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28 November 2007

Terrance Higgins Trust celebrates 25 years
seen at 22:18, 28 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister was joined by the Terrance Higgins Trust at Downing Street this evening in recognition of their work in fighting HIV/AIDS.
Tesco faces slough sell-off to competitor
seen at 20:09, 28 November in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) has decided that Tesco will be required to sell the site it acquired when it bought a former Co-op store in Slough. In its final report, which is published today at www.competition...
'...Award Mick McGeogh an OBE for services to Welsh Athletics' -- Tim O'Sullivan
seen at 19:09, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Mick McGeogh is one of the most respected, admired and inspirational figures...
Sudan
seen at 18:14, 28 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there had been any progress on the Sudanese situation, the PMS replied that it was best to keep in touch with the Foreign Office for exact details of where we were. Consular officials were able to visit...
Party Funding
seen at 18:14, 28 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked when the Prime Minister knew that Jon Mendelsohn knew about David Abraham's covert donations, the PMS replied that this was a question about Labour Party funding, and was not for him.Put that the Prime Minister...
Pakistan
seen at 18:14, 28 November in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) began by reading some words from the Prime Minister in response to General Musharraf stepping down as Chief of the Army Staff:"I welcome the decision by President Musharraf to...
Morning press briefing from 28 November 2007
seen at 18:13, 28 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Pakistan, party funding and Sudan
£5 million swiss land banking company wound up in the high court
seen at 17:58, 28 November in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
A Swiss company that sold land in Southern England as part of a scheme which left investors owning useless plots bought at inflated prices has been ordered into compulsory liquidation.
Fermanagh farmer and wife pay the price of illegal waste
seen at 17:55, 28 November in Assets Recovery Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) working in partnership with the Environment and Heritage Service (EHS) and Public Prosecution Service of Northern Ireland (PPS) has successfully concluded a criminal confiscation...
'...make ear piercing in children under the age of 14 illegal' -- holly evans
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Beverley Hughes: Minister for Children and Youth Justice As the law stands...
'...lower tax on greener fuel' -- Stuart Thomas
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently diesel is subject to a higher rate of tax then unleaded fuel which...
'...Make consumers aware that they may be eating halal meat!' -- Jill Drewry
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am shocked to find out that commercial premises such a restaurants do not...
'...stop local councils charging extra money if a person dies outside their area' -- catherine stacey
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
many councils charge around £300+if a person who lives in one area and dies...
'...Intervene in the erosion of Hospital services at Heatherwood Hospital Ascot' -- Russell Bryant
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the residents of Bracknell Forest have for many years campaigned to have...
'...Make firms and organisations justify every job created within congested areas.' -- Alvin Ernest
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
ICT and the Internet have the capacity to significantly reduce road traffic...
'...concentrate on the NHS service, and in particular allow patients to see their doctor the same day they ring for an appointment, rather than having to visit days later or be given pescriptions over the phone.' -- Kristie Nightingale-Carr
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I also request that more emergency dentists be open, and more NHS dentists...
'...create a new public holiday, Melbourne Cup Day, to celebrate the race that stops the commonwealth, Melbourne Cup, with the holiday falling on the first Tuesday in November each year.' -- Paul Davies
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
By comparison to many other European Countries, Britain has fewer public...
'...create low cost housing in villages rather than expanding UDP in towns' -- Aneirin Rees
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
by creating more affordable housing in villages for young families. Then...
'...guarantee public service workers a minimum pay rise in line with inflation' -- James O'Brien
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A below inflation or staged pay rise is a pay cut. Is it fair that one...
'...use PhD research to combat nhs deprivation' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The NHS is failing patients in deprived areas, according to a new study....
'...keep bus lanes' -- Margaret King
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is in opposition to a petition asking for their use to be available to...
'...Raise the threshold for paying the higher rate (40%) of income tax to a realistic figure nearer £40,000' -- Anthony Byrne
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The threshold above which individuals start to pay the higher rate (40%)of...
'...Force HM Customs to inform the victims that there personal data has been lost' -- Philip Sturman
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As many people have seen in the press, HM Customs have lost discs containing...
'...produce a Code of Conduct for Ministers that wins public confidence, laying out clearly and indisputably those areas of systemic, operational and policy failure in government departmental practice and administration which should trigger immediate mini
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Governments of all persuasions have tried to lay out some general principles...
'...to encourage the energy companies to offer affordable alternatives such as solar energy instead of fossil fuels.' -- adrian marchant
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...to encourage the energy companies to offer affordable alternatives such as solar energy instead of fossil fuels.' -- adrian marchant
'...ask the prime minister to bring about an act of parliament.whereby in the near future all housing will have greener alternatives to fossil fuels.eg solar energy,underground heating.offering the public a viable econmic alternative.' -- adrian marchant
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...ask the prime minister to bring about an act of parliament.whereby in the near future all housing will have greener alternatives to fossil fuels.eg solar energy,underground heating.offering the public a viable...
'...allow a free vote on the issues of the need of a child for a father when considering IVF applications and on the hybrid embryo issue in the Bill.' -- Marjorie Blake
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is time a public stand was taken for the family.
'...consider expanding the number of "Shared Space" traffic management projects in the UK.' -- Simon Round
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The results from work carried out in relation to Kensington High Street...
'...Increase the income threshold for WTC to help those single, low earners who will lose out when the 10% tax band is scrapped' -- Karen Williams
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current income threshold for WTC to a single person seems to be around £...
'...Help Relocate or stop 1083 (Uxbridge) Squadron ATC being moved when RAF Uxbridge closes in 2008.' -- CPL Joe Frankel
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Royal Air Force Station Uxbridge is in the London Borough of Hillingdon. In...
'...Urgently get the DWP to recognise Hypermobility and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome as being long term incurable illnesses' -- Geraldine Ovington-Brown
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
More & more people are being diagnosed with Hypermobility Syndrome (HMS) or...
'...preserve Sussex Bonfire & all our country's ancient traditions' -- Paul Clift
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are few traditions in this country that still convey the true meaning...
'...Urgently overhaul the fishing quota system to save dumping perfectly good fish.' -- John LeMasonry
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The BBC have just shown UK fisherman dumping dead fish because it is illegal...
'...eliminate the risk to public financial security, and identity integrity, arising from the loss by HMRC of Child Benefit disks, as announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 19th November 2007.' -- Patrick McCormick
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Chancellor believes the disks have not fallen into the wrong hands....he...
'...ensure equal access for all to genetic engineering therapies via the NHS, when such technologies have been proven safe for use in humans.' -- Thomas Nowell
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our understanding of the human genome is increasing every day. Many...
'...enforce boarding schools for persistent truants from school' -- Stephen Orr
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As many segments of the UK teenage population seem to believe school is both...
'...relieve Alistair Darling of his position as Chancellor' -- Ali Press
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the event that private information about 25million people has been lost...
'...abandon plans to force taxpayers to file returns online' -- D H Tuck FCA
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Government are hell bent on forcing taxpayers to file returns online,...
'...Offer a new NI number to all those affected by the Child Benefit Records loss' -- Vanessa France
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In order to provide protection from identity thief as a result of the Child...
'...publicly call on Pakistan's military dictatorship to release Imran Khan and the thousands of other people ( lawyers, human rights activists, judges and opposition party members) illegally held by the military dictatorship - and to end all financial ai
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...publicly call on Pakistan's military dictatorship to release Imran Khan and the thousands of other people ( lawyers, human rights activists, judges and opposition party members) illegally held by the military...
'...Compensate all people whose bank details were compromised by HMRC's disk loss' -- Peter Johnston
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Millions of people are having to change their bank details to avoid possible...
'...publish any guidelines held by government offices that show how the data protection act is implemented, and then explain EXACTLY how this child bennifit fiasco could have occured and fire those responsible for it.' -- Andrew Clark
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The loss of personal personal data in 25 million child benifit records "in...
'...Give free credit checks for the foreseeable future to all the people effected by the HMRC child benefit blunder.' -- Ian Paterson
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Government should make free credit checks available to all those people...
'...Deny the Police the right to carry Taser weapons' -- Joel Cullen
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the US there is more than 1 taser attack per day by police and security...
'...ask the Inland revenue to give all people whose data has been lost one month tax free income' -- David Heather
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
No further comment required
'...Enforce UK Banking Regulations For UK Paypal Customers' -- G. Jones
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Increasing numbers of UK Citizens experience problems whilst using Paypal UK...
'...Attend the Eu Africa Summit' -- Grace Bradley
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Face Mugabe. This government repatriates the most deperate people to this...
'...put an end to political interference in the NHS' -- Chris Wade
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Too much change by politicians with little understanding has led to a...
'...Keep Middlehurst School Open' -- Justina Hancock
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Middlehurst School is a special educational needs school in Stoke-on-Trent....
'...give the world touring car champion Andy Priaulx a knighthood' -- robert hogan
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Andy Priaulx has won the european touring car championship in 2004 then the...
'...Pevent failed NHS managers profiting from large severence payments' -- John Hulbert
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please introduce rules preventing NHS managers and executives who have...
'...Better State Pensions and not means tested' -- John Bright
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Better State pensions in the UK and not by means tested, The UK have the...
'...ensure that councils and utility companies make their charges and explanations understandable to the 'man in the street' and stop overcharging people by their abuse of the Direct Debit system.' -- Lynn Hutchinson
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many people seem to be having problems with their utility providers or...
'...Re-investigate the Pub Co Model' -- Inez Ward
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The major Pub Cos were investigated by the Office of Fair Trading in 2004/05...
'...ban the usage of wild and domestic animals in circuses.' -- Charlie Evans
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Circuses and other entertainment shows that exploit animals for human...
'...Save Stoke-on-Trent High Schools From Closure' -- Rachel Anderson-Palmer
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Stoke-on-Trent high schools are set for massive regeneration with a plan to...
'...Save the SouthBank!' -- Toby Shuall
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Since the early seventies ‘the Undercroft’ (the sheltered area beneath the...
'...REVIEW GRADUATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS TO STUDY MEDICINE VIA THE GAMSAT TEST' -- Jonathan Brookes
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The original idea of GAMSAT was to provide an aptitude test for Graduates to...
'...Make the chancellor ensure the government database in much more secure to prevent a repeat of the recent Child Benefit detail loss' -- Helena Dollimore
seen at 17:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The recent loss of 25 m records, including that of children was a serious...
National year of reading will instil a passion for reading in children of all ages - ed balls
seen at 17:09, 28 November in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
PIRLS shows that English children are reading less outside of school and that brighter children's performance has dropped since 2001
Spoliation advisory panel ruling - rubens
seen at 16:13, 28 November in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
SPOLIATION ADVISORY PANEL RULE THAT THE OWNER OF THREE PAINTINGS BY SIR PETER PAUL RUBENS, NOW AT THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART IN LONDON, DID NOT LOSE POSSESSION OF THE WORKS BECAUSE OF THE ACTIONS OF THE NAZIS...
Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2006: Highlights from Scotland's results
seen at 16:00, 28 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish Summary of the International Reading Literacy Study
Ara recovers assets of ebay fraudsters
seen at 15:55, 28 November in Assets Recovery Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) has obtained a Civil Recovery Order for £60,000 against two students who sold counterfeit designer Tiffany jewellery and high-value designer handbags on Internet auction...
'...recommend to the Lord Chancellor and the Queen that Milton Keynes be awarded city status.' -- Sam Crooks
seen at 15:14, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Milton Keynes is now the largest town in the United Kingdom without city...
'...make mobile phone cash back offers illegal' -- Simon Jones
seen at 15:14, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are a number of companies that offer large savings on mobile phone...
'...create a national holiday or at very least bring media attention in Wales on September the 16th to celebrate the life of the Welsh National hero Owain Glyn Dwr.' -- Maxwell Hoyal
seen at 15:14, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a passionate and proud Welshman, I feel many of our historical hero's are...
'...work to create equal state pensions and benefits accross Europe' -- M Partis
seen at 15:14, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
State pensions in this country are considerably less generous than in most...
'...to help not just preserve the Red Squirrel but extend its range by givng the Greys contraception' -- Steven Neville
seen at 15:14, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This seems the most humane method to give greys contraceptive rather just...
'...stop the demolition of the London Astoria and London Astoria 2.' -- Sophie Ede
seen at 15:14, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The London Astoria is one one of many music venues in London, but each and...
'...do everything in his power to ensure stability in the Balkans, and specifically to ensure that the EU peacekeeping force's mandate in Bosnia is renewed.' -- James Grant
seen at 15:14, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
• Bosnia is now in its worst political crisis since the Bosnian war ended....
'...changing facilities for disabled at hospitals' -- Michelle Bawden
seen at 15:14, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We ask the PM to make sure all hospitals have changing facilities for the...
'...guarantee in a statement to the house and the people of Britain, the money gifted to Northern Rock Plc.' -- Philip Templeton
seen at 15:14, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is set out in order to obtain a guarentee from the British...
'...Give David Healy of Northern Ireland a knighthood' -- Stephen Gordon
seen at 15:14, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
David Healy should receive a knighthood for breaking the goal scoring record...
'...Make wheelchair provision on the NHS suited to need not a postcode lottery' -- becky coleman
seen at 15:14, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Sign the petition to make wheelchair provision the same accross the UK so...
'...Stop nursery provision in Stoke-on-Trent Children's Centres being privatised instead of remaining under loacl authority management.' -- Richard Steed
seen at 15:14, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is planning on privatising nursery care in...
'...Give Police Community Support Officers Full Police Powers Like Other Police Officers' -- Michael O'Flaherty
seen at 15:14, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently there is no set standard for PCSO's and we the public undersigned...
'...bring back hospital laundered uniforms' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 15:14, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the MRSA crisis wasn't as prevelant when nurses uniforms were in house -...
'...put the Environment at the heart of the National Curriculum by introducing Environmental Education as a cross-curricular theme in the Foundation Stage and key stages 1 and 2; and as a statutory subject at key stage 3; and by raising awareness of Envir
seen at 15:14, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If global climate change is at the heart of the world's problems, then...
'...End prohibition of all currently-illegal drugs' -- P Cairns
seen at 15:14, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current 'war on drugs' in many countries is an immoral quest which will...
Prime Minister's Questions
seen at 13:16, 28 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown answered questions on the armed forces, education, alcohol and capital gains tax in his weekly PMQs session.
London house prices fall as market in england and wales remains flat
seen at 12:45, 28 November in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
London house prices experienced a greater fall than any other region in October, according to the latest monthly figures from Land Registry.
Consultation to reduce red tape for licensees
seen at 12:22, 28 November in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
Managers of licensed premises may get a reprieve from having to apply and pay for an amended licence if they are only making a slight change to the way their business is run as long as there is no impact on the ...
'...Allow people not pay income based tax on over time worked.' -- Maria Da Costa Cabral
seen at 12:20, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I strongly disagree with the fact that Over Time worked is also taxed. Tax...
'...Create a distinction in taxation between real ale and other beers' -- Matt Tapping
seen at 12:20, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I propose that real ale is taxed at a lower rate to lager and imported beers...
'...Approve all plans for runways and airport enlargements' -- john price
seen at 12:20, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Approve all plans for runways and increases in airpot sizes for all...
'...take immediate steps to instigate international action to stop rainforest destruction wherever it is taking place and to protect rainforests in general.' -- Shan Oakes
seen at 12:20, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We must STOP rainforest destruction for any reason. Rainforests are...
'...stop ignoring the public's message that we don't want genetically modified crops.' -- Jane Wyles
seen at 12:20, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
95% of more than 11,000 respondents in a public vote opposed the plan for GM...
'...address an economic solution in Iraq' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 12:20, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Whether or not we question, how and why there is a UK military presence in...
'...Outlaw Fishing Discards' -- George Walker
seen at 12:20, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Fishing Discards It has come to my notice that large numbers of fish are...
'...ask the FCO to consider allowing prospective brides to British men over 50 special dispensation when granting visas' -- Jeremy Morfey
seen at 12:20, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It has long been established that the health of women improves and that of...
'...come to a final conclusion on catch quota and move on' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 12:20, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Good news that the government is bidding for bigger cod catch allowances for...
'...Put more focus on the number of people killed and/or injured on the roads.' -- Gary Johnston
seen at 12:20, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are approximately 3,500 people killed on the UK roads each year - that...
'...Make anyone between 10 and 60 all pay the same fare rate for using a bus' -- John Price
seen at 12:20, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It now cost £2 if you want to use a bus anywhere in london and greater...
'...Reveiw of incapacity benifit assessments.' -- Carole Smith
seen at 12:20, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To have the benifits system revised in cases of the general public who would...
'...consider honouring Mr. Derrick Sharp of Norwich for his services to the licensing trade and his work with the Red Cross.' -- Ian T. R. Craigie
seen at 12:20, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Now 76 and happily retired, Derrick has been mine host at the Perseverance,...
'...Award folk rock group Fairport Convention an honour for its contribution to music & culture.' -- Martin Nike
seen at 12:20, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Fairport Convention is an institution that has seen many of the UK's finest...
New training for nurses will help get patients back to work
seen at 12:18, 28 November in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
A new training programme designed to help nurses get their patients ready for work following an injury, disability or period of ill-health, is launched today by Lord McKenzie, Minister for Health and Work, and the...
Transforming tribunals
seen at 12:17, 28 November in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Radical reforms to modernise the tribunals system in England and Wales were set out in a consultation by the Ministry of Justice today.
£32.7 million upgrade for knowsley's streetlights moves a step closer
seen at 11:57, 28 November in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Knowsley's streets have moved a step closer to benefitting from £32.7million in Private Finance Initiative investment, Transport Minister Rosie Winterton announced today.
Good progress in the regime to tackle criminal and terrorist finance
seen at 11:56, 28 November in Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) News - national (Our copy).
The first Annual Report on the Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) regime, published today, highlights substantial progress since Sir Stephen Lander's review of the regime of March 2006.
'...Reduce Fuel Tax in Rural Areas' -- Alastair Taylor
seen at 11:18, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We propose that Rural Areas are allowed to sell their fuel subject to the...
'...Put forward a Solar Panel Bill' -- Carlos Cortiglia
seen at 11:18, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I propose that central government, local authorities and energy providers...
'...Raise School entry to age 7 years old.' -- Teresa Haas
seen at 11:18, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Allow Children to be Children longer, it seems that Children are going to...
'...Make white crossover or 'H' lines enforcable' -- Allistair Lomax
seen at 11:18, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently, local authorities will charge to provide white crossover or 'H'...
'...make television advertisements which promote inappropriate behavior illegal' -- Mehrnaz Dehghan-Nayeri
seen at 11:18, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
These days there are much too many adverts broadcasted on daytime television...
'...abolish prescription charges for Asthma sufferers.' -- Ian Goldby-Timmis
seen at 11:18, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Asthma medication is needed by asthma suffers much like diabetes medication...
'...examine antenatal classes' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 11:18, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the content of antenatal classes is out - dated and often ad hoc. The UK has...
'...Trace ‘missing’ non-resident parents via there national insurance number, if the tax man can claim his money why cant the children' -- katherine laird
seen at 11:18, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
why should a child who is brought up in a single parent family do without...
'...reject the proposed 53 question inquisition of all UK travellers immediately.' -- James A. Hutchinson
seen at 11:18, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We call upon the Prime Minister to reject the proposed 53 question...
'...to ask her majesty, through her representative, to decorate Jamie Oliver' -- stephen sinclair
seen at 11:18, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
and to consider Jamie Oliver for an award, such as the OBE, for his work in...
'...put diplomatic pressure on the EU and the Bulgarian Government to stop the neglect in Mogilino social care home for children and others like it' -- anthony watts
seen at 11:18, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
After seeing this shocking insight into the terrible condition of care for...
'...Put pressure on governments who violate human rights with regard to care homes and institutions' -- Karen Murphy and Darren Martin
seen at 11:18, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is to petition our Prime Minister and his cabinet to pressure the...
'...Ban the advertised sale of any dogs with "docked tails"' -- Neil Finegan
seen at 11:18, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Despite the law banning docked tails, dogs are still be advertised for sale...
'...Have an underground station sited in Streatham.,' -- BERNARD BARRY
seen at 11:18, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Streatham has three overground stations. one of them could be transformed...
'...force all office buildings to turn off lights at night' -- gary a brown
seen at 11:18, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
force all office buildings to turn off lights at night. fines could be...
'...lobby other world leaders to force Japan to withdraw from it's decision to reintroduce it's commercial whaling of the Humpback whale.' -- steven cardy
seen at 11:18, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Japan kills more than 1,000 whales a year in the Antarctic and also the...
'...introduce a legally binding statutory limit to the total average compensation per hour worked for public sector employees to no more than that of average private sector compensation.' -- K Conboy
seen at 11:18, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The average compensation per hour worked of a public sector employee now...
Prime Minister's Questions
seen at 11:16, 28 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown will answer questions from MPs today in his weekly PMQs session beginning at 12:00 GMT.
Health: Health Inequalities
seen at 11:15, 28 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Death rates highest for routine workers
Health: Life expectancy
seen at 11:15, 28 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Life expectancy continues to rise
Health and Care Series: Children Looked After Statistics 2006-07
seen at 11:00, 28 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Children Looked After Statistics 2006-07 Publication
Crime: Pre-trial Witness Interviews (Baroness Scotland of Asthal, Attorney General, Law Officers' Department)
seen at 11:00, 28 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing that the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) will be rolling out pre-trial witness interviews (PTWIs) throughout England and Wales. The rollout will be completed by April 2008.

The use...

Employment: Mental Health (Lord McKenzie of Luton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 11:00, 28 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Peter Hain) made the following Statement.

Mental health conditions are now the single biggest cause of both absence from work and...

EU: Education Council (Lord Triesman, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills)
seen at 10:59, 28 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I attended the EU Education Council to represent the UK on behalf of DCSF and DIUS.

Ministers discussed the following issues:

European Qualifications Framework—Political Agreement

The council...

EU Cohesion Policy (Stephen Timms, Minister of State (Competitiveness), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 10:59, 28 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In the Fourth Cohesion Report, published on 30 May 2007, the European Commission assesses the impact of cohesion policy at community, national and regional levels in the European Union. The report also identifies...

ContactPoint: Funding and Implementation (Kevin Brennan, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 10:59, 28 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am announcing today levels of funding to local authorities to support the implementation of ContactPoint and providing an update on the implementation timetable.

Some £40 million will be made...

Planning Reform (Hazel Blears, Secretary of State, Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 10:59, 28 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In the white paper "Planning for a Sustainable Future", published on 21 May 2007, we set out a wide-ranging package of proposals for reform of the planning system.

Planning is critical to protecting the...

General Affairs and External Relations Council (Jim Murphy, Minister of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 10:59, 28 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I represented the UK at the General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) in Brussels. My right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for Defence and the Secretary of State for International Development...

Allergy Report (Government Response) (Ann Keen, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Health Services), Department of Health)
seen at 10:59, 28 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government's response to the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee report on allergy has been laid before Parliament (Cm 7255). It is available in the Library and on the Department's website at:

EU Education Council (Bill Rammell, Minister of State (Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education), Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills)
seen at 10:59, 28 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My noble Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State with responsibility for intellectual property and quality attended the EU Education Council to represent the UK on behalf of DCSF and DIUS.

Ministers...

Forced Marriage (Civil Protection ) Act 2007 (Bridget Prentice, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 10:59, 28 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today the Government are announcing their timetable for the introduction during 2008 of the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007.

From autumn 2008 the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2008 ...

Strategic Plan for Reducing Re-offending 2008-11 (David Hanson, Minister of State, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 10:59, 28 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing the publication of a consultation document to inform the Strategic Plan for Reducing Re-offending from 2008-11. The consultation period runs from today to 18 February 2008, and the Strategic...

EU Transport Council (Rosie Winterton, Minister of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 10:59, 28 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I will attend the second Transport Council of the Portuguese presidency which takes place in Brussels on 29-30 November.

The Council will be asked to agree conclusions on taking forward the Galileo satellite...

Local Transport Capital Settlement (Rosie Winterton, Minister of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 10:59, 28 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am announcing the distribution of a package of funding of more than £4 billion to improve local transport outside London over the remaining three years of the Local Transport Plan period. An...

Mental Health and Employment (Peter Hain, Secretary of State, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 10:59, 28 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Mental health conditions are now the single biggest cause of both absence from work and people claiming incapacity benefits. Around 40 per cent. of people currently receiving incapacity benefits are doing so ...

'...consider a Government backed pilot scheme for treating drug addiction and associated criminality:' -- Frank Woodcock
seen at 10:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Government should: - 1. Establish or utilize UK testing sites where...
'...remove the requirement for a Certificate of Approval for marriage, which in most cases contravenes Human Rights legislation, and instead require a certificate of genuineness to be issued by the person designated to perform the marriage, issued after a
seen at 10:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present the Home Office are in charge of the CoA system and require a...
'...Provide answers to the following questions regarding UK Truckdrivers held in Foreign Jails' -- Mervyn Hinton
seen at 10:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are concerned about Truck Drivers who transport Palletised goods across...
'...Allow customers access to cardboard boxes in supermarkets and shops' -- Ray Pearson
seen at 10:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the current aversion to the use of plastic carriers issued by...
'...insist that the Serbian authorities take immediate action to improve the healthcare system and living conditions in state mental institutions so that they meet the standards required by the European Convention on Human Rights' -- Sarah Prior
seen at 10:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The UK Government must take action to insist that the Serbian authorities...
'...Increase Defence spending to 5% of GDP per annum for the next 10 years.' -- Martin Cakebread
seen at 10:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the public call upon the Prime Minister to increase defence spending to 5...
'...lower the tax on tobacco by £1.50 for 20 ciggerettes' -- daniel brownfoot
seen at 10:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we are sick of paying £5 for 20 ciggerettes its an outrage if there was no...
'...include "wife", "husband" and similar existing titles on all governmental documentation' -- RW John Tonkin
seen at 10:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have no object to the use of the word "partner". However my wife is my "...
'...Award a Dame Hood to Olivia Newton - John - OBE' -- Phillip Potter
seen at 10:13, 28 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
British Born Olivia Newton John has for over 35 years plus entertained us...
First page opens in the register of mergers
seen at 04:04, 28 November in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).
- new provision to help charities merge goes live
DACLI v. TURKEY - 28888/02 [2007] ECHR 981 (27 November 2007)
seen at 03:15, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
DACLI v. TURKEY - 28888/02 [2007] ECHR 981 (27 November 2007)
O'DOWD v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 34622/04 [2007] ECHR 990 (27 November 2007)
seen at 03:15, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
O'DOWD v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 34622/04 [2007] ECHR 990 (27 November 2007)
BRECKNELL v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 32457/04 [2007] ECHR 989 (27 November 2007)
seen at 03:15, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
BRECKNELL v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 32457/04 [2007] ECHR 989 (27 November 2007)
ZIT COMPANY v. SERBIA - 37343/05 [2007] ECHR 978 (27 November 2007)
seen at 03:15, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
ZIT COMPANY v. SERBIA - 37343/05 [2007] ECHR 978 (27 November 2007)
SIKA v. SLOVAKIA (No. 4) - 44508/04 [2007] ECHR 991 (27 November 2007)
seen at 03:15, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
SIKA v. SLOVAKIA (No. 4) - 44508/04 [2007] ECHR 991 (27 November 2007)
BARISIK AND ALP v. TURKEY - 29765/02 [2007] ECHR 977 (27 November 2007)
seen at 03:15, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
BARISIK AND ALP v. TURKEY - 29765/02 [2007] ECHR 977 (27 November 2007)
SARKOZI v. HUNGARY - 40354/04 [2007] ECHR 980 (27 November 2007)
seen at 03:15, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
SARKOZI v. HUNGARY - 40354/04 [2007] ECHR 980 (27 November 2007)
REAVEY v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 34640/04 [2007] ECHR 985 (27 November 2007)
seen at 03:15, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
REAVEY v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 34640/04 [2007] ECHR 985 (27 November 2007)
DZITKOWSKI v. POLAND - 35833/03 [2007] ECHR 993 (27 November 2007)
seen at 03:15, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
DZITKOWSKI v. POLAND - 35833/03 [2007] ECHR 993 (27 November 2007)
TURCAN v. MOLDOVA - 10809/06 [2007] ECHR 996 (27 November 2007)
seen at 03:15, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
TURCAN v. MOLDOVA - 10809/06 [2007] ECHR 996 (27 November 2007)
POPOVICI v. MOLDOVA - 289/04 [2007] ECHR 984 (27 November 2007)
seen at 03:15, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
POPOVICI v. MOLDOVA - 289/04 [2007] ECHR 984 (27 November 2007)
KAROLYNE BALOGH v. HUNGARY - 1107/04 [2007] ECHR 979 (27 November 2007)
seen at 03:15, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
KAROLYNE BALOGH v. HUNGARY - 1107/04 [2007] ECHR 979 (27 November 2007)
WOJCICKA-SUROWKA v. POLAND - 33017/03 [2007] ECHR 988 (27 November 2007)
seen at 03:15, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
WOJCICKA-SUROWKA v. POLAND - 33017/03 [2007] ECHR 988 (27 November 2007)
DAVID v. MOLDOVA - 41578/05 [2007] ECHR 987 (27 November 2007)
seen at 03:15, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
DAVID v. MOLDOVA - 41578/05 [2007] ECHR 987 (27 November 2007)
JOVICEVIC v. SERBIA - 2637/05 [2007] ECHR 998 (27 November 2007)
seen at 03:15, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
JOVICEVIC v. SERBIA - 2637/05 [2007] ECHR 998 (27 November 2007)
TIMPUL INFO-MAGAZIN AND ANGHEL v. MOLDOVA - 42864/05 [2007] ECHR 976 (27 November 2007)
seen at 03:15, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
TIMPUL INFO-MAGAZIN AND ANGHEL v. MOLDOVA - 42864/05 [2007] ECHR 976 (27 November 2007)
MCGRATH v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 34651/04 [2007] ECHR 995 (27 November 2007)
seen at 03:15, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
MCGRATH v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 34651/04 [2007] ECHR 995 (27 November 2007)
KOLLATH v. HUNGARY - 15509/05 [2007] ECHR 983 (27 November 2007)
seen at 03:15, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
KOLLATH v. HUNGARY - 15509/05 [2007] ECHR 983 (27 November 2007)
MATIA v. SLOVAKIA - 33827/03 [2007] ECHR 992 (27 November 2007)
seen at 03:15, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
MATIA v. SLOVAKIA - 33827/03 [2007] ECHR 992 (27 November 2007)
MCCARTNEY v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 34575/04 [2007] ECHR 994 (27 November 2007)
seen at 03:15, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
MCCARTNEY v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 34575/04 [2007] ECHR 994 (27 November 2007)
FO & Ors (Service of notice of decision) Nigeria [2007] UKAIT 00093 (26 November 2007)
seen at 03:14, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
FO & Ors (Service of notice of decision) Nigeria [2007] UKAIT 00093 (26 November 2007)
Hill, Re Application for Judicial Review[2007] NIQB 97 (19 November 2007)
seen at 03:13, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Hill, Re Application for Judicial Review[2007] NIQB 97 (19 November 2007)
Bradley, Re Application for Judicial Review [2007] NIQB 98 (20 November 2007)
seen at 03:13, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Bradley, Re Application for Judicial Review [2007] NIQB 98 (20 November 2007)
Dax, Re Application for Judicial Review[2007] NIQB 96 (23 November 2007)
seen at 03:13, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Dax, Re Application for Judicial Review[2007] NIQB 96 (23 November 2007)
Smith & Ors, Re [2007] EWHC 90088 (Costs) (23 October 2007)
seen at 03:11, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Smith & Ors, Re [2007] EWHC 90088 (Costs) (23 October 2007)
Duarte v The Black and Decker Corporation & Anor [2007] EWHC 2720 (QB) (23 November 2007)
seen at 03:11, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The first defendant is head of a large corporate group. I shall refer to it and its group as "B&D". The second defendant ("B&DE") is a subsidiary of B&D.
Brennan v National Westminster Bank Plc [2007] EWHC 2759 (QB) (27 November 2007)
seen at 03:11, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
�������� This is a renewed application by the claimant, heard orally in London on 29 October 2007, for permission to appeal the Order of His Honour Judge Simpson sitting at the Mayor's and City of...
C (A Child) v XYZ County Council & Anor [2007] EWCA Civ 1206 (23 November 2007)
seen at 03:09, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
C (A Child) v XYZ County Council & Anor [2007] EWCA Civ 1206 (23 November 2007)
James v Thomas [2007] EWCA Civ 1212 (23 November 2007)
seen at 03:09, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal from an order made on 6 July 2006 by His Honour Judge McKenna sitting in the Birmingham County Court in proceedings brought by the appellant, Miss Sharon James, against Mr Peter Thomas. ...
Fairfax Gerrard Holdings Ltd & Ors v Capital Bank Plc [2007] EWCA Civ 1226 (27 November 2007)
seen at 03:09, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal against the judgment of HHJ Mackie QC, sitting as an additional judge of the Commercial Court, who handed down a judgment on 28 November 2006, now reported at [2007] 1 Lloyds LR 171. The appeal...
Sharp v Ministry of Defence [2007] EWCA Civ 1223 (27 November 2007)
seen at 03:09, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The claimant, at that time a sapper in the Royal Engineers and a trained heavy vehicle driver, was grievously injured, and his fellow serviceman in the passenger seat killed, when a convoy in which he was driving...
Centrica Plc & Anor v Premier Power Ltd [2007] EWCA Civ 1225 (27 November 2007)
seen at 03:09, 28 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This case is concerned with the construction of a long term interruptible gas supply agreement (the GSA) entered into between British Gas (BG) and Premier Power Limited (PPL) on 1 April 1992 under which gas was ...