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14 August 2008

Mini-vehicles poised for battle:flying saucers, buggies and miniature helicopters descend on salisbury plain for mod competition
seen at 17:49, 14 August in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
A range of mini-vehicles that could help give UK forces the battle-winning edge on operations are set to take part in the final of a major MoD science and technology competition.   
Statement from department for international development minister shahid malik on the attack on aid workers in afghanistan
seen at 17:43, 14 August in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
DFID Minister Shahid Malik said:   
£6 million boost for charities over three years
seen at 16:44, 14 August in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Voluntary and community sector organisations will receive £6 million in funding for the next three years from HM Revenue & Customs to help people get the right benefits and tax.   
Innovation in uk manufacturing to receive further £20 million government investment
seen at 15:25, 14 August in Technology Strategy Board News - national (Our copy).
Technology Strategy Board to invest in UK manufacturing to help companies maintain and develop their international competitiveness.   
SOCIETY: Travel & Tourism
seen at 12:42, 14 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Visits to the UK down 5 per cent
Presence of the citrus longhorn beetle in uk
seen at 12:31, 14 August in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
An invasive non-native insect which could harm woodland areas and garden plants in the UK has been identified. The Citrus Longhorn Beetle (Anoplophora chinensis) has been brought in on Acer plants (Acer palmatum...
Ogcbuying.solutions and hp agree groundbreaking deal
seen at 11:43, 14 August in OGCbuying.solutions News - national (Our copy).
OGCbuying.solutions and Hewlett Packard have agreed a deal that will see public sector buyers obtain up to 50% discount on a range of commonly purchased print devices.   
Man overboard prompts search in north scotland
seen at 11:02, 14 August in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
A search has begun 52 miles East of Wick following a distress call from a fishing vessel reporting a man overboard.   
Search for possible missing canoeists in lyme regis
seen at 11:02, 14 August in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
At quarter past 10 last night Portland Coastguard received a 999 call from a member of the public reporting that they were walking along The Cob in Lyme Regis and could hear calls for help coming from out to sea...
Search stood down at lyme regis
seen at 11:02, 14 August in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
An extensive overnight search that was launched after cries of help were heard at The Cobb at Lyme Regis has now been stood down by Portland Coastguard after nothing was found.   
The Adoptions with a Foreign Element (Special Restrictions on Adoptions from Abroad) (Scotland) Regulations 2008: Consultation on Draft Regulations
seen at 07:30, 14 August in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
These Regulations make provision where there is a suspension of intercountry adoption from a particular country and provide for the procedure to be followed and the matters to be taken into account by the Scottish...
Scottish Social Attitudes Survey 2007: Core Module Report 2 - Subjective perceptions of well-being in Scotland?
seen at 07:30, 14 August in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The report discusses the topline findings on subjective well-being levels in Scotland and compares the findings with other countries across Europe. It also explores the relationship between socio-demographic data...
Scottish Social Attitudes Survey 2007: Core Module Report 2 - Subjective perceptions of well-being in Scotland - Research Findings
seen at 07:30, 14 August in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The report summarises the key findings on subjective well-being in Scotland and explores how happy and satisfied people in Scotland are with their lives in general and how satisfied they are with certain domains...
Double airlift for coastguard helicopter during man overboard search
seen at 07:06, 14 August in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Coastguard Rescue Helicopter from Shetland has tonight been tasked to perform two airlifts from different vessels during the man overboard search in North Scotland, after a male on board another vessel in the...
Holiday club company closed down
seen at 00:05, 14 August in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
A company whose directors allowed customers to be duped into signing up for membership of a holiday club by making misleading promises about the benefits available has been wound up by the High Court following an...