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20 October 2008

Securing the pensions promise - winterton
seen at 23:35, 20 October in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Today the Government tabled amendments to the Pensions Bill that would introduce measures to protect the benefits of pension scheme members.   
Fco minister of state, bill rammell, welcomes permanent relaxation of rules governing foreign journalists in china
seen at 23:19, 20 October in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
FCO Minister of State, Bill Rammell, welcomes permanent relaxation of rules governing foreign journalists in China   
Oft considers grocery store divestments in co-op/somerfield merger
seen at 22:01, 20 October in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT is considering a remedies offer by Co-operative Group Limited (the Co-op) in relation to its proposed acquisition of Somerfield Limited (Somerfield). The Co-op has offered to dispose of stores to resolve...
Hm treasury warns businesses of serious threats posed to the international financial system
seen at 21:44, 20 October in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
IMPORTANT: This constitutes advice issued by HM Treasury about serious threats posed to the integrity of the international financial system.   
'...stop HMRC clawing back more than has actually been overpaid.' -- Michelle Cook
seen at 19:41, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When someone claiming tax credits submits a change of circumstances there is...
'...pursue the profiteers in the finance sector for the return of their ill gotten gains.' -- DerekWinslow
seen at 19:41, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It isn't enough just to sack a few top executives, the lower level minions...
'...To visit a small market town at 2 AM and see the effects of the government's new licensing laws for himself.' -- Nicholas Berry
seen at 19:41, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The new licensing laws that allow pubs and clubs to open later simply do not...
'...widen the mortgage rescue plan to encompass homeowners who have not yet fallen behind with mortgage payments' -- Brendan Hills
seen at 19:41, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many British homeowners can see that in the coming months / years they will...
'...keep private pensions safe' -- k g mason
seen at 19:41, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For the sake of the people keep private pensions safe... we have to put up...
'...Make fractional reserve banking illegal and petition the Bank of England return to the silver stirling standard' -- Mike Ford
seen at 19:41, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Now that we the public realise how fragile our banking system is, now is...
'...Scrap or reduce the Early leaning Foundation stage to Voluntary learning system' -- Michael O'Brien
seen at 19:40, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Early Learning Foundation stage is over complicated and will not improve...
'...Hold a referendum on a temporary increase on income tax.' -- Stuart Marple
seen at 19:40, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like the Prime Minister and the Chancellor to look into increasing...
'...Keep St Felix Middle School Newmarket Open.' -- Aidan Walmsley
seen at 19:40, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Suffolk County Council is planning to close St Felix Middle School in...
'...End custodial sentences for youth graffiti offences' -- Mr D Westlake
seen at 19:40, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Whilst we do not condone the defacing of private property, we feel that...
'...allow only the use of United Kingdom based proxy servers and each connection on them is logged back to the original Internet Protocol (IP)' -- Michael Swan
seen at 19:40, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Over many years, we recieve lot's of spam, scams and other malicious emails...
'...Abolish State help of Benifits to Single parent who have made it their choice to be Single' -- Ronald Noble
seen at 19:40, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I urge the govenment to ABOLISH the state benifits that are paid to single...
'...Put Richard Dale, Emeritus Professor of International Banking at Southampton University, in charge of the FSA' -- paul gilliatt
seen at 19:39, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Put Richard Dale, Emeritus Professor of International Banking at Southampton...
'...revise the Clean Air Act 1993 to allow the use of sustainable fuels in domestic fireplaces' -- Christian Germadnik
seen at 19:39, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I noted with great regret that the list of authorised fuels to be burnt in...
'...increase the band limits for EMA' -- Chloe Wilkins
seen at 19:39, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a current student who receives the top level of EMA ( 30) per week, but...
'...Scrap the SATs for 7 and 11 year olds' -- Helen Watts
seen at 19:38, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The SATs for 14 year olds (Key Stage 3) have been scrapped. I would like the...
'...stop knife crime full stop' -- joseph pickering
seen at 19:38, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
this is to make the uk go knife free
'...Ignore all other petitions about DLA, and make it harder to qualify.' -- Stuart Sandford
seen at 19:38, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Do you "the taxpayer" like giving money away, more than 130 a month. :)...
'...- KEEP PEAK DISTRICT FREE - Keep Peak District free of any Congestion Charges or Workplace Parking Levies. Refuse any council TIF or other application, oppose any congestion charging and any parking taxes in Peak District, provide no funding for them,
seen at 19:38, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
SAY NO to any congestion charges or workplace parking charges IN PEAK...
'...- KEEP TOWER HAMLETS FREE - Keep Tower Hamlets free of any Congestion Charges or Workplace Parking Levies. Refuse any council TIF or other application, oppose any congestion charging and any parking taxes in Tower Hamlets, provide no funding for them,
seen at 19:37, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
SAY NO to any congestion charges or workplace parking charges IN TOWER...
'...change the law and intrduce a new law so that no alchol can be drank if you are going to drive a car ZERO TOLERENCE NOW' -- janette rathbone
seen at 19:37, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The law needs to be changed now to stop another family having to bury their...
'...- SET CENTRAL LONDON FREE - Set Central London free from the Congestion Charge and any Workplace Parking Levies. Abolish the current scheme, refuse any council or Mayor TIF or other application, oppose any further congestion charging and any parking t
seen at 19:37, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
SAY NO to any congestion charges or workplace parking charges IN CENTRAL...
'...- KEEP SWANSEA FREE - Keep Swansea free of any Congestion Charges or Workplace Parking Levies. Refuse any council TIF or other application, oppose any congestion charging and any parking taxes in Swansea, provide no funding for them, and require a ref
seen at 19:37, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
SAY NO to any congestion charges or workplace parking charges IN SWANSEA....
'...- KEEP EXETER FREE - Keep Exeter free of any Congestion Charges or Workplace Parking Levies. Refuse any council TIF or other application, oppose any congestion charging and any parking taxes in Exeter, provide no funding for them, and require a refere
seen at 19:37, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
SAY NO to any congestion charges or workplace parking charges IN EXETER....
'...Allow the public to decide whether to make cannabis legal through a vote' -- P Swift
seen at 19:36, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe that the British public should be allowed to vote on whether...
'...extend the M5 from its current terminus at J31 south of Exeter to Marsh Mills at Plymouth.' -- Seb Tyler
seen at 19:36, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The M5 is an important motorway linking the West Midlands with the South...
'...request BT to include VAT in its billing of residential call/other costs.' -- Robert Dee
seen at 19:36, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present BT's billing for residential customers applies VAT only at the...
'...return our school diners to the way they were before Jamie Oliver' -- Jonathan
seen at 19:36, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our school diners are getting worse and worse every year. Before Jamie...
'...to recognise veterans with war pensions or Armed Forces Compensation Scheme rights under the disability discrimination act' -- sean young
seen at 19:35, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
can those who have been disabled due to service in out armed forces and in...
'...investigate the charges levied by some couriers/suppliers to the Scottish Highlands' -- Terence Watson
seen at 19:35, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition argues the need for a enquiry into the inflated charges...
'...To take a serious look at the sentencing laws as we do not seem to be giving the correct punishments for the crime.' -- Tracey Townend
seen at 19:35, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I feel that the British punishment system is really bad as we can give...
'...Redefine employee rights under "redundancy" when offshoring an existing job role.' -- Nigel Coleshill
seen at 19:35, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Redefine in employment law the rights of an employee under "redundancy"...
£13 million to buy unsold homes for affordable housing
seen at 19:21, 20 October in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
A £13 million deal to buy unsold homes off the market to use as affordable housing is being announced today, as part of the Government's programme of action to tackle current difficulties in the housing...
£13 million to buy unsold homes for affordable housing
seen at 19:21, 20 October in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
A £13 million deal to buy unsold homes off the market to use as affordable housing is being announced today, as part of the Government's programme of action to tackle current difficulties in the housing...
£13 million to buy unsold homes for affordable housing
seen at 19:21, 20 October in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
A £13 million deal to buy unsold homes off the market to use as affordable housing is being announced today, as part of the Government's programme of action to tackle current difficulties in the housing...
i hope that one day lloyd can afford a house...
seen at 18:07, 20 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

i hope that one day lloyd can afford a house with his ema

 

Chief coastguard honours shetland rescuers
seen at 16:03, 20 October in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Rod Johnson, the Chief Coastguard, is to honour various Coastguard team members involved in a major search and rescue mission to save a man who was lost on remote high ground in Shetland during a winter storm. &...
'...restructure the banking system such that all deposits are collected directly by the Government.' -- Ismail A K M
seen at 15:41, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
"Extraordinary times..This is not a time for conventional thinking or...
'...Call for a public inquery into the running of Insurance Brokers' -- Mrs. Avril Marie Bennie
seen at 15:41, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition hopes to gain a public inquiry into the running of insurance...
'...provide a CONSISTANT & non-age DISCRIMINATORY treatment programme for Macular related eye problems within the NHS. Also to approve the use of the far cheaper, but so successful drug, Avastin.' -- Robert McBride
seen at 15:41, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
What we want NOW is the government to provide a CONSISTANT & non-age...
'...pass legislation to ban the charging of subscription fees by banks that receive public money' -- Mitchell Dennaford
seen at 15:41, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
While the foundation of the economy is a sound banking system we believe...
'...make corporate bonuses recoverable by stakeholders if a company causes them financial loses in the medium term.' -- Patrick Loney
seen at 15:41, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We believe bonuses should only be paid by financially healthy companies. If...
'...allow small businesses the same amount of funding to help them out as has been given to the banks' -- paul nelson
seen at 15:41, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
as many small businesses are going to the wall because of the credit crunch...
'...Tell the British taxpayer from where has he borrowed the 500bn & at what rate of interest' -- H. SMITH
seen at 15:41, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The PM has not told the taxpayers of this country from where or whom, he...
'...cease proceedings for the Interception Modernisation Programme, and to reject calls for legislation allowing the Programme access to personal electronic data of British Citizens.' -- Eleanor Dobson
seen at 15:41, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Interception Modernisation Programme is a Government initiative that, if...
'...Halt despoiling of the Green Belt by making illegal dumping on greenfield sites a criminal offence' -- Simon Shaw
seen at 15:41, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present, unscrupulous individuals can dump waste materials such as rubble...
'...Reverse the law lords' decision, which bars people with the asbestos related condition pleural plaques from making a claim for compensation. r' -- Jennifer Bradbury
seen at 15:41, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Daily Sport newspaper has launched a campaign, Justice for the Victims...
Parliament debates new controls on party finance
seen at 15:34, 20 October in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
New rules to regulate political spending and donations to parties are to be debated in the House of Commons today (20 October 2008).   
Scarborough beats britain's best to become uk enterprise capital
seen at 15:31, 20 October in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Scarborough was today, 20 October 2008, named the enterprise capital of the UK beating stiff competition from enterprising places across the country in this year's Enterprising Britain competition.   ...
The development of approaches that will enable...
seen at 15:27, 20 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

The development of approaches that will enable rural areas to secure proportional outcomes within the LAA process can only be a positive step in the right direction. However, the development of disaggregated...

Thanks Simon, I'll pass your comments onto our...
seen at 15:27, 20 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Thanks Simon, I'll pass your comments onto our Active and Inclusive Representation and Decision-Making team

Joint interview in Nottingham
seen at 15:23, 20 October in Number 10 ยป News Stories (Our copy).

Transcript of the Prime Minister s interview in Nottingham.

Read the transcript:

Question:

Prime Minister are you concerned by a charity s findings that Northern Rock is aggressively pursuing repossessions...

Boost for consumer protection and business support
seen at 15:22, 20 October in Local Better Regulation Office News - national (Our copy).
A three point strategy for helping councils and fire services improve protections for consumers and workers and provide better regulatory support to business has been published.   
New line of defence for heart attacks
seen at 15:04, 20 October in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Primary angioplasty is set to become the nation's first line of treatment for heart attacks, saving hundreds of lives each year, according to the National Infarct Angioplasty Project (NIAP) final report launched...
One step from benefits to work
seen at 14:59, 20 October in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
It will now be easier for people to move from benefits into work, as they will only have to make one call to update their details, ensuring they are getting the right in-work entitlements and that it pays to work...
Coventry drugs team celebrates one year success
seen at 14:46, 20 October in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
A Coventry project that has helped put more than 900 drug users back on track and in doing so has contributed to cutting crime in the city by 25 per cent since 2004 has been praised by Home Office Minister Alan ...
Protecting the Public: Lothian and Scottish Borders Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements: Annual Report 2007-2008
seen at 14:12, 20 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report to Lothian and Borders CJA
Northern Community Justice Authority: Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA): Annual Report 2007/2008
seen at 14:12, 20 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report to Northern CJA
North Strathclyde Community Justice Authority: Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements: Annual Report 2007/08: Strengthening Community Justice Together
seen at 14:11, 20 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report to North Strathclyde CJA
MAPPA Annual Report 2007/08: Lanarkshire Community Justice Authority Area
seen at 14:11, 20 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report to Lanarkshire CJA
Independent School Census, September 2007
seen at 14:11, 20 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Revised statistical publication for Independent School Census, September 2007
Glasgow MAPPA: Annual Report
seen at 14:11, 20 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Annual report to Glasgow CJA
Fife and Forth Valley Community Justice Authority: Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA): Annual Report 2007/2008
seen at 14:11, 20 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report to Fife and Forth Valley CJA
Education and Lifelong Learning: Research Findings No.41/2008: The Educational Attainment of Looked after Children - Local Authority Pilot Projects: Final Research Summary
seen at 14:11, 20 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The research involved reviewing pilot projects in 18 Scottish local authorities aimed at improving the educational attainment of looked after children and young people.
Annual Report 2008: Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements: South West Scotland Community Justice Authority
seen at 14:11, 20 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report to South West CJA
£55m overhaul of disabled parking toughest crackdown yet on blue badge abuse
seen at 13:37, 20 October in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
A radical overhaul of the Blue Badge scheme was announced today by Transport Minister Paul Clark. Up to £55 million will be dedicated to ensuring that the disabled parking scheme meets the needs of the 21st...
£55m overhaul of disabled parking toughest crackdown yet on blue badge abuse
seen at 13:37, 20 October in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
A radical overhaul of the Blue Badge scheme was announced today by Transport Minister Paul Clark. Up to £55 million will be dedicated to ensuring that the disabled parking scheme meets the needs of the 21st...
Mappa monitors record number of offenders to protect the public
seen at 12:51, 20 October in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Multi-agency teams that manage serious offenders in the community are ensuring the public is better protected than ever, according to new figures published today.   
The consumer council for water's top tips for energy saving week
seen at 12:24, 20 October in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
In support of Energy Saving Trust's Energy Saving Week (20 to 26 October) the Consumer Council for Water is encouraging consumers to take a look at where they may be wasting water, energy, and therefore money...
New october deadline looms for tax returns
seen at 12:22, 20 October in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is issuing an alert to anyone filing a Self Assessment tax return on paper - submit your return by the end of October, or risk a £100 penalty.   
New october deadline looms for tax returns
seen at 12:22, 20 October in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is issuing an alert to anyone filing a Self Assessment tax return on paper - submit your return by the end of October, or risk a £100 penalty.   
'...Remove the current SOLAP package from the police probationer programme' -- Ben
seen at 10:57, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All student police officers go to training school for roughly 6 months and...
'...Make council tax a fairer payment, based on income rather than property or postcode.' -- Andrew Gardner
seen at 10:57, 20 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ensure that a fairer tax system is put in place. One based purely on income...
Domestic violence: six new special courts announced
seen at 10:52, 20 October in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Victims of domestic violence will receive extra help and support from six new Specialist Domestic Violence Courts (SDVCs), announced today.   
A collective vision of Rural Britain in 2020
seen at 10:47, 20 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

What will rural Britain look like in 2020? That's what ruralnet|uk want to know - they want you to send your thoughts and ideas in words and pictures to 2020vision@ruralnet.org.uk

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Economy: Public Sector
seen at 10:41, 20 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Sept: 5.9 bn current budget deficit
Circular No JD 10/2008: Home Detention Curfew - Cross Border Transfer Arrangements
seen at 08:37, 20 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This guidance is designed to supplement that found in circular JD 7/2008 and provides details of the procedures to be followed in cross border cases where they differ from the processes currently followed.
Digital Britain Report (Andy Burnham, Secretary of State, Department for Culture, Media & Sport)
seen at 08:37, 20 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Minister for Communications, Technology and Broadcasting, Lord Carter, is today launching a joint programme of work by my Department and the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform which...

Digital Britain Report (Andy Burnham, Secretary of State, Department for Culture, Media & Sport)
seen at 08:37, 20 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Minister for Communications, Technology and Broadcasting, Lord Carter, is today launching a joint programme of work by my Department and the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform which...

Nimrod Update (Bob Ainsworth, Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 08:37, 20 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The House will recall the circumstances surrounding the loss of Nimrod XV230 in September 2006 which led to the tragic death of 14 service personnel. The subsequent Board of Inquiry recommended that the ageing...

Scarbourough beats britain's best to become uk enterprise capital
seen at 04:52, 20 October in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Scarborough was today, 20 October 2008, named the enterprise capital of the UK beating stiff competition from enterprising places across the country in this year's Enterprising Britain competition.   ...
Diver airflifted to hospital
seen at 02:41, 20 October in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
A diver was airlifted to hospital this morning after surfacing from a dive unconscious off Portland Bill. Sadly the diver was declared deceased by the hospital later in the day.   
Diver airflifted to hospital
seen at 02:41, 20 October in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
A diver was airlifted to hospital this morning after surfacing from a dive unconscious off Portland Bill. Sadly the diver was declared deceased by the hospital later in the day.