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25 September 2007

Natural England response to the Severn Barrage announcement
seen at 22:10, 25 September in Natural England (Our copy).
Response to John Hutton’s announcement at the Labour Party Conference that the Government is commissioning a major feasibility study into tidal power to focus on the potential of a Severn Barrage.
'...award a pay rise in line with inflation to all teaching assistants and nursery nurses.' -- Mike Baldwin
seen at 19:06, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government has set our current payrise at around 2.5%. Inflation is...
'...Allow members of the armed forces deployed operationally abroad to be exempt from paying income tax.' -- Wayne Petty
seen at 19:06, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned believe that it is an outrage to expect British service...
'...rewrite the oath taken on Coronation so that the incoming monarch states they will be a "Defender of Reason" rather than "Defender of the Faith"' -- William Shaw
seen at 19:06, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is some debate about whether Prince Charles should be defender of the...
Easing of Livestock Movement Restrictions is Good News for Rural Communities
seen at 19:01, 25 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Today's easing of restrictions on livestock movements across most of England and Wales is welcome news for rural communities.

Stuart Burgess, our chair and the government's Rural ...

Global warming "can be limited"
seen at 18:27, 25 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Global temperature rises can be limited to 2 degrees Celsius, the Prime Minister has told green campaigners.
Fmd and bluetongue: update to integrated strategy
seen at 18:23, 25 September in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Defra has confirmed that a third animal has tested positive for Bluetongue. This is on a premises near Lowestoft.
Council tax relief for troops on operations
seen at 18:18, 25 September in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Armed Forces personnel deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan will benefit from a tax-free rebate on the cost of council tax in new measures announced by Defence Secretary Des Browne today.
Scottish Executive Geographic Information Service: Impact of Flooding in Scotland - In-house GIS analysis using the SEPA Indicative Flood Map 2007 Summary results
seen at 18:15, 25 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish Executive Geographic Information Service: Impact of Flooding in Scotland - In-house GIS analysis using the SEPA Indicative Flood Map 2007 Summary results
Provisional liquidator appointed to emergency services advertiser
seen at 18:14, 25 September in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
Insolvency Bulletin
'...support the Burmese protesters.' -- Steve Marquis
seen at 17:27, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Burma is ruled by one of the most brutal military dictatorships in the world...
John hutton calls for open minds on the future of the severn barrage
seen at 17:24, 25 September in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
John Hutton Secretary of State for Business today announced that work to examine the feasibility of generating electricity from the Severn Estuary will begin immediately.
£97 million boost to tackle violence against nhs staff
seen at 16:01, 25 September in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
NHS trusts across England will share £97 million to help tackle violence and abuse against NHS staff, the Department of Health confirmed today.
Change of british high commissioner to the republic of seychelles
seen at 15:59, 25 September in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Mr Fergus Cochrane-Dyet has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Seychelles in succession to Ms Diana Skingle who has retired from the Diplomatic Service. Mr Cochrane-Dyet will take up his...
Oft launches consultations on calculating direct benefits to consumers and on prioritisation of work
seen at 15:55, 25 September in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT is today launching consultations on the way it calculates the direct financial benefits to consumers of its work and on the way it prioritises which projects should be started and whether work on existing...
Provisional liquidator appointed to emergency services sdvertiser
seen at 15:52, 25 September in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
Insolvency Bulletin
PM calls for "immediate international action" on Burma
seen at 13:12, 25 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has called on the international community to take a tougher stance with Burma as pro-democracy demonstrations in the country intensify.
Appointments to the natural england board
seen at 13:08, 25 September in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Jonathan Shaw, Minister for Marine, Landscape and Rural Affairs, has approved the re-appointment of Doug Hulyer and Pam Warhurst to the Board of Natural England, the statutory body with responsibility for enhancing...
Johnson crack down on cleanliness and infections
seen at 13:08, 25 September in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Next steps in the drive to maintain cleanliness in hospitals and tackle healthcare associated infections were confirmed today by the Department of Health.
Water companies continue to invest for the future
seen at 11:42, 25 September in Water Services Regulation Authority News - national (Our copy).
Water companies are continuing to invest to deliver environmental and water quality improvement, according to a report published by Ofwat today.
Condor ferries to exercise with hm coastguard and hampshire maritime incident response group fire fighting team - amended copy
seen at 11:28, 25 September in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
PRESS RELEASE AMENDMENT - PLEASE NOTE CHANGE TO DATE
'...Expel (or attempt to expel) Germany from NATO' -- Fred Clark
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Germany is the alliance's least solidary member. The Germans: 1) Have...
'...Ensure that benefits claimed are for UK residents only.' -- Darren Cunningham
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A large proportion of Eastern European's are entering the UK and claiming...
'...Repeal the Equality Act 2006' -- Paul Coxwell
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This legislation makes it a criminal offense to discriminate on certain...
'...remove all sunday trading restrictions' -- James Birkett
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Since only a tiny fraction of the population attends church services each...
'...introduce a system whereby citizens have the choice to carry an Organ Donor Card (ODC).' -- Joy PATTINSON
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It should be clearly displayed in chemists, doctors'surgeries,hospitals and...
'...Include Mr Tony Lawdham on the New Year's Honours List' -- Rob Train
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Dear Sir, We hereby petition you to include Mr Tony Lawdham, formerly of...
'...ensure proper crossing facilities are put in at Cressing Road junction with Coggeshall Road, Braintree, essex' -- Aidan Kelly
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The above junction is become increasingly busy and particularly hazardous to...
'...Cut the times to get an MRI Scan' -- Derek Goodale
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have just been told by my local hospital,the Luton & Dunstable,that I have...
'...Call on the government to provide financial compensation to all farmers who suffer financial loss as a result of the government restrictions of movement of animals which are a consequence of the lapse in Bio-Security at the Government's own laboratory
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Farmers now have to be accountable for movements of their livestock through...
'...make Kate Bush a Dame.' -- Paul Wilde
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The first thing to mention is the bravery of Kate Bush in creating the music...
'...Prohibit the use of the names North and South Humberside' -- Ian R Witham
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The counties of North and South Humberside have not been in existence for...
'...Stop HM Revenue & Customs from extending it's powers to raid bank accounts etc.' -- Tony Upton
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) wants to extend its powers so it would be able...
'...Allow the Wisbech & March Bramley Line to continue in their fight to reopen the line as a Heritage Line and Tourist Attraction' -- Brian Baylis
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Since 2003, there has been a Group known locally in the Fens of East Anglia...
'...stop Cyclists jumping red lights and not stopping at pedestrian crossings' -- Malcolm Charlton
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
More and More cyclists are using the roads. This is a good thing,however...
'...Lobby the Console manufacturers to reduce the price of hardware to be more in line with the US prices' -- Craig Monk
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
when a new console is released later over here we find the price in the US...
'...Ask the low skilled UK employees whether opening up the UK job market to migrant workers is good for them?' -- John Blackberry
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We hear a lot of news about migrant workers replacing permanent UK employees...
'...re-think the benefit system' -- Sarah Barlow
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a 21 year old female disabled person I have just found out I am not...
'...Save the PotNoodle factory (Unilever) crumlin caerphilly south wales' -- sarah chubb
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Job's are set to be axed at crumlin's pot noodle factory which employs over...
'...Allow free prescriptions for cancer patients' -- Kay Cullen
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Do you know that cancer patients have to pay for their prescriptions unless...
'...Increase the amount of Carer's allowance to at least £150 per week' -- Sally Reynolds
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present Carers are paid (via carers' allowance)the princley sum of £48...
'...Say no to the RFID implantable microchip and the dna database' -- DJBREED
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
theses chips are already in our passports and used by several companies in...
'...Give the residents of Kirkby a vote on Everton FC building a new stadium in our town.' -- MICHAEL CARROLL
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The people of Kirkby must be given a choice on Everton FC building a new...
'...Make an anual subscription to use canoes and boats on our rivers.' -- Sam Wackett
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We would like to see canoes and boats to be charged to use the countryside.
'...Abolish CPSOs' -- C.Goggins
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
as they are ineffectual and expensive.
'...Support people in Neurological limbo land' -- M Turner
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many people are sick and waiting for a diagnosis for neurological disorders...
'...stop making students pay national insurance on their wages from working full time during the summer' -- David Baines
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For many students long summer vacations, that they are meant to enjoy, are...
'...allow tenants to continue to be able to choose to have their Housing Benefit paid to their Landlords when the Local Housing Allowance is introduced next year' -- John Coventry
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For many tenants, having their Housing Benefit paid to their landlords helps...
'...close all City and Town Centre car parks.' -- Julian mullen
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our City and Town centres are becoming increasingly congested due to the...
'...Stop taking public sector employees for granted.' -- Rigil Kent
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Public sector workers should be valued and rewarded with pay rises above the...
'...Actually spend the Vehicle Excise Duty on the road network.' -- Andrew Davenport
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I, like many others, am completely fed up of having to drive on poorly...
'...actually read the petitions created on this website himself, to take a measure of how strong British peoples' feelings are; then to actually DO something, take some action, make us believe he is genuine and caring.' -- Carol Boultby
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I feel that the people who petition the Prime Minister have strong feelings...
'...make illegal the traducement of ancient Britons when not supported by academically rigorous research.' -- Andrew Bamber
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The ancient Celts have been seen, for two-thousand years, as savages -...
'...to disband the CAFCASS service and restructure the current child access arrangements to take into account the research evidence regarding the importance of children's access to non resident parents.' -- P Chandler
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is our opinion that the CAFCASS service provides little benefit to the...
'...Make all MP/Government employee allowances match the same accountability rules as for the general population.' -- M J Adams
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
CH4 Dispatches:Nice Work If You Can Get It,claims that MP's can manipulate...
'...save St Peter's Church, the Parish Church of Brighton, from redundancy - working alongside the congregation, the local council and the local community, to ensure that it remains both a working church and a resource for all the city's people.' -- Jean
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Diocese of Chichester proposes to close St Peter’s Church, the Parish...
'...make it illegal to be a billionaire.' -- david alty
seen at 11:10, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Any right minded person who actually thinks about it cannot possibly fail to...
Economy: Public Sector
seen at 11:06, 25 September in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
August: £7.0bn current budget deficit
Economy: Investment
seen at 11:06, 25 September in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Institutional net investment £22.7bn
Economy: Business Investment
seen at 11:06, 25 September in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
0.4% rise in second quarter 2007
Council tax relief for troops on operations - please note amended embargo date.
seen at 10:55, 25 September in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Armed Forces personnel deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan will benefit from a tax-free rebate on the cost of council tax in new measures announced by Defence Secretary Des Browne today.
Statistics Release Direct Payments Scotland 2007
seen at 10:52, 25 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Purpose of Statistics Release is to present national figures on Direct Payments made by Scottish Local Authorities.
Statistics Publication Notice: Health and Care Series: Child Protection Statistics 2006/07
seen at 10:52, 25 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Child Protection Statistics 2006/07
A Strategic Framework for Scottish Freshwater Fisheries: A Consultation Document
seen at 10:52, 25 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A Strategic Framework for Scottish Freshwater Fisheries: A Consultation Document
80 million pounds for new forces' accommodation
seen at 03:56, 25 September in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Thousands more members of the Armed Forces will benefit from the best quality accommodation, Defence Secretary Des Browne said today as he announced additional funding for Project SLAM (Single Living Accommodation...
Northholt high wins first london criminal justice board 'inside justice week' song competition
seen at 02:58, 25 September in Government News Network News - national (Our copy).
Issued by GNN on behalf of the London Criminal Justice Board
White, R. v [2007] NICC 28 (13 June 2007)
seen at 00:17, 25 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
White, R. v [2007] NICC 28 (13 June 2007)
White, R. v [2007] NICC 29 (26 June 2007)
seen at 00:17, 25 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
White, R. v [2007] NICC 29 (26 June 2007)
JA, Re Application for Judicial Review [2007] NIQB 64 (06 September 2007)
seen at 00:17, 25 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
JA, Re Application for Judicial Review [2007] NIQB 64 (06 September 2007)
McCusker v McCusker [2007] NIQB 65 (07 September 2007)
seen at 00:17, 25 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
McCusker v McCusker [2007] NIQB 65 (07 September 2007)
Magee, Re Application for Judicial Review [2007] NICA 34 (07 June 2007)
seen at 00:16, 25 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Magee, Re Application for Judicial Review [2007] NICA 34 (07 June 2007)
CD, Re Application for Judicial Review [2007] NICA 33 (06 September 2007)
seen at 00:16, 25 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
CD, Re Application for Judicial Review [2007] NICA 33 (06 September 2007)
Police Service Of Northern Ireland v McClure [2007] NICA 31 (06 September 2007)
seen at 00:16, 25 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Police Service Of Northern Ireland v McClure [2007] NICA 31 (06 September 2007)
Young, Re Application for Judicial Review [2007] NICA 32 (06 September 2007)
seen at 00:15, 25 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Young, Re Application for Judicial Review [2007] NICA 32 (06 September 2007)
Oliver and Anor v Dubai Bank Kenya Ltd [2007] EWHC 2165 (Comm) (24 September 2007)
seen at 00:13, 25 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
In these proceedings, the claimants, who are husband and wife, claim as beneficiaries under a standby letter of credit issued by the defendant bank and dated 21 September 2006. The first question is whether a term...
Swindells, R (on the application of) v London Borough of Greenwich [2007] EWHC 2131 (Admin) (04 September 2007)
seen at 00:12, 25 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
THE DEPUTY JUDGE: This is an application for judicial review made in person by Mrs Da-Christie Swindells against the London Borough of Greenwich, pursuant to leave granted by Holman J on 1 May 2007. The matter...
General Medical Council, R (on the application of) v Stevenson [2007] EWHC 2132 (Admin) (06 September 2007)
seen at 00:12, 25 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
MR JUSTICE SILBER: The General Medical Council seeks an order pursuant to section 41A(6) and (7) of the Medical Act 1983 to extend the interim order of suspension, initially made on 9 March 2005 against Dr Michael...
Brooke & Anor, R (on the application of) v Parole Board & Anor [2007] EWHC 2036 (Admin) (07 September 2007)
seen at 00:11, 25 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is the judgment of the Court, to which we have both contributed.
M M H, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2007] EWHC 2134 (Admin) (07 September 2007)
seen at 00:11, 25 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
In this judicial review the claimants, two Iraqis, one from Kirkük, the other from Makhmur, challenge the decision of the Secretary of State to detain them, although removals to Kirkük and Makhmur are not being...
Zenasni, R. v [2007] EWCA Crim 2165 (05 September 2007)
seen at 00:11, 25 September in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
MR JUSTICE UNDERHILL: On 17th April 2007 the appellant pleaded guilty before the Westminster Magistrates to an offence of possessing without reasonable excuse a false identity document, contrary to section 25(5...