Asked if there were any plans for the Prime Minister to visit affected areas, the PMS replied that there were no plans and that Hilary Benn would be visiting. The PMS added that the Prime Minister was being kept...
Asked if the Respect task force would be joining the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF), the PMS confirmed that his understanding was that the unit would be based in the DCSF. He added that the...
Asked if the Prime Minister had woken up in the flat above No10 or had he moved into the flat above No11, the PMS said his understanding was that the Prime Minister had woken up in the flat above No10....
The Prime Minister's Spokesman told the assembled press that as the Prime Minister had said on Wednesday during his first statement, he wanted to invite men and women of goodwill to contribute their energies in ...
The full list of Goverment minister's has been released.
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Reshuffle, Constitution, Accommodation, Respect taskforce and Floods
A team of UK and Irish marine scientists have been exploring the deep sea canyons 320km (200 miles) southwest of Lands End. Little was known of the biology or geology of the canyons that occur where the UK, Irish...
Londoners should remain alert but calm in the wake of the incidents currently affecting central areas of the capital.
At the moment the UK is the only country to have part time special forces....
If the government introduces a grant which paid for a proportion of the...
Many people each day suffer injuries which render them incapable of walking...
Most of the mainstream sports are now only available to view for those of us...
My son was killed by his father in 2002 and it took us 18 months to bury him...
Transport Policies are now being enforced against Vehicle Drivers, whom do...
A Cheshire developer Patrick Properties, wants to turn green fields next to...
I feel it is about time animal abusers were given longer sentences or more...
There is a great deal of publicity about the alleged health risks around...
parental leave is welcomed, but it is unfair to expect workers that do not...
in nearly all foods and drink no there is and ingrediant called...
The Olympics are only 5 years away, but London's main airports are already...
'...Stop the DVLA charging £19 for the removal of endorsements on DRIVING LICENCES' -- Ray Smith
BBC News: Columbia University to create "vertical farms" Probs; 1)...
as in Ireland France Australia Canada and many other countries allow the...
We wish the government to make all public owned swimming pools keep at least...
St. Patrick’s cross was included when Ireland was forced to accept rule from...
As Tony Blair departs there will be those who wish to nominate him and or...
Women fight for their right to join men only clubs now it is time we ban all...
The UK is the only country in Europe which does not incorporate cycle paths...
Because there are no cycle paths and because motorists see cyclists as a...
Insisting weddings take place in a building is directly contrary to some...
When interviewed by our media, or attending public meetings. How many times...
three helicopters is INADEQUATE- if this was london every raf resource would...
Noise Nuisance from Car Exhausts The primary legislation aimed at dealing...
With the growing concern about wasting natural resources, it is about time...
There is nothing nice about NICE. They are nasty. And ageist, and use...
At the moment Revenue & Customs are applying penalties for various reasons...
Anybody driving or using quad/motorised mini motor bikes on public footpaths
WEEE Regulations come into effect on 1 July
From 1 July all caviar sold in the UK must display labels approved by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
The Highways Agency advises drivers to take extra care on the roads this weekend as the Met Office is forecasting further persistent and heavy rain across most of England.
Three companies involved in selling plots of agricultural land to the public have been wound up in the High Court following an investigation by Companies Investigation Branch (CIB) of the Insolvency Service.
The Consumer Council for Water Thames is encouraged to learn that Thames Water has achieved its leakage target this year as a result of accelerating its pipe replacement work. The water company today also announced...
Schools should be allowed freedom from State restraint to create their own...
I feel as a student in full time education (16yrs old) I am having to pay...
this is a petition that England should have William Blakes Jerusalem as our...
SOS message to Immigration Minister Liam Byrne. If you get rid of our...
Scientists from the British Geological Survey took to the air in the aftermath of the flooding earlier this week to find out how modern flooding compares to ancient flood areas. Dr Andrew Howard and scientific photographer...
The Prime Minister has announced the creation of a Business Council for Britain comprising senior representatives of UK-based businesses.
Gordon Brown has appointed his junior ministers, bringing in talents from outside of government as part of a promise made during his first statement as Prime Minister.
A new Chair, Charles Howeson, and two new members, Iain MacSween and Michael Park have been appointed to the board of the Sea Fish Industry Authority (known as Seafish).
STATISTICAL PRESS NOTICE
Following discussions with the OFT, Anchor Trust, the largest not-for-profit provider of housing, support and care for the elderly in England, has agreed to change terms and conditions in its long lease agreements...
Acas, the employment relations service, is extending its expertise by providing conciliation in selected cases referred to it by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on an objection made by Somerset County Council about the planned admission number set for 2008 by Bishop Henderson C of E VA Primary School. David ...
if you have tried to drive through worthing on the a27 then you know we need...
Global warming is caused by human activity, and yet no co-ordinated attempt...
I agree that this seems like an extension of democracy; and I even agree...
Organisations engaging in political activity are not eligible for lottery...
I would argue that those people who live in their vehicles are exempt from...
currently the public can not scan animals to see if they are stolen/missing/...
It is the parents responsibility when they have a child. when they come out...
Every Christmas, Kent Police place wrecked vehicles on local roundabouts,...
'...to make sports facilities such as tennis courts and football pitches free to all users provided by local universites and sports clubs' -- Devin Pankhania
This has been discussed and put on hold for years. It is now time to make it...
I am petitioning to be funded by Bromley PCT to be kept on ANTI-TNF drug for...
Our local holiday club (child care for during school holidays) is going to...
Currently the Motorists Insurance Bureau can be used to claim compensation...
House buying and selling creates misery for many thousands of families...
Stagecoach have (it is reported) won the franchise for running the London-...
legislation in many areas, passed since 1900, has altered the right of self...
Ayers Rock - Uluru. Bombay - Mumbai Londonderry - Derry! The sun has set.
Where would that leave people who need to access all the services post...
I passionately believe variable rate Mortgages are unfair and immoral.I also...
The journey to school should not be a difficult and sometimes dangerous one...
Ex-military personnel should have the opportunity to obtain free higher...
The Scottish Executive should enshrine in law a duty upon local authorities...
We are forever hearing that people can't get on the property ladder because...
To raise awareness of our global past and to give the youth of britain pride...
Electric shock collars are a valubale training tool for responsible dog...
its sill that in germany you can drive on the motorway with no speed limit...
At present, editorial review for proof -readers in many trade union journals...
GRIDLOCK awaits!! Be bold, be radical. They are just beefy bikes. In this...
The present honour system for the armed forces is based on class/rank. for...
We, the undersigned, are sick of this "equal rights" not being so equal we...
We the undersigned demand that all (pets)animals being transported in...
WE demand that each pet should be assessed yearly through a health check...
to let people that have love one,s in cemetery,s to have their grave,s as...
Our (the United Kingdom) defence budget is 59 billion US dollars per annum,...
the c.s.a should not discriminate against self employed absent fathers by...
I would like to see legislation introduced making it necessary for...
Since the introduction of OCR 21 Century Science, The Chemistry content of...
As a child of a retired-Gurkha serviceman I am being subjected to pay as an...
Scotland don't have to pay so why should england. this will help students...
When Tony Blair was reporting back after signing the recent 'treaty' he said...
Halal & Kosher butchery is barbaric and inhumane leading to severe suffering...
I recently read that the Bank of England has a considerable number of these...
Every year, I duly buy my fishing licence (currently £24.50) After 20 - odd...
In Holland all letterboxes have a sticker that says yes or no. If someone...
Gordon Brown has today made his first visit as Prime Minister, to a children's centre in north London.
The Queen has approved that Loyd Grossman Esq OBE, FSA, BA, MSc Econ be appointed Chairman of the Churches Conservation Trust for a term of three years from 1 July 2007.
The Prime Minister has sent his best wishes the outgoing managing director of the International Monetary Fund, Rodrigo de Rato.
Responding to today's announcement by Thames Water that it has exceeded its leakage reduction target for 2006-07, Ofwat said:
Gordon Brown has held his first Cabinet meeting.
Gordon Brown has asked the public to be extra vigilant after a "potentially viable explosive device" was found in central London.
2007 Q1: UK deficit falls
0.6% fall in first quarter 2007
I wish to clarify my written statement to Parliament on 28 March 2007, Official Report, column 91-95W, on the progress that has been made in the provision of care of our young recruits and trainees. I said that...
The 2006-07 annual report and accounts for the Meat Hygiene Service was laid before Parliament today. The report has been placed in the Library and copies are available for hon. Members from the Vote Office.
I have set the Central Office of Information the following targets for 2007-08:
Financial:
To break even, taking one year with another.
Efficiency:
To achieve a 2.5 per cent. reduction...
I am today outlining Machinery of Government changes affecting a number of existing Departments of State. Full details will be provided shortly in a paper to be laid in the Library of the House.
These changes...
Ed Balls is today appointed as Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families.
This is an appeal by IGT against the decision dated 27 July 2006 of Mr AC Howard, the Hearing Officer on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Patents ("the Decision"). By the Decision, Mr Howard refused four patent...
The claimant (BEA) challenges the substantive jurisdiction of Mr Peter Leaver QC as arbitrator under section 67 of the Arbitration Act 1996. Whilst it is accepted that there was a valid arbitration agreement and...
On 26 April 2007 Field J granted the claimant (C) an interim anti-suit injunction against the defendant (D) on a without notice application. That interim relief has since been replaced by undertakings from D, from...
This is an application under section 24 of the Arbitration Act 1996 for an order for the removal of the two remaining arbitrators in a reference of a dispute between ASM Shipping Ltd of India, the owners, and TTMI...
The claimant (BEA) challenges the substantive jurisdiction of Mr Peter Leaver QC as arbitrator under section 67 of the Arbitration Act 1996. Whilst it is accepted that there was a valid arbitration agreement and...
This is an appeal by Midlands Co-operative Society Ltd ("Midlands") against a decision released on 20 July 2005 of the VAT and Duties Tribunal ("the Tribunal") sitting in Manchester. The Tribunal (Mr Colin Bishopp...
MR JUSTICE SULLIVAN: Introduction. In this rolled-up application for permission to apply for judicial review and for judicial review if permission is granted, the Claimant seeks quashing orders in respect of the...
This claim is an application under section 23 of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 to challenge the lawfulness, in part, of the London Development Agency (Lower Lea Valley, Olympic and Legacy) Compulsory Purchase...
MR JUSTICE BENNETT: The claimant, Wesley Churchman, who is 73 years old, is currently held in an open prison at HMP Kirkham in Preston, Lancashire. By proceedings begun on 26th February 2007 the claimant seeks...
The Appellants are the Trustees of the Shirley Children's Settlement and the landlords of Shirley Hall Farm, Shirley, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, a holding of 80.9 hectares. By a tenancy agreement dated 5 March 1963 ...
Delucca & Anor, R. v [2007] EWCA Crim 1455 (04 May 2007)
On 9 March 2007 Phillip Coates was convicted of rape at a Court-Martial held at HMS Nelson (His Honour Judge Blackett, Judge Advocate General). We adjourned our decision at the close of the hearing to examine the...
R v Z [2007] EWCA Crim 1473 (26 June 2007)
This is an appeal with permission granted by me from a decision of Pumfrey J of 26th April 2007, [2007] EWHC 972 (Ch).
This appeal raises a point of construction on a standard JCT Form of Contract on which it appears there is no previous authority. The point turns on the relationship between clauses 24 (damages for non-completion...
On the afternoon of 16 July 2001 Derek Bennett died as a result of being shot by a police officer. A witness thought that Derek Bennett was carrying a gun and reported that fact to the police. In the belief that...
In October 2001 the defendant, Deanwater Estates Ltd ("the Lessee"), was the lessee and the claimant's predecessor in title the lessor under a lease ("the Old Lease") of the basement, ground and four upper floors...
A glance at a large scale map of England shows that in many areas the countryside has a very large number of public footpaths and bridleways. Many of these run through woods or cross commons or moorland. But many...
This appeal concerns the question whether a person who is entitled to income support ('IS') and who would otherwise be entitled to disability premium ('DP') as part of his IS loses his entitlement to DP during any...
The business of OSS is the collection of waste lubricating and fuel oil from places such as garages and workshops, and its conversion into marketable fuel oil. The issue in short is when the material ceases to be...
This is an appeal brought with the permission of Rix LJ against a preliminary decision of His Honour Judge Bullimore in an action brought in the Doncaster County Court. The claimant, James Mackie, claimed damages...
This is an appeal against a judgment of HH Judge Mole QC refusing to quash a compulsory purchase order for the appellants' land. The order was the London Borough of Hillingdon (Harmondsworth Moor) Compulsory Purchase...
This is the last of a group of cases about equal pay for female school support staff in the north-east who claimed equal pay with better-paid male workers doing identically rated work in what the women contended...
Any financial services company relies on employees to attract and retain a client base. If those employees who deal directly with clients leave the company and set up on their own account or go to work for a rival...
Portland is a clear example of the damage caused by the prison population crisis, said Anne Owers, Chief Inspector of Prisons, publishing the report of an unannounced full follow up inspection into the young offender...
Performance Inspection Report of Glasgow City Council's Social Work Services
Performance Inspection of Glasgow City Council's Social Work Services: Summary