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05 February 2009

Changes to the Identification of Equidae (The Scottish Government)
seen at 22:41, 5 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 4th February 2009 and ends on 24th April 2009.

From 1 July, 2009 it will be mandatory for all new born foals and for those adult equidae that are not already registered, to ...

Sunitinib for the first-line treatment of advanced and/or metastatic renal cell carcinoma (final appraisal determination) (The National Institute for Clinical Excellence)
seen at 22:41, 5 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 4th February 2009 and ends on 2nd March 2009.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.
Cbi annual manufacturing dinner - birmingham
seen at 21:53, 5 February in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY   
President Abbas press conference
seen at 21:44, 5 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has welcomed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to 10 Downing Street for bilateral talks.

The two leaders will hold a press conference in Number 10 from around 14:30 GMT.

...

President Abbas
seen at 21:43, 5 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Middle East parties must be brought together - PM
seen at 21:43, 5 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has insisted that all parties to the Middle East dispute over Palestine must be brought together to thrash out a lasting peace settlement despite the recent hostilities in Gaza.

Speaking ...

Middle East parties must be brought together - PM
seen at 21:42, 5 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has insisted that all parties to the Middle East dispute over Palestine must be brought together to thrash out a lasting peace settlement despite the recent hostilities in Gaza.

Speaking at...

Press conference with Mahmoud Abbas
seen at 21:42, 5 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Transcript of a Downing Street press conference with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, 5 February 2009.

Prime Minister: Good Afternoon. Let me first of all welcome President Abbas to London and to ...

Government releases olympics annual report
seen at 21:20, 5 February in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
The Olympics are on time and on budget, according to a Government report released today.   
Statement on british council closure
seen at 20:58, 5 February in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Foreign Secretary David Miliband today expressed his regret and concern about the enforced suspension of the British Council operation in Iran.   
Statement on british council closure
seen at 20:58, 5 February in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Foreign Secretary David Miliband today expressed his regret and concern about the enforced suspension of the British Council operation in Iran.   
Highways agency issues advice to drivers as further snow is expected tonight and tomorrow
seen at 20:39, 5 February in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Road users across the country are being warned to expect more severe weather in the next few days as the Met Office forecasts more snowfall for some areas overnight and into Friday.   
Highways agency issues advice to drivers as further snow is expected tonight and tomorrow
seen at 20:39, 5 February in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Road users across the country are being warned to expect more severe weather in the next few days as the Met Office forecasts more snowfall for some areas overnight and into Friday.   
Army chief to be next tower of london constable
seen at 20:17, 5 February in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Number 10 Downing Street confirmed on Tuesday 3 February that HM the Queen has approved appointment of the Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Richard Dannatt, as the 159th Constable of the Tower of London, ...
£66 million boost for local roads in england
seen at 18:55, 5 February in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
An extra £66m to improve local roads in England was announced by Transport Minister Paul Clark today.   
Access improvements set for hundreds of stations
seen at 18:55, 5 February in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Elderly and disabled passengers will benefit from safer and more accessible railway stations thanks to a multi-million pound Government cash boost, Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon announced today.   
Government boost to support new and improved local rail services
seen at 18:55, 5 February in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Passengers in many parts country could benefit from a new approach to Government funding of new local and regional train services Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon announced today   
Minister announces new welsh prison
seen at 18:15, 5 February in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
The site for a new prison in Wales was announced today by Prisons Minister David Hanson.   
New bill to equip the country in meeting the education and skills needs of the economy
seen at 17:55, 5 February in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
- Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill published today - First apprenticeships legislation for nearly 200 years giving all suitably qualified young people the legal right to on-the-job training - ...
Green light for three new power stations to power 4 million homes
seen at 17:33, 5 February in Department of Energy and Climate Change News - national (Our copy).
Energy and Climate Change Minister Mike O'Brien today granted consent for three new power stations capable of providing approximately four million homes with electricity to be constructed at Pembroke, King&#...
'...Give unemployed people of more than two months a voucher worth 500 for Further Education' -- Ian Williams
seen at 16:26, 5 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We would like a voucher be made available to the unemployed to spend on...
'...Review the Energy Saving Grant System' -- Chantal Bristow
seen at 16:26, 5 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Government have offered grants for cavity wall insulation.BUT OAPs who...
'...Vouchers to start the economy ...' -- Steven Jack
seen at 16:26, 5 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Germans are providing a voucher towards the purchase of a new car to...
'...Modify the Distance Selling Regulations regarding Returns and 'cooling off' periods' -- Gordon Stalker
seen at 16:26, 5 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current Distance Selling Regulations permit a customer to reject goods...
'...protect the BRITISH workers who have been made redundant by paying benefits immediately, not at the end of the financial year!' -- Dana Cochrane
seen at 16:26, 5 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
My partner has just been made redundant from a job he has worked in for...
'...keep pontymoile (south wales) war memorial park gates (black) with the plaque for the fallen' -- sarah chubb
seen at 16:26, 5 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we think its disgraceful that a councillor would go against the wishes of...
'...instruct employers to stop asking for previous expereince and train young people' -- Andrew Wallace
seen at 16:26, 5 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am 17 years old and have recently been medically discharged from the army...
'...Save Avon and Somerset's Police Helicopter' -- Mark Formosa
seen at 16:26, 5 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is a petition to stop the Government from removing Avon and Somerset's...
'...Help Those in a FIXED RATE MORTGAGE to Save their Homes' -- Lyn Harris
seen at 16:26, 5 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The interest going down is not helping any of us of Fixed Rate Mortgages. I...
'...declare a national holiday when it snows' -- David Daly
seen at 16:26, 5 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Getting a decent amount of snow fall across the whole of the UK is such a...
'...save Camelot theme park' -- Darren Forster
seen at 16:25, 5 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Camelot is a small theme park in Chorley that has been there for as long as...
'...bring before Parliament a Bill to reduce his salary to 1 Pound Sterling.' -- Mark Startin
seen at 16:25, 5 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is time to share the pain.
'...Receive an audience with representatives from the teenagers and younger generations of the United Kingdom' -- Adam Green
seen at 16:25, 5 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Within the UK the younger generations are seen as the vandals and trouble...
'...DECLARE ALL MPS EXPENCES' -- DAVID STEVENS
seen at 16:25, 5 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Just tell the public the truth
'...save bridlington hospital from closing' -- stephen wallace
seen at 16:25, 5 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Bridlington hospital is due to close and reopen as a super doctor dropin...
'...to make 'Morris Dancing' part if its Change4life project in England.' -- Lee Ingram
seen at 16:25, 5 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We would like the Governments Health Department to make Morris dancing part...
Richard Taylor knife crime
seen at 16:23, 5 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 16:22, 5 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The industrial dispute, global economic crisis and winter fuel payments were on the agenda at today s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on the British ...

Richard Taylor new envoy in fight against knife crime
seen at 16:21, 5 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Richard Taylor has today been appointed as a special envoy to the Prime Minister working on tackling youth violence and knife crime.

As special envoy, Richard will primarily be talking to other...

Afternoon press briefing from 4 February 2009
seen at 16:21, 5 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: Binyam Mohamed, PMQ’s, Nuclear Weapons, Total and Local Council Pensions

Binyam Mohamed

Asked whether the Obama administration reaffirmed the threat...

Richard Taylor new envoy in fight against knife crime
seen at 16:20, 5 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Richard Taylor has today been appointed as a special envoy to the Prime Minister working on tackling youth violence and knife crime.

As special envoy, Richard will primarily be talking to other families...

Byrne: we need a strong state, not a big government, to speed up public sector reform
seen at 16:12, 5 February in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Minister for the Cabinet Office Liam Byrne today laid out plans to create a smaller, stronger centre of government capable of speeding up public service reform and helping Britain through the economic downturn. &...
Government food and farming study takes shape
seen at 15:58, 5 February in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
A new project that will examine how the world can feed a rapidly expanding population was launched today by Foresight, the Government Future's think tank.   
Rural businesses vital to economy - benn
seen at 15:50, 5 February in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
England's rural businesses will be vital in helping the country through tough economic times, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn will say today.   
Approval for gm vaccine trial
seen at 15:50, 5 February in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Defra has added its approval to that of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the Department of Health's Gene Therapy Advisory Committee to allow MedImmune Inc to conduct a research...
Pays to save - new report confirms benefits of saving
seen at 15:37, 5 February in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Most people who save for their future can expect to benefit from saving under the Government's pension reform according to research published today by the Department for Work and Pensions.   
Major retailers say no to knife crime
seen at 15:24, 5 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Major British retailers have joined forces with the Government and the police as part of a new crackdown on knife crime launched by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith today.   
Major retailers say no to knife crime
seen at 15:24, 5 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Major British retailers have joined forces with the Government and the police as part of a new crackdown on knife crime launched by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith today.   
Interim chief executive takes over at criminal records bureau
seen at 15:24, 5 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) today announced Steve Long has been appointed as its interim chief executive.   
Stronger power to tackle gangs
seen at 15:24, 5 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
A new power to prevent gang-related violence will be introduced in the Policing and Crime Bill, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith announced today.   
Troops work up an appetite for new rations
seen at 15:20, 5 February in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Traditional biscuits brown and corned beef hash are to be replaced with new products in ration packs distributed to front-line troops this summer.   
Ecofin (Alistair Darling, Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury)
seen at 15:07, 5 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Economic and Financial Affairs Council was held in Brussels on 20 January 2009. The following items were discussed:

Presidency work programme

The Czech presidency presented its ECOFIN work programme...

Ecofin (Alistair Darling, Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury)
seen at 15:07, 5 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Economic and Financial Affairs Council was held in Brussels on 20 January 2009. The following items were discussed:

Presidency work programme

The Czech presidency presented its ECOFIN work programme...

National Anti-doping Organisation (Andy Burnham, Secretary of State, Department for Culture, Media & Sport)
seen at 15:07, 5 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Minister for Sport, at today's UK Sport anti-doping conference, proposed that the UK's anti-doping function be removed from UK Sport and established as a stand-alone National Anti-doping Organisation (NADO...

National Anti-doping Organisation (Andy Burnham, Secretary of State, Department for Culture, Media & Sport)
seen at 15:07, 5 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Minister for Sport, at today's UK Sport anti-doping conference, proposed that the UK's anti-doping function be removed from UK Sport and established as a stand-alone National Anti-doping Organisation (NADO...

Agriculture Council (19 January 2009) (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 15:07, 5 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I represented the United Kingdom at January's Agriculture Council in Brussels, the first under the Czech presidency. Elin Jones, the Welsh Minister for Rural Affairs, also attended.

The CAP Health Check...

Agriculture Council (19 January 2009) (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 15:07, 5 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I represented the United Kingdom at January's Agriculture Council in Brussels, the first under the Czech presidency. Elin Jones, the Welsh Minister for Rural Affairs, also attended.

The CAP Health Check...

National Offender Management Services (Jack Straw)
seen at 15:07, 5 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today publishing the Strategic and Business plans for the National Offender Management Service (NOMS) agency. The document sets out the strategic priorities for the agency to 2011 and the activities and ...

Transport statistics
seen at 14:32, 5 February in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics:   
Hmrc consults on draft charter
seen at 13:19, 5 February in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
The rights and responsibilities of individuals and businesses dealing with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have been published in a draft consultation document.   
Hmrc consults on draft charter
seen at 13:19, 5 February in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
The rights and responsibilities of individuals and businesses dealing with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have been published in a draft consultation document.   
'...Provide more speialist spinal injury units in uk.' -- Evelyn Doyle
seen at 12:58, 5 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the uk there are still people who suffer spinal injuries being treated in...
Press Release - 'Releasing the innovative potential of rural economies: ‘the northern way’'
seen at 11:09, 5 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Press release to accompany our Releasing the Potential of Rural Economies: Innovation event in York, 5 February 2009.

Releasing the innovative potential of rural economies
seen at 11:09, 5 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Our joint event with The Northern Way and the northern RDAs is focusing on how innovation in rural areas can be encouraged to help drive stronger rural economies. The event will be opened...

Local Council Pensions
seen at 10:59, 5 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was concerned about the size of local council pensions, the PMS said that we had made reforms to public sector pensions a few years ago that were quite significant in terms of the total...
Total
seen at 10:59, 5 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the dispute, the PMS said that we certainly welcomed the progress that had been made. We were pleased that the two sides were talking to each other, but this was really something for the company and...
Nuclear Weapons
seen at 10:59, 5 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the Government s response to President Obama s plan to reduce nuclear weapons, the PMS said that David Miliband had given a long speech on this today. We had been very clear for some time that we strongly...
PMQ s
seen at 10:59, 5 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister thought we were in a depression, the PMS said that the Prime Minister didn t believe that. Asked why he had said that in PMQ s, the PMS said that it was not the Prime Minister s intention...
Binyam Mohamed
seen at 10:58, 5 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Obama administration reaffirmed the threat to withhold intelligence, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that he thought there were a number of assumptions in the question...
Circuit bench - death in service
seen at 05:27, 5 February in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
EMBARGOED UNTIL 00.01 HOURS ON THURSDAY 5 FEB 2009   
Jack straw to open nottingham's permanent speakers' corner
seen at 05:17, 5 February in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Nottingham residents are being urged to have their say about local and global issues by Justice Secretary Jack Straw who will be opening Nottingham's permanent Speakers' Corner on Thursday 5 February. &...
Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 00:42, 5 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The industrial dispute, global economic crisis and winter fuel payments were on the agenda at today s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on the British ...

Prime Minister’s Questions
seen at 00:41, 5 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The industrial dispute, global economic crisis and winter fuel payments were on the agenda at today s PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on the British tourism industry, housing and free travel...