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23 January 2007

Guinea: foreign office amends travel advice
seen at 21:19, 23 January in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Office today revised its travel advice for Guinea. Due to escalating disturbances arising from strike action, we are now advising against all travel throughout Guinea.
Award of University Title to Queen Margaret University College: Consultation Analysis Report
seen at 18:53, 23 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Analysis of responses to consultation on the award of University title to Queen Margaret University College
Responses to the Consultation on Scottish Planning Policy 11: Physical Activity and Open Space
seen at 18:53, 23 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Responses to SPP 11 Consultation Draft
Ethnicity and health - POST note
seen at 18:52, 23 January in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
22 January - Ethnicity and health - POST note
Tackling health inequalities and differential effects - ESRC report
seen at 18:52, 23 January in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
23 January - Tackling health inequalities and differential effects - ESRC report
KLIMENKO v. RUSSIA - 11785/02 [2007] ECHR 71 (18 January 2007)
seen at 18:40, 23 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
KLIMENKO v. RUSSIA - 11785/02 [2007] ECHR 71 (18 January 2007)
SUBINSKI v. SLOVENIA - 19611/04 [2007] ECHR 72 (18 January 2007)
seen at 18:40, 23 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
SUBINSKI v. SLOVENIA - 19611/04 [2007] ECHR 72 (18 January 2007)
KULIKOV v. UKRAINE - 36367/04 [2007] ECHR 70 (18 January 2007)
seen at 18:40, 23 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
KULIKOV v. UKRAINE - 36367/04 [2007] ECHR 70 (18 January 2007)
AJ HADJIHANNA BROS (TOURIST ENTERPRISES) LTD & HADJIHANNAS v. CYPRUS - 34579/05 [2007] ECHR 61 (18 January 2007)
seen at 18:40, 23 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
AJ HADJIHANNA BROS (TOURIST ENTERPRISES) LTD & HADJIHANNAS v. CYPRUS - 34579/05 [2007] ECHR 61 (18 January 2007)
BULGAKOVA v. RUSSIA - 69524/01 [2007] ECHR 58 (18 January 2007)
seen at 18:40, 23 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
BULGAKOVA v. RUSSIA - 69524/01 [2007] ECHR 58 (18 January 2007)
SITKOV v. RUSSIA - 55531/00 [2007] ECHR 67 (18 January 2007)
seen at 18:40, 23 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
SITKOV v. RUSSIA - 55531/00 [2007] ECHR 67 (18 January 2007)
KAPLAN v. AUSTRIA - 45983/99 [2007] ECHR 59 (18 January 2007)
seen at 18:40, 23 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
KAPLAN v. AUSTRIA - 45983/99 [2007] ECHR 59 (18 January 2007)
LAPINSKAYA v. UKRAINE - 10722/03 [2007] ECHR 69 (18 January 2007)
seen at 18:40, 23 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
LAPINSKAYA v. UKRAINE - 10722/03 [2007] ECHR 69 (18 January 2007)
OBERWALDER v. SLOVENIA - 75567/01 [2007] ECHR 65 (18 January 2007)
seen at 18:40, 23 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
OBERWALDER v. SLOVENIA - 75567/01 [2007] ECHR 65 (18 January 2007)
CHITAYEV AND CHITAYEV v. RUSSIA - 59334/00 [2007] ECHR 60 (18 January 2007)
seen at 18:40, 23 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
CHITAYEV AND CHITAYEV v. RUSSIA - 59334/00 [2007] ECHR 60 (18 January 2007)
SHCHIGLITSOV v. ESTONIA - 35062/03 [2007] ECHR 68 (18 January 2007)
seen at 18:40, 23 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
SHCHIGLITSOV v. ESTONIA - 35062/03 [2007] ECHR 68 (18 January 2007)
ALSAYED ALLAHAM v. GREECE - 25771/03 [2007] ECHR 64 (18 January 2007)
seen at 18:40, 23 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
ALSAYED ALLAHAM v. GREECE - 25771/03 [2007] ECHR 64 (18 January 2007)
SILKA v. UKRAINE - 3624/03 [2007] ECHR 73 (18 January 2007)
seen at 18:40, 23 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
SILKA v. UKRAINE - 3624/03 [2007] ECHR 73 (18 January 2007)
KHURKUNOV v. UKRAINE OUZOUNIAN - 5079/04 [2007] ECHR 62 (18 January 2007)
seen at 18:40, 23 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
KHURKUNOV v. UKRAINE OUZOUNIAN - 5079/04 [2007] ECHR 62 (18 January 2007)
ESTRIKH v. LATVIA - 73819/01 [2007] ECHR 57 (18 January 2007)
seen at 18:40, 23 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
ESTRIKH v. LATVIA - 73819/01 [2007] ECHR 57 (18 January 2007)
OUZOUNIAN BARRET v. CYPRUS - 2418/05 [2007] ECHR 63 (18 January 2007)
seen at 18:40, 23 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
OUZOUNIAN BARRET v. CYPRUS - 2418/05 [2007] ECHR 63 (18 January 2007)
KOT v. RUSSIA - 20887/03 [2007] ECHR 66 (18 January 2007)
seen at 18:40, 23 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
KOT v. RUSSIA - 20887/03 [2007] ECHR 66 (18 January 2007)
Downes, Re Application for Judicial Review [2007] NIQB 1 (15 January 2007)
seen at 18:39, 23 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Downes, Re Application for Judicial Review [2007] NIQB 1 (15 January 2007)
Multiplex Constructions (UK) Ltd v Mott Macdonald Ltd [2007] EWHC 20 (TCC) (10 January 2007)
seen at 18:38, 23 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This judgment is in six parts, namely Part 1 � Introduction; Part 2 � The Facts; Part 3 � The Present Proceedings; Part 4 � The Adjudicator's Jurisdiction; Part 5 � Compliance with the Adjudicator's Decision...
Post Office Ltd v Castleton [2007] EWHC 5 (QB) (22 January 2007)
seen at 18:38, 23 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is a claim by Post Office Limited on an account stated by one of its former subpostmasters, the defendant Mr. Castleton. Mr. Castleton admits that he was an accounting party. The statement of the account, though...
JE v DE & Ors [2006] EWHC 3459 (Fam) (29 December 2006)
seen at 18:38, 23 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
These are proceedings under the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court which were commenced on 14 July 2006 by the claimant, JE. She is the wife of the first defendant, DE. They were married on 23 June 2005, though...
Polarpark Enterprises Inc v Allason [2007] EWHC 22 (Ch) (22 January 2007)
seen at 18:37, 23 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal from the Order of Master Moncaster on 7th July 2006, whereby he ordered the defendant Rupert Allason to give possession to the claimant Polarpark Enterprises Inc of residential property known ...
Multiplex Constructions (UK) Ltd v Cleveland Bridge UK Ltd & Anor [2006] EWCA Civ 1834 (20 December 2006)
seen at 18:37, 23 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
LORD JUSTICE MAY: The rebuilding of Wembley Stadium is a matter of some national importance. An important element of that is the steel structure, which was the subject of a major subcontract between Multiplex...
Nelson & Anor v Clearsprings (Management) Ltd [2006] EWCA Civ 1854 (20 December 2006)
seen at 18:37, 23 January in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
SIR ANTHONY CLARKE MR: On 22 September 2006 the judgment of this court was handed down dismissing Mr Nelson's appeal from an order made by HHJ Bush on 9�May�2005, allowing the appeal of the respondent from ...
'...make it compulsory to pay staff on Paternity Leave' -- Matthew Gaskin
seen at 18:36, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present the law entitles fathers to two weeks' (unpaid) leave when their...
'...Help make Scotland an Independent Country' -- Bruce
seen at 18:36, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition lets you people help Scotland become an Independent Country
'...get a national dress for england to restore the national pride which has deminished over the years' -- richard ackrill
seen at 18:36, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
why is england the only country not to have a national dress. scotland has...
'...Scrap the BBC licence fee.' -- MICHAEL ADAMS
seen at 18:36, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Scrap the BBC licence fee.' -- MICHAEL ADAMS
'...Liken the cost of living to the average salary in the UK, investigate interest rates, and bring the cost of property to an affordable rate for all.' -- Rebekka Clarke
seen at 18:36, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
UK average salaries should allow each person and family to live comfortably...
'...create more opportunity to take on Public Houses (Pubs) and later opening hours.' -- Tim Hoggarth
seen at 18:36, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There arnt enough public houses that are open late enough, plus, with the...
'...go against the continual encouragement to increase numbers at university' -- Katy Wilson
seen at 18:36, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Does the country really need more graduates? Or is this simply serving to...
PM's tribute to "incredible talent" of Brit stars
seen at 17:36, 23 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair says it is "fantastic news" that British actors and directors feature in this year's Academy Awards nominations.
Live music venues in london to be sold if deal to go ahead
seen at 17:35, 23 January in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) has formally decided that the proposed acquisition of a controlling interest in Academy Music Holdings Limited (Academy) by Hamsard 2786 Limited (Hamsard) would lead to a substantial...
Greater action needed to deliver cleaner air
seen at 17:34, 23 January in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
More needs to done at local, national and European level if cleaner air is to be achieved, Local Environment Minister Ben Bradshaw said today.
Royal navy's latest warship makes waves
seen at 17:31, 23 January in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Royal Navy's newest warship, the Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dauntless, was launched on the Clyde today by Lady Burnell-Nugent, wife of the Commander In Chief of theFleet.
'...Urgently review the unitary status proposals in the Local Government White Paper' -- Mark Davids
seen at 16:52, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the recent Local Government White Paper the requirement for Councils to...
'...hold a Referendum, allowing the public to vote on the EU Contitution' -- Emma Jane
seen at 16:52, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Number 10 is willing to surrender the power to vote, and veto, crucial areas...
'...Kevin Donovan' -- Kevin Donovan
seen at 16:51, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like to petition the Prime Minister to do something about Canterbury...
'...propose legislation prohibiting absolutely the use of violence against children by their parents' -- Stephen Alexander Royston-Davies
seen at 16:51, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The physical punishment of children, including physical punishment...
'...Urgently consider the dualling of the A1 Trunk Road in Northumberland.' -- Ronald Bly
seen at 16:51, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Dualling of the A1 north of Morpeth to the Scottish Border throughout it's...
'...Give free music lessons to kids under the age of 16' -- Tom Hatton
seen at 16:51, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To allow kids from all backgrounds to be able to learn an instrument of...
'...Guarentee that the electorate of UK will have a vote on the acceptance of any EU constitution' -- Andrew Charnick
seen at 16:51, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We have given up so much that a constitution for the EU would mean giveing...
'...make membership of sporting clubs, gymnasiums and health clubs affordable for all.' -- David Ahearn
seen at 16:51, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If the Government is truly concerned with the publics health, and weight...
'...Abolish the requirement for national curriculum to be taught by nursery schools and child minders' -- Lindsay Hoyle
seen at 16:50, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Nursery schools and child minders are regulated by ofsted to the extent that...
'...Scrap any plans to disproportionately increase the road tax on 4x4 vehicles' -- Guy Jones
seen at 16:50, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is proposed by this government that 4x4 vehicles should be taxed at a far...
'...Review the sentencing of criminals. Prisons are overcrowded so to reduce the number of prisoners, sentences should be shorter - and much harder.' -- Derek Agar
seen at 16:50, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In most cases, perpetrators have violated the human rights of their victims...
'...introduce legislation banning anyone caught drink driving, for life from driving any vehicle' -- gordon downing
seen at 16:50, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
anyone caught drink driving should be banned from driving for life, with no...
'...Ban fur imports from China' -- Emma Powell
seen at 16:50, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Millions of animals are killed every year in China and the fur trade is...
'...create a legal system which resembles that currently in place for disabled drivers, for parent and child parking spaces. To make it illegal for people without a child under the age of five present in the %
seen at 16:50, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Parents with small children need these spaces for safety reasons rather than...
'...ensure that wherever pornographic material is sold openly to the public it is not on display under a certain height (6' or so) so that children are easily exposed to it at a lower level - eg at petrol sta%
seen at 16:50, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We, the undersigned, petition the Prime Minister to introduce or enforce...
'...Stop the closure of the accident and emergancy in Worthing Hospital' -- David Millen
seen at 16:50, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Sign this petition to stop the planned closure of Worthing Hospital's...
'...cancel the mistakes made by tax credits department' -- susan lee
seen at 16:50, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Tax credits replaced the old tax code system. We were told to fill it out...
'...Pass Legislation for deliveries by HGV's in large Towns and Cities to be effected beyween 2200hrs and 0600hrs ie: at night.' -- Andy Kerr
seen at 16:50, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This would keep most of the big vehicles of the roads into these areas...
'...Create a British Space Agency.' -- BARRY WARD
seen at 16:50, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Create a British Space Agency.' -- BARRY WARD
'...Limit council taxes by the rate of inflation and backdate the increase by 5 years' -- Roger Fraser
seen at 16:50, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Council tax has shot up in recent years to a point where many families...
'...Subsidise Sport Clothing and Shoes for Runners & Cyclists' -- Christopher Smith
seen at 16:50, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Runner and Cyclists cost the health service very little and save it millions...
'...Build a Nuclear power station in Battersea, London' -- Tim Fenn
seen at 16:50, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The nuclear industry claims that nuclear power is a totally safe form of...
'...REDIRECT SOCIAL SERVICES RESOURCES AWAY FROM YOUNG OFFENDERS TOWARDS DISABLED CHILDREN.' -- DEREK RUSHTON
seen at 16:49, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like to ask the Prime Minister why Local Authority social service...
'...Stop charging to become a bankrupt.' -- wendy savage
seen at 16:49, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
charging to become bankrupt is not appropriate because it forces people in...
'...ensure that no more public money is spent on, or diverted to, the cost of the London Olympics' -- Margaret King
seen at 16:49, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I don't know ANYONE who supports these Games coming to London so why should...
'...Reduce VAT to 5% on repairs, alterations and extensions to all buildings and increase VAT on new houses from 0-5%.' -- Tim Fenn
seen at 16:49, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The present 17.5% rate of VAT charged on all building works encourages...
'...make it easier for obese people to have life changing/saving surgery such as gastric bypass or banding' -- wendy savage
seen at 16:49, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
people who have spent years and a lot of time and money and still are unable...
'...Ban Battery Farming of Hens and gradually fade out all Battery Farming in the UK' -- Tony Passarelli
seen at 16:49, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is inhumane and cruel to the animals. In the 21st Century all farming...
'...Let Local Councils Impose Limited Taxes ie. 1p on chewing gum for street cleaning etc' -- Tony Passarelli
seen at 16:49, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Give a limited power to our councils to help with the cost of running our...
'...Open a Dedicated Military Hospital' -- Barrie Braddow
seen at 16:49, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Open a Dedicated Military Hospital' -- Barrie Braddow
'...To take a active political and military action in support of release of the five Bulgarian nurses in Libya and never release the Libyan terrorist suspects .' -- ilian gidov
seen at 16:48, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To take an active political and military action in support of release of...
'...change the monarchy's male primogeniture to equal primogeniture' -- vinnie c.
seen at 16:48, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This has been proven popular in other european kingdoms such as sweden,...
'...Ban the 'American' Halloween' -- vinnie c.
seen at 16:48, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
WE do not have to ban this american holiday completly because it is good for...
'...ensure car manufacturers warranties are still valid when bio fuels are used' -- Francoise C Petibout
seen at 16:48, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ensure that people are encouraged to use bio fuels as much as possible by...
'...Revoke the 1967 Abortion Act' -- Oliver Lowson
seen at 16:48, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned petition that the 1967 Abortion Act be revoked. The act...
'...confer the honour of MBE on John McDermott, Grimsby Town FC legend' -- Ian Jackson
seen at 16:48, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
John McDermott is Grimsby Town FCs longest serving player having started his...
'...Bring true eguality and fairness in pay scales as was supposed to be a benefit offered by agenda for change payscales' -- Michelle Mead
seen at 16:47, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Agenda for change has not bought about the degree of fairness in the...
'...ensure that bloggers remain free to comment on government policy, ministerial decisions, political correctness, Islamic extremists, the weather and anything else that takes our fancy, without fear of censo%
seen at 16:47, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In November of last year the Press Complaints Commission called for a...
'...establish February 12th (Darwin Day) as a public holiday in the United Kingdom.' -- Stephen Rushbrook
seen at 16:47, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the UK there are nine public holidays. ( New Year, St Patrick’s Day, Good...
'...legislate that financial institutions clear cheques within a 4 hour time frame' -- henry mactaggart
seen at 16:47, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is already being achieved in Sweden,without legislation,only the threat...
'...Insure that MPs behave in accordance to what is expected of a gentleman/lady' -- Lord Radnor
seen at 16:47, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All of us who have been fortunate enough to watch a session of the House of...
'...Adopt a similar strategy to combat crime as Rudy Guiliani when he was Mayor of New York.' -- Lee
seen at 16:47, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
He called for a zero-tolerance policy on 'petty' crimes (as far as littering...
'...stop more Lottery funding being allocated to the 2012 Olympics and to allow it to be used for its primary purpose, that of communty support across the whole of the country.' -- mike heslop-mullens
seen at 16:47, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petiion is to stop lottery funding being directed to one single cause -...
'...recommend the Queen to award a knighthood (or whatever alternative honour she may deem appropriate) to Ashley Hutchings for his outstanding contribution to the preservation of and education about English f%
seen at 16:47, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ashley Hutchings has done so much to preserve English folk music, dance, and...
'...Professional Status For Engineers and Engineering' -- Jon Jennings
seen at 16:47, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a recently qualified Astronautics Engineer and with 8 years experience as...
'...Scrap Section 172 of The Road Traffic Act 1988' -- Ken Donovan
seen at 16:47, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Section 172 of The Road Traffic Act 1988 requires the recipient to provide...
'...Ban learner drivers from taking lessons during morning rush hour.' -- Alan Trojanowski
seen at 16:47, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Not only do learner drivers cause congestion problems, it can also be...
Afghanistan
seen at 15:31, 23 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there would be an announcement this week on troop rotation in Afghanistan, the PMOS replied that he was not expecting anything at this stage....
Home Office
seen at 15:30, 23 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for an update on the Home Office reorganisation plan in light of concerns raised by Margaret Beckett and Ruth Kelly, the PMOS replied that the question was almost Gibbonesque in its quality of building in ...
Inheritance Tax
seen at 15:30, 23 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was concerned by the big increase in the number of families facing Inheritance Tax, the PMOS replied that tax matters were a matter for the Chancellor....
Adoption Laws
seen at 15:30, 23 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was sympathetic to the concerns of Cardinal Murphy-O'Connor, the PMOS replied that as he had said yesterday, this was an issue with sensitivities on all sides and the Prime Minister recognised...
2012 Olympics
seen at 15:30, 23 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) reported that the ODA sustainability report showed how the 2012 Games could set new standards for sustainability. Measures included a low waste and low carbon transport...
Morning press briefing from 23 January 2007
seen at 15:30, 23 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: 2012 Olympics, Adoption laws, Inheritance tax, Home Office and Afghanistan
Pcs stike press statement
seen at 15:30, 23 January in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden said:
Change of her majesty's ambassador to the republic of poland
seen at 15:27, 23 January in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Mr Ric Todd has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Poland in succession to Mr Charles Crawford CMG, who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr Todd will take up his new appointment...
Transforming government procurement in our public services to match the global pace of change: john healey
seen at 15:23, 23 January in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
John Healey MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, today unveiled a range of public procurement reforms to equip the UK with the capability to deliver world class public services in the face of the growing challenges...
Insolvency bulletin - endowment specialist in provisional liquidation
seen at 15:22, 23 January in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
The Secretary of State for Trade and Industry has presented a petition in the High Court to wind up Austin Hamilton Associates Limited in the public interest.
Assets recovery agency freezes over £1 million of assets
seen at 15:21, 23 January in Assets Recovery Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Assets Recovery Agency has frozen over £1 million of assets in five separate cases across England during June and July linked to a range of criminality including money laundering, theft and large-scale...
Air quality indicator for sustainable development 2006 (provisional)
seen at 12:29, 23 January in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
STATISTICAL RELEASE
Defra announces second phase of key indian climate change adaptation project
seen at 12:29, 23 January in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The UK is to work with India to provide a detailed assessment of potential impacts of climate change in India and to undertake a pilot regional project to identify and develop adaptation strategies, Environment ...
Patricia hewitt announces new choice website
seen at 12:28, 23 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
New Choice website to give NHS patients more power
Don't get conned by storm repair rogues, warns consumer direct
seen at 12:19, 23 January in Consumer Direct News - national (Our copy).
Consumer Direct, the government's consumer advice service, is warning people who suffered property damage during last week's storms to be wary of opportunist rogue traders offering to carry out quick repairs.
PM pledges to fight modern-day "slavery"
seen at 11:34, 23 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair has expressed his determination to stamp out people and child trafficking as he marked a milestone in the historical battle against exploitation.
2012 days until "green" Olympics begin
seen at 11:34, 23 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair launched the Olympic Development Agency's Sustainability Strategy this morning at Number 10 before touring the 2012 site.
Government calls for 'shared responsibility' for ensuring regulation works for everyone
seen at 11:33, 23 January in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Regulation Minister Pat McFadden today called for a new sense of shared responsibility for the way the UK regulates itself, as he responded to a report by the Better Regulation Commission (BRC), Risk, Responsibility...
Hashmi family and lord-lieutenant lay foundation stone for armed forces memorial
seen at 11:29, 23 January in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The foundation stone of the Armed Forces Memorial was laid today at the National Memorial Arboretum, near Lichfield, Staffordshire by H.M. Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire, James Hawley TD JP, The Queen's representative...
Consultation with Licensed Seed Testing Stations (LSTS) in Scotland and other key stakeholders, on a proposal to amend the Seeds (Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 in respect of fees charged to LSTS for licenc%
seen at 11:27, 23 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation with Licensed Seed Testing Stations (LSTS) in Scotland and other key stakeholders, on a proposal to amend the Seeds (Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 in respect of fees charged to LSTS for licences...
Appointment of board members to west northamptonshire development corporation
seen at 11:23, 23 January in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Six members of the West Northamptonshire Development Corporation board (WNDC) have been reappointed for a second and final term of 3 years.
'...Pass a Law on Unfair Bank Charges' -- Helen Scerri
seen at 10:49, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Have you ever gone into debt because of bank charges? Hard-Working British...
'...get any housing associations to house people with children asap within at least 6 months instead of years' -- Clair Lowrey
seen at 10:48, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i am wanting to start a petition for those people that have children and are...
'...Introduce a road tax and MOT for cyclists' -- Peter Eric Taylor
seen at 10:48, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This will ensure that the bikes are road worthy and provide payment towards...
'...Raise the threshold of inheritance tax to 1 million pounds to reflect the increase in house prices that now affect ordinary people.' -- Edward Burton
seen at 10:48, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
House prices have increased over the last few years and now very modest...
'...Encourage all UK manufacturers and importers to jointly agree a code of practice to reduce the amount of plastic packaging used.' -- Roger Bull
seen at 10:48, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Plastic packaging is difficult to sort and recycle, and expanded polystyrene...
'...protect the Christians of Iraq' -- Dr. Patrick Sookhdeo
seen at 10:48, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Iraqi Christians are being targeted for violence by both Sunni and Shia...
'...Stop taxing the Basic State Pension' -- Carol Tweedale
seen at 10:48, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The State pension of £90.73 should not be taken into consideration for tax...
'...Remove the politics from the education debate.' -- Sharon Parrett
seen at 10:48, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Over the last 20 years schools have been used as a political playground....
'...Control the use of over-bright car headlights which cause excessive driving stress and light pollution' -- Steven Shaw
seen at 10:48, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is no need for the level of brightness emitted by some modern road...
'...tax everyone equally the same set percentage of their income rather than in bands.' -- Amy Fallowfield
seen at 10:48, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I propose that tax should be a set percentage (say 10%) of income rather...
'...Hold a public enquiry into the poor standard of policing in Warwickshire.' -- David Sampson
seen at 10:47, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A member of Warwickshire's police authority warned me that our family would...
'...create tougher legislation to ban cars from parking on cycle paths and public pavements.' -- Charlie Kelly
seen at 10:47, 23 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Cycle paths are designed to increase safety on the roads for cyclists. It...
Antonine wall - furthest boundary of the roman empire - is to be uk's next nomination for world heritage site
seen at 10:22, 23 January in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
The Antonine Wall, connecting the Forth and the Clyde in Scotland, and built in the 2nd Century as the furthest north west boundary of the Roman Empire, has been put forward by Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell as ...
Grocery inquiry goes local
seen at 10:22, 23 January in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) is to focus its attention on local markets across the UK as the next stage in its investigation into the market for the supply of groceries.
Drug Seizures by Scottish Police Forces, 2004/2005 and 2005/2006
seen at 10:16, 23 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Statistics on Drug Seizures by Scottish Police Forces
Anti-Money Laundering Measures (Edward Balls, Economic Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 10:16, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are today publishing draft Money Laundering Regulations 2007 for consultation. The Regulations implement the Third EU Money Laundering Directive, which was agreed in October 2005 during the UK'...

UK Gulf Veterans (Mortality Data) (Derek Twigg, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Veterans), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 10:16, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

As part of the Government's continuing commitment to investigate Gulf veterans' illness, data on the mortality of veterans of the 1990-91 Gulf conflict are published regularly. The most recent figures for the...

New Build Decommissioning and Waste Management (Alistair Darling, Secretary of State, Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 10:16, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have selected Dr. Tim Stone to be my senior adviser to lead the development of arrangements for the costs associated with potential new build decommissioning and waste management and make proposals to me and...

Farepak (Ian McCartney, Minister of State (Trade & Investment), Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 10:16, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

When the House debated the collapse of Farepak on7 November 2006, Official Report, column 206WH, I undertook to keep hon. Members fully up to date on the progress of the investigations into the events. Hon. Members...

Money-laundering (Lord Davies of Oldham, Deputy Chief Whip (House of Lords), HM Household)
seen at 10:16, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Economic Secretary to the Treasury (Mr Ed Balls) has made the following Written Statement.

The Government are today publishing draft Money Laundering Regulations 2007 for consultation...

Nuclear Decommissioning: Appointment of Senior Adviser (Lord Truscott, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 10:16, 23 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State (Alistair Darling) has made the following Statement.

I have selected Dr Tim Stone to be my senior adviser to lead the development of arrangements for the...

Carbon Emissions
seen at 03:27, 23 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister thought that David Miliband should have flown to India with the Chancellor to reduce the Government's carbon footprint following comments made by David Miliband about the Prince of Wales...
Afghanistan
seen at 03:27, 23 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked in light of what General Richards said last month and the Guardian this morning about defeating the Taliban in Afghanistan, would NATO be sending equipment and troops, the PMOS said that in terms of the operational...
Home Office
seen at 03:27, 23 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the line had changed about the reforms to the Home Office and that there was more consultation now taking place than had first been thought, the PMOS repeated what he had said this morning that there is...
Racism
seen at 03:27, 23 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister thought that broadcasters should be more careful about the kind of things that they screen given the row that has erupted from Big Brother, the PMOS said that as it was not his role to...
Northern Ireland
seen at 03:27, 23 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked given that the RUC collusion with police in Northern Ireland was over a number of years until the current administration did any Ministers know, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that there...
Afternoon press briefing from 22 January 2007
seen at 03:27, 23 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Northern Ireland, Racism, Home Office, Afghanistan and Carbon Emissions
PM and Coe hail "greenest Games"
seen at 00:27, 23 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair and Chairman of London 2012, Sebastian Coe, have promised that the Olympics in London will be the most environmentally friendly and sustainable yet.