12 February 2007
Avian influenza outbreak - update
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Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national
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Following meetings this afternoon on the outbreak of avian influenza in a Suffolk poultry farm, 9 days ago, Secretary of State, David Miliband said;
Young people and drugs - HO reports
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February - Young people and drugs - HO reports
New measures to increase public protection
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Home Office News - national
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New measures to strengthen police powers to deal with sex offenders and further protect the public from crime come into force today.
Hse refutes attack on safety record
seen at 17:23, 12 February in
Health and Safety Executive News - national
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In response to recent media coverage of the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE's) safety record, Deputy Chief Executive (Operations), Justin McCracken, today said:
Plan to recycle hms intrepid in the uk
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Ministry of Defence News - national
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The former Royal Navy assault ship HMS Intrepid, a key part of the fleet that led the campaign to retake the Falkland Islands 25 years ago, is expected to be recycled at a British facility, the Ministry of Defence...
More partnerships between independent and state schools - adonis
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Department for Education And Skills News - national
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Schools Minister Andrew Adonis today announced the successful applicants from the ninth round of the Independent/State School Partnerships grant scheme.
'...pass the corporate manslaughter bill' -- gordon downing
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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company directors should be held accountable for the death of employee's....
'...not discontinue adult evening classes' -- michelle blake
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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there is a rumour that all colleges that offer adult evening education will...
'...Review spousal maintenance' -- Neil Wills
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Provide a formula for the courts to use when calculating spousal maintenance...
'...make sex education compulsory' -- Alison Terry
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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STI’s - 1.5 million new cases are being diagnosed each year Teenage...
'...Ban Glass from Bus Shelters' -- G Hunter
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Are you fed up of seeing bus shelters smashed? Do you think it is a waste of...
'...Limit eligibility for selection as an MP' -- Neil Wills
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Impose an eligibility requirement of a minimum of 5 years employment/self...
'...Make all BBC Channels Pay Per View' -- S Jones
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Give people a choice on whether or not to watch BBC Channels. Do away with...
'...Knight Geesh Fearn' -- Simon Johnson
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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We believe that Geesh Fearn's continued work in the sporting, education and...
'...Oppose the Broads Authority Private Bill' -- Peter Waller
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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The Broads Authority Private Bill is being promoted as a 'safety' bill, yet...
'...Help protect the British Grand Prix' -- Andrew Lewis
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Every year the British Grand Prix is faced with the axe because of its...
'...Remove the MOT' -- Michael Hallam
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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On all but commercial vehicles. Motorists really do value their lives, the...
Avian Flu
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Downing Street Says
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As no question had been asked, the PMOS let Lobby know that David Miliband would be holding a meeting this afternoon with senior officials, veterinary representatives, and representatives of the agencies. Priority...
Police Inquiry
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Asked if the police had been in contact with the Prime Minister or his office, the PMOS replied that the Prime Minister was in Chequers and he was not aware of any contact....
Counter Terrorism
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Asked if the Prime Minister was satisfied that the Home Office did not leak sensitive details of the Birmingham terror raids, the PMOS replied that John Reid had made this absolutely clear. His words spoke for themselves...
Flexible Working
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Asked if the Prime Minister thought that flexible working should be extended to all workers, the PMOS replied that this was an issue where the Government had been at the forefront in terms of helping the development...
Afghanistan
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Put to him that President Karzai gave an interview over the weekend in which he said the UK needed to get off the fence and get tough with Pakistan about insurgency within Afghanistan, the PMOS that in the course...
Iran
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Asked if Downing Street supported the American analysis regarding Iran and its attempts to destabilise Iraq, and was this the reason the Prime Minister had repeatedly warned that there was evidence of Iranian weapons...
Cannabis Use
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Asked if the Prime Minister thought that cannabis use was a bar to becoming Prime Minister, the PMOS replied that the journalist was trying to invite him, not very subtly, into political debate. He may have lost...
Merkel Meeting
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Asked for some more information about the Prime Minister's meeting with Chancellor Merkel on Tuesday, the PMOS replied that we supported Germany's agenda for the EU Presidency and the G8 and the talks would concentrate...
Road Pricing
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Asked if he still thought that e-petitions were a good idea, and what numbers would have to be reached before Government put its hand up and retreated, the PMOS replied that it was always a good idea when there ...
2018 World Cup
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Asked whether there were any reservations in bidding for the 2018 World Cup given that the possible cost to host the 2012 Olympics could rise to £8billion, the PMOS replied that regarding the Olympic bid, we...
Morning press briefing from 12 February 2007
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Number 10 » News Stories
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Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: 2018 World Cup, Road pricing, Merkel meeting, Cannabis use, Iran, Afghanistan, Flexible working, Counter terrorism, Police inquiry and Avian flu
Government publishes england world cup study
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Bank of England News - national
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The Chancellor, Gordon Brown, and the Secretary of State for Culture, Tessa Jowell today published the Government's official study into the feasibility of hosting a future World Cup, concluding that England is well...
Cancer reform strategy board members announced
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Department of Health News - national
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The board members who are advising on the development of the new Cancer Reform Strategy were announced today. Appointed by Health Minister Rosie Winterton, the board's membership is drawn from experts across the...
Change of her majesty's ambassador to georgia
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national
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Mr Denis Keefe has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Georgia in succession to Donald MacLaren of MacLaren. Mr Keefe will take up his appointment during July 2007.
Government publishes england world cup study
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Treasury News - national
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The Chancellor, Gordon Brown, and the Secretary of State for Culture, Tessa Jowell today published the Government's official study into the feasibility of hosting a future World Cup, concluding that England is well...
Final compensation shortfall for endowment specialist
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Insolvency Service News - national
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A company which claimed to be the country's leading endowment mortgage compensation specialist has been wound up in the High Court following an investigation by the Companies Investigation Branch (CIB) of the Insolvency...
Social Enquiry Reports (SER) - Drug Misusing Offenders - Child Protection Issues: Guidance for Social Enquiry Report Authors
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The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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Circular providing guidance to ensure that SER authors and line managers are aware of responsibilities in relation to child protection issues when dealing with substance misusing offenders.
Modern Laws For a Modern Scotland: A Report on Civil Justice in Scotland
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The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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This plan aims to set out the Executive's vision for civil law and civil justice in Scotland in the 21st century
House price index december 2006
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Department for Communities and Local Government News - national
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To down load the full release, please visit http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1002882&PressNoticeID=2353
If your heart gets broken this valentine's, don't let it break the bank
seen at 12:14, 12 February in
Consumer Direct News - national
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You've booked the table, ordered the flowers and bought the expensive engagement ring, but how do you get your money back if she says no?
Government backs aerospace technology development
seen at 11:27, 12 February in
Department of Trade and Industry News - national
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The Government is investing in a £17.4m project to provide computer technology to bring the next generation of aircraft into production in the UK.
£800,000 project to create 'greener' air-conditioning in planes, trains and buildings
seen at 11:26, 12 February in
Department of Trade and Industry News - national
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The UK Government is funding a consortium to help develop 'greener' air-conditioning systems, which are more energy efficient, cost effective and environmentally friendly for planes, high-speed and underground trains...
'...Yes to slip road J20 M6 to Avoid A556' -- James Fahey
seen at 10:49, 12 February in
Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Westbound M56 users wishing to transit Southbound on the M6 are forced to...
Quiz the Foreign Secretary next week
seen at 10:25, 12 February in
Number 10 » News Stories
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Margaret Beckett will be online on Wednesday 21 February in the latest of our Policy Review webchats.
Economy: Producer Prices
seen at 10:25, 12 February in
Latest UK National Statistics releases
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Factory gate inflation falls to 2.1 per cent
Appointment of an immigration judge of the asylum and immigration tribunal - valerie anne osborne
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Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national
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The Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer has appointed Valerie Anne Osborne to be an Immigration Judge of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal with effect from 12 February 2007, based at Stoke.
Patients should cc the benefits of doctors' letters
seen at 03:25, 12 February in
Department of Health News - national
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Health Minister calls on professional bodies to support patient information programme
Appointment of a district judge - sarah ann watson
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Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national
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HM the Queen has appointed Sarah Ann Watson, to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, has assigned her to the Midland...