A small open boat on passage from Falmouth to Helford River tonight is now under tow by the Falmouth RNLI lifeboat after becoming lost in poor weather. The vessel got into difficulties after being strongly advised...
Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, today said in reaction to the attack on African Union Peacekeeping troops in Haskanita, North Darfur:
Information Bulletin
This morning, the body of a 67 year old female cruise ship passenger was recovered from the sea near Calshot by the RNLI Calshot lifeboat and transferred to hospital by Coastguard Rescue Helicopter.
Vernon Coaker, Minister for Police and Security, will today sign an international agreement to officially launch a new centre to target cocaine traffickers in the Atlantic. The Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre...
N. v. UNITED KINGDOM 26565/05 [2007] ECHR 746 (26 September 2007)
ZEMENTOVA v. RUSSIA - 942/02 [2007] ECHR 754 (27 September 2007)
HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF WAR DISABLED AND VICTIMS OF WAR OF ATTICA AND OTHERS v. GREECE - 35859/02 [2007] ECHR 753 (27 September 2007)
AKIMOVA v. AZERBAIJAN - 19853/03 [2007] ECHR 751 (27 September 2007)
DOINOV v. BULGARIA - 68356/01 [2007] ECHR 755 (27 September 2007)
NALBANTOVA v. BULGARIA - 38106/02 [2007] ECHR 752 (27 September 2007)
THE ESTATE OF NITSCHKE v. SWEDEN - 6301/05 [2007] ECHR 756 (27 September 2007)
KOLONA v. CYPRUS - 28025/03 [2007] ECHR 750 (27 September 2007)
DZHAVADOV v. RUSSIA - 30160/04 [2007] ECHR 748 (27 September 2007)
BAKHEROV v. UKRAINE - 1192/04 [2007] ECHR 749 (27 September 2007)
His Honour Judge James Gilliland will retire as a Senior Circuit Judge on the Northern Circuit on 30 September 2007.
The decision has been taken today to slaughter cattle on suspicion of Foot and Mouth Disease on a farm in Surrey. This follows clinical examination of animals on land in the existing Protection Zone as part of intensive...
Celebrities should become role models for young people and speak out against drugs, the Prime Minister has told a citizens jury meeting in central London.
The Government is taking "all the action that is necessary" to "contain, control and eradicate" Blue Tongue in the UK, the Prime Minister said today.
From Monday 1st October the tobacco age of sale will increase from 16 to 18 in the latest government step to cut smoking rates in the UK, and prevent young people buying tobacco.
The Buckland Project Ltd v B-Com International [2007] DRS 4938 (11 September 2007)
Planet Dance v Edoco Ltd [2007] DRS 4924 (13 September 2007)
By Design (UK) Ltd (t/a "mydeco") v Pepin [2007] DRS 4843 (13 September 2007)
Record Power Ltd v J & B Electric Power Tool Co Ltd [2007] DRS 4849 (14 September 2007)
Optek Music Systems Inc v InnIdeaz [2007] DRS 4864 (20 September 2007)
Robert Bosch GmbH v Littlewood [2007] DRS 4929 (24 September 2007)
Mr Waleed Aboualsaud, the Claimant, claims �21.5M commission from the Defendants on the sale of the Monte Carlo Grand Hotel to FHR European Ventures LLP on 22nd December 2004. The entitlement to commission...
Introduction
More than 400 people in four cities across England will today come together in a unique interactive event as part of a national 'day of debate' to help shape children's policy for the next ten years.
The loss of life in Burma may have been "far greater" than reported so far, Gordon Brown said today.
Ufi, which operates learndirect, has today announced that it is ending its sponsorship deal with ITV's 'The Jeremy Kyle Show'. The Central Office of Information (COI) managed the contract.
The 48-hour opt out means that employees can agree to work over the maximum...
If you have lost your original dentist you may have to go many miles to...
i would like to see long serving tenants in pubs given the 'right to buy'...
The pay gap is a rip-off equivalent of men getting paid all year and women...
At present, fathers can take Paternity Leave for 2 weeks at the reduced rate...
Aquatic and coastal wildlife, swimmers, surfers, fishermen and others who use our waterways for recreation and livelihood will benefit from a reduction in pollution from sewage treatment works along rivers, lakes...
Defra has today confirmed that Bluetongue disease is circulating in East Anglia. This follows further epidemiological investigations including surveillance into the five cases identified so far in Suffolk, which...
Mr Simon Collis has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Syrian Arab Republic in succession to Dr John Jenkins CMG LVO who has transferred to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Collis will take...
The Charity Commission has been shortlisted for two separate awards this year from both the Westminster & Whitehall Civil Service awards and the Contact Centre Association Excellence awards. This double shortlisting...
One quick and simple option for improving energy efficiency would be to make...
Do you work for a local authority? Do you spend more than 10% of your...
Liverpool Unites against Gun Crime: The Liverpool Echo is calling on the...
UK Science and Innovation Minister Ian Pearson today used the Competitiveness Council in Brussels to push for rapid decisions on the proposed new multi-billion euro public-private research and development partnerships...
Main Points This Month
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
PROTECTING HISTORIC LANDSCAPES
Guidelines intended for all clinicians, especially those providing pharmacological interventions for drug misusers as a component of drug misuse treatment.
27 September - Economic survey of the United Kingdom - OECD report
27 September - Education: low attaining groups - DCSF report
27 September - Employers and an ageing workforce - DWP report
The rail service between Norwich and Sheringham on the Bittern Line has been designated as a community rail service, Rail Minister Tom Harris announced today.
The rail service on the Medway Valley Line between Paddock Wood to Strood, has been designated as a community rail service, Rail Minister Tom Harris announced today.
The Consumer Council for Water welcomes Ofwat's proposal to fine Thames Water for misreporting information and failing to pay compensation to almost 8,000 customers.
In remembering the case of a Lancashire couple, who recieved an horrific...
Millions of British workers will benefit from an increase in the national minimum wage and additional annual leave entitlements, which come into effect on Monday, 1 October.
This joint conference with the Rural Evidence Research Centre will look at migration and market towns, new approaches to rural productivity and community and social networks. We'll add more details...
Gordon Brown has sent his best wishes to the staff and readers of the Belfast News Letter that celebrates its 270th anniversary today.
The Prime Minister has condemned the violence used against unarmed protestors by the Burmese authorities, and called for the international community to intensify diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the crisis.
Ginny Clarke will take over from Jerry England as the Highways Agency's Director of Major Projects on 12 October 2007 while the recruitment process continues for the permanent position of Major Projects Director...
The Government has today published its proposed changes to the draft Regional Spatial Strategy for the Yorkshire and Humber, increasing the total of new homes as well as boosting the number of future jobs.
The United Kingdom acted decisively today to safeguard the proposed European aviation emissions trading scheme and urged the international aviation community to take greater action to address aviation emissions.
Land Registry's August House Price Index is published today, Friday 28 September, at www.landregistry.gov.uk/houseprices/
Please sign this petition if you have suffered and/or been affected! THIS...
While most would accept that it is prudent, with climate change and CO2...
Staffordshire Cheese has become the latest UK product to be recognised under EU law for its quality and regional identity. The award of the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) means that 36 UK products now enjoy...
A new organisation looking after the interests of some of the most vulnerable people in society starts work on Monday 1 October.
Businesses will begin to see the benefits of the Companies Act from Monday, as the first major provisions of the Act are implemented.
The Ministry of Defence today announced that it has signed a £45 million contract extension with BAE Systems Insyte for the Demonstration, Manufacture and initial support for the latest element of the ...
The Church of Scientology is a religious organisation dedicated to the...
Currently criminals are given a sentence which can be drastically reduced...
Customers of Banks, Building Societies and other financial concerns are...
The next time you are driving at night, take note of all the buildings that...
My daughter's school was flooded in June, and the local Council (East Riding...
***Thousands*** of people in this country are allergic to Natural Latex...
to give more leeway to carers so that they may benifit in kind from both...
The PM should investigate the use by Liverpool Council of Public Money and...
Fuel prices are already high, with many people unable to use a public...
It is near enough impossible to purchase a home for young couples without...
Treatment Centres like Tyrwhitt House funded by Combat Stress has facilities...
Private clampers are engaged in entrapment and extortion against any kind...
Immigration is supposed to be used to fill Job gaps but with the influx of...
The majority of casual labour and unskilled jobs advertised by Job Centres...
The fastest increasing age group
Graham Russell, our Director - Practice, will be making the keynote speech at this year's ruralnet conference.
Caring about something is a good start, deciding to do something is...
Research into reasons behind the abuse of parking reserved for use by disabled people in off-street car parks in Scotland and measures to tackle the problem.
Research into reasons behind the abuse of parking reserved for use by disabled people in off-street car parks in Scotland and measures to tackle the problem.
A draft Consultation on the Public Contracts and Utilities Contracts ( Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2007
Scottish Primary Food and Drink Produce Processed in Scotland
Ofwat today published its proposals to fine Thames Water a total of £12.5 million.
To put an end to inland revenue deducting state pension from personal...
Please can we have some hospital transport for the elderly and disabled...
to keep the weekly bin collection in the country because if we lose it won't...
The goverment are wondering what to do about child poverty? Wondering how to...
Currently students eligible to apply for housing benefit (mainly those with...
I urge the Prime Minister to review the age limit for buying alcohol. So...
HM The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Mr. Nicholas Felix Stadlen, Q.C., to be a Justice of the High Court.
Government Launches Winter Flu Campaign
The first revised Highway Code in eight years has today been unveiled by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick. The updated Code offers the latest road safety rules and advice, as well as promoting greater courtesy...
This judgment is in five parts, namely Part 1 � Introduction; Part 2 � The Facts; Part 3 � The Present Application; Part 4 � The Pre-Action Protocol and its applicability to the present case; Part 5 � ...
This is an appeal by C & W Berry Ltd ("Berry") against the order of District Judge Wheeler, sitting at Preston on 1 June 2007, whereby he discharged the Charging Order Absolute made in favour of Berry on 22 July...
This case concerns a claim for personal injuries arising out of a road traffic accident which occurred on 15 August 2001. The Claimant, who was 18 at the time, was the front seat passenger in a car being driven ...
The Claimant in this case, HLB Kidsons, formerly known as Kidsons Impey ("Kidsons"), was a firm of chartered accountants. Kidsons was a mid-size, national accountancy practice. In 2002 it merged with another such...
The Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP, has appointed Michael Thomas Coxon to be a Salaried District Chairman of the Appeal Tribunals with effect from 1 October 2007. Mr Coxon will be assigned to...
The Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP, has appointed Julia Margaret Jones, Fiona Beverley Monk and Richard James Tayler to be Salaried Chairmen of the Employment Tribunals (England & Wales) with...
Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham, today announced the appointment of Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, FRCP FRCPath FMedSci, as Chief Executive and Deputy Chair of the Medical...
FCO Minister Meg Munn met this afternoon with representatives of a number of pro-democracy movements, including the Burma Campaign UK and Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
Defra has today decided to amend the current Foot and Mouth disease restrictions so that, subject to no further changes to the disease situation, movements to livestock markets in the Low Risk Area will be permitted...
A pilot rollout of Tasers for use by police officers who are not trained to carry firearms has been postponed following questions raised today by the Metropolitan Police Authority.
It has been common practice for property developers to discount sold...
Natural England welcomes Rt. Hon Hilary Benn MP’s announcements at the Labour Party Conference that the government will legislate for the right of access to the English coast and introduce a climate change adaptation...
PREPARED BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS EXTENDING WORKING LIFE DIVISION
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on objections to the admission arrangements of Tillingbourne, Oxted and Howard of Effingham Schools, Surrey along with a request for a variation by ...
Child benefit should not be available to parents who's children do not...
Since the early 1980s Dennis has been the principal of the McLaren Formula...
Allow the police to use reasonable force when confronted with abusive or...
It is iniquitous that 40% tax should be payable on death, when high taxes...
Housing Minister Yvette Cooper will be answering your questions in a live webchat on Wednesday 3 October at 10:30 BST.
A range of tough new powers to tackle alcohol-fulled disorder, knife and gun crime, including realistic imitation firearms and air weapons, have been welcomed today by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.
Victims of sexual violence will have access to a wider network of specialist support and medical facilities, the Home Secretary announced today. Grants totalling £650,000 will fund six new Sexual Assault...
The Scottish Government’s Transport directorate carried out a consultation exercise on its proposals for secondary legislation in support of the Transport and Works (Scotland) Act 2007. That Act places the Scottish...
A Justice Circular for the Custodial Sentences and Weapons (Scotland) Act 2007 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2007
26 September - Immigration 1997-2007 - Policy Press
Ruth Kelly, Secretary of State for Transport, has appointed Corinne Swain, Philip Davis and Carolyn Dwyer as members of the Commission for Integrated Transport.
London base for International drive against tax avoidance
Being given the option of paying by standing order as opposed to direct...
Regardless of age, everyone has to follow the law of the land. Why should...
Curb the culture of lawsuits, insurance and arrest that is an incentive for...
Currently, as someone partially sighted, I get free bus travel before 0930....
The airfield site at RAF Locking was recently demolished for new business...
I/We request that you make it illegal for companies to re access personal...
Sexuality and its expression is a human right for all consenting adults,...
Many couples have to work full-time and leave their children in the care of...
I do not come from Blackpool however I think I speak for everyone when I say...
I would like the Uk government to have a referendum on hips, Home...
People who have been raped don't have many options. Counselling through GPs...
I would like to petition, that the amount of British History be increased in...
Good Samaritan laws (Acts) are laws/acts protecting from blame those who...
We are a group called sycamore 50 action group who are fighting bexley...
Lord Darzi, the health minister appointed by the PM to lead a review of the NHS, spent over an hour this morning answering your questions on healthcare. Read the full transcript here
He has campaigned indefatigably for gay and other rights and we feel this...
This means that schools will no longer have to the right to keep children...
The Honours system has fallen into disrepute as it does not recognise the...
A founder member of Pink Floyd; the driving force and lyricist behind all...
'...Actually DO something about the situation in Burma - not just threaten sanctions. If nothing is done then any further claims our government makes regarding their ongoing defence of democracy and human rights...
Patrick Stewart is one of the finest actors of our time, being equally at...
I understand that having recently visited the Wensleydale Railway during my...
The Penan, Malaysia. Known as the "guardians of the forest", the Penan's way...
Market Sellers in Brixton/Dalston markets are selling Giant African land...
TV broadcasters seem unable to embrace current knowledge of early brain...
China has continued to support the illegitimate Junta that continues to rule...
The proposed changes to the way police grants are calculated could see North...
After losing my own firstborn, my son Liam due to severe pre-eclampsia when...
456,000 or one in every 131 people in the UK has epilepsy, with more people...
It may come as a shock to so many of you that there is NO law against...
The majority of the British public are tired of living in fear of youths...
Free milk and one piece of fruit should be given to children in education up...
Pre-school and Childcare Statistics 2007
The SCVS drugs report is based on data from the self-completing section of the SCVS questionnaire. It looks to estimate the prevalance of illicit drug taking in the general population.
26 Septmeber - Immigration 1997-2007 - Policy Press
26 September - Young people and risk - Policy Press
The Department for Transport has today published "Road Casualties Great Britain 2006: Annual Report". Headline final figures on the number of people killed and injured on the roads in Great Britain in 2006, based...
The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on the activity of heavy goods vehicles (over 3.5 tonnes gross weight) during 2006, including foreign vehicle activity in the UK. Key findings...
This winter is forecast to be warmer and perhaps drier than average. However, it is expected to be noticeably colder than last year, which was the second warmest winter since the UK climate series began in 1914.
Q2 2007: UK deficit falls
1.0% 3 monthly rise into July
The most energy-guzzling light bulbs in Britain will start disappearing from shop shelves early next year as part of efforts to cut CO2 emissions, Secretary of State for the Environment Hilary Benn said today.
The fight against illegal immigration took another step forward today with the launch of a purpose-built lorry to detain illegal immigrants in Poole.
The SCVS is a survey of the Scottish population and provides an estimate of crime and victimisation. In addition the survey also asks respondents attitudinal questions of interest to the Scottish Criminal Justice...
STATISTICAL PRESS RELEASE
Copper Cookware
New research debunks traditional myths about age in the UK workforce
Barry & Ors, R. v [2007] NICC 32 (29 June 2007)
Johnston v Ulster Constabulary And Police Authority For Northern Ireland & Ors [2007] NIQB 70 (24 September 2007)
HM The Queen has appointed Yvonne Ruth Coppel to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, has assigned...
Secretary of State for Defra, Hilary Benn today announced an immediate programme of environmental monitoring of farmland following the EU Agriculture Council's decision to set a 0% rate of set-aside for 2008.
The Foreign Office has changed the level of its travel advice for Burma due to the deteriorating security situation. The travel advice now reads:
Responding to the government’s announcement on set aside today, Natural England and the Environment Agency have warned that loss of set-aside land on a large scale will be bad for the environment and biodiversity...
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This report summarises some of the lessons from...
The Prime Minister called today for further action to end the genocide in Darfur, calling it one of the "great tragedies of our time".
A mail order company based in Belgium has given undertakings to the OFT that it will not send misleading prize draw mailings to UK consumers.
25 September - Students in English universities 2007 - HEPI report
26 September - Allergy in the UK - House of Lords report
The use of snail poison means a build up of toxins in birds and hadgehogs,...
Please petition the Prime Minister to take the lead in helping the victims...
Dear Sir I am trying to have a Roller Rink set up in Manchester. The...
Both the government and Ofcom are aware of the fact that the UK's broadband...
Prostate Cancer is on the increase in the UK, and currently men do not have...
In the United States people who have not committed a crime and who have not...
Citizens Advice and Jobcentre Plus have today announced a new partnership agreement to improve links between them and deliver better advice and support to people in England and Wales.
This research investigated customer perceptions and experiences of their drinking water in order that the factors which influence these can be understood and addressed. The findings are based on three phases of ...
Summary of the main finds across all three phases of the research.
This research investigated customer perceptions and experiences of their drinking water in order that the factors which influence these can be understood and addressed. The findings are based on three phases of ...
'...resolve the abject performance record, appalling travel conditions and apparent safety issues suffered by commuters travelling on the First Capital Connect (Thameslink) rail franchise.' -- Daniel Holder
As anyone who has sampled the rich pattern of life that Hong Kong has to...
Nowhere else in the world are people who cannot speak the local language...
Statistics prove that advanced rider training greatly reduces the likelihood...
This government has long stated it has an obligation to treat foreigners but...