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30 June 2008

Speech by the economic secretary to the treasury, kitty ussher mp to the all party parliamentary group on credit unions, 30 june 2008
seen at 20:24, 30 June in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Check Against Delivery
Abandoned vessel prompts search for lone crewman
seen at 19:42, 30 June in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
At 11.15 this morning (Monday) Falmouth Coastguard received a call from a fishing vessel, the 'Maria Louise' reporting that they had come across an abandoned vessel drifting 23 miles West North West from Trevose...
'...give more detailed consideration to the qualities of all the members of his government before he makes appointments' -- Wilf Forgham
seen at 19:14, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
to ensure that the method of appointment confirms that capability and...
'...Conduct a full and all-encompassing public inquiry into the running of the Benefits Delivery Centres across the UK' -- Miss Ruth Mobbs
seen at 19:14, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a reluctant patron of the Benefits system, myself and countless others...
'...ensure extra VAT revenue from increases in fuel prices over the past 12 months should be spent on transport or renewable energy' -- Peter Lawton
seen at 19:14, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For every penny that pump prices rise, HM Revenue and Customs takes an extra...
'...Make councils to trim back hedges and trees by road signs and junctions more often' -- Helen Watts
seen at 19:14, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Overgrown trees and hedges by junctions have caused accidents. Also people...
Artist's resale rights: the derogation for deceased artists
seen at 19:12, 30 June in UK Intellectual Property Office News - national (Our copy).
The UK Intellectual Property Office has today launched a consultation to assess the likely impact of Artist's Resale Right and the derogation for deceased artists on the UK art market.
First study of its kind into greenhouse gas emissions from farms
seen at 19:11, 30 June in Natural England (Our copy).
The first study of its kind to provide detailed measurement of greenhouse gas emissions from farms in England has revealed�big differences from one agricultural sector to another.
Next steps on carbon capture readiness and uk demonstration competition
seen at 19:05, 30 June in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The four bidders that have pre-qualified in the Government's carbon capture and storage (CCS) demonstration competition were named by Business Secretary John Hutton today. He also announced publication of a consultation...
Next stage for nhs: highest quality care for all
seen at 18:34, 30 June in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Darzi: Giving patients more say and staff more freedom to shape high quality care round patients' needs.
New constitution to secure the nhs for the future
seen at 18:33, 30 June in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
A draft Constitution that enshrines the principles and values of the NHS for the future was published today for consultation by the Secretary of State for Health, Alan Johnson.
Mod places £250 million contracts for support of navy supply ships
seen at 18:26, 30 June in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The MoD has today placed contracts valued at around £250 million with companies owning shipyards in the north west, north east and south west of England for the long-term maintenance of a fleet of navy...
Government transport agency commended by international 'green' award judges
seen at 18:07, 30 June in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT CAR AND DESPATCH AGENCY
Ofwat today revoked aquavitae (uk) limited's water supply licence.
seen at 18:01, 30 June in Water Services Regulation Authority News - national (Our copy).
This action follows a seven-day period where Aquavitae had the opportunity to provide Ofwat with compelling reasons why its water supply licence should not be withdrawn. The company raised no objections.
'...Give funding to every Council in England to allow Primary Schools to create a St George's Day Parade' -- Darren Spink
seen at 17:15, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I want the Government to give funding to Councils which will allow Primary...
'...reconsider law that prevents automatic British citizenship to Grandchildren born out of UK but who have British born grandparents and parent/s who hold British citizenship.' -- Peter Taylor
seen at 17:15, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All children, grandchildren, even great grandchildren of British born...
'...Scrap any targets regarding race when recruiting staff' -- Greg Foster
seen at 17:15, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am white and had a four month gap between jobs as was made redundant. The...
'...Make army adverts/commercials illegal so kids aren't inspired to carry guns...' -- Louis P. Burns aka Lugh
seen at 17:15, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
One way of doing away with or diminishing gun crime in Britain would be to...
'...to set up a Public Enquiry to investigate the effects of the drug diethylstilboestrol(DES) on women' -- Nick de Bois & Barbara Killick
seen at 17:15, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
(DES (diethylstilboestrol) is a synthetic oestrogen that was prescribed to...
'...add a parenting rights section to the Disability Discrimination Act 2005' -- Joanna Karpasea-Jones
seen at 17:15, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The right for a disabled person to parent a child without prejudice is not...
'...legislate to protect the welfare of animals being reared for sale in supermarkets, particularly chickens, so that there is a minimum standard of welfare required which meets the 'five freedoms' of the Farm Animal Welfare Council and prevents unnecessa
seen at 17:15, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...legislate to protect the welfare of animals being reared for sale in supermarkets, particularly chickens, so that there is a minimum standard of welfare required which meets the 'five freedoms' of the Farm Animal...
'...Not go to war with Iran' -- Joe Hockaday
seen at 17:15, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With hawks and the mass media beating the drums of war with Iran, we the...
'...stop the US gaining greater access to the personal information of British citizens.' -- Michael Palmer
seen at 17:15, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It was revealed recently in the New York Times that the US and the EU are...
'...Increase state benefit payments in line with the increased cost of living' -- David Thorp
seen at 17:15, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
State benefits are supposed to pay claimants a rate that is sufficient to...
'...Make the Banks change the current Cheque processing procedures, and start doing it within 2 days like our European counterparts.' -- Jordan Taylor
seen at 17:15, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Most European banks, and in the US and Canada, process cheques on the day or...
'...make it easier for under 16's to get a job' -- Ryan Murphy
seen at 17:15, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is to make it easier for under 16 year olds to get a job....
'...make smoking illegal without a smoking-permit.' -- A Connolly
seen at 17:15, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We propose that smoking any tobacco-based products be made illegal without a...
'...Ban religious grooming in nurseries and schools.' -- Steve
seen at 17:15, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There should be a ban in nurseries and schools on grooming children that...
'...Stop Child Allowance after third child to stop abuse of system' -- Gary Baines
seen at 17:15, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Stop Child Allowance after third child to stop people making it a career...
'...intervene in the case of the recently refused Visa Application request to visit the United Kingdom, by the U.S. Citizen and International Businesswoman Martha Stewart.' -- William Staeton
seen at 17:15, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Given that she poses absolutely no threat to the UK nor it's citizens, has...
'...Stop the proposed housing development on green belt in South Gloucestershire' -- Michael Dimery
seen at 17:15, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are plans to turn a great swathe of green belt land near Bristol into...
'...abolish peadophiles and child murderers having anonymity and a new identity, any physical or sexual harm to children must incur a lifelong prison sentence, they will never be reformed.' -- gennive woolston
seen at 17:15, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Child batterers, molestors, predators and murderers are evil to the core,...
'...Require all businesses to give at least one genuine address on their literature' -- Ian Moseley
seen at 17:15, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Current legislation requires a geographic address without defining that...
'...set up a broadly based Royal Commission into the current state of the scientific evidence world-wide for the existence of global warming.' -- Alexander John Wilson
seen at 17:15, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The evidence for so-called global warming is to say the least contradictory...
'...Change Benefit payments for Asylum Seekers' -- Darren Hunnam
seen at 17:15, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All Asylum Seekers should only get benefit payments in the form of vouchers...
'...Change the law for children born in UK before 1st July 2006 to go under either nationality of parents (if english) to get a UK passport' -- Michelle bailey
seen at 17:15, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As described from Identity and Passport Service. British passports are...
'...Give all Asylum Seekers lie detector tests' -- Darren Hunnam
seen at 17:15, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All Asylum Seekers should be given a lie detector test to ensure they are...
'...enforce the part of The Admissions Code relevant to school uniform to ensure that parents have a choice of supplier, cost and quality.' -- Anita Bromley
seen at 17:15, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Following the report by the OFT stating that uniforms are too expensive and...
'...Impose immediate controls on hedge funds to limit their speculation on vital areas such as banking and insurance and on commodities such as oil and foodstuffs' -- Lewis Esson
seen at 17:15, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Impose immediate controls on hedge funds to limit their speculation on vital areas such as banking and insurance and on commodities such as oil and foodstuffs' -- Lewis Esson
Retirement of a designated immigration judge - olson
seen at 17:12, 30 June in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
Designated Immigration Judge Alan John Olson retires on 30 June 2008.
£23 million boost to rural plans to support the diploma announced
seen at 17:05, 30 June in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
- New employers engaged to help deliver subject-based Diplomas - New guidance to involve independent schools in Diploma
Miscellaneous
seen at 16:34, 30 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister saw himself as a show court player, the PMS said that if journalists didn't mind he would lob that one back over the net.Asked if the Prime Minister would attend the Wimbledon final if...
G8 Summit
seen at 16:34, 30 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there were any meetings planned ahead of the G8 Summit and what the Prime Minister's top priorities were for the summit, the PMS said that the main issues for the G8 Summit were global economy, oil and ...
Zimbabwe
seen at 16:34, 30 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister would be speaking to anyone today about Zimbabwe, the PMS said that we were in close contact with both leaders in the region and our international partners. As journalists were aware, ...
Scotland
seen at 16:34, 30 June in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister had to say about Alex Salmond's comments regarding Wendy Alexander's resignation, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said that any questions relating to Wendy Alexander and her departure...
Morning press briefing from 30 June 2008
seen at 16:33, 30 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Scotland, Zimbabwe, G8 summit and miscellaneous
PM visits nurse-led hospital
seen at 16:33, 30 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has paid a visit to Leatherhead Community hospital, the first hospital to be run by nurses and therapists, in conjunction with the launch of Lord Darzi's report on the future of the NHS.
Vulnerable people to benefit as majority of local councils make third sector a top priority
seen at 16:31, 30 June in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
The most vulnerable people in local communities stand to benefit more than ever from the support of charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises, now that a majority of England's local councils have made it...
Renewed commitment to wildlife will help poorer communities worldwide
seen at 16:28, 30 June in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Wildlife projects across the globe are set to benefit from a commitment to funding for the next three years, Wildlife Minister Joan Ruddock announced today.
Tackling drugs changing lives awards launched in brighton
seen at 16:21, 30 June in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Those who go that extra mile to tackle drug use to change lives and transform communities should be nominated for an award, Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker urged today.
Defence estates release development plan - 2008 to 2031
seen at 16:19, 30 June in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The MoD have today released the Defence Estate Development Plan, which draws together strategies for the continued rationalisation, development and improvement of the estate and military accommodation over the next...
Oft refers 'video on-demand' joint venture between bbc worldwide, itv and channel four
seen at 16:17, 30 June in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has today referred the proposed video on demand (VOD) joint venture between BBC Worldwide Limited (BBCW), ITV plc (ITV) and Channel 4 Television Corporation (Channel 4) - also known as Project 'Kangaroo' - ...
Manor of northstead
seen at 16:16, 30 June in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today appointed David Marshall to be Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead.
'...Allow the development of a martial arts training centre for young people in Faldingworth' -- Nigel Singleton
seen at 15:11, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The local planning department is trying to block an application to redevelop...
'...Ban the use of any mobile phone including hands free when a vehcle is in motion' -- MARTIN BURD
seen at 15:11, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Scientific evidence shows that the use of a mobile phone (of any description...
'...improve the accuracy of media reporting of courtroom proceedings - preferably, ban it all together' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 15:11, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The case today, of a man, cleared of murdering Robert McCartney, who was...
'...erect a safety camera on Lincoln Road, near to Holdingham Roundabout in Sleaford, Lincolnshire; in response to the recent fatality of Elliot Lowe' -- Peter O'Rourke
seen at 15:11, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On 25th June 2008, Elliot Lowe, aged 20, lost his life to a speeding van...
'...Recognise The Cult of Re as an official religion' -- Daniel Moore
seen at 15:11, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Recognise The Cult of Re as an official peaceful rapidly growing religion
'...to stop the misuse of ASBOs for minor, petty reasons and limit them to people charged with non fatal offences 1861' -- Elliott Whitehead
seen at 15:11, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This request is for a change in the law to have higher criteria necessary...
'...abolish London to Paris and Brussels flights in favour of using the Eurostar, in a bid to help tackle climate change.' -- Joel Boissevain
seen at 15:11, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We want to abolish London (Heathrow) to Paris (CDG) and London to Brussels...
'...KEEP GORDEN' -- clive hawkins
seen at 15:11, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Everyone in all the newspapers are running Gorden off. BUT THEY SHOULD...
'...end the excessive charges imposed by BT for prisoners phoning in prisons.' -- David Ganz
seen at 15:11, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Despite the Minister for Justice Ms Eagle talking about "Prices benchmarked...
'...Stop the control of noise pollution and disorderly behaviour being with by the Environmental Health and return control to the Police Forces' -- Ivan Porteous
seen at 15:11, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We live adjacent to a Public House and are sick and tired of the behaviour...
'...Allow taxpayers to opt out of funding the Royal Family and choose to donate that money to a cause of their choosing' -- Huw Jones
seen at 15:11, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Rather than pay 66p each towards the funding of a Royal Family those of use...
'...Actively support and fund the proposed east west rail link between Oxford and Cambridge' -- Simon Brandon
seen at 15:11, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The arc between Oxford and East Anglia is an area of major growth, both...
'...Promote car sharing more actively .' -- Geoffrey May
seen at 15:10, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
More needs to be done , I think , to promote car sharing as a fuel-saving...
'...Raise the issue of discrimination/ presecution of Copts very firmly with officials of the Egyptian govenment.' -- Ibrahim Habib Ibrahim
seen at 15:10, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Dear Mr. Brown. We are writing to complain about the treatment of Copts at...
'...Permit Qualified Aromatherapists and Wiccan Practitioners To Treat Animals' -- Karen Stapleton
seen at 15:10, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The practice of aromatherapy is recorded from Egyptian times, so we can...
'...Return Britain's Relationship With The European Union To That Of Trading Partner Only' -- Kenneth Chadwick
seen at 15:10, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the 1975 referendum the 'Common Market' as it was then known was sold to...
'...amend the Equality Bill so that employers are able by law to positively discriminate in favour of white, British men' -- Mark Pitt
seen at 15:10, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Equality Bill, as proposed by Harriet Harman should be modified so that...
'...Increase Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) and Maternity Allowance (MA)' -- Graham Woodward
seen at 15:10, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is to try to raise current Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) and...
'...put recycling bins in every fast food resturant and cafe in the UK' -- Jasmine Grewal
seen at 15:10, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe we should have a recycling bin in every fast food resturant and...
'...Make individuals who undertake part time work in order to support study Tax exempt.' -- Adam Veck
seen at 15:10, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Allow indivuals who have to work part time to support their study to be paid...
'...Re-think our current CCTV culture' -- Murat Aysan
seen at 15:10, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Time for a major overhaul where we: *Remove CCTV camera's which have failed...
'...amending the Communication Act 2003 to providing 100% sign language provision on Television' -- John Savva
seen at 15:10, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is no increase of 5% of sign language provision over 10 years on...
'...Ban the sale and use of "Glue Traps" immediately.' -- Anna Stanley
seen at 15:10, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
"Glue traps" are arguably the worst method of pest control in terms of...
'...Use a recipricol system for border control for all AMERICANS entering the UK' -- Julian Gardner
seen at 15:10, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As the American government is about to force the European Union to give more...
'...Make private landlords more accountably for their tenants behaviour' -- Karen Keith
seen at 15:10, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Make private landlords more accountably for their tenants behaviour if they...
'...We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to Remove Coltishal in North Norfolk from the list of proposed Eco Towns.' -- Mark Page
seen at 15:10, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The poposal to develop an eco-town at Coltishall is ill considered for many...
'...Impliment compulsory periodic Theory Driving Tests for All Licence holders in the UK' -- Alan Swannack
seen at 15:10, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I submitt that a theory test taken every 5 to 10 years by All drivers in the...
'...increase the maximum towing width (2.3m)of a trailer behind a vehicle of 3499kg or less' -- james-gary smith
seen at 15:10, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the current maximum towing width of a vehicle with a MGVW less than 3500kg...
'...To allow Facial Feminisation Surgery for trans women and Mastectomy for transmen to be funded on the NHS nationwide' -- Stephanie Butterfield
seen at 15:10, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many transsexual men and women face prejudice every day, this comes in the...
'...Lobby FIFA to change the venue of 2010 World Cup due to South Africa's inaction to resolve Zimbabwe crisis.' -- Peter Taylor
seen at 15:10, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Key to changing the situation in Zimbabwe lies mainly with South Africa....
Retirement of district judge martyn rhodes
seen at 15:08, 30 June in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
District Judge Rhodes retired as a District Judge on 28 June 2008.
Sir jim rose to review goals on early literacy
seen at 15:05, 30 June in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Children's Minister Beverley Hughes today announced that Sir Jim Rose has been asked to review two of the milestones set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage as part of his review of the primary curriculum.
New tote chair appointed
seen at 13:16, 30 June in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
Mike Smith has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Tote, Minister for Sport Gerry Sutcliffe announced today.
Small reduction in fatal injuries at work no reason for complacency, says hse
seen at 13:04, 30 June in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
- Every week 4 people die at work in Great Britain-
Reforms to provide access to affordable credit
seen at 12:58, 30 June in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Kitty Ussher MP, today confirmed Government plans to make it easier for families to access the affordable credit options offered by credit unions by removing the red tape restricting...
Target shake up delivers stronger focus on issues that matter to the public
seen at 12:47, 30 June in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
* ENGLAND'S TOP LOCAL PRIORITIES REVEALED TODAY *
New research reveals public support for the development of eco-towns by a ratio of 5:1
seen at 12:47, 30 June in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Housing Minister outlines second phase of eco-towns consultation
'...Prohibit the sale of second hand used motorcycle crash helmets' -- Steve Wood
seen at 12:20, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We wish the sale of second hand used crash helmets to be prohibited. There...
'...lift the ban on learning disability athletes competeting in British sports championships/uk schools games' -- karen selman
seen at 12:20, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The ban on learning disabilities has had a serous effect on athletes with a...
'...reconsider the decision to downgrade A&E services and remove maternity, neonatel / special care and childrens' units at St Richards Hospital, Chichester.' -- DEREK SWEETSUR
seen at 12:20, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The decision to have one main hospital for West Sussex in Worthing is flawed...
'...Make BioEthanol (E85) a viable alternative to Petrol' -- Gary McGuinness
seen at 12:20, 30 June in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This sustainable fuel is being sold at a rate which is always 2p/litre...
Achieving Rural Devolution, The Role of Rural Councillors - MJ Article
seen at 12:13, 30 June in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Cicera Pope, of our Active and Inclusive Representation and Decision-Making team, has written this article for MJ magazine about how devolved...

Chief coastguard's commendations for gloucestershire and oxfordshire flooding involvement
seen at 12:08, 30 June in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Members of the Burnham on Sea, Weston-super-Mare, Cleevdon, Portishead and Sharpness Coastguard Rescue Teams will be awarded with Chief Coastguard commendations next Tuesday for their efforts during the Gloucestershire...
PM welcomes 'bold vision' for NHS
seen at 11:42, 30 June in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
New NHS reform plans provide a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to make it one of the world's best health systems, the Prime Minister has said.
Economy: Index of Services
seen at 11:42, 30 June in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
0.3% 3 monthly rise into April
Plans to mark the third anniversary of the london bombings
seen at 11:36, 30 June in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
The third anniversary of the 7 July bombings in London will be marked by a public act of remembrance and opportunities for private reflection, Tessa Jowell, the Government Minister responsible for humanitarian assistance...
Sussex schoolchildren spell out waste ambitions to government minister
seen at 11:35, 30 June in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Tackling waste is on the agenda at all ages, with children presenting their thoughts on the issue to Environment Minister Joan Ruddock outside No 10 Downing Street today.
Advice to drivers - a43 closure and diversions for the british grand prix at silverstone, northants, july 4-6
seen at 11:28, 30 June in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Drivers planning to use the A43 in Northamptonshire during the weekend of the British Grand Prix are advised to plan their journey and keep up to date with the latest road conditions.
Oft takes away credit licence from debt management business
seen at 11:23, 30 June in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has revoked the consumer credit licence of Matthew St John Crossley trading as the Debt Advisory Company. Through his websites www.thedebtadvisorycompany.co.uk and www.advisorsondebt.co.uk, Mr Crossley advertised...
Key 2007 Road Accident Statistics
seen at 11:18, 30 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Provides provisional numbers of accidents and casualties (with police force and council figures), and overall Scottish trends and progress towards the casualty reduction targets for the year 2010.
Aspiring to Excellence- Scottish Government Consultation on Professor Sir John Tooke's Recommendations: Analysis of Consultation Responses
seen at 11:18, 30 June in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
An analysis of consultaion responses to Sir John Tooke's report on Modernising Medical Careers, January 2008.
Yacht jams emergency communications
seen at 03:56, 30 June in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
This evening (Sunday) a yacht in the English Channel was unknowingly broadcasting continuously on VHF Channel 16. The signal was effectively jamming all emergency communications in mid Channel and affecting the ...
Appointment of two circuit judges : wood and redgrave
seen at 03:15, 30 June in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has appointed Simon Edward Wood 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...
Retirement of his honour judge ensor
seen at 03:15, 30 June in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
His Honour Judge Ensor will retire as a Circuit Judge on 30 June 2008. Notes for the Editor
Retirement of his honour judge farnworth
seen at 03:15, 30 June in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
His Honour Judge Farnworth will retire as a Circuit Judge on 30 June 2008.