19 March 2007
Iraq
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Downing Street Says
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Asked if the Prime Minister would be marking the fourth anniversary of the war in Iraq with a statement or comment, given that the President of the United States had made a statement, the PMOS replied that we were...
200th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade
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Downing Street Says
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Asked why the House of Commons was to debate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of slavery, since this was not a legislative matter, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) replied that it was a matter...
Afternoon press briefing from 19 March 2007
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Number 10 » News Stories
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Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade and Iraq
The way the treasure act 1996 is administered is changing
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Bank of England News - national
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From today the British Museum will provide certain services to the Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport in relation to the performance of her functions under the Treasure Act. These services will include...
Crime update - money laundering news no 33
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Concerted Inter-Agency Criminal Finances Action Group/Payback News - national
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REGULATORY UPDATE The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has set up a reporting system designed to reduce the level of financial crime in the insurance industry. Under the new system insurance firms and intermediaries...
Consultation on Inquiries (Scotland) Rules: Scottish Inquiries Under the Inquiries Act 2005
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The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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Consultation paper on draft Inquiries (Scotland) Rules for Scottish public inquiries under the Inquiries Act 2005
Acas publishes new guidance to help managers manage conflict at work effectively
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Acas News - national
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Acas, Britain's leading employment relations service, has published a new booklet - Managing conflict at work. The booklet, which is available free of charge at www.acas.org.uk, is designed to help employers and...
New measure to tackle international vat fraud
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HM Revenue & Customs News - national
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New rules making it harder for organised criminals to steal VAT from the UK taxpayer will be introduced on 1 June 2007.
'...have One Tax Rate 10%' -- Edward Zawisza
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Raise roughly the same amount of tax as now but using a much lower rate. A...
'...Remain for another term in office.' -- Brian Chivers
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Hardest job on the planet. Not perfect but a very long way from where we...
'...Stop the current Welfare Reform Bill.' -- Steve D Blake
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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The current Welfare Reform Bill will not help people it will further...
Zimbabwe
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Downing Street Says
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Asked if there had been any diplomatic moves regarding Zimbabwe, the PMOS replied that the important thing regarding Zimbabwe was that Africans led the process, and the African leaders had been bolder in a reaction...
Prison Sentences
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Downing Street Says
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Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with what Lord Falconer had said recently about geriatric "lifers", the PMOS replied that what Lord Falconer was doing was setting out Government policy. Government policy...
Northern Ireland
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Asked if the Prime Minister would be seeing Ian Paisley this week to talk about power sharing, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that it was likely that there would be a meeting. What was important...
Morning press briefing from 19 March 2007
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Number 10 » News Stories
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Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Northern Ireland, Prison Sentences, Zimbabwe and Police Inquiry
Knife deaths are "horrific" - PM
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Number 10 » News Stories
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Tougher sentencing is needed to help combat crimes involving gangs and knives, Tony Blair has said.
Defra review of rural payments agency: report published
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Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national
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The Hunter Review, a report reviewing the future of the Rural Payments Agency has been published by Defra today.
New chief executive appointed to companies house and registrar of companies for england and wales
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Department of Trade and Industry News - national
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Gareth Jones has been appointed as Chief Executive of Companies House and Registrar of Companies for England and Wales. He is currently Director of the Department for Environment, Planning and Countryside in the...
Protect your baby’s natural headshape: tummy time to play, back to sleep
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The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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Protect your baby's natural headshape: tummy time to play, back to sleep. Leaflet for parents on avoiding flat head in babies (plagiocephaly).
Bus and Coach Statistics: 2005-06
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The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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Shows the trends in vehicle-kilometres, passenger journeys and receipts; describes the availability of services and people's use of and views on them, particularly the use of buses for commuting.
'...Up the miminum wage by at least an extra 70p' -- Charleigh x
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Miminum wage is very low! Some of us cant get a well paid job because you...
'...Scrap Motorcyle Road Tax' -- Meredith Jarvis
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Motorcycles do less damage to the road than cars, they are more...
Making good progress: 10 local authorities selected for groundbreaking pilot
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Department for Education And Skills News - national
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Secretary of State for Education and Skills, Alan Johnson, today announced that 10 local authorities, one in each English Region, have been selected to take forward a groundbreaking pilot in clusters of schools.
'...award a Knighthood to Murray Walker' -- robert bennett
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Murray Walker has proved himself worthy of a knighthood by showing his love...
'...Reform or Repeal the 'Isle of Wight Act'' -- Michael Ellis
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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The IW Act was originally introduced after the 1970 Festival at Afton, which...
'...let touts carry on' -- paul moores
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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your friend lets you down and you need to sell on that ticket or one of your...
'...Reinstate Matron' -- Anthony Reed
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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It is vital to the welfare of our national body that nurses be effectively...
'...Better Funding for The Police Service' -- Lindsey C Smith
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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In my opinion, The Police Service funding is too low, we need well policed...
'...Allow over 70s to register for jury service' -- Dennis Jones
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Under the Age Discrimination Act to allow over 70yrs to register for jury...
More family doctor services for deprived areas
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Department of Health News - national
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- Changes will make registration with a GP easier for thousands -
List of Approved Products and Processes
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The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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List of Products and Processes approved by the Committee on Products and Processes for use in the Public Water Supply
Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Department: Research Findings No.51/2007 National Adult Learning Survey 2005: Findings for Scotland
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The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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In 2005, for the first time, the Scottish Executive funded a Scottish boost to the National Adult Learning Survey (NALS). The NALS series, which was established by the Department for Education and Employment in...
Light dues and tonnage threshold frozen at 2006 levels
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Department for Transport News - national
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There will be no increase this year in light dues paid by merchant ships and fishing vessels, Shipping Minister Stephen Ladyman announced today. The tonnage threshold of 35,000 tons will also remain the same.
'...Knighthood for Eric Clapton' -- michael grimmer
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Over the past few years the Prime Minister has awarded knighthoods to...
PM's vision of personalised public services
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Number 10 » News Stories
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Frontline health and education service should be more focused on the needs of those who use them, Tony Blair has said.
National Adult Learning Survey (NALS) 2005 Scotland Report
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The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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In 2005, for the first time, the Scottish Executive funded a Scottish boost to the National Adult Learning Survey (NALS). The NALS series, which was established by the Department for Education and Employment in...
Guide for professional or other bodies on making an application to enable their members to acquire: Rights to conduct Litigation and Rights of Audience
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The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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Provides guidance to professional and other bodies to apply for rights of audience and rights to conduct a litigation under Sections 25 - 29 of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous provisions)(Scotland) Act 1990.
'...remove the cost of government data' -- Tim Almond
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Government data is currently sold to businesses, such as postcode and DVLA...
Charities wake up to the people power of the net
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Charity Commission News - national
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At a conference today, charities will be urged to take inspiration from unlikely sources such as the Arctic Monkeys and Korean housewife Kim Hye Won, for the way in which they have exploited media innovations to...