27 December 2007
PM pays tribute to "courageous" Bhutto
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The Prime Minister has said that "cowards afraid of democracy" assassinated Benazir Bhutto earlier today.
Statement from the foreign secretary on the death of benazir bhutto
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national
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"I am deeply shocked by news of the latest attack in Rawalpindi which has claimed the life of Benazir Bhutto and killed at least 15 other people. My thoughts and sincere condolences go to Ms Bhutto's family at this...
Petition power kicks off new year of community action
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Department for Communities and Local Government News - national
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Communities Secretary Hazel Blears today launched radical proposals to make people's voices heard on the key issues they care most about, such as tackling anti-social behaviour, helping older people or improving...
Angler saved from sea
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Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national
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An angler who was swept off rocks into the sea was saved within minutes, thanks to the swift action of the Porthcawl RNLI lifeboat crew and the fact that he was wearing a floatation suit.
'...Scrap all taxes except Income Tax and VAT' -- Andrew Christie
seen at 15:03, 27 December in
Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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If all Government funding was collected via VAT and income tax only, the...
'...Make cheap house to buy and run.' -- David Field
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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I think that the govenment should build more houses for first time buyers....
'...Save the Treehouse at Brandon Parva, Norfolk' -- Adam Jackson
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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A treehouse that was build by many innovative young people on private land...
'...Ban all cars with less than 35mpg' -- Dinesh Advani
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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We should ban all cars with less than 35mpg. This will improve our country's...
Local authorities reduce chewing gum litter by two thirds through government backed campaigns
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Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national
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Local authorities that have taken part in public awareness campaigns have cut chewing gum litter in their areas by an average of 58%, figures published today show.
Roll out of digital technology revolutionises nhs patient care in england
seen at 12:42, 27 December in
Department of Health News - national
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State of the art digital technology that has revolutionised the way the NHS captures, records and uses patient x-ray and scans is now being used in every hospital trust in England, the Department of Health said ...
Hain: new checks on employers in the adult entertainment industry
seen at 12:40, 27 December in
Department for Work and Pensions News - national
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A crackdown on unscrupulous employers advertising jobs in the adult entertainment industry has been introduced by Jobcentre Plus, announced Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Peter Hain.
New advertising campaign launched to stop businesses employing illegal workers
seen at 12:36, 27 December in
Home Office News - national
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Businesses employing illegal workers face large fines and prison sentences, according to a new marketing campaign unveiled by the Government.
Town Centre and Retailing Methodologies: Final Report
seen at 12:31, 27 December in
The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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SPP8 Town Centres and Retailing, published in 2006, sets out the Scottish planning policy framework for town centres and retailing. The SPP identifies a range of techniques to support planning for town centres and...
Natural England says ‘Join the Outdoor Gym’ in 2008 – a walk is for life, not just for Christmas
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Natural England
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We want those heading off on Boxing Day walks and setting New Year resolutions to be more active and make use of England’s great outdoors by joining the ‘Outdoor Gym’ in 2008.
Appointments to the disabled persons transport advisory committee
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Department for Transport News - national
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The Department for Transport has today announced the appointment of four new members to the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC), and the reappointment of six existing members.
Parents' Access to and Demand for Childcare Survey 2006: Final Report
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The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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Final Report of a detailed assessment of issues relating to parents perceptions of access to and demand for childcare and to compare and contrast these, where possible, with the results of the 2000 and 2004 surveys...
Parents' Access to and Demand for Childcare Survey 2006 - Research Findings
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The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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The overarching aim of this research was to provide a detailed assessment of issues relating to parents' perceptions of access to, and demand for, childcare and to compare and contrast these, where possible, with...