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17 December 2009

£1.3m cocaine in ‘biscuit load’ smuggler jailed for 15 years
seen at 18:08, 17 December in NDS2 News - national (Our copy).

A man, who attempted to smuggle 32 kilos of cocaine with a street value of £1.3 million into the UK in a lorry loaded with biscuits, has been jailed for fifteen years today.

Highways agency ready for snowfall as drivers urged to check conditions before travelling
seen at 18:08, 17 December in NDS2 News - national (Our copy).

Road users across much of England are being advised to check the weather forecast and road conditions before they travel tonight and tomorrow – Thursday and Friday 17 and 18 December – as heavy snowfall is expected...

Looking through the keyhole at hexham’s life-saving global health links
seen at 18:07, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

International Development Minister Mike Foster today (Thursday 17 December) got a closer look at how medical staff at Hexham General Hospital are using unique and pioneering technology to help save lives in one...

£1.3m cocaine in ‘biscuit load’ smuggler jailed for 15 years
seen at 18:06, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

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A man, who attempted to smuggle 32 kilos of cocaine with a street value of £1.3 million into the UK in a lorry loaded with biscuits, has been jailed for fifteen years today.

Ban sweets at pantos? oh no we don't!
seen at 18:06, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

With Christmas fast approaching, Britain’s safety watchdog has moved to quell the expected avalanche of ridiculous health and safety myths.

Ban sweets at panto? oh no we don't
seen at 18:06, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

With Christmas fast approaching, Britain’s safety watchdog has moved to quell the expected avalanche of ridiculous health and safety myths.

Ban sweets at panto? oh no we don’t
seen at 18:06, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

With Christmas fast approaching, Britain’s safety watchdog has moved to quell the expected avalanche of ridiculous health and safety myths.

Ban sweets at panto? oh no we don't
seen at 16:14, 17 December in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).

With Christmas fast approaching, Britain’s safety watchdog has moved to quell the expected avalanche of ridiculous health and safety myths.

East of england firms reminded - secure your site before wrapping up for christmas
seen at 16:12, 17 December in NDS2 News - national (Our copy).

Safety reminder for firms in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

Farm waste to be greener under new proposals
seen at 16:12, 17 December in NDS2 News - national (Our copy).

A new scheme to reduce the amount of non-packaging agricultural plastics (NPAP) such as silage wrap and crop covers going to landfill has been proposed by Defra, the Scottish Government and the Welsh Assembly...

Ship bound for blyth loses two containers overboard
seen at 16:11, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Shipping off Flamborough Head, Yorkshire is being warned to take care after a container ship bound for Blyth lost two containers in to the sea.

Scottish firms reminded - secure your site before wrapping up for christmas
seen at 16:11, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Construction managers in Scotland are being reminded to secure their sites to reduce the risks of accidents during the Christmas shut-down.

Minister visits chingford charity to celebrate volunteering programme in africa
seen at 16:11, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Gareth Thomas, Minister for International Development, today visited African Foundation Stone, (AFS), an innovative Chingford-based charity which runs a successful international volunteering programme.

West midlands firms reminded -- secure your site before wrapping up for christmas
seen at 16:11, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Construction managers in the West Midlands are being reminded to secure their sites to reduce the risks of accidents during the Christmas shut-down.

London firms reminded – secure your site before wrapping up for christmas
seen at 16:11, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Construction managers in the London area are being reminded to secure their sites to reduce the risks of accidents during the Christmas shut-down.

The learning machine wins new business in malaysia during uk trade & investment market visit
seen at 16:11, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

A Tamworth education company has signed a deal to export innovative qualifications to Malaysia during a UK Trade & Investment market visit for West Midlands firms.

South east firms reminded – secure your site before wrapping up for christmas
seen at 16:11, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Construction managers in the South East area are being reminded to secure their sites to reduce the risks of accidents during the Christmas shut-down.

Festive youth fest is best entertainment in barnsley
seen at 13:20, 17 December in Technology Strategy Board News - national (Our copy).

It was a real winter warmer in Barnsley as some of the brightest young up and coming artistes entertained hundreds of young people with a free festive music and dance event funded by the Government’s Youth Opportunity...

Roadworks lifted for the christmas and new year getaway
seen at 13:16, 17 December in Regional Minister For Yorkshire And The Humber News - national (Our copy).

The Highways Agency will help people travelling on the roads over the Christmas and New Year holiday period by suspending or completing two-thirds of roadworks on its motorways and major A roads.

Boat designer makes a big splash overseas
seen at 13:04, 17 December in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

A Hampshire boat designer is “ruling the waves” after one of his boats won top prizes at the Greek Formula 2 RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boats) Championships in September.

Public more confident than ever in successful olympics
seen at 12:15, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

A nationwide survey shows that public support for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012 remains high, with confidence that the UK will stage a successful Games growing to 79 per cent from 76 per...

Royal british legion and ministry of defence announce new joint initiative to help bereaved families
seen at 12:14, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

The Defence Secretary, Bob Ainsworth MP, today announced a new initiative which will help families who have lost loved ones in the Armed Forces by providing independent legal advice.

Leicestershire roadworks lifted for christmas and new year getaway
seen at 12:14, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

The Highways Agency will help people from Leicestershire and Rutland travelling on the roads over the Christmas and New Year holiday period by suspending or completing two-thirds of roadworks on its motorways...

Roadworks lifted in yorkshire and the north east for christmas and new year getaway
seen at 12:14, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

The Highways Agency will help people travelling on the roads over the Christmas and New Year holiday period by suspending or completing two-thirds of roadworks on its motorways and major A roads.

Roadworks lifted for christmas and new year getaway
seen at 12:14, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

The Highways Agency will help people travelling on the roads over the Christmas and New Year holiday period by suspending or completing two-thirds of roadworks on its motorways and major A roads.

Roadworks lifted in yorkshire and the north east for christmas and new year getaway
seen at 12:14, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

The Highways Agency will help people travelling on the roads over the Christmas and New Year holiday period by suspending or completing two-thirds of roadworks on its motorways and major A roads.

Statistical press notice - nhs referral to treatment (rtt) times data - october 2009
seen at 11:22, 17 December in Judicial Communications Office for England & Wales News - national (Our copy).

STATISTICAL PRESS NOTICE - NHS REFERRAL TO TREATMENT (RTT) TIMES DATA - October 2009

Boat designer makes a big splash overseas
seen at 11:10, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

A Hampshire boat designer is “ruling the waves” after one of his boats won top prizes at the Greek Formula 2 RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boats) Championships in September.

Statistical press notice - general practice patient survey 2009-10 q1&2 interim national results
seen at 11:10, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Today Ipsos-MORI have published the results of the first two quarterly collections of the 2009-10 GP Patient Survey which they are carrying out on behalf of the Department of Health

Statistical press notice: access to gum services
seen at 11:10, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:

Statistical press notice - direct access audiology - referral to treatment (rtt) waiting times data - october 2009
seen at 11:10, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

STATISTICAL PRESS NOTICE - DIRECT ACCESS AUDIOLOGY - REFERRAL TO TREATMENT (RTT) WAITING TIMES DATA - OCTOBER 2009

Statistical press notice - nhs referral to treatment (rtt) times data - october 2009
seen at 11:10, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

STATISTICAL PRESS NOTICE - NHS REFERRAL TO TREATMENT (RTT) TIMES DATA - October 2009

Transport statistics
seen at 11:10, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

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

Hse publishes full offshore health and safety statistics 2008/09
seen at 11:10, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Full and finalised offshore health and safety statistics for 2008/09 are now available on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website.

Public urged to take extra precautions to keep warm and well
seen at 11:10, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Following the Met Office’s cold weather warnings issued for the next few days The Department of Health is urging people to be aware of the risks faced during this period of cold weather.

Revisions to levels of financial standing for goods and psv operators
seen at 11:09, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

The Department for Transport has today given notice of revisions to the levels of financial standing required by holders of goods and PSV operators' licences operating for hire or reward. This is an EU requirement...

Embargoed: not for publication or broadcast until 00.01 friday 18th december 2009:keep away from motorways campaign tells young people
seen at 11:09, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

An innovative radio campaign designed by young people for young people highlighting the dangers or straying on or near motorways was launched by the Highways Agency in the North West today [Friday 18th December...

Roadworks lifted for the christmas and new year getaway
seen at 11:09, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

The Highways Agency will help people travelling on the roads over the Christmas and New Year holiday period by suspending or completing two-thirds of roadworks on its motorways and major A roads.

West midlands roadworks lifted for christmas and new year getaway
seen at 11:09, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

The Highways Agency will help people travelling on the roads over the Christmas and New Year holiday period by suspending or completing two-thirds of roadworks on its motorways and major A roads.

East midlands roadworks lifted for christmas and new year getaway
seen at 11:09, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

The Highways Agency will help people across the East Midlands who are travelling on the roads over the Christmas and New Year holiday period by suspending or completing two-thirds of roadworks on its motorways...

East of england roadworks lifted for christmas and new year getaway
seen at 11:09, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

The Highways Agency will help people travelling on the roads over the Christmas and New Year holiday period by suspending or completing two-thirds of roadworks on its motorways and major A roads in the East of...

Record numbers of people successfully completing apprenticeships
seen at 11:09, 17 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

A record 143,400 people completed their apprenticeship in the 2008/09 academic year, according to data on vocational qualifications released today by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. This increase...

'...Ellen Harwood and Lori-ann Leverton' -- lori-ann leverton
seen at 05:44, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we believe that schools should not be open on a wednesday, as in France. we...
'...Hold a referndum on electoral reform.' -- Mr Matt Yorke
seen at 05:44, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we all know that a change in electoral system from first past the post to a...
'...Stop discriminating against 18 year olds' -- Alan Davies
seen at 05:44, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Just because some people don't look over 25 they cannot buy alcohol or...
'...Save Copenhagen Climate Change Issues' -- alexandra martin
seen at 05:44, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Dear Prime Minister, re:Save Copenhagen Climate Change Issues Dear Mr Brown...
'...Legislate against extortionate Liquidator fees' -- Sarah Rooms
seen at 05:44, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Once a company goes into liquidation or administration the liquidators...
'...Protect Consumers with fair appeal processes against PubWatch bans' -- Sasha Fry
seen at 05:44, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is to stop Landlord abusing their power with PubWatch....
'...force banks to repay the debt to the government before handing out bonuses to staff.' -- Richard Murgatroyd
seen at 05:44, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If I decided to give 300 to my wife, or a friend, instead of paying my bank...
'...Hold to account the persons who have lost the country billions' -- Mr James Dorney
seen at 05:44, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
through all the discussions and noise over the banking crisis no people have...
'...To make the 4th of January 2010 a Bank Hoilday Monday' -- Lyzette Chantalle
seen at 05:44, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
to make the 4th of jan a bank hoilday monday as the 1st of jan falls on a...
'...get rid of the surpream court and use an independ court for matters like bank charges' -- mr ronald turnbull
seen at 05:44, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i would like to see a fair court handle matters like bank charges not the...
'...Allow Widows to put the childs fathers name on the birth certificate without all the red tape' -- Mr Daniel Holtham
seen at 05:44, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Why is it that widows cannot put the father of their child on the birth...
'...open a public enquiry into the alleged tampering of scientific evidence by the CRU.' -- Trevor Lloyd
seen at 05:44, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
An independent investigation will not suffice. The only conscientious way to...
'...make funding available for the National Flood Forum to enable them to continue the invaluable work they have been doing to help the nation deal with increased levels of flooding, and the problems associated with climate change.' -- Alison Steed
seen at 05:44, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The National Flood Forum is a charitable organisation that only has enough...
'...undertake to offer financial support to the Corrus Group to ensure steel production continues in Redcar' -- Carl Lander
seen at 05:44, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Corrus group have announced huge job losses today in one of our key...
'...Outlaw the use of bolt guns to euthenise dogs' -- Diane Simons
seen at 05:44, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A man died, his wife tried to commit suicide, the son living further away...
'...prevent the building of an incinerator at New England and find alternative solutions for our waste' -- Anna Warren
seen at 05:44, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
An EfW incinerator is not the answer to our waste problems. We want a zero...
'...not accept the new European Union Finance Minister plans to limit the City of London Financial services which will drive business both out of the London and the rest of the EU.' -- Oliver Lines
seen at 05:44, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The new French European Union Finance Minster has stated he wants to limit...
'...to put more money in to reauce in to epilepsy' -- sheilajones
seen at 05:44, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
res in th more thinks to help people with epilepsy and more support to...
'...prohibit companies from asking 'Equality Monitoring' questions in applications for employment' -- Martin Evans
seen at 05:44, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Discrimination on grounds of race, religion, sexual orientation, sex, age...
'...strenghten the United Kingdom's biological controls on food and plant imports due to the spread of exotic spiders and other insects' -- Oliver Lines
seen at 05:44, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Change the UK's laissez faire attitude o biological control which has led...
'...Allow the payment of bank staff bonuses once the banks have paid back to each household the average 40,000 that has been paid in taxpayers money to date.' -- Deryn Ashby
seen at 05:44, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Bank staff have threatened to walk out if they do not receive their 80%...
'...Prevent the board of RBS Bank (and Lloyds Banking Group if possible) from paying bonus payments,over and above existing contractual salary levels,to executive, senior and middle management.' -- Mr Francesco Palma
seen at 05:44, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition does not in any way effect the bonus payments made to the hard...
'...hold a ballot / refferendum of UK taxpayers on the RBS bonuses.' -- David Cunningham
seen at 05:44, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As the UK taxpayers are all shareholders and together are the largest group...
'...Ensure that English is shown on application forms for nationality.' -- gavin brett
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Applications from Government, Councils and Employers should stop excluding...
'...Commence an asbestos removal programme in all schools' -- Ms Claire Sheehan
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Between 2000 and 2005, 106 teachers have died from asbestos related...
'...Ensure that properly informed homeless counts take place before the 'zero rough sleepers by 2012' current government target' -- Mr Stuart McNair
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Communities and Local Government has a current target of 'zero rough...
'...Stop immigrants receiving benefits.' -- peter burns
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To stop immigrants recieving benefits before they have worked and...
'...afford the future victims of caste discrimination the legislative protection they deserve by including caste as a protected characteristic in the Equality Bill' -- Mr Pashori Lal
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like to bring to your attention a scoping study, Hidden Apartheid ...
'...establish a supermarket ombudsman, so as to reduce food waste.' -- Claire Spencer
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ten percent of all CO2 emissions in the West are the by-product of creating...
'...Reduce the current speed limits outside of the school' -- Mr Jack Noonan
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The speed limit outside of school is currently too high, therefore placing...
'...reject any suggestion that the motorist would be automatically liable in the event of a collision between a cyclist and a motorist.' -- Mark Lawless
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Motorists must go through many hours of training about vehicle control,...
'...ensure that all sides of the scientific dabate on global warming and its causes are included in the education curriculum as opposed to the current approach of only including the man made global warming case which is not yet conclusive.' -- K D Hughes
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current situation is unnacceptable with the government, the media and...
'...stop the introduction of smart meters and replace with leaflet saying the more electric and gas you use the more expensive it costs' -- Ted Charlton
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...stop the introduction of smart meters and replace with leaflet saying the more electric and gas you use the more expensive it costs' -- Ted Charlton
'...help to create a global resource based economy' -- joe challenor
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The monetry system is now outdated and un-nessecary.It is a pyramid system...
'...Ban online petitions' -- robert woods
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Onlline petitions are a sign of the lapse of interest and general lethargy...
'...Propose that every shop must close at 12pm on a sunday.' -- Mr Nicholas Law
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I feel that sunday should be a day of rest for the whole of the uk. I do...
'...give women more information on dangerous Depo-Provera side effects' -- Sarah Crawford
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
More information needs to given to women before administering the...
'...rethink about "dangerous" dogs and take into consideration the owners of the dogs' -- Lewis Warrington
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe that to many dogs are being given a bad reputation because of the...
'...Help change and stop using the word " antipsychotics " to assist in the fight against stigmatization' -- Dr Venkat Chetan Reddy Majjiga
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Antipsychotic medication is used for a wide spectrum of non- psychotic...
'...bring immediate pressure on allerdale council to reinstate road links in workington' -- mr k j matthews
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we, as a residents affected by the bridge out at workington,would like the...
'...use the COP15 summit as an opportunity to try and persuade other nations, in particular Spain, to take whatever steps are neccessary to combat climate change.' -- Cate Jago
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Spain and Portugal will be the European countries worst affected by climate...
'...remove Lord Mandelson Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills from that position because he cannot do a good job when he is not allowed to be critical of the costs of European Union.' -- Oliver Lines
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Lord Mandelson has a large Pension from the EU which he can only receive if...
'...restore the old housing benefit rules and/or make changes to the way Local Housing Allowance is administered.' -- Helen Booz
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When I retired I had renovated intending to sell my house but recession...
'...increase the statutory penalties for motorists failing to observe red signals at railway level crossings' -- Chris Pearson
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Some recent cases reported in the press regarding incursions on to the...
'...instruct the Department for Transport to ask First Capital Connect to reimburse season ticket holders' -- Aashish Chandarana
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Since mid-November, First Capital Connect drivers have been working to rule...
'...launch an independent enquiry into the repeal of the Treason Act and the implementation of the Lisbon treaty.' -- Oliver Lines
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If there is a conflict of interests, the government should remove the...
'...To change the extradition law with the US' -- Glenn Faulkner
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Law regarding extradition of British citizens to the US needs to be...
'...Curb excessive Maternity Pay from the NHS' -- Mr D Harvey
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Pregant NHS staff are able to heavily boost their maternity pay by doing...
'...Charge cyclists 10 pound a year road tax' -- Miss Jade Tipping
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
its a fair tax, 10 pound a year for cyclists to use public roads as any...
'...Re-introduce a dog license' -- Mr Richard Barber
seen at 05:43, 17 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In light of recent dog attacks, it is time to re-introduce a license for the...
High court action taken to shut down letting agency
seen at 05:34, 17 December in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

Official Receiver appointed Provisional Liquidator

Contractor fined after man dies in wembley
seen at 05:34, 17 December in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

A contractor has been fined today after a labourer drowned while building an extension at a domestic property in Wembley, Brent.

Parents back alcohol free childhood
seen at 00:16, 17 December in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

Chief Medical Officer publishes final guidance on alcohol and children

Appointment of an assistant judge advocate general
seen at 00:16, 17 December in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

The Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP, has appointed Alan Macdonald Large to be an Assistant Judge Advocate General, with effect from 1 January 2010.

Greater manchester granted city region status
seen at 00:15, 17 December in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

Region to become low carbon economic area A groundbreaking agreement between the 10 Greater Manchester local authorities and the Government will be signed on Friday.