27 September 2007
Foreign office minister meets with burma pro-democracy lobby
seen at 21:58, 27 September in
Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national
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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.
Fmd update: temporary control zone lifted and livestock markets in low risk area to resume blue tongue update: fifth case
seen at 20:01, 27 September in
Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national
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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...
Metropolitan police authority puts taser expansion pilot on hold
seen at 19:34, 27 September in
Metropolitan Police Authority News - national
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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.
Pledge on coastal access an historic commitment
seen at 19:05, 27 September in
Natural England
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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...
Adjudicator publishes a decision on objections and a variation to surrey county council's admission arrangements
seen at 17:38, 27 September in
Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national
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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 ...
'...scrap the inheritance tax (death tax)' -- Heather Camplin
seen at 17:08, 27 September in
Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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It is iniquitous that 40% tax should be payable on death, when high taxes...
Housing Minister in No10 webchat
seen at 16:06, 27 September in
Number 10 » News Stories
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Housing Minister Yvette Cooper will be answering your questions in a live webchat on Wednesday 3 October at 10:30 BST.
New powers to tackle gun and knife crime
seen at 15:57, 27 September in
Home Office News - national
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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.
New funding to help victims of sexual violence
seen at 15:57, 27 September in
Home Office News - national
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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...
Transport and Works (Scotland) Act 2007 - Secondary Legislation Analysis Report
seen at 15:53, 27 September in
The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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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...
Immigration 1997-2007 - Policy Press
seen at 15:46, 27 September in
The Policy Hub
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26 September - Immigration 1997-2007 - Policy Press
Appointments to the commission for integrated transport
seen at 15:45, 27 September in
Department for Transport News - national
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Ruth Kelly, Secretary of State for Transport, has appointed Corinne Swain, Philip Davis and Carolyn Dwyer as members of the Commission for Integrated Transport.
Opening of jitsic london
seen at 15:31, 27 September in
HM Revenue & Customs News - national
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London base for International drive against tax avoidance
'...Offer more protection in law to Good Samaritans' -- D. S. Nicolle
seen at 15:10, 27 September in
Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Curb the culture of lawsuits, insurance and arrest that is an incentive for...
'...Re-open RAF Locking as a Civil Airfield' -- JEREMY GODWIN
seen at 15:10, 27 September in
Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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The airfield site at RAF Locking was recently demolished for new business...
'...Regenerate the whole of Blackpool' -- Jake Hollier
seen at 12:13, 27 September in
Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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I do not come from Blackpool however I think I speak for everyone when I say...
'...To have a referendum on HIPS' -- Timothy Hewison
seen at 12:13, 27 September in
Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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I would like the Uk government to have a referendum on hips, Home...
Health minister in No10 webchat
seen at 12:13, 27 September in
Number 10 » News Stories
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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
'...Give a knighthood to music legend Roger Waters.' -- Brian Hill
seen at 12:13, 27 September in
Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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A founder member of Pink Floyd; the driving force and lyricist behind all...
'...award Patrick Stewart a knighthood.' -- Paul Jameson
seen at 12:13, 27 September in
Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Patrick Stewart is one of the finest actors of our time, being equally at...
'...Boycott the Chinese Olympics' -- Daniel Hurley
seen at 12:13, 27 September in
Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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China has continued to support the illegitimate Junta that continues to rule...
Drugs Misuse in Scotland: Findings From the 2006 Scottish Crime and Victimisation Survey
seen at 11:55, 27 September in
The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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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.
Immigration 1997-2007 - Policy Press
seen at 11:48, 27 September in
The Policy Hub
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26 Septmeber - Immigration 1997-2007 - Policy Press
Young people and risk - Policy Press
seen at 11:48, 27 September in
The Policy Hub
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26 September - Young people and risk - Policy Press
Road casualties great britain 2006: annual report
seen at 11:47, 27 September in
Department for Transport News - national
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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...
Road freight statistics 2006
seen at 11:47, 27 September in
Department for Transport News - national
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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...
Another mild winter
seen at 11:34, 27 September in
Met Office News - national
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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.
Energy guzzling lightbulbs phase out to start next year
seen at 11:06, 27 September in
Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national
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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.
On the spot lock-up launched in poole
seen at 11:00, 27 September in
Home Office News - national
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The fight against illegal immigration took another step forward today with the launch of a purpose-built lorry to detain illegal immigrants in Poole.
2006 Scottish Crime and Victimisation Survey: Main Findings
seen at 10:56, 27 September in
The Scottish Government Publications - Latest
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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...
Younger workers teach "old dogs" new tricks
seen at 04:12, 27 September in
Department for Work and Pensions News - national
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New research debunks traditional myths about age in the UK workforce
Appointment of a circuit judge - her honour judge coppel
seen at 03:07, 27 September in
Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national
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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...