to discuss the situation in the NHS.
New7wonders world tour visits stonehenge- great airshipaguiah soars above druid ceremony in stone circle
seen at 16:21, 17 October in News from English Heritage - national (Our copy).
Zurich/Switzerland, October 17, 2006-Continuing its worldwide call to action, the New7Wonders World Tour visited Stonehenge yesterday as the seventh of the 21 finalist monuments in the campaign to choose the New...
James Smart Lecture 2006
seen at 14:29, 17 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Text of the Right Honorable Lord Robertson's speech, delivered at the James Smart Lecture this year (2006) in London. The topic was 'Keeping Law and Order Internationally'.
John healey announces application to renew red diesel derogatio
seen at 14:28, 17 October in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
John Healey MP, the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, announced today that the UK has submitted its application to the European Commission to retain a derogation that allows for the use of 'red diesel' in private...
Mod launches new technology strategy with a £10m challenge to innovators
seen at 14:27, 17 October in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Defence Procurement Minister Lord Drayson today launched the Defence Technology Strategy (DTS), and unveiled the Ministry of Defence's plans for encouraging innovation to support the UK's front line forces.
Out of the shadows for 'desmond morton - churchill's man of mystery'
seen at 14:25, 17 October in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Today sees the publication of Gill Bennett's unique biography of Desmond Morton, a former officer of the British Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), who became Churchill's personal intelligence adviser throughout...
Applications sought to pilot electoral innovations in 2007
seen at 14:24, 17 October in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
Local authorities in England were today invited to run pilots testing out different voting methods at the May 2007 local elections.
Microgeneration for the masses: pearson challenges energy companies to offer flexible finance schemes
seen at 14:23, 17 October in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Energy companies, high street banks and consumer finance companies were challenged today (Tues) by Climate Change and Environment Minister Ian Pearson to develop low-cost finance schemes to help boost take-up of...
Pm ushers in new era of enhanced energy security for the uk
seen at 14:23, 17 October in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
A new era of enhanced energy security for the UK was ushered in today by Prime Minister Tony Blair with the official opening ceremony of the Norwegian Langeled pipeline, set to deliver up to 20% of the UK's average...
Easing the burden on small financial services companies
seen at 14:23, 17 October in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
INFORMATION NOTE
Hutton: 'second earners key to tackling child poverty'
seen at 14:22, 17 October in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
The latest edition of the annual cross-Government report Opportunity for All is published today to mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
UK National Reform Programme (John Healey)
seen at 14:22, 17 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Economic reform in Europe is vital to the prospects for growth and jobs in the UK. The challenges of globalisation mean that all EU member states must pursue real structural reforms to create a Europe that becomes...

Switchover Dates (Wales, West Country and Granada) (Shaun Woodward, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Media & Tourism), Department for Culture, Media & Sport)
seen at 14:21, 17 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

This statement is issued in conjunction with the Minister for Industry and the Regions, my right hon. Friend the Member for Barking (Margaret Hodge).

In September 2005, the Secretary of State for Culture...

Schools (Weapons Screening) (Jim Knight, Minister of State (Schools and 14-19 Learners), Department for Education and Skills)
seen at 14:21, 17 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Schools must be safe places for both pupils and staff. Incidents involving knives and other weapons in school are rare, but we need to give headteachers stronger powers to act if they suspect a knife or another...

Finnish Presidency (General Affairs and External Relations Council) (Geoff Hoon, Minister of State (Europe), Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 14:21, 17 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) will be held on 16-17 October in Luxembourg. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary...

European Strategy (Northern Ireland) (David Hanson, Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office)
seen at 14:21, 17 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today the Government launch Northern Ireland's first European strategy, 'Taking Our Place in Europe.'

The strategy maps out a framework for Northern Ireland's engagement with Europe. Its challenge is to...

PM's monthly press conference
seen at 14:21, 17 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The PM answered questions today during his monthly media briefing from inside Number 10. Topics include the medical treatment of British troops serving overseas, Muslim women wearing the veil, faith schools and ...
Schools racing ahead of sport targets
seen at 11:34, 17 October in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
New figures published today show a significant increase in the number of children doing at least two hours PE and school sport each week, exceeding Government targets to revitalise sport in schools, and help tackle...
New london mercantile court open for business
seen at 11:33, 17 October in HM Courts Service News - national (Our copy).
The new London Mercantile Court has opened its doors in the Royal Courts of Justice at the Strand. The Mercantile Court operates a separate list within the Commercial Court following rule changes that came into...
Nuclear Power
seen at 11:21, 17 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that British Energy had shut down two reactors because they had cracks in the boilers and had this had an effect of the government's nuclear policy, the PMOS that we relied on the view of scientific experts ...
Peerages Police Inquiry
seen at 11:21, 17 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why Nigel Griffiths had said that the CPS had said there was not sufficient evidence to proceed when the position at No10 was not to comment, the PMOS said that he suspected that this had followed the Financial...
School Monitoring
seen at 11:21, 17 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the PMOS's characterisation of the Guardian story this morning was somewhat different from Ruth Kelly's who had called it a sensible monitoring of activities, which sounded a lot like spying, the PMOS said...
MOD-Iraq & Afghanistan
seen at 11:21, 17 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether Adam Ingram was right to say that we needed a national debate on Iraq and Afghanistan, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that he had not seen the comments so he could not talk about...
Using the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2006: Guidance Leaflet
seen at 10:28, 17 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Outlines the appropriate use of the SIMD 2006
Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2006: Technical Report
seen at 10:28, 17 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2006: Technical Report
Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2006: General Report
seen at 10:28, 17 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2006: General Report
Plans set to give consumers a stronger voice
seen at 10:22, 17 October in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Consumer Minister Ian McCartney has announced plans to boost consumer representation and provide people with a single point of contact for dealing with consumer issues.
Economy: Inflation
seen at 10:21, 17 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
CPI falls to 2.4%, RPI up to 3.6%
Afternoon press briefing from 16 October 2006
seen at 10:21, 17 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: MOD-Iraq & Afghanistan, School Monitoring, Peerages Police Inquiry and Nuclear Power
Government consumer advice service goes nationwide
seen at 09:32, 17 October in Consumer Direct News - national (Our copy).
New Consumer Direct Centre Opens in West Midlands -
PM hails new era of energy security for UK
seen at 09:20, 17 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair joined his Norwegian counterpart Jens Stoltenberg at the official launch of a pipeline which will supply up to a fifth of the UK's gas. We have a gallery of images from the event.
L & Anor v Reading Borough Council & Ors Rev 1 [2006] EWHC 2449 (QB) (12 October 2006)
seen at 04:45, 17 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The claimants are father and daughter. The father was suspected of sexually abusing her when she was very young. He was not allowed to see her for many years. The allegation was later held to be unfounded, ...
Novartis Ag v IVAX Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd [2006] EWHC 2506 (Pat) (16 October 2006)
seen at 04:45, 17 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an action for infringement of two patents relating to the formulation of cyclosporin, which is a pharmaceutical of particular utility in producing immunosuppression in recipients of allogenic organ transplants...
Premier Rugby Ltd & Anor v Rugby Football Union & Ors [2006] EWHC 2068 (Comm) (27 July 2006)
seen at 04:45, 17 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The Rugby Football Union wishes to stage an extra International match this year. It is to take place against the All Blacks on 5th November, of course, at Twickenham where it will be the opening match of the rebuilt...
ASM Shipping Ltd of India v TTMI Ltd of England [2006] EWCA Civ 1341 (16 October 2006)
seen at 04:44, 17 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This application (which was heard at the same time as the AstraZeneca case in which we have just given judgment) is an application for permission to appeal from a decision of Morison J in the Commercial Court in...
CGU International Insurance Plc & Ors v Astrazeneca Insurance Co Ltd. [2006] EWCA Civ 1340 (16 October 2006)
seen at 04:44, 17 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an application for permission to appeal, on notice, with appeal to follow if permission is granted. The application for permission to appeal is in itself highly contentious, for the respondents submit that...