17 August 2006
Amended - minister unveils sucessful year for army recruiters
seen at 18:23, 17 August in
Ministry of Defence News - national
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Defence Minister Adam Ingram will reveal the results of a highly successful year for the Army's recruiters during a visit at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, on Friday 18 August.
The clock is ticking - licence deadline approaching
seen at 16:29, 17 August in
Gangmasters Licensing Authority News - national
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Mike Wilson, Chief Executive of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) announced today that time is running out to get a licence and avoid prosecution.
Charity commission responds to independent complaints review report
seen at 16:26, 17 August in
Charity Commission News - national
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The Independent Complaints Reviewer for the Charity Commission today publishes her report into the complaints against the Commission she reviewed in 2005 -06.
Construction deaths down to a record low in 2005/06
seen at 16:23, 17 August in
Health and Safety Executive News - national
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Statistics released today by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show the total number of fatal injuries to workers in construction during 2005/06 was 59 (provisional), a fall from the final figure of 69 in 2004...
Is uk foreign policy to blame for terrorism?
seen at 16:19, 17 August in
Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national
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On 10 August British police took action against an alleged terrorist plot to blow up a number of aeroplanes. Speculation since about what could motivate individuals to undertake such action has included allegations...
999 calls get a faster response
seen at 16:19, 17 August in
NHS News Feed
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Ambulances are responding more quickly than ever to emerency calls, taking more patients to hospital and saving more lives, according to new data from the Information Centre (IC) for health and social care.
Heavy rain advice to drivers from the highways agency
seen at 14:23, 17 August in
Highways Agency News - national
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Met Office forecasters are predicting heavy rain across many areas of England over the next few days and the Highways Agency advises drivers to take care on roads affected.
Hsc publishes statistics of fatal injuries for 2005/2006
seen at 11:24, 17 August in
Health and Safety Executive News - national
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The Health & Safety Commission (HSC) today publishes the latest detailed statistics on workplace fatal injuries in 2005/06 - Statistics of Fatal Injuries 2005/2006. The document can be found on the HSE website at...
Fatal injuries to british workers at record levels
seen at 11:24, 17 August in
Health and Safety Executive News - national
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The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) today published the annual fatal injury statistics showing the lowest fatal injury number on record. In 2005/2006 212 people were fatally injured, a reduction from 223 in 2004...
Technology in business fast stream launched for graduates
seen at 11:23, 17 August in
Cabinet Office News - national
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The Cabinet Office today launched the first Technology in Business Fast Stream for the Civil Service.
Healthy body, healthier mind
seen at 11:22, 17 August in
Department of Health News - national
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New guidance to improve physical health of mental health patients
Helping the hub
seen at 11:21, 17 August in
Department of Trade and Industry News - national
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Government announces £4.5 million funding for unique marine energy project
Early georgian "des res" to be restored
seen at 11:21, 17 August in
News from English Heritage - national
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Six Figure Grant from English Heritage Saves Rare and Beautiful Merchant's House At Risk in North London -
Knight welcomes biggest increase in maths entries in a decade
seen at 10:30, 17 August in
Department for Education And Skills News - national
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Today is a time for celebration. The 'A' level results show improvements in entry and pass rates meaning that more young people are fulfilling their potential.
Department for transport makes new appointment to orr board
seen at 10:28, 17 August in
Department for Transport News - national
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The Department for Transport has today announced the appointment of Richard Goldson OBE to the board of the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) as a non-executive director. He will take up his post on 2 October.
Road goods vehicles travelling to mainland europe second quarter 2006
seen at 10:28, 17 August in
Department for Transport News - national
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The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on the number of road goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe from Great Britain: second quarter 2006.
House building : april to june quarter 2006
seen at 10:28, 17 August in
Department for Communities and Local Government News - national
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This statistical release presents figures on new house building starts and completions in England and its regions up to the quarter ending June 2006. House building figures are also provided for the other UK countries...
Government sets new housing management standards to tackle anti-social behaviour
seen at 10:28, 17 August in
Department for Communities and Local Government News - national
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The importance of strong housing management in tackling anti-social behaviour in creating a community culture of respect is at the centre of a new Government 'Standard' aimed at council and housing association landlords...
Reduction in number of fatally injured workers
seen at 10:20, 17 August in
Department for Work and Pensions News - national
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Lord Hunt, Minister for Health and Safety, today welcomed the latest figures showing a fall in the number of fatal workplace injuries, but stressed there was no room for complacency.
Hong Kong (Ian McCartney, Minister of State (Trade & Investment), Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 09:20, 17 August 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 ...
Unfair Terms in Contracts (Ian McCartney, Minister of State (Trade & Investment), Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 09:20, 17 August 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...
Minister unveils sucessful year for army recruiters
seen at 02:23, 17 August in
Ministry of Defence News - national
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Defence Minister Adam Ingram will reveal the results of a highly successful year for the Army's recruiters during a visit at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, on Friday 18 August.