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23 November 2007

'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 23:12, 23 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...
'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 22:11, 23 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...
'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 21:08, 23 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...
British arms dealer jailed for four years in first prosecution under new legislation
seen at 19:28, 23 November in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Arms dealer John Knight was today jailed for four years after pleading guilty to the illegal sale of 130 MPT 9 machine guns in the Middle East.
'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 19:02, 23 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...
Children take over a government department for a day
seen at 18:58, 23 November in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Children and young people have filled key roles in the Department of Children, Schools and Families for a day, as part of the 11 Million's Take Over Day.
PM unveils package for African schools
seen at 18:10, 23 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Britain is to give £106 million of education funding to Nigeria, where more than seven million children have no access to schools, and £50 million in scholarships for university students across the Commonwealth...
PM praises armed forces
seen at 18:10, 23 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Britain's armed forces are carrying out "acts of great courage, determination and sacrifice" with "more resources than ever before", Gordon Brown said today.
Every little helps - hain welcomes more jobs through local employment partnership
seen at 18:03, 23 November in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
A quarter of the jobs at a new Tesco store in the Welsh town of Maesteg have gone to long term benefit claimants through the Local Employment Partnership (LEP), announced Work and Pensions Secretary Peter Hain.
Minister joins star of stage and screen to launch 'square stockings'
seen at 17:59, 23 November in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Bob Ainsworth, Armed Forces Minister, along with Jennifer Ellison, star of Brookside and Chicago, today sent off the last Christmas Boxes, collected by the charity uk4u-Thanks! to all those serving overseas or in...
Arms dealer jailed in first use of export control legislation
seen at 17:42, 23 November in Revenue and Customs Prosecution Office News - national (Our copy).
A British arms dealer was jailed today for four years at Blackfriars Crown Court after pleading guilty to illegally moving weapons contrary to Article 9(2) of The Trade in Goods (Control) Order 2003. This prosecution...
Drugs ring jailed for over 32 years
seen at 17:42, 23 November in Revenue and Customs Prosecution Office News - national (Our copy).
Three men and a woman were jailed for a total of 32 and a half years at Liverpool Crown Court today for conspiracy to supply heroin, following a successful prosecution conducted by Revenue and Customs Prosecutions...
Hm land registry - the october house price index
seen at 17:28, 23 November in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
House price information from Land Registry
'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 17:10, 23 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...
In some ways, reports, which are necessary in...
seen at 17:02, 23 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
In some ways, reports, which are necessary in terms of analysis, evidence gathering etc., also - if not intentionally - contribute to delay.  They also, by virtue of their existence, encourage...
Problems with commenting feature
seen at 17:02, 23 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks to all the people who've posted comments on the site recently. We've recently made some changes to allow anonymous comments, but we're experiencing a few problems with our comment moderation (which...
PM unveils package for African schools
seen at 16:11, 23 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Britain is to give £106 million of education aid to Nigeria, where more than seven million children have no access to schools.
Avian influenza update: bird gatherings permitted outside restricted zone
seen at 16:07, 23 November in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Defra today announced that it is lifting the ban on bird gatherings, shows and pigeon racing which has been in place since confirmation of avian influenza in Suffolk on 12 November. This decision is based on expert...
Terms of reference for the poynter review
seen at 15:58, 23 November in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Treasury has published terms of reference for the Poynter Review, which will investigate security processes and procedures for data handling in Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs.
'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 15:11, 23 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...
To what extent is the rural advocate (or CRC)...
seen at 15:05, 23 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
To what extent is the rural advocate (or CRC) responding to ofcom's current consultation on next generation access networks?  The advent of fibre networks will give a massive economic and social advantage...
Parents and the retired more likely to adopt pro-environmental behaviours
seen at 12:33, 23 November in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
New research, published today by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), shows that the arrival of children and retirement can be motivators for pro-environmental behaviour change.
New practices for under-doctored areas
seen at 12:32, 23 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Health Secretary Alan Johnson today drove forward plans to tackle long-standing inequalities in family doctor provision by announcing the under-doctored areas in England that will benefit from new GP practices.
Strengthened role of police community support officers
seen at 12:28, 23 November in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith today strongly defended Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) and their role in neighbourhood policing teams.
Government boost to veterans healthcare
seen at 12:27, 23 November in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Health Secretary Alan Johnson and Veterans Minister Derek Twigg today announced major improvements to the support available to Armed Forces veterans who have developed health problems as a result of their military...
Paying for Water Services 2010-14: A Consultation on the Principles of Charging for Water Services
seen at 12:23, 23 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The principles of charging for 2010-14 form part of the wider Strategic Review of Charges (SRC) process which is commissioned by Scottish Ministers and led by the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (the Commission...
£2.7million franchise group shut down
seen at 12:22, 23 November in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
A group of companies based in Exeter called Key Edge that sold locksmith and plumbing franchises countrywide has been wound up in the High Court in the public interest following an investigation by Companies Investigation...
'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 12:18, 23 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...
New road for lincolnshire to ensure better links with the east
seen at 12:10, 23 November in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Government funding of £70m has today been announced by Transport Minister Rosie Winterton to allow a new Lincolnshire road scheme that will ensure better links to the rest of Eastern England.
Mpa to scrutinise mps corporate charge card procedures
seen at 11:57, 23 November in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
At the full Authority meeting on Thursday 22 November 2007, Members received a preliminary report which outlined new safeguards put in place for the use of MPS corporate credit cards.
Pakistan suspension decision "necessary" - PM
seen at 11:29, 23 November in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Commonwealth's decision to suspend the membership of Pakistan was "clear and necessary", the PM has said.
Economy: Index of Services
seen at 11:29, 23 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
0.9% 3 monthly rise into September
Economy: GDP Growth
seen at 11:29, 23 November in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Economy grew by 0.7% in Q3 2007
'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 11:25, 23 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...
Joan ruddock, minister for sustainable consumption and production, welcomes collaboration with major retailers
seen at 11:23, 23 November in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Further incentives to phase out energy-intensive consumer electronics products that cost consumers and the environment dearly will be examined as the result of renewed close co-operation between major UK retailers...
Government boost to veterans healthcare
seen at 11:22, 23 November in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Health Secretary Alan Johnson and Veterans Minister Derek Twigg, today announced major improvements to the support available to Armed Forces veterans who have developed health problems as a result of their military...
Interim Report from the Scottish Renewables Heating Pilot - Research Findings
seen at 11:11, 23 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This summary, based on interim pilot and evaluative reports, describes progress from a 2 year study of the viability of including renewables technologies in the Central Heating Programme.
Examining the Impact of EU Enlargement and the Introduction of the UK Citizenship Test on Provision of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in Scotland - Research Findings
seen at 11:11, 23 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This research was commissioned to examine the impact of EU enlargement and the introduction of the UK citizenship test on provision of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in Scotland.
Examining the Impact of EU Enlargement and the Introduction of the UK Citizenship Test on Provision of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in Scotland
seen at 11:11, 23 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This research was commissioned to examine the impact of EU enlargement and the introduction of the UK citizenship test on provision of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in Scotland.
EU: Budget (Lord Davies of Oldham, Deputy Chief Whip (House of Lords), HM Household)
seen at 11:11, 23 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My honourable friend the Economic Secretary to the Treasury (Kitty Ussher) has made the following Written Statement.

Items on the agenda are as follows:

Preliminary Draft Amending Budget Number 7 ...

Manufacturing (Lord Jones of Birmingham, Minister of State (also in the Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform), Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 11:11, 23 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government's manufacturing strategy has proved to be a valuable framework, successfully developing programmes such as the Manufacturing Advisory Service and National Skills Academy for Manufacturing, while...

World Bank (Baroness Vadera, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for International Development)
seen at 11:11, 23 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for International Development (Douglas Alexander) has made the following Statement.

I have placed in the Libraries of both Houses a copy of a DfID report...

Uk and brunei sign air services agreement
seen at 11:01, 23 November in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The UK and Brunei today signed a new aviation agreement which modernises many of the existing arrangements and opens up further areas of commercial aviation for development.
Multi-agency success
seen at 10:48, 23 November in Concerted Inter-Agency Criminal Finances Action Group/Payback News - national (Our copy).
On 13 November 2007 at Inner London Crown Court a confiscation order worth nearly £41 million was obtained as a result of a joint investigation between the Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) , Thames Valley ...
'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 10:21, 23 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...
Case Study: Buckinghamshire Primary Care Trust
seen at 10:16, 23 November in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

This case study looks at how Buckinghamshire PCT ensured that replacement dental services were kept within West Buckinghamshire instead of being ...

Mod responds to nao report on the privatisation of qinetiq
seen at 04:32, 23 November in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The National Audit Office has today published a report into the successful privatisation of QinetiQ.
Walker v Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons [2007] UKPC 64 (21 November 2007)
seen at 03:31, 23 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Walker v Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons [2007] UKPC 64 (21 November 2007)
Isik v Clegg [2007] EWHC 2552 (QB) (08 November 2007)
seen at 03:27, 23 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On 3rd April 2005 at about 12.45 pm a road traffic accident occurred in Orrell Road near Wigan. The Defendant, a lady in her early twenties, was driving her Citroen C2 car along that road in the direction of Wigan...
Shore v Sedgwick Financial Services Ltd & Ors [2007] EWHC 2509 (QB) (08 November 2007)
seen at 03:27, 23 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
In this case Mr. Clifford Shore, now aged 66, seeks damages for negligence and breach of statutory duty under section 62 of the Financial Services Act 1986 from the first defendant, Sedgwick Financial Services Ltd...
Vetco Gray UK Ltd & Anor v FMC Technologies Inc [2007] EWHC 540 (Pat) (13 March 2007)
seen at 03:27, 23 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The matters before me today are applications made by the defendant in the present proceedings (FMC Technologies Inc.) for a stay of these proceedings on forum non conveniens grounds. The applications arise in the...
Miss World Ltd. v Channel Four Television Corporation [2007] EWHC 982 (Pat) (16 April 2007)
seen at 03:27, 23 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an application for interim relief in respect of infringement of domestic registered trade marks and community trade marks by Miss World Limited, the organizer of the well-known beauty pageant. I say "well...
Hertfordshire County Council v FM & Ors [2007] EWHC 2660 (Fam) (16 November 2007)
seen at 03:26, 23 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This judgement is an addendum to that given on 27 July, 2007 in which I indicated that I required further information in order to conclude the proceedings. The nature of that further information was clearly ...
Kazakhstan v Istil Group Inc [2007] EWHC 2729 (Comm) (21 November 2007)
seen at 03:25, 23 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an application for an injunction restraining the Defendant from pursuing any further proceedings in respect of claims advanced by it against the Claimant in an arbitration conducted under London Court of...
Ridgwell & Ors v Ridgwell & Ors [2007] EWHC 2666 (Ch) (14 November 2007)
seen at 03:25, 23 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Ridgwell & Ors v Ridgwell & Ors [2007] EWHC 2666 (Ch) (14 November 2007)
Kitfix Swallow Group Ltd v Great Gizmos Ltd [2007] EWHC 2668 (Ch) (22 November 2007)
seen at 03:25, 23 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an application for a stay of English trade mark infringement proceedings in which there is a counterclaim for revocation, in favour of proceedings which have been commenced in the Office for Harmonisation...
Gibson & Anor v Secretary of State for Justice [2007] EWHC 2670 (Admin) (02 November 2007)
seen at 03:24, 23 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
LORD JUSTICE KEENE: These applications, two for judicial review and one for habeas corpus, raise yet another problem about the release on licence of prisoners sentenced for offences committed before the provisions...
Independent Police Complaints Commission, R (on the application of) v Moore & Ors [2007] EWHC 2715 (Admin) (05 November 2007)
seen at 03:24, 23 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
MR JUSTICE BURTON: This has been a hearing of a claim for judicial review, permission having been granted by the single judge, by the Independent Police Complaints Commission, which has been represented by Mr ...
Paul & Anor, R (on the application of) v Assistant Deputy Coroner of Inner West London� [2007] EWHC 2721 (Admin) (20 November 2007)
seen at 03:24, 23 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is the judgment of the court.
Gray, R v [2007] EWCA Crim 2658 (09 November 2007)
seen at 03:23, 23 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On 18 July 2006 the Appellant/Applicant (to whom for convenience we will refer to hereafter as the Appellant) was convicted on an indictment containing two counts, the first being an allegation of conspiracy to...
Able (UK) Ltd. v Revenue & Customs [2007] EWCA Civ 1207 (22 November 2007)
seen at 03:23, 23 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Able (UK) Limited (the taxpayer) used its land as a landfill tipping site. Following service of a Compulsory Purchase Order in respect of part of the site, the taxpayer was kept out of possession of that part for...
Jain & Anor v Trent Strategic Health Authority [2007] EWCA Civ 1186 (22 November 2007)
seen at 03:23, 23 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The appellant ("Trent") is the successor in title to the Nottingham Health Authority ("Nottingham") which was at the material time the registration authority for the purposes of Part II of the Registered Homes Act...
AIG Europe (Ireland) Ltd v Faraday Capital Ltd [2007] EWCA Civ 1208 (22 November 2007)
seen at 03:23, 23 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Once again this Court is called upon to construe a standard form Claims Co-operation Clause in a reinsurance policy which is apt for property damage insurance but inapt for liability reinsurance. In liability reinsurance...
Rolls Royce Industrial Power (India) Ltd v Cox [2007] EWCA Civ 1189 (22 November 2007)
seen at 03:23, 23 November in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Derek Cox (the Deceased) was a welder. During his working life he was employed by a number of companies which contracted to do maintenance work at power stations then operated by the Central Electricity Generating...
'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 03:21, 23 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...
Social Work Inspection Agency: Performance Inspection Summary: Dundee City Council 2007
seen at 00:43, 23 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Summary of performance inspection of social work services in Dundee CIty Council 2007
Social Work Inspection Agency: Performance Inspection of Social Work Services, Dundee City Council 2007
seen at 00:43, 23 November in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Performance Inspection of Social Work Services in Dundee City Council 2007
'...remove the European Union Flag, (yellow stars on a blue background). from photocard driving licences and replace it with the United Kingdom Union Flag, (Union Jack). The heading should also say "United Kingdom Driving Licence" instead of just "Driving
seen at 00:20, 23 November in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a British Citizen, born in England. I do not wish to have the flag of a...