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03 August 2007

Foot and mouth disease confirmed in cattle, in surrey
seen at 23:14, 3 August in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national.
Following an investigation of suspected vesicular disease by Animal Health on a holding near Guildford in Surrey, laboratory results have this evening indicated that the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) virus is present... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
2 children rescued as inflatable dinghy capsizes
seen at 19:32, 3 August in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national.
Humber Coastguard were contacted by the father of two young children at around 12.25pm this afternoon from the beach area near Bamburgh castle in Northumberland. Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...Abolish Income Tax on Gross Earnings of Below £10,000 pa' -- Malcolm Alun Williams
seen at 19:15, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
The current taxation system is disproportionate against those who earn and... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...reduce the age limit of 25 to 21 for being able to claim Working Tax Credit without having children.' -- Craig Bullimore
seen at 19:15, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
The current polcy of only being able to claim tax credits if you are over 25... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...change the law to introduce a 'three strikes and you are out' policy to ensure proper custodial sentencing for habitual criminals.' -- Keith Jones (Taxpaying Pensioner)
seen at 19:15, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
Habitual criminals in this country are laughing at our judicial system. We... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Cc cancels polypipe/verplas inquiry
seen at 18:06, 3 August in Competition Commission News - national.
The Competition Commission (CC) has today formally cancelled its inquiry concerning the anticipated acquisition by Polypipe Building Products Limited of Verplas Limited. The CC has received assurances from the parties... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The official receiver appointed as provisional liquidator of first solution money transfer ltd
seen at 17:54, 3 August in Insolvency Service News - national.
Insolvency Bulletin Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...Ignore and condemn the petition "ban the practising of the Muslim faith in the United Kingdom."' -- Oliver Keenan
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
We believe that the petition on this website "ban the practising of the... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...ensure that all parents are informed of their legal right to Home educate their Children.' -- Jacqueline Wood
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
At the moment it is a closely guarded secret that all parents have the right... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...Appoint an independent panel to decide the date of forthcoming elections, or to set fixed terms for Government' -- Duncan Barnes
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
The current system for the UK general election allows far too much political... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...allow all working parents access to affordable child care' -- Wendy McMurtry
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
At present only parents who are on low incomes can claim the childcare... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...Ensure that justice is seen to be served on all parties directly or indirectly involved in the unlawful killing of Jean Charles de Menezes' -- Trevor Radfax
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
On 22 July, 2005, Jean Charles de Menezes was shot dead, by police who... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...Condemn repeated failures of Liverpool's Civic Leadership in the run up to Capital of Culture' -- Paul Corner
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
The cancellation of Liverpool's world renowned Mathew Street Festival at... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...On behalf of the British people, apologise unreservedly to the family and friends of Jean Charles de Menezes for the failure of the metropolitain police to provide for his health, safety and welfare, and for the corporate failure (of both the police a
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
'...On behalf of the British people, apologise unreservedly to the family and friends of Jean Charles de Menezes for the failure of the metropolitain police to provide for his health, safety and welfare, and for... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...ensure that Judges hand down a mandatory life sentence upon anyone convicted of causing death by dangerous driving or whilst under the influenc of drink or drugs with a lifetime ban from driving' -- David Adamthwaite
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
'...ensure that Judges hand down a mandatory life sentence upon anyone convicted of causing death by dangerous driving or whilst under the influenc of drink or drugs with a lifetime ban from driving' -- David Adamthwaite... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...Allow disabled people to buy their bungalow from the council' -- Margaret Cutmore
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
Disabled people are not allowed to buy their council bungalow from the... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...Trust People Power' -- chris macrae
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
In Prime Minister Gordon Brown's eloquent speech at the UN he invites... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...understand that alcohol kills thousands of people every year where as marijuana hasnt ever been proved to kill anyone?' -- William Griffiths
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
Marijuana has a fact that it had never caused a death in the whole time it... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...consider that basic skills should be addressed during compulsory schooling and not as part of further or work based learning programmes or even by employers!' -- Alison Phillips
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
As a work based trainer/assessor I am concerned at the number of learners... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...Extend human rights regarding housing to service personnel' -- Ian Hills
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
Several people have succesfully sued for the right to live in better-quality... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...Give government funding to a local Arts Centre, The West End Centre, Aldershot.' -- Adam Quay-Ross
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
The West End Centre has played host to many local and rising performers,... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...Suggest UN Ratification of Law of the Sea to Protect Arctic' -- Carl Mundy
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
The Arctic, like the Antarctic, is a near-pristine environment compared to... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...introduce specific homophobia and transphobia hate crime legislation.' -- Nigel Tart, Phelim Mac Cafferty & Amy Kennedy
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
In remembering the 40th anniversary of the Decriminalisation of... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...give Richie Benaud OBE a Knighthood' -- John Taverner
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
Morning Everyone I cannot think of anyone more deserving of a knighthood... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...Save Rhyl Queens' -- Stuart Jones
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
A campaign to save Rhyl's historic Queen's Arcade - a former ballroom mecca... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...arm police in gun crime areas' -- Peter Bullous
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
To Let Police Carry Firearms in Gun Crime Areas Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...prevent legislation coming into force preventing persons under the age of 18 taking a driving test and holding a full driving license, whilst preserving the current legislation in place and keeping the minimum driving age at 17.' -- Russell Naglis
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
Proposals to force young people to wait until the age of 18 to take a... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...Scrap airport taxes on staff airline tickets' -- gary marshall-gleghorn
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
Many airline crew based all over the world are paying huge amounts of extra... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...Get rid of unnecessary questions from government forms. Our skin colour or sexuality should not affect the service the government supplies' -- Luke Mackenzie
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
On all government forms, we are asked about or skin colour and sexuality.... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...To fund recycling to reduce pollution to the environment' -- Phil Rickard
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
We believe that the government should completely scrap waste disposal and... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...prevent children under 16 yrs from riding as pillion passengers on motorcycles.' -- Janice Gennery
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
At present there are no age restrictions in the UK to prevent young children... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...Go Green and Install Energy Saving Lightbulbs in Number 10 Downing Street' -- dave collins
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
After taking the Virtual Tour of number 10 Downing Street, I couldn't help... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...Clarify the position of Reduction of fees for Senior Citizens' -- Joan Beard
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
The Councils state that they are obliged by law not to offer reduced fees to... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...To Ban all face coverings in public places to help improve the effectiveness and efficiency of CCTV' -- g preen
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
We the undersigned believe that all methods of head coverings should be... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...All school children to sing the National Anthem in assembly / registration' -- mr preen
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
We the undersigned propose that all children should sing the national anthem... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...levy a windfall tax on banks that report excessive profits and offer huge dividends to shareholders.' -- Mike Dodds
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
The major banks continue to apply punitive charges on customers, claiming... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...to allow inmates of HM Prisons to sign ePetitions to Government in an effort to rehabilitate genuine offenders and reduce the injustice to those wrongly imprisoned following false accusations.' -- Phil Faber
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
SAFARI campaigns on behalf of the falsely accused and wrongly imprisoned,... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...build an ice stadium/rink in leeds centre and the ehl to create a leeds ice hockey team' -- Thomas Anderson
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
Leeds is in lack of facilities that allow our citizens to enjoy themselves.... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...Create a legal 'Adult' Age that MUST be complied with by all Businesses' -- David May
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
Currently if you go into a Cinema a child has to purchase an 'adult' ticket... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...Repatriate all children of senior Zanu PF officials being educated and housed in Britain, irrespective of if they are fee-paying or State Educated' -- KIM LEPPER
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
We, the undersigned, ask Gordon Brown to repatriate all children of... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...Impose legal limits on alcohol content of wine' -- David Francis
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
The alcohol content of wine has increased steadily over the years, to the... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...Accelerate the programme for completion of the M74 completion scheme.' -- Richard Green
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
This project has been delayed for over 20 years since it's initial inception... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...Review the law and punishment in relation to murder.' -- D Robson
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
This is because the growth in knife culture and the activities of terrorists. Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...Get Britain Moving on the Roads' -- R Fraser
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
Take the following measures: 1. Improve infrastructure. 2. Remove some... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...Put solar powered speed cameras at traffic lights and crossings' -- Garry Smith
seen at 17:14, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
I have noticed over the past 24 years since I passed my driving test that... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Webchat with Jacqui Smith, Home Secretary
seen at 16:08, 3 August in Number 10 » News Stories.
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith came to Number 10 to take part in a live webchat on issues such as crime, security and policing. Read more Comment (0), Email this.
PM visits Olympic sailing venue
seen at 16:08, 3 August in Number 10 » News Stories.
Gordon Brown has paid a visit to the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, host for the sailing events of the 2012 Olympics. Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...Allow in British law, the democratic and fair election of a Catholic Prime Minster.' -- Mr.Graeme.G.M.Gillon
seen at 15:16, 3 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
Under current British law British Catholic citizens are barred from becoming... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Cut emissions and bills with the smarter way to read meters
seen at 15:13, 3 August in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national.
Smart meters in every home and business will play a key part in reducing our carbon footprint and cutting our energy bills, according to Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks, as the Government launched its consultation... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Exploring the Take-Up of Home Contents Insurance - Research Findings
seen at 12:56, 3 August in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest.
The aims of this report is to explore the underlying reasons why the level of take-up of home contents insurance by social housing tenants is low, and to recommend measures that would raise it. Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Exploring the Take-Up of Home Contents Insurance
seen at 12:56, 3 August in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest.
The aims of this report is to explore the underlying reasons why the level of take-up of home contents insurance by social housing tenants is low, and to recommend measures that would raise it. Read more Comment (0), Email this.
New Trustees appointed to The Wallace Collection
seen at 12:13, 3 August in Number 10 » News Stories.
The Prime Minister has today appointed Ms Jagdip Jagpal, the Duke of Devonshire CBE, Mr Jasper Conran, and Mr Adrian Sassoon, as Trustees of the Wallace Collection. Their terms of appointment will be for four years... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Chair designate appointed for new horticulture sector company
seen at 12:08, 3 August in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national.
Neil Bragg has been appointed as Chair Designate of the new Horticulture Sector Company. Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Uk special representative on middle east and special projects
seen at 12:05, 3 August in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national.
With the agreement of the Prime Minister, the Foreign Secretary has today appointed Michael C. Williams to be the UK Special Representative on Middle East and Special Projects. Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Chemical company fined for export of nerve gas precursor chemical - amendment
seen at 11:47, 3 August in Revenue and Customs Prosecution Office News - national.
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd (ARC Ltd) were fined £600 and ordered to pay £100 costs today after pleading guilty at Lancaster Magistrates' Court to the unlawful exportation of a controlled ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Uk official holdings of international reserves:
seen at 11:01, 3 August in Treasury News - national.
Part I: UK Government Foreign Currency Assets and Liabilities - July 2007 Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Insight 37: Evaluation of Making the Difference Leaflets
seen at 11:00, 3 August in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest.
Research summary on the evaluation of Making the Difference series of leaflets for parents which are aimed at highlighting the difference parents can and do make to their children's learning. Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Evaluation of the Scottish Exchange of Educational Data (ScotXed) Partnership - Research Findings
seen at 11:00, 3 August in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest.
A Summary of the findings of the Evaluation of the Scottish Exchange of Educational Data (ScotXed) Partnership Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Evaluation of the Scottish Exchange of Educational Data (ScotXed) Partnership
seen at 11:00, 3 August in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest.
The findings of the Evaluation of the Scottish Exchange of Educational Data (ScotXed) Partnership Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Evaluation of Making The Difference Leaflets
seen at 11:00, 3 August in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest.
Research Report on the evaluation of Making the Difference series of leaflets for parents, which are aimed at highlighting the difference parents can and do make to their children's learning. Accompanies summary... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
A Report on Implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in Scotland 1999-2007
seen at 11:00, 3 August in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest.
A Report on Implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in Scotland Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Statistics release: insolvencies in the second quarter 2007
seen at 10:58, 3 August in Insolvency Service News - national.
Statistics showing insolvencies in the second quarter 2007 are published today (3 August) by the Insolvency Service. Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Statistics on mortgage and landlord possession actions in the county courts - second quarter 2007
seen at 10:15, 3 August in Ministry of Justice News - national.
These figures show the numbers of mortgage and landlord possession actions in the county courts of England and Wales for the second quarter of 2007. Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The mod's response to the publication of research by king's college into tour intervals and mental illness
seen at 04:09, 3 August in Ministry of Defence News - national.
The MoD welcomes the publication of this research. It confirms that our existing policies on tour intervals are right. Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Search for youth still ongoing at minehead
seen at 03:43, 3 August in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national.
Swansea Coastguard have been co-ordinating a search throughout this evening for a missing youth at Minehead Harbour. Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Bracken Bay Kitchens Ltd v Office of Communications [2007] CAT 22 (16 July 2007)
seen at 03:19, 3 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases).
Bracken Bay Kitchens Ltd v Office of Communications [2007] CAT 22 (16 July 2007) Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Brannigan v Office of Fair Trading [2007] CAT 23 (26 July 2007)
seen at 03:19, 3 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases).
Brannigan v Office of Fair Trading [2007] CAT 23 (26 July 2007) Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Co-Operative Group (CWS) Ltd v Office of Fair Trading [2007] CAT 24 (27 July 2007)
seen at 03:19, 3 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases).
Co-Operative Group (CWS) Ltd v Office of Fair Trading [2007] CAT 24 (27 July 2007) Read more Comment (0), Email this.
GN (EEA Regulations: Five years' residence) Hungary [2007] UKAIT 00073 (26 June 2007)
seen at 03:19, 3 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases).
GN (EEA Regulations: Five years' residence) Hungary [2007] UKAIT 00073 (26 June 2007) Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Spencer v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2007] EWHC 1775 (QB) (27 July 2007)
seen at 03:17, 3 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases).
By way of a Claim Form of the 5th January 2006 the Claimant, Derek Keith Spencer, claimed damages from the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Arrow Generics Ltd & Anor v Merck & Co, Inc [2007] EWHC 1900 (Pat) (31 July 2007)
seen at 03:17, 3 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases).
This application raises two points of some importance: Read more Comment (0), Email this.
London Borough of Bexley v MJ & Ors [2007] EWHC 1688 (Fam) (12 July 2007)
seen at 03:17, 3 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases).
I am concerned with two children: OTJ (hereinafter referred to as "O"), born on 1st April 1997, and thus 10 years and 2 months of age; and his younger brother EMJ (hereinafter referred to as "E"), born on 16th January... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
MM v VM [2007] EWHC 1820 (Fam) (26 July 2007)
seen at 03:16, 3 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases).
MKM (hereinafter referred to as "M") was born on 3rd August 1994 and is fast approaching her 13th birthday. Her younger sister TM (hereinafter referred to as "T") was born on 25th April 1997, and is thus 10 years... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Europ Assistance Insurance Ltd v Temple Legal Protection Ltd [2007] EWHC 1785 (Comm) (25 July 2007)
seen at 03:16, 3 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases).
This judgment relates to the Claimant (EA)'s application for interim injunctions and declarations against the Defendant (Temple) the substance of which is to restrain Temple from continuing to conduct the run-off... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Stone & Rolls Ltd v Moore Stephens (a firm) [2007] EWHC 1826 (Comm) (27 July 2007)
seen at 03:16, 3 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases).
The first-named Defendants, Moore Stephens, were, for the years 1996, 1997 and 1998, the auditors of the Claimant company ("S&R"). S&R alleges that in each year the audits were conducted negligently. The claim... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Loon Energy Inc & Anor v Integra Mining & Ors [2007] EWHC 1876 (Comm) (31 July 2007)
seen at 03:16, 3 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases).
The first claimant ("Loon") is a Canadian company involved in the international exploration and development of oil and gas resources. The second claimant ("Loon Brunei") is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Loon incorporated... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Starlight Shipping Co & Anor v Tai Ping Insurance Co Ltd (Hubei Branch) & Anor Rev 1 [2007] EWHC 1893 (Comm) (01 August 2007)
seen at 03:16, 3 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases).
By this application the Claimants seek an interim anti-suit injunction restraining the Defendants from taking any steps in respect of proceedings commenced by the First Defendant against the Claimants in the Wuhan... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Golden Fleece Maritime Inc & Anor v ST Shipping & Transport Inc [2007] EWHC 1890 (Comm) (02 August 2007)
seen at 03:16, 3 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases).
The Claimants are respectively the owners of the vessels Elli and Frixos, which are managed by Liquimar Tanker Management Inc. (Liquimar). At any one time Liquimar manages about 15 oil tankers for the companies... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Software Cellular Network Ltd v T-Mobile (UK) Ltd [2007] EWHC 1790 (Ch) (17 July 2007)
seen at 03:16, 3 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases).
This case concerns the provision of mobile telephone services. The Applicant's trading name is Truphone. The Respondent ("T-Mobile") is a major name in the sector. Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Hawkes v Cuddy [2007] EWHC 1789 (Ch) (23 July 2007)
seen at 03:16, 3 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases).
This judgment determines certain applications brought in proceedings begun by a petition under section 459 of the Companies Act 1985. The petition concerns Neath Rugby Limited. Neath Rugby Limited ("Neath") is the... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Serious Fraud Office v A [2007] EWCA Crim 1927 (02 August 2007)
seen at 03:15, 3 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases).
In this appeal the Director of the Serious Fraud Office contends that the Judge in the Crown Court was wrong to discharge on grounds of want of disclosure a restraint order previously made ex parte under the Proceeds... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Circuit bench retirement - skerratt
seen at 03:13, 3 August in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national.
District Judge Neil Skerratt will retire as a District Judge on the South Eastern Circuit on 3 August 2007. Read more Comment (0), Email this.