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07 December 2011

Doncaster tax fraudster jailed
seen at 18:36, 7 December in Queen's Awards for Voluntary Service News - national (Our copy).

A Doncaster man, who acquired a £2million property portfolio through fraud, including selling illegal cigarettes and failing to pay tax on his business profits, has been jailed for two years at Sheffield...

Hmrc tackles property tax fraud
seen at 17:07, 7 December in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

A new taskforce to tackle tax evasion on property transactions in Greater London was launched today by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

A50 eastbound in stoke-on-trent closed following incident
seen at 16:43, 7 December in Queen's Awards for Voluntary Service News - national (Our copy).

The Highways Agency is advising motorists in Stoke-on-Trent that the A50 eastbound carriageway will remain closed between the junctions with the A500 and A5007 Longton West until at least 18.00 hours this evening...

Amber alert with gales forecast for the north
seen at 16:43, 7 December in Queen's Awards for Voluntary Service News - national (Our copy).

Road users in the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, and the North West are being advised to check the weather forecast and road conditions before they travel tomorrow (Thursday 8 December) as gale force winds...

Communities to reap rewards by creating better deals together
seen at 13:51, 7 December in Queen's Awards for Voluntary Service News - national (Our copy).

£60,000 challenge prize fund launched for community buying.

A new challenge prize and guide to enable communities to realise the benefits of community buying was launched today by the Department...

Building homes unlocks £10 million for tower hamlets
seen at 12:51, 7 December in Student Loans Company News - national (Our copy).

Unlocking a further £5.8 million from the New Homes Bonus scheme, Tower Hamlets Council again tops the national league table securing more than £10 million over two years from building new...

Building homes unlocks £10 million for tower hamlets
seen at 12:51, 7 December in Student Loans Company News - national (Our copy).

Unlocking a further £5.8 million from the New Homes Bonus scheme, Tower Hamlets Council again tops the national league table securing more than £10 million over two years from building new...

Hmrc tackles property tax fraud
seen at 11:46, 7 December in Independent Commission on Banking News - national (Our copy).

A new taskforce to tackle tax evasion on property transactions in Greater London was launched today by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

Wakefield builder fined for dangerous gas work
seen at 11:46, 7 December in Queen's Awards for Voluntary Service News - national (Our copy).

A Batley family was put in danger after a local builder carried out defective gas fitting work while constructing an extension to their home, a court has been told.

Government to transform frontline business inspections
seen at 11:46, 7 December in Queen's Awards for Voluntary Service News - national (Our copy).

Plans to change the way that businesses experience ‘frontline enforcement’, such as business inspections, were set out today by Business Secretary Vince Cable, including a full scale review of UK regulatory bodies...

Diagnostics waiting times & activity data, month ending 31 october 2011, and quarterly census for quarter ending 30 september 2011
seen at 11:46, 7 December in Queen's Awards for Voluntary Service News - national (Our copy).

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

Tutors and coaches have less than one month to clean the slate on tax
seen at 11:46, 7 December in Queen's Awards for Voluntary Service News - national (Our copy).

Private tutors and coaches have less than a month left to tell HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) about any tax that they owe.

Registration reminder for online tax returns
seen at 11:46, 7 December in Queen's Awards for Voluntary Service News - national (Our copy).

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding anyone sending their tax return online for the first time to get registered now, in good time before the 31 January filing deadline.

Putting the nhs on the side of patients
seen at 11:46, 7 December in Queen's Awards for Voluntary Service News - national (Our copy).

Health Secretary Andrew Lansley today set out his vision for an NHS that is truly on the side of patients.

Agriculture: Single Payment Scheme (Lord Taylor of Holbeach, Whip, House of Lords)
seen at 09:29, 7 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Minister for Agriculture and Food (Jim Paice) has today made the following Statement.

I am pleased to confirm that as at the end of 1 December, the first day of the 2011 single...

Agriculture: Eggs (Lord Taylor of Holbeach, Whip, House of Lords)
seen at 09:29, 7 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Minister for Agriculture and Food (Jim Paice) has today made the following Statement.

I know many members of the House have been following progress on the implementation of...

House of Lords: Sitting Times (Baroness Anelay of St Johns, Lords Chief Whip, House of Lords)
seen at 09:29, 7 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The usual channels have agreed that the House will meet at 11 o'clock on Tuesday 13 December and Monday 19 December 2011. On Tuesday 13th, the usual channels expect the Committee on the Health and Social Care...

Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station (Dominic Grieve)
seen at 09:29, 7 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 13 July 2011 a written ministerial statement was presented to both Houses setting out the decision by Keir Starmer QC, to ask the Chief Surveillance Commissioner and retired Court of Appeal judge, Sir Christopher...

Anti-avoidance Regulations (David Gauke, Exchequer Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 09:29, 7 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are determined to reduce tax avoidance in order to protect the Exchequer, which provides funding for public services, and maintain fairness for the taxpayer.

Accordingly, the Government are...

Bank Remuneration Disclosures (Mark Hoban, Financial Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 09:29, 7 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government have today launched a consultation on a mandatory requirement for the largest UK banks and foreign banks operating in the UK to publish the details of the level and composition of remuneration ...

Draft Legislation for Finance Bill 2012 and Tax Policy Update (David Gauke, Exchequer Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 09:29, 7 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Following Budget 2011, the Government consulted on a number of tax policies. Today the Government are publishing the responses to these consultations alongside draft clauses for legislation to be included in ...

Draft Legislation for Finance Bill 2012: Measures with Immediate Effect (David Gauke, Exchequer Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 09:29, 7 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

This Government are committed to creating a fair tax system and will take the necessary steps to prevent the loss of tax revenues.

The Government are announcing today measures which will protect the Exchequer...

Non-Domicile Taxation and Statutory Residence Test (David Gauke, Exchequer Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 09:29, 7 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

At Budget 2011, the Government announced a package of reforms to the taxation of non-domiciled individuals and their intention to introduce a statutory definition of tax residence.

Following consultation...

Government Olympic Executive Quarterly Report, December 2011 (Hugh Robertson, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport)
seen at 09:29, 7 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am publishing today the Government Olympic Executive’s Quarterly Report—“London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Quarterly Report December 2011”. This report explains the latest budget...

EU Ban (Keeping of Hens in Conventional Cages) (James Paice, Minister of State (Agriculture and Food), Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 09:29, 7 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I know many members of the House have been following progress on the implementation of the EU-wide ban on the keeping of hens in conventional cages. I, therefore, want to take this opportunity to update the House...

The Draft Immigration (Biometric Registration) Regulations 2012 (Damian Green, Minister of State (Immigration), Home Office)
seen at 09:29, 7 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government are today laying before the House the draft Immigration (Biometric Registration) Regulations 2012. These will complete the roll-out of biometric immigration documents, known as biometric residence...

Criminal Records Regime Review (Government Response) (Lynne Featherstone, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Equalities Office)
seen at 09:29, 7 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I have today placed in the Library of the House the report by Mrs Sunita Mason, the independent adviser for criminality information management, of phase 2 of her review of the criminal records regime, as well...

Forfeiture Rule and Law of Succession (Jonathan Djanogly, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (HM Courts Service and Legal Aid), Justice)
seen at 09:29, 7 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing that I have made an order to bring sections 1, 2 and 3 of the Estates of Deceased Persons (Forfeiture Rule and Law of Succession) Act 2011 (the Act) into force on 1 February 2012. The Act...

Parliamentary Written Question (Correction) (David Mundell, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Scotland)
seen at 09:29, 7 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I regret that the written answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Harwich and North Essex (Mr Jenkin) on 15 November, Official Report, column 665W, contained an error. The answer stated that the TaxPayers...

Access for All (Norman Baker, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Regional and Local Transport), Transport)
seen at 09:29, 7 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Improving access to Great Britain’s railway stations is a key priority for this Government. I am therefore pleased to announce today a further £37.5 million of “mid-tier” Access for All...

Business Plan (Update) (Justine Greening, Economic Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 09:29, 7 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Department for Transport’s business plan says that, following the consultation on high-speed rail which was held earlier this year, we would complete the analysis of consultation responses and announce...

Defending Against Piracy (UK Ships) (Michael Penning, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Roads and Motoring), Transport)
seen at 09:29, 7 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The rise in the number of incidents involving pirates in certain parts of the world has highlighted the need to ensure UK-flagged vessels are able to adequately protect themselves against such threats.

...

Roads Classification (Norman Baker, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Regional and Local Transport), Transport)
seen at 09:29, 7 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to announce that, following consultation, the Department will be devolving responsibility for roads classification and aspects of the primary route network from April 2012.

This marks the first...

Remploy (Annual Report) (Maria Miller, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Disabled People), Work and Pensions)
seen at 09:29, 7 December in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Remploy annual report and financial statements 2011 are published today. Copies will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses and will be available in the Vote Office and the Printed Paper Office later today...

New concrete barrier to be installed between m5 junctions 24 and 25
seen at 09:28, 7 December in Acas News - national (Our copy).

Works to install a new concrete barrier between junctions 24 and 25 of the M5 will begin on 12 December. The works around the Bridgwater area will take place in two phases.

Plans to replace bridge at m5 j10 postponed
seen at 09:28, 7 December in Acas News - national (Our copy).

Plans to replace a bridge over the M5 near Gloucester are to be reviewed.

Edinburgh restaurateurs detained in tax raids
seen at 09:28, 7 December in Attorney General's Office News - national (Our copy).

Two restaurateurs from Edinburgh have been detained on suspicion of failing to pay the right amount of tax, in an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

Warwickshire county council fined for man's injuries
seen at 09:28, 7 December in Adult Learning Inspectorate News - national (Our copy).

Warwickshire County Council has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive after a self-employed heating contractor lost most of two fingers in poorly guarded machinery.

Designated drivers rewarded this christmas
seen at 09:27, 7 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Designated drivers will be rewarded in more than 8,000 pubs and student union bars across the country as part of the THINK! Christmas drink drive campaign, launched today by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning.

Unnecessary bureaucracy cut as councils given new powers to redraw map
seen at 09:27, 7 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Local authorities are being given greater control over how their roads appear on maps and satnav systems to help them to better direct traffic, Local Transport Minister Norman Baker announced today.

Government boosts preparations to tackle severe weather and avoid winter travel misery
seen at 09:27, 7 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Transport Secretary Justine Greening announced today a £16m investment in third rail heating as part of a £38m programme to make sure the rail network is better prepared for severe bad weather...

Change in uk policy on employing armed guards to protect against somali piracy
seen at 09:27, 7 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

UK-registered vessels will be able to employ armed guards to defend themselves against pirates in exceptional circumstances under new guidance confirmed by the Government today.

Meanwhile london: london's pleasure gardens set for launch
seen at 09:27, 7 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

London's Pleasure Gardens, a major new arts and entertainment destination in the heart of east London, is set to open on the Queen's Jubilee Weekend, 1 June 2012 after signing a lease agreement with the London...

New concrete barrier to be installed between m5 junctions 24 and 25
seen at 09:27, 7 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Works to install a new concrete barrier between junctions 24 and 25 of the M5 will begin on 12 December. The works around the Bridgwater area will take place in two phases.

Draft tax legislation gives greater predictability and clarity
seen at 09:27, 7 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Following Budget 2011, the Government has today published responses to a number of tax policy consultations, alongside draft clauses for legislation to be included in Finance Bill 2012.

Innovative scheme increases female training and job opportunities in tower hamlets
seen at 09:27, 7 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Women in Tower Hamlets have the chance to become qualified badminton and basketball coaches thanks to an innovative scheme encouraging residents to get more active.

Sport England’s Active Women Fund has...

Tower hamlets launches tweet day to boost city status bid
seen at 09:27, 7 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).
Tower hamlets launches tweet day to boost city status bid
Passengers to benefit from access improvements at stations
seen at 09:27, 7 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Rail passengers are set to benefit from easier journeys at stations across the country after Rail Minister, Norman Baker, approved more than £37.5m of Government funding to make stations more easily...

Edinburgh restaurateurs detained in tax raids
seen at 09:27, 7 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Two restaurateurs from Edinburgh have been detained on suspicion of failing to pay the right amount of tax, in an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

New relationship between agents and hmrc moves closer
seen at 09:27, 7 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

The HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) agent strategy moved a step closer today with the publication of responses to the consultation ‘Establishing the future relationship between the tax agent community and HMRC...

April vat alert for businesses
seen at 09:27, 7 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued an alert to VAT-registered businesses across the UK about important changes that come into effect this spring.

Warwickshire county council fined for man's injuries
seen at 09:27, 7 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Warwickshire County Council has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive after a self-employed heating contractor lost most of two fingers in poorly guarded machinery.

Government launches consultation to improve bank bonus transparency
seen at 09:27, 7 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

The Government has launched a consultation that will help tackle unacceptable bank bonuses by improving pay transparency at large banks, Mark Hoban, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, has announced today. The...

Plans to replace bridge at m5 j10 postponed
seen at 09:27, 7 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

Plans to replace a bridge over the M5 near Gloucester are to be reviewed.

New £125m fund to boost uk advanced manufacturing supply chains
seen at 09:27, 7 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).

A new initiative of up to £125 million is being set up to improve the global competitiveness of UK advanced manufacturing supply chains, Business Secretary Vince Cable announced today.

Designated drivers rewarded this christmas
seen at 09:26, 7 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Designated drivers will be rewarded in more than 8,000 pubs and student union bars across the country as part of the THINK! Christmas drink drive campaign, launched today by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning.

Unnecessary bureaucracy cut as councils given new powers to redraw map
seen at 09:26, 7 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Local authorities are being given greater control over how their roads appear on maps and satnav systems to help them to better direct traffic, Local Transport Minister Norman Baker announced today.

Government boosts preparations to tackle severe weather and avoid winter travel misery
seen at 09:26, 7 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Transport Secretary Justine Greening announced today a £16m investment in third rail heating as part of a £38m programme to make sure the rail network is better prepared for severe bad weather...

Change in uk policy on employing armed guards to protect against somali piracy
seen at 09:26, 7 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

UK-registered vessels will be able to employ armed guards to defend themselves against pirates in exceptional circumstances under new guidance confirmed by the Government today.

Meanwhile london: london's pleasure gardens set for launch
seen at 09:26, 7 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

London's Pleasure Gardens, a major new arts and entertainment destination in the heart of east London, is set to open on the Queen's Jubilee Weekend, 1 June 2012 after signing a lease agreement with the London...

New concrete barrier to be installed between m5 junctions 24 and 25
seen at 09:26, 7 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Works to install a new concrete barrier between junctions 24 and 25 of the M5 will begin on 12 December. The works around the Bridgwater area will take place in two phases.

Draft tax legislation gives greater predictability and clarity
seen at 09:26, 7 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Following Budget 2011, the Government has today published responses to a number of tax policy consultations, alongside draft clauses for legislation to be included in Finance Bill 2012.

Innovative scheme increases female training and job opportunities in tower hamlets
seen at 09:26, 7 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Women in Tower Hamlets have the chance to become qualified badminton and basketball coaches thanks to an innovative scheme encouraging residents to get more active.

Sport England’s Active Women Fund has...

Tower hamlets launches tweet day to boost city status bid
seen at 09:26, 7 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).
Tower hamlets launches tweet day to boost city status bid
Passengers to benefit from access improvements at stations
seen at 09:26, 7 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Rail passengers are set to benefit from easier journeys at stations across the country after Rail Minister, Norman Baker, approved more than £37.5m of Government funding to make stations more easily...

Edinburgh restaurateurs detained in tax raids
seen at 09:26, 7 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Two restaurateurs from Edinburgh have been detained on suspicion of failing to pay the right amount of tax, in an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

New relationship between agents and hmrc moves closer
seen at 09:26, 7 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

The HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) agent strategy moved a step closer today with the publication of responses to the consultation ‘Establishing the future relationship between the tax agent community and HMRC...

April vat alert for businesses
seen at 09:26, 7 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued an alert to VAT-registered businesses across the UK about important changes that come into effect this spring.

Warwickshire county council fined for man's injuries
seen at 09:26, 7 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Warwickshire County Council has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive after a self-employed heating contractor lost most of two fingers in poorly guarded machinery.

Government launches consultation to improve bank bonus transparency
seen at 09:26, 7 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

The Government has launched a consultation that will help tackle unacceptable bank bonuses by improving pay transparency at large banks, Mark Hoban, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, has announced today. The...

Plans to replace bridge at m5 j10 postponed
seen at 09:26, 7 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

Plans to replace a bridge over the M5 near Gloucester are to be reviewed.

New £125m fund to boost uk advanced manufacturing supply chains
seen at 09:26, 7 December in National College For School Leadership News - national (Our copy).

A new initiative of up to £125 million is being set up to improve the global competitiveness of UK advanced manufacturing supply chains, Business Secretary Vince Cable announced today.