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03 February 2010

Government announces march deadline as exit phase for scrappage scheme
seen at 22:19, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

An extra month has been added to the deadline for the Government Scrappage Scheme today, allowing manufacturers and dealers more time to prepare for and operate the exit phase of the scheme. 

Suffolk man goes from setback to start-up
seen at 17:59, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

Property and IT professional, Mark Smith, has embarked on an exciting new chapter in his life with the support of the Learning and Skills Council’s (LSC) nextstep advice service.

In June 2009 Mark, 43, ...

Healey backs private tenants with extra help and protection
seen at 17:59, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

Housing Minister John Healey today announced new practical help and protection for tenants in privately rented homes. The moves will help tenants find safer and better homes for rent and offer extra support if...

‘inspirational’ student determined to help others
seen at 17:59, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

A Peterborough woman is winning her battle with dyslexia to pursue her dream of helping children who are struggling at school - with the help of the Learning and Skills Council (LSC).

Michelle Douglas, ...

Bottle company fined over worker plunge
seen at 17:59, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

A Leeds bottle manufacturer was today (3 February) fined after a worker sustained serious injuries when he plunged two metres onto a concrete floor.

Construction firm fined after worker injures skull
seen at 17:59, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

A York-based construction company has today been fined £20,000 after one of its mobile elevating work platforms overturned, seriously injuring a worker and putting the public at risk.

Construction firm fined after worker injures skull
seen at 17:59, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

A York-based construction company has today been fined £20,000 after one of its mobile elevating work platforms overturned, seriously injuring a worker and putting the public at risk.

Highway agency to enhance service
seen at 17:59, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

In an innovative move to enhance services to road users, staff from the Highways Agency’s service provider Balfour Beatty Mott Macdonald (BBMM) are to be based at the Agency’s South West Regional Control Centre...

Have your say on local news
seen at 16:06, 3 February in Al-Sweady Public Inquiry News - national (Our copy).

018/10 Issued on behalf of the Selection Panel for the Independently Funded News Consortia pilots What do you think of your regional television news? Is there enough information about what’s happening where...

Sandwell teenagers get snap happy on photography course
seen at 16:03, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

Youngsters in Sandwell will be looking for more exposure over the next few weeks when they take part in new sport photography courses, thanks to the Government’s Positive Activities for Young People fund.

New nuclear for the south west
seen at 16:03, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

Only 3 weeks left to have your say on nuclear sites

Have your say on local news
seen at 16:03, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

Issued on behalf of the Selection Panel for the Independently Funded News Consortia pilots What do you think of your regional television news? Is there enough information about what’s happening where you live...

Consultation on the private rented sector
seen at 16:03, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

The Government today published a consultation document on the role the Private Rented Sector should play in supporting the economic recovery and increasing supply in the housing market.

Managed motorways work on the m6 north of birmingham
seen at 16:03, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

Highways Agency will close sections of the M6 overnight on 5 and 6 February in order to remove existing overhead gantries, in readiness to install new gantries, signs and signals for the Managed Motorways scheme...

Weekly summary of roadworks in m25 sphere
seen at 14:22, 3 February in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work

Government publishes uk marine science strategy
seen at 13:07, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

The Government has today published a 15 year strategy to deliver world class marine science which will inform decisions on food and energy security, managing the seas sustainably and climate change.

Mod lays foundation for strategic defence review
seen at 13:06, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

A Green Paper posing fundamental questions for the future of Defence has been published today by the MoD, paving the way for a post-election Strategic Defence Review (SDR).

Over £½ billion government funding to revitalise the metro
seen at 12:07, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

A landmark funding package of around £580 million will breathe new life into the Tyne and Wear Metro, Transport Minister Sadiq Khan announced today.

Highways agency announces footway construction scheme for the a52 for bingham, new lane junction near whatton
seen at 12:07, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

Essential footway reconstruction will be taking place on the A52 between the Bingham Petrol Station and the New Lane, Whatton junction from Monday 15 February until Friday 12 March.

Government publishes uk marine science strategy
seen at 12:07, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

22/10 The Government has today published a 15 year strategy to deliver world class marine science which will inform decisions on food and energy security, managing the seas sustainably and climate change.

New thinking for a changing population
seen at 12:07, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

Older people bring skills and experience to the workplace that can be an asset to business and their spending power can boost the wider economy.

Look to india to boost export success, mwtf members urged
seen at 12:07, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

The growing power of the Indian sub-continent and its ambition to be regarded as major player in the world economy, could be the answer to many West Midlands firms looking to trade their way out of the downturn...

Weekly summary of roadworks in m25 sphere
seen at 11:01, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work

Uk & spain co-host unprecedented european women's summit
seen at 11:01, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

Harriet Harman, Minister for Women and Equality, will today call on EU women Ministers to agree a new structure for working together to improve women's lives, and to work to support the establishment of a new...

Environment agency and natural england given new enforcement powers
seen at 11:01, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

The Environment Agency and Natural England today became the first regulators to be given new civil powers that will give them greater flexibility to enforce environmental law, making the system more efficient...

Environment agency and natural england given new enforcement powers
seen at 11:01, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

The Environment Agency and Natural England today became the first regulators to be given new civil powers that will give them greater flexibility to enforce environmental law, making the system more efficient...

Statement on ofgem project discovery
seen at 11:01, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband said:

'...Help provide better government support for the scouting community' -- Ben Clarke
seen at 08:43, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
as a member of the scout association, i believe that the government can do...
'...Abolish the TV License Fee' -- Mr Malcolm Saggers
seen at 08:43, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the change in modern viewing habits and the switch to Digital TV surely...
'...demand that Southeastern Trains reinstate the Ashford to City semi-fast services via Maidstone East' -- Miss Ana Rowley
seen at 08:43, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The decision to cancel these services on 13th December 2009 was taken...
'...make the consistency of care in pregnancy the same in all areas' -- Katharine Draper
seen at 08:42, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is a postcode lottery when it comes to the extent and type of care...
'...extend the child fare on all public transport to the age of 18.' -- Mr Joel Whitaker
seen at 08:42, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Adults are always telling us (the young population of Britain) that we do...
'...continue the future of Chinese herbs in the UK and issue Statutory Regulation for Herbalists.' -- Shane Piper
seen at 08:42, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Statutory regulation has been under consideration for a decade since the...
'...Introduce a returnable deposit scheme on all disposable drink containers' -- Mr Hwfa Jones
seen at 08:42, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our Country is littered with discarded cans and bottles. 100 squashed cans...
'...ask the Home Secretary to review the available evidence and proscribe the racist group known as the "English Defence League" who plague our cities with violent protests' -- Gavin Drake
seen at 08:42, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The English Defence League claim to fight extremism; but they are themselves...
'...make the Energy Performance Certificate graph a mandatory requirement to be published in the sales materials that relate to the property being offered for Sale/Let/Lease' -- Mike Godfrey
seen at 08:42, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present for Commercial property it is the owner who is responsible for...
'...Reform the Court of Protection by i) simplifying the Court of Protection forms and ii) speeding up the judicial process.' -- Fiona Key
seen at 08:42, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Presently, the Court of Protection forms are unnecessarily long & complex(...
'...Instruct the Department for Transport and Highways Agency to review the requirement to increase capacity on the A1 in North East England' -- Dan Burrows
seen at 08:42, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Highways Agency have proposed to ease congestion on the A1 in the North...
'...encourage heavy haulage back onto the railways, freeing up the roads and reducing pollution' -- Matthew Gilby
seen at 08:42, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
rumours and news have been heard about government plans to introduce an even...
'...Stop Banks and Building Societies raising interest rates.' -- Mr Robert Lock
seen at 08:42, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When the Bank of England cut interest rates to 0.5% last year, the Banks &...
'...intervene in the sham MCA consultation process currently underway which aims to remove the Coastguard Rescue Boats stationed at Hope Cove, Devon and at Torpoint, Cornwall; the MCA is not an honest broker in this consultation process and we believe th
seen at 08:42, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Hope Cove Coastguard Rescue Boat has been the subject of considerable...
'...Appeal the decision made by Lincolnshire County Council to withdraw funding grants to ASBAH' -- Miss Lucy Slessor
seen at 08:42, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At least 155 disabled Lincolnshire residents and their families could be...
'...Question what the Greek Government is doing to conform with EEC directives on animal welfare, in particular why they are allowing dogs and cats to be poisoned and shot and stopping overseas animal rescue agencies from helping suffering animals.' -- Ce
seen at 08:42, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Those on holiday in Greece and its islands will have seen the dreadful...
'...cap council tax on mobile homes' -- paul edwards
seen at 08:42, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
as i used to live in housing i have noticed the council tax is still the...
'...Downgrade cannabis for medical reasons' -- James spiby
seen at 08:42, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We need to get cannabis downgraded because it can be used for medical...
'...set aside East Sussex County Council's proposal for a landraise site between Newick and Piltdown' -- Rebecca Slattery-Kavanagh
seen at 08:42, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
East Sussex County Council (ESCC) have published a new Waste & Minerals Core...
'...help "in on the park" a local restaraunt with historic grounds from closing its doors due to the economy' -- mr steven pegram
seen at 08:42, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
qualifying as a "small buissness" in the goverments and banks eyes. there...
'...call a Public Inquiry to establish whether paying private companies to reduce UK unemployment represents good value for the taxpayer?' -- R Ravji
seen at 08:42, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Private companies like A4e have been paid millions of pounds of taxpayers...
'...Stop homework being given to the children' -- Joseph reeves
seen at 08:42, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There work-load is too much at school its self, let alone having to deal...
'...make compulsory lessons in online ettiquette part of the national cirriculum' -- Sean Barlow
seen at 08:41, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Too many people, when on forums and social networking sites such as Facebook...
'...Install jammers in all prisons to stop mobile use by prisoners' -- Cathy franklin
seen at 08:41, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We would like all prisons to install a cheap and effective device called...
'...Require banks to pay a fair interest rate on frozen accounts' -- Mr Matthew Walker
seen at 08:41, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
My elderly mother's bank account was frozen when her bank (NatWest) decided...
'...Remove benefit payments from people that wont give up smoking' -- Sean Grunt
seen at 08:41, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Government spends too much money on benefits to people that then...
'...raise awareness of marfan syndrome and other connective tissue disorders in relation to a child's physical ability within physical education.' -- Mr Darren McDean
seen at 08:41, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The recognition of the possible non-ability to take part in PE within school...
'...Implement a General Tax Amnesty.' -- Johnny Bannister
seen at 08:41, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Either permanent or for a limited period, which allows taxpayers of their...
'...commit at the earliest available opportunity to make an amendment to the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 that will protect the right to link to publicly available information on the internet by ensuring that the creation, aggregation, copying,
seen at 08:41, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This Petition asks the Prime Minister to create a specific freedom to create...
'...Bring Smoking in Public Back ... Its Our Human Rights!!!!' -- Michael Dance
seen at 08:41, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We as humans we have a right to smoke where we want.. If you want to cut...
'...not sell the port of Dover or any of six Trust Ports.' -- Rev Dr Richard Rodgers FRCS
seen at 08:41, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government is pushing the sale of the Trust Ports on the open market as...
'...add bigotry towards red haired 'ginger' people to Anti-discrimination laws.' -- S an Harry
seen at 08:41, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is about time that the discrimination towards redheads was abolished. It...
'...Require Car Hire Companies to allow hirers to appeal against any Penalty Charge Notices before any Penalty Charge Notice is paid.' -- Barrie Segal
seen at 08:41, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Motorists often complain that their hire company has unbeknown to them,...
'...make every working father pay child support for their own children before providing for any step children.' -- Miss Julie Dyer
seen at 08:41, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It isn't right that a working father does not have to pay any child...
'...Create a new Local Authority Statutory Duty to provide transport to school to all children in the UK going to Denominational Schools to make it Equal to other children in the UK.' -- Maria Pires
seen at 08:41, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
FACT:Councils all over the UK are forcing the transport home to school upon...
'...Start talking to the Chinese goverment about halting live animal skinnings involving cats and dogs.' -- Michelle
seen at 08:41, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is about a very horrible trade which involves skinning live...
'...make Europe one country like the USA and a new superpower' -- Edward Blackadder
seen at 08:41, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
lots of people will disagree but I really want it to happen
'...Stop large companies forcing us to pay to speak to them.' -- Mr Greg Barnes
seen at 08:41, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It seems that every large company with call centres is forcing the public to...
'...end tax relief on football clubs who are currently able to deduct debt interest payments from their annual tax bills.' -- Simon Dye
seen at 08:41, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Hard up taxpayers should not subsidise loss making football clubs. It is a...
'...develop a community project website as a central resource for government and prisons to make available prisoners on local community projects' -- Kenneth Helps
seen at 08:40, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Objectives - To provide prisoners with a sense of purpose, pride and...
'...stop forcing mums and dads who look after their children 50% of the time, or more, to pay the other parent money through the CSA' -- Mrs Ashleigh Naisbitt
seen at 08:40, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present the CSA will only recognise one parent as being the 'Resident'...
'...Change all public transport including buses and trains to electric now, in order to make our country more environmentally friendly.' -- Sebastian Suarez
seen at 08:40, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
By making this change sooner rather than later the world will be a cleaner...
'...consider the safety of our children and reconsider the decision to exclude some nannies from mandatory ISA registration.' -- sa Nilsdotter
seen at 08:40, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Nannies have sole, unsupervised contact with children, and often work 10-12...
'...call for a total ban on the use of the use of ECT in the United Kingdom' -- emma shawcross
seen at 08:40, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The use of electric convulsive therapy is a practice that should have been...
'...intervene to protect an important heritage site from a pernicious development application' -- Nick Russell
seen at 08:40, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Before it was appropriated by compulsory purchase, Archery Gardens was a...
'...Consider fair treatment for early adopters of microgeneration systems' -- Mr Paul truelove
seen at 08:40, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We petition the PM and the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to...
'...To give Police powers to enter tenanted proerties , where Anti Social Behaviour is unable to be attened by enviromental health officers' -- Michael Furn
seen at 08:40, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Police Force, can have the power enter properties of Council or Housing...
'...Stop the procedure called 'Operation Lancaster' It is a legal scam' -- Deby Wooldridge
seen at 08:40, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
My son recently had his Motorbike stolen. The Police found it and called my...
'...Allow people who object to screening by full body scanners to use an alternative screening method.' -- Anna Langley
seen at 08:40, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Air passengers who are selected for screening with full body scanners are...
'...open and fund a satellite Dialysis Unit in Banbury Oxfordshire' -- mrs juliet vincent
seen at 08:40, 3 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Banbury in Oxfordshire is now a large town which is growing in size....
Tackling cancer care in rural England
seen at 07:24, 3 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

The Commission for Rural Communities, Macmillan Cancer Support and the National Health Service are hosting a landmark event exploring the challenges around service delivery for those affected by cancer...

Tackling stroke care in rural England
seen at 07:24, 3 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

The Commission for Rural Communities and The Stroke Association are hosting a landmark event exploring the challenges around service delivery for those affected by stroke in rural England.

We are...

The most innovative thing I can think of is to...
seen at 07:24, 3 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
The most innovative thing I can think of is to make sure rural areas have access to broadband, for help, support and monitoring. That's all.
CRC WEB 42 - State of the countryside update: Housing demand and supply
seen at 07:23, 3 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Over the last six months the environment in which housing and planning operates has changed significantly. The current challenging economic climate...

State of the countryside update: Housing demand and supply
seen at 07:23, 3 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Over the last six months the environment in which housing and planning operates has changed significantly.  The current challenging economic climate has contributed to a slower rate of housing supply...

Market visit focuses on aid-funded business opportunities for south east companies
seen at 06:31, 3 February in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

As the Haiti earthquake has so sadly reminded us, natural and other disasters around the world create situations of dire human need and suffering that can only be alleviated through international assistance.

Weekly roundup of roadworks in surrey, hampshire, south oxfordshire and south berkshire
seen at 06:31, 3 February in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work

Weekly summary of roadworks in kent & sussex
seen at 06:31, 3 February in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work

Weekly summary of roadworks in m25 sphere
seen at 06:31, 3 February in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

SE023-10 A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work

Further details (The Department of Health)
seen at 05:46, 3 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 23rd November 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more...
NHS Car Parking: Consultation on Improving Access for Patients (The Department of Health)
seen at 05:45, 3 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 29th December 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more...
Review of Regulatory Framework (Wales) (The Food Standards Agency)
seen at 05:45, 3 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 1st February 2010 and ends on 26th February 2010.

In December 2006, we published our Framework for Regulatory Decision Making. The document stated that we would review the...

NHS Constitution: a consultation on new patient rights (The Department of Health)
seen at 05:45, 3 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 10th November 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more...
Embargoed for 00.01 wednesday 3rd february 2010 - uk & spain co-host unprecedented european women's summit
seen at 00:20, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

Harriet Harman, Minister for Women and Equality, will today call on EU women Ministers to agree a new structure for working together to improve women's lives, and to work to support the establishment of a new...

Environment agency and natural england given new enforcement powers
seen at 00:20, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

Embargoed until 00:01 3 February 2010

Environment Agency and Natural England given new enforcement powers

The Environment Agency and Natural England today became the first regulators to be given new...

Environment agency and natural england given new enforcement powers
seen at 00:20, 3 February in Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency News - national (Our copy).

Embargoed until 00:01 3 February 2010

The Environment Agency and Natural England today became the first regulators to be given new civil powers that will give them greater flexibility to enforce environmental...