TGS


31 December 2008

Pacific continues to influence global climate
seen at 11:04, 31 December in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
2009 is expected to be one of the top-five warmest years on record, despite continued cooling of huge areas of the tropical Pacific Ocean, a phenomenon known as La Nina.   
Average house price drops 12.2 per cent in november to £161,883
seen at 08:50, 31 December in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
Annual house prices in England and Wales fell by 12.2 per cent in November, according to the latest figures from Land Registry. The average house price is now £161,883 representing a monthly decrease of 1.9...
Average house price drops 12.2 per cent in november to £161,883
seen at 08:50, 31 December in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
Annual house prices in England and Wales fell by 12.2 per cent in November, according to the latest figures from Land Registry. The average house price is now £161,883 representing a monthly decrease of 1.9...
Average house price drops 12.2 per cent in november to £161,883
seen at 08:50, 31 December in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
Annual house prices in England and Wales fell by 12.2 per cent in November, according to the latest figures from Land Registry. The average house price is now £161,883 representing a monthly decrease of 1.9...
Average house price drops 12.2 per cent in november to £161,883
seen at 08:50, 31 December in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
Annual house prices in England and Wales fell by 12.2 per cent in November, according to the latest figures from Land Registry. The average house price is now £161,883 representing a monthly decrease of 1.9...
Average house price drops 12.2 per cent in november to £161,883
seen at 08:50, 31 December in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
Annual house prices in England and Wales fell by 12.2 per cent in November, according to the latest figures from Land Registry. The average house price is now £161,883 representing a monthly decrease of 1.9...
Average house price drops 12.2 per cent in november to £161,883
seen at 08:50, 31 December in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
Annual house prices in England and Wales fell by 12.2 per cent in November, according to the latest figures from Land Registry. The average house price is now £161,883 representing a monthly decrease of 1.9...
Average house price drops 12.2 per cent in november to £161,883
seen at 08:50, 31 December in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
Annual house prices in England and Wales fell by 12.2 per cent in November, according to the latest figures from Land Registry. The average house price is now £161,883 representing a monthly decrease of 1.9...
Average house price drops 12.2 per cent in november to £161,883
seen at 08:50, 31 December in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
Annual house prices in England and Wales fell by 12.2 per cent in November, according to the latest figures from Land Registry. The average house price is now £161,883 representing a monthly decrease of 1.9...
District bench retirements
seen at 04:18, 31 December in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
District Judge Harrison CBE will retire from the District Bench on 31 December 2008. District Judge Chapman will retire from the District Bench on 31 December 2008.   
Tribunal chairman retirement
seen at 04:18, 31 December in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
Mr Stephen Scott will retire as an Employment Judge (England & Wales) on 31 December 2008.   

30 December 2008

Navy frigate to get new electronic 'brain'
seen at 19:45, 30 December in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose is to get a new electronic "brain" which will help her crew defend the ship against air, surface and underwater threats.   
Navy frigate to get new electronic 'brain'
seen at 19:45, 30 December in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose is to get a new electronic "brain" which will help her crew defend the ship against air, surface and underwater threats.   
Four additional years of operational service for hms liverpool
seen at 19:45, 30 December in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
A further four years of operational service are ahead for HMS LIVERPOOL after a £6M contract for her upkeep was awarded to BVT Surface Fleet.   
Four additional years of operational service for hms liverpool
seen at 19:45, 30 December in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
A further four years of operational service are ahead for HMS LIVERPOOL after a £6M contract for her upkeep was awarded to BVT Surface Fleet.   
'...to stop the Independent Safeguarding Auhority (ISA) Scheme due to come in Oct 2009' -- Peter Woodcock
seen at 18:19, 30 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When anyone starts employment within a school, college, or any organisation...

29 December 2008

Search ongoing for 21 year old missing since boxing day
seen at 20:29, 29 December in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Coastguard units in Stornoway are continuing to assist in a search of the Isle of South Uist for a missing 21-year-old who has not been seen since the early hours of Boxing Day.   
Reappointment of chairman and appointment of new board member to sitpro limited
seen at 18:07, 29 December in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Minister for Trade, Gareth Thomas, today announced two appointments to the Board of SITPRO, the UK's trade facilitation body dedicated to simplifying the international trading process by cutting red tape. &...
PM “deeply concerned” by Gaza violence
seen at 13:37, 29 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has spoken of his concern at the ongoing violence in Gaza and called for a renewed action on achieving a Israel-Palestine settlement in 2009.

In a Downing Street statement...

PM “deeply concerned” by Gaza violence
seen at 13:36, 29 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has spoken of his concern at the ongoing violence in Gaza and called for a renewed action on achieving a Israel-Palestine settlement in 2009.

In a Downing Street statement, the PM said...

Gaza image
seen at 13:35, 29 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Government and research councils establish centre to tackle environmental risk
seen at 13:24, 29 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
A new centre dedicated to helping the Government understand natural and environmental risk has started work.   
Statement by the foreign secretary
seen at 13:19, 29 December in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Statement by the Foreign Secretary   
A successful year for the highways agency's traffic officer service
seen at 13:15, 29 December in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Over the last 12 months Highways Agency Traffic Officers have attended an incident on England's motorways on average every two minutes.   
Early successes of the new points system for foreign workers
seen at 13:14, 29 December in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The successful delivery of the tough new Australian-style points system was highlighted today as it was announced that 4,875 businesses have registered as sponsors.   
Children to be seen as well as heard in 2009
seen at 05:22, 29 December in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
A groundbreaking new THINK! campaign is launched today as new Government research shows that children want to know why, as well as how, to stay safe on our roads.   
Cat and dog fur ban comes into force
seen at 03:29, 29 December in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The fur of cat and dogs will no longer be imported, exported or sold anywhere in the European Union, when an EU-wide ban comes into force on 31 December 2008.   
Thousands helped by debt advice services
seen at 03:29, 29 December in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Government funded face to face debt advice services have helped over 100,000 people in 2008, and the national telephone debt advice line has seen a significant increase in demand for advice.   
Christmas Card Gallery
seen at 02:47, 29 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Christmas card gallery
seen at 02:46, 29 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Take a look at our photo gallery of Downing Street Christmas cards.

We’ve unearthed a number of official cards, those from the Prime Minister as well as those from 10 Downing Street, from Christmases...

27 December 2008

'...repeal the law which stops protesting within one mile of Parliment' -- Tom King
seen at 23:30, 27 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Gordon Brown promised to repeal this law lets hold him to this promise and...
Byrne announces volunteer fund to link the generations
seen at 09:16, 27 December in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Plans to recruit 20,000 volunteers who will link together the generations across Britain are announced today by Minister for the Cabinet Office Liam Byrne.   
Byrne announces volunteer fund to link the generations
seen at 09:16, 27 December in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Plans to recruit 20,000 volunteers who will link together the generations across Britain are announced today by Minister for the Cabinet Office Liam Byrne.   
Byrne announces volunteer fund to link the generations
seen at 09:16, 27 December in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Plans to recruit 20,000 volunteers who will link together the generations across Britain are announced today by Minister for the Cabinet Office Liam Byrne.   
Strong energy and climate progress in 2008 - but 2009 is crunch year for climate change, says miliband
seen at 03:57, 27 December in Department of Energy and Climate Change News - national (Our copy).
In a year which saw the creation of the new Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), the UK is continuing to lead the world in securing a clean, affordable energy supply and cutting greenhouse gas emissions...
A record 5,000 foreign lawbreakers removed from uk
seen at 03:44, 27 December in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
More foreign criminals than ever before have been kicked out of the country by the UK Border Agency in the past 12 months it was announced today.   
A record 5,000 foreign lawbreakers removed from uk
seen at 03:44, 27 December in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
More foreign criminals than ever before have been kicked out of the country by the UK Border Agency in the past 12 months it was announced today.   

25 December 2008

PM thanks third sector workers
seen at 12:33, 25 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has sent a message of thanks to all those who work in the third sector for the “vital role” they play in the life of the nation.

In a Downing Street statement, the PM said that...

PM thanks third sector workers
seen at 12:33, 25 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has sent a message of thanks to all those who work in the third sector for the “vital role” they play in the life of the nation.

In a Downing Street statement, the PM said that...

PM thanks third sector workers
seen at 12:32, 25 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has sent a message of thanks to all those who work in the third sector for the “vital role” they play in the life of the nation.

In a Downing Street statement, the PM said that...

Downing Street at Christmas
seen at 12:31, 25 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Downing Street at Christmas
seen at 12:31, 25 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Downing Street at Christmas
seen at 12:30, 25 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Christmas Greetings from Number 10
seen at 12:29, 25 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Best wishes to all of our users and visitors for a happy and peaceful Christmas.

Thank you for following the Prime Minister’s activities throughout 2008. We look forward to seeing you again in the...

Christmas Greetings from Number 10
seen at 12:29, 25 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Best wishes to all of our users and visitors for a happy and peaceful Christmas.

Thank you for following the Prime Minister’s activities throughout 2008. We look forward to seeing you again in the...

24 December 2008

Revision of Circular 12/1996: Planning Agreements: Consultation Paper
seen at 15:48, 24 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The consultation seeks to explore how best to make the current system of planning agreements, set out in Section 75 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 and implemented through Circular 12/1996 operate...
Revision of Circular 12/1996: Planning Agreements: Consultation Paper
seen at 15:48, 24 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The consultation seeks to explore how best to make the current system of planning agreements, set out in Section 75 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 and implemented through Circular 12/1996 operate...
Christmas cold snap: don't hesitate to turn on the heating - winterton
seen at 03:40, 24 December in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Whilst the bookies might be offering long odds on a white Christmas, the Met Office is predicting a cold snap starting after Christmas Day with things looking decidedly frosty by the weekend.   
Christmas cold snap: don't hesitate to turn on the heating - winterton
seen at 03:40, 24 December in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Whilst the bookies might be offering long odds on a white Christmas, the Met Office is predicting a cold snap starting after Christmas Day with things looking decidedly frosty by the weekend.   
Guinea: foreign office amends travel advice
seen at 03:31, 24 December in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office today changed its Travel Advice for the Republic of Guinea. Following the death of President Conte, we are monitoring the situation in the Republic of Guinea closely and are concerned...
Guinea: foreign office amends travel advice
seen at 03:31, 24 December in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office today changed its Travel Advice for the Republic of Guinea. Following the death of President Conte, we are monitoring the situation in the Republic of Guinea closely and are concerned...

23 December 2008

Fire and rescue service pioneers new hi-tech radio equipment for saving lives
seen at 23:45, 23 December in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service is the first FRS in Great Britain to complete installing new digital radio communications equipment - Firelink - helping to save lives.   
Fire and rescue service pioneers new hi-tech radio equipment for saving lives
seen at 23:45, 23 December in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service is the first FRS in Great Britain to complete installing new digital radio communications equipment - Firelink - helping to save lives.   
Fire and rescue service pioneers new hi-tech radio equipment for saving lives
seen at 23:45, 23 December in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service is the first FRS in Great Britain to complete installing new digital radio communications equipment - Firelink - helping to save lives.   
PM thanks third sector workers
seen at 18:41, 23 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has sent a message of thanks to all those who work in the third sector for the “vital role” they play in the life of the nation.

Read the message

As we end the year, I know that...

PM thanks third sector workers
seen at 18:41, 23 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has sent a message of thanks to all those who work in the third sector for the “vital role” they play in the life of the nation.

Read the message

As we end the year, I know that...

PM thanks third sector workers
seen at 18:41, 23 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

PM thanks third sector workers Gordon Brown has sent a message of thanks to all those who work in the third sector for the “vital role” they play in the life of the nation.

In a Downing Street...

PM thanks third sector workers
seen at 18:40, 23 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

PM thanks third sector workers
seen at 18:40, 23 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

PM thanks third sector workers
seen at 18:40, 23 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has sent a message of thanks to all those who work in the third sector for the “vital role” they play in the life of the nation.

In a Downing Street statement, the PM said that...

New tse regulations and changes to bse testing
seen at 17:39, 23 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Today Defra laid new legislation in Parliament to amend and update the Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies Regulations.   
Osce mission in georgia
seen at 17:10, 23 December in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Commenting on the collapse of negotiations for a new mandate for the OSCE Mission to Georgia, Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, said:   
New power and guidance to tackle alcohol related crime
seen at 16:55, 23 December in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
A new power that targets offenders who commit crime under the influence of alcohol was today unveiled by Home Office Minister Alan Campbell.   
Scottish Aquaculture - A Fresh Start: A Consultation on a Renewed Strategic Framework for Scottish Aquaculture - Consultation Responses
seen at 16:19, 23 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish Aquaculture - A Fresh Start - A Consultation on a Renewed Strategic Framework
Scottish Aquaculture - A Fresh Start: A Consultation on a Renewed Strategic Framework for Scottish Aquaculture - Consultation Responses
seen at 16:19, 23 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish Aquaculture - A Fresh Start - A Consultation on a Renewed Strategic Framework
Public Procurement Reform Programme: Scottish Procurement Policy Handbook
seen at 16:19, 23 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Scottish Procurement Policy Handbook sets out the fundamental rules, behaviours and standards applicable to public procurement activity in Scotland.
Public Procurement Reform Programme: Scottish Procurement Policy Handbook
seen at 16:19, 23 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Scottish Procurement Policy Handbook sets out the fundamental rules, behaviours and standards applicable to public procurement activity in Scotland.
Consultation on Provisions Relating to Muirburn Dates: Consultation Analysis Report
seen at 16:19, 23 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation on provisions relating to muirburn dates: Consultation analysis report
Consultation on Provisions Relating to Muirburn Dates: Consultation Analysis Report
seen at 16:19, 23 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation on provisions relating to muirburn dates: Consultation analysis report
Government team roots out rogue recruiters
seen at 16:00, 23 December in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Rogue employment agencies that exploit workers are being rooted out by the Government's Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate   
7th Rural Entrepreneurship Conference: Rural Enterprise in a Recession
seen at 15:42, 23 December in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We're supporting the 7th Annual Rural Entrepreneurship Conference. This year's event theme is Rural Enterprise in a Recession.

The conference organisers have issued a  call for papers on ...

Continuing our reporting on the recession for rural England
seen at 15:41, 23 December in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We've submitted the second of our regular reports to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the rural impacts of the recession. Our briefing helps inform his ...

Recession Impacts on the Economies and Communities of Rural England: Report 2
seen at 12:23, 23 December in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This is the second of our regular reports to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the impacts of the credit crunch and recession on rural economies and communities...

Economy: Balance of Payments
seen at 11:55, 23 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
2008 Q3: UK deficit widens
Economy: GDP Growth
seen at 11:55, 23 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Economy contracts by 0.6% in Q3 2008
Strategic Environmental Assessment Of The Scottish Climate Change Bill Consultation Proposals: SEA Statement
seen at 11:16, 23 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Strategic Environmental Assessment Statement: detailing how the findings of the SEA into the Scottish Climate Change Bill Consultation Proposals have been considered.
CONSULTATION ON PROVISIONS RELATING TO MUIRBURN DATES - Consultation Responses
seen at 11:16, 23 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
CONSULTATION ON PROVISIONS RELATING TO MUIRBURN DATES - Consultation Responses
More handy help at home for older people
seen at 10:59, 23 December in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Older people are to get more 'handyman' help to carry out repairs to their homes following a £33 million allocation announced today by Communities Minister Baroness Andrews.   
Energy statistics
seen at 10:19, 23 December in Department of Energy and Climate Change News - national (Our copy).
STATISTICAL PRESS RELEASE   
Death records scheme helping to kill off identity fraud
seen at 07:48, 23 December in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
A new scheme is hastening the demise of a cruel type of identity fraud that can devastate grieving families and cost businesses millions of pounds a year.   
Death records scheme helping to kill off identity fraud
seen at 07:48, 23 December in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
A new scheme is hastening the demise of a cruel type of identity fraud that can devastate grieving families and cost businesses millions of pounds a year.   
Death records scheme helping to kill off identity fraud
seen at 07:48, 23 December in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
A new scheme is hastening the demise of a cruel type of identity fraud that can devastate grieving families and cost businesses millions of pounds a year.   
Death records scheme helping to kill off identity fraud
seen at 07:48, 23 December in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
A new scheme is hastening the demise of a cruel type of identity fraud that can devastate grieving families and cost businesses millions of pounds a year.   

22 December 2008

Warship trials not daunting
seen at 19:41, 22 December in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The second of the Royal Navy's new powerful Type 45 Destroyers, HMS Dauntless, has returned to her home on the Clyde after completing her first set of sea trials with great success.   
Standing for Office: Time-Off Entitlements and Encouraging Civil Engagement: A Consultation
seen at 19:32, 22 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This consultation is on extending time off entitlements to specific civic roles,and modernising the list covered by current legislation to reflect changes to the nature and types of civic roles available.
Invitation to tender issued for 200 new diesel train carriages
seen at 19:00, 22 December in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Government plans to improve journeys for rail passengers on some of the nation's busiest routes took a major step forward today as train manufacturers were invited to bid for a £300M project to build 200...
Two people trapped by rising tide
seen at 18:25, 22 December in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
This afternoon Liverpool Coastguard co-ordinated the search and rescue of a Bulgarian couple from the beach at Lytham St Annes where they were cut off by the tide and up to their knees in water.   
November house price information from land registry
seen at 18:25, 22 December in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
The November House Price Index will be published at www.landregistry.gov.uk on Tuesday 30 December 2008 at 11am.   
No-ford-eco-town - epetition response
seen at 17:49, 22 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to remove Ford in West Sussex from the list of proposed Eco Towns.”

Details of Petition:

“...

Ratify-ILO-169 - epetition response
seen at 17:48, 22 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to ratify the International Labour Organisation Convention No. 169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in order for the...

Laserregulations - epetition response
seen at 17:47, 22 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to reject the Department of Health s proposals to de-regulate the use of lasers and pulsed light treatments in view ...

Rentalcrisis - epetition response
seen at 17:46, 22 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to make it mandatory for buy-to-let lenders to offer borrowers greater flexibilty and a ‘roll up of interest&#...

Leckhampton - epetition response
seen at 17:45, 22 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to act now to save Leckhampton and Shurdington in Gloucestershire from the damaging and inappropriate housing development...

Renthomes - epetition response
seen at 17:44, 22 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to make affordable housing a reality for those who cannot buy a home by bringing back council housing which uses a fair...

England4ever - epetition response
seen at 17:43, 22 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to let local councils have more power to give priority to british born people over housing.”

Details of...

Stop-benefits - epetition response
seen at 17:42, 22 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to stop benefits to those who have never paid National Insurance.”

Details of Petition:

“Those...

Dead batteries not buried
seen at 17:38, 22 December in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
BERR and Defra, in conjunction with the Devolved Administrations, today published a Consultation Document containing draft Regulations setting out proposed systems for the collection, treatment and recycling of ...
Financial inclusion taskforce reports on access to banking and on direct debit energy payments
seen at 17:27, 22 December in News Distribution Service News - national (Our copy).
Issued by the News Distribution Service on behalf of The Financial Inclusion Taskforce   
High hpv vaccination coverage already achieved
seen at 17:26, 22 December in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
HPV vaccination programme extended early   
Plans to cut police red tape get national roll out
seen at 17:04, 22 December in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
From next week, police forces right across the country will be able to axe the lengthy Stop and Account form and cut the level of form-filling for most crimes Home Secretary Jacqui Smith announced today.  &...
Culture: Culture Delivers
seen at 16:55, 22 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Advice to Local Authorities, Community Planning Partnerships and other interests on how the arts, culture and creativity can help deliver a wide range of local and national priorities.
Where you stand with unwanted and faulty christmas gifts
seen at 16:33, 22 December in Consumer Direct News - national (Our copy).
If you receive unwanted, inappropriate or ill-fitting presents this Christmas, you may think you are entitled to an exchange or a refund but this isn't an automatic right advises Consumer Direct.   ...
Met office helping the nation stay well
seen at 16:11, 22 December in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
As Britain experiences its coldest start to December for more than 20 years, weather-related health problems have risen significantly putting NHS services under increased pressure.   
Man rescued from 400 ft cliff face
seen at 16:03, 22 December in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Beer Coastguard Rescue Team have just rescued a BASE jumper who was clinging to a cliff face, 200 feet down the 400 foot Beer Head.   
Interim appointments for third sector skills body
seen at 15:19, 22 December in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
An interim Chair and a Project Director have been appointed to lead the setting up of a new Third Sector Skills Body charged with leading the drive to improve the skills of volunteers and staff.   
Sea kings fly high with new £258m engine contract
seen at 13:43, 22 December in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
MoD has awarded Rolls-Royce Defence Aerospace a £258 million contract to support the engines on its fleet of Royal Navy and Royal Air Force Sea King helicopters.   
Sea kings fly high with new £258m engine contract
seen at 13:43, 22 December in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
MoD has awarded Rolls-Royce Defence Aerospace a £258 million contract to support the engines on its fleet of Royal Navy and Royal Air Force Sea King helicopters.   
Appointment of a high court judge - timothy victor holroyde
seen at 13:29, 22 December in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Timothy Victor Holroyde, Esq., Q.C., to be a Justice of the High Court.   
Scottish Transport Statistics: No 27 - 2008 Edition
seen at 12:02, 22 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Has figures on (e.g.) road vehicles, traffic, accidents, toll bridges, bus and rail passengers, road and rail freight, air and water transport, finance, personal travel and international comparisons.
Scottish Transport Statistics: No 27 - 2008 Edition
seen at 12:02, 22 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Has figures on (e.g.) road vehicles, traffic, accidents, toll bridges, bus and rail passengers, road and rail freight, air and water transport, finance, personal travel and international comparisons.
Scottish Transport Statistics: No 27 - 2008 Edition
seen at 12:02, 22 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Has figures on (e.g.) road vehicles, traffic, accidents, toll bridges, bus and rail passengers, road and rail freight, air and water transport, finance, personal travel and international comparisons.
Scottish Transport Statistics: No 27 - 2008 Edition
seen at 12:01, 22 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Has figures on (e.g.) road vehicles, traffic, accidents, toll bridges, bus and rail passengers, road and rail freight, air and water transport, finance, personal travel and international comparisons.
Public sector to use £70 million committed spend to secure better deals with airlines
seen at 08:42, 22 December in OGCbuying.solutions News - national (Our copy).
OGCbuying.solutions has announced today that, for the first time, it is to contract directly with airlines to secure improved deals on ticket prices.   
Public sector to use £70 million committed spend to secure better deals with airlines
seen at 08:42, 22 December in OGCbuying.solutions News - national (Our copy).
OGCbuying.solutions has announced today that, for the first time, it is to contract directly with airlines to secure improved deals on ticket prices.   
Public sector to use £70 million committed spend to secure better deals with airlines
seen at 08:42, 22 December in OGCbuying.solutions News - national (Our copy).
OGCbuying.solutions has announced today that, for the first time, it is to contract directly with airlines to secure improved deals on ticket prices.   
Circuit bench retirement - hhj campbell
seen at 06:15, 22 December in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
His Honour Judge Campbell will retire as a Circuit Judge on 22 December 2008.   
Please look again! can you help? - we could rescue a child from abuse
seen at 05:51, 22 December in Child Exploitation And Online Protection Centre (CEOP) News - national (Our copy).
POLICE AT THE CHILD EXPLOITATION AND ONLINE PROTECTION (CEOP) CENTRE APPEAL FOR HELP IN FINDING A WITNESS THAT COULD SAVE A YOUNG CHILD FROM FURTHER ABUSE   
Please look again! can you help? - we could rescue a child from abuse
seen at 05:51, 22 December in Child Exploitation And Online Protection Centre (CEOP) News - national (Our copy).
POLICE AT THE CHILD EXPLOITATION AND ONLINE PROTECTION (CEOP) CENTRE APPEAL FOR HELP IN FINDING A WITNESS THAT COULD SAVE A YOUNG CHILD FROM FURTHER ABUSE   
Please look again! can you help? - we could rescue a child from abuse
seen at 05:51, 22 December in Child Exploitation And Online Protection Centre (CEOP) News - national (Our copy).
POLICE AT THE CHILD EXPLOITATION AND ONLINE PROTECTION (CEOP) CENTRE APPEAL FOR HELP IN FINDING A WITNESS THAT COULD SAVE A YOUNG CHILD FROM FURTHER ABUSE   
Please look again! can you help? - we could rescue a child from abuse
seen at 05:51, 22 December in Child Exploitation And Online Protection Centre (CEOP) News - national (Our copy).
POLICE AT THE CHILD EXPLOITATION AND ONLINE PROTECTION (CEOP) CENTRE APPEAL FOR HELP IN FINDING A WITNESS THAT COULD SAVE A YOUNG CHILD FROM FURTHER ABUSE   

21 December 2008

'...Help bring H.M.S.Plymouth back to its home port of Plymouth and not let it go to the breakers Yard.' -- F.E.Sharpe
seen at 21:38, 21 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please sign this petition to try to save ex naval boat H.M.S.Plymouth.
'...Give the People and the Village of Forsbrook a safe place to cross the road.' -- Steve Nail
seen at 21:38, 21 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The people of Forsbrook request Gordon Brown to listen to the people and...
'...Make it law that car head lights are on all the time when driving between September and March' -- James Talbot
seen at 21:37, 21 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like to see it law like most of europe that car headlights need to...
Britain can emerge stronger - PM
seen at 21:21, 21 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The PM has spoken of the importance of investing for the future and his optimism for the British economy in his final Downing Street monthly press conference of 2008.

Addressing journalists on Friday morning...

PM sends Chanukah greeting
seen at 21:19, 21 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has sent his greetings to Britain’s Jewish community as it celebrates the festival of Chanukah.

In a Downing Street statement, the PM noted the milestone of Israel’s 60th anniversary...

20 December 2008

'...Scrap the Biometric Chips passports scheme.' -- Joe Hartshorne
seen at 23:23, 20 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Biometric Chip is now a standard component of any UK passport, intended...
Consolidated Fund Bill (Lord Davies of Oldham, Deputy Chief Whip (House of Lords), HM Household)
seen at 15:14, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have made a Statement under Section 19(1)(a) of the Human Rights Act 1998 that, in my view, the provisions of the Consolidated Fund Bill are compatible with the convention rights. A copy of the Statement has...

Consolidated Fund Bill (Lord Davies of Oldham, Deputy Chief Whip (House of Lords), HM Household)
seen at 15:14, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have made a Statement under Section 19(1)(a) of the Human Rights Act 1998 that, in my view, the provisions of the Consolidated Fund Bill are compatible with the convention rights. A copy of the Statement has...

Food and Environment Research Agency (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, Minister of State (Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation and Air Quality), Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 15:14, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the then Minister for Marine Landscape and Rural Affairs (Jonathan Shaw) announced on 26 March 2008 the creation of a new Defra executive agency to be vested on 1 April 2009. The agency will...

Food and Environment Research Agency (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, Minister of State (Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation and Air Quality), Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 15:14, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the then Minister for Marine Landscape and Rural Affairs (Jonathan Shaw) announced on 26 March 2008 the creation of a new Defra executive agency to be vested on 1 April 2009. The agency will...

Money: ATM Machines (Lord Myners, Parliamentary Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 15:14, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Myhonourable friend the Economic Secretary to the Treasury (Ian Pearson) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.

Following the March 2005 Treasury Committee report on ATM (automatic teller...

Money: ATM Machines (Lord Myners, Parliamentary Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 15:14, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Myhonourable friend the Economic Secretary to the Treasury (Ian Pearson) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.

Following the March 2005 Treasury Committee report on ATM (automatic teller...

Archbishop of Canterbury
seen at 04:01, 20 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Prime Minister’s response to the Archbishop’s comments had been quite warm and generous and did the Prime Minister speak to the Archbishop regularly, the PMS said that they did. ...
Energy Conference
seen at 04:01, 20 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for more details on the energy conference, the PMS said it was a meeting of Energy Ministers from a variety of countries and would be chaired by Ed Miliband. We saw the conference as a continuation of a process...
Car Industry
seen at 04:01, 20 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for some clarity on whether there would be any kind of rescue package for the car industry, the PMS said that Lord Mandelson had had discussions with the owners and management of Jaguar Land Rover. He had...
Iraq Inquiry
seen at 04:01, 20 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether an inquiry into the Iraq war was likely, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that the Prime Minister had set out our position succinctly during the debate when he said...
Press conference
seen at 03:59, 20 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Britain can emerge stronger - PM
seen at 03:58, 20 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The PM has spoken of the importance of investing for the future and his optimism for the British economy in his final Downing Street monthly press conference of 2008.

Addressing journalists this morning...

Press conference
seen at 03:57, 20 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Britain can emerge stronger - PM
seen at 03:56, 20 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The PM has spoken of the importance of investing for the future and his optimism for the British economy in his final Downing Street monthly press conference of 2008.

Addressing journalists this morning...

PM calls for action on volatility
seen at 03:55, 20 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has described recent oil price volatility as “our most pressing challenge now and for the future” and called for action to reduce the damage done by price hikes to the world economy.

Speech at the London Energy Meeting
seen at 03:54, 20 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Speech given by the Prime Minister at the London Energy Conference, 19 December 2008.

PM calls for action on volatility

Chairman:

Your Royal Highness, Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen...

Press Conference December 2008
seen at 03:53, 20 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Afternoon press briefing from 18 December 2008
seen at 03:52, 20 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister’s spokesman on: Iraq inquiry, car industry, energy conference and the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Iraq Inquiry

Asked whether an inquiry into the Iraq war was likely...

Cc provisionally clears stilton merger
seen at 03:42, 20 December in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally cleared the completed acquisition by Long Clawson Dairy Limited (Long Clawson) of the Millway business of Dairy Crest Group plc (Millway).   
Capita/ibs merger
seen at 03:41, 20 December in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
Issues statement The Competition Commission (CC) has today published an issues statement as part of its inquiry into the completed acquisition of IBS OPENSystems plc (IBS) by Capita Group plc (Capita).   ...
Commission refers the convictions of stephen tierney and jonathan tym to the court of appeal
seen at 03:38, 20 December in Criminal Cases Review Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred to the Court of Appeal the convictions of Stephen Tierney and Jonathan Tym for assault occasioning actual bodily harm.   
Digital radio working group recommends pathway to digital migration
seen at 03:29, 20 December in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
(THIS PRESS RELEASE HAS BEEN ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE DIGITAL RADIO WORKING GROUP.)   
New chair of visitengland announced
seen at 03:29, 20 December in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
Lady Cobham has been appointed as the new chairman of the national tourism body, VisitEngland.   
New funding to help hill farmers protect historic uplands
seen at 03:25, 20 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
A new payment scheme that will reward hill farmers for protecting and enhancing the landscapes and environment of England's iconic uplands was announced by Environment Secretary Hilary Benn today.   ...
Presence of unapproved gm in conventional oilseed rape trial
seen at 03:25, 20 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Conventional oilseed rape seed that contained a low level of unapproved GM seed was sown at a trial site in Somerset, an investigation by Defra's GM Inspectorate has shown. The GM seed was of a type that is...
Uk secures balanced fisheries deal
seen at 03:25, 20 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
UK Fisheries Minister Huw Irranca-Davies welcomed a European Union agreement today that will see British fishermen gain vital quota increases while taking action to protect stocks and cut waste.   
Mortgage support changes to benefit more people
seen at 03:09, 20 December in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Working age people eligible for help with their mortgage interest payments, who applied under the current rules and are still serving a waiting period, will now benefit from the new rules. If they have waited 13...
Roadworks lifted for christmas and new year getaway
seen at 02:59, 20 December in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Highways Agency will help people travelling on the roads this Christmas by suspending or completing more than two-thirds of roadworks on its motorways and major A roads.   
Uk work restrictions continue for bulgarians and romanians
seen at 02:57, 20 December in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Bulgarians and Romanians will not get free access to the British labour market, the Government announced today.   
Migration advisory committee publishes advice on work restrictions for bulgarian and romanian workers in uk
seen at 02:57, 20 December in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
MAC PRESS RELEASE   
Policing and crime bill - putting people first
seen at 02:57, 20 December in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
New measures to protect the public, increase police accountability and effectiveness and tackle crime and disorder, were set out today in the new Policing and Crime Bill.   
East sussex company fined £40,000 after employee loses part of finger
seen at 02:56, 20 December in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging companies to carry out full risk assessments and ensure dangerous machinery is properly safeguarded, following the sentencing of an East Sussex company today over ...
Get ready for the beast
seen at 02:55, 20 December in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
A BEAST of a vehicle will be unleashed on operations when MOD converts more than 100 Broncos, from Singapore Technologies Kinetics, into Warthog armoured vehicles for the Armed Forces in Afghanistan.   ...
Oft publishes restatement of its approach to 'failing firms' in merger reviews
seen at 02:52, 20 December in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has today published a restatement of its approach to cases where merging parties seek to persuade the OFT that their merger which raises competition concerns should be cleared on 'failing firm' grounds...
Irresponsible lending consultation response published
seen at 02:52, 20 December in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has today published a summary of responses to the consultation on the scope of its irresponsible lending project.   
Oft secures undertakings against three ex-directors involved in right to buy scheme
seen at 02:52, 20 December in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
Three former directors involved with a scheme encouraging consumers to exercise their right to buy council properties have given undertakings that they will not mislead consumers.   
1.5 million people to benefit from free cash machines in low-income areas
seen at 02:49, 20 December in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Around 1.5 million people will benefit from the placement of over 600 non-charging cash machines in low income areas, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Ian Pearson MP, and Treasury Select Committee Chairman, John...
Glasgow 2014 - Delivering a Lasting Legacy for Scotland: Analysis of Consultation Responses RF 72/2008
seen at 02:48, 20 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This research findings summarises the report on the responses to a consultation paper 'Glasgow 2014 - Delivering a Lasting Legacy for Scotland'.
Glasgow 2014 - Delivering a Lasting Legacy for Scotland: Analysis of Consultation Responses
seen at 02:48, 20 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report analyses and summarises the responses to a consultation paper 'Glasgow 2014 - Delivering a Lasting Legacy for Scotland'.
The Housing (Scotland) Act 2006: Consultation on Draft Guidance and Regulations: An Analysis of Responses Research Findings 23/2008
seen at 02:48, 20 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Main research findings of an analysis of the responses to the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 consultation on draft guidance and regulations.
Scottish Consolidated Fund Receipts and Payments Account
seen at 02:48, 20 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Receipts and Payments account of the Scottish Consolidated Fund for the period April 2007-March 2008.
Evaluation of the extended pre-school provision for vulnerable two year olds pilot programme
seen at 02:48, 20 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The pilot programme was to run for a two year period with the key aim of providing positive preschool experiences one year early for vulnerable children and supporting their parents
Education and Lifelong Learning Research Findings No.42/2008: Evaluation of the extended pre-school provision for vulnerable two year olds pilot programme
seen at 02:48, 20 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
providing positive preschool experiences one year early for vulnerable children and supporting their parents.
Consultation on Potential Legislative Measures to Implement Zero Waste: Analysis of Responses
seen at 02:48, 20 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report presents the analysis of responses to a public consultation on potential legislative measures to implement zero waste.
Consultation on Potential Legislative Implement Zero Waste: Analysis of Responses RF 4/2008
seen at 02:48, 20 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This research findigs summary presents a summary of the analysis of responses to a public consultation on potential legislative measures to implement zero waste.
Affordable Housing Securing Planning Consent, 2005-2008
seen at 02:48, 20 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Numbers of units granted consent for affordable housing.
Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 Consultation: An Analysis of Responses
seen at 02:48, 20 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report detailing an analysis of the responses to the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 consultation on draft guidance and regulations.
Automated Teller Machines (Ian Pearson, Economic Secretary (Economic and Business), HM Treasury)
seen at 02:48, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Following the March 2005 Treasury Committee report on ATM (Automatic Teller Machine) charging, the Treasury invited the Chairman of the Treasury Select Committee, the right hon. John McFall, to chair a working...

Finance Bill (Technical Tax Amendments) (Stephen Timms, Financial Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 02:48, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing the Government's intention to present to Parliament as part of Finance Bill 2009 two specific tax changes which will ensure that tax rules and in particular anti-avoidance legislation does...

Gypsy and Traveller Caravan Count (Iain Wright, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 02:48, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government have today published the Count of Gypsy and Traveller Caravans on 21 July 2008.

Copies have been placed in the Libraries of both Houses and can be accessed via the Communities and Local Government...

Television Food Advertising (Children) (Andy Burnham, Secretary of State, Department for Culture, Media & Sport)
seen at 02:48, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are committed to tackling childhood obesity and to supporting parents' efforts to reduce the exposure of children to advertising of foods high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS). We have worked closely...

Energy Markets (Edward Miliband, Secretary of State, Department for Energy and Climate Change)
seen at 02:48, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today laying before Parliament the Government's 2008 Energy Markets Outlook report. Copies of the report have been placed in the Libraries of both Houses.

Uplands Entry Level Stewardship Scheme (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 02:48, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are committed to continued support for upland farmers, to reward them for the landscape and other environmental benefits their efforts achieve. This directly reflects the crucial role that hill...

Work Restrictions for Romanian and Bulgarian Nationals (Phil Woolas, Minister of State (also in the Home Office), HM Treasury)
seen at 02:48, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing the Government's decision in relation to restrictions on the labour market access of migrants coming to the UK from Romania and Bulgaria.

We have decided to maintain the closure of...

Appointment to the UK Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and Western (Gordon Brown, Prime Minister, HM Treasury)
seen at 02:47, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The hon. Member for Ryedale (Mr. Greenway) has been appointed as a full member of the United Kingdom Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and the Assembly of Western European Union...

Northern Ireland (Shaun Woodward, Secretary of State, Northern Ireland Office)
seen at 02:47, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I confirm that the Prime Minister has received Sir Peter Gibson's review of Intercept Intelligence material available to the Security and Intelligence Agencies in relation to the Omagh bombing and how any material...

Airport Security (Geoff Hoon, Secretary of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 02:47, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In her statement of 16 July 2008, my predecessor, the right hon. Member for Bolton, West (Ruth Kelly), in conjunction with the Home Office, announced the launch of a consultation on aspects of proposed legislation...

Transport Governance Reviews (Paul Clark, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport)
seen at 02:47, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The effect of section 96 of the Local Transport Act 2008 is to empower the Secretary of State to issue guidance on the carrying out by local authorities of reviews of transport governance arrangements in their...

Local Transport Plans (Paul Clark, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport)
seen at 02:47, 20 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am announcing today a consultation on draft Guidance for Local Transport Plans (LTPs). Local transport authorities in England—excluding London—are required to have regard to guidance when preparing...

Transport statistics
seen at 02:29, 20 December in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics:   
Road tax evasion falls by more than 40%
seen at 02:29, 20 December in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Road tax evasion has fallen by more than 40 per cent in the last year, statistics published today by the Department for Transport show.   
Invitation to tender issued for crossrail project representative
seen at 02:29, 20 December in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Experienced project managers have been invited to bid to help oversee the building of Crossrail, Europe's largest construction Transport Minister Andrew Adonis announced today.   
New police powers crack down on yobbish behaviour
seen at 02:29, 20 December in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Yobs who cause misery for other passengers by smoking, drinking or causing a nuisance on the railways will face on-the-spot fines under new police powers, Transport Minister Andrew Adonis announced today.  ...
Adjudicator publishes a decision on an objection to the admission arrangements of st wilfrid's ce primary school, manchester
seen at 02:15, 20 December in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on an objection by Manchester City Council to the admission arrangements of St Wilfrid's CE Primary School.   
Adjudicator publishes a decision on an objection to the admission arrangements of st mary's ce primary school, manchester
seen at 02:15, 20 December in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on an objection by Manchester City Council to the admission arrangements of St Mary's CE Primary School.   
Adjudicator publishes decision on a statutory proposal to establish a new community special school, south gloucestershire
seen at 02:15, 20 December in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by the South Gloucestershire Council to establish a new community special school. The adjudicator, Dr Ruth Eade, approved the proposal...
Adjudicator publishes decision on a modification to the statutory proposal to amalgamate north prospect community and south trelawny primary school, p
seen at 02:15, 20 December in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a request for a modification to the statutory proposal to amalgamate North Prospect Community School and South Trelawny Primary School by Plymouth...
Adjudicator publishes a decision on a proposal to discontinue crowlands infant and junior schools, romford
seen at 02:15, 20 December in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by the London Borough of Havering to discontinue Crowlands Infant and Junior Schools and to establish a new all-through Primary School...
Adjudicator publishes a decision on an objection to the admission arrangements of slough grammar school
seen at 02:15, 20 December in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on an objection by Slough Admission Forum to the admission arrangements of Slough Grammar School.   
Adjudicators publish their decision on the proposal to establish a new secondary school in cambridge (competition)
seen at 02:15, 20 December in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on the Statutory Proposal to establish a new secondary school in Cambridge. Two adjudicators, Sir Philip Hunter (chair), and Mr Alan Parker, have concluded...
Black rod annoucement
seen at 02:11, 20 December in Buckingham Palace News - national (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Lieutenant General Sir Freddie Viggers, KCB CMG MBE, as Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, Secretary to the Lord Great Chamberlain and Sergeant-at-Arms of ...
Coi secures three awards for research
seen at 02:08, 20 December in Central Office of Information News - national (Our copy).
The Central Office of Information's (COI) Research Unit scooped an unprecedented three industry awards - including the prestigious Best Place to Work in Research - at the annual Market Research Society awards...

19 December 2008

Met office to play key role in flood forecasting
seen at 22:29, 19 December in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
The Met Office, in partnership with the Environment Agency, is to play a key role in flood forecasting following the establishment of a Flood Forecasting Centre for England and Wales.   
Met office to play key role in flood forecasting
seen at 22:29, 19 December in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
The Met Office, in partnership with the Environment Agency, is to play a key role in flood forecasting following the establishment of a Flood Forecasting Centre for England and Wales.