28 February 2007
Health and social care professionals scoop awards at 2006's national ceremony
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13 teams from NHS and social care organisations across England - plus one outstanding achiever' individual - have scooped national awards at the prestigious final of the 2006 Health and Social Care Awards held last...
PM meets with King of Jordan
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Tony Blair welcomed King Abdullah II of Jordan to Number 10 today for talks.
Afternoon press briefing from 28 February 2007
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Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Airbus, DfES, Trident and Police Inquiry
England's new nursing officer for diversity
seen at 19:21, 28 February in
Department of Health News - national
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The Department of Health's Chief Nursing Officer, Christine Beasley, tomorrow welcomes Dawn Atkinson into her new role as England's Nursing Officer for Diversity.
New constitution for the british virgin islands
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national
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Lord Triesman, FCO Minister responsible for the Overseas Territories, today welcomed the successful conclusion of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) constitutional talks. Delegations from BVI and the UK met in London...
'...create a US green card system for the UK' -- Chris Watts
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The UK immigration system seems too easy when compared to the likes of the...
'...scrap car tax and charge for mileage driven' -- Margaret Dalton
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will be unrealistic and costly which most drivers cannot afford. the public...
'...Stop Tessa Jowell's shop-a-tout phoneline' -- j fleming
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Report anyone who sells a concert ticket? What a disgrace! This is yet...
'...stop garage/mechanic scams.' -- catherine
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vehicle garages are not monitored and have accountability to no one - this...
'...Abolish the Health and safety Executive' -- trevor macey
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replace it with local advisory panels of mature members of the public who...
Hutton: "we must tackle unemployment amongst ethnic minorities"
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Department for Work and Pensions News - national
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Ethnic minorities continue to face an employment gap according to new research published today by the Department for Work and Pensions.
Scottish Parliament Election Guidance 2007
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Guidance on role and conduct of people working in the Executive, its Agencies and Associated Departments, and Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs) during election period beginning on April 3.
'...Remove roulette machines from betting offices' -- S Parkin
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Roulette machines in betting offices are creating more and more gambling...
'...Fund Hospices Up to 50%' -- Bill Givens
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It is recognised that increased public monies have supported our national...
'...condemn Redbridge Council's land sales programme' -- Ian Bond
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Residents of the London Borough of Redbridge are deeply concerned at the...
'...live on an average wage' -- Ahren Stevens-Taylor
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he is allowed £20,000 for the whole year and he is not allowed to use tax...
'...Remove the Income Tax burden from Pensioners' -- Paul Davis
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Pensioners have generally worked all their lives & for the most part have...
'...Introduce a tax on plastic carrier bags' -- Andrew Stuart
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A tax of, say 10p, should be levied on all plastic carrier bags, which will...
Prime Minister's Question Time
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The 2012 Olympics, the British film industry and the NHS were on the agenda at this week's PMQs. You can read the transcript of today's session, or watch the broadcast again.
Morning press briefing from 28 February 2007
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Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Probation Bill, Iraq-Iran/Syria, Air Passenger Duty, Airbus Restructuring, Future Shape of Government, Super Casinos and Home Office Reorganisation...
Review of nhs service improvement published
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Sir Ian Carruthers, Chief Executive of NHS South West today outlined recommendations around the process of reconfiguration in a letter sent to Chief Executive of the NHS, David Nicholson.
Margaret hodge announces companies act implementation timetable
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The full implementation timetable for the Companies Act 2006 was announced today by Industry and Regions Minister Margaret Hodge. All of the Act will be in place by October 2008 with many elements implemented earlier...
'...stop production of the 1p & 2p copper coins' -- MICHAEL YOUNG
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These coins have been produced since decimalisation in 1971 at which time it...
'...retain our economic sovereignty' -- Peter M. Prochaski
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Joining the European single currency or giving the right to tax citizens to...
'...stop benefits to unwed mothers' -- r.s.evans
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unless the said mother names the father and he assists in the support of the...
'...Save Hempsted Bridge' -- Mark Keightley
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Gloucestershire Council propose to close Hempsted Bridge to traffic when the...
'...STOP charging for disabled parking' -- NEIL BERTRAM
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more and more common is the trend for councils and the NHS to charge...
Tackling the threat of invasive non-native species
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Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national
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Defra, along with the devolved administrations of Great Britain (the Welsh Assembly and Scottish Executive) is today launching a consultation to help tackle invasive non-native species.
Launch of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist finance strategy
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Treasury News - national
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Today, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Ed Balls, and Home Office Minister, Tony McNulty, launched the Government's strategy to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
Statistics Publication Notice: Scottish Household Survey (2006 – Quarter 3)
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This is the thirteenth in a series of quarterly Statistics Publication Notices which announces the availability of the Scottish Household Survey for a particular quarter.
Communities secretary ruth kelly responds to equalities review
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Department for Communities and Local Government News - national
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Communities Minister Ruth Kelly today welcomed a review of the causes of persistent discrimination and inequality in British society undertaken by Trevor Phillips.
Swap and save - can you beat the bill rise?
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OFWAT News - national
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Consumers face an average water bill rise of £20 (or 7%) for 2007-08, as water and sewerage bills land on doormats across England and Wales in early March.
'...Demand equality with America' -- Fraser Hotchkiss
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We always stand shoulder to shoulder with the US and get NOTHING for it....
'...speed up the supply of digital hearing aids' -- Ben Climer
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Reduce the NHS waiing lists by allowing patients to contribute to the cost...
'...oppose the REACH legislation' -- Lina Drimas
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The REACH law (Registration Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals) aims...
'...Abolish the Welsh Assembly' -- J. W. Tuck
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This is a fourth tier of Government, and an unnecessary burden on taxpayers...
Watch PMQs live here now
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Tony Blair is answering questions from MPs in his weekly Question Time session. You can follow the session live here now. We'll offer a summary of the topics covered, as well as the chance to watch the broadcast...
Afternoon press briefing from 27 February 2007
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Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Deputy Leadership, Poverty, John Reid Webchat, Council Housing, Bank Holiday and Police Inquiry
Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004: Sharing practice across sectors, across Scotland
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This document supports the implementation of the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 by sharing practice.
Ofwat confirms water bill increases for 2007-08
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Water Services Regulation Authority News - national
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Household water and sewerage bills in England and Wales are to rise by an average of 7%, Ofwat confirmed today. This comprises an increase of 3.1% in real terms, plus 3.9% for inflation. The average household water...
Economy: Service Prices
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Latest UK National Statistics releases
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SPPI inflation at 3.0% in Q4 2006
Uk retailers sign up to cut the environmental impact of carrier bags
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Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national
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UK retailers have agreed to reduce the overall environmental impact of their carrier bags by 25% by the end of 2008.
Oft warns - don't waste money on 'miracle' health cures
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Office of Fair Trading News - national
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As part of its Scams Awareness Month the OFT is advising consumers not to waste money on 'miracle' health and slimming products which don't do what they claim.
Bennett (Electrical) Services Ltd v Inviron Ltd [2007] EWHC 49 (TCC) (19 January 2007)
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This is a summary judgment application to enforce an adjudication award for £253,748 plus VAT of £41,255 together with interest of £2,474, a total of £297,477.
G Middleton Ltd v Berry Creek Overseas Development Ltd [2007] EWHC 318 (TCC) (09 February 2007)
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By a contract dated 15th October 2002, incorporating the JCT Standard Form of Building Contract 1998 Edition (with Contractor's Design), Berry Creek Overseas Development Limited ("Berry Creek") engaged G. Middleton...
Campaign Against Arms Trade v BAE Systems Plc [2007] EWHC 330 (QB) (26 February 2007)
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The Applicant is a long established unincorporated association engaged in research into and campaigning against the international arms trade. The Respondent is a well known major arms manufacturer based in this...
Malcolm v Director of Public Prosecutions [2007] EWHC 363 (QB) (27 February 2007)
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This is an appeal by way of case stated from the decision of Barnet Magistrates' Court of 18 August 2005 convicting the Appellant of the offence of driving a motor vehicle on a road when the proportion of alcohol...
Amedeo Hotels Ltd & v Zaman & Ors [2007] EWHC 295 (Comm) (25 January 2007)
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This is an application by the first two Defendants to discharge, mainly on grounds of material non-disclosure, a Worldwide Freezing Order ("The Order") made, without notice, by Mrs Justice Gloster on 5th and 6th...
Secretary of State for Trade and Industry v Gee & Anor [2007] EWHC 350 (Ch) (27 February 2007)
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This is an application under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 to disqualify David Neasham Gee and Kevin Smedley from acting as directors. The application arises out of their directorships of various...
Sandisk Corporation v Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV & Ors [2007] EWHC 332 (Ch) (27 February 2007)
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In this action, the Claimant ("SanDisk") complains of breaches of the Chapter I and Chapter II prohibitions of the Competition Act 1998 and/or Articles 81 and/or 82 of the EC Treaty. The Claim Form, accompanied...