TGS


30 August 2007

Teenage boys rescued from river ribble
seen at 22:27, 30 August in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Two teenage boys have been rescued this evening after becoming grounded on mud banks in the River Ribble adjacent to Warton Aerodrome.
'...encourage people to cycle by requesting the EU allow the removal of VAT on bicycles, tricycles and human powered vehicles and on all cycling parts and spares, and that once permission from the EU has been received, they remove the appropriate VAT char
seen at 19:03, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For reasons of health and in order to reduce carbon emissions from transport...
'...Enable criminal prosecution and civil penalties for individuals within local town councils responsible for illegally impounding or clamping vehicles legally parked.' -- Brian Dillon
seen at 19:03, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A local town council has admitted that they illegally removed, towed and...
Economic discipline will continue - PM
seen at 18:06, 30 August in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has said that staged pay awards in the public sector are "absolutely essential" to maintaining economic discipline and keeping inflation down.
Post your questions to David Miliband
seen at 18:06, 30 August in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Foreign Secretary David Miliband will be taking part in a live webchat on the No 10 website on Monday 3 September at 10:00 BST.
Foreign secretary comments on the death of palestinian children
seen at 17:59, 30 August in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
In response to the death of three Palestinian children in Gaza on 29 August, David Miliband said:
Share dealers broker their last deal - reissue
seen at 17:52, 30 August in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
Two companies have been closed down by the High Court following an investigation by the Companies Investigation Branch of the Insolvency Service. The first, Blenheim Acquisitions Limited ("Blenheim") introduced...
'...provide university scholarships for talented youths.' -- Oliver Lines
seen at 17:11, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To provide university scholarships for those who are either academically...
'...MAKE SCHOOLS ABOUT LEARNING, NOT PASSING EXAMS.' -- Sue Hudson
seen at 17:11, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Having recently sat an A level in Spanish at night school, all that is being...
'...give greater assistance to women wishing to escape domestic violence and abuse which, instead of declining, has grown worse, and harms not only partners but their children; and he should increase support in all possible ways, including education, to c
seen at 17:11, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are 280,000 women who are victims of what the British Medical...
'...take long haul lorries off the road' -- terry hinds
seen at 17:11, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All long haul freight should go by train {overnight preferably} this would...
'...make the proposed LINks(Local Involvement Networks) fully democratic by PR elections .' -- Gerard McMullan
seen at 17:11, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
LINks are to be the voice of the community in health and social care but...
'...back SNH and stop Donald Trump from building a golf course in Aberdeenshire that will damage a SSSI and one of the top 5 dune sites in the UK.' -- Cathy Lewis
seen at 17:11, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...back SNH and stop Donald Trump from building a golf course in Aberdeenshire that will damage a SSSI and one of the top 5 dune sites in the UK.' -- Cathy Lewis
'...make state schools have after school clubs.' -- Oliver Lines
seen at 17:11, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many state schools have the only facilities in an area to carry out sports (...
'...Change JSA application process so that it is not designed to stop people claiming their entitlements' -- Mike Martin
seen at 17:11, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current system of claiming for JSA is designed to prevent honest Job-...
'...standard early years dyslexia screening for all children' -- lindsey jeffery
seen at 17:11, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Around 10% (1 in 10) people have dyslexic tendencies, with about 4% severe...
'...reform our police and law services' -- David Macdonald
seen at 17:11, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition requests that the Prime Minister and the Government reform our...
Post your questions to David Miliband
seen at 16:09, 30 August in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Foreign Secretary David Miliband will be taking part in a live webchat on the No 10 website on Monday 3 September at 10.00am.
New temporary arrangements for livestock markets and shows outside of surveillance zone
seen at 16:04, 30 August in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
From 00:01 on Monday 3 September, livestock markets for cattle, sheep, and pigs will be allowed to resume in England and Wales, outside of the Surveillance Zone in Surrey. Also from this date, animals susceptible...
Review of Research on Vulnerable Young People and Their Transitions to Independent Living
seen at 15:56, 30 August in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A research review focusing on young people who have been looked after at home and those who have been looked after and accommodated by Local Authorities.
Excercise Winter Willow Report
seen at 15:56, 30 August in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report of UK exercise undertaken to test and strengthen resiliance to an influenza pandemic.
End of the road for big weekends
seen at 15:55, 30 August in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
Two directors or a former event company organising stag and hen parties have agreed not to become company directors for a total of 10 years following an investigation by the Companies Investigation Branch of the...
Tv advertisers switched off
seen at 15:55, 30 August in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
Two companies that signed up businesses to advertisements that were to appear on plasma screen televisions in pubs and restaurants and in publications linked to local football clubs have been wound up in the High...
Regulator appoints new director of charity services
seen at 15:52, 30 August in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Charity Commission welcomes a new Director of Charity Services, who will take up the post on Monday 3 September, as it strives to further improve the services it provides to charities.
Consultation on cost of driving tests
seen at 15:50, 30 August in Driving Standards Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is carrying out a public consultation on modernising arrangements to take driving tests.
Anyone lost a 25 tonne hatch cover?
seen at 15:32, 30 August in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Coastguard Emergency Towing Vessel, Anglian Monarch has recovered a 25 Tonne ship's hatch cover which was floating in the busy Dover Strait this week.
Lost speedboat highlights need for preparation
seen at 15:32, 30 August in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
A man was rescued this morning after becoming lost in poor visibility, alone in an 18 foot speedboat off the North Wales coast.
'...Make the penalties for stealing English Carp stocks for foodstuffs harsher.' -- Lee Cocker
seen at 15:12, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Fisheries throughout the country have voiced their concern that the greatest...
'...take compasionate leave as a normal pay week and to extend to grandparents, parents, siblings, fiancee's' -- Jamie Milton
seen at 15:12, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i would like the employee act 1999 to change as it states that deaths in...
'...Put price controls on the charges main dealer garages charge for basic servicing of motor vehicles' -- kieran burns
seen at 15:12, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Yesterday a main dealership charged me ninety nine pounds per hour to...
'...Lower the interest rate on tax owed.' -- Mary Fitzgibbon
seen at 15:12, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If you owe tax then the interest on monies owed is a killer, I always...
'...abolish stamp duty on residential properties under £200k. Make up the tax revenue lost by doubling it on second homes and buy-to-let.' -- Joss Barnard
seen at 15:12, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This would create a fairer tax and help everyone currently struggling to...
'...We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to protect the sport of fishing in all its forms' -- Bill Baker
seen at 15:12, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is a request for the Government to do more to protect the...
'...amend the NHS (Charges to Overseas Visitors) Regulations 1989 so as to exempt HIV treatment and care from NHS charges regardless of residency status.' -- Rachael Bruce
seen at 15:12, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We believe that the current charging regulations are a danger to both...
'...allow UK Registered Dietitians to become supplementary or independent prescribers.' -- Pete Turner
seen at 15:12, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
UK Registered Dietitians working in the NHS currently have a major...
'...Get "Bullying Counsellors" For Schools For Children Who Need To Speak To Someone About Their Concerns Of Others Being Bullied, Being Bullied Themselves Or Being A Bully Themselves. Somebody Who Wouldn't Be Informed Of Who The Person Was So You Can Spe
seen at 15:12, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We Should Get "Bullying Counsellors" For Schools For Children Who Need To...
'...Support the Brown Pound Not£' -- Rachel Nabudde
seen at 15:12, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This year marks the 200th year since the abolition of slave trade and...
'...Partially devolve HM Treasury functions to the level of the individual' -- Andrew Tolfree
seen at 15:12, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Removal of centralised HM Treasury jurisdiction over allocation of taxation...
'...Please address the policy situation regarding the ‘unnecessary’ removal of fresh water fish stocks (coarse fish) from British waterways through legislation.' -- Richard Anthony Crimp
seen at 15:12, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As well as preventing a significant loss to private business enterprise (...
'...maintain the age of consent at 16' -- Jay York
seen at 12:16, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the minisrty have a petition to raise the age consent to 18, this means...
'...Review the structure of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme' -- Keith Petvin-Scudamore
seen at 12:16, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
so that badly injured soldiers are properly compensated for ALL injuries...
'...take military action against Afghan farms growing heroin for European use' -- Tony Barratt
seen at 12:16, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Afghanistan is now the biggest grower of heroin in the world. Most of it is...
'...save whitby hospital' -- John Storr
seen at 12:16, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Whitby Hospital should remain open as it holds a key part in the health,...
Nhs quarterly report published
seen at 12:12, 30 August in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Finance forecasts show NHS in balance
Manchester rocked by earthquake
seen at 12:11, 30 August in British Geological Survey News - national (Our copy).
The British Geological Survey (BGS) recorded an earthquake with a magnitude of 2.2 ML in Greater Manchester at 05:46 BST (04:46 GMT). The BGS has received reports from residents throughout Manchester. The reports...
Tax benefit model tables (april 2007 edition)
seen at 12:10, 30 August in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
The Tax Benefit Model Tables (April 2007 edition) are published today. They show the financial position of hypothetical families living in local authority and private rented accommodation and paying average rents...
'...Stop local authorities charging small busineses for collection of recyclable refuse' -- CHRISTOPHER EDWARDS
seen at 11:13, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Local authorities charge small busineses non domestic council tax as well...
'...Force Mobile Network Providers to UNLOCK Phones FREEE, BY LAW, AT NO COST!' -- Matt Chan
seen at 11:13, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
So many phones are sold to consumers LOCKED. LOCKED means that they cannot...
'...To Stop the closure of All Schools & Nurseries In The Edinburgh Area (and surrounding area).' -- JDYOUNG
seen at 11:13, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Certain Edinburgh & Surrounding Area Schools Have Been Earmarked For Closure...
'...promote, urgently and actively, the commissioning of new nuclear generating capacity in the United Kingdom in order to ensure security of supply until other, non-fossil, supplies can be mobilised.' -- John Evans
seen at 11:13, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Following a meeting on the subject of global climate change and its probable...
'...Relocate the Nelson Mandela statue to where it belongs' -- John Blackberry
seen at 11:13, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
South Africa... Stautes in London should be reserved for British heroes and...
'...promote, urgently and actively, the commissioning of new hydro-electric pumped storage schemes in regions of the United Kingdom where major wind generated capacity is, or is being, installed. and where the topography is suitable.' -- John Evans
seen at 11:13, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At a recent meeting about global climate change, and the possible causes...
'...introduce urgently legislation with fiscal incentives to promote energy saving in ALL domestic, industrial, commercial and national and local governemnt premises.' -- John Evans
seen at 11:13, 30 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At a recent meeting of the South Wales Association of the Institution of...
Results for seven year olds show overall high achievement
seen at 11:11, 30 August in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Results for seven year olds show overall high achievement
PM visits state-of-the-art NHS clinic
seen at 11:09, 30 August in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown visited a health clinic this morning ahead of the publication of new figures that will show the NHS is on a sustainable financial footing.
Economic discipline "will continue"
seen at 11:09, 30 August in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has said that the Government will do "nothing" to put economic stability at risk following the unofficial strike by prison officers earlier this week.
Society: Divorces
seen at 11:09, 30 August in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Divorces fall by 7 per cent in 2006
Scottish Liquor Licensing Statistics 2006
seen at 10:56, 30 August in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Provides information, by council area, on the number and type of liquor licences in force in Scotland at 31st December 2006.
Scottish Household Survey Statistics Publication Notice Quarter 1 2007
seen at 10:56, 30 August in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This is the latest in a series of quarterly statistics publication notices which announces the availability of the Scottish Household Survey for a particular quarter
Road goods vehicles travelling to mainland europe second quarter 2007
seen at 10:48, 30 August in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
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 2007.
National travel survey: 2006
seen at 10:48, 30 August in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on the travel habits of residents in Great Britain.
£4 million boost for museums across england - polar bears, dinosaurs, historic dogs and rare violins to benefit
seen at 04:07, 30 August in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
Forty-three museums and galleries in England will benefit from grants totalling £4 million, Culture Minister Margaret Hodge announced today. Provided jointly by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport...
KALANYOS AND OTHERS v. ROMANIA - 57884/00 [2007] ECHR 697 (26 July 2007)
seen at 03:08, 30 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
KALANYOS AND OTHERS v. ROMANIA - 57884/00 [2007] ECHR 697 (26 July 2007)
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board v St-Cms Electric Company Private Ltd [2007] EWHC 1713 (Comm) (16 July 2007)
seen at 03:03, 30 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board v St-Cms Electric Company Private Ltd [2007] EWHC 1713 (Comm) (16 July 2007)
Cantor Gaming Ltd v Gameaccount Global Ltd [2007] EWHC 1914 (Ch) (31 July 2007)
seen at 03:03, 30 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an action for infringement of copyright and breach of contract relating to two suites of the defendant's software known as GA_Money (GAMoney) and Golf Game ("GA Golf). The claimant ("Cantor") claims...