TGS


29 June 2007

Floods
seen at 21:48, 29 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there were any plans for the Prime Minister to visit affected areas, the PMS replied that there were no plans and that Hilary Benn would be visiting. The PMS added that the Prime Minister was being kept...
Respect taskforce
seen at 21:48, 29 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Respect task force would be joining the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF), the PMS confirmed that his understanding was that the unit would be based in the DCSF. He added that the...
Accommodation
seen at 21:48, 29 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had woken up in the flat above No10 or had he moved into the flat above No11, the PMS said his understanding was that the Prime Minister had woken up in the flat above No10....
Reshuffle
seen at 21:48, 29 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman told the assembled press that as the Prime Minister had said on Wednesday during his first statement, he wanted to invite men and women of goodwill to contribute their energies in ...
Her Majesty's Government
seen at 21:48, 29 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The full list of Goverment minister's has been released.
Afternoon press briefing from 29 June 2007
seen at 21:48, 29 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Reshuffle, Constitution, Accommodation, Respect taskforce and Floods
Scientists find deep water coral in unexplored canyons in the south west approaches
seen at 20:49, 29 June in British Geological Survey News - national (Our copy).
A team of UK and Irish marine scientists have been exploring the deep sea canyons 320km (200 miles) southwest of Lands End. Little was known of the biology or geology of the canyons that occur where the UK, Irish...
Mpa reassures londoners - the police are doing everything possible to protect our city
seen at 19:20, 29 June in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
Londoners should remain alert but calm in the wake of the incidents currently affecting central areas of the capital.
'...bring up the issue of forming a second full time SAS regiment and disbanding the 2 TA part time SAS regiments.' -- Oliver Lines
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment the UK is the only country to have part time special forces....
'...introduce a modernisation funding system to allow UK companies especially heavy industry compete with foreign companies.' -- Oliver Lines
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If the government introduces a grant which paid for a proportion of the...
'...Create Legislation to allow TEMPORARY DISABLED PARKING BADGES to be issued .' -- William Telfer HENDERSON
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many people each day suffer injuries which render them incapable of walking...
'...Bring back all sports too terrestrial TV' -- Mark Ditton
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Most of the mainstream sports are now only available to view for those of us...
'...Make killers exempt from the criminal justice act 2003' -- cathy franklin
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
My son was killed by his father in 2002 and it took us 18 months to bury him...
'...Reimburse Vehicle Drivers Whom are paying Road Tax and Council Tax to the Upkeep of Roads, Motorways, Dual carriages whom are being discriminated against.' -- Thomas Bowman
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Transport Policies are now being enforced against Vehicle Drivers, whom do...
'......listen to the people of Chorley (Lancs) when we say NO to developers wanting to turn our local canal beauty spot and green fields next to the Leeds-Liverpool canal into concreted grey-boxed wasteland' -- Jenny England
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A Cheshire developer Patrick Properties, wants to turn green fields next to...
'...make longer sentences/more strict punishments for animal cruelty.' -- Holly Telfer
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I feel it is about time animal abusers were given longer sentences or more...
'...put and end to mobile phone/mast health warnings until proven' -- Timski
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is a great deal of publicity about the alleged health risks around...
'...equal rights to leave if you have children or not' -- may trotter
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
parental leave is welcomed, but it is unfair to expect workers that do not...
'...have phenylalanine band from food and drink' -- John Campbell
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
in nearly all foods and drink no there is and ingrediant called...
'...expand Southend Airport for the 2012 Olympics.' -- Peter Cackett
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Olympics are only 5 years away, but London's main airports are already...
'...Stop the DVLA charging £19 for the removal of endorsements on DRIVING LICENCES' -- Ray Smith
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Stop the DVLA charging £19 for the removal of endorsements on DRIVING LICENCES' -- Ray Smith
'...Start research and development on "Vertical Farming" as a viable answer to global climate change and environmental tragedy.' -- William Hawkins
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
BBC News: Columbia University to create "vertical farms" Probs; 1)...
'...take main residence out of inheritance tax calculation' -- W. Stubbington
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
as in Ireland France Australia Canada and many other countries allow the...
'...Make all public swimming pools keep 50% of the pool open to the public in the evenings' -- Lloyd Williams
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We wish the government to make all public owned swimming pools keep at least...
'...Restore the Original Union Flag' -- George Thomas
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
St. Patrick’s cross was included when Ireland was forced to accept rule from...
'...Block any attempt to give Tony Blair a Knighthood or Peerage' -- Karl Watson
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As Tony Blair departs there will be those who wish to nominate him and or...
'...ban all single sex clubs/organisations' -- mat
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Women fight for their right to join men only clubs now it is time we ban all...
'...ensure that any future road building incorporates cycle paths on both sides of the new construction for the full length of the new construction' -- Keith Jones (Taxpaying Pensioner)
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The UK is the only country in Europe which does not incorporate cycle paths...
'...introduce a law which requires that any policeman or community support officer who orders a cyclist off a pavement, where that cyclist thereafter becomes the victim of a cyclist/motor car collision, where there is no formal cycle path, shall be liable
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Because there are no cycle paths and because motorists see cyclists as a...
'...allow marriages to be solemnised outdoors as well as in.' -- Jo Coffey
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Insisting weddings take place in a building is directly contrary to some...
'...make, all polititions swear on oath to answer the questions put to them by the public or media.' -- Mark Ditton
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When interviewed by our media, or attending public meetings. How many times...
'...send more helicopters to save trapped people in sheffield' -- colin mann
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
three helicopters is INADEQUATE- if this was london every raf resource would...
'...Ban stupid exhausts' -- David Connolly
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Noise Nuisance from Car Exhausts The primary legislation aimed at dealing...
'...Stop the Welsh Language minority' -- lee
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the growing concern about wasting natural resources, it is about time...
'...Step in and demand that individuals with Alzheimers receive the medication they need in the early stages of the disease, which NICE have shamefully decided are too expensive' -- Zoe Newson
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is nothing nice about NICE. They are nasty. And ageist, and use...
'...Stop the Inland Revenue penalising anyone monthly without informing them that they are in penalty.' -- Colin Harrison
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment Revenue & Customs are applying penalties for various reasons...
'...Increase Penalties for driving mini motorised bikes on public pavements' -- Peter D Roberts
seen at 18:52, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Anybody driving or using quad/motorised mini motor bikes on public footpaths
Industry to tackle 2 million tonne electrical waste problem
seen at 18:50, 29 June in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
WEEE Regulations come into effect on 1 July
Caviar labelling scheme goes live
seen at 17:46, 29 June in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
From 1 July all caviar sold in the UK must display labels approved by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
Highways agency advises drivers to take care as wet weather continues friday 29 june through to 1 july
seen at 17:42, 29 June in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Highways Agency advises drivers to take extra care on the roads this weekend as the Met Office is forecasting further persistent and heavy rain across most of England.
Internet landbanking scam exposed
seen at 17:36, 29 June in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
Three companies involved in selling plots of agricultural land to the public have been wound up in the High Court following an investigation by Companies Investigation Branch (CIB) of the Insolvency Service.
Local watchdog welcomes announcements by thames water
seen at 17:18, 29 June in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
The Consumer Council for Water Thames is encouraged to learn that Thames Water has achieved its leakage target this year as a result of accelerating its pipe replacement work. The water company today also announced...
'...Cease all political interference with the national school curriculum.' -- John Edwards
seen at 16:51, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Schools should be allowed freedom from State restraint to create their own...
'...Allow "Children" who are in full time education to travel on reduced fair on public transport' -- Daniel Middleton
seen at 16:51, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I feel as a student in full time education (16yrs old) I am having to pay...
'...is that we should have William Blakes Jerusalem for Englands national anthem' -- William Tompkins
seen at 16:51, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
this is a petition that England should have William Blakes Jerusalem as our...
'...Save Our Overseas Care Workers' -- Charles Kelly
seen at 16:51, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
SOS message to Immigration Minister Liam Byrne. If you get rid of our...
Historical flood maps are key to future planning
seen at 16:50, 29 June in British Geological Survey News - national (Our copy).
Scientists from the British Geological Survey took to the air in the aftermath of the flooding earlier this week to find out how modern flooding compares to ancient flood areas. Dr Andrew Howard and scientific photographer...
PM announces make-up of new Business Council
seen at 15:48, 29 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has announced the creation of a Business Council for Britain comprising senior representatives of UK-based businesses.
Brown unveils new faces
seen at 15:48, 29 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has appointed his junior ministers, bringing in talents from outside of government as part of a promise made during his first statement as Prime Minister.
Sea fish industry authority board - new appointments
seen at 15:45, 29 June in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
A new Chair, Charles Howeson, and two new members, Iain MacSween and Michael Park have been appointed to the board of the Sea Fish Industry Authority (known as Seafish).
Nhs patient and outpatient waiting times figures 31st may 2007
seen at 15:45, 29 June in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
STATISTICAL PRESS NOTICE
Clearer and fairer terms for housing provider for elderly
seen at 15:38, 29 June in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
Following discussions with the OFT, Anchor Trust, the largest not-for-profit provider of housing, support and care for the elderly in England, has agreed to change terms and conditions in its long lease agreements...
Acas widens its conciliation service to tribunal appeal cases
seen at 15:36, 29 June in Acas News - national (Our copy).
Acas, the employment relations service, is extending its expertise by providing conciliation in selected cases referred to it by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT).
Adjudicator publishes decision on an objection to the admission arrangements of bishop henderson c of e primary school
seen at 15:24, 29 June in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on an objection made by Somerset County Council about the planned admission number set for 2008 by Bishop Henderson C of E VA Primary School. David ...
'...give worthing a bypass' -- karen trusler
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
if you have tried to drive through worthing on the a27 then you know we need...
'...Reduce Global warming by encouraging birth control to restrict the human population.' -- David M Bell
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Global warming is caused by human activity, and yet no co-ordinated attempt...
'...ignore the petition asking that taxpayers may specify where they do not want their taxes spent' -- Margaret King
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I agree that this seems like an extension of democracy; and I even agree...
'...See that Lottery funded organisations who break the rules and engage in political activity be forced to give back the money and MPs who support them for political gain should face prosecution.' -- Dave Strickson
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Organisations engaging in political activity are not eligible for lottery...
'...Allow all vehicles that are homes to be exempt from all taxation' -- David Coulter
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would argue that those people who live in their vehicles are exempt from...
'...place animal microchipping scanners in police stations for public to use' -- Lyndsey Slater
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
currently the public can not scan animals to see if they are stolen/missing/...
'...Create a law that will enable Parents who do not keep thier young children or babies under control in a public place to be fined' -- christopher eaton
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is the parents responsibility when they have a child. when they come out...
'...prevent Kent Police from placing wrecked vehicles on roundabouts every Christmas' -- Paul O'Rourke
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every Christmas, Kent Police place wrecked vehicles on local roundabouts,...
'...to make sports facilities such as tennis courts and football pitches free to all users provided by local universites and sports clubs' -- Devin Pankhania
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...to make sports facilities such as tennis courts and football pitches free to all users provided by local universites and sports clubs' -- Devin Pankhania
'...Move forward the plan to make the A1 between Dishforth and Barton full motorway status' -- Stephen Medlock
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This has been discussed and put on hold for years. It is now time to make it...
'...LOOK INTO WHY ALL PCT's ARE NOT FUNDING ANTI-TNF FOR PATIENTS WITH ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS' -- Gillian Eames
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am petitioning to be funded by Bromley PCT to be kept on ANTI-TNF drug for...
'...provide adequate funding for school holidays childcare/holiday clubs for children with extra to cover provision of holiday care for special needs children' -- Vanessa Trentham
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our local holiday club (child care for during school holidays) is going to...
'...make the Motorists Insurance Bureau responsible for personal injury claims in respect of road traffic accidents caused by wild deer on Britains roads.' -- GARY ENNESS
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently the Motorists Insurance Bureau can be used to claim compensation...
'...change the way houses are bought and sold in this country' -- David F. Law
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
House buying and selling creates misery for many thousands of families...
'...keep Stagecoach from running the London-East Midlands railway.' -- Darren Solomons
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Stagecoach have (it is reported) won the franchise for running the London-...
'...Repeal all legislation that impinges on the right to self defense.' -- AM Convey
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
legislation in many areas, passed since 1900, has altered the right of self...
'...That in the spirit of reconciliation in Northern Ireland the city known as "Londonderry" should revert to it's original pre-colonial name of Derry.' -- Shane Lynch
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ayers Rock - Uluru. Bombay - Mumbai Londonderry - Derry! The sun has set.
'...ignore, or oppose, the petition to turn post offices into mail collection services' -- Margaret King
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Where would that leave people who need to access all the services post...
'...1. Outlaw variable rate Mortgages. 2.Build blocks of affordable small apartments for first time buyers to purchase.' -- leonard wells
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I passionately believe variable rate Mortgages are unfair and immoral.I also...
'...Introduce measures to discourage the use of vehicles on school-runs.' -- Louise Bull
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The journey to school should not be a difficult and sometimes dangerous one...
'...provide a free higher education system for ex-servicemen and women' -- Neil Coker
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ex-military personnel should have the opportunity to obtain free higher...
'...The right school for every child (as per the National Autistic Society campaign)' -- Yvette MacDonald
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Scottish Executive should enshrine in law a duty upon local authorities...
'...Stop Buy to Let Mortgages on properties deemed to be starter homes' -- Richard Scott
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are forever hearing that people can't get on the property ladder because...
'...Make the teachings of the British empire compulsory for all primary and high school students' -- Zavier Bailey
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To raise awareness of our global past and to give the youth of britain pride...
'...Ignore the petition to ban electric shock collars' -- Mark Cole
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Electric shock collars are a valubale training tool for responsible dog...
'...higher speed limit at night' -- Brian Lewis
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
its sill that in germany you can drive on the motorway with no speed limit...
'...Address payment for literary reviews' -- Jacqui Richards
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present, editorial review for proof -readers in many trade union journals...
'...Allow mopeds & LOW cc. motorbike useage without ANY tax, insurance, mot or test' -- a darn
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
GRIDLOCK awaits!! Be bold, be radical. They are just beefy bikes. In this...
'...abolish the present class riden honour system for the armed forces' -- David Bruce esq
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The present honour system for the armed forces is based on class/rank. for...
'...End pro-active racism as it is still racism' -- Christopher Koven
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We, the undersigned, are sick of this "equal rights" not being so equal we...
'...STOP the unsafe transportation of pets in vehicles' -- Karen
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned demand that all (pets)animals being transported in...
'...STOP the unnecessary yearly vaccination of pets .' -- Karen
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
WE demand that each pet should be assessed yearly through a health check...
'...stop local council,s and to let people have their grave,s as they wish' -- mrs susan stafford
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
to let people that have love one,s in cemetery,s to have their grave,s as...
'...Reduce beurocracy within the armed forces, thus allowing funds to be better distributed.' -- Aeron Slade
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our (the United Kingdom) defence budget is 59 billion US dollars per annum,...
'...ensure that all absent fathers are made to pay towards their childrens upkeep and the c.s.a should not hold a womans second husband accountable for someone else's children.' -- julie wood
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the c.s.a should not discriminate against self employed absent fathers by...
'...introduce legislation so that road central white line markings in all areas where the speed limit is less than 60mph are changed and color coded for differing speeds, ie. red lines in a 30 zone. This would then constantly remind motorists of what the
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like to see legislation introduced making it necessary for...
'...Investigate the new CGSE Chemistry Course' -- Dr C Connern
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Since the introduction of OCR 21 Century Science, The Chemistry content of...
'...review the university fee structure imposed upon Gurkha children' -- Kamal Gurung
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a child of a retired-Gurkha serviceman I am being subjected to pay as an...
'...Scrap Tuition Fees' -- Daniel Robinson
seen at 14:54, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Scotland don't have to pay so why should england. this will help students...
'...Prove that when Tony Blair said that the new 'treaty' would not interfere with our taxation was true by not increasing the tax on Red Diesel fuel.' -- Stan Masters
seen at 14:53, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When Tony Blair was reporting back after signing the recent 'treaty' he said...
'...Ban Kosher and Halal Butchery and it's Products in Britain' -- Leslie Bailey
seen at 14:53, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Halal & Kosher butchery is barbaric and inhumane leading to severe suffering...
'...instruct the appropriate minister to ORDER the Bank of England to release all the £5 notes in its vaults' -- Margaret King
seen at 14:53, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I recently read that the Bank of England has a considerable number of these...
'...Publish, publicly, where the money from Fishing Licences is spent.' -- James Deans
seen at 14:53, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every year, I duly buy my fishing licence (currently £24.50) After 20 - odd...
'...Stop all junk mail as in Holland' -- alex cotgreave
seen at 14:53, 29 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In Holland all letterboxes have a sticker that says yes or no. If someone...
PM makes first official visit
seen at 12:51, 29 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has today made his first visit as Prime Minister, to a children's centre in north London.
Loyd Grossman appointed to the Churches Conservation Trust
seen at 11:51, 29 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has approved that Loyd Grossman Esq OBE, FSA, BA, MSc Econ be appointed Chairman of the Churches Conservation Trust for a term of three years from 1 July 2007.
IMF chief will be 'much missed'
seen at 11:51, 29 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has sent his best wishes the outgoing managing director of the International Monetary Fund, Rodrigo de Rato.
Ofwat statement on thames wwater's leakage performance
seen at 11:32, 29 June in Water Services Regulation Authority News - national (Our copy).
Responding to today's announcement by Thames Water that it has exceeded its leakage reduction target for 2006-07, Ofwat said:
PM holds first Cabinet meeting
seen at 10:58, 29 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has held his first Cabinet meeting.
PM calls for public vigilance
seen at 10:58, 29 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has asked the public to be extra vigilant after a "potentially viable explosive device" was found in central London.
Economy: Balance of Payments
seen at 10:58, 29 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
2007 Q1: UK deficit falls
Economy: Business Investment
seen at 10:58, 29 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
0.6% fall in first quarter 2007
Deepcut Review (Adam Ingram, Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 10:44, 29 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I wish to clarify my written statement to Parliament on 28 March 2007, Official Report, column 91-95W, on the progress that has been made in the provision of care of our young recruits and trainees. I said that...

Meat Hygiene Service (Annual Report and Accounts) (Caroline Flint, Minister of State (Public Health), Department of Health)
seen at 10:44, 29 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The 2006-07 annual report and accounts for the Meat Hygiene Service was laid before Parliament today. The report has been placed in the Library and copies are available for hon. Members from the Vote Office.

Central Office of Information (Patrick McFadden, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Cabinet Office)
seen at 10:44, 29 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have set the Central Office of Information the following targets for 2007-08:

Financial:

To break even, taking one year with another.

Efficiency:

To achieve a 2.5 per cent. reduction...

Machinery of Government - Departmental Organisation (Gordon Brown, Prime Minister, HM Treasury)
seen at 10:44, 29 June in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today outlining Machinery of Government changes affecting a number of existing Departments of State. Full details will be provided shortly in a paper to be laid in the Library of the House.

These changes...

Ed balls appointed secretary of state for children, schools and families
seen at 09:51, 29 June in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Ed Balls is today appointed as Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families.
IGT v The Comptroller General of Patents [2007] EWHC 1341 (Pat) (07 June 2007)
seen at 02:54, 29 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal by IGT against the decision dated 27 July 2006 of Mr AC Howard, the Hearing Officer on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Patents ("the Decision"). By the Decision, Mr Howard refused four patent...
Bea Hotels NV v Bellway Llc [2007] EWHC 1363 (Comm) (12 June 2007)
seen at 02:53, 29 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The claimant (BEA) challenges the substantive jurisdiction of Mr Peter Leaver QC as arbitrator under section 67 of the Arbitration Act 1996. Whilst it is accepted that there was a valid arbitration agreement and...
C v D [2007] EWHC 1541 (Comm) (28 June 2007)
seen at 02:53, 29 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On 26 April 2007 Field J granted the claimant (C) an interim anti-suit injunction against the defendant (D) on a without notice application. That interim relief has since been replaced by undertakings from D, from...
ASM Shipping Ltd. v Harris & Ors [2007] EWHC 1513 (Comm) (28 June 2007)
seen at 02:53, 29 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an application under section 24 of the Arbitration Act 1996 for an order for the removal of the two remaining arbitrators in a reference of a dispute between ASM Shipping Ltd of India, the owners, and TTMI...
Bea Hotels NV v Bellway Llc [2007] EWHC 1363 (Comm) (12 June 2007)
seen at 02:53, 29 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The claimant (BEA) challenges the substantive jurisdiction of Mr Peter Leaver QC as arbitrator under section 67 of the Arbitration Act 1996. Whilst it is accepted that there was a valid arbitration agreement and...
Midlands Co-Operative Society Ltd. v Revenue and Customs [2007] EWHC 1432 (Ch) (19 June 2007)
seen at 02:53, 29 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal by Midlands Co-operative Society Ltd ("Midlands") against a decision released on 20 July 2005 of the VAT and Duties Tribunal ("the Tribunal") sitting in Manchester. The Tribunal (Mr Colin Bishopp...
King's Cross Railway Lands Group v London Borough of Camden [2007] EWHC 1515 (Admin) (25 May 2007)
seen at 02:53, 29 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
MR JUSTICE SULLIVAN: Introduction. In this rolled-up application for permission to apply for judicial review and for judicial review if permission is granted, the Claimant seeks quashing orders in respect of the...
Sole v Secretary of State for Trade and Industry & Ors [2007] EWHC 1527 (Admin) (30 May 2007)
seen at 02:53, 29 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This claim is an application under section 23 of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 to challenge the lawfulness, in part, of the London Development Agency (Lower Lea Valley, Olympic and Legacy) Compulsory Purchase...
Churchman, R (on the application of) v West Midlands Probation Board [2007] EWHC 1521 (Admin) (13 June 2007)
seen at 02:53, 29 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
MR JUSTICE BENNETT: The claimant, Wesley Churchman, who is 73 years old, is currently held in an open prison at HMP Kirkham in Preston, Lancashire. By proceedings begun on 26th February 2007 the claimant seeks...
Shirley v Crabtree [2007] EWHC 1532 (Admin) (27 June 2007)
seen at 02:53, 29 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The Appellants are the Trustees of the Shirley Children's Settlement and the landlords of Shirley Hall Farm, Shirley, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, a holding of 80.9 hectares. By a tenancy agreement dated 5 March 1963 ...
Delucca & Anor, R. v [2007] EWCA Crim 1455 (04 May 2007)
seen at 02:53, 29 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Delucca & Anor, R. v [2007] EWCA Crim 1455 (04 May 2007)
Coates, R v Rev 1 [2007] EWCA Crim 1471 (22 June 2007)
seen at 02:52, 29 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On 9 March 2007 Phillip Coates was convicted of rape at a Court-Martial held at HMS Nelson (His Honour Judge Blackett, Judge Advocate General). We adjourned our decision at the close of the hearing to examine the...
R v Z [2007] EWCA Crim 1473 (26 June 2007)
seen at 02:52, 29 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
R v Z [2007] EWCA Crim 1473 (26 June 2007)
Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd & Ors v Vetplus Ltd [2007] EWCA Civ 583 (20 June 2007)
seen at 02:52, 29 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal with permission granted by me from a decision of Pumfrey J of 26th April 2007, [2007] EWHC 972 (Ch).
Reinwood Ltd v L Brown & Sons Ltd [2007] EWCA Civ 601 (21 June 2007)
seen at 02:52, 29 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This appeal raises a point of construction on a standard JCT Form of Contract on which it appears there is no previous authority. The point turns on the relationship between clauses 24 (damages for non-completion...
Bennett, R (on the application of) v HM Coroner for Inner South London & Ors [2007] EWCA Civ 617 (26 June 2007)
seen at 02:52, 29 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On the afternoon of 16 July 2001 Derek Bennett died as a result of being shot by a police officer. A witness thought that Derek Bennett was carrying a gun and reported that fact to the police. In the belief that...
Business Environment Bow Lane Ltd v Deanwater Estates Ltd [2007] EWCA Civ 622 (27 June 2007)
seen at 02:52, 29 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
In October 2001 the defendant, Deanwater Estates Ltd ("the Lessee"), was the lessee and the claimant's predecessor in title the lessor under a lease ("the Old Lease") of the basement, ground and four upper floors...
Horvath, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs [2007] EWCA Civ 620 (28 June 2007)
seen at 02:52, 29 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
A glance at a large scale map of England shows that in many areas the countryside has a very large number of public footpaths and bridleways. Many of these run through woods or cross commons or moorland. But many...
RJM, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2007] EWCA Civ 614 (28 June 2007)
seen at 02:52, 29 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This appeal concerns the question whether a person who is entitled to income support ('IS') and who would otherwise be entitled to disability premium ('DP') as part of his IS loses his entitlement to DP during any...
OSS Group Ltd, R (on the application of) v Environment Agency & Ors [2007] EWCA Civ 611 (28 June 2007)
seen at 02:52, 29 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The business of OSS is the collection of waste lubricating and fuel oil from places such as garages and workshops, and its conversion into marketable fuel oil. The issue in short is when the material ceases to be...
Secretary of State for Trade and Industry v Mackie [2007] EWCA Civ 642 (28 June 2007)
seen at 02:52, 29 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal brought with the permission of Rix LJ against a preliminary decision of His Honour Judge Bullimore in an action brought in the Doncaster County Court. The claimant, James Mackie, claimed damages...
Hall & Anor v The First Secretary of State [2007] EWCA Civ 612 (28 June 2007)
seen at 02:52, 29 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal against a judgment of HH Judge Mole QC refusing to quash a compulsory purchase order for the appellants' land. The order was the London Borough of Hillingdon (Harmondsworth Moor) Compulsory Purchase...
South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council v Anderson & Ors [2007] EWCA Civ 643 (28 June 2007)
seen at 02:52, 29 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is the last of a group of cases about equal pay for female school support staff in the north-east who claimed equal pay with better-paid male workers doing identically rated work in what the women contended...
Beckett Investment Management Group Ltd & Ors v Hall & Ors [2007] EWCA Civ 613 (28 June 2007)
seen at 02:52, 29 June in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Any financial services company relies on employees to attract and retain a client base. If those employees who deal directly with clients leave the company and set up on their own account or go to work for a rival...
Hmyoi portland - damaged by population crisis
seen at 02:50, 29 June in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Portland is a clear example of the damage caused by the prison population crisis, said Anne Owers, Chief Inspector of Prisons, publishing the report of an unannounced full follow up inspection into the young offender...
Social Work Inspection Agency: Performance Inspection of Social Work Services: Glasgow City Council 2007
seen at 00:35, 29 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Performance Inspection Report of Glasgow City Council's Social Work Services
Social Work Inspection Agency Performance Inspection Summary: Glasgow City Council
seen at 00:35, 29 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Performance Inspection of Glasgow City Council's Social Work Services: Summary