Too many people with private pilots' license qualifications are having...
The police are supposed to put speed cameras on stretches of road with a...
Software patents are sadly legal in USA but the system is failing. It is not...
As a childcare assessor of childcare NVQs at level 2 & 3 I feel that the...
Current levels of car insurance premiums are prohibitively expensive,...
To make it a crime for such ppl to contact children via the internet full stop.
British values and morals should be taught in every school in Britain as a...
The Prime Minister has launched a new "policing pledge" to establish set minimum standards for policing and give people a say on policing in their community.
A Chinook helicopter delivered HM Armed Forces Veterans Badges to 25 RAF Veterans today to mark the start of celebrations for the RAF's 90th anniversary.
New research into the 'Key Barriers to the Adoption of Gift Aid' was published today by Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Jane Kennedy MP.
Government consults on proposals to support regional economic growth in England
A vital scheme to provide the 'missing link' of motorway between the M25 and Tyneside has been given the go-ahead by Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly.
Young people from all over London gathered to put their questions to the Commissioner at a meeting held by the MPA on 27 March 2008, and to share their experiences of policing in the capital.
We spend many days, weeks and months away from home. Toil in extreme cold or...
We the people who are the tax providers and financial backers of this great...
I have heard a lot of stories about teenagers that have been put on the sex...
Traditionally used for pain relief in labour, this gaseous analgesia would...
The Foreign Secretary recently announced the end of FCO funding for the...
yet again the much loved staffy is under the firing line to be put on the...
Deepdale should be reognised as a the home of football and therfore be...
Other similar ilnessesare covered by free prescription charges I believe...
Despite the last review of compensation rates for servicemen and women...
There is concern within government that there will not be funds to cover...
Owing to the ongoing breaches of emission limits and the proposed expansion...
It is well known that 'theories' of evolution based on religious belief are...
The aims of this petition are to advance anti-climate change measures, to...
this law brought civil and religious liberties for all in this country and...
The Forestry Commission should abide by the role it was originally created...
The PM should set up a website, presumably http://www.consultations.gov.uk...
Scotland,Ireland and Wales have all recieved a degree of independance from...
In Weston-super-Mare there have recently been an appalling number of violent...
The current tax credit system is flawed. If income tax was lowered for...
As in the past refundable bottles were marked with the place of purchase, so...
Under current legislation should a criminal break the law it is no guarentee...
Thanks for your comment Ken.
I'm not sure what Horse & Country TV have planned for future programmes - keep watching their website www.horseandcountry.tv to keep up-to-date
Gordon Brown has travelled to Leicester to launch the Government's free national bus-pass scheme that comes into effect tomorrow.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has today published a consultation on protecting England's soils for the future through a new Soil Strategy.
Compensation payable during April 2008, in England (and in Wales and Scotland for BSE only) for a bovine animal compulsorily slaughtered for disease control purposes will be as detailed below.
Mr Stephen Evans CMG, OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to The People's Republic of Bangladesh in succession to Mr Anwar Choudhury who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment...
"The next few days are critical for the future of Zimbabwe. On Saturday the Zimbabwean people turned out to vote in their millions. Their voice must now be heard without delay. It is vital that this election should...
The Prime Minister and Home Secretary today hailed a new era of policing for people in the North West and launched a new 'policing pledge' that will agree a set of minimum standards for policing and give people ...
Update March 2008.
The SPPF develops a single suite of performance measures which reflect the breadth and variety of policing activity across Scotland.
The present railway set up is not functioning properly -there is no apparent...
Schools should not be designed to pump children full of information that...
I am not allowed to tax my new (to me) car. This is because I have the...
Hepatitis C was given to many like me in NHS blood transfusions in the 1980s...
We the undersigned call for a comprehensive inquiry regarding the packaging...
If you care about the future of the Colchester Garrison Church and believe...
In Northern Ireland, when a driver first passes their test they are...
A university has been given £82,000 to examine the experiences of Irish...
Why is it considered acceptable that our children are routinely mugged on...
This petition is to highlight the poor road and rail networks in southern...
On the 31 March, UK-IPO will be significantly enhancing its patent electronic filing services under the epoline(r) and web filing routes.
The nuclear industry has been invited today to bring forward new reactor designs for a Justification Decision, an important stage in getting the first new nuclear build started in the UK.
Malcolm Wicks, Minister of State for Energy, today confirmed the reappointment of Dame Elizabeth Neville as a member of the Civil Nuclear Police Authority, for a further four years.
Dr Robin Bidwell is today re-appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA) for a third term. He was first appointed in 2003.
More than 20,000 high-street accountants and solicitors are set to receive leaflets explaining important changes to company law, which will have a big impact on their professions.
Business Secretary John Hutton will today present an honorary knighthood to Ben Verwaayen, the Dutch born Chief Executive of BT Group, for his services to the UK's telecoms industry and for leading the roll out ...
Stuart Burgess, our chair and the Government's Rural Advocate, is visiting Essex to gather good practice examples of alternative ways of providing Post Office services. During the visit...
Stuart Burgess, our chair and the Government's Rural Advocate, is visiting Suffolk with John Gummer MP to find out more about local rural transport chemes and initiatives.
Stuart Burgess, our chair and the Government's Rural Advocate, is visiting Cornwall to meet young farmers and farming related entrepreneurs.
On his 2 day visit Stuart will...
The Prime Minister and Home Secretary today hailed a new era of policing and launched a new 'policing pledge' that will agree a set of minimum standards for policing and give people a greater say and influence over...
New regulations that come into force tomorrow will strengthen the protection for consumers who suffer sewer flooding. The regulations have been introduced by the Government and follow Ofwat's recommendations of...
Cambridge University is in the development stage of creating a new course...
IP is justified as of general benefit to humanity. It is qualified by...
Today Defra launched a free national information and advice service for farmers thinking of converting to organic production methods. Plans were approved by the European Commission and funding made available to ...
0.5% three-monthly rise into January
Deficit 2.8% of GDP
Productivity growth decreases
Changes remove barriers to small scale green energy projects
Chairs of Development Partnerships for Diplomas in Science, Humanities and Languages also announced
Harry, could the post office also be run from a a synagogue?
Thank you both for your comments.
Hosted Post Offices can help rural communities to retain local post office services. Possible venues include village halls, churches and other buildings within...
* PARKING SET TO BECOME FAIRER, CLEARER AND MORE OPEN UNDER NEW SYSTEM INTRODUCED TODAY
HM the Queen has appointed Claire Louise Evans to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, has assigned...
HM The Queen has appointed Juliet Mary May QC to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, has assigned...
His Honour Judge Leigh QC will retire as a Circuit Judge on 31 March 2008. His Honour Judge Breen will retire as a Circuit Judge on 31 March 2008. His Honour Judge Lindsay QC will retire as a Circuit Judge on 31...
The Prime Minister has been answering kid's questions about child poverty as part of Save the Children's biggest ever campaign.
Gordon Brown has paid tribute to the British cycling team following its medal haul at the World Championships in Manchester.
The Assets Recovery Agency has been granted a Civil Recovery Order to recover an estimated £655,000 worth of assets held by David Thomas Tomkins also known as David Thomas James of Two Ginnels, The Avenue...
The Scottish Government's annual report provides a summary of the steps it has taken to progress its gender equality objectives, which were set out in its gender equality scheme published on 30 March 2007.
very good tv station i realy enjoy watching. will there be any programs on poultry for us chicken keepers at all in future ? keep up the good work and good luck to you all.
New specialist inspectors to monitor future cleaning
In the 1970's I worked with the Peruvian government to help develop transport solutions for the rural backwaters of the Peruvian 'highlands'. I was responsible for employing a team / fleet of ...
As a jew I must admit I have some concern in linking church and post office. Surely the postal service should be a secular endeavour?
The Human Tissue and Embryology Bill (currently before Parliament) will pave...
Asked for the Prime Minister's thoughts regarding Alex Salmond's multi-option referendum idea, the PMS replied that he would not comment on specific proposals or ideas from Alex Salmond. In general the Prime Minister...
Asked if the Prime Minister was concerned that some mortgage lenders were now withdrawing mortgages, the PMS replied that what was happening at the moment in the mortgage market was a reflection of the global financial...
Asked for the Prime Minister's view on the current situation in Basra, the PMS replied that our general position on what was happening in Basra was that this was a deployment by Iraqi security forces; the fact that...
Asked if the Prime Minister had a view regarding what happened at Heathrow's Terminal 5 yesterday, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said that these were all matters for BA and BAA.Asked if the Transport Secretary...
The Downing Street website has opened a Flickr channel for posting images and galleries of the Prime Minister.
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Heathrow, Basra, Mortgages and Misc
Notes for guidance for the Rural Development Contracts Land Managers Options
Information Fee Review Consultation.
A determination published today by Ofwat highlights the difficulties facing Ofwat and new licensees in trying to bring competition into the water sector under the present rules.
We are petitioning the Prime Minister to think more about the environmental...
British summer time will begin on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 1am GMT throughout European Union Member States. The clocks go forward, losing an hour; this means that at 1.00am GMT the UK will move to 2.00am British ...
Kevin Brennan, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children, Young People and Families, today announced the appointment of Ernie Finch to the Board of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service...
Graham Russell, our Director - Practice, will be taking part in a discussion panel at the OECD Annual Rural Development Conference 'Innovative Service Delivery: Meeting the Challenges...
Michael Winter, one of our Commissioners, will be chairing this event at the University of Plymouth.
The Big Rural Discussion has been organised by CCRI on behalf of...
Information Bulletin
People who have had to stop working due to ill health will soon be able to get early assistance from the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) announced Pensions Minister Mike O'Brien.
Commenting on the release of the House of Lords Constitution Committee's report today: "European Union (Amendment) Bill and the Lisbon Treaty: Implications for the UK Constitution", Minister for Europe Jim Murphy...
Following discussions with the OFT, car finance provider GMAC UK plc has agreed to change its credit advertising in order to make it clearer for consumers.
Plans for two pioneering new unitary authorities in Bedfordshire received parliamentary approval today. The councils, which will respectively cover Bedford and the remaining southern half of the County area, will...
Two sisters have been jailed for a total of 39 years after HM Revenue & Customs Officers foiled their plan to smuggle more than £5 million of heroin into the UK concealed inside furniture in the back of...
From 1 April 2008, Land Registry customers will no longer be able to lodge applications or visit the Customer Information Centres at its Land Registry Harrow and York offices.
Many railway stations on the lines between Dartford and London have poor...
I would like to make people more aware of the risks and symptoms of eating...
This year marks the 90th Anniversary of the signing of the Armistice which...
Give Isaias Aferki and Meles Zenawi no reason to return to war. Despite the...
In light of the recently reported 'stress epidemic' and for the general...
Infrastructure Investment Plan 2008
Asked if the Prime Minister had an explanation for using false statistics during PMQs yesterday, the PMS said the he did not think that the Prime Minister had used false statistics. Put that the Prime Minister had...
Asked if there were any plans to legislate on Catholic succession, the PMS replied that, as Jack Straw had said in the House of Commons a few days earlier, to bring about changes to the law on succession would be...
Asked why the Queen had said yesterday that the Prime Minister appeared to have got lost, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that it was best to ask the Palace that question; the Prime Minister did what...
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) began by giving the assembled press a rundown of the events of earlier that day; the Prime Minister met President Sarkozy in No10 and then went on to the Emirates Stadium for...
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: President Sarkozy State Visit, Catholic Succession and Statistics
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on the UK-France Summit
The Charity Commission, the independent regulator for charities in England and Wales, has welcomed amendments to the Housing and Regeneration Bill.
British summer time will begin on Sunday 30 March 2008 at 1am GMT throughout European Union Member States. The clocks go forward an extra hour; this means that at 1am (British Summer Time) the UK will move to 2am...
2007 Q4: UK deficit narrows
Mrs Anne Pringle CMG has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Russian Federation in succession to Sir Anthony Brenton KCMG who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mrs Pringle will take up her...
The 2012 homelessness support project was set up to support local authorities to achieve the national homelessness target to abolish priority need by 2012. The report is independent of government and is by the two...
Supporting People Matters: Issue 27 - March 2008
Homelessness Monitoring Group Report - March 2008
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (James Purnell) has made the following Statement.
I am today able to announce the annual performance targets in 2008-09 for the executive...
My right honourable friend the Minister of State for Employment and Welfare Reform (Stephen Timms) has made the following Statement.
On behalf of the Secretary of State, I have signed regulations made under...
My honourable friend the Minister of State for Pensions Reform (Mike O'Brien) has made the following Statement.
This Statement is an update for the House on the progress made in implementing the changes...
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and I today welcome the publication of the report of the Byron review of the risks to children of potentially harmful or inappropriate material on the internet...
It is proposed to serve a defence on 28 March 2008 in response to the claim brought in the High Court against the Ministry of Defence by Dawood Salim Musa Al-Maliki—on his own behalf and as executor of ...
I represented the United Kingdom at this month's Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Brussels. The Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Environment, Richard Lochhead, also attended.
The Council...
In June last year, the Government launched a fifteen-week consultation on proposals for the CRC, inviting views on how the UK Government and devolved Administrations should implement the UK CRC. The overall response...
The latest report on the implementation of the Sino-British joint declaration on Hong Kong was published today. Copies have been placed in the Library of the House. A copy of the report is also available on the...
I am pleased to announce that Her Majesty has reappointed Nicholas Hardwick as Chairman of the Independent Police Complaints Commission under the provisions of the Police Reform Act 2002.
Nicholas Hardwick...
The Government's plans to reform the coroner system were set out in the draft Coroners Bill, which was published in June 2006. Extensive consultation since then has helped to refine several policy areas. Today...
The Cabinet Office has today published "Public Bodies 2007" which lists all non-departmental public bodies (NDPB) sponsored by the UK Government as at 31 March 2007. "Public Bodies 2007" also provides summary...
The Highways Agency's Business Plan for 2008-09 has been published today. Copies of the business plan have been placed in the Libraries of both Houses.
This statement is an update for the House on the progress made in implementing the changes to the financial assistance scheme (FAS) following the Government announcement on 17 December 2007.
Progress made...
On behalf of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, I have signed regulations made under Part 1 of the Welfare Reform Act 2007, which are laid before the House today. This is an important set of regulations...
I am today able to announce the annual performance targets in 2008-09 for the executive agencies of the Department for Work and Pensions. The targets I have agreed are set out below.
Further information...
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families and I wish to make the following statement to the House. It concerns the Government's response to recommendations made by the coroners...
What about old fashioned charrabangs pulled by donkeys? Much better than polluting buses and in keeping with rural tradition.
The other side of this coin is that additional development will take place in market towns, which may expand to a greater extent than residents regard as desirable, placing pressure on services (including...
Thanks John, some good points. I'll pass your comments on to Trevor and his team.
The average worker in the UK gets 5 weeks holiday per year, the average...
Hail and well met denizens of the night. Alex Lester aka The Darklord is...
Children are being exploited and used as full time carers for their family...
The mighty bow is one of the proudest symbols of Britains great history,...
I have started this petition to campaign about lazy roadworkers. They work a...
Recent changes to the provision of legal aid services has meant that law...
Why does it happen time and time again that disabled children/adults have to...
As a matter of principle children should have the same rights and freedoms...
Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, has approved the re-appointment of six of our Commissioners.
Ivan Lewis, Minister for Care Services, today announced three new measures to strengthen the protection of vulnerable older people in the care system.
Statistical Press Notice. Trends in children's and young people's care: emergency admission statistics
I feel that mobile speed cameras should be banned in britain. I feel that i...
There has been a lot of damage done to the Manchester bus system (and beyond...
I recently had a son born asleep at 27 weeks due to severe spina bifida. I...
It may be obvious with the amount of parents and guardians puchasing violent...
My petition is to stop all these hundreds of cameras being put up outside...
- Action Plan For Geography To Be Extended By Three Years -
The Church of England has come up with an innovative solution to help rural communities keep post office services.
The Church of England, the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church...
The Prime Minister and French President Nicolas Sarkozy, have promised new support to provide school places for 16 million children in Africa.
The UK and France will work more closely together "at the heart of a global Europe", the Prime Minister has said.
Two thirds of households recycle their food waste when councils provide a weekly collection, along with fortnightly residual waste collection, research has found.
Ivan Lewis, Minister for Care Services, today announced three new measures to strengthen the protection of vulnerable older people in the care system.
The Highways Agency has today published its annual Business Plan for 2008-09, setting out how it plans to create a more sustainable, reliable and safer strategic road network.
A fleet of new Airbus A330-200s will replace the RAF's TriStar and VC-10 aircraft under a £13 billion PFI deal signed today with AirTanker Ltd, announced Baroness Taylor, the Minister for Defence Equipment...
Eleven successive years of above inflation grant increases from Government - and a continued threat of tough action against excessive increases - have led to the lowest increase in council tax for 14 years, and ...
The adjudicator, Dr Philip Hunter, agreed a proposal to establish a Trust for Kemnal Technology College, Bromley. Bromley Local Authority opposed the proposal because it felt that the arrangement might distract ...
The Government has decided to farm out contracts to recover alleged debts to...
Having a garage or off street parking or a view should not be grounds for...
Halt any further motorway construction which is destroying the countryside...
'...to put the word 'education' back in the titles of the government departments dealing with schools, colleges and universities. This symbolic act will embolden parents, teachers, lecturers - and all those committed...
Her Honour Ann Felicity Goddard QC retired as a Senior Circuit Judge on 15 March 2008.
With only weeks to go before the regional heats of Enterprising Britain 2008 close, enterprise hotspots from across the UK are being urged to get their entries in quickly.
The Prime Minister has welcomed French President Nicolas Sarkozy to Downing Street on the second day of his state visit to the UK.
The poorest, most disabled people in society will be given more financial support from the Government, while other disabled and long-term ill people who could work will get greater help to find employment, Secretary...
The Home Secretary has today announced that Her Majesty has approved the reappointment of Nicholas Hardwick as Chairman of the Independent Police Complaints Commission for a further period of 5 years.
There was good news for bus passengers in Rochdale today, as Transport Minister Rosie Winterton announced up to £10 million of Government support for a new £11.5 million bus station, developed...
Ofwat today published its guidance for companies on how it will go about setting price limits for customers' water and sewerage bills for five years from 2010-15. It takes account of responses to its consultation...
Alcohol consumption is is increasing, and we are being told to moderate, but...
The SIA currently do not renew a license - they force you to re-apply. They...
NB: NOT BEING PREJUDICE IN ANY WAY - The SIA is allowing many people - who...
Most front-line SIA licensees (officers/door supervisors etc) cannot see the...
STATISTICAL PRESS RELEASE
Ed Balls and Andy Burnham today welcomed the Byron Review of the risks to children of potentially harmful or inappropriate material on the internet and in video games. Accepting all Dr Byron's recommendations, they...
Byron Review - Children and New Technology
Nick Hardwick has been re-appointed as Chairman of the Independent Police Complaints Commission it was announced by the Home Secretary today (27 March 2008).
The vast majority of people (88%) who know of the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) believe they would be treated fairly if they personally complained.
Work to remove the remaining section of MSC Napoli from Lyme Bay will begin in early May 2008. The remaining part of the stern section of the vessel remains aground in Lyme Bay with a list of 40 degrees to starboard...
Work to remove the remaining section of MSC Napoli from Lyme Bay will begin in early May 2008. The remaining part of the stern section of the vessel remains aground in Lyme Bay with a list of 40 degrees to starboard...
Asked if he could confirm reports that a deal had been finalised on a future strategic tanker aircraft and that the announcement would be made during Sarkozy's visit, the PMS said that it would be best to wait until...
Asked for the Prime Minister's view on European Defence, the PMS said that there were longstanding procedures in place by which European countries could cooperate on defence mechanisms, going back to the San Marlo...
Asked if the Prime Minister supported the Committee's decision to appeal the decision on MP's expenses, the PMS replied that this was a matter for the Committee; as we had said consistently, the Prime Minister is...
Asked about the Financial Standards Authority (FSA) and their report into Northern Rock, the PMS said that the Government welcomed the fact that the FSA had conducted what was a very thorough review and was taking...
Asked when President Sarkozy would be addressing both Houses, the PMS said it would be 4pm. Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with the President that we should be working together with the US to push the value ...