09 July 2007
Death of man who chased dogs into the sea
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Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national
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At quarter to seven this evening Liverpool Coastguard were alerted to a local man who had gone into the sea at Blackpool promenade after his two dogs had run into the surf line opposite the Imperial Hotel.
Government moves to prevent deliberate dereliction of empty shops, offices and factories
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Department for Communities and Local Government News - national
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The Government's drive to revitalise our villages, towns and cities by bringing empty shops, offices and factories back into use continued today with publication of a consultation reviewing business rates for empty...
'...provide some high speed roads' -- Adrian Godfrey
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There are no high speed roads at all in the UK. Even the motorways have a...
'...Not tax pensions' -- Sue Stevens
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Why should HM Forces personnel have to pay tax on their pensions once they...
'...Abolish charges on cemetery fees' -- James Hilton
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I am looking to abolish or substantially reduce the utterly ridiculous high...
'...Ban Hummers' -- Anne Greagsby
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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We, the undersigned, declare that Hummers which are over-sized, gas-guzzling...
'...raise funds for youth clubs' -- angus edhouse
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i thouroughly believe that youth clubs should be well funded and it appears...
'...Ban the niqab (full Islamic face covering)' -- Rob Boylan
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We the undersigned believe that the niqab (full face covering) presents a...
'...Fly the union flag over Osborne House' -- James Howard
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Restore the practice of flying the union flag over Osborne House. This was...
Alistair Campbell
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Downing Street Says
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Asked if Alistair Campbell had or could have a role as an advisor to the Prime Minister, the PMS replied not as far as he was aware. Asked if the Prime Minister had received a personal signed copy of Alistair...
Hamas
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Asked what the Government's policy was on a) contact with, and b) negotiations with Hamas, the PMS replied that for the definitive on the record line, journalists should speak to the Foreign Office. But our position...
Constitutional Reform
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Asked for some more details on the draft legislative programme that the Prime Minister was publishing on Wednesday, and what the aim was, the PMS replied that the statement last Tuesday said that there should be...
EU
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Asked what assurances the Prime Minister received from the Portuguese PM about our red lines, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister made his position clear on the red lines. At the press conference following the...
Floods
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Asked if there was extra money or if this was just "tea and sympathy", the PMS replied that journalists should wait for Hazel Blears' statement later today, but we had made an announcement on funding on ...
Foreign Affairs
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Put that the Prime Minister's first foreign meetings were with the Portuguese Prime Minister, holding the Presidency of the EU, and Ban Ki Moon, and asked if this was an indication of his strategy and style, the...
Admiral West Report
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Asked if Sir Admiral West's interim report would be out today, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that Sir Admiral West was currently conducting a review of the screening issues around NHS workers. He ...
Morning press briefing from 9 July 2007
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Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Admiral West Report, Foreign Affairs, Floods, EU, Constitutional Reform, Hamas and Alistair Campbell
PM outlines Government priorities
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The Prime Minister has outlined the key areas in which the Government plans to push ahead with reform.
Adjudicator publishes decision on an objection to the admission arrangements of st philomena's catholic high school for girls and john fisher school
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Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national
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The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published decisions on objections made by Sutton local authority about the admission arrangements for St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls and the John Fisher School...
'...SAVE LEEDS UNITED' -- Marc Blackburn
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Leeds United are one of the biggest football clubs in England and should it...
'...Change the law on identity theft (Fraud)' -- Michael Craig
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Have you been a victim of identity theft (Fraud) and the police wont help...
'...STOP LETTING AGENTS FEES FOR TENNANTS' -- Nick Bailey
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Fees such as reference checking are being charged at prices up to £200 + VAT...
'...award the musician Bryan Ferry a knighthood .' -- Timon Goode
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As a solo artist, and co-founder and frontman of Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry has...
'...STOP THE COMPENSATION CULTURE !' -- W . LOCHAN
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DOES THE UK HAVE A COMPENSATION CULTURE ? ANY BLAME , WE WILL CLAIM NO WIN,...
'...Save the Rotherwas Ribbon' -- Jonathan Porter
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A recently discovered 4000 year old monument in rural Herefordshire is soon...
PM thanks Portugal for Madelaine efforts
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Gordon Brown has thanked the Portuguese authorities for their work in trying to locate missing British child Madelaine McCann.
Cc publishes bskyb/itv issues statement
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Competition Commission News - national
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The Competition Commission (CC) has published an issues statement as part of its inquiry into the acquisition by British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB) of a 17.9 per cent share in ITV plc.
Oft approves bosch car service code of practice
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Office of Fair Trading News - national
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Robert Bosch Ltd's Bosch Car Service (BCS), has become the first organisation within the motor vehicle mechanical repair and service sector to successfully secure approval for its consumer code of practice under...
Motorways of the sea get under way
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Department for Transport News - national
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The Department for Transport today called on interested parties to bid for funds to finance projects in the North Sea region as part of the EU's plan to establish "Motorways of the Sea".
'...Withdraw Interest Tax Relief on BTL' -- Pavel
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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The withdrawal of tax relief on interest payments of BTL landlords would...
EU treaty was a success - PM
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The EU treaty agreed in Brussels was a success for Britain, the PM has said.
'...cutting benefits to drug users' -- catherine
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As a tax payer i DON'T want my money being spent on drugs! It's a vicious...
'...Take the politics out of education' -- Terry Wood
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Successive governments have made changes to our education system and...
Economy: Producer Prices
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Latest UK National Statistics releases
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Factory gate inflation unchanged at 2.4 %
Highways agency's fit to tow advice for holiday drivers
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Highways Agency News - national
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For your own safety and the safety of other road users, don't tow caravans, trailers and horseboxes without a proper maintenance check.
Benn unveils campaign to inspire climate action - amended version
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Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national
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People inspired to act on climate change by events like Live Earth now have help available to identify the steps they can take to make a difference, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn said today.
Humber coastguard co-ordinate rescue of female stuck in quick sand
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Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national
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At 9:24 this evening, Humber Coastguard received a 999 telephone call and the operator stated that the caller sounded like a child who asked for the Coastguard and then cleared the line.