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20 August 2007

Helping You Meet the Costs of Learning: A Guide to Funding for Older Learners 2007-2008
seen at 17:54, 20 August in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This information sheet gives an overview of the sources of funding available to older learners who want to study in Scotland
Chief coastguard launches new twinning project with bulgaria
seen at 17:30, 20 August in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and the Bulgarian Maritime Agency have announced the launch of a new twinning project which is aimed developing effective search and rescue (SAR) services in the Bulgarian...
'...Deal with unnecessary on-hold delays' -- Alan Orme
seen at 17:11, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
20 years ago I had problems with long delays, being on hold for an...
Morning press briefing from 20 August 2007
seen at 16:04, 20 August in Number 10 ยป News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Family Values, Crime, Chancellor Merkel Meeting, Iraq, EU Treaty and Afghan Medals
Fmd update: collection centres and slaughter markets
seen at 16:01, 20 August in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Debby Reynolds, Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), has today set out the plans to allow the movement of cattle and sheep direct to slaughter collections and sales from 23 August subject to no alteration to the level...
Highways agency lifts half of all roadwork schemes on motorways and major a roads for summer bank holiday getaway
seen at 15:57, 20 August in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Half of all roadworks on England's motorways and major A roads will be lifted or completed ahead of the August Bank Holiday, the Highways Agency has announced.
Government submits application for eu flood funding
seen at 15:45, 20 August in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
The Government has today submitted an application to the European Commission for support from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to help recovery from the recent flooding in the UK. Flood Recovery Minister...
Tug aground on rocks east of skerries
seen at 15:29, 20 August in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
At 10 minutes to 11 a.m. this morning Holyhead Coastguard received a call from the 1989 built 'Smit Cymyran' classed as a research survey vessel whose 6 crew reported that she was up on East Platters rocks, east...
'...Remove the PPS 14 statement in Northern Ireland' -- Noel Crean
seen at 15:10, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is to ask the government to remove or relax the current PPS14...
'...PROVIDE MEMBERS OF THE TA & RESERVE FORCES A PRO-RATA PENSION' -- MARK BENNETT
seen at 15:10, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
CURRENTLY MEMBERS OF THE TA & RESERVE FORCES DO NOT RECIEVE A PENSION. THE...
'...Treat all despot rulers and dictators as saddam was treated irrespective of the country having oil or weapons of mass destruction.' -- David Sage
seen at 15:10, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Robert Mugabe and any other despot ruler or dictator should be disposed of...
'...Fund independant research into the viability of a profitless world economy' -- Kai Cataldo
seen at 15:10, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With published, publicly available documentation of research and conclusions...
'...open up the Tax-Free Operational Bonus to all areas where British Forces are serving under the operations banner.' -- Victoria Evans
seen at 15:10, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The flat-rate payment given per serviceman currently covers anyone serving...
Jack straw welcomes black gang violence initiative
seen at 15:08, 20 August in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice Rt Hon Jack Straw MP today welcomed an initiative to draft in black mentors to work with youths at risk of being sucked into inner city gang violence.
Could clever kitchens help in the fight against climate change?
seen at 15:05, 20 August in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
New report announces plan to examine the potential of 'dynamic demand' technology
Belize: foreign office amends travel advice
seen at 12:59, 20 August in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office today revised its travel advice to Belize as Hurricane Dean continues to track across the Caribbean.
'...Allow the sale of a domestic dwelling from a willing seller to a willing buyer to proceed without draconian government interference' -- Mr G. Forrest
seen at 12:11, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In what is supposed to be a free and democratic society any person should be...
'...Amend the Firearms Act' -- Mrs Judith Rhodes
seen at 12:11, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Prevent firearms including airguns and ammunition being sold in urban areas...
'...Put a stop to plans to introduce an A* grade into A levels' -- Tristan Perry
seen at 12:11, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The people pushing for an A* grade are not students - and haven't been in...
'...NOT increase PE lessons in school to 5 hours a week' -- Cara Grayling
seen at 12:11, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Firstly, until every child performs at expected levels of numeracy and...
'...open the family courts to the media making it fairer to both parents regarding access and residency' -- DEBBIE BROWN
seen at 12:11, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Parenting should start at 50/50. The inequality in the Family Courts are so...
'...Make the Yorkshire Flag (White Rose on a blue background) an official UK flag' -- David Manning
seen at 12:11, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We request that the Prime Minister gives official flag status to the Flag of...
'...increase the minimum wage to a level that would make it unnecessary for anyone to work more than 48 hours per week' -- Margaret King
seen at 12:11, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This IS similar, but it is NOT identical, to the previous petition...
'...'amend existing legislation to restrict the powers of the Mayor of London to vary the Congestion Charging scheme in an inequitable, unreasonable or unjust way'' -- Robert Perry
seen at 12:11, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The £25 charge currently proposed, with no discount for residents in the...
'...make the treatment for Cockayne Syndrome available on the N.H.S' -- JAMES MULHOLLAND
seen at 12:11, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
make the treatment for Cockayne Syndrome available on the N.H.S one family...
'...ensure that Identity Cards are issued to UK residents free of charge if they made compulsory.' -- Sue Barnard
seen at 12:11, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Passports, driving licences etc are currently chargeable, but they are not...
'...Make summer holiday shorter for special needs children' -- Jayne Andrews
seen at 12:11, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The summer holiday should be shorter than 6 weeks kids are bored by week 3....
'...ban prisons' -- Andrea Waddell
seen at 12:11, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we believe that the system of criminal justice in this country is more about...
'...Block the current plans to delete 'Hitler' from the National Curriculam's list of key historical figures for compulsory teaching.' -- Natan Elfassy
seen at 12:11, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It makes us feel sick that many of our young people will not know anything...
The Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals: Review of the Year 2006-2007
seen at 11:50, 20 August in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
DPEA Annual Review 2006-2007
'...Fund research into biodegradable chewing gum to help clean up the streets.' -- Blair Stephen
seen at 11:09, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government should fund research into "sweepable gum" that hardens and...
'...Ensure the BBC have the rights to broadcast all LIVE, International, Premier League, Championship and League 1&2 Football games.' -- Richard Rowlands
seen at 11:09, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Seeing as everyone in the UK has to pay a TV tax/license, we should be able...
'...provide help restore the barnsley/dearne and dove canal' -- Adam Massey
seen at 11:09, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Aid to help the barnsley/ dearne and dove canal to be restored would be...
'...Ban smoking in the Palace of Westminster' -- Brian Dodds
seen at 11:09, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To protect the health of workers in the bars of the Palace of Westminster,...
'...Ban smoking within 20 meters of any public entrance' -- Anthony Myers
seen at 11:09, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am now inhaling more smoke than ever before while entering buildings it...
'...Immediately ban Inland Revenue, VAT, DVLA, TV Licensing and other government/national departments from using 08xx numbers.' -- Roger Westlake
seen at 11:09, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The use of 08xx numbers is costing the country millions in lost productivity...
'...Ban the consumption of alchol in the street' -- jonathan rayner
seen at 11:09, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the explosion in alchol related violence,taking those who choose to...
'...Not tax Pensioners over 65 who carry on working' -- David Wheelton
seen at 11:09, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Pensioners who carry on working after 65 years old should not pay Tax after...
'...improve rail links between North and South Wales' -- Angharad Owen
seen at 11:09, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present the rail links between north and south wales mean that the...
'...knight, or honour in some way, the satirical genius of Ian Hislop.' -- Steve Hill
seen at 11:09, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
His contribution to the community and to Parliament is without question. Isn...
'...Re think the TV licence' -- Stephen Kitching
seen at 11:09, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We petition the PM to end the licence fee when the country goes digital. Why...
'...take more action to investigate and support those seeking to complain about their endowment policies' -- Julian Sykes
seen at 11:09, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is my experience with the complaints process that it is heavily biased...
'...convict young offenders as adults for serious crimes' -- Rob Wain
seen at 11:09, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It's about time something was done about young people. They are basically...
'...Remove Restrictions On 50cc Mopeds' -- David Jonens
seen at 11:09, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Its a stupid speep 30mph. You've got cars constantly overtaking you and...
'...Save the Kilburn State!' -- Oliver Curry
seen at 11:09, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Kilburn State is under threat from developers! When it opened in 1937,...
'...give All Mobile Home owners the legal right to a water meter when water is bought from the site owner.' -- Vic Holmes
seen at 11:09, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The present system under the OFWAT Resale Order is a licence to a rip-off on...
'...either include 'Pagan' as an option on the 2011 under the voluntary faith based question on the census or leave a blank box for everyone to fill in the faith of their choice.' -- Louise Karczmarz
seen at 11:08, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current options on the census when it comes to faith are not adequete to...
'...force companies to declare if they have ever traded when applying to be strick-off the registerat Companies House.' -- Alex Marshall
seen at 11:08, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is currently a loophole that exists allowing companies to be struck-...
'...Create legislation to cap APR on credit cards at 8% & cap balance transfers on credit cards at 5%' -- CHRISTOPHER EDWARDS
seen at 11:08, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The capping of APR and balance transfers at 8% and 5% would help consumers...
'...place tighter restrictions on the use of airguns.' -- Rebecca Wright
seen at 11:08, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Yesterday, I found an airgun pellet embedded in my four year old cats skin....
Economy: Public Sector
seen at 11:06, 20 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
July: £8.6 bn current budget surplus
Parent Council Welcome Pack
seen at 10:53, 20 August in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A Welcome Pack for members of new Parent Councils.
Main Transport Trends 2007
seen at 10:53, 20 August in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Has figures on (e.g.) road vehicles, traffic, accidents, toll bridges, bus and rail passengers, road and rail freight, air and water transport, personal travel and comparisons with GB.
Key Transport Statistics - August 2007
seen at 10:53, 20 August in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Provides some key figures on Transport in Scotland, recent trends and comparisons with GB as a whole.
Hmrc protecting endangered species at the southampton boat show
seen at 10:31, 20 August in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) plan to display a selection of seized goods at the Southampton Boat Show which will be held at the Mayflower Park from Friday 14 to Sunday 23 September. HMRC officers will be on hand...
'...Make summer holiday shorter' -- Caroline Andrews
seen at 10:04, 20 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I think the 6 week holiday is to long children get bored by the 3rd week if...
New trade mark legislation - free advice
seen at 03:00, 20 August in UK Intellectual Property Office News - national (Our copy).
The UK Intellectual Property Office will be offering advice and practical help on new trade mark legislation in a series of events being held around the country this September.

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