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03 July 2007

Counter-terrorist activity must be core business for police authorities across the uk - mpa hosts national seminar
seen at 22:21, 3 July in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
Counter-terrorist activity, united with active community engagement, must be core business for all police authorities and constabularies if the UK is to successfully challenge and defeat criminals intent on destruction...
Thames water pays the price for its leakage failures
seen at 21:26, 3 July in Water Services Regulation Authority News - national (Our copy).
Ofwat has today secured a legally binding undertaking from Thames Water to replace additional leaking water mains at the expense of its shareholders. The company will spend an extra £150 million. This ...
'...review property stamp duty levels and created a system that does not have full value tiers' -- James Shepherd
seen at 18:52, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently stamp duty goes up for the whole cost of the property so the cost...
'...reframe from reading the name of deceased servicemen at the start of P.M.Qs' -- tom davies
seen at 18:52, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The reading of deceased servicemens's names at the start of P.M.Q.s is a new...
'...request that the csa pays the parent with care on the same day each month.' -- Kirsty Brent
seen at 18:52, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
My CSA payments come directly from my ex husbands employers, bipassing him...
'...raise the subject of the Microsoft BBC deal to parliment' -- John Lloyd
seen at 18:52, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The BBC has announced that its iPlayer due for release later this year will...
'...speak out about the persecution of Christians in North Korea.' -- Richard Marx
seen at 18:52, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Call upon the UK Government to send a strong message to North Korea that the...
'...Strip the Knighthood title of Salman Rushdie' -- Ali Al-Rikabi
seen at 18:52, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The great thing about Britain is its diverse population and its tolerance of...
'...make DRM and associated technologies illegal in IT hardware and software.' -- Matthew Slowe
seen at 18:52, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Digital Rights Managment (DRM) is a technology by which content distributors...
'...start a campaign to promote all of the good things that young people do.' -- Alan Everett
seen at 18:52, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All the old people I know are always criticising young people who often are...
'...attempt to resist the development of a 'tiered internet' system for the UK, wherever possible' -- Chris Wright
seen at 18:52, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
ISPs are beginning to suggest the possibility of a 'tiered internet',...
'...make christmas day a national day off especially for food outlets' -- graem burton
seen at 18:52, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i work in a resturant and we are open 365 days a year 11am to 12pm even...
'...introduce a mandatory minimum 5 year setence for the possesion of knives in public' -- Peter Atkinson
seen at 18:52, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Given the increase in knife crime the time has come to introduce a madatory...
'...Rename the term "child maintenance" to "family maintenance" to more accurately reflect the use to which the monies are put.' -- John Humphries
seen at 18:52, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Non resident parents (NRPs) allegedly pay child maintenance for the benefit...
'...Adapt a law to make jaywalking illegal on our roads using various "Authorities" to police, enforce and collect fines in the event of a violation.' -- R Kelsey
seen at 18:52, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The number of people jaywalking in the UK is phenomenal and if the...
Change is essential for Britain's future - PM
seen at 17:46, 3 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has called for constitutional reform that "entrusts more power to Parliament and the British people".
'...reduce the cost of parking and parking fines on a national scale (especially for students.)' -- Ryan Preston
seen at 16:52, 3 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have been driving for 5 months. I'm a full-time student who travels to...
Terror Incidents
seen at 15:46, 3 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that there had been no mention over the past few days of "Muslims" or "Islamic" and was this a deliberate change of tone, the PMS said that it was not true to think that instructions had been...
Constitution/Statements
seen at 15:46, 3 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what tomorrow's health statement would cover, the PMS said that it would be a wide-ranging statement, and it was therefore better to wait for the statement. Asked if there had been any discussion about future...
Cabinet
seen at 15:46, 3 July in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) informed the assembled press that Cabinet met at 0900 this morning for about an hour and three quarters. This was the first regular meeting of Cabinet on a Tuesday, which was...
Morning press briefing from 3 July 2007
seen at 15:46, 3 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Cabinet, Constitution/Statements and Terror Incidents
Appointment of a new chairman to the industrial injuries advisory council
seen at 15:41, 3 July in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
It has been announced that Dr Keith Palmer will take up the post of Chairman of the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC). He will take up the role on 18 January 2008 when the current Chairman, Professor Anthony...
Royal navy unveils new 'smart' long-range submarine launched missile - tomahawk iv
seen at 15:38, 3 July in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Royal Navy has released images of its latest high tech 'smart' new Block IV Tomahawk long-range land attack missile in a live firing trial off the US coast. The successful firing clearly demonstrates the huge...
South Downs National Park: Further comments on the boundary invited
seen at 14:52, 3 July in Natural England (Our copy).
Defra has made public the final report from the South Downs National Park public inquiry. The inquiry inspector has recommended a major variation, and interested parties are now invited to comment on the boundary...
Uk wins record number of inward investments
seen at 14:51, 3 July in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The UK won a record 1,431 investment projects from overseas companies in 2006/7, according to figures published by UK Trade & Investment. This 17 per cent increase demonstrates that the UK's proposition - with its...
Site traffic for pm.gov.uk
seen at 12:46, 3 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
From now on, this site will give monthly updates on traffic to give a fuller picture of the number of users and pages this site generates.
Over a hundred new schools get specialist status
seen at 11:52, 3 July in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
£23m boost to create more SEN specialist schools
Advice to drivers - a43 closure and diversions for formula 1(tm) santander british grand prix at silverstone, northamptonshire, july 6-8
seen at 11:40, 3 July in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Drivers planning to use the A43 in Northamptonshire during the weekend of the 2007 Formula 1(tm) Santander British Grand Prix at Silverstone are advised to plan their journey and keep up to date with the latest ...
Home secretary and ministerial team appointed
seen at 11:39, 3 July in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith today welcomed a new ministerial team to the Home Office.
Military reception to welcome hnourary lieutenant(qgo) tulbahadur pun vc 4 july 2007
seen at 11:38, 3 July in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Following discussions between the Secretary of State for Defence, Des Browne, the Foreign Office and the Home Office, Honourary Lieutenant (QGO) Tulbahadur Pun VC will arrive in the UK on 4 July 2007. When he arrives...
New technology strategy board - making the future happen
seen at 10:51, 3 July in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY BOARD
PM to make statement on constitution
seen at 10:47, 3 July in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister will make a statement to Parliament later today on constitutional reform.
Economy: Corporate Profitability
seen at 10:47, 3 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
15.1% in Q1 2007
Single Farm Payment (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for International Development)
seen at 10:36, 3 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My predecessors have kept the House informed of progress with the Single Payment Scheme (SPS). I intend to do likewise.

As at 30 June, the end of the regulatory payment window for the 2006 scheme, a total...

Higher Education (Loans, Grants and Fees) (Bill Rammell, Minister of State (Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education), Department for Education and Skills)
seen at 10:36, 3 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The level of support for loans, grants and fees that will be available to eligible higher education students in the 2008-09 academic year will be 2.5 per cent. higher than for 2007-08, in line with forecast price...

Boundary Commission (Interim Review) (Bridget Prentice, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 10:36, 3 July in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. and noble Friend, the then Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Lord Falconer of Thoroton, has received notice in writing from the Boundary Commission for England of commencement ...

Mod responds to mps' report on armed forces recruitment and retention
seen at 03:45, 3 July in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Defence Minister Derek Twigg today gave his reaction to the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee report on recruitment and retention in the Armed Forces.
Lifeguard and woman recovered from cave
seen at 03:19, 3 July in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Early this morning a missing RNLI lifeguard and a female companion were recovered after being trapped for some hours in a cave in the Porth area.
Hossain & Ors v Sonali Bank & Anor [2007] EWHC 1431 (QB) (19 June 2007)
seen at 02:53, 3 July in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On 8 June 2007 I heard an appeal from a decision of Master Foster given on 11 May 2006 (incorporated in an order dated a week later), whereby the Appellants' claim was struck out on the ground of abuse of process...
Sunderland Marine Mutual Insurance Company Ltd v Wiseman & Ors [2007] EWHC 1460 (Comm) (22 June 2007)
seen at 02:53, 3 July in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is a dispute over jurisdiction. The choice is between England and Scotland. The Claimant says England. The Second and Third Defendants say Scotland. They seek declarations that this court has no jurisdiction...
Derbyshire County Council v Fallon & Anor [2007] EWHC 1326 (Ch) (11 June 2007)
seen at 02:53, 3 July in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
I have before me an appeal by Derbyshire County Council ("the Council") from a Decision dated 23 November 2006 ("the Decision") made by Mr Michael Mark sitting as a Deputy Adjudicator to HM Land Registry under the...
Goldfarb (Liquidator of Eurocruit Europe Ltd.) v Poppleton [2007] EWHC 1433 (Ch) (21 June 2007)
seen at 02:53, 3 July in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is the respondent's application to strike out the applicant's originating application for relief against the respondent under section 212 of the Insolvency Act 1986 ("the 1986 Act"). The respondent's application...
Armitage Holdings Inc v Delahunty [2007] EWHC 1556 (Ch) (22 June 2007)
seen at 02:53, 3 July in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Donald Garratt ("the Deceased") was a property developer. He died on the 18 March 2006. He conducted his business through companies, one of which was the claimant, Armitage Holdings Incorporated, a company registered...
Zambia v Meer Care & Desai (a firm) & Ors (No. 2) [2007] EWHC 1540 (Ch) (29 June 2007)
seen at 02:53, 3 July in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The rulings in this judgment arise out of various consequential matters identified in the judgment I handed down on 4th May 2007.'
Nasseri v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2007] EWHC 1548 (Admin) (02 July 2007)
seen at 02:52, 3 July in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
In this case the Claimant seeks a declaration under Section 4 of the Human Rights Act that the provisions of paragraph 3 of Schedule 3 to the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004 ("the ...
Pozzoli Spa v BDMO SA & Anor [2007] EWCA Civ 588 (22 June 2007)
seen at 02:52, 3 July in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Pozzoli Spa v BDMO SA & Anor [2007] EWCA Civ 588 (22 June 2007)