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20 January 2010

Local solutions already exist in fight against irresponsible drinking
seen at 15:47, 20 January in Leasehold Advisory Service News - national (Our copy).

Moves to curb irresponsible drinking have led to a call for a 'revisit of existing solutions', particularly in preventing sales of alcohol to young people.

Teachers urged to take up tax matters
seen at 15:46, 20 January in Al-Sweady Public Inquiry News - national (Our copy).

With tax and public spending high on the news agenda, teachers are being urged to take advantage of a free, online teaching resource that helps pupils learn just what tax is all about.

Uk government leads way on buying sustainable timber
seen at 15:46, 20 January in Al-Sweady Public Inquiry News - national (Our copy).

Environment Secretary Hilary Benn today announced that from 1 April 2010 new social criteria will be added to the UK Government’s timber procurement policy, to add to the existing requirement that all Government...

Eu dairy fund consultation launched
seen at 15:46, 20 January in Al-Sweady Public Inquiry News - national (Our copy).

Dairy farmers are being asked for their views on how best to distribute England’s £16m (€18m) share of the EU Dairy Fund in a consultation launched by Defra today.

Appointment of nicola smith to the social security advisory committee (ssac)
seen at 15:46, 20 January in Al-Sweady Public Inquiry News - national (Our copy).

The Social Security Advisory Committee is pleased to announce that the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Yvette Cooper, has appointed Ms Nicola Smith, as a member of the SSAC for a term of three years...

Healey offers more housing choice for tenants
seen at 15:46, 20 January in Al-Sweady Public Inquiry News - national (Our copy).

More tenants across the country will have a greater say over where they want to live and what housing options are available to them after Housing Minister John Healey today announced over half a million pounds...

It’s a sign! traxx™ frame technology sees global success
seen at 13:30, 20 January in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

Kent company Carmelion Ltd ended 2009 on a high after securing a major deal with Australian supermarket chain Coles for its Traxxâ„¢ framing system for advertising on vehicles. After seeing the benefit from their...

Not your bog standard day
seen at 13:30, 20 January in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

Thomas Crapper Day (27 January 2010) marks the 100th anniversary of Thomas Crapper’s1 death, and the Consumer Council for Water is calling for consumers to take a minute to reflect on where we might be without...

Top british designers and architects to improve privacy and dignity in nhs hospitals
seen at 12:56, 20 January in Royal Court of Jersey News - national (Our copy).

Top British designers and architects are working with the NHS to improve the experience of patients in hospital.

Law enforcements top financial investigators celebrated at keith hughes award
seen at 12:56, 20 January in Royal Court of Jersey News - national (Our copy).

The UK’s finest in law enforcement financial investigation, came together today to celebrate the winners of the Keith Hughes Award for Excellence in Financial Investigation, at the Brit Oval in London.

Aviation company fined £2,400 after painter fall
seen at 12:55, 20 January in Royal Court of Jersey News - national (Our copy).

A Southend-based company has been prosecuted after an aircraft painter was severely injured in a fall – leaving him unable to work for more than two years.

Longer franchises, more scope for innovation and new measures to penalise operators who walk away
seen at 12:23, 20 January in Tate Britain News - national (Our copy).

Future rail franchises will be let for a minimum of ten years - with even longer contracts of up to 22 years possible in return for additional investment. Train operators are also to get more scope for innovation...

North east roadworks update - 23rd january - 29th january
seen at 12:19, 20 January in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).

A1M Junction 61, County Durham  Slight delays are expected on the A1M between junctions 61 and 60 for bridge repair works. There will be a 24 hour lane closure southbound. The works will take place until March...

Statement from harriet harman, minister for women and equality, on the government's "support for all: the families and relationships green paper":
seen at 11:54, 20 January in Al-Sweady Public Inquiry News - national (Our copy).

"I am pleased that the Families and Relationships Green Paper reconfirms our commitment to support service families. The families of our service personnel have always held things together at home, and their task...

Uk government leads way on buying sustainable timber
seen at 11:08, 20 January in Tate Britain News - national (Our copy).

07/10 Environment Secretary Hilary Benn today announced that from 1 April 2010 new social criteria will be added to the UK Government’s timber procurement policy, to add to the existing requirement that all Government...

Tax return deadline is looming
seen at 10:52, 20 January in Al-Sweady Public Inquiry News - national (Our copy).

The 31 January Self Assessment tax return deadline isn’t far away, so if you haven’t yet sent your return to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), you need to act quickly to avoid a £100 penalty.

Welfare reform – fewer people left behind in this recession
seen at 10:51, 20 January in Al-Sweady Public Inquiry News - national (Our copy).

A new test which focuses on what people can do rather than what they can't is keeping more people seeking work, new figures show today. Thousands of people are now moving towards work rather than being left to...

New home office chief scientific adviser announced
seen at 10:50, 20 January in Al-Sweady Public Inquiry News - national (Our copy).

Professor Bernard Silverman has been appointed as the new Chief Scientific Adviser to the Home Office it was announced today.  He will replace Professor Paul Wiles who is leaving Government service after holding...

Unemployment and youth unemployment fall as government increases help for unemployed
seen at 10:50, 20 January in Al-Sweady Public Inquiry News - national (Our copy).

The government today welcomed the drop in the December unemployment and youth unemployment figures but warned that the jobless total was still expected to rise again before the summer.

Teachers urged to take up tax matters
seen at 10:50, 20 January in Al-Sweady Public Inquiry News - national (Our copy).

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With tax and public spending high on the news agenda, teachers are being urged to take advantage of a free, online teaching resource that helps pupils learn just what tax is all about.

It’s a sign! traxx™ frame technology sees global success
seen at 10:50, 20 January in Al-Sweady Public Inquiry News - national (Our copy).

Kent company Carmelion Ltd ended 2009 on a high after securing a major deal with Australian supermarket chain Coles for its Traxxâ„¢ framing system for advertising on vehicles. After seeing the benefit from their...

Not your bog standard day
seen at 10:49, 20 January in Al-Sweady Public Inquiry News - national (Our copy).

Thomas Crapper Day (27 January 2010) marks the 100th anniversary of Thomas Crapper’s1 death, and the Consumer Council for Water is calling for consumers to take a minute to reflect on where we might be without...

'...look at the fairness of bank charges' -- mike gardiner
seen at 06:00, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As the decision of the house of lords saying tht the OFT cannot assess...
'...ensure that all members of the public have continued, free and open access to the complete historic and valuable musical instrument collection entrusted over generations to the Victoria and Albert Museum, and currently exhibited in Room 40 (Jan 2010).
seen at 06:00, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The V & A are intending to place in long-term storage its collection of...
'...Stop degrading our soldiers by handing out medals to MP's' -- Stacey Hobin
seen at 06:00, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
MP's do not deserve medals for just visiting Afghan or Iraq. If they want a...
'...stop hospital parking charges.' -- scott preston
seen at 06:00, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
to stop all parking charges in hospitals
'...initiate a radical review and overhaul of Children's Services in this country' -- Rachel Hyde-Smith
seen at 06:00, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Yet again, today, we hear of another failing Children's Services department...
'...ensure that all overseas aid is focussed on providing access to free contraception and family planning advice.' -- Mr William Sadler
seen at 06:00, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Far too often the money spent on overseas aid finds its way into the pockets...
'...Dog Fighting is Wrong and People Don't Get Punished Enough' -- MRS BELINDA THATCHER
seen at 06:00, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we want any form of dog fighting stopped.owners of animals suffering this...
'...make professional lobbying illegal.' -- Mr John Crosley
seen at 06:00, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe that the practise of political lobbying for money is corrupt and...
'...Force convicted criminals to work repairing roads and cleaning graffiti to cover their cost of inprisonment' -- Mr Stephen Carney
seen at 06:00, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Make convicted criminals work repairing roads and cleaning buildings of...
'...want protection from todays society, and ask for better standards and equipment when protecting clients and their properties' -- Mr Scott Ibbitson
seen at 06:00, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
security forces in other country's have the rights to carry batons and...
'...Oppose the construction oo the planned third runway at Heathrow.' -- Matthew Cater
seen at 06:00, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If the plans for Heathrow expantion go ahead, then the enviromental impact...
'...Give cyclists priority over cars on roads.' -- Andrew Turner
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We feel that cyclists the law is not as clear as it could be on the matter...
'...Prevent/stop the closure and move of Siemens Industrial TurboMachinary Ltd In Lincoln to Finspong' -- Mr Lawrence Edward Bilton
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Siemens's CEO of the Energy sector (Wolfgang Dehen) wants to shut down...
'...Provide Details Of Known Tax Haven Cheats' -- Mr Russell S.Wyllie
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To the Rt Hon Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and...
'...penalise absent parents who did not pay for their children by way of fines, imprisonment.' -- Miss E Mcfarland
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Absent parents who did not pay for their children should be penalised. The...
'...to set up without delay an evacuation programme for orphaned children of Haiti.' -- Miss Debby Jones
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I beg the Prime Minister to set up without delay an evacuation programme to...
'...remove or review the defence afforded to the Roads Service Northern Ireland, in respect of claims made for damage from potholes/defects, to vehicles on Northern Irelands Roads' -- Christopher Ryan
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If the Department can show that it operated a reasonable system of...
'...Bring in a law that stops men accused of rape being named until they are convicted' -- Michael Paddon
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Too many times, men accused of rape and then acquitted, have their details...
'...urgently review the decision of North Somerset Council to move 700 staff to Clevedon' -- Mr Mike Bell
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
North Somerset Council has agreed to buy an office block in Clevedon for 15...
'...Support the full use of body scanners at all U.K Airports' -- Cheryth Evans
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The scanners in question seem to be nothing other than hi-tech x-ray...
'...Abolish the system which requires the self employed to pay income tax in advance based on the current years tax payment' -- Mr. John Blewitt
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current tax system for the self employed who are not trading as a...
'...send our troops to haiti' -- Mr Ben Heaney
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please immediately stop fighting to help ease the suffering caused by the...
'...end the postcode lottery for treatment of eating disorders in young people and call for a comprehensive nationwide policy that enables young people access to appropriate treatment and services within their community.' -- Ms Debbie Roche
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Eating disorders are extremely complex illnesses which do not elude any...
'...use the windfall tax on bankers' bonuses to offset budget cuts in higher education' -- Adam McMahon
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Following the economic crisis, the Chancellor has decided to massively cut...
'...abandon all plans to introduce or use controversial body scanners in UK airports.' -- Mr Samuel Silcock
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Body scanners are too intrusive, showing outlines of peoples genitals. It is...
'...believe the Government should urgently take action on behalf of all football supporters to prevent Manchester United Football Club (and other English football clubs) being destroyed by corporate greed' -- Andrew Henderson
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Football should belong first and foremost to the fans. We have done and...
'...Make clear that airport security is of paramount importance to this country.' -- John Smart
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The protest by the human rights lobby to make illegal the implimentation at...
'...regulate energy firms more effectively' -- Andrew Croft
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Energy firms are not passing on reductions in wholesale energy prices and...
'...Classify Alcohol' -- Sean Goldthorpe
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the interests of public health, the lethal drug alcohol must be...
'...renegotiate the iniquitous terms of the loan being imposed on Icelandic people to repay the money lost by depositors in Icesave .' -- Mr David Norman Janes
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The legal and moral position is unclear, and one could spent hours arguing...
'...Legalise the use of of CS gas to the public.' -- MR Innes Watt
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If the Goverment legalises CS gas to the public I believe fewer people will...
'...STOP giving money away to other countries if we are in a so called ression' -- Mr Tulsa Thomas
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
By signing up to this you belive that we should not be giving money away to...
'...stop our brave soldiers from paying tax whilst out in Afghanistan or Iraq' -- Mr.Gregory.Wedge
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we would like our soldiers to be allowed to be paid their salaries tax free...
'...Create a Charity Tax for Bankers Bonuses.' -- Ian Tovey
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I petition the Government to create a Charity Tax on the bankers Bonuses. I...
'...Commit none British Subjects to Swear an Oath of Allegiance to the United Kingdom' -- Steven Robertson
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Britain has become divided. There is also evidence that some who live in...
'...scrap plans to make ID checks compulsary for alcohol sales to persons under the age of 21.' -- Mr Alistair John Haggis
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
According to a recent press article it is understood that the Prime Minester...
'...stop under privaledged kids being accepted into private schools' -- kaye patel
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government gives people who do not earn enough tax credits, housing...
'...Reverse the recent reduction in treatment availability at Scarborough NHS Dialysis Unit.' -- Malcolm Wright
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
From January 2010 the availability of Haemo-dialysis treatment at...
'...Limit Estate Agents ability to use hand delivered direct mail for advertising.' -- Benjamin J J Collins
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A large part of the hand delivered junk mail I receive in the post comes...
'...Increase the amount of financial aid to Haiti following the devastating eartthquake. We, believe the 10 million promised by Gordon Brown is an insult to humanity, given the billions so readily given to bail out British Bankers.' -- Vic Cox
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Increase the amount of financial aid to haiti.
'...To change the system the criminal records bureau uses to create an electronic card system to cut waiting times for applications and provide more accurate live information' -- Mr David Richens
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The idea is for a new and improved CRB (Criminal Records Bureau). Our idea...
'...amend the law on organ donation' -- Bradley Moore
seen at 05:59, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
make everyone automatically on the organ donor register and be given the...
'...End the CSA 's persecution of good supportive dads' -- Paul Goodman
seen at 05:58, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
After a divorce, men are usually left with very little assets. If these men...
'...Arrange for a change from the "GB" plate identifying UK vehicles to "UK" so that people in Northern Ireland feel included.' -- Mr Peter Sellar
seen at 05:58, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Great Britain (GB) applies only to the largest of the British Isles...
'...provide all ducks, swans and geese in parks, and preferably in nature reserves aswell, with an indoor shelter with warm bedding for the birds to go into at night in harsh icy and snowy winters. Otherwise the birds will be frozen overnight. And for the
seen at 05:58, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All duck, swan and geese ponds in parks, and preferably in nature reserves...
'...stop preachers of hate' -- linda james
seen at 05:58, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
and giving them benefits if they had to work like the rest of the true...
'...look after the people of Britain not the Immigrants' -- Kelly Turner
seen at 05:58, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Why should we as a British Nation have to put up with the immigrants coming...
'...support the residents of Salford, Barbara Keeley - Labour Member of Parliament for Worsley and residents of surrounding areas in OPPOSING THE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ON 50 ACRES OF GREENFIELD LAND AT BURGESS FARM, SALFORD' -- Mr Edwin John Howarth
seen at 05:58, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Burgess Farm still contributes to the UK's rapidly diminishing food chain....
'...stop the turning off of the beachy head lighthouse by Trinity House' -- Rob Coleman
seen at 05:58, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The organisation in charge of England's coastal navigation aids is...
'...Urge the Trustees of Broom Village Hall to stop their decision to remove The Fawns Pre-School from using the parish owned village hall as its base.' -- Mrs Jessica Andrews
seen at 05:58, 20 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Trustees of Broom Village Hall have issued The Fawns Pre-School with 1...
Adjudicator publishes decision on proposals to discontinue broadmead nursery and infant and broadmead junior schools, croydon, and establish a 3 to 11 community primary school
seen at 05:49, 20 January in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on statutory proposals by Croydon Council to close Broadmead Infant and Nursery and Broadmead Junior Schools and establish a new 3 to 11 community...

Under embargo: top british designers and architects to improve privacy and dignity in nhs hospitals
seen at 00:16, 20 January in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Top British designers and architects are working with the NHS to improve the experience of patients in hospital.

Embargoed until 00:01 20 january 2010 - longer franchises, more scope for innovation and new measures to penalise operators who walk away
seen at 00:15, 20 January in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Future rail franchises will be let for a minimum of ten years - with even longer contracts of up to 22 years possible in return for additional investment. Train operators are also to get more scope for innovation...