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16 January 2008

Oft clears nike's acquisition of umbro
seen at 18:12, 16 January in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT today cleared the anticipated acquisition by Nike, Inc (Nike) of Umbro plc (Umbro).
Oft case to commence tomorrow
seen at 18:12, 16 January in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT's test case on unauthorised bank default charges will commence Thursday 17th January at 10.30 at the International Dispute Resolution Centre.
Hsc welcomes the establishment of the risk and regulation advisory council
seen at 17:16, 16 January in Health and Safety Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Chair of the Health and Safety Commission, Judith Hackitt, today welcomed the announcement of the establishment of the Risk and Regulation Advisory Council (RRAC) and expressed the Commission's and the Health...
Hughes seeks views of sector on youth support arrangements
seen at 17:13, 16 January in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Children's Minister Beverley Hughes today launched a "call for evidence" to gather information, advice and views on the current youth sector support arrangements.
Science and society: meeting the challenges of the next century
seen at 17:12, 16 January in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Denham delivers key note speech on the importance of science to Britain's future
Avian influenza update: further swan positive for h5n1
seen at 16:19, 16 January in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Following confirmation on Thursday 10th January of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in three swans in Dorset, Defra has today confirmed that another mute swan collected on 11 January as part of wild bird surveillance...
Uk manufacturers join consumer electronics efficiency initiative
seen at 16:19, 16 January in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Intellect's Consumer Electronics Council has joined the British Retail Consortium, retailers and the Government to work on the details of an initiative to phase out energy-intensive consumer electronics products...
Mpa chair welcomes latest crime figures - but still more to do
seen at 15:47, 16 January in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
Len Duvall, MPA Chair, commenting on the latest London crime statistics released today, said:
Sdlt online filing doubles in a year
seen at 15:43, 16 January in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
One in two legal practitioners are now submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) forms online, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has revealed today.
Ice prince cargo loss
seen at 15:38, 16 January in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
At a meeting this morning convened by the Secretary's of State Representative for Maritime Salvage and Intervention (SOSREP) Hugh Shaw, various options were discussed on minimising the impact of the loss of cargo...
bassac Conference 2008: Speak Out! Strengthening Community Voices.
seen at 15:12, 16 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We're hosting a workshop at this year's bassac conference 'Speak Out! Strengthening Community Voices'.

The two-day event will champion the community sector as advocates for...

Northern Rock intervention right decision - PM
seen at 13:29, 16 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has said that the Government was right to take action over Northern Rock for the sake of depositors and the wider economy.
Value of supporting people confirmed
seen at 13:26, 16 January in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
The Supporting People programme is more than paying for itself through the positive impact it is having on the lives of the most vulnerable people in society, a new independent report has found.
Prime Minister's Questions
seen at 12:44, 16 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown answered questions on Northern Rock, Darfur and the NHS at today's PMQs. Energy, home ownership and Iraq were also on the agenda today.
Statistical press notice: diagnostic test waiting times
seen at 12:38, 16 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
Algeria travel advice
seen at 12:35, 16 January in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has changed its travel advice for Algeria. Due to the continuing threat of terrorist attacks we now advise against all but essential travel to Algiers, in addition to the districts...
Implementing the Action Programme for Nitrate Vulnerable Zones in Scotland: Farming Practices and Awareness - Research Findings
seen at 12:26, 16 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Findings from research exploring farmer practices, understanding and attitudes in relation to Nitrate Vulnerable Zones, based on a telephone survey and workshops, conducted in 2007.
Implementing the Action Programme for Nitrate Vulnerable Zones in Scotland: Farming Practices and Awareness
seen at 12:26, 16 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Findings from research exploring farmer practices, understanding and attitudes in relation to Nitrate Vulnerable Zones, based on a telephone survey and workshops, conducted in 2007.
'...Recruit more Police Officers' -- Emeka Osaji
seen at 12:26, 16 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There needs to be a substantial increase in the annual recruitment of police...
'...Make live stock farming in the UK illegal' -- David Clift
seen at 12:26, 16 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All live stock produce methan emissions these emissions are five times more...
Peter Hain
seen at 11:30, 16 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had a meeting with Peter Hain after Cabinet this morning, the PMS replied that she would not get into discussing the Prime Minister's individual meetings with Cabinet members. original...
Public Sector Pay
seen at 11:30, 16 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if, after the 3 year settlement on teachers' pay, the Government was likely to review their decision on police pay, the PMS said that people should not get drawn into comparing the two; the police award was...
Northern Rock
seen at 11:30, 16 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was going to be spending any more time on the Northern Rock issue in the next 48 hours, the PMS said that, as had been said at the lobby briefing this morning, this was something which...
MP’s Pay
seen at 11:30, 16 January in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had any views on the future, regarding MPs continuing to have the right to vote on their own pay, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said that the Leader of the House had made a statement...
Prime Minister's Questions
seen at 11:30, 16 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown will answer questions from MPs today in his weekly PMQs session beginning at 12:00 GMT.
Afternoon press briefing from 15 January 2008
seen at 11:30, 16 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: MP's Pay, Northern Rock, public sector pay and Peter Hain
Prime Minister announces new advisory body
seen at 11:30, 16 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has announced the formation of a new council aimed at transforming the way Government deals with high profile risks, from public health to transport safety, that affect all citizens.
SOCIETY: Travel & Tourism
seen at 11:30, 16 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Overseas visitors to the UK up 5%
Labour Market: Average Earnings
seen at 11:30, 16 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Pay growth steady in the year to November
Labour Market: Employment
seen at 11:30, 16 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Rate increases to 74.7%
Cc clears game/games station merger
seen at 11:28, 16 January in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) has formally cleared the completed acquisition by Game Group plc (GAME) of Games Station Limited (Gamestation).
Fifty per cent increase in organ donation possible within five years
seen at 11:24, 16 January in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The Government today announced it would back the recommendations of the Organ Donation Taskforce, which could see a 50 per cent increase in organ donation in the UK within five years - resulting in an additional...
Workers young and old benefit from record employment growth
seen at 11:22, 16 January in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Figures out today show the highest quarterly growth in the number of people in work since 1997. In the last three months 175,000 more people found a job, swelling the total to a record 29.36 million.
New ways to help manage people's debt
seen at 11:17, 16 January in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
People faced with multiple low value debts could benefit from new court measures set out in a consultation paper published by the Ministry of Justice today.
Pm calls for a better approach to the understanding and management of public risk
seen at 11:16, 16 January in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
New Risk and Regulatory Advisory Council appointed to meet the challenge
Quids in: Boosting rural communities through financial inclusion
seen at 11:13, 16 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We're launching our new financial inclusion campaign to create greater awareness of the financial services needs of rural people.

‘Quids In’ includes research ...

Respect and Responsibility: Sexual Health Strategy Second Annual Report
seen at 11:10, 16 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Sexual Health Strategy Second Annual Report
Criminal Justice Social Work Statistics 2006-07
seen at 11:10, 16 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Criminal Justice Social Work Statistics
School Teachers' Review Body (Edward Balls, Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families)
seen at 11:10, 16 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Part 1 of the 17th report of the School Teachers' Review Body (STRB) is being published today, covering a range of matters referred to them in March 2007. I am grateful for the thorough attention the STRB has...

Regional Spatial Strategy (West Midlands) (Parmjit Dhanda, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 11:10, 16 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government is today publishing the phase 1 revision to the Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) for the West Midlands. It follows the public examination...

Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (Derek Twigg, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Minister for Veterans), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 11:10, 16 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

We previously announced on 11 October 2007, [Official Report, column 42WS] the outcome, subject to consultation, of a review of the multiple injury lump sum element of the Armed Forces and Reserve Forces Compensation...

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (Derek Twigg, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Minister for Veterans), Ministry of Defence)
seen at 11:10, 16 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In the light of parliamentary and public interest in traumatic brain injuries (TBI) arising in current conflicts, I am pleased to report the status of work being conducted on this topic by the Defence Medical...

Avian Influenza (Dorset) (Hilary Benn, Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 11:10, 16 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Between 27 December and 4 January three mute swans were found in a swannery and its vicinity near Chesil Beach; preliminary reports suggest that two of the swans were still alive when located but were euthanised...

British Council Operations (Russia) (David Miliband, Secretary of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
seen at 11:10, 16 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I made clear in my Written Ministerial Statement on 12 December, and again in oral questions on 8 January, that the Russian Government's threatened action against the British Council in Russia was illegal, and...

Appointment to the Youth Justice Board (Jack Straw, Lord Chancellor, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 11:10, 16 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing with my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, the appointment of Frances Done CBE as Chair of the Youth Justice Board. The appointment will be for...

Transport Innovation Fund Pump-Priming and Development Funding (Rosie Winterton, Minister of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 11:10, 16 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In July 2005 in a written statement to the House, local authorities were invited to bid for £18 million of "pump-priming" development funding to bring forward packages of schemes that combined better...

Manchester and Stansted Airport (Ruth Kelly, Secretary of State, Department for Transport)
seen at 11:10, 16 January in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today publishing my decisions on whether Manchester and Stansted airports should remain designated for the purposes of price control under Section 40 of the Airports Act 1986. My decisions follow advice ...

Marine climate change is on the increase
seen at 04:18, 16 January in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE MARINE CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS PARTNERSHIP
Regulator publishes public benefit guidance for charities
seen at 04:02, 16 January in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Charity Commission, the independent regulator for charities in England and Wales, today publishes its general guidance for charities on public benefit.