31 July 2008
Adjudicator publishes a decision on an objection to the admission arrangements of mirfield free grammar and sixth form school
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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...
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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.
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Afghanistan defence worker jailed for five years for heroin smuggling
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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.
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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...
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Mother earth naked - a modern masterpiece
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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...
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New biomedical research units announced
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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...
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£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...
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Eco-town plans shape up, say experts
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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...
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Step forward in pendolino lengthening project
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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.
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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...
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Guidance update for businesses covered by money laundering regulations
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HM Revenue & Customs News - national.
New guidance on registering under the Money Laundering Regulations 2007 is published today by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
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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...
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Simple and fairer waste exemptions from environmental permitting
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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...
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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.
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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 ...
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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...
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Retirements from the circuit bench and the queens bench
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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.
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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.  ...
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Uk continues to punch above its weight in world class research
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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...
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Search for missing pier jumper continues
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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...
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