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10 February 2009

We want your views and experiences for our inquiry into the future for England's upland communities
seen at 22:27, 10 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Stuart Burgess, our chair and the Government's Rural Advocate, is leading our call for your evidence to help inform our wide-ranging inquiry into the future for England's upland...

Tell us your views and experiences to help inform our inquiry into England's upland communities
seen at 22:26, 10 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
How can England's upland communities best be equipped to secure their economic prosperity, and provide sustainable benefits for all?
Releasing the Potential of Rural Economies: Innovation - Presentations
seen at 22:26, 10 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

This document includes all the presentations from our recent Releasing the Potential of Rural Economies: Innovation summit.

We've now uploaded the presentations from the...
seen at 22:26, 10 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We've now uploaded the presentations from the summit

Hopefully we'll be able to upload Stuart's speech tomorrow - sorry for the further delay

Retention of DNA and Fingerprint Data in Scotland - Consultation Responses
seen at 21:31, 10 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
These are Consultation responses from different oreganisations and individuals about Retension of DNA and Fingerprint Data in Scotland.
Fire minister to meet asian fire service association
seen at 20:10, 10 February in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Fire Minister Sadiq Khan will today meet representatives of the Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA) to see what more can be done to raise the representation of minority ethnic groups in the Fire and Rescue Service...
Fire minister to meet asian fire service association
seen at 20:10, 10 February in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Fire Minister Sadiq Khan will today meet representatives of the Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA) to see what more can be done to raise the representation of minority ethnic groups in the Fire and Rescue Service...
Fire minister to meet asian fire service association
seen at 20:10, 10 February in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Fire Minister Sadiq Khan will today meet representatives of the Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA) to see what more can be done to raise the representation of minority ethnic groups in the Fire and Rescue Service...
Healey: help for businesses facing rates deferrment
seen at 20:10, 10 February in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Local Government Minister John Healey has today introduced legislation to give help to businesses facing unexpected backdated business rate bills during the current economic downturn.   
Healey: help for businesses facing rates deferrment
seen at 20:10, 10 February in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Local Government Minister John Healey has today introduced legislation to give help to businesses facing unexpected backdated business rate bills during the current economic downturn.   
Healey: help for businesses facing rates deferrment
seen at 20:10, 10 February in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Local Government Minister John Healey has today introduced legislation to give help to businesses facing unexpected backdated business rate bills during the current economic downturn.   
Working in 21st Century Rural England: A Scoping Study
seen at 18:33, 10 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

This scoping study was commissioned to inform our Working in 21st Century Rural England project ,and to help identify the rural groups that...

Inquiry into the future for England’s upland communities: Call for Evidence (pdf)
seen at 18:33, 10 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Call for evidence for our inquiry into the future for England’s upland communities.

Inquiry into the future for England’s upland communities: Call for Evidence (word)
seen at 18:33, 10 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Call for evidence for our inquiry into the future for England’s upland communities.(word format)

Press Release - 'Public views sought as rural watchdog says uplands deserve an upbeat future'
seen at 18:33, 10 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Press release to accompany the call for evidence for our inquiry into the future for England’s upland communities.

CRC 91 - Inquiry into the future for England’s upland communities
seen at 18:33, 10 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This leaflet introduces our inquiry into the future for England’s upland communities.

Berr publishes research report on street trading and pedlary
seen at 16:14, 10 February in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The Department for Business today published an independent research report on street trading and certified pedlary in Great Britain.   
PM calls for “bold solutions” on economy
seen at 16:11, 10 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has called upon the international community to pursue “bold solutions” to deal with the global economic downturn.

Speaking at a Q&A session in London, the PM said that nations...

Third sector gets 42.5 million boost
seen at 16:10, 10 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has announced a 42.5 million support package to help hundreds of voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises step up advice, support and volunteering in the areas that need ...

Morning press briefing from 9 February 2009
seen at 16:10, 10 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister’s Spokesman on: Jacqui Smith, Afghanistan, bonuses and miscellaneous.

Jacqui Smith

Asked if the Prime Minister was happy with Jacqui Smith’s arrangements regarding...

Working in 21st Century Rural England
seen at 16:09, 10 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We're working on a project assessing how far Government employment and skills programmes meet the needs of vulnerable rural residents in helping them into work, remain in work and progress in work.

Morning press briefing from 9 January 2009
seen at 16:09, 10 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister’s Spokesman on: Jacqui Smith, Afghanistan, bonuses and miscellaneous.

Jacqui Smith

Asked if the Prime Minister was happy with Jacqui Smith’s arrangements regarding...

Q&A session on the global economy with the Brookings Institute
seen at 16:09, 10 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Transcript of a Q&A event on the global economy hosted by the Brookings Institute in London, 9 February 2009.

Watch a film of the PM’s opening words to the Brookings Institute

Chairman...

Harman tells women meps families at root of g20 london summit
seen at 15:59, 10 February in News Distribution Service News - national (Our copy).
Issued by News Distribution Service on Behalf of Government Equalities Office   
Gp extended opening hours - monthly update
seen at 15:44, 10 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Statistical Press notice: GP Extended Opening Hours - monthly update.   
New support for victims of domestic violence
seen at 15:26, 10 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
A new guide aimed at helping victims of domestic violence was launched today at a helpline for sufferers of domestic abuse by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith and the new Victims' Champion Sara Payne, alongside new...
Raf's latest eye in the afghan sky is a success
seen at 15:21, 10 February in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The RAF's latest 'eye in the sky' has recently returned from its successful trials in Afghanistan. The ASTOR system (Airborne Stand-Off Radar) on the Sentinel R1 aircraft was used to gather vital information...
New legislation on payment services to deliver benefits for consumers and businesses
seen at 15:11, 10 February in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Government yesterday laid before Parliament regulations to implement the EU Payment Services Directive (PSD) into UK legislation. These regulations are due to enter into force on 2 March 2009, and the PSD regulatory...
Scottish Climate Change Consultation - Individual and Organisational Responses
seen at 15:08, 10 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A total of 318 individual and organisational responses were received. Where respondents gave permission their response can be viewed. Please note some responders gave permission to be named but asked that their ...
Consultation on the Modernisation of the Planning System with 'Seldom Heard' Groups
seen at 15:08, 10 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Part of The Scottish Government's ongoing consultation process to help improve the evidence base for policy direction and implementation.
Have you looked at the work being done in...
seen at 12:53, 10 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Have you looked at the work being done in Rochdale with the Sirolli Institute?  They have a credit union and are working hard to use the 'enterprise facilitation' model to get more small businesses...

Thanks Rebecca, I'll pass this on
seen at 12:53, 10 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks Rebecca, I'll pass this on
Economy: UK Trade
seen at 10:59, 10 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Deficit narrowed to 3.6bn in December
Third Meeting of the Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Task Force on Tuesday 31 October 2006
seen at 08:45, 10 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Third Meeting of the Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Task Force on Tuesday 31 October 2006
Third Meeting of the Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Task Force on Tuesday 31 October 2006
seen at 08:45, 10 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Third Meeting of the Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Task Force on Tuesday 31 October 2006
Third Meeting of the Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Task Force on Tuesday 31 October 2006
seen at 08:45, 10 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Third Meeting of the Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Task Force on Tuesday 31 October 2006
Second Meeting of the Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Task Force on Monday 27 June 2006
seen at 08:45, 10 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Second Meeting of the Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Task Force on Monday 27 June 2006
Second Meeting of the Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Task Force on Monday 27 June 2006
seen at 08:45, 10 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Second Meeting of the Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Task Force on Monday 27 June 2006
Second Meeting of the Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Task Force on Monday 27 June 2006
seen at 08:45, 10 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Second Meeting of the Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Task Force on Monday 27 June 2006
Fourth Meeting of the Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Task Force on Tuesday 27 February 2007
seen at 08:45, 10 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Fourth Meeting of the Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Task Force on Tuesday 27 February 2007
Fourth Meeting of the Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Task Force on Tuesday 27 February 2007
seen at 08:44, 10 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Fourth Meeting of the Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Task Force on Tuesday 27 February 2007
Fourth Meeting of the Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Task Force on Tuesday 27 February 2007
seen at 08:44, 10 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Fourth Meeting of the Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Task Force on Tuesday 27 February 2007
First Meeting of the Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Task Force on Monday 20 March 2006
seen at 08:44, 10 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
First Meeting of the Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Task Force on Monday 20 March 2006
First Meeting of the Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Task Force on Monday 20 March 2006
seen at 08:44, 10 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
First Meeting of the Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Task Force on Monday 20 March 2006
Visa Waiver Test (Jacqui Smith, Secretary of State, Home Office)
seen at 08:44, 10 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and I are announcing the final outcomes of the UK's first global review of its visa regimes.

Britain thrives as a society...

Visa Waiver Test (Jacqui Smith, Secretary of State, Home Office)
seen at 08:44, 10 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and I are announcing the final outcomes of the UK's first global review of its visa regimes.

Britain thrives as a society...

Community Transport (Paul Clark, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport)
seen at 08:44, 10 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are today publishing their response to the consultation on draft regulations to support the community transport provisions in the Local Transport Act 2008. Those provisions will allow greater flexibility...

Community Transport (Paul Clark, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport)
seen at 08:44, 10 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are today publishing their response to the consultation on draft regulations to support the community transport provisions in the Local Transport Act 2008. Those provisions will allow greater flexibility...

Voluntary Partnership Agreements (Paul Clark, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport)
seen at 08:44, 10 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Local Transport Act 2008 contains provisions relating to voluntary partnership agreements (VPAs) between local transport authorities and bus operators, and certain other agreements in the bus market. These...

National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Welsh Language) Order 2009 (Paul Murphy, Secretary of State, Wales Office)
seen at 08:44, 10 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to inform the House that the proposed National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Welsh Language) Order 2009 has been laid today, as Command Paper (Cm 7544). Copies of this can be found...

Third sector gets 42.5 million boost
seen at 01:33, 10 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has announced a 42.5 million support package to help hundreds of voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises step up advice, support and volunteering in the areas that need ...