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27 April 2007

Uk backs tracking system to net pirate fishermen
seen at 19:30, 27 April in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
A new system to beat illegal fishing around the world by tracking fish from the moment they are caught to when they arrive on consumers' plates will get the backing of the UK Government today (30 April).
'...Allow e-petitionees to enter personal details once yet apply them to many petitions' -- Owen Cattigan
seen at 18:45, 27 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With so many e-petitions relevant to today's society it would be fairer to...
BAE Systems
seen at 17:31, 27 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister was embarrassed by the US formally complaining about the decision to drop the BAE inquiry, the PMOS said all he could say was we did not normally get into discussing diplomatic exchanges...
EU Treaty
seen at 17:31, 27 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the PMOS could update journalists on progress on the EU Treaty, the PMOS said the reality was that we were at the preliminary stages of discussions. The other reality was that both with the Dutch Prime...
Transition
seen at 17:31, 27 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what were the Prime Minister's engagements on May 1st, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said if journalists were referring to this morning's papers then he had one word, wrong. Asked whether ...
Privy Council Appointment of Lord Williamson
seen at 17:31, 27 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to approve that Lord Williamson of Horton GCMG CB be sworn of Her Majesty's most honourable Privy Council.
British sky broadcasting /itv
seen at 17:28, 27 April in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, Alistair Darling, has today received the results of Ofcom's investigation into public interest issues that may be raised by British Sky Broadcasting Group's acquisition...
Falklands conflict this week 1982: 30 april-6 may
seen at 17:24, 27 April in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Photography is available from the Imperial War Museum website and from http://www.mod.uk/defenceinternet/defencenews
Residential leaseholders gain greater transparency with service and administration charges
seen at 17:16, 27 April in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
From 1 October this year tenants in England must be provided with specific details about their rights and obligations with any demand for payment of a service or administration charge.
'...Prevent the non-democratic change of Prime Minister. Changes should be subject to referendum.' -- Thomas Kitching
seen at 16:45, 27 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Given recent world events, I submit that the ability of the ruling party to...
'...change the tax system so that it only takes into account overall earnings' -- ian jones
seen at 16:45, 27 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I, as many others do in todays flexible working environment, work at 2...
'...force all power companies to buy back electricity produced by micro home generation at twice the standard rate.' -- Martin Ingram
seen at 16:45, 27 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Power companies at present buy electricity generated by environmentally...
'...support the view that proposals to introduce Electronic Vehicle Identification (EVI) on motorcycles are wrong and not needed.' -- Richard Olliffe
seen at 16:45, 27 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In a society all ready excessively burdened with CCTV and other...
'...ban palm oil plantations' -- Michelle Lee
seen at 16:45, 27 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
this type of plantation is destroying vast amounts of rainforest and this...
'...scrap all NHS charges to include presciption charges and dental treatment for ALL NHS employees' -- Andrew CLayworth
seen at 16:45, 27 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In all walks of life there are always concessions handed out by most...
Explore our historic-chair restoration gallery
seen at 15:39, 27 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Follow the fascinating renovation of No10's Kent Suite of chairs in our new photo gallery.
PM invites Bertie Ahern to address Parliament
seen at 15:39, 27 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tony Blair has invited Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to mark the restoration of devolution.
Tony Blair in Warsaw for EU talks
seen at 15:39, 27 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The PM met with Poland's President Lech Kaczynski today for talks on the future of Europe.
Morning press briefing from 27 April 2007
seen at 15:39, 27 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Transition, EU Treaty and BAE Systems
Defra warns of first "summer smog" of 2007
seen at 15:36, 27 April in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Warm, sunny, weather forecast over Southern England over the next few days is likely to lead to the first summer smog episode of 2007.
Blueprint for social care excellence- lewis calls on sector to aim for world class status
seen at 15:36, 27 April in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Social Care Minister Ivan Lewis today announced a five-point plan to put excellence at the heart of the government's vision for twenty first century social care.
Practice-based commissioning
seen at 15:36, 27 April in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
Ethiopia: foreign office amends travel advice
seen at 15:34, 27 April in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Office today revised its travel advice for Ethiopia. We now advise against all travel within 50 kms of all Ethiopia's borders.
Change of her majesty's ambassador to the republic of montenegro
seen at 15:34, 27 April in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Mr Kevin Lyne has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Montenegro in succession to Mr John Dyson who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.
Oft reports to secretary of state on bskyb's acquisition of stake in itv
seen at 15:31, 27 April in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT today reported to the Secretary of State on the completed acquisition by British Sky Broadcasting Group plc (BSkyB) of a 17.9 per cent stake in ITV plc (ITV). The OFT believes that the test for a merger ...
HOMEWORK: interactive learning system for parents and children - ESRC report
seen at 15:25, 27 April in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
16 April - HOMEWORK: interactive learning system for parents and children - ESRC report
Records broken as temperatures rise
seen at 15:14, 27 April in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
With forecasters at the Met Office predicting another weekend of above average temperatures for most of the country, Met Office climate scientists have released more figures revealing new temperature records.
'...URGENTLY ARRANGE TO PAY FARMERS THEIR OUTSTANDING SUBSIDIES' -- Carol ireton
seen at 14:48, 27 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
WE IN ENGLAND HAVE BECOME THE FALL GUYS OF EUROPE.THE PRIME MINISTER HAS...
'...to abolish all hereditary titles in the United Kingdom.' -- Chris Newell
seen at 14:48, 27 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Class remains a prominent issue in British society which incites prejudice...
'...introduce a minimum of two further Bank Holiday days in each Calendar Year in Great Britain' -- Alan Craddock
seen at 14:48, 27 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Britain has only eight public holidays per annum whereas some of our...
Statement from geoffrey podger chief executive hse - response to the ucatt report
seen at 12:23, 27 April in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
"We take any death at work very seriously. We share UCATT's concern that there are too many deaths in the construction industry. Indeed after a period of much progress, there is a possible 20-25% rise in fatal accidents...
Deaths from drink-driving - ETSC report
seen at 12:15, 27 April in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
17 April - Deaths from drink-driving - ETSC report
Impact of digitisation of Health Service information - ESRC report
seen at 12:15, 27 April in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
25 April - Impact of digitisation of Health Service information - ESRC report
Explore our historic-chair restoration gallery
seen at 11:07, 27 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
In our new photo gallery you can follow the fascinating renovation of No10's Kent Suite of chairs and sofas.
Economy: Motor Vehicles
seen at 11:07, 27 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Production unchanged in 3 mths to March
Statement from geoffrey podger
seen at 10:59, 27 April in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
"We take any death at work very seriously. We share UCATT's concern that there are too many deaths in the construction industry. Indeed after a period of much progress, there is a possible 10-15% rise in fatal accidents...
Northern Ireland Prison Service Corporate and Business Plan 2007-2010 (Paul Goggins, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Northern Ireland Office)
seen at 10:56, 27 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have placed copies of the Northern Ireland Prison Service's Corporate and Business Plan for 2007-2010 in the Libraries of both Houses.

The Corporate and Business Plan contains Key Performance Targets ...

Northern Ireland Health and Social Services Estates Agency (Health Estates) (Performance Targets) (2007-08) (Paul Goggins, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Northern Ireland Office)
seen at 10:56, 27 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The targets, which have been set for 2007-08, are based on the strategic aim and objectives of the Agency as set out in Section 4 of its Corporate and Business Plan. The targets are in line with the Department...

Cabinet Secretaries/Joint Intelligence Committee (Official Histories) (Tony Blair, Prime Minister, HM Treasury)
seen at 10:56, 27 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have appointed Ian Beesley to write the official history of the Secretaries to the Cabinet. I have also appointed Dr. Michael Goodman to write the official history of the Joint Intelligence Committee.

"UK Airports" Office of Fair Trading Report (Ian McCartney, Minister of State (Trade & Investment), Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 10:56, 27 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

We welcomed this Office of Fair Trading (OFT) report, which was published on 12 December 2006. As part of their statutory role, the OFT actively investigates markets that do not appear to be meeting the needs...

Post Mortem Procedures (Nuclear Industry) (Alistair Darling, Secretary of State, Department of Trade and Industry)
seen at 10:56, 27 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Further to my statement to the House on Wednesday 18 April 2007, Official Report, columns 301-02, I am now able to announce the terms of reference for the inquiry that I have asked Mr. Michael Redfern QC to carry...

Northern Ireland: Health and Social Services Estates Agency (Lord Rooker, Minister of State (Sustainable Farming and Food), Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 10:56, 27 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Paul Goggins, has made the following Ministerial Statement.

The targets, which have been set for 2007-08, are based on the strategic aim ...

Northern Ireland: Prison Service (Lord Rooker, Minister of State (Sustainable Farming and Food), Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 10:56, 27 April in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Paul Goggins) has made the following Ministerial Statement.

I have placed copies of the Northern Ireland Prison Service's corporate and business...

STRATEYCHUK v. UKRAINE - 25543/02 [2007] ECHR 331 (26 April 2007)
seen at 02:52, 27 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
STRATEYCHUK v. UKRAINE - 25543/02 [2007] ECHR 331 (26 April 2007)
SALDUZ v. TURKEY - 36391/02 [2007] ECHR 332 (26 April 2007)
seen at 02:52, 27 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
SALDUZ v. TURKEY - 36391/02 [2007] ECHR 332 (26 April 2007)
LAUDON v. GERMANY - 14635/03 [2007] ECHR 334 (26 April 2007)
seen at 02:52, 27 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
LAUDON v. GERMANY - 14635/03 [2007] ECHR 334 (26 April 2007)
KALANYOS AND OTHERS v. ROMANIA - 57884/00 [2007] ECHR 327 (26 April 2007)
seen at 02:52, 27 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
KALANYOS AND OTHERS v. ROMANIA - 57884/00 [2007] ECHR 327 (26 April 2007)
KONSTATINOV v. THE NETHERLANDS - 16351/03 [2007] ECHR 336 (26 April 2007)
seen at 02:52, 27 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
KONSTATINOV v. THE NETHERLANDS - 16351/03 [2007] ECHR 336 (26 April 2007)
GERGELY v. ROMANIA - 57885/00 [2007] ECHR 328 (26 April 2007)
seen at 02:52, 27 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
GERGELY v. ROMANIA - 57885/00 [2007] ECHR 328 (26 April 2007)
KOLOSENKO v. UKRAINE - 40200/02 [2007] ECHR 333 (26 April 2007)
seen at 02:52, 27 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
KOLOSENKO v. UKRAINE - 40200/02 [2007] ECHR 333 (26 April 2007)
KEMAL KAHRAMAN AND ALI KAHRAMAN v. TURKEY - 42104/02 [2007] ECHR 326 (26 April 2007)
seen at 02:52, 27 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
KEMAL KAHRAMAN AND ALI KAHRAMAN v. TURKEY - 42104/02 [2007] ECHR 326 (26 April 2007)
GIRYA AND OTHERS v. UKRAINE - 17787/02 [2007] ECHR 330 (26 April 2007)
seen at 02:52, 27 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
GIRYA AND OTHERS v. UKRAINE - 17787/02 [2007] ECHR 330 (26 April 2007)
VOZHIGOV v. RUSSIA - 5953/02 [2007] ECHR 329 (26 April 2007)
seen at 02:52, 27 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
VOZHIGOV v. RUSSIA - 5953/02 [2007] ECHR 329 (26 April 2007)
SYLLA v. THE NETHERLANDS - 14683/03 [2007] ECHR 335 (26 April 2007)
seen at 02:52, 27 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
SYLLA v. THE NETHERLANDS - 14683/03 [2007] ECHR 335 (26 April 2007)
PRISCHL v. AUSTRIA - 2881/04 [2007] ECHR 337 (26 April 2007)
seen at 02:52, 27 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
PRISCHL v. AUSTRIA - 2881/04 [2007] ECHR 337 (26 April 2007)
KOZYYAKOVA AND GUREYEV v. RUSSIA - 16108/06 [2007] ECHR 338 (26 April 2007)
seen at 02:52, 27 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
KOZYYAKOVA AND GUREYEV v. RUSSIA - 16108/06 [2007] ECHR 338 (26 April 2007)
NB and JN (right of permanent residence) France [2007] UKAIT 00039 (26 February 2007)
seen at 02:51, 27 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
NB and JN (right of permanent residence) France [2007] UKAIT 00039 (26 February 2007)
MM (Article 8, family life, dependency) Zambia [2007] UKAIT 00040 (23 April 2007)
seen at 02:50, 27 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
MM (Article 8, family life, dependency) Zambia [2007] UKAIT 00040 (23 April 2007)
Riverside Housing Association Ltd v. White & Anor [2007] UKHL 20 (25 April 2007)
seen at 02:50, 27 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Riverside Housing Association Ltd v. White & Anor [2007] UKHL 20 (25 April 2007)
Tate Gallery (Board of Trustees of) v Duffy Construction Ltd & Anor (No. 2) [2007] EWHC 912 (TCC) (02 April 2007)
seen at 02:48, 27 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Tate Gallery (Board of Trustees of) v Duffy Construction Ltd & Anor (No. 2) [2007] EWHC 912 (TCC) (02 April 2007)
Curistan v Times Newspapers Ltd [2007] EWHC 926 (QB) (25 April 2007)
seen at 02:48, 27 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The claimant in this action, Peter Curistan, is a Chartered Accountant and a well-known businessman in Northern Ireland. He claims damages for libel against the defendant, Times Newspapers Limited, in respect...
Wasa International Insurance Company Ltd. v Lexington Insurance Co [2007] EWHC 896 (Com) (25 April 2007)
seen at 02:48, 27 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
In this litigation, the respective Claimants ("Wasa" and "AGF") seek declarations that they are not liable to indemnify the Defendant ("Lexington") under a contributing facultative reinsurance contract ("...
Brown v Rice & Anor [2007] EWHC 625 (Ch) (14 March 2007)
seen at 02:48, 27 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This case raises interesting and, to some extent, novel issues concerning the scope and application of the without prejudice rule and the exceptions to it in the context of a mediation, one of the most common means...
Vicarage Gate Ltd v First Secretary of State [2007] EWHC 768 (Admin) (26 April 2007)
seen at 02:47, 27 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is a challenge by Vicarage Gate Limited ("VGL"), by virtue of section 288 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 ("TCPA 1990"), to a decision letter of an Inspector appointed by the First Defendant First...
Currie, R v [2007] EWCA Crim 926 (26 April 2007)
seen at 02:47, 27 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On 17 February 2006 Paul Currie ("the appellant") was convicted in the Crown Court at Maidstone before Judge Mckinnon and a jury of dangerous driving. The underlying point on this appeal is whether the prosecution...
Smith v Southampton University Hospital NHS Trust [2007] EWCA Civ 387 (26 April 2007)
seen at 02:47, 27 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
With permission granted by Scott Baker LJ on paper on 9 October 2006, Terrosina Jane Smith appeals against an order made by Miss Recorder Davies QC, sitting as a deputy judge of the High Court on 3 July 2006, dismissing...
Ishtiaq v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2007] EWCA Civ 386 (26 April 2007)
seen at 02:47, 27 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This appeal is concerned with the true interpretation of para 289A(iv) of the Immigration Rules HC 395 ("the Rules"). Para 289A is headed "Requirements for indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom as the...
Secretary of State for the Home Department v Latif [2007] EWCA Civ 385 (26 April 2007)
seen at 02:47, 27 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is the judgment of the court.
Hunt v Soady [2007] EWCA Civ 366 (26 April 2007)
seen at 02:47, 27 April in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal from the order of HHJ Thompson QC dated 4 April 2006. He ordered the sale of 29 Highwood Park, Dobwalls, Liskeard (the Property) and gave consequential directions for the division of the proceeds...