TGS


07 June 2007

Test results positive for low pathogenic h7 avian influenza near st helens, england
seen at 19:45, 7 June in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Tests have provided positive results for low pathogenic avian influenza in poultry on a non-commercial small holding near St Helens, Lancashire, England. Birds at the holding were purchased from the market held ...
Charity fraudsters sentenced to sixteen years after "electronic" trial
seen at 19:27, 7 June in Revenue and Customs Prosecution Office News - national (Our copy).
Three men and two women were sentenced today at Manchester Crown Court to a total of 16 years imprisonment after being convicted of Cheating the Revenue of approximately £250,000 and stealing thousands...
Adjudicator publishes a decision on a proposal to establish a new community primary school in corby, northamptonshire
seen at 19:25, 7 June in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools adjudicator today published a determination on the proposal to establish a new community primary school at Oakley Purlieus, Corby. The adjudicator, Alan Parker, decided to approve the proposal...
'...stop the underhand way that the DCA Deal is forcing a large proportion of public sector workers to accept new terms and conditions of employment and an appalling increase in band maximums for the next four years! (or in the event that options have alr
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the same time the deal is offered without knowledge of what inflation...
'...Publish league tables for Members of Parliament' -- Toby Hammond
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
These league tables to show attendance in the chambers, membership and...
'...Give compensation to people who contracted MRSA' -- bernard mc gough
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To give compensation to people whos lives have been ruined by conyracting...
'...Subsidise driving lessons forthe unemployed' -- Judith Eyre
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With public transport becoming increasingly overpriced and, more importantly...
'...Immediately hand over power to his successor and to stand down from his current self-congratulatory world tour' -- John D. Spooner
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Immediately hand over power to his successor and to stand down from his current self-congratulatory world tour' -- John D. Spooner
'...instruct whichever body reads and responds to these petitions to ignore any which are hostile to any rights for individuals if the signatories are not personally affected by the issue' -- Margaret King
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The trigger for this petition was seeing a VERY anti-choice petition on...
'...Allow Coaches to use the outside lane of motorways' -- Raymond Docwra
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every day we hear of the need to use public transport. unfortunatly a few...
'...Protect the interests of UK CHILDREN born to Asylum Seekers married to UK Citizens.' -- Paul Reynolds
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Whether or not they are granted Asylum, no reasonable person argues against...
'...scrap GCSE examinations and revert to a modular system such as colleges and universities utilise.' -- Neall Dargie
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
scrap GCSE examinations and revert to a modular system such as colleges and...
'...Help stop harassment and intimidation of yachtsmen leaving North Cyprus ports by the Greek Cypriot Administration of South Cyprus' -- Altan Houssein
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Help stop harassment and intimidation of yachtsmen leaving North Cyprus ports by the Greek Cypriot Administration of South Cyprus' -- Altan Houssein
'...Rescind the Repeal of Section 75 of the Local Government & Provisions Act (1975)' -- Cllr Adam Tugwell
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is asked that the Repeal of the Local Government & Provisions Act (1975)...
'...Allow civilians the use of reasonable force to prevent trespassing on sites storing large volumes of explosive, flammable or toxic materials (top-tier COMAH sites)' -- Jonathan Noble
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Top-tier COMAH sites are premises that store large quantities of dangerous...
'...Change Government Policy on funding of gymnastics facilities in London and so empower those providing the service to achieve the Sport England/UK Sports mantra of a 'Successful and Healthy Sporting Nation by 2020 AND to deliver the promise of lasting
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Change Government Policy on funding of gymnastics facilities in London and so empower those providing the service to achieve the Sport England/UK Sports mantra of a 'Successful and Healthy Sporting Nation by...
'...Stop the Jewish Holocaust Memorial being Hijacked By Others' -- Thomas Bowman
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Prime Minister the Jewish Holocaust Memorial is very Special. In the history...
'...readdress the injustices of the 1994 pay review for Police Officers, and reinstate housing allowance' -- Richard Poole
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
there are 1,000 of officers across the country putting their lives on the...
'...recommend an Honorary award to Irishman Roy Keane for services to Association Football in Nottingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Sunderland.' -- Ian T. R. Craigie
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...recommend an Honorary award to Irishman Roy Keane for services to Association Football in Nottingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Sunderland.' -- Ian T. R. Craigie
'...change the way qualifications are assessed' -- laurence hunt
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
qualifications should be devided into two units and test should be taken at...
'...ensure that civil engineers are appointed to the Independent Infrastructure Planning Commission currently being developed by the Department for Communities and Local Government' -- Antony Oliver
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Within the planning white paper, the DCLG proposes that an indepent planning...
'...consider the heavy taxation of new vehicles to lower their desirability and therefore the carbon emissions from their manufacture.' -- Tom Nelson
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The construction of new cars, laden with safety systems, emission control...
'...Ban Footballers from being paid over 5,000 a week' -- Tom Parsons
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The amount of money paid to professional footballers each week is ludicrous...
'...speak out re demonisation of Israel in Uk' -- Michelle Moshelian
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
demonise: portray as evil. Israel is repeatedly demonised … by MPs,...
'...Reinstate the original right to buy sceme and scrap the fixed £16k system.' -- Ian Vine
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The old system was good. If you had been a tenant for many years, you got a...
'...Scrap any Local Transport Bill permitting local authorities powers to set up road charging trials.' -- J.B.Luton
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government has published a draft bill updating the rules for local...
'...publish a list of ALL official forms in existence' -- Adrian Godfrey
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ideally this should be one central list with cross references to individual...
'...Maintain the current laws on samurai swords' -- Natasha Tyler-Harris
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please reconsider the proposed ban on the purchase of 'Samurai Swords'.The...
'...do everything possible to prevent the scrapping of the City of Adelaide clipper ship in Scotland by the Scottish Maritime Museum. This ship is arguably more important than Cutty Sark and must be saved. In light of the very tragic fire on the 21st May
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The City of Adelaide is the older sister of the Cutty Sark. These two ships...
'...allow smoking for performances within the theatre' -- Layla Peploe
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is against the ridiculous ban on smoking during performances...
'...Make Alan Shearer a Sir' -- gemma redmond
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Alan Shearer has been an institution for english football for many years and...
'...arrange for all UK schools to remove WiFi from their premises immediately until the technology has been investigated further.' -- Helen Whitehouse
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...arrange for all UK schools to remove WiFi from their premises immediately until the technology has been investigated further.' -- Helen Whitehouse
'...To Open Water and Sewerage Provision to Competition, as in the Energy Provison Industry (Electricty, Gas etc)' -- Wayne Hurren
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are dismayed that Private water companies are permitted to make profit on...
'...introduce a means tested benefit for people wanting to run essential local services, (like rural post offices), but who cannot earn a living wage due to overhead charges.' -- Chris Paget
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Everyone bemoans the closure of local services. A comprehensive and...
'...allow an exemption for lone drivers of a commercial vehicle to be allowed to smoke, or to allow currently restricted speed vehicles to run at 61mph in order to make up the time lost by drivers having to stop for smoke breaks' -- Andrew Summers
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Commercial vehicles which are manned by a Driver working alone do not...
'...Grant immediate UK citizenship on award of the Victoria Cross' -- Nick Suddery
seen at 18:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As the award of the Victoria Cross is extremely rare and is only given for...
Householder found guilty of possessing and using illegal pesticides
seen at 18:49, 7 June in Natural England (Our copy).
A resident of Bromley, Kent was today fined £3,200 with £1,600 costs for storing and using an unauthorised pesticide known as carbofuran.
Protect our seas - Marine Protected Areas needed now
seen at 18:49, 7 June in Natural England (Our copy).
Natural England, the Government's wildlife and landscape advisor, has called for the creation of new Marine Protected Areas.
Home Secretary in anti-terror webchat
seen at 17:56, 7 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Home Secretary John Reid came to Downing Street to answer your questions on the anti-terror measures.
PM hails climate change agreement
seen at 17:56, 7 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has welcomed an agreement at the G8 summit on how to tackle climate change.
18 weeks waiting time on track - corrected copy
seen at 17:53, 7 June in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
CORRECTED COPY
Fres: down-selection of utility vehicle designs
seen at 17:49, 7 June in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has selected the vehicles that will participate in trials for the utility variant of the Army's Future Rapid Effects System (FRES) later this summer. The selected designs are BOXER (...
Fres: down-selection of utility vehicle designs - correction
seen at 17:49, 7 June in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has selected the vehicles that will participate in trials for the utility variant of the Army's Future Rapid Effect System (FRES) later this summer. The selected designs are BOXER (...
Prioritisation plan for unitary bids
seen at 17:39, 7 June in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Plans to ensure that local government re-structuring will cut council tax and deliver the maximum service improvements for local communities under sound fiscal rules have been published today by Local Government...
'...Scrap the Ludicrous System by Where Victims of Miscarriages of Justice Are Forced to Pay for Their Time in Prison' -- C Cox
seen at 16:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Evil criminals who re-offend constantly are given free time in prison at the...
'...Biometrics and new measures surrounding identity be optional' -- James Ovenden
seen at 16:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It seems the government is introducing many new laws and measures regarding...
'...enforce legislation to make all motorcyclists to wear flourescent jackets on public roads' -- Rob Hall
seen at 16:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Further to the recent "Look and Look again" campaign for greater safety for...
'...Increase tax on unnecesarily large vehicles' -- David Craig
seen at 16:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
such as single people with land rovers, 4x4's etc.. large cars in britain...
'...PROTECT HEALTHCARE WORKER RIGHT OF CONSCIENCE BY LAW' -- Dr Ian Sapsford
seen at 16:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the USA many states have passed laws that protect doctors from adverse...
'...Nationalise the Channel Tunnel' -- Ben Stone
seen at 16:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Channel Tunnel is not an entity onto istelf. It's part of a publicly...
'...Comply with International Treaty obligations & dismantle all nuclear weapons, delivery systems & research & development facilities, & use the monies released for civil & military purposes.' -- Dick Holman
seen at 16:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We have signed up to various Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaties, which...
'...ensure that any potential knighthood for David Beckham is quashed' -- Gordon Taylor
seen at 16:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The devaluation of our honours system continues to be encouraged by the...
'...Make disabled places on buses lawfull' -- Christopher Skene
seen at 16:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I wish for it to be law that places on buses that are availble for...
'...Arm the entire British Police Force' -- William jacobs
seen at 16:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The United Kingdom would be alot safer place if the police were to be armed...
'...Save Abbey Road Studios' -- Ade Macrow
seen at 16:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We, the undersigned, implore the PM to both save and declare the EMI...
'...ensure a mini golf course is included in the plans for 'Vision for Newbury'' -- Heidi Kirk-Mackrell
seen at 16:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is a lack of mini golf courses in the county of Berkshire and...
'...place before Parliament a Bill to create an Online Register of MPs and Peer's Expenses' -- M Greaves
seen at 16:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
MAKE MPS AND PEERS MAKE FULL DETAILED ONLINE DISCLOSURE OF EXPENSES Since...
'...Invest in a high speed North - South rail link comparable to the French TGV or alternatively MagLev' -- Jonathan Underwood
seen at 16:50, 7 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To develop a high speed rail link to connect all the major British cities,...
PM defends BAE decision
seen at 15:54, 7 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has defended the Government's decision to suspend a fraud investigation into BAE Systems.
Mod announces enhanced support for bereaved miltary families
seen at 15:46, 7 June in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
In a joint statement today the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Ministry of Justice outlined recent improvements made in the support given to the families of service personnel killed on operations and their plans for...
Red ensign conference concentrates on accident prevention and investigation
seen at 15:18, 7 June in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Red Ensign Group (REG) conference currently being held in Guernsey has concentrated delegate's minds on accidents and their prevention with speakers from the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) and Hampshire...
Upgrading of the british virgin islands to category 1 red ensign group shipping register
seen at 15:18, 7 June in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
It was announced today at the Red Ensign Group (REG) Conference being held in Guernsey that the Secretary of State for Transport has agreed to the upgrading of the Virgin Islands Shipping Register (VISR) to Category...
Home Secretary in anti-terror webchat today
seen at 13:03, 7 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Home Secretary John Reid will be online from 1500 BST taking your questions on the new anti-terror measures.
House of lords appointments commission publishes annual report
seen at 13:02, 7 June in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Issued by the Cabinet Office on behalf of the House of Lords Appointments Commission
Commission adopts uk proposals on `holiday scams'
seen at 12:59, 7 June in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
The European Commission today announced plans to crack down on bogus "Holiday Club" scams which have hit tens of thousands of British holidaymakers.
Change of her majesty's ambassador to his majesty the king of the belgians
seen at 12:58, 7 June in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Dr Rachel Aron has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to His Majesty the King of the Belgians in succession to Mr Richard Kinchen MVO who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Dr Aron will take up her...
Latest uk regional trade estimates
seen at 12:29, 7 June in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Between Quarter four 2006 and Quarter one 2007, the latest UK Regional Trade-in-Goods estimates show that total exports dropped in all the regions and countries of the UK except for the East of England and Scotland...
G8 not just about climate change - PM
seen at 11:48, 7 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has stressed that the ongoing G8 summit in Germany should not focus on the issue of climate change alone.
Statistical press notice: nhs referral to treatment (rtt) times data - march 2007
seen at 11:45, 7 June in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
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Oft launches interactive scams guides
seen at 11:38, 7 June in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT is today launching a series of interactive scams guides designed to help people avoid being tricked into losing money. The guides expose the clever tactics used by scammers and are the OFT's latest tool ...
New measures to tackle rogue hauliers
seen at 11:27, 7 June in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Hauliers who flout the rules of the road face being fined and having their vehicles immobilised under new road safety measures unveiled for consultation today by Roads Minister Dr Stephen Ladyman.
Home Secretary in anti-terror webchat today
seen at 10:50, 7 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Home Secretary John Reid will be online from 1500 BST taking your questions on the new anti-terror measures being announced this morning.
Population: Death Registrations
seen at 10:50, 7 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
502,599 in England & Wales in 2006
Population: Live Births
seen at 10:50, 7 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Fertility highest for 26 years
New construction orders: april 2007
seen at 10:46, 7 June in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Orders in the year to April 2007 rose by six per cent compared to orders in the previous twelve month period, and orders in the three months to April 2007 rose by 11 per cent compared to the same three months a ...
Property price report shows 14.49% increase in prices
seen at 10:17, 7 June in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
Property price report shows 14.49% increase in prices
Land registry goes mobile
seen at 10:16, 7 June in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
Land registry goes mobile
Property price report shows 9.4% increase in prices
seen at 10:16, 7 June in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
Property price report shows 9.4% increase in prices
NS (Iraq: perceived collaborator: relocation) Iraq CG [2007] UKAIT 00046 (12 April 2007)
seen at 02:53, 7 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
NS (Iraq: perceived collaborator: relocation) Iraq CG [2007] UKAIT 00046 (12 April 2007)
Mott Macdonald Ltd v London & Regional Properties Ltd [2007] EWHC 1055 (TCC) (23 May 2007)
seen at 02:52, 7 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The claimant, Mott MacDonald Ltd ("MM") is a specialist engineering multi-disciplinary consultancy providing services to the construction industry and the defendant, London & Regional Properties Ltd ("LRP") is a...
Islington v Honeygan-Green (Honeygan) [2007] EWHC 1270 (QB) (25 May 2007)
seen at 02:51, 7 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This appeal against the decision of His Honour Judge Marr-Johnson of 28th April 2006 raises an interesting question under the Housing Act 1985 which has not yet been directly determined by the Court of Appeal. The...
Actavis Ltd. v Merck & Co. Inc. [2007] EWHC 1311 (Pat) (06 June 2007)
seen at 02:51, 7 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
In this action, the Claimant ("Actavis") seeks revocation of the Defendant's ("Merck") European Patent (UK) 0724 444 (the "Patent"). The Patent concerns the use of a drug called finasteride. At the priority date...