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31 July 2008

'...Restore the Most Illustrious Order of St Patrick' -- T W Ferres
seen at 22:12, 31 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
The Most Illustrious Order of St Patrick was the third most senior order of... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Adjudicator publishes a decision on an objection to the admission arrangements of mirfield free grammar and sixth form school
seen at 20:01, 31 July in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national.
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on an objection by Kirklees Council to the admission arrangements of the Mirfield Free Grammar and 6th Form School. Kirklees had objected to Mirfield... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Afghanistan defence worker jailed for five years for heroin smuggling
seen at 19:33, 31 July in HM Revenue & Customs News - national.
An electrician with an American defence contractor was jailed for five years after he was caught with £46,500 worth of heroin as he checked-in for a military flight from Afghanistan to the UK.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Afghanistan defence worker jailed for five years for heroin smuggling
seen at 19:33, 31 July in HM Revenue & Customs News - national.
An electrician with an American defence contractor was jailed for five years after he was caught with £46,500 worth of heroin as he checked-in for a military flight from Afghanistan to the UK.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...PREVENT UNQUALIFIED ACCOUNTANTS, TAX AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS PROVIDING SERVICES UNLESS THEY HAVE PROFESSIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS.' -- Donovan Cleary
seen at 19:29, 31 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
Lawyers must have Professional Qualifications but anyone can currently... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...create 'no-knife' zones where all members of the public caught carrying a knife will be subject to a fine and/or details on their permanent record.' -- Daniel Barbosa
seen at 18:14, 31 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
I believe that banning carrying knives in public outright is a violation of... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Stakeholders back ground-breaking social enterprise risk capital investment fund
seen at 17:54, 31 July in Cabinet Office News - national.
Phil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, today welcomed the overwhelmingly positive contributions to the Government's consultation on establishing an unprecedented £10million fund for risk capital investment... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Mother earth naked - a modern masterpiece
seen at 17:38, 31 July in British Geological Survey News - national.
Have you ever wondered what our world would look like stripped bare of all plants, soils, water and man-made structures? Well wonder no longer; images of the Earth as never seen before have been unveiled in what... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
New biomedical research units announced
seen at 17:15, 31 July in Department of Health News - national.
Three new Biomedical Research Units will be at the forefront of a £10 million drive to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as heart disease, asthma and obesity, Public Health Minister, Dawn Primarolo... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Improving Payment Practices in the Construction Industry - Consultation on Proposals to Amend Part II of The Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and The Scheme for Construction Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 1998: Analysis of Consultat
seen at 16:31, 31 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest.
Improving Payment Practices in the Construction Industry - Analysis Report of Consultation responses on Proposals to Amend the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and The Scheme for Construction... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...make Examination boards review their marking schemes so they consider disabled sport in the curriculum for A levels and GCSES physical education qualifications' -- Kellie Turner
seen at 16:19, 31 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
Hi my names Kellie Turner i was part of the student union in Wolverhampton... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
£400m government investment in north east transport
seen at 15:29, 31 July in Department for Transport News - national.
Major renewals on the Tyne and Wear Metro and plans for a new river crossing in Sunderland have been given the green light today, after Transport Minister Rosie Winterton announced a new funding package of around... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Eco-town plans shape up, say experts
seen at 15:29, 31 July in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national.
Significant progress has been made in the proposals for eco-towns, according to a report published today by the Eco-Town Challenge Panel, an independent group of experts in sustainability and urban development set... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Step forward in pendolino lengthening project
seen at 15:29, 31 July in Department for Transport News - national.
Agreement has been reached with Virgin Rail Projects Ltd to support the Department for Transport's plans to introduce longer 'Pendolino' trains on the West Coast Main Line.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.
First climate change policy spells out impact on people's lives
seen at 15:18, 31 July in Water Services Regulation Authority News - national.
Ofwat today publishes a comprehensive policy statement on climate change and the water sector in England and Wales. Because the services provided by the sector are fundamental to life, and we all rely on them daily... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Guidance update for businesses covered by money laundering regulations
seen at 14:08, 31 July in HM Revenue & Customs News - national.
New guidance on registering under the Money Laundering Regulations 2007 is published today by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).    Read more Comment (0), Email this.
LABOUR MARKET: Local Unemployment
seen at 13:12, 31 July in Latest UK National Statistics releases .
Unemployment hits 9.2% in Birmingham Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Sustainable development indicators in your pocket 2008
seen at 13:02, 31 July in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national.
A free little book published by Defra today provides a statistical overview of the country's progress in tackling key economic, social and environmental issues, by bringing together an extensive range of indicators... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Simple and fairer waste exemptions from environmental permitting
seen at 13:02, 31 July in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national.
Proposed changes to the system of environmental permit exemptions will increase waste recovery and recycling, whilst maintaining high levels of environmental protection and saving businesses money, Environment Minister... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...Allow Relatives of British Citizens Resident Permit' -- Clara Samuel
seen at 12:51, 31 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
the goverment should allow relatives of british citizens( either by birth or... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...provide assistance to home owners in financial difficulties via a system of post purchase shared ownership.' -- Gareth Davies
seen at 12:51, 31 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
In the current situation it will be financially impossible for the state to... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
War grave plans announced for fromelles ww1 dead
seen at 12:47, 31 July in Ministry of Defence News - national.
The British and Australian Governments have today announced plans to re-bury the World War One dead found at a mass grave in Fromelles, France, last month.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Angela eagle announces £80 million boost for r&d tax credits
seen at 12:39, 31 July in Treasury News - national.
Tax Credits to encourage small businesses to invest more in research and development will increase by £80 million a year from 1 August, bringing the total tax relief available to around £300 million a ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Digest of uk energy statistics 2008
seen at 12:38, 31 July in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national.
STATISTICAL PRESS RELEASE    Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Gypsies/Travellers in Scotland: The Twice Yearly Count - No. 13: January 2008
seen at 12:36, 31 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest.
Gypsies/Travellers in Scotland: The Twice Yearly Count - No. 13: January 2008 Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Better Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke Care: A Consultation Document
seen at 12:36, 31 July in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest.
Our Action Plan Better Health, Better Care, confirmed that we wanted Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and stroke to continue as one of the national clinical priorities for NHSScotland.  We also promised that the CHD... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...commit to co-fund improvements to Silverstone to help retain the British F1 GP and regional jobs and industry worth £40m+' -- Simon Hawking
seen at 11:38, 31 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
A staple on the Formula One calendar since the beginning of the World... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
'...Award Fully Funded Continuing NHS Health Care for all individuals whose primary need is HEALTH CARE' -- Ingrid Young
seen at 11:38, 31 July in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions.
I am one of the lucky ones,I have heard my Mother is to be awarded... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Trade union membership 2007
seen at 10:16, 31 July in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national.
STATISTICAL PRESS RELEASE    Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Video games age ratings set for modernisation - government implements byron recommendations
seen at 06:47, 31 July in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national.
Government implements Byron recommendations    Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Video games age ratings set for modernisation - government implements byron recommendations
seen at 06:47, 31 July in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national.
Government implements Byron recommendations    Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Working mums make positive role models
seen at 06:31, 31 July in Department for Work and Pensions News - national.
New survey reveals working families feel their kids get a head start    Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Working mums make positive role models
seen at 06:31, 31 July in Department for Work and Pensions News - national.
New survey reveals working families feel their kids get a head start    Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Retirements from the circuit bench and the queens bench
seen at 04:49, 31 July in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national.
Her Honour Judge Shirley Anne Anwyl QC, His Honour Judge Richard James Haworth and His Honour Judge Roger Michael Shawcross are due to retire from the Circuit Bench on 31 July 2008.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Hutton serves up a fair deal on tips
seen at 04:26, 31 July in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national.
The Government today announced plans to amend regulations so that tips can no longer count towards payment of the National Minimum Wage, as it celebrates the 10th anniversary of its landmark NMW legislation.  ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Uk continues to punch above its weight in world class research
seen at 04:08, 31 July in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national.
The UK has increased its share of published research in the world's most influential scientific journals and offers the best return globally for R&D investment, a report published today by the Department... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Search for missing pier jumper continues
seen at 01:48, 31 July in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national.
Coastguard rescue teams from Cromer, Sheringham and Mundesley, a Search and Rescue Helicopter, RNLI lifeboats from Cromer, Sheringham and Mundesley, and Cromer Lifeguards are searching for a man who was last seen... Read more Comment (0), Email this.