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30 November 2006

Hamsard/academy merger would reduce competition between live music venues in london
seen at 22:56, 30 November in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally decided that the proposed acquisition of a controlling interest in Academy Music Holdings Limited (Academy) by Hamsard 2786 Limited (Hamsard) would lead to a loss...
Foreign secretary visits jordan
seen at 22:53, 30 November in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Today the Foreign Secretary, Margaret Beckett MP, will travel to Jordan to participate in the 2006 Forum for the Future at the Dead Sea Conference Centre, which will bring together governments and civil society ...
Oft consultation on leniency in cartel cases
seen at 18:54, 30 November in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has issued for consultation, final guidance on how it will give lenient treatment to companies and individuals who confess to cartel conduct. This guidance, which can be from the OFT website - www.oft.gov...
Exchange Rate
seen at 16:56, 30 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked as the pound was the highest it had ever been against the dollar since the ERM disaster has the Prime Minister raised this with the Chancellor, the PMOS said that as the reporter was inviting him to commit...
Afghanistan
seen at 16:56, 30 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the UK would be sending any more troops to Afghanistan, the PMOS said in terms of Afghanistan the important thing to recognise was that as the Secretary General said yesterday, after the Nato meeting we...
Extradition
seen at 16:56, 30 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was any reaction to the courts decision this morning to extradite Babar Ahmad and Haroon Aswat to the United States to face terror charges, the PMOS said it was a matter for the courts but it did...
Fraser Brown
seen at 16:56, 30 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was any mentioned at all, even in a side or in passing over the Chancellor's youngest son, the PMOS said no. As was made clear last night, this is a personal and private matter and any messages...
Cabinet
seen at 16:56, 30 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if it was a full house in Cabinet today meaning was the Chancellor there, the PMOS said yes he was. Asked for a read out of Cabinet, the PMOS said that there had been a presentation by John Hutton...
British Airways
seen at 16:56, 30 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how concerned was the Prime Minister about the contaminated British Airways flights, the PMOS said, as he'd said before, this was a police investigation, it will be allowed to proceed as a police investigation...
Police Inquiry
seen at 16:56, 30 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
No....
UK-US
seen at 16:56, 30 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what his reaction to the Times story regarding the official from the US saying that UK and US relations were one sided, the PMOS said that much more importantly was that the State Department described the ...
Trident and White Paper
seen at 16:56, 30 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the white paper, published on Monday, would be a consensus of the Cabinet view, the PMOS said yes it would be; the Defence Secretary and Foreign Secretary have been speaking to Cabinet colleagues in detail...
Morning press briefing from 30 November 2006
seen at 16:56, 30 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Trident and White Paper, UK-US, Police Inquiry, British Airways, Cabinet, Fraser Brown, Extradition, Afghanistan and Exchange Rates
PM in conversation with Bill Bryson
seen at 16:56, 30 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair and Bill Bryson got together for a chat about two subjects they both care passionately for - science and education. Listen to our podcast.
Claims management regulation imminent
seen at 16:54, 30 November in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
New regulation of claims management companies came a major step closer today as the DCA published the rules that will apply to persons authorised to provide claims management services under the Compensation Act ...
New surveys of small business sector published today
seen at 16:54, 30 November in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Information Note
Partners in space - wicks meets head of nasa
seen at 16:53, 30 November in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
The UK's possible role in lunar exploration was just one of the subjects discussed today by the new Minister for Science and Innovation, Malcolm Wicks, and Dr Michael Griffin, Head of NASA.
Sudan: recent violence in upper nile region, southern sudan
seen at 16:53, 30 November in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The UK is gravely concerned by reports of heavy and prolonged fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Sudanese People's Liberation Army in Malakal, Upper Nile Region, southern Sudan over 27-29 November...
Oft publishes updated ticketing schemes block exemption guidelines
seen at 16:50, 30 November in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
Following consultation with transport operators and groups representing operators and local authorities, the OFT has today published updated competition law guidelines on the Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block...
"Education is the most precious gift" - PM
seen at 15:03, 30 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Personalised learning is the key to modern education, Tony Blair has said, meaning a distinctive approach from school to school, child to child. Read the speech here.
Schools and education: make your voice heard
seen at 15:03, 30 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Question the Government about all aspects of education policy when Andrew Adonis takes part in a webchat, on Thursday 7 December at 1700 GMT.
Actions for better local regulatory enforcement
seen at 15:02, 30 November in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
A new front in the Government's drive to make regulation simpler, more effective and better value for money has opened. The Better Regulation Executive in the Cabinet Office will deliver a number of actions, announced...
The way ahead for cancer services
seen at 15:00, 30 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Health Secretary announces plans for Cancer Reform Strategy
Mod announces preferred bidder for uk military flying training system
seen at 14:56, 30 November in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Defence Minister Lord Drayson has appointed the Ascent Consortium, comprising the VT Group and Lockheed Martin, as the preferred bidder for the UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS).
Ingram opens new small arms destruction facility in bosnia
seen at 14:56, 30 November in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
A new Explosive Waste Incinerator to remove tonnes of explosives from circulation in the Balkans will be opened by Minister for the Armed Forces, Adam Ingram, in Bosnia today.
West Edinburgh Planning Framework, 2006: Consultation Draft
seen at 14:54, 30 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Whilst still pitched at a strategic level, the West Edinburgh Planning Framework 2006 provides more detail about the location of additional investment planned for the area.
Erskine Bridge Tolls Act 1968: Erskine Bridge Accounts 2005-06
seen at 14:54, 30 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Accounts prepared pursuant to section 22(5) of the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000 showing the Operating Account for the year ended 31 March 2006
Hughes: making sure children's centres are meeting local needs
seen at 14:46, 30 November in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
Children's Minister Beverley Hughes has today set out the high expectations she has of Sure Start Children's Centres to tackle child poverty by improving the lives and prospects of under-fives and their families...
More choice for pupils: international baccalaureate to be available in all local authority areas
seen at 14:46, 30 November in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
The Prime Minister and Education Secretary today announced that schools and colleges will offer more choices to young people over what they study post-16, by providing greater access to the International Baccalaureate...
Mpa clarification of police budget current shortfall
seen at 14:44, 30 November in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
An initial budget shortfall of £116m for 2007/08 was identified in June 2006, which the Metropolitan Police has worked hard to reduce. As a result, the budget gap is now predicted to be £16m.
Uk's web users invest time online
seen at 14:41, 30 November in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Results from a recent HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) survey*, show that the UK's web users are utilising the internet to make their lives easier. A total of 86 per cent** of internet users find online banking more ...
Helping consumers get a better deal from lawyers
seen at 11:55, 30 November in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).
Do you need a lawyer - and if you do, would you know how to get yourself the best possible deal?
Forces festive thank-you unwrapped
seen at 11:52, 30 November in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Under Secretary of State Derek Twigg announced today that 25,000 mystery boxes full of Christmas goodies and gifts are being sent to members of the armed forces who are deployed on operations overseas this Christmas...
Helping children get a Healthy Start in life
seen at 11:00, 30 November in NHS News Feed (Our copy).
Children under four and pregnant women from low income households are to receive vouchers for free milk and fresh fruit and vegetables as part of a new scheme.
New system finds cots for critically ill babies
seen at 11:00, 30 November in NHS News Feed (Our copy).
Sick and premature babies will receive faster and more coordinated care thanks to a new system that helps NHS staff find intensive care cots around the country.
£3.7million boost for fishing industry
seen at 10:58, 30 November in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Grants worth almost £4million to modernise and improve the competitiveness of England's fishing industry have been announced today.
Use of Antisocial Behaviour Orders in Scotland: Report of the 2005/06 Survey
seen at 10:53, 30 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This is a report of an e-mail survey of local authorities and housing associations which focused on the use of civil ASBOs in 2005/06. It forms part of a broader study examining the implementation of civil ASBOs...
Scottish Economic Statistics 2006
seen at 10:53, 30 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
7th edition of the annual Scottish Economic Statistics publication
Information for Bereaved Families and Friends Following Murder or Culpable Homicide
seen at 10:53, 30 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Practical information, particularly about the criminal justice system, for families bereaved by homicide.
Coping with grief following murder or culpable homicide leaflet
seen at 10:53, 30 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Leaflet to accompany the homicide information pack.
A Consultation on Measures of Farm Income in Scotland
seen at 10:53, 30 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to headline farm income measures used in Scotland.
Appointment of a salaried part-time chairman of the employment tribunals (england and wales)
seen at 10:50, 30 November in Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs, Lord Falconer has appointed Charles Edward Hartley Twiss to be a Salaried Part-time Chairman of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales) ...
Sea passenger statistics: third quarter 2006
seen at 10:48, 30 November in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on sea passengers travelling on short-sea routes, for the third quarter of 2006.
Road goods vehicles travelling to mainland europe third quarter 2006
seen at 10:48, 30 November in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Department of Transport has today published National Statistics on the number of road goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe from Great Britain third quarter 2006.
Waterborne freight in the united kingdom 2005
seen at 10:48, 30 November in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Department for Transport has today published, in Waterborne Freight in the United Kingdom 2005, National Statistics on freight traffic carried on UK inland waters, around the UK coast, to and from UK offshore...
Cc opens up home credit market to competition
seen at 09:57, 30 November in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) is to introduce measures to increase competition in the home credit market and lower prices for customers.
Annual Report of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary for Scotland 2005/2006
seen at 09:51, 30 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Annual Report of HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary for Scotland 2005/06
EU: Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 09:51, 30 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (James Plaskitt) has made the following Statement.

The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council...

Housing: The Rent Service (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 09:51, 30 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (John Hutton) has made the following Statement.

I am today announcing my intention to transfer my responsibilities in relation to ...

Social Fund Commission (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 09:51, 30 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (John Hutton) has made the following Statement.

I am pleased to announce that from 1 December 2006 Sir Richard Tilt will serve a further...

Minister demands action on underperformance
seen at 02:55, 30 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
For the first time since the star ratings were introduced, no council in England has been zero star rated for adults' social services this year, showing that services across the country are improving. However, there...
Foreign office response to the nao review of the experiences of uk nationals affected by the indian ocean tsunami
seen at 02:54, 30 November in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Responding to the publication on Thursday 30th November 2006 of the NAO's report into the experience of British nationals affected by the Indian Ocean tsunami, Lord Triesman said:
TRZCIALKOWSKI v. POLAND - 26918/02 [2006] ECHR 1002 (28 November 2006)
seen at 02:22, 30 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
TRZCIALKOWSKI v. POLAND - 26918/02 [2006] ECHR 1002 (28 November 2006)
BUTA v. POLAND - 18368/02 [2006] ECHR 1000 (28 November 2006)
seen at 02:22, 30 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
BUTA v. POLAND - 18368/02 [2006] ECHR 1000 (28 November 2006)
WROBLEWSKA v. POLAND - 22346/02 [2006] ECHR 1001 (28 November 2006)
seen at 02:22, 30 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
WROBLEWSKA v. POLAND - 22346/02 [2006] ECHR 1001 (28 November 2006)
Stringer v Stringer [2006] EWCA Civ 1617 (29 November 2006)
seen at 02:21, 30 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The appellant, Mr. Martin Frank Stringer, appeals against an order made under section 91(14) of the Children Act 1989 (henceforth respectively a "section 91(14) order" and "the Act") made by His Honour Judge Mitchell...