TGS


10 April 2008

Yemen travel advice
seen at 22:47, 10 April in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has changed its travel advice for Yemen. Due to increased violent criminal activity we now advise against all but essential travel to the East Coast, Bartica and the tourist resorts...
Launch of mendips geological maps and guidebooks
seen at 21:12, 10 April in British Geological Survey News - national (Our copy).
At a launch held at the Wells and Mendips Museum, the British Geological Survey (BGS) announced the publication of two brand-new geological maps and guidebooks that feature one of Britain's most popular and beautiful...
Connecting, Influencing, Improving: Case studies from the West Durham Rural Pathfinder
seen at 19:04, 10 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

The lessons from the West Durham Rural Pathfinder have been published by Natural England in a series of case studies:

Boosting the Knowledge Economy

Seeking...

Furniture drug smugglers jailed for 50 years
seen at 17:48, 10 April in Revenue and Customs Prosecution Office News - national (Our copy).
Four men were sentenced today to a total of 50 years in prison at Isleworth Crown Court for their parts in the smuggling of over 6kgs of pure cocaine into the UK.
Man overboard from tanker near felixstowe
seen at 17:31, 10 April in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
At 1000 this morning Thames Coastguard received a call from the agents of a tanker, the 'Baltic Sky 1' reporting that they had a missing crew member that they suspected may have fallen overboard.
'...Demand Action from African Leaders to persuade Robert Mugabe to relinquish power' -- Neil Ferguson
seen at 17:09, 10 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is quite clear following the Presidential elections that Mugabe has lost...
'...give offenders released from prison priority housing and more help to stop re offending' -- david hedley
seen at 17:09, 10 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
people released from prison have no housing and no financial help to get...
'...Ensure that all employees have statutory protection for unfair dismissal after three months service.' -- Catherine Price
seen at 17:09, 10 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Current employment rights offer no effective protection against unfair...
Thanks for your comments. I'll pass them onto...
seen at 16:59, 10 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your comments. I'll pass them onto our Sustainable Communities team, and ask one of them to respond.
Job Description: Programme Manager, Sustainable Rural Communities in the 21st Century
seen at 16:59, 10 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

This is the job description for the Programme Manager role, in our Sustainable Rural Communities in the 21st Century team.

Job Description: Senior Officer, Representation and Decision Making
seen at 16:59, 10 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

This is the job description for the Senior Officer role, in our Representation and Decision Making team.

I notice that you specifying a fisrt degree as...
seen at 16:59, 10 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
I notice that you specifying a fisrt degree as an essential requirement.  Many people over, e.g.,not have a degree, but may have HNDs, or equivalent and/orch relevant e.  Will they be excluded...
Thanks for pointing this out. I've just spoken...
seen at 16:59, 10 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for pointing this out. I've just spoken to our HR team, and the job description should ask for 'first degree or other relevant qualifications or experience'. Sorry for the confusion.
The job description has now been updated
seen at 16:59, 10 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
The job description has now been updated
Cornish children beat life odds thanks to 60 years of nhs care
seen at 16:14, 10 April in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The positive impact of life-long care delivered by the NHS is revealed today in a unique project that traced the health history of a class of Cornish school children from 60 years ago.
Change of her majesty's ambassador to the republic of ecuador
seen at 16:12, 10 April in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Mrs Linda Cross MBE has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Ecuador in succession to Mr Bernard Whiteside MBE, who has retired from the Diplomatic Service. Mrs Cross will take up her appointment...
The Non-Domestic Rating (Telecommunications and Canals) (Scotland) Order 2008 - Consultation Responses
seen at 16:03, 10 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Responses to the consultation on the Non-Domestic Rating (Telecommunications and Canals)(Scotland)Amendment Order 2008
Ro-ro 'riverdance' to be dismantled on site
seen at 15:30, 10 April in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
After a lengthy evaluation process, the owner of the Riverdance ferry, now lying on Blackpool beach, has produced plans to dismantle the ship in situ on the grounds that this represents the best option available...
'...allow Ukrainian citizens to travel to the UK without needing a visa.' -- Martin Kneen
seen at 15:08, 10 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I find it strange that in September 2005 the Ukrainian government announced...
'...Invest more money into athletics clubs' -- Charlotte Feasey
seen at 15:08, 10 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Invest more money into athletics clubs' -- Charlotte Feasey
'...Give children with siblings in high schools priority to make sure siblings attend the same school' -- Helen Watts
seen at 15:08, 10 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the selection process for high/secondary schools, children with older...
'...educate the 77 m children with no schooling - education as an alternative to war' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 15:08, 10 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Education is not prioritised in international aid - most care is of an...
'...abandon any plans for a British international Olympic torch relay in 2012.' -- Thomas Dawkins
seen at 15:08, 10 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The continuing international Olympic torch relay for the Beijing Olympics...
'...Significantly reduce the amount of carbon emissions by supermarkets by scrapping the right to trade of all shops currently restricted to six hours trading. Also to remove the right of movement on public roads to all vehicles over 4 tons laden weight d
seen at 15:08, 10 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Repealing Sunday trading laws would not as big companies say damage their...
'...Allow the HSE greater resources to make our place of work safer' -- Tim Haycock
seen at 15:08, 10 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I feel that the HSE should be given the resource to inspect more workplaces...
'...Give UK Border Agency greater powers to allow effective control at ports' -- Peter Wright
seen at 15:08, 10 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A request that when drafting a new act of parliament for the new UK Border...
'...oppose the closure of Castle House Accrington' -- Davina Gregson
seen at 15:08, 10 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On the 29 February 2008 HMRC announced the closure of Castle House...
'...stop wasting tax payers money on opening another doctors practice and walk in centre in South Birmingham' -- Elaine Allington
seen at 15:08, 10 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With sufficent funding GP's will embrace extended opening hours and give an...
'...request that the DSA continues to provide motorcycle test facilities in the Barrow-in-Furness and the South Lakes areas in compliance with its policy that most motorcycle test customers should be able to reach their nearest test centre within 45 minut
seen at 15:08, 10 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the end of September 2008 the DSA are closing the motorcycle test centres...
Appointment of chair to the National Heritage Memorial Fund
seen at 13:08, 10 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has appointed Jenny Abramsky CBE to the board of the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) as Chair designate.
New sa podcast for agents
seen at 12:17, 10 April in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has launched the latest in its series of award-winning podcasts for tax agents and intermediaries.
Changes will help protect vulnerable agency workers
seen at 12:11, 10 April in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The most vulnerable agency workers will today have greater protection with new Government changes tightening up rules and targeting rogue agencies, along with changes to help ensure aspiring models and actors aren...
Economy: UK Trade
seen at 11:46, 10 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Deficit narrowed to £4.4bn in February
Standards committee issues principles to govern parliament's review of mps' allowances - mps should lead by example
seen at 11:28, 10 April in Committee On Standards In Public Life News - national (Our copy).
The Committee for Standards in Public Life today published a set of principles which it believes should be followed in the review of MPs' allowances currently being carried out by Parliament.
Safeguarding Children in Scotland who may have been Trafficked
seen at 11:26, 10 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation on a Scottish guidance document which seeks to provide agencies and professionals with guidance to ensure that they can identify, assess and support the needs of children who may have been trafficked...
'...Pay Council Workers decent cost of living' -- Nicola Jones
seen at 11:22, 10 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Pay Council Workers decent cost of living' -- Nicola Jones
'...Encourage a major bid to bring WWE Wrestlemania to a British city' -- Lewis Brown
seen at 11:22, 10 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
WWE Wrestlemania is one of the most watched annual events in the world. Such...
'...Charge all foreign national non residents for healthcare' -- Andrew Lindsay
seen at 11:22, 10 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Sign this petition if you beleive that the only people who should be...
'...support the campaign by Terry Pratchett and the Alzheimer's Research Trust for a drastic increase in public funding for dementia research.' -- Andrew Scheuber
seen at 11:22, 10 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Only £11 is spent on UK research into Alzheimer's for every person affected...
'...make it mandatory to screen children in school at the start of reseption, year 3 and year 7' -- Shahista (shaz) Ahmed
seen at 11:22, 10 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Some children and young people go through school feeling like a failure,...
Stornoway coastguard co-ordinate search for two people on skye
seen at 10:38, 10 April in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Late yesterday evening Swansea Coastguard received a 999 telephone call from a woman in Birmingham who had received a text message from her daughter who was holidaying on the Isle of Skye, reporting that she and...
G8 must press for action on food crisis - PM
seen at 00:03, 10 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has called upon the G8 to press international institutions such as the United Nations to take action on a growing crisis in global food prices.