28 July 2006
Uk government welcomes launch of an international compact for iraq
seen at 16:10, 28 July in
Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national
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Dr Kim Howells, Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, welcomed yesterday's announcement by the United Nations and the Iraqi Government of an International Compact for Iraq.
Oft advices on protection for consumers buying home improvements
seen at 14:11, 28 July in
Office of Fair Trading News - national
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As many home owners plan to make improvements to their properties in the summer, the OFT is highlighting the options available to consumers to protect themselves should something go wrong.
Improving water and sanitation for africa - uk partnership turns words into action on millenium development goals
seen at 14:11, 28 July in
Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national
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Hundreds of thousands of people in Africa have access to more reliable water supplies this year thanks to a UK partnership which combines the expertise of industry, Government and civil society.
Uk government commits over £100,000 to great apes
seen at 14:11, 28 July in
Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national
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Kuching, Malaysia: UK Biodiversity Minister Barry Gardiner has today (28 July) pledged over £100,000 in UK support for projects to protect great apes.
2006 digest of ukeenergy statistics
seen at 11:10, 28 July in
Department of Trade and Industry News - national
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The 2006 Digest of United Kingdom Energy Statistics is published today (Thursday 27 July) by the Department of Trade and Industry. With many detailed tables, supported by charts and commentary, the Digest provides...
Evaluation of Measurement Options for Those Aged 16-19 Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET)
seen at 10:11, 28 July in
The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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The 16-19 year old Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) group have high policy salience for the Scottish Executive. One of the difficulties around this policy area is measuring the size and nature of...
Prime Minister promotes healthy living
seen at 10:10, 28 July in
NHS News Feed
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The Government is working to make it easier for individuals to live healthier lives. In a public lecture, Tony Blair stressed the need for the Government and private companies to work together to encourage healthy...
Hong Kong (Ian McCartney, Minister of State (Trade), Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 09:10, 28 July in
Written Ministerial Statements
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The latest report on the implementation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration on Hong Kong was published today. Copies have been placed in the Library of the House. A copy of the report is also available on the ...
Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) (Jack Straw, Chairman, Modernisation of the House of Commons Committee)
seen at 09:10, 28 July in
Written Ministerial Statements
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In 1996 the independent Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) recommended that parliamentary pay, allowances and pensions should be reviewed every three years starting in 2000. In line with this recommendation, my ...
Unfair Terms in Contracts (Ian McCartney, Minister of State (Trade), Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 09:10, 28 July in
Written Ministerial Statements
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The Law Commission and the Scottish Law Commission published a report on unfair terms in contracts in February 2005 (Law Com No. 292; Scots Law Com no. 199). It sets out detailed recommendations, together with a...
New measures to combat mobile phone robbery
seen at 02:11, 28 July in
Home Office News - national
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Eighty per cent of stolen handsets will be blocked on all five UK networks within 48 hours of being reported stolen to their home network, mobile phone industry leaders pledged today.