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12 November 2009

Harman: women’s pay gaining on men
seen at 22:48, 12 November in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).

Issued by the News Distribution Service on behalf of the Government Equalities Office Harriet Harman, Minister for Women and Equality, today welcomed the narrowing of the overall gender pay gap1 by half a percentage...

Department of health response to bmj press release on critical care services
seen at 19:39, 12 November in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).
Department of health response to bmj press release on critical care services
East of england - government wants to engage with faith communities on social challenges - john denham
seen at 17:50, 12 November in Tate Britain News - national (Our copy).

         - £2million funding boost for faith groups -

Operational media advisory from east coast
seen at 17:48, 12 November in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

What:             Rail services on the East Coast main line, which runs between London’s King’s Cross station and York, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness, transfer to East Coast, the new operator...

Worker loses arm despite century-old protective law
seen at 17:46, 12 November in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).

A court today heard how an Inverurie papermill worker lost his arm despite a century-old piece of legislation designed to protect factory workers.

Operational media advisory from east coast
seen at 17:45, 12 November in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).

What:             Rail services on the East Coast main line, which runs between London’s King’s Cross station and York, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness, transfer to East Coast, the new operator...

Company fined after wall collapses on wigan worker
seen at 17:45, 12 November in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).

A construction company in Leigh has been ordered to pay £11,517 after one of its workers was seriously injured when a wall collapsed on him in Wigan.

New powers to suspend driving instructors
seen at 17:45, 12 November in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).

Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) who pose a significant threat to the safety of the public will face immediate suspension under new legislation which gained Royal Assent today.

* Legislation receives...

Health act 2009 receives royal assent
seen at 17:45, 12 November in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).

A new law that will help to protect children and young people from the harms of tobacco received Royal Assent today.

New policing and crime legislation puts people first
seen at 17:45, 12 November in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).

New measures to protect the public, increase police accountability and tackle crime and disorder were welcomed today by the Home Secretary Alan Johnson after the Policing and Crime Bill received Royal Assent.

Ukti creates match made in heaven for uk and german professional service firms
seen at 15:49, 12 November in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).

The East Midlands and London region of UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) teamed together to hold a two day joint law and accountancy match-making event that began on November 5 at the prestigious premises of the...

First female pilot takes flight as historic reds line-up unveiled
seen at 13:21, 12 November in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, today unveiled its historic 2010 line-up at Royal Air Force Scampton, its home base near Lincoln. The 2010 team includes the first-ever female pilot, Flight...

New safety initiative tackles scaffolding injuries in greater manchester
seen at 12:49, 12 November in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).

Around 180 construction workers from around Greater Manchester are expected at Stockport County’s Edgeley Park ground on Thursday 19 November for a special scaffolding safety event.

A5111 raynesway park development derby, phase three traffic management
seen at 12:49, 12 November in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).

As part of the on gong Derby Commercial Park development there will be minor changes to the road layout on the A5111.

Nursing set to become all graduate entry by 2013
seen at 12:25, 12 November in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).

Degree level education will raise quality of patient care

Transport statistics
seen at 12:25, 12 November in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).

The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics:

Government takes action on antipsychotic drugs and dementia
seen at 12:25, 12 November in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).

A tough new action plan to tackle the over prescribing of antipsychotic drugs to people with dementia was today announced by Care Services Minister Phil Hope.

South downs becomes england’s ninth national park
seen at 12:25, 12 November in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).

During a visit to Ditchling, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn today signed the Order to confirm the South Downs as England’s ninth National Park.

Hmrc launches new charter
seen at 12:25, 12 November in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).

A new Charter setting out what individuals, businesses and other groups dealing with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) can expect from the department, as well as what it expects from them, was launched today.

New taser figures announced
seen at 12:25, 12 November in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).

The use of Tasers by specially-trained units slowed in the last quarter, according to new figures published today.

Home office sets out new rules for migrants
seen at 12:25, 12 November in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).

Every migrant who enters the UK will require 'permission' to stay under new draft proposals published in Parliament today.

New council to drive forward future strategy of uk car industry
seen at 12:25, 12 November in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).

Business Secretary Lord Mandelson announced today that the Government is setting up a new Automotive Council to address the long term strategic challenges facing the UK car industry.

Harman: women’s pay gaining on men
seen at 12:25, 12 November in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).

Issued by the News Distribution Service on behalf of the Government Equalities Office Harriet Harman, Minister for Women and Equality, today welcomed the narrowing of the overall gender pay gap1 by half a percentage...

Sector skills councils relicensing – further decisions announced
seen at 12:25, 12 November in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).

Two further Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) have been relicensed, Business, Innovation and Skills Secretary Lord Mandelson announced today, on behalf of the UK Government and the Devolved Administrations.

Government listens to grandparents' opinions
seen at 12:25, 12 November in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).

Grandparents and their representative organisations will today attend a cross-Government summit to explore the changing role of grandparents in society and talk to Ministers about how the Government can support...

'...Give all War Memorials the same protection as grade A listed buildings' -- Victor Halliday
seen at 06:39, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As many War Memorials have over the years been erected on the sides of...
'...sack Lord Alan Sugar.' -- Peter Dixon
seen at 06:39, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
as Business Champion, as he does not have the interests of small business in...
'...To stop Local Council's breaking their own rules regarding Housing' -- alisun watkins
seen at 06:39, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Local council's set rules in order for people on the council housing lists...
'...Make it law for service charges attached to all properties be included in their particulars and HIP' -- Darren Rhodes
seen at 06:38, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Service charges can amount to a large annual sum, paid to a managing agent...
'...Sign up to the Schengen Agreement and give the people of the United Kingdom the same passport free travel ability as in most other European countries.' -- MR.LEONARD WELLS
seen at 06:38, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In 1945 the famous Ernest Bevin said that for him Freedom meant being able...
'...Limit the access to data collected under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA)' -- Mr Stephen Rice
seen at 06:38, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The RIPA suffers abuse from local councils and similar bodies who use their...
'...standardise prescription charges and eyesight tests throughout Great Britain.' -- W Baker
seen at 06:38, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In England, a prescription charge is currently set at 7.20, whilst in...
'...Stop Legislation to Spy On British Citizens' -- Mr Nathaniel Baulch-Jones
seen at 06:38, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Recently the Government has proposed plans to keep records of every phone...
'...Investigate single mothers more.' -- adrian bonnington
seen at 06:38, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many so called single mothers on welfare payments actually have partners...
'...save King Edward VII Upper School, Melton Mowbray from closure.' -- Miss NJ O'Dare
seen at 06:38, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a parent of a Year 7 student at King Edward VII i am very upset to hear...
'...train all prison service staff with a basic understanding of British Sign Language.' -- Matthew Gregg
seen at 06:38, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Deaf prisoners are currently being treated like second-class prisoners to...
'...Ban the use of Flash Photography in Exotic Reptile Houses in the U.K.' -- mr j w blount
seen at 06:38, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many of the General public and professional photographers have no IDEA of...
'...Use the UK billion (1,000,000,000,000) one Million million, instead of the US billion (1,000,000,000) one thousand million' -- James Martin
seen at 06:38, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are not the 51st state we spell colour not color. We spell Aeroplane not...
'...Give people the right not to have a bank account' -- Robert Sweeney
seen at 06:38, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Restore the right of people to have wages and benefits paid either in cash...
'...make soldiers meals free or properly subsidised like they were befre pay and you dine' -- michelle bates
seen at 06:38, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
before pay and dine for 120 per month a serving military culd have 3 decnt...
'...require all chocolate manufacturers to use sustainable palm oil only in their products.' -- Capt Graeme Wedge
seen at 06:37, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Mars undertake to change supplies by 2015 yet sustainalbe palm oil supplies...
'...investigate parking policy in darlington and other town centers' -- wayne norman
seen at 06:37, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
car parking costs in town centers esp.darlington are inhibiting shoppers...
'...remove the barriers preventing and discouraging inter-racial adoption' -- Ian Feavearyear
seen at 06:37, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are many mixed race and ethnic minority children languishing in care...
'...reverse amendment 62 to the Coroners and Justice Bill, so that when determining whether a loss of self-control had a qualifying trigger, the fact that a thing said or done constituted sexual infidelity is to be disregarded.' -- Dr Katherine Cook
seen at 06:37, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition asks the PM to take action to ensure that the law on murder...
'...increase retirement pensions paid by the Government to the level enjoyed by residents in Holland' -- Frank London
seen at 06:37, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Dutch pensioners enjoy higher pensions than the meagre amount 'enjoyed' by...
'...Abolish VAT on Silver Coins and Bullion to bring equality with the No-VAT position on Gold' -- Lyn Nash
seen at 06:37, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the UK, people have enjoyed being able to invest in Gold Bullion and...
'...give our children leaving school more oppertunities, eg. apprentaships, collages offering much more places, eg. in plastering, brick laying, carpentry, decorating, ect.' -- MRS ANGELA GRACE NICHOLS
seen at 06:37, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
there are only few places in collages for placements for all the above, and...
'...Save Penhale Training Camp (cornwall) from closure' -- Sebastian Gibson
seen at 06:37, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Penhale Cadet Training Camp is under serious threat of closure. It is also...
'...scrap Pelican (and similar) Crossings in favour of footbridges over town centre and major carriageways' -- Simon Hampson
seen at 06:37, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Keeping traffic and pedestrians apart has got to be a wise move....
'...Protect the green belt from inappropriate development' -- Mary-Claire Travers
seen at 06:37, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Royal Horticultural Society s world famous gardens and plant collection...
'...help raise awareness for Complex Regional Pain (CRPS/RSD)' -- Rebecca Boot
seen at 06:37, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Complex regional pain syndrome(CRPS) is a chronic neurological disease...
'...make it compulsory for companies to label 'palm oil' clearly in their ingredients.' -- Amy McDanell
seen at 06:37, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently, far too many companies are labelling 'palm oil' under complicated...
'...retake driving tests when photo licences expire (every 10 years)' -- neil fowles
seen at 06:37, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
everyone to retake their driving test every 10 years or when licence is up...
'...Help the forgotten ex service personnel whose lives have been affected by homelessness.' -- Bill Murray
seen at 06:37, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the ever growing number of forgotten ex service personnel whose lives...
'...create more awareness and urge people to sign up to the Donor register.' -- Mr N Flatman
seen at 06:37, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I urge the goverment to develop a more high profile campaign to recruit more...
'...Stop the Closure of special needs units across the UK' -- susan bailey
seen at 06:37, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Stop the closure of speech and language or special needs units attached to...
'...achieve free transport for under 21's' -- Mr Mustafa Mirzai
seen at 06:36, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We believe that by giving free transport to under 21's we are not only...
'...Make Dog Seat Belts Compulsory' -- Rebecca Pollard
seen at 06:36, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A safe journey with your pet? we all take this for granted that we will get...
'...resign' -- Anthony Thompson
seen at 06:36, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In response to a petition calling on Gordon Brown to resign there was no...
'...funding into the reaserch and provide new effective treatment for neuroblastoma' -- Miss Elaine Lindup
seen at 06:36, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
my name is elaine lindup. in november 2008 my 3 year old daughter ruby was...
'...change the constitution of Government to one based on a record of successful business, rather than political aspiration.' -- Alan Gillard
seen at 06:36, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ask the Prime Minister for the structure of Government to be changed....
'...Resolve the refuse collection strike in the Leeds area' -- Mark Allan
seen at 06:36, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a leeds resident I feel compelled to voice the comments of Leeds. Leeds...
'...have any person who has emigrated to the UK within the last year and has commited a crim to be deported back to their country of origin.' -- Padraig Curran
seen at 06:36, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Immigrants who commit a crime during their first year in the Uk should be...
'...Lower Rail Fares' -- Miss Lauren Taylor
seen at 06:36, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Rail fare has risen 100% since the mid 1990's. It has been revealed that...
'...restrict engine power output for new car drivers during the first years of passing the driving test' -- Simon Hampson
seen at 06:36, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In a similar way to motorcyclists, it would be of benefit to a new car...
'...Ban the Non Smoking Law in Pubs' -- Rob Jefkins
seen at 06:36, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All Smokers would like an area inside a pub to smoke. If this were possible...
'...Compensate Lloyds Bank Sahreholders' -- Michael Joseph
seen at 06:36, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Lloyds was coerced by the government to save HBOS which was within 24 hours...
'...not implement an increase in valuation of business premises in the current economic climate' -- Cllr Bill Hitchins
seen at 06:36, 12 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
South Hams District Council, supported by its five local towns, has raised...
Guidance Notes on labelling fat spreads, including margarine and butter (England) (The Food Standards Agency)
seen at 00:45, 12 November in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 16th September 2009 and ends on 9th December 2009.

Who will this consultation be of most interest to? Food manufacturers and industry engaged in the manufacture of dairy ...

Consultation on the proposed framework for Quality Accounts (The Department of Health)
seen at 00:45, 12 November in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 17th September 2009 and ends on 10th December 2009.

The Department of Health has launched a public consultation on the proposed framework for Quality Accounts and would invite...

Crackdown on the ugly face of modelling and entertainment industry
seen at 00:25, 12 November in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).

The Government has today announced new action to crackdown on the ugly face of the modelling and entertainment industry.

Circuit bench retirement
seen at 00:24, 12 November in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).

His Honour Judge Thomas Cowling retires as a Circuit Judge on 12 November 2009.