Communications company BT has been fined £300,000 following the death of a worker who fell from a ladder while carrying out installation works.
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Drivers are being advised to check the weather forecast and road conditions before they travel on Thursday 16 December 2010 and into the weekend, as a marked fall in temperature is forecast across the whole of... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Communications company BT has been fined £300,000 following the death of a worker who fell from a ladder while carrying out installation works.
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Drivers are being advised to check the weather forecast and road conditions before they travel on Thursday 16 December 2010 and into the weekend, as a marked fall in temperature is forecast across the whole of... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The Highways Agency will be carrying out bridge inspection works at Lofthouse Interchange on the M1 and M62 overnight on Monday 20 December.
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A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work. The information provided in this report is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work The information provided in this report is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work. The information provided in this report is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The summary of responses and initial Government response to the consultation on implementing new European pesticides legislation has been published today.
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A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work. The information provided in this report is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Acting on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, the UK Ambassador to Iceland, Ian Whitting, and Magnus Johannesson, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry for the Environment in Iceland, ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
New regulations giving greater consumer protection across the European Union for holiday timeshare and other long-term holiday products will come into force in February. The Government has therefore published... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Businesses are being urged to get ready for January’s VAT rise. The standard rate of VAT goes up from 17.5% to 20% on Tuesday 4 January 2011.
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The planned overnight closures of the M62 this weekend have been postponed by the Highways Agency due to the forecast of heavy snow in West Yorkshire.
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Edward Davey, Minister for Postal Affairs, today announced the appointment of Millie Banerjee CBE as the new Chair of Postcomm - the postal services regulator.
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The Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Joan Aitken, fined an Edinburgh bus firm £23,000 for early and late running of services.
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The Highways Agency will be carrying out work to resurface Junction 60 (Bradbury Interchange) on the A1(M) in Durham, from 17 to 22 December, providing an improved road surface for drivers.
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A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work. The information provided in this report is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work The information provided in this report is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work. The information provided in this report is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The Government today set out the next steps in its plan to reform the NHS and that £89 billion will go direct to PCTs for frontline services – an increase of £2.6bn in cash, equivalent to ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
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The Diocese of Lincoln has appointed a new Historic Churches Support Officer to work with staff and volunteers caring for listed places... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Secretary of State for Business, and Chair of the Reducing Regulation Committee, Vince Cable today set out a series of new principles that the Government will use when introducing European measures into UK law... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Asked if the Prime Minister had had any discussions with the Swedish authorities, the PMS said that there had been discussions over the weekend. The Prime Minister had been briefed and brought up to speed by the... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Asked if the Prime Minister had any message for students who were considering protesting, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that our position on protesting was always the same: people... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Asked whether the Prime Minister had spoken to the Metropolitan Police commissioner in the aftermath of the student protests and whether he thought water cannons should be deployed, the PMS said that the Prime ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Asked whether the Prime Minister believed it was right to cut the Olympic security budget by 20 per cent, the PMS said that Olympic security funding had been protected and that the Government believed it was possible... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Asked whether the Prime Minister believed in freedom of speech, even if the views being expressed were considered unacceptable by most people, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said that the Prime Minister believed... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Asked if the Prime Minister had full confidence in the Met Police Commissioner, the PMS replied that he did. Asked what the Prime Minister's view was on control orders, the PMS said that we were looking at that... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Asked why relatively wealthy parts of the country were given generous settlements while poorer parts of the country were faced with large cuts in spending, the PMS said that Eric Pickles had set out the figures... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Asked if the Cabinet Manual was a first draft of a new written constitution, the PMS advised people to wait for its publication. Asked why it was being published, the PMS said that this was not setting out new ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Asked whether the NHS was now facing a real terms decrease in funds, the PMS said that we had set out the details on health spending at the time of the Spending Review and nothing had changed. Put that the OBR'... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Asked for a comment on reports that the Cabinet Secretary had written a paper on a Plan B' for the economy in the event of an economic downturn, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Prime Minister David Cameron has travelled to Bradford today where he took questions from staff at the headquarters of the supermarket chain Morrisons.
The PM opened the session by taking a question about... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Press briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesperson on: student protests, Sweden, Government websites/Wikileaks and misc
Student ProtestsAsked if the Prime Minister had any message for students who ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Press briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesperson on: Terry Jones, Olympic security and student protests
Terry JonesAsked whether the Prime Minister believed in freedom of speech, even if the views... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire be conferred upon Mrs Justice Theis QC on her appointment as a Justice of the High Court... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Press briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesperson on: economy, health funding, Cabinet Manual, Local Government Spending and misc
EconomyAsked for a comment on reports that the Cabinet Secretary had... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Greenwich Leisure Limited – a social enterprise that manages over 70 public leisure centres in partnership with 20 councils across the South East - is the latest winner of the Prime Minister s Big Society... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Prime Minister David Cameron has paid tribute to US diplomat Richard Holbrooke who has died at the age of 69.
Mr Holbrooke, who was President Barack Obama’s special envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
CPI inflation 3.3%, RPI inflation 4.7% Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Three more local enterprise partnerships were approved today by Business Secretary, Vince Cable and Local Government Secretary, Eric Pickles
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Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk today set out three key measures by the Government to promote support for micro-lending to small business.
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Christmas recycled Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Serving up a festive feast! Read more Comment (0), Email this.
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A worker had two fingers severed when his hand was caught in the drilling machine he was operating at one of the UK’s major producers of construction and mining equipment.
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The London Development Agency has started work to transform Three Mills Green. This is a central part of the regeneration of the Lower Lea Valley and part of the Mayor of London's Great Outdoors programme, an... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
London food and drink companies will want to take the chance to participate in the UK’s largest dedicated food and drink exhibition, International Food and Drinks Event (IFE) 2011, at the ExCel centre from 13... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Met Office forecasters are predicting a return to very cold conditions later this week, with the risk of further snowfall and widespread icy conditions and the potential for travel disruption.
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The death of a young man who spent his last moments warning motorists about a live electricity cable has prompted the prosecution of a power company.
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East Lothian Council has been fined after a young boy was injured when a sculpture near a children’s play area fell onto his foot.
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Free online citizenship and driving theory tests available in tower hamlets idea stores and libraries Read more Comment (0), Email this.
West Midlands companies specialising in environmental technologies are being invited to investigate opportunities in the UK’s second largest export market in South East Asia.
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A Buckinghamshire engineering company has been fined £30,000 after a worker was crushed to death at its premises.
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The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Two sisters from London have been ordered to repay almost £400,000 for their part in an income tax fraud involving more than half a million pounds.
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The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
A new trend for ‘virtual’ Christmas gifts that benefit the natural environment and support local heritage or wildlife charities has been welcomed by Caroline Spelman, Secretary of State for the Environment.Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The lack of a national code of conduct and an independent complaints mechanism in the proposed new regime for standards in local government risks lower standards and a decline in public confidence, Sir Christopher... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Three VAT concessions for caravan owners will cease to apply from 2012 because they conflict with EU law, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced today.
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A VAT concession on sailaway boats will stop from January 2012 because it conflicts with EU law, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced today.
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**Please note, this is an amended version of the press release which was distributed on Friday 10 December.** The owners of a new karaoke bar in Manchester risked the lives of workers and the public after a ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The Highways Agency is advising drivers of forthcoming overnight closures of the M62 motorway in West Yorkshire, for the replacement of Whitechapel Bridge.
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The Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP, today announced the publication of a consultation document on Simple Financial Products. The consultation sets out proposals for financial products that... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Joan Aitken, warned an Aberdeen bus firm following a slow return to normal service after industrial action, and late running of services.
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Businesses from the West Midlands had the chance to meet Robin Barnett, UK Trade & Investment's (UKTI) Business Group Managing Director, at the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Patrons lunch to discuss the ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Pupil artwork raises thousands Read more Comment (0), Email this.
David Willetts today welcomed a new BTEC degree to deliver advanced skills for economic growth. Responding to the announcement that Pearson, the leading education company, will create a new degree-level BTEC, ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
A roofing contractor from East London broke his back when falling through the skylight of a building extension, after safety procedures were overloooked.
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Speaking at the Britain Against Cancer conference today the Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, outlined plans which will see thousands of patients benefit from better cancer services and outcomes thanks to the... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Two men, one in his mid 30s from Warwickshire and the other in his early 20s from Greater Manchester, were arrested this morning on suspicion of abusing a VAT Scheme that allows individuals to use their disability... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
EMBARGOED UNTIL 00:01 WEDNSDAY 15 DECEMBER Lord Davies of Abersoch today responded to the Confederation of British Industry's response to his review into the lack of women on British company boards. He said:Read more Comment (0), Email this.
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I regret that the answer I gave to the right hon. Member for Rotherham (Mr MacShane), to parliamentary question 22801, Official Report, 11 November 2010, Vol. 518 column 435W, on diplomatic immunity was incomplete... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
I have today placed in the Library my proposals for the aggregate amount of grant to police authorities (referred to in the report as the Police Core Settlement) in England and Wales for 2011-12, for the approval... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Under tier 4 of the points-based system, institutions are currently required to ensure their students have a prior knowledge of English at a minimum of B1 level on the common European framework of reference for... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
I attended the second Transport Council of the Belgian presidency in Brussels on 2 December.
The Council discussed air cargo security. Following the recent discovery of explosive devices in air cargo, a... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
I wish to inform the House of the plans to publish next month detailed guidance on the operation of the Local Sustainable Transport Fund, for which £560 million has been set aside in the four-year period... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Following the spending review on 20 October 2010, which included the England-wide totals for future transport grants, I have today placed in the Libraries of the House details of the local transport capital settlement... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Today we will publish a consultation on default investment options for those people who are automatically enrolled into defined contribution pension schemes.
Automatic enrolment into workplace pensions ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
In June 2010, following the closure of the Independent Living Fund (ILF) to new applicants for the remainder of the 2010-11 financial year, the coalition Government announced that they would work closely with... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
My right honourable friend the Prime Minister has made the following Statement.
The Cabinet Secretary (Sir Gus O'Donnell) has published today the draft Cabinet Manual on the Cabinet Office website (www... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The Telecommunications Council took place in Brussels on 3 December and was chaired by the Belgian presidency.
I was unable to attend council due to the travel disruption caused by the unseasonable weather... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
My noble Friend the Under-Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (Baroness Wilcox) has today made the following statement:
"The Telecommunications Council took place in Brussels on 3 December... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Today the Government are publishing a consultation on developing a new category of simple financial products. The consultation sets out the Government's proposals in this area, and provides an opportunity for... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Tax information exchange agreements (TIEAs) were signed with Liberia in London on 1 November 2010 and with Aruba in The Hague on 5 November 2010.
The texts of the TIEAs have been deposited in the Libraries... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The next roulement of UK forces in Afghanistan is due to take place in April 2011. The UK's current framework brigade in Helmand, 16 Air Assault Brigade, will be replaced by 3 Commando Brigade. The forces deploying... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
I wish to inform the House that today, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, together with the Ministry of Defence and the Department for International Development, is publishing the first progress report on developments... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council met on 6 and 7 December in Brussels. The health and consumer affairs part of the Council was taken on 7 December. I represented the UK.
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The Forensic Science Service (FSS) was an Executive agency which was granted trading fund status in 1999, a step designed to increase its financial flexibility. Then, following the McFarland review in 2002, FSS... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The Cabinet Secretary, Sir Gus O'Donnell, has published today the draft Cabinet Manual on the Cabinet Office website: www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/resource-library/cabinet-manual.
The draft Cabinet Manual... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
I wish to update the House on Crossrail progress since my annual update on 15 July 2010, Official Report, columns 43-44WS, in which I undertook to report later in the year on progress made by Crossrail Ltd on... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council was held on 6 December 2010 in Brussels. I represented the United Kingdom.
The main item on the agenda was a policy debate on the pregnant... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Met Office forecasters are predicting a return to very cold conditions later this week, with the risk of further snowfall and widespread icy conditions and the potential for travel disruption.
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Met Office forecasters are predicting a return to very cold conditions later this week, with the risk of further snowfall and widespread icy conditions and the potential for travel disruption.
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The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
East Lothian Council has been fined after a young boy was injured when a sculpture near a children’s play area fell onto his foot.
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The Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Joan Aitken, warned an Aberdeen bus firm following a slow return to normal service after industrial action, and late running of services.
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Met Office forecasters are predicting a return to very cold conditions later this week, with the risk of further snowfall and widespread icy conditions and the potential for travel disruption.
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The death of a young man who spent his last moments warning motorists about a live electricity cable has prompted the prosecution of a power company.
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West Midlands companies specialising in environmental technologies are being invited to investigate opportunities in the UK’s second largest export market in South East Asia.
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Businesses from the West Midlands had the chance to meet Robin Barnett, UK Trade & Investment's (UKTI) Business Group Managing Director, at the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Patrons lunch to discuss the ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Two men, one in his mid 30s from Warwickshire and the other in his early 20s from Greater Manchester, were arrested this morning on suspicion of abusing a VAT Scheme that allows individuals to use their disability... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Met Office forecasters are predicting a return to very cold conditions later this week, with the risk of further snowfall and widespread icy conditions and the potential for travel disruption.
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A worker had two fingers severed when his hand was caught in the drilling machine he was operating at one of the UK’s major producers of construction and mining equipment.
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Met Office forecasters are predicting a return to very cold conditions later this week, with the risk of further snowfall and widespread icy conditions and the potential for travel disruption.
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Three more local enterprise partnerships were approved today by Business Secretary, Vince Cable and Local Government Secretary, Eric Pickles
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Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk today set out three key measures by the Government to promote support for micro-lending to small business.
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Christmas recycled Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Serving up a festive feast! Read more Comment (0), Email this.
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A worker had two fingers severed when his hand was caught in the drilling machine he was operating at one of the UK’s major producers of construction and mining equipment.
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The London Development Agency has started work to transform Three Mills Green. This is a central part of the regeneration of the Lower Lea Valley and part of the Mayor of London's Great Outdoors programme, an... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
London food and drink companies will want to take the chance to participate in the UK’s largest dedicated food and drink exhibition, International Food and Drinks Event (IFE) 2011, at the ExCel centre from 13... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Met Office forecasters are predicting a return to very cold conditions later this week, with the risk of further snowfall and widespread icy conditions and the potential for travel disruption.
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The death of a young man who spent his last moments warning motorists about a live electricity cable has prompted the prosecution of a power company.
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East Lothian Council has been fined after a young boy was injured when a sculpture near a children’s play area fell onto his foot.
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Free online citizenship and driving theory tests available in tower hamlets idea stores and libraries Read more Comment (0), Email this.
West Midlands companies specialising in environmental technologies are being invited to investigate opportunities in the UK’s second largest export market in South East Asia.
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A Buckinghamshire engineering company has been fined £30,000 after a worker was crushed to death at its premises.
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The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Two sisters from London have been ordered to repay almost £400,000 for their part in an income tax fraud involving more than half a million pounds.
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Roll up for christmas Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
A new trend for ‘virtual’ Christmas gifts that benefit the natural environment and support local heritage or wildlife charities has been welcomed by Caroline Spelman, Secretary of State for the Environment.Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The lack of a national code of conduct and an independent complaints mechanism in the proposed new regime for standards in local government risks lower standards and a decline in public confidence, Sir Christopher... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Three VAT concessions for caravan owners will cease to apply from 2012 because they conflict with EU law, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced today.
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A VAT concession on sailaway boats will stop from January 2012 because it conflicts with EU law, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced today.
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**Please note, this is an amended version of the press release which was distributed on Friday 10 December.** The owners of a new karaoke bar in Manchester risked the lives of workers and the public after a ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The Highways Agency is advising drivers of forthcoming overnight closures of the M62 motorway in West Yorkshire, for the replacement of Whitechapel Bridge.
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The Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP, today announced the publication of a consultation document on Simple Financial Products. The consultation sets out proposals for financial products that... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Joan Aitken, warned an Aberdeen bus firm following a slow return to normal service after industrial action, and late running of services.
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Businesses from the West Midlands had the chance to meet Robin Barnett, UK Trade & Investment's (UKTI) Business Group Managing Director, at the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Patrons lunch to discuss the ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Pupil artwork raises thousands Read more Comment (0), Email this.
David Willetts today welcomed a new BTEC degree to deliver advanced skills for economic growth. Responding to the announcement that Pearson, the leading education company, will create a new degree-level BTEC, ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
A roofing contractor from East London broke his back when falling through the skylight of a building extension, after safety procedures were overloooked.
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Speaking at the Britain Against Cancer conference today the Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, outlined plans which will see thousands of patients benefit from better cancer services and outcomes thanks to the... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Two men, one in his mid 30s from Warwickshire and the other in his early 20s from Greater Manchester, were arrested this morning on suspicion of abusing a VAT Scheme that allows individuals to use their disability... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
EMBARGOED UNTIL 00:01 WEDNSDAY 15 DECEMBER Lord Davies of Abersoch today responded to the Confederation of British Industry's response to his review into the lack of women on British company boards. He said:Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Issued by the News Distribution Service on behalf of the Scottish Government.
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Three more local enterprise partnerships were approved today by Business Secretary, Vince Cable and Local Government Secretary, Eric Pickles
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Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk today set out three key measures by the Government to promote support for micro-lending to small business.
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Christmas recycled Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Serving up a festive feast! Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Sewerage tunnel consultation Read more Comment (0), Email this.
A safer christmas in whitechapel Read more Comment (0), Email this.
A worker had two fingers severed when his hand was caught in the drilling machine he was operating at one of the UK’s major producers of construction and mining equipment.
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The London Development Agency has started work to transform Three Mills Green. This is a central part of the regeneration of the Lower Lea Valley and part of the Mayor of London's Great Outdoors programme, an... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
London food and drink companies will want to take the chance to participate in the UK’s largest dedicated food and drink exhibition, International Food and Drinks Event (IFE) 2011, at the ExCel centre from 13... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Met Office forecasters are predicting a return to very cold conditions later this week, with the risk of further snowfall and widespread icy conditions and the potential for travel disruption.
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The death of a young man who spent his last moments warning motorists about a live electricity cable has prompted the prosecution of a power company.
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East Lothian Council has been fined after a young boy was injured when a sculpture near a children’s play area fell onto his foot.
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Free online citizenship and driving theory tests available in tower hamlets idea stores and libraries Read more Comment (0), Email this.
West Midlands companies specialising in environmental technologies are being invited to investigate opportunities in the UK’s second largest export market in South East Asia.
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A Buckinghamshire engineering company has been fined £30,000 after a worker was crushed to death at its premises.
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The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Two sisters from London have been ordered to repay almost £400,000 for their part in an income tax fraud involving more than half a million pounds.
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Roll up for christmas Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
A new trend for ‘virtual’ Christmas gifts that benefit the natural environment and support local heritage or wildlife charities has been welcomed by Caroline Spelman, Secretary of State for the Environment.Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The lack of a national code of conduct and an independent complaints mechanism in the proposed new regime for standards in local government risks lower standards and a decline in public confidence, Sir Christopher... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Three VAT concessions for caravan owners will cease to apply from 2012 because they conflict with EU law, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced today.
Read more Comment (0), Email this.
A VAT concession on sailaway boats will stop from January 2012 because it conflicts with EU law, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced today.
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**Please note, this is an amended version of the press release which was distributed on Friday 10 December.** The owners of a new karaoke bar in Manchester risked the lives of workers and the public after a ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The Highways Agency is advising drivers of forthcoming overnight closures of the M62 motorway in West Yorkshire, for the replacement of Whitechapel Bridge.
Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP, today announced the publication of a consultation document on Simple Financial Products. The consultation sets out proposals for financial products that... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
The Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Joan Aitken, warned an Aberdeen bus firm following a slow return to normal service after industrial action, and late running of services.
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Businesses from the West Midlands had the chance to meet Robin Barnett, UK Trade & Investment's (UKTI) Business Group Managing Director, at the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Patrons lunch to discuss the ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
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David Willetts today welcomed a new BTEC degree to deliver advanced skills for economic growth. Responding to the announcement that Pearson, the leading education company, will create a new degree-level BTEC, ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
A roofing contractor from East London broke his back when falling through the skylight of a building extension, after safety procedures were overloooked.
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Speaking at the Britain Against Cancer conference today the Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, outlined plans which will see thousands of patients benefit from better cancer services and outcomes thanks to the... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
Two men, one in his mid 30s from Warwickshire and the other in his early 20s from Greater Manchester, were arrested this morning on suspicion of abusing a VAT Scheme that allows individuals to use their disability... Read more Comment (0), Email this.
EMBARGOED UNTIL 00:01 WEDNSDAY 15 DECEMBER Lord Davies of Abersoch today responded to the Confederation of British Industry's response to his review into the lack of women on British company boards. He said:Read more Comment (0), Email this.
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EMBARGOED UNTIL 00:01 WEDNSDAY 15 DECEMBER Lord Davies of Abersoch today responded to the Confederation of British Industry's response to his review into the lack of women on British company boards. He said:Read more Comment (0), Email this.
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