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21 December 2010

Builder fined after unsafe work on hospital
seen at 17:56, 21 December in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

A building contractor was fined along with the director of a surgical centre after safety inspectors found multiple failings on the site of a new clinic extension.

Builder fined after unsafe work on hospital
seen at 17:45, 21 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

A building contractor was fined along with the director of a surgical centre after safety inspectors found multiple failings on the site of a new clinic extension.

Training failures led to patient death
seen at 17:45, 21 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

A care home operator was today fined £80,000 for serious training failures following the death of a patient as a result of “inappropriate and dangerous” restraint techniques.

Traffic commissioner fines and warns three highland and island bus firms
seen at 17:45, 21 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Joan Aitken, warned and fined three Highland and Island bus firms for maintenance and reliability issues.

Government launches consultation on consumer credit regulation
seen at 17:45, 21 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

The Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban, and the Minister for Consumer Affairs, Edward Davey, today launched a consultation on transferring the regulation of consumer credit from the Office of Fair...

Traffic commissioner fines dundee bus company
seen at 15:52, 21 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Joan Aitken, fined a Dundee bus firm £8,700 for early and late running of services and failure to operate services.

Don’t trade with criminals this christmas
seen at 15:52, 21 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

Local people are being warned by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to be on the look out for traders selling counterfeit and smuggled cigarettes or alcohol as the Christmas season gets underway.

Pedestrians reminded not to use the motorway as a short cut
seen at 15:52, 21 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

Party-going pedestrians are being reminded not to use the region’s motorway network as a short-cut during the Christmas and New Year festivities.

High court action to shut down two land banking companies
seen at 15:52, 21 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills has presented petitions in the High Court to wind up in the public interest two companies involved in marketing plots of land as an investment opportunity...

Umbrella tax companies taken out of service
seen at 15:52, 21 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

Following an investigation by The Insolvency Service, two companies Sunday Solutions Limited and Bradbury & Co Limited, each involved in a tax umbrella scheme called the Sunday Solutions Scheme, for self ...

Court action taken to shut down three companies involved in the sale of shares and bonds to the public
seen at 15:52, 21 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills has presented petitions in the High Court to wind up in the public interest Viking Mining Resources Limited, Viking Gold Limited and VGRM Limited.

Id cards consigned to history by coalition government's first home office bill
seen at 11:52, 21 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

ID cards will be scrapped under the Coalition Government's first Home Office Bill to pass through Parliament.

Three billion a year could be saved from costs of infrastructure says report
seen at 10:43, 21 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

A Government report by Infrastructure UK (IUK) today sets out a blueprint to save up to three billion a year on building and maintaining infrastructure.

Andrew lansley announces up to £20 million to help school pupils be more active
seen at 10:43, 21 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

Up to £20 million of funding to help get the least active children more involved in school sport is announced today by the Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley.

Don't neglect the detail when looking to prevent major incidents, hse warns offshore industry
seen at 10:43, 21 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

A focus on preventing major offshore incidents is leading some companies to neglect the general maintenance of their oil and gas platforms.

Provisional liquidator appointed to virtual world direct online e-lottery business
seen at 10:43, 21 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills has presented petitions in the High Court to wind up in the public interest Virtual World Direct Limited (www.virtualworlddirect.com), a British...

Have your say on the new service to get people healthy
seen at 10:43, 21 December in Skills Development Scotland News - national (Our copy).

The public is today invited to have its say on how the new public health service – Public Health England – will look and how the proposed funding arrangements will be implemented, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley...

Drugs
seen at 08:09, 21 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Government agreed with Bob Ainsworth's comments, the PMS said that it did not. Asked why, the PMS replied that the Government thought drugs were harmful and it did not think legalising them was the...
Energy
seen at 08:09, 21 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
On whether the Prime Minister thought it was fair that consumers would have to pay more for their electricity because of a policy that they had not been consulted on, the PMS replied that the announcement today...
Defence Secretary
seen at 08:09, 21 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had encouraged the Defence Secretary to go to Sri Lanka, the PMS replied that the Defence Secretary was going in a private capacity. On whether the Prime Minister tried to discourage...
Afghanistan Review
seen at 08:09, 21 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the US review of strategy, the PMS replied that people would need to wait until the President made his statement. On the process behind the announcement, the Prime Minister discussed the review with...
Ministerial Gifts
seen at 08:09, 21 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what rules there were on Ministerial gifts, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said that for Ministers the threshold was 140, but for officials the amount was lower. On whether the gifts were owned by ...
Energy
seen at 08:09, 21 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was concerned that there could be fuel rationing, the PMS said that he did not think that was going to happen. The position was that there was sufficient fuel. The problem was getting...
Bankers Bonuses
seen at 08:09, 21 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Deputy Prime Minister had said in an interview that the Government would not stand idly by' on the subject of large bankers bonuses and what did he mean by that, the PMS replied that we all wanted...
Prisoner Voting
seen at 08:09, 21 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the entitlements would be, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that there would be an announcement shortly. The PMS advised people to check on Mark Harper's previous statement...
Weather
seen at 08:09, 21 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister thought that the Transport Secretary was handling the problems caused by the weather effectively, the PMS said yes. The situation was that we had exceptionally severe weather conditions...
Unions
seen at 08:09, 21 December in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the Prime Minister's meeting with union leaders today, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said that the meeting had been requested by the unions. The Prime Minister had met Brendan Barber over the...
Afternoon press briefing from 16 December 2010
seen at 08:09, 21 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Press briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesperson on: Ministerial gifts, Afghanistan review, Defence Secretary, energy, drugs, coastguard, Defence procurement and MPs expenses

Ministerial Gifts

Asked...

PM in bid to cap EU budget
seen at 08:09, 21 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that he and other European leaders will call for a real-terms freeze in the EU budget for 2014-2020.

In a press conference at the end of the EU Council in Brussels...

Morning press briefing from 17 December 2010
seen at 08:09, 21 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Press briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesperson on: prisoner voting, bankers bonuses and energy

Prisoner Voting

Asked what the entitlements would be, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the...

Morning press briefing from 20 December 2010
seen at 08:09, 21 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Press briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesperson on: unions and weather

Unions

Asked about the Prime Minister s meeting with union leaders today, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) said that the...

PM statement on the December European Council
seen at 08:09, 21 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Prime Minister David Cameron has delivered a statement on the December European Council which took place on 16-17 December.

Read the statement

[check against delivery]

With permission, Mr Speaker...

Funding for science and research
seen at 08:08, 21 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

Funding plans for science and research 2011/12 to 2014/15 were published by the Government today.

Motorcycle testing set for overhaul
seen at 08:08, 21 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

Plans to trial a new, single, on-road motorcycle test were published today by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning.

Focus on outcomes to improve quality of patient care
seen at 08:08, 21 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

Today’s publication of the first NHS Outcomes Framework marks the beginning of a new era of patient care. In the future the NHS will focus relentlessly on those outcomes that matter most to patients and in doing...

Gang jailed for £6 million tax fraud
seen at 08:08, 21 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

Six members of an Eastern European gang who stole £6 million from the taxpayer and spent the proceeds on exotic holidays, luxury houses and cosmetic surgery have been jailed at Croydon Crown Court for...

West midlands food producers spread cheer across the globe this christmas
seen at 08:08, 21 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

West Midlands food and drink producers are toasting their international appeal as luxury local wares provide festive cheer in households across the globe this Christmas.

A year of transition for universities
seen at 08:08, 21 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

The Government has today published its annual Grant Letter to the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).

Your chance to shape the future of the healthcare workforce
seen at 08:08, 21 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

Workforce, education and training consultation launched

Budget allocations for defra confirmed
seen at 08:08, 21 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

The budget allocations for Defra and its arms length bodies for the next financial year have been published today.

Worker died on first day at work
seen at 08:08, 21 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

A Newmarket retail display firm has been sentenced after an employee was crushed to death by a stack of glass he was unloading on his first day at work.

Andrew lansley urges people to give blood
seen at 08:08, 21 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

Health Secretary Andrew Lansley is today visiting the West End Blood Donor Centre in Central London to support an urgent call for blood donations. NHS Blood and Transplant has called for blood donors to come...

Traffic commissioner curtails licence of fort william haulage operator
seen at 08:08, 21 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

The Deputy Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Richard McFarlane, curtailed the licence of a Fort William haulage operator and gave the firm six months to find a new transport manager.

Unsafe roofwork led to fatal fall
seen at 08:08, 21 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

Two companies from Cardiff and Surrey have been prosecuted today after a man fell to his death through a rooflight.

Highways agency advice to drivers as heavy snow and extremely low temperatures are forecast tonight
seen at 08:08, 21 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

Drivers are being advised to check road conditions before they travel this evening (20 December) and tomorrow morning as weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office across the country.

Entertainment and model agency owners banned from operating for 10 years
seen at 08:08, 21 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

The owners of a West Lothian entertainment and model agency have today been banned from running an employment agency for the maximum possible period of 10 years.

Regional producers toast their festive appeal in international markets
seen at 08:08, 21 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

From beer in Scandinavia, to tea in Australia and confectionery in Canada, regional food and drink producers are toasting their international appeal as luxury local wares provide festive cheer in households across...

Traffic commissioner removes licence of bathgate bus firm
seen at 08:07, 21 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Joan Aitken, revoked the licence of a a Bathgate bus firm for operating more buses than it was licensed to.

New high speed rail proposals unveiled
seen at 08:07, 21 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

Transport Secretary Philip Hammond today confirmed that the Government’s proposed high speed rail network - which would link London to the West Midlands, Manchester and Leeds - will include a direct link to Heathrow...

Embargoed until 00:01 hours on tuesday 21 december 2010 - three billion a year could be saved from costs of infrastructure says report
seen at 08:07, 21 December in News from Department of Constitutional Affairs - national (Our copy).

A Government report by Infrastructure UK (IUK) today sets out a blueprint to save up to three billion a year on building and maintaining infrastructure.

Highways agency advice to drivers as heavy snow and extremely low temperatures are forecast tonight
seen at 08:04, 21 December in Acas News - national (Our copy).

Drivers are being advised to check road conditions before they travel this evening (20 December) and tomorrow morning as weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office across the country.

Highways agency advice to drivers as heavy snow and extremely low temperatures are forecast tonight
seen at 08:04, 21 December in The National Archives News - national (Our copy).

Drivers are being advised to check road conditions before they travel this evening (20 December) and tomorrow morning as weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office across the country.

Traffic commissioner curtails licence of fort william haulage operator
seen at 08:04, 21 December in Attorney General's Office News - national (Our copy).

The Deputy Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Richard McFarlane, curtailed the licence of a Fort William haulage operator and gave the firm six months to find a new transport manager.

Traffic commissioner removes licence of bathgate bus firm
seen at 08:04, 21 December in Attorney General's Office News - national (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Joan Aitken, revoked the licence of a a Bathgate bus firm for operating more buses than it was licensed to.

West midlands food producers spread cheer across the globe this christmas
seen at 08:04, 21 December in Adult Learning Inspectorate News - national (Our copy).

West Midlands food and drink producers are toasting their international appeal as luxury local wares provide festive cheer in households across the globe this Christmas.

Highways agency advice to drivers as heavy snow and extremely low temperatures are forecast tonight
seen at 08:04, 21 December in Adult Learning Inspectorate News - national (Our copy).

Drivers are being advised to check road conditions before they travel this evening (20 December) and tomorrow morning as weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office across the country.

Worker died on first day at work
seen at 08:03, 21 December in Adjudicators Office News - national (Our copy).

A Newmarket retail display firm has been sentenced after an employee was crushed to death by a stack of glass he was unloading on his first day at work.

Highways agency advice to drivers as heavy snow and extremely low temperatures are forecast tonight
seen at 08:03, 21 December in Adjudicators Office News - national (Our copy).

Drivers are being advised to check road conditions before they travel this evening (20 December) and tomorrow morning as weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office across the country.

Highways agency advice to drivers as heavy snow and extremely low temperatures are forecast tonight
seen at 08:03, 21 December in Assets Recovery Agency News - national (Our copy).

Drivers are being advised to check road conditions before they travel this evening (20 December) and tomorrow morning as weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office across the country.

Funding for science and research
seen at 08:03, 21 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Funding plans for science and research 2011/12 to 2014/15 were published by the Government today.

Motorcycle testing set for overhaul
seen at 08:03, 21 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Plans to trial a new, single, on-road motorcycle test were published today by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning.

Focus on outcomes to improve quality of patient care
seen at 08:03, 21 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Today’s publication of the first NHS Outcomes Framework marks the beginning of a new era of patient care. In the future the NHS will focus relentlessly on those outcomes that matter most to patients and in doing...

Gang jailed for £6 million tax fraud
seen at 08:03, 21 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Six members of an Eastern European gang who stole £6 million from the taxpayer and spent the proceeds on exotic holidays, luxury houses and cosmetic surgery have been jailed at Croydon Crown Court for...

West midlands food producers spread cheer across the globe this christmas
seen at 08:03, 21 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

West Midlands food and drink producers are toasting their international appeal as luxury local wares provide festive cheer in households across the globe this Christmas.

A year of transition for universities
seen at 08:03, 21 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

The Government has today published its annual Grant Letter to the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).

Your chance to shape the future of the healthcare workforce
seen at 08:03, 21 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Workforce, education and training consultation launched

Budget allocations for defra confirmed
seen at 08:03, 21 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

The budget allocations for Defra and its arms length bodies for the next financial year have been published today.

Worker died on first day at work
seen at 08:03, 21 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

A Newmarket retail display firm has been sentenced after an employee was crushed to death by a stack of glass he was unloading on his first day at work.

Andrew lansley urges people to give blood
seen at 08:03, 21 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Health Secretary Andrew Lansley is today visiting the West End Blood Donor Centre in Central London to support an urgent call for blood donations. NHS Blood and Transplant has called for blood donors to come...

Traffic commissioner curtails licence of fort william haulage operator
seen at 08:03, 21 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

The Deputy Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Richard McFarlane, curtailed the licence of a Fort William haulage operator and gave the firm six months to find a new transport manager.

Unsafe roofwork led to fatal fall
seen at 08:03, 21 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Two companies from Cardiff and Surrey have been prosecuted today after a man fell to his death through a rooflight.

Highways agency advice to drivers as heavy snow and extremely low temperatures are forecast tonight
seen at 08:03, 21 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Drivers are being advised to check road conditions before they travel this evening (20 December) and tomorrow morning as weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office across the country.

Entertainment and model agency owners banned from operating for 10 years
seen at 08:03, 21 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

The owners of a West Lothian entertainment and model agency have today been banned from running an employment agency for the maximum possible period of 10 years.

Regional producers toast their festive appeal in international markets
seen at 08:03, 21 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

From beer in Scandinavia, to tea in Australia and confectionery in Canada, regional food and drink producers are toasting their international appeal as luxury local wares provide festive cheer in households across...

Traffic commissioner removes licence of bathgate bus firm
seen at 08:03, 21 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Joan Aitken, revoked the licence of a a Bathgate bus firm for operating more buses than it was licensed to.

New high speed rail proposals unveiled
seen at 08:03, 21 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Transport Secretary Philip Hammond today confirmed that the Government’s proposed high speed rail network - which would link London to the West Midlands, Manchester and Leeds - will include a direct link to Heathrow...

Embargoed until 00:01 hours on tuesday 21 december 2010 - three billion a year could be saved from costs of infrastructure says report
seen at 08:03, 21 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

A Government report by Infrastructure UK (IUK) today sets out a blueprint to save up to three billion a year on building and maintaining infrastructure.

Funding for science and research
seen at 08:02, 21 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Funding plans for science and research 2011/12 to 2014/15 were published by the Government today.

Motorcycle testing set for overhaul
seen at 08:02, 21 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Plans to trial a new, single, on-road motorcycle test were published today by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning.

Focus on outcomes to improve quality of patient care
seen at 08:02, 21 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Today’s publication of the first NHS Outcomes Framework marks the beginning of a new era of patient care. In the future the NHS will focus relentlessly on those outcomes that matter most to patients and in doing...

Gang jailed for £6 million tax fraud
seen at 08:02, 21 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Six members of an Eastern European gang who stole £6 million from the taxpayer and spent the proceeds on exotic holidays, luxury houses and cosmetic surgery have been jailed at Croydon Crown Court for...

West midlands food producers spread cheer across the globe this christmas
seen at 08:02, 21 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

West Midlands food and drink producers are toasting their international appeal as luxury local wares provide festive cheer in households across the globe this Christmas.

A year of transition for universities
seen at 08:02, 21 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

The Government has today published its annual Grant Letter to the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).

Your chance to shape the future of the healthcare workforce
seen at 08:02, 21 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Workforce, education and training consultation launched

Budget allocations for defra confirmed
seen at 08:02, 21 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

The budget allocations for Defra and its arms length bodies for the next financial year have been published today.

Worker died on first day at work
seen at 08:02, 21 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

A Newmarket retail display firm has been sentenced after an employee was crushed to death by a stack of glass he was unloading on his first day at work.

Andrew lansley urges people to give blood
seen at 08:02, 21 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Health Secretary Andrew Lansley is today visiting the West End Blood Donor Centre in Central London to support an urgent call for blood donations. NHS Blood and Transplant has called for blood donors to come...

Traffic commissioner curtails licence of fort william haulage operator
seen at 08:02, 21 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

The Deputy Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Richard McFarlane, curtailed the licence of a Fort William haulage operator and gave the firm six months to find a new transport manager.

Unsafe roofwork led to fatal fall
seen at 08:02, 21 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Two companies from Cardiff and Surrey have been prosecuted today after a man fell to his death through a rooflight.

Highways agency advice to drivers as heavy snow and extremely low temperatures are forecast tonight
seen at 08:02, 21 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Drivers are being advised to check road conditions before they travel this evening (20 December) and tomorrow morning as weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office across the country.

Entertainment and model agency owners banned from operating for 10 years
seen at 08:02, 21 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

The owners of a West Lothian entertainment and model agency have today been banned from running an employment agency for the maximum possible period of 10 years.

Regional producers toast their festive appeal in international markets
seen at 08:02, 21 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

From beer in Scandinavia, to tea in Australia and confectionery in Canada, regional food and drink producers are toasting their international appeal as luxury local wares provide festive cheer in households across...

Traffic commissioner removes licence of bathgate bus firm
seen at 08:02, 21 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

The Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Joan Aitken, revoked the licence of a a Bathgate bus firm for operating more buses than it was licensed to.

New high speed rail proposals unveiled
seen at 08:02, 21 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Transport Secretary Philip Hammond today confirmed that the Government’s proposed high speed rail network - which would link London to the West Midlands, Manchester and Leeds - will include a direct link to Heathrow...

Embargoed until 00:01 hours on tuesday 21 december 2010 - three billion a year could be saved from costs of infrastructure says report
seen at 08:01, 21 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

A Government report by Infrastructure UK (IUK) today sets out a blueprint to save up to three billion a year on building and maintaining infrastructure.

Embargoed until 00:01 hours on tuesday 21 december 2010 - three billion a year could be saved from costs of infrastructure says report
seen at 00:11, 21 December in Tower Hamlets News - national (Our copy).

A Government report by Infrastructure UK (IUK) today sets out a blueprint to save up to three billion a year on building and maintaining infrastructure.