TGS


11 June 2007

Bradshaw calls for urgent action on drift net "scandal"
seen at 19:44, 11 June in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Britain has called on the European Commission to take urgent action to stop the use of illegal fishing nets in the Mediterranean that are decimating endangered bluefin tuna and responsible for indiscriminate slaughter...
Search for missing man called off
seen at 19:14, 11 June in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Coastguard search for the man missing from an inflatable dingy has now been called off. An intensive search involving Coastguard rescue teams, Coastguard helicopters, RNLI lifeboats and vessels transiting the...
'...Reject the current 2012 Olympic logo' -- Chris Dew
seen at 18:49, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current 2012 logo is an appalling reflection on British culture and the...
'...Abolish the current 2012 Logo and hold a national competition to find a replacement.' -- Daniel
seen at 18:49, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current 2012 logo is a £400,000 abomination and does not reflect this...
PM hails "breakthrough" of G8 summit
seen at 17:46, 11 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has told MPs that the G8 summit in Germany last week brought a "real breakthrough" on climate change.
Traffic arrangements announced for formula 1(tm) santander british grand prix at silverstone, northamptonshire
seen at 17:38, 11 June in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Traffic access arrangements for the 2007 Formula 1(tm) Santander British Grand Prix at Silverstone in Northamptonshire have been announced.
'...make corporations state figures relating to employee complaints about bullying/harrasment.' -- ken meade
seen at 16:50, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Corporations should have to publicly release the figures relating to the...
'...Allow devolution for North Wales.' -- Peter Hughes
seen at 16:50, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Allow devolution for North Wales.' -- Peter Hughes
'...keep local government local in North Yorkshire and rule out the proposal to create a unitary county council' -- Cllr Andrew Jones
seen at 16:50, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A unitary county council would cover too large an area and too big a...
'...make "God Save the Queen" a Commonwealth and State National Anthem and select National Anthems for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland by referenda.' -- Guy Shirra
seen at 16:50, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is wrong for England not to have its own National Anthem (there appear to...
'...Refuse to engage with the proposed US missile shield' -- Anthony Cunningham
seen at 16:50, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The United States of America has announced plans for a missile shield...
'...Make McDonald's encourage people to recycle' -- Ayesha Stone
seen at 16:50, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a Team member of McDonalds I have seen no recycling happen in the store I...
'...regulate the ability of car insurance companies to charge males up to £1000 more than females in car insurance.' -- james curry
seen at 16:50, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is a large issue for younger drivers, but hits learner drivers the...
'...all councils to build bigger 4/5/6 bedroomed houses' -- carol baker
seen at 16:50, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we need more bigger houses like 4/5/6 bedrooms and not via private landlords...
'...erect a statue of Robert Plant in Wolverhampton' -- Alison Armstrong
seen at 16:49, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A statue would be a fitting tribute for his services to classic rock.
'...Raise the speed limit for HGV's on the A9 from Perth from 40 to 50mph.' -- Elliot Maison
seen at 16:49, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When I drive north I find that I create a long line of traffic because of...
'...Ban Children and Teenagers under the age of 18 from any establishment that sells alcohol for consumption on the premises' -- Andrew Lindop
seen at 16:49, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Anti social behaviour is on the rise, and respect is at an all time low....
'...Ban greyhound racing' -- Donna Ross
seen at 16:49, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we the undersigned call upon the prime minister to ban greyhound racing in...
'...Keep going with the new highway code and force cyclists off the road' -- James Murphy
seen at 16:49, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Cyclists pay no tax, or insurance and regularly go through red lights,...
'...Undertake not to commit the united kingdom to any irretrievable decisions during the period that he is still in office but not inthe position that he would take responsibiliy for his decisions.' -- Charles O'Connor
seen at 16:49, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The danger of the Prime minister agreeing to a treaty, which within the...
'...remove the discrimination against British State pensioners who retire in cretain overseas countries.' -- Roy and Joan Brentnall
seen at 16:49, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is totally unfair that, albeit we worked and contributed to our pensions...
'...To standardize the cost of passports no matter where renewed' -- A.E.PYE
seen at 16:49, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The cost of renewal of a UK passport in the Uk is £66, to renew the same...
'...allow sufficient nuclear power stations to be built to initiate a hydrogen production industry ,producing liquid fuel for transport .' -- A W Batty
seen at 16:49, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
inevitable that hydro-carbon fuel will become scarce and expensive.Biomass...
'...Turn the invincible aircrafts carrier in to a Landing Platform, Helicopter or landing platform dock' -- callan wells rayne s
seen at 16:49, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Turn the invincible aircrafts carrier in to a Landing Platform, Helicopter...
'...Create a law for shops to turn off TVs and save electric.' -- Alaina
seen at 16:49, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Shops that have electric departments that sell TVs, always have them all...
'...Investigate the rules for disibility living allowance and make sure that the fraudsters are weeded out.' -- bill khan
seen at 16:49, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
currently there are thousands of people who are able to walk and lift heavy...
'...Stop inhuman treatment of people when attending benefit medicals (and afterwards)' -- ken meade
seen at 16:49, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The incapacity benefit medicals now rely heavily on software. Software is...
'...Abolish All taxation except on Purchases' -- Adrian Peirson
seen at 16:49, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Such a system would Vastly simplify our current system saving billions of...
'...Stop infringing the civil liberties of native English, Welsh, Scots and Irish to counter immigrant terror' -- Tim Read
seen at 16:49, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are seeing the imposition of ID cards, extensions to police powers to...
'...make the insurance brokers for the mining industries pay out to the many claimants still waiting for payments to be made.' -- william taylor
seen at 16:49, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
there are men dying, before payments are made, which should be taken up by...
'...Reduce air travel by five per cent per year' -- Stephen Sainsbury MA
seen at 16:49, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In view of the huge damage being done to the environment coupled with the...
'...Ensure that Normal Ranges be replaced by Healthy Reference Ranges in Medecine' -- Adrian Peirson
seen at 16:49, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A term often used in medecine in relation to blood tests is 'normal' however...
'...ensure that crimes committed whilst "on bail" are treat as separate crimes and sentences should run consecutivly.' -- Mr D J Mason
seen at 16:49, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Crimes committed on bail are usually treated at the same trial as the...
'...Remove parking restrictions imposed by private parking companies' -- GIUSEPPE BACCHETTI
seen at 16:49, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A maximum stay parking restriction is now in place at St. Georges Cross,...
'...seriously push for reconsideration the London 2012 logo as it is an absolute embarassment' -- Alastair Gregory
seen at 16:49, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...seriously push for reconsideration the London 2012 logo as it is an absolute embarassment' -- Alastair Gregory
Probation services celebrates 100 years
seen at 16:49, 11 June in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Probation staff from all over England and Wales will be celebrating the Probation Service's centenary today (Monday 11 June) in Westminster Abbey.
BAE
seen at 15:47, 11 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked to comment about BAE appointing Lord Woolf, the PMOS replied that that was entirely a matter for BAE....
Libya MOU
seen at 15:47, 11 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked by the Herald if the Prime Minister would be writing to the Scottish Executive with regards to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and also, that the Government had tried to get through to the Scottish ...
Iraq
seen at 15:47, 11 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the current thinking on an Iraq inquiry, the PMOS replied that first and foremost, there had been four inquiries on Iraq. Secondly, what mattered now was what happened on the ground in terms of the military...
Sarkozy Meeting/EU
seen at 15:47, 11 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for further information about a proposed meeting this week between the Prime Minister, President Sarkozy and the Chancellor, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) told journalists that there was a...
Morning press briefing from 11 June 2007
seen at 15:47, 11 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Sarkozy Meeting/EU, Iraq, Libya MOU and BAE
New initiative to increase employment opportunities for disabled people
seen at 15:43, 11 June in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Employers should make use of the wide pool of resources and skills that disabled employees have to offer according to John Hutton, Secretary of State for the Department for Work & Pensions. He today announced a...
Free mental health assessment for falklands and afghanistan veterans launched
seen at 15:39, 11 June in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
A Medical Assessment Programme set up to help Gulf War Veterans to seek advice on injuries that may be related to military service has been vastly expanded to allow a wide range of service veterans to benefit from...
Troops see their tax free operational allowance increase by 3.6%
seen at 15:39, 11 June in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
British troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan are quids in after Defence Secretary Des Browne and Chancellor Gordon Brown announced a 3.6% increase to their new tax free Operational Allowance.
£500,000 boost for action to reduce youth homelessness
seen at 15:30, 11 June in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
A £500,000 fund is today being awarded to innovative schemes to tackle youth homelessness, ranging from crash pads for teenagers to supported lodgings and a text message service offering housing options...
Statutory homelessness: 1st quarter 2007, england
seen at 15:30, 11 June in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
For the full version of this release go to: http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1002882&PressNoticeID=2438
£12m road upgrade to regenerate former coal sites in west yorkshire gets final go-ahead
seen at 15:29, 11 June in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
A new road scheme which will accelerate the regeneration of former coalfield areas in Castleford and Normanton is to benefit from £6.5M of Government funding, Transport Minister Gillian Merron announced...
£14.8m leicestershire bypass to ease traffic and improve safety gets green light
seen at 15:29, 11 June in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
A new bypass which will tackle congestion and enhance safety in Earl Shilton in Leicestershire has been given the go-ahead with £14.8M of Government funding, Transport Minister Gillian Merron announced...
A year of high impact as uk centre for tackling child sex abuse delivers step change in protecting children
seen at 15:24, 11 June in Child Exploitation And Online Protection Centre (CEOP) News - national (Our copy).
* 76 CHILDREN RESCUED FROM ABUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS * 83 CHILD SEX OFFENDERS ARRESTED * 12 OF THE UK'S HIGHEST RISK CHILD SEX OFFENDERS LOCATED * OVER 750,000 CHILDREN ATTENDED THINKUKNOW EDUCATION SESSIONS IN UK SCHOOLS...
'...stop all building of Council Houses and let the market provide homes.' -- Robert Shetliffe
seen at 14:52, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Council Houses distort the market and keep rents artificially low (Contrary...
'...Make the minimum wage equal for everyone regardless of age.' -- Daniel Plummer
seen at 14:52, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If a 60 year old was being paid less than a 30 year old, for doing the same...
'...create a sliding scale, similar to hotels, for student housing & to ban summer retainers' -- lucy burkitt
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Hotels are graded with a " * " rating e.g 1* being lowest and 5* being the...
'...Csa.Let the non resident parent decide what they can pay.' -- Steven Davidson
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I beleive it should be up to the individal on how much they wish to...
'...Increase the minimum wage annually accordingly to GDP growth FOR EVERYONE' -- Frederick Clark
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Mr Prime Minister, GDP is growing quickly, 2006 yearly GDP growth was 3%....
'...Abolish all student debt' -- Oliver Newport
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Student debt keeps graduates poor. Why should we go into debt just so that...
'...GIVE DAVID TENNANT A KNIGHTHOOD FOR MAKING TV BRILLIANT AGAIN' -- D HILL
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
David Tennant is the most talented actor on television at present, and the...
'...force a change to the horrible 2012 olympics logo' -- Alex Banks
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It's pink, not even the "youth of today" are getting it. I believe that the...
'...STOP GOING TO WAR....' -- steve wilson
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we are all sickened with war, let's make it illegal to go to war with any...
'...Abandon the idea of the DVLA to force 1.3 million motorcyclists to have electronic number plates' -- Neil Davies
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is about the rise in car cloning. The DVLA is trialling number plates...
'...I Tony dennis petition the goverment for a change in the law to the way the assesment is made for blue badges if you suffer from a mental health disability you can not get one without a physical disability.' -- Tony dennis
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Mental health disorders are just as disabling as physical disability, and...
'...Require local councils to make it clear in which area any particular address is situated, make this clearly identifiable via a postcode register, and then make it an offence for a Estate Agent or other agency to mis-represent what area the property is
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many people in the UK for reasons of snobbery or genuine confusion, claim to...
'...Award a Knighthood to Mr Andrew Gilligan for services to journalism' -- Mr M Williams
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To allow the Prime Minister to recognize the investigative skills of this...
'...Make immigration tougher in the UK' -- luke prescott
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
"it is our seldom duty to protect the UK against immigration and stop...
'...force the Olympic Delivery Authority to use the new Wembley stadium in 2012 instead of building a new one.' -- Steve Webb
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The designers of the new Wembley stadium ensured that it is a multi-purpose...
'...Award John Charles a post-humous Knighthood' -- Courtney Medlicott
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Award John Charles a post-humous Knighthood' -- Courtney Medlicott
'...scrap the requirement to erect No Smoking signs in buildings and vehicles' -- Barry Tighe
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As people may not smoke in any public buildings or workplace, there is no...
'...REJECT any more restrictions on the motorist' -- Adrian Godfrey
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is about time most of the EXISTING petty rules and regulations were...
'...Ban the use of public money to fund the training of imans or any other pro muslim cause' -- Robert Fisher
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It has been mooted that public monies should be used to fund the training of...
'...Ban smoking in cars when children are present' -- Ken Hewitt
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I cannot understand how people can do this to their children, sacrificing...
'...look into Britain's outdated banking processes and the blatant profiteering by the Banks that results from them.' -- Neill Hope
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our banks are bottom of the European league when it comes to processing...
'...change the ruling on cockrels being able to live in housing areas' -- kate dewsnap
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like the legislation on owning cockrels to change. I think cockrels...
'...Reconsider the section of the smoking ban relating to smoking in commercial vehicles.' -- James Deans
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
From 01/07/07 a lone individual in a commercial vehicle may continue to...
'...AMMEND THE CURRENT TAXATION RULE BY: - INCREASING THE ANNUAL TAX FREE MONETARY GIFT ALLOWANCE FOR PARENTS GIVING TO THEIR CHILDREN (FROM CURRENTLY A TOTAL OF £3000 P.A.-TO A MININUM OF £3000 PER CHILD P.A.) THIS ANNUAL GIFT PROVISION TO
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This proposed change is considered a fairer means of distributing family...
'...Abolish all Traffic Light Cameras' -- Roy Fidge
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To abolish all cameras set up at traffic lights to record motorists who are...
'...ignore the petition which opposes education about non-heterosexual relationships.' -- Margaret King
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The creator of this petition says that this is taught to children "as young...
'...Stop the states of Guernsey breaking up families by evicting them from home.' -- Mick
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The States of Guernsey are in the process of evicting people from their...
'...Jail Men whom wait about toilets for sex as this places the public in danger' -- Thomas Bowman
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
local authorities have been closing down public toilets , as they are unable...
'...RESIST any attempts to levy VAT on goods/services supplied from non-EU countries' -- Adrian Godfrey
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
VAT is an EU tax. Thus it can only ever apply to goods/services supplied by...
'...Educate men whom meet in toilets of the dangers of the spread of disease due to sexual habits in dirty toilets for the safety of fellow citizens' -- Thomas Bowman
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Educate.
'...Abolish all MINIMUM tax rates' -- Adrian Godfrey
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Set a maximum rate and ensure that the level is below (ideally a long way...
'...Abolish ALL congestion charges' -- Adrian Godfrey
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is immoral to create the problem of congestion (not enough / bad quality...
'...Save The Historic Fun Fair At Rhyl Ocean Beach' -- Andrew Paterson
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The end of Rhyls Ocean Beach Fun Fair is getting closer, A £85 Million...
'...Stop the proposal by DLVA to force motorcyclists to use chips in plates' -- Greg Heywood
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The DVLA plan for force all motorcyclist to use RFID's in numberplates. This...
'...make all hospitals, have full staff 7 days a week instead of mon-fri.' -- c sneath
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
make all hospitals have full staff 7 days a week instead of mon-fri. because...
'...Allow the costs of university education including fees and accommodation costs to be tax deductible.' -- Alan Marsden
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many parents in their 50's and 60's are faced with punitive costs for the...
'...Enforce greater regulation on Part P Electrical Works' -- Ian Chowney
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Part P. only genuine time served electrical contractors should be involved...
'...instruct Bristol City Council and other councils to scrap the system whereby parents are forced to pay for children's swimming lessons during the school holidays, even when children do not attend.' -- Kate Scott
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This system is becoming prevalent throughout the country, as more and more...
'...ban advertising for anti-smoking drugs' -- Adrian Godfrey
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Something is very wrong here. Only one side is allowed to promote its...
'...make it illegal for public places NOT to provide a designated smoking area' -- Adrian Godfrey
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For the private sector, this can be a free choice (dictated by market forces...
'...Make Institutionalised Racism a CRIME' -- Joe Joseph
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To enforce equal treatment by all Police Forces, when practising PACE 1987...
'...End the postcode lottery in the provision of healthcare to transsexuals' -- Stephanie Butterfield
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current PCT funded NHS allows each PCT to effectively decide how they...
'...pass a law or act which deals with customers who misuse their bank/building society accounts and abuse the currently free service' -- Genine Amos
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Customers taking banks/building societies to court to get bank charges...
'...Provide a means for individuals to get inventions to market, without having to be rich first.' -- Ken Meade
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current system of CE marking, and other regulations is a minefield for a...
'...Only accept immigrants from countries that are culturally similar to the UK' -- ian
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To make assimilation ever possible and preserve our way of life and customs...
'...Prevention NOT Cure (include prison visits for youngsters, into schools)' -- Neville Lawrence
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I suggest a potential way to combat the escalating gun and knife crime in...
'...immediately repeal the recent announcement of increased detention without evidence presented in a Court of Law' -- David Peek
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Gordon Brown, the Prime Minister in waiting, recently announced that he...
'...Put resources and intellegence into cracking paedophile rings which threaten the safety of our children' -- J Inglis
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is time that 'paedophile rings' and such monstrosities are infiltrated...
'...change the laws that govern the payment of Carers Allowance so that it is brought in line with the Minimum Wage rules as set out by the DTI. This would mean that the 35 hours minimum requirement to claim CA would require a payment of at least 35 hours
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Carers are typically called upon to work in excess of 35 hours per week...
'...Instruct the National Grid to take down all its Electricity Pylons along the length of the M65 motorway and put the cables underground.' -- leonard wells
seen at 14:51, 11 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The M65 motorway runs through some of the most beautiful scenery in the...
Low-carbon car review issues call for evidence
seen at 12:34, 11 June in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The King Review of low-carbon cars, announced by Chancellor Gordon Brown in the Budget, today issued a call for evidence, inviting views from all interested parties on how best to achieve substantial reductions ...
House price index april 2007
seen at 12:27, 11 June in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
* The mix-adjusted average house price in the UK in April 2007 stood at £209,454, up from £206,890 in March 2007 (not seasonally adjusted).
Economy: Producer Prices
seen at 10:45, 11 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Factory gate inflation unchanged at 2.5%
Johnson: £160 million boost for schools in three regions
seen at 03:29, 11 June in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
Schools in some of the most deprived areas of Greater Manchester, the Black Country and London will receive a £160 million boost to raise standards, Education and Skills Secretary Alan Johnson announced...