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16 October 2007

Farepak
seen at 20:08, 16 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that it was a year since the collapse of Farepak and asked if there was any possible rescue package along the lines of Northern Rock, the PMS replied that clearly the circumstances relating to Northern Rock ...
Sir Menzies Campbell
seen at 20:08, 16 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had spoken to Sir Menzies Campbell, the Prime Minister Spokesman (PMS) replied that the Prime Minister had not, as far as he was aware. original source.
Afternoon press briefing from 16 October 2007
seen at 20:08, 16 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Sir Menzies Campbell and Farepak
'...Replace at least 50% of the Council Tax levie with a local Purchase Tax.' -- eric st.john
seen at 19:10, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government should consider replacing at least 50% of the Council Tax...
'...reduce the full time working week from 37.5 hrs to 32 hrs without loss of pay to help improve health in line with the health status of the rest of europe' -- Sarah McNeill
seen at 19:10, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This country is widely criticised as having poorer health than the rest of...
'...direct central government resources to the employment of litter wardens with the power to fine those dropping litter.' -- Jonathan Geall
seen at 19:10, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Litter is making the United Kingdom one of the filthest countries in the...
'...make the UK Carbon neutral by 2050.' -- Scott Green
seen at 19:10, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The scientific consensus holds that manmade Carbon emissions are directly...
'...Grant Neil Peart of Canadian rock band Rush an honorary Knighthood for his services to the music industry.' -- ANDREW RUBY
seen at 19:10, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Neil Peart has proved himself to be a first class lyricist,as well as in my...
'...grant a uk award to Joe Longthorne [this is follow up to petition delivered by hand to Tony Blair 2 years ago]' -- lyn perkins
seen at 19:10, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many people have been nominating joe longthorne to receive an award from...
'...ratify the International Labour Organisation Convention No. 169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in order for the UK government to take on greater responsibility in promoting and up-holding the rights of the world’s indigenous and tribal peoples; wh
seen at 19:10, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
‘Convention 169 is the foremost international instrument dealing...
'...scrap the idea to introduce speed cameras for people breaking 20mph speed limits' -- Lucy Wilkins
seen at 19:10, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The idea of the motorist being used as a cash cow is once again upon us and...
Minister for Europe webchat
seen at 18:08, 16 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Jim Murphy, Minister for Europe at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, will be answering your questions on Europe on 25 October at 16:45 BST.
Publication of two dwp research reports:
seen at 18:01, 16 October in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
prepared by the DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS FAMILY POVERTY AND WORK DIVISION
£10.2 billion cash boost for affordable housing
seen at 17:47, 16 October in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Thousands of families across England will benefit from a £10.2 billion cash boost for affordable homes announced today by Housing Minister Yvette Cooper.
Five year old girl cut off by tide whilst playing with friends
seen at 17:30, 16 October in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
At one o' clock today Aberdeen Coastguard received a call from the Police alerting them to three young children who had been cut off by the tide in South Kessock.
'...Not to Hold a General Election before 2010' -- John Gray
seen at 17:11, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In order to have the time to fully implement its manifesto commitments and...
'...Work with progressive partities and orgnisations to introduce a European Union Minimum Wage' -- Howard Thorp
seen at 17:11, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The European Union is supposed to work on the basis of an economic level...
'...calm traffic on B6049' -- Sharon Rowarth
seen at 17:11, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Stop more fatalities happening in the Peak District - Calm the traffic...
'...include medical exemption from precription charges for all people who have incontinence appliances because of illness or diability' -- Alan & Margaret Twyford
seen at 17:11, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently if you need continence appliances you can have free prescriptions...
'...remove the visa break rule from consideration for ILR visas' -- Christopher Kee
seen at 17:11, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government has, in April 2007, closed the door on settlement visas for...
'...to stop using the budget set aside for our armed forces upkeep for wars and to re-establish the war-chest for such wars' -- dave harrison
seen at 17:11, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...to stop using the budget set aside for our armed forces upkeep for wars and to re-establish the war-chest for such wars' -- dave harrison
'...enter into discussions with the rail operators to ensure that a National Rail Card is introduced forthwith.' -- Phil Deacon
seen at 17:11, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The majority of car owners rely on their vehicles as the only practical...
'...save St Barnabas church of England primary school' -- Patrick Slattery
seen at 17:11, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I hope to try and save mine and other peoples childrens school from closure...
'...To Save Fylde's Post Offices from possible closure.' -- Councillor Simon Renwick
seen at 17:11, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Since your Government came to power in 1997 the Borough of Fylde has lost...
'...Save our Rural Post Offices' -- Joyce Trussell=Johnson
seen at 17:11, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We need our Goverment to save our local Rural Post Offices,we don't want...
'...MAKE ALL TRAIN OPERATING FRANCHISES INCLUDE 24 HOUR TRAIN SERVICES BETWEEN UK LARGEST CITIES' -- LEONARD WELLS
seen at 17:11, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is astonishing to me that we do NOT have round the clock train services...
'...Increase the amount and quality of free aid and equipment available to gifted and talented children.' -- Charlotte Frangos
seen at 17:11, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The result of this petition will be to increase the amount and quality of...
'...Allowe retired people to use there holday homes on holiday parks as there main and only residence.' -- Michael Houlden
seen at 17:11, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Retiered people who own a holiday home on a holiday park have to vacate...
'...increase the value of the healthy start vouchers and to allow a voucher to be used as whole payment for a tin of formula milk.' -- Matthew Blood
seen at 17:11, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The healthy start vouchers are a great idea but the cost of fresh fruit and...
'...Force every Council to give our Troops a proper welcome home' -- michael brown
seen at 17:11, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our troops are the bravest people in our society, and if we agree with the...
'...pass a law allowing the naming of under 18's who have been involved/found guilty of taking part in serious offences.' -- TARTANBEASTIE
seen at 17:11, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Day by day the media report oncases where youths have been involved in crime...
'...To Scrap the current three Speed limits and make one Speed limit for all Veichals' -- Darren Brown
seen at 17:11, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Here in the U.K we have 3 Speed limits for our motors, Cars have a 70mph...
Modelling agency owners banned from operating for 10 years
seen at 17:08, 16 October in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The owners of a Gloucestershire modelling agency have been banned from running an employment business for at least 10 years following a successful tribunal action by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory...
The statistics that shocked me - hain
seen at 15:59, 16 October in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Peter Hain today revealed that his commitment to see more people move from benefits into work was strengthened by seeing statistics from a number of countries around the...
Action on alcohol-related criminal behaviour
seen at 15:57, 16 October in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Binge drinkers arrested for alcohol-related offences in four areas across the country may be compelled by police to face up to the consequences of their drinking after they have been arrested, Home Secretary Jacqui...
Byrne heralds new balance in migration policy
seen at 15:57, 16 October in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The Immigration Minister, Liam Byrne, pledged a 'new balance in migration policy' during a speech to public servants in Essex today.
Seed Potatoes Fees Regulations - Amendments Required
seen at 15:53, 16 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Seed Potatoes Fees Regulations - Amendments Required to the Fees regulations
Developing the New Planning Performance Assessment Framework - Consultation Responses
seen at 15:53, 16 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation responses.
'...ban the installation of Wi Fi technology in schools' -- John Barraclough
seen at 15:08, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the health risks of Wi Fi technology are unknown and their use in schools...
'...repudiate any policy which has as its premise that children are better off if their parents are married' -- Margaret King
seen at 15:08, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is the QUALITY of a relationship, and NOT its STATUS, that is important...
'...Give more choice of subjects to school students at younger ages' -- Simon Wilson-Patterson
seen at 15:08, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment, the learning experience in schools is very limited. You only...
'...Introduce a fair rent policy for people living in private accommodation' -- Alan Davies
seen at 15:08, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Landlords are buying up all the low cost properties and renting them out....
'...do something about short term tenancy's' -- Alan Davies
seen at 15:08, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Most families living in properties owned by private landlords are on short...
'...Give children more rights in family courts' -- Jennifer Clarke
seen at 15:08, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Children are not stupid. They know what the best environment is for...
'...Exempt Motorhomes from the new Emmission Charges.' -- Mavis Nye
seen at 15:08, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Motorhome Owners average Milage in England is aprox 6,000 per year. We rally...
'...Allign the HGV and Coach speed restrictions.' -- N Burnell
seen at 15:08, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present, weight for weight a coach is allowed to go 10kmh faster than a...
'...Fully investigate the role of all artificial sweeteners in the current obesity epidemic' -- John James
seen at 15:08, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Artificial Sweeteners (Particularly ASPARTAME) stimulate appetite and create...
'...Hold and annual forces day parade' -- jerry lavender
seen at 15:08, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
to hold an annual forces day parade with each regiment and arm of service...
'...Save Hornby High School from threatened closure in July 2008' -- Peter Johnson
seen at 15:08, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
LCC wants to close Hornby High School in July 2008 We say Selective Grammar...
'...introduce immediately internet voting for local,central and european government elections' -- cathal donnelly
seen at 15:08, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
to improve participation in election otherwise referred to as turnout i...
'...require television broadcasters to remove Digital On-Screen Graphic logos' -- John Whythe
seen at 15:08, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
TV broadcasts are increasingly being disfigured by the addition of digital...
'...Introduce a Zero VAT rate on items manufactued from 95% recycled materials.' -- Allan dobie
seen at 15:08, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Request to introduce a zero vat rate on saleable items manufactued from a...
'...Increase teachers pay, not in line with inflation but in line with the real cost of living.' -- Paul N Cambell
seen at 15:08, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Teachers have taken what is effectively a pay cut over the past few years....
'...demonstrate his commitment to accountability and honesty by supporting the Elected Representatives (Prohibition of Deception) Bill, being introduced by Adam Price MP, Carmarthen East & Dinefwr, and holding an emergency debate on the issue.' -- Richard
seen at 15:08, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The representatives we elect should be held to account through independent,...
'...agree to change the title of his office to “First Minister of England” as following the 1990’s devolution legislation, the office of Prime Minister no longer has responsibility for the major policy areas of Health and Education in Scotland, Wale
seen at 15:08, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...agree to change the title of his office to “First Minister of England” as following the 1990’s devolution legislation, the office of Prime Minister no longer has responsibility for the major policy areas...
'...ensure that soldiers fighting in recognised combat zones (e.g Afghanistan, Iraq) should be free from paying income tax for the days served in such zones.' -- Guy Aston
seen at 15:08, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Armed forces members in these theatres are literally putting themselves in...
Go-ahead for gas fired power station, drakelow, south derbyshire
seen at 15:03, 16 October in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Consent was given today under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 to E.ON UK plc for the construction of a 1,220 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power station at Drakelow, South Derbyshire. The station has...
John bercow seeks views on provision for children with speech, language and communications needs
seen at 15:02, 16 October in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Parents, health and education professionals are being asked for their views on specialist provision for children and young people with speech, language and communications needs.
Sir Menzies Campbell
seen at 13:09, 16 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Prime Minister said in his tribute to Ming Campbell that he may continue to have a major role in public life, and asked if the Prime Minister had anything in mind, the PMS replied that his words were...
Cabinet
seen at 13:09, 16 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) began the briefing by informing Lobby that at Cabinet this morning David Miliband reported back from his meeting at the General Affairs Council yesterday, and there had been ...
Morning press briefing from 16 October 2007
seen at 13:09, 16 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Cabinet and Sir Menzies Campbell
New border control uniforms in place at stansted airport
seen at 12:14, 16 October in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Travellers passing through Stansted Airport are being met by uniformed border control officials in dark blue suits and light blue shirts, as part of the Border and Immigration Agency's (BIA) drive towards a stronger...
'...Repeal the Malvern Hills Acts and ammendments...' -- Martin N Dvies
seen at 12:14, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Repeal the Malvern Hils Acts, to separate land into the modern day...
'...force holders of Mail Delivery Licences to collect and deliver themselves.' -- Stephen Vince
seen at 12:14, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Postcomm are charged with openning up the market to competion. Collecting...
'...Save our high streets' -- Ron Baxter
seen at 12:14, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I petitioned the Prime Minister to present to Parliament legislation that...
'...Ban immigration from ANY country with ties to extremism and terrorism' -- dave harrison
seen at 12:14, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We only have ourselves to blame for letting terrorists and terrorism to...
'...Ban big lorry's and vans in the morning until 9:30am.' -- Hamel Malde
seen at 12:14, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I say this because when people are dropping of children to school, they...
'...Create a "None of the above" option on all ballot papers' -- ann litchfield
seen at 12:14, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many people feel there is no viable alternative to mainstream politics in...
'...Break the Union and give England, Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales Independance' -- George Parkinson
seen at 12:14, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Break the Union and give England, Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales...
'...Limit the amount parents can be asked to pay for school trips' -- Nic Maxfield
seen at 12:14, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Some parents/ carers are distressed about the increasing amount of money...
New english language qualifications for migrant workers and employers
seen at 12:08, 16 October in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Bill Rammell launches ESOL for Work qualifications
10th Meeting of the Commission
seen at 12:07, 16 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

10th Meeting of the Commission for Rural Communities.

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11th Meeting of the Commission
seen at 12:07, 16 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

11th Meeting of the Commission for Rural Communities.

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12th Meeting of the Commission
seen at 12:06, 16 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

12th Meeting of the Commission for Rural Communities.

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13th Meeting of the Commission
seen at 12:06, 16 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

13th Meeting of the Commission for Rural Communities.

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LJMU Financial Inclusion Conference
seen at 12:06, 16 October in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Liverpool John Moores University are hosting 'Capability, capacity and co-operation' on 28 November, looking at promoting financial inclusion through building financial capability in low...

Water supplies secure as customers and industry save millions of litres a day
seen at 11:54, 16 October in Water Services Regulation Authority News - national (Our copy).
Customers can be assured that their water supplies are secure, according to Ofwat's 'Security of Supply 2006-07' report published today.
'...Look at rural planning rules by Royal Commission. The planning authorities should abide by rules that ensure more starter/smaller homes are built at least at a set percentage of all planning in each village and rural area. With doing this it will ens
seen at 11:18, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently there are a vast, and excessive, amount planning applications &...
'...Secure the long term future of faith schools in the UK' -- Kim arrowsmith
seen at 11:18, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is designed to persuade the PM that the public supports the...
'...introduce legislation making it compulsory to leave a metre gap between detached or semidetached houses.This should apply to all newly built houses and to older properties applying for planning consent to build extensions.' -- Renee Novotna
seen at 11:18, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...introduce legislation making it compulsory to leave a metre gap between detached or semidetached houses.This should apply to all newly built houses and to older properties applying for planning consent to build...
'...Not introduce lie-detector-style technology for benefit claimants' -- Angela Murphy
seen at 11:18, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Proposals to use 'lie detector'-style technology on benefit claimants should...
'...Withhold National Health Service treatment and Means Tested Benefits from the citizens of any country that does not offer reciprocal services to United Kingdom citizens' -- Peter Odds
seen at 11:18, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We should withhold National Health Service treatment and Means Tested...
'...Stop the testing of headstones in cemetries.' -- Valerie Dewhurst
seen at 11:18, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our local council has started the testing of all headstones in our local...
'...Force Councils to collect more recyclable items at the kerb side, which will reduce the amount of wate going to landfill.' -- Steve Blanchard
seen at 11:18, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Some local councils are doing the bare minimum in kerbside recycling - tins...
'...Backdate the Inheritance Tax Threshold Increase of 9/10/07' -- Paul Wheatley
seen at 11:18, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The inheritance tax threshold was recently increased from £300k to £600k but...
'...Create legislation on Vegetarian/Vegan Labelling' -- Adrian Craig
seen at 11:18, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To create legislation that means products both foods and drinks must have...
'...Ask local libraries to not discriminate against their visually impaired readers, especially children.' -- Lynsey Scott
seen at 11:17, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a parent of a registered blind child who has to continuously battle with...
'...give the words 'school' 'college' and 'academy' the same protected status as the word 'university'' -- Ian Moseley
seen at 11:17, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A body cannot call itself a university without special permission, however...
'...Make local Councils responsible to collect smallbusinesses waste for re-cycling' -- rex tyler
seen at 11:17, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At this time up and down the country Small Businesses are struggling to re-...
'...continue to treat single people and those in registered partnerships fairly and equally in the matter of Inheritance Tax' -- Alan King
seen at 11:17, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Govt. recently proposed to increase to a max.of £600,000 (twice present...
'...Use money from taxes to create FREE rehab centres.' -- Chloe Andseron
seen at 11:17, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As another branch of the NHS, free rehab centres should be made available,...
'...place a crossing along Heybridge Approach in Maldon, Essex following a recent fatality and numerous accidents.' -- Carolyn Elson
seen at 11:17, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Heybridge Approach in Maldon Essex lies between a large housing development...
Misc
seen at 11:16, 16 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked to comment on stories suggesting the Prime Minister was considering blocking donations to local parties, the PMS replied that there was an ongoing review of these matters being undertaken by Hayden Phillips...
Capital Gains Tax
seen at 11:16, 16 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about Capital Gains Tax and whether the Government had any sympathy with the idea of some kind of exemption or transitional relief for small businesses, the PMS said that the Chancellor had set out his decision...
Burma
seen at 11:16, 16 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister had spoken to the campaigners who delivered the petition earlier that day, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that there had been a brief discussion and...
Afternoon press briefing from 15 October 2007
seen at 11:16, 16 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Burma, Capital Gains Tax and Misc
Economy: Inflation
seen at 11:16, 16 October in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Sept: CPI at 1.8%, RPI down to 3.9%
Social Housing Regulation (Yvette Cooper, Minister of State (Housing), Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 10:59, 16 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am announcing today decisions on the location and scope of the new social housing regulator following Professor Martin Cave's review of social housing regulation in England earlier this year "Every Tenant Matters...

Clostridium Difficile (Alan Johnson, Secretary of State, Department of Health)
seen at 10:59, 16 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Healthcare Commission (HCC) published a report on 11 October 2007 titled "Report of the investigation following outbreaks of Clostridium difficile at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust" following their...

Rail Franchise Enforcement Policy (Tom Harris, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport)
seen at 10:59, 16 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Department for Transport has today published a consultation paper on rail franchise enforcement policy.

The document details the Department's stepped and pragmatic approach to enforcement. It also contains...

Satellites help save lives
seen at 10:43, 16 October in British National Space Centre News - national (Our copy).
UK leads international group providing satellite data for disaster relief
Pension schemes must e-file from today
seen at 10:36, 16 October in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Registered pension schemes must submit certain information electronically to HMRC from today (16 October 2007).
'...ensure that parliament will endeavour to fulfill its minimum term of 4 years.' -- Jonathan Creek
seen at 10:15, 16 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We live in a Parliamentary democracy, and one of its cornerstone is that...
Verizon Trademark Services LLC v Martin [2007] DRS 4940 (21 September 2007)
seen at 03:14, 16 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Verizon Trademark Services LLC v Martin [2007] DRS 4940 (21 September 2007)
Edexcel Ltd v Morgan [2007] DRS 4895 (22 September 2007)
seen at 03:14, 16 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Edexcel Ltd v Morgan [2007] DRS 4895 (22 September 2007)
Pensions Advisory Service Ltd v Hall [2007] DRS 4950 (24 September 2007)
seen at 03:14, 16 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Pensions Advisory Service Ltd v Hall [2007] DRS 4950 (24 September 2007)
Maestro International, Inc v Adams [2007] DRS 4884 (26 September 2007)
seen at 03:14, 16 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Maestro International, Inc v Adams [2007] DRS 4884 (26 September 2007)
Sainsbury's Bank Plc v Girault [2007] DRS 4956 (1 October 2007)
seen at 03:14, 16 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Sainsbury's Bank Plc v Girault [2007] DRS 4956 (1 October 2007)
Shires (GP) Ltd v Gordon [2007] DRS 4779 (2 October 2007)
seen at 03:14, 16 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Shires (GP) Ltd v Gordon [2007] DRS 4779 (2 October 2007)
Groupama SA v Webster [2007] DRS 4952 (5 October 2007)
seen at 03:14, 16 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Groupama SA v Webster [2007] DRS 4952 (5 October 2007)
Roberts & Ors v. Minister of Foreign Affairs & Ors (The Bahamas) [2007] UKPC 56 (15 October 2007)
seen at 03:13, 16 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Roberts & Ors v. Minister of Foreign Affairs & Ors (The Bahamas) [2007] UKPC 56 (15 October 2007)
Suratt & Ors v. The Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago (Trinidad and Tobago ) [2007] UKPC 55 (15 October 2007)
seen at 03:13, 16 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Suratt & Ors v. The Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago (Trinidad and Tobago ) [2007] UKPC 55 (15 October 2007)
Mode Of Address: Dame Elizabeth Butler-Sloss [1994] EW Misc 1 (Practice Note) (25 April 1994)
seen at 03:12, 16 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Since 1988, the Court of Appeal has enjoyed the great benefit of including among its members Dame Elizabeth Butler-Sloss. Formally, she has been a Lord Justice of Appeal and is required to be so styled by s 2(3) ...
Jordan & Anor v Geason (No. 2) [2007] EWHC 2270 (TCC) (01 October 2007)
seen at 03:11, 16 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an application by the Claimants under CPR 25 for a substantial interim payment following the entering of judgment in default against the Defendant in August. Although well aware of both this application...
Dellar v Zivy & Ors [2007] EWHC 2266 (Ch) (09 October 2007)
seen at 03:10, 16 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is a claim for a declaration as to the true construction of the will of M. Pierre Paul Robert Zivy ("the Deceased") who died on 31 December 2001. Probate of the will was granted out of the High Court of Justice...
Oxford Legal Group Ltd v Sibbasbridge Services Plc & Anor [2007] EWHC 2265 (Ch) (09 October 2007)
seen at 03:10, 16 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The claimant, The Oxford Legal Group Ltd ("OLG"), is a company incorporated in the United Kingdom. Its business is the provision of corporate services. OLG is one of two directors of the first defendant, Sibbasbridge...
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd & Anor v Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc & Anor [2007] EWHC 2276 (Ch) (12 October 2007)
seen at 03:10, 16 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This case concerns an anti-histaminic drug called terfenadine and its acid metabolite, terfenadine carboxylate, which also has the generic name fexofenadine. Terfenadine features in litigation which found its way...
Kostic v Chaplin & Ors [2007] EWHC 2298 (Ch) (15 October 2007)
seen at 03:10, 16 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is a probate action concerning the late Branislav Kostic who died on 24 October 2005, three days after his eightieth birthday, leaving a net estate before inheritance tax worth in excess of £8.2 million...
Ahmad, R (on the application of) v London Borough of Newham [2007] EWHC 2332 (Admin) (11 September 2007)
seen at 03:10, 16 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
THE DEPUTY HIGH COURT JUDGE:
Knight, R (on the application of) v HM Comptroller-General of Patents, Trade Marks & Designs [2007] EWHC 2264 (Admin) (09 October 2007)
seen at 03:10, 16 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an application for judicial review of a decision of Mr Edwards, the Deputy Director acting on behalf of the Comptroller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks. The applicant is Mr Brian Knight and...
Gilboy, R (on the application of) v Liverpool City Council & Anor [2007] EWHC 2335 (Admin) (15 October 2007)
seen at 03:10, 16 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
In these proceedings the Claimant challenges the compatibility of the Demoted Tenancies (Review of Decisions) (England) Regulations 2004 ("the Regulations"), which relate to demoted tenancies subject to the provisions...
Austin & Anor v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis [2007] EWCA Civ 989 (15 October 2007)
seen at 03:09, 16 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal from an order made by Tugendhat J on 23 March 2005 dismissing an action brought by the appellants, Ms Austin and Mr Saxby, against the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police arising out of events...
High court bench retirement - mr justice langley
seen at 03:06, 16 October in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
The Honourable Mr Justice Langley will retire as a High Court Judge on 16 November 2007.