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09 July 2009

£50 million rural grant fund managers to meet in richmond, north yorkshire
seen at 23:59, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

CRC 21/09 Project managers overseeing a grant scheme with almost £50million to invest in rural communities across the north of England are gathering in Richmond, North Yorkshire, on Friday 10 July ...

Adjudicator publishes a decision to revoke the proposals to increase the admission number at john kelly boys’ technology college and john kelly girls’ technology college
seen at 18:09, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by Brent Council to revoke a proposal to increase the admission number by 27 or more to the admission number, at John Kelly Boys’ Technology...

Provisional liquidator appointed to chartered accountancy firm in cheltenham
seen at 18:09, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills has presented petitions in the High Court to wind up a charttered accountancy practice in Cheltenham.

Practice based commissioning gp practice survey wave 7
seen at 18:09, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

This is the seventh quarterly practice survey for 2009, covering a sample of practices from each primary care trust (PCT), conducted between April and June 2009. The aims of the survey are to get feedback from...

Success of west midlands firms recognised by the prime minister as he urges them to ‘take it to the world’
seen at 18:09, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

Local companies from Birmingham and Redditch joined 100 fellow exporters from across the UK at a reception at Downing Street.  They were invited to Number 10 by the Prime Minister in recognition of their business...

Major expansion for raf regiment as recruitment takes off
seen at 18:09, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

156/2009 The Royal Air Force Regiment, which provides essential protection to Armed Forces personnel and air assets in Afghanistan, is to be expanded, with the formation of a new Field Squadron and Force Protection...

Success of warwickshire firms recognised by the prime minister as he urges them to ‘take it to the world’
seen at 18:08, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

Local companies from Warwickshire joined 100 fellow exporters from across the UK at a reception at Downing Street.  They were invited to Number 10 by the Prime Minister in recognition of their business success...

Listening to the front line
seen at 18:08, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

If the Government continues to harness the innovative ideas of frontline workers, public services will keep improving, the head of the Civil Service said today. 

Regional minister backs campaign to get youngsters into activities
seen at 18:08, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

A packed weekend of free events aimed at getting young people across the East Midlands off the streets and in to fun activities has been backed by Regional Minister Phil Hope.

Construction company fined £150,000 after worker dies and another is seriously injured at wembley stadium
seen at 18:08, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today warned employers to ensure proper procedures are in place to keep staff safe when working on construction sites.

Proximity awarded below the line contract for identity and passport service
seen at 18:08, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

Proximity has won the contract to develop campaigns for the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) as its long-term below the line agency.

Tap water quality results presented at regional seminars
seen at 18:08, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

Tap water in the Midlands and Eastern region is clean and safe according to the independent drinking water quality regulator’s report which is presented today at a seminar hosted by the Consumer Council for Water...

Kp3 review into offshore industry safety to be published on tuesday 14 july
seen at 15:32, 9 July in Commonwealth War Graves Commission News - national (Our copy).

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New chair for the south east england regional development agency
seen at 15:29, 9 July in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has today announced the appointment of Rob Douglas CBE as the new Chair of the South East England Regional Development Agency (SEEDA) New Chair for the South East England Regional...

Hm coastguard - promoting safer seas with pride
seen at 15:29, 9 July in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

Her Majesty’s Coastguard is pleased to be attending the Brighton Pride 2009 “Pride beside the Seaside” in August.

Success of north east firms recognised by the prime minister as he urges them to ‘take it to the world’
seen at 14:51, 9 July in National Business Travel Network News - national (Our copy).

NE/260/09 North East companies joined 100 fellow exporters from across the UK at a reception at 10 Downing Street this week (Tuesday).  They were invited to Number 10 by the Prime Minister in recognition of their...

Stubbing out the illegal tobacco sales in belfast
seen at 14:51, 9 July in National Business Travel Network News - national (Our copy).

Almost 30,000 counterfeit and smuggled cigarettes have been seized in early morning raids of business premises in Belfast this morning.

Adjudicator publishes a decision to revoke the proposals to increase the admission number at john kelly boys’ technology college and john kelly girls’ technology college
seen at 14:51, 9 July in National Business Travel Network News - national (Our copy).

The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by Brent Council to revoke a proposal to increase the admission number by 27 or more to the admission number, at John Kelly Boys’ Technology...

Hmrc launches consultations on information powers and excise
seen at 14:51, 9 July in National Business Travel Network News - national (Our copy).

Two consultation documents on modernising HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) powers, deterrents and safeguards are published today.

Fife council and contractor fined £13,700 for exposing staff and public to asbestos
seen at 14:49, 9 July in Independent Safeguarding Authority News - national (Our copy).

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today warned property owners to ensure that they keep accurate records of asbestos in their buildings and pass any information on to contractors.

New £70 million jam busting technology for a14
seen at 14:48, 9 July in Independent Safeguarding Authority News - national (Our copy).

- Public exhibitions this week in Kettering - Drivers on the A14 are to benefit from safer and more reliable journeys as work on an £70m project to install new jam-busting technology gets underway.

Tap water quality results presented at regional seminars
seen at 14:48, 9 July in Independent Safeguarding Authority News - national (Our copy).

Tap water in the Midlands and Eastern region is clean and safe according to the independent drinking water quality regulator’s report which is presented today at a seminar hosted by the Consumer Council for Water...

Hm coastguard - promoting safer seas with pride
seen at 13:33, 9 July in Commonwealth War Graves Commission News - national (Our copy).

Her Majesty’s Coastguard is pleased to be attending the Brighton Pride 2009 “Pride beside the Seaside” in August.

Success of east of england firms recognised by the prime minister as he urges them to ‘take it to the world’
seen at 13:33, 9 July in Commonwealth War Graves Commission News - national (Our copy).

Local companies from Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Norwich and Ipswich joined 100 fellow exporters from across the UK at a reception at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday night (7 July).  They were invited to Number...

Low pay commission visit to cambridge
seen at 13:32, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

Two Low Pay Commissioners will visit Cambridge on 10 July on a fact-finding visit about the National Minimum Wage.  This is one of a number of visits the Low Pay Commission is making around the UK during 2009...

Stress-busting technology set to ease summer holiday getaway
seen at 13:32, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

More traffic technology than ever before is being used on the main holiday routes as families head off for the sunshine this summer.

New chair for north west regional development agency
seen at 13:32, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has today announced the appointment of Robert Hough as the new Chair of North West Regional Development Agency (NWRDA)

Cac annual report 2008-09
seen at 13:32, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

Today, the Central Arbitration Committee has published its Annual Report for 2008-09

Competition commission publishes annual report
seen at 13:32, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

32/09 The Competition Commission (CC) has published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2008/09.   During the reporting year, the CC completed three major market investigations into Groceries, Payment Protection...

New chair for the south east england regional development agency
seen at 13:32, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has today announced the appointment of Rob Douglas CBE as the new Chair of the South East England Regional Development Agency (SEEDA) New Chair for the South East England Regional...

Tap water quality results presented at regional seminars
seen at 13:32, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

Tap water in the Eastern and Midlands regions is clean and safe according to the independent drinking water quality regulator’s report which is presented today at a seminar hosted by the Consumer Council for ...

Water industry is first to try out the new climate change projections
seen at 13:32, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

New Environment Minister, Dan Norris, addressed the water industry today at a special conference on the UK Climate Projections 2009 released by Defra last month.

New £70 million jam busting technology for a14
seen at 13:32, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

- Public exhibitions this week in Kettering -

How will your garden grow?
seen at 13:32, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

Gardeners at the RHS are taking climate change seriously as new results show how their gardens may be affected.

Competition commission announces two new members
seen at 13:32, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

Consumer Minister Kevin Brennan today announced the appointment of a further two new members to the Competition Commission.

New phone number to make urgent care easier to access
seen at 13:32, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

A consultation on a new national three-digit number – 111 – that will make it easier for patients to access urgent care wherever they are was launched by Ofcom today.

Regional minister backs campaign to get west midlands youngsters into activites
seen at 13:32, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

A packed weekend of free events aimed at getting young people across the West Midlands off the streets and in to fun activities, such as sport and music making, has been backed by regional minister Ian Austin...

Hse warns lancashire homeowners not to risk lives with illegal gas fitters following successful prosecution
seen at 13:32, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

Homeowners in Lancashire are being warned they risk putting their lives in danger if they employ gas fitters who are not qualified.

Benn backs farmers’ green offer
seen at 13:31, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

A groundbreaking agreement between the farming industry and Government means farmers will take action to ensure their farms support and protect wildlife and biodiversity, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary...

Success of north east firms recognised by the prime minister as he urges them to ‘take it to the world’
seen at 13:31, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

NE/260/09 North East companies joined 100 fellow exporters from across the UK at a reception at 10 Downing Street this week (Tuesday).  They were invited to Number 10 by the Prime Minister in recognition of their...

Haringey puts friday and saturday night activities for young people at the top of the agenda
seen at 13:31, 9 July in Department for Business, Innovation and Skills News - national (Our copy).

As a major campaign to ensure that young people have access to things to do on Friday and Saturday nights kicks off with an Open Weekend of free nationwide youth activities on 10 and 11 July, a project in Haringey...

Coastguards expect a busy summer at the beach
seen at 06:25, 9 July in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

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Coastguards are promoting their Sea Smart summer safety campaign as millions of us head to the coast this summer.  With many families opting to holiday at home this year, tourism is booming and Coastguards...

Tower hamlets youngsters all set for open weekend
seen at 06:25, 9 July in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

Tower Hamlets youngsters can make the most of over 50 youth projects that will be open late at night this weekend, as the borough takes part in the national Open Weekend initiative.

New Business and Enterprise Committee Report: Post offices – securing their future
seen at 05:02, 9 July in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We welcome the Business & Enterprise Committee's new report 'Post offices - securing their future'. It recognises the need for the Post Office to find new business and suggests a variety...

I am deeply saddened to learn of Norman's death....
seen at 05:02, 9 July in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

I am deeply saddened to learn of Norman's death. We were in the same form at Stratford College Dublin in the late 1950's. He had a very witty sense of humour and a very sharp mind, sometimes reminding...

Thank you Maurice, we'll pass on your...
seen at 05:02, 9 July in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thank you Maurice, we'll pass on your condolences to Norman's family.
Key Finding from the Rural Services Data Series 2009
seen at 05:02, 9 July in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Some of the key findings from our 2009 Rural Services Data Series

I've downloaded this and the content od the zip...
seen at 05:02, 9 July in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
I've downloaded this and the content od the zip file is a text file.  Is that correct or should there be a spreadsheet instead?  Thanks, Becky
Hi Becky,Yes, that's correct. The data is in a...
seen at 05:02, 9 July in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Hi Becky, Yes, that's correct. The data is in a text file so that the data can be used in different ways, but you can open this with Excel or other spreadsheet software. The process varies slightly for ...
Our submission to the Business & Enterprise Committee’s inquiry: Post offices: securing their future
seen at 05:02, 9 July in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available to download only

Our response to the Business & Enterprise Committee's inquiry 'Post offices - securing their future'.

Major boost to economy as work to widen m25 is started by ttransport minister
seen at 01:22, 9 July in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

Work to widen key sections of the M25 as part of a £6.2 billion contract to improve and maintain England’s busiest motorway – creating thousands of new construction jobs – was officially started today...

Actress caroline quentin says “get your hands mucky” and join muck in4life
seen at 01:22, 9 July in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

One of the country’s favourite actresses, Caroline Quentin, is supporting the new Government environmental volunteering campaign – Muck In4Life. The campaign aims to get families, kids, grandparents and anyone...

First specialist dementia advisors start work
seen at 00:52, 9 July in Commonwealth War Graves Commission News - national (Our copy).

People with dementia and their families will get more support throughout the course of the illness as the first dementia advisors start work from today.