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21 January 2008

'...Reconsider the proposal to compulsilory phase out incandescent lamp bulbs .' -- Derek Gray
seen at 19:20, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Fluorescent economy lamps are not universally suitable replacements for...
'...Legalise cannabis use and cultivation in the home,licence and regulate Amsterdam style coffeeshops.' -- Dominic Lye
seen at 19:20, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Cannabis has the effect of pacifying users as opposed to alcohol fuelled...
'...Meet and Talk to any terrorist organisation who offer a hand of Piece' -- M Gamble
seen at 19:20, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is disgraceful that the whole world is under the threat of violence from...
'...Ensure all children enjoy equal educational opportunities regardless of parental income.' -- Katie Noel
seen at 19:20, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Integrate all private schools into the state sector and open admissions to...
'...STOP UTILITY PROVIDERS INCREASING CHARGES' -- DON FAITH
seen at 19:20, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Stop the utility companies increasing the cost of fuel by 15 -20 percent...
'...Stop pre-announcing announcements by the government' -- Max Ashton
seen at 19:20, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Everyday in the media we here "today the government will announce....." As...
'...Give British People More Rights And Higher Priorities Than Immigrants!!' -- Sean Martin
seen at 19:20, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
seeing as we are the one's who have lived here all our lives surely we...
'...introduce regulation setting 'feed in tariffs' for renewable energy production, along the lines of the German model.' -- Christina West
seen at 19:20, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In Germany, electricity generated by householders and industry, using new...
'...Introduce Performance related pay for MPs' -- Richard Shannon
seen at 19:20, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To introduce performance related pay for all MPs and to cap expenses and...
'...Abolish-0700-numbers' -- Philip Adin-Atherton
seen at 19:20, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
UK callers currently pay 50p a minute or £30 an hour for the priviledge of...
'...improve transport and infrastructure for Bath' -- Philip Adin-Atherton
seen at 19:20, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
- Connecting the A46 / A36. Work towards creating an orbital dual...
'...make region-coding locks on hardware such as DVD players illegal in the UK.' -- David John Thomas
seen at 19:20, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The practice of importing software such as DVDs and video games is perfectly...
'...Retain The Facility of the Eastbourne Maternity Unit' -- Nigel Eaton
seen at 19:20, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Eastbourne is to lose its maternity unit and it is to be encompassed within...
'...Stop making working families poor by confiscating their earning and then making them apply for state handouts to get their own money back!' -- Paul Young
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We call on the government to stop the wasteful & demeaning practise of...
'...publically advise President Mwai Kibaki to allow a re-tally of the recent election in Kenya' -- Richard Hoolahan
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The recent presidential election in Kenya has caused much suffering for the...
'...regulate domestic energy prices' -- Savinder Chauhan
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The energy form nPower has this week increased electricity prices by 12.7%...
'...introduce a high tax rate on drinks companies who only sell drinks in throw away cans and bottles' -- Mike Dickenson
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
30 years ago we did not have all this rubbish on the roadside, why because...
'...Amend the current CRB system to a single universal check' -- Matt Ager
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
CRB (Criminal Record Bereau) checks exist to ensure those working with young...
'...ban the use of energy efficient lightbulbs containing a small amount of mercury.' -- helen wall
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Due to the alleged "small"amount of mercury that is contained in an energy...
'...persuade germany to adopt the young polar bears in captivity to prevent their cruel death' -- leslie mason
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
this week germany has polar bears in captivity which their mother has...
'...improve methods to evaluate the validity and relevance of animal experiments by requiring that (i) animal researchers are trained in experimental design and statistics (ii) each licence application includes references to systematic reviews of existing
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Surveys suggest that the public supports animal research providing a)it...
'...Abolish the use of the word UNLIMITED in connection with broadband services' -- Andy ORourke
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Most, if not all telephone / ISP companies offer "Unlimited" broadband and...
'...Legislate compulsory smoke alarm within All Appliances' -- V. Messina
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Legislate that ALL goods that can cause fires have built in Smoke Alarms...
'...put business studies in the curriculum for key stage 3' -- Richard Reed
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i am making a petition to put business studies in the curriculum for key...
'...exclude burglars, other intruders and trespassers from the duty of care owed by property owners and occupiers to those on their premises.' -- Richard Trahair
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Third party liability on owners and occupiers of premises and land should...
'...Give TORVILL & DEAN a knight/dame -hood please!!' -- Becky Tye
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Torvill & Dean - The Best Ice Dancers Ever. They deserve to be recognised...
'...Reduce the rate of fuel duty on diesel by at least 25 % for commercial vehicle operators' -- Jason Lewis
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like to see the current rate of fuel duty on diesel reduced by at...
'...Give financial help to Stay at Home Mums' -- Mrs Paula Blundell
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am starting this petition to try & get the same financial benefits for the...
'...Link MPs' pay at all grades to an equivalent civil service grade currently at the same pay grade.' -- John Stafferton
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently MPs vote for their own pay rise. This is seen by most workers, and...
'...Lower 'Health Food' Prices.' -- Andrew Bird
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I, believe that the Government are behind why the public will not diet as...
'...only allow people to buy pedigree dogs from reputable and accredited breeders' -- helen price
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
this may stop people buying from puppy farms, also if hey buy from...
'...have swing safety gates put on central park wallasey merseyside' -- karen mcnab
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Safety swing gates should be put on all entrances and exits to keep children...
'...make any indivicual or organisation recording any persons image by CCTV for what ever reason pay an annual licence fee for the right to record and also they must adhere to licencing regulations' -- clive anthony bryan
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The invasion of privacy in this country has now reached epidemic proportions...
'...Allow photographic copies of registers for family research.' -- David Hoey
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment each public record of Birth, Marriage or Death, costs £7, it...
'...Exempt older commercial vehicles including horse lorries from compliance with the Low Emission Zone standards in London' -- Julie Garvin
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
From Feb08,the Low Emissions Zone (LEZ)is being phased into London to reduce...
'...make changes to the dangerous dogs act .' -- richard mason
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
after a spate of dog attacks over the past few months. i would like mr brown...
'...ensure that Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Hospitals Trust reverse the decision to build a new "Super Hospital" in the trust area at the expence of closing major treatment and trama facilities at the existing Sandwell General & Birmingham City Hospita
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Plans to build a new "Super Hospital" for the Sandwell & West Birmingham...
'...privatise the NHS by making only emergency care available at a 'free at point of access' basis, and all other non-emergency treatment to be carried out in a 'means-tested' manner by insurance based private companies who will 'buy out' the NHS and all
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For an improved, more effecient health service which will allow for cheap,...
'...Provide funding for UK manned space missions' -- Michael Dawes
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To inspire a new generation into science the UK should eithier on its own or...
'...say NO to the Rushcliffe Eco-Town!' -- Oliver Mortimer
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are facing a major challenge and threat to our way of life. You may have...
'...STOP CRUSHING CARS THAT ARE SAFE TO DRIVE AND STOP CRUSHING QUAD BIKES' -- Paul Smith
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
CRUSHING CARS THAT ARE SAFE TO DRIVE AND QUAD BIKES IS A WASTE OF...
'...BUILD MORE ECO HEMP HOUSES' -- Paul Smith
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
MAKE ALL NEW HOUSES ECO HEMP HOUSES
'...Discontinue the use of and remove all existing metal manhole covers that occur on public roads' -- Ryan Tooes
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As the government and local councils are all so concerned with road safety (...
'...include testing for hepatitis C in the newly announced health check program.' -- Martin Bolton
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The detection rate for hepatitis C in this country is depressingly low...
'...make cycling more popular, with 20mph speeds, cycle training for all, & cycle networks.' -- David Kinshuck
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We know we are becoming unhealthier, and take too little exercise. There is...
'...Introduce an "Advanced driving test" for all taxi and Private hire drivers.' -- Steve Henderson
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I strongly believe as an existing taxi driver that the driving standards...
'...oppose the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill: the creation of human-animal hybrids, and other abuses of human life and human dignity, proposed therein.' -- Nicholas Griffiths
seen at 19:19, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill proposes to legalise new abuses...
Ice follows the rain
seen at 17:56, 21 January in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
Heavy rain continues to affect many parts of the UK, with northern areas experiencing particularly wet conditions on Monday.
Ipcc will not investigate bedford death: death not result of taser
seen at 17:54, 21 January in Independent Police Complaints Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has decided that the death of Justin Petty who died of knife wounds is suitable for investigation by Bedfordshire Police.
'...ABOLISH CAR TAX WITH THE CONTINUING RISE OF FUEL PRICES!!!!' -- Rachel Tyler
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As the fuel prices keep rising, its it not fair to abolish car tax as we...
'...Allow a national vote on scottish independence.' -- Martin Keatings
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This vote would only include scottish born and people currently residing in...
'...Extend (Within legal frame work) jury responsibility.' -- Edward Lynch
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The jury in trials should where appropriate and after verdict, be allowed to...
'...make mandatory in the UK the reporting of child abuse and neglect allegations and suspicions.' -- Amanda McArdle
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Compulsory reporting legislation for child abuse/neglect already exists in...
'...approve the proposed Kingsnorth Power Station in Kent providing it only starts up with CCS.' -- M. Robin Church
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We need plus power in the UK but we also need to curb GHGs to slow climate...
'...NEVER punish the CITIZENS of overseas countries for what their GOVERNMENTS decide' -- Margaret King
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many people say this country should, for instance, stop aid to a specific...
'...remove any and all (implicit and explicit) restrictions on the serving of rare meat in restaurants' -- Geoffrey Turner
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
That since the BSE fiasco in this country it has been increasingly difficult...
'...Alter commercial sea licence to a tonnage quota with no returned 'bi-catch'.' -- Roger Allerton
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Annual licence to be purchased. All fish caught to be landed,non-food fish...
'...Investigate rising Gas and Electricity price charging in the UK.' -- S Picken
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The recent price increase that we have seen in the UK will destabalise...
'...Appoint a new Motorsport Governing Body to replace the MSA' -- Nathan Marriott
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With all the changes that the MSA are bringing into regulate people who...
'...provide more funding for Chiropractic treatment.' -- Tom Clegg
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Chiropractors help thousands of people each year who've been manhandled on...
'...Maintain HIFU treatment for Prostate cancer suffers on the NHS' -- David Horsley
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence is to change its...
'...Scrap the New Deal scheme for the unemployed.' -- Tim Mickleburgh
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The New Deal scheme for the unemployed is nothing more than a form of cheap...
'...provide emigration relocation assistance services for the undersigned UK residents who would wish to leave the UK for a better life elsewhere.' -- Ian McLeod
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The undersigned people of the UK have finally had enough of mass immigration...
'...Change way civil servants pay is calculated' -- Drew Reid
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like to see Ministers award themselves a pay deal, then award the...
'...Encourage St Marys Hospital (Isle of Wight) to provide better facilities for psoriasis sufferers' -- J Faulkner
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
People on the Isle of Wight who suffer from psoriasis are having to travel...
'...instruct Ministers to ensure all former rail corridors are protected for use as transport corridors.' -- Martyn Bolt
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To ensure countrywide protection in planning and development legislation of...
'...Make Lie Detector Test Mandatory For Public Office' -- Trevor Searle
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Members of Parliament, Councillors, MEPs, should have a mandatory lie...
'...Stop with immediate effect, foreign nationals having the same rights as UK nationals in obtaining training/employment in this country if there are sufficient UK nationals in that profession to fill the posts.' -- Irene Phoenix
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In line with almost all foreign countries, if a foreign national wishes to...
'...Implement a childcare system in all primary schools which provides care before and after school as well as during holidays' -- Tina McLeod
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am a single parent and have worked both full and part time up until a year...
'...tax premiership football players 80% of their wages seeing as the amount they get is obscene and they can't even qualify for Euro 2008.' -- Charlie Barker
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
They are a joke, and they can't even get England into the European...
'...Allow the tax paying public the choice on where their contributions go.' -- Marc Ward
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It can become increasingly annoying to the tax-paying public when their tax...
'...introduce legislation to make the automatic, mandatory and ONLY punishment upon conviction of any form of election fraud, at local or national level, to be a full life means life prison sentence.' -- Keith Jones (Taxpaying Pensioner)
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Democracy in this country is under severe threat as a result of the...
'...To bring in legislation which will offer voluntary workers and members of voluntary organisations the same protection and legal rights as paid employees.' -- Ian Ross
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is hoped to provide protection against volunteers being dismissed...
'...pay more attention to those with mental health issues' -- katrina masoodi
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Upto now i've lost four friends who were, i feel, let down by the mental...
'...create a forum utilising the skills and Knowledge in Industry to ensure we stop wasting resources in puplic services' -- Joe rainert
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Britan has some of the world finest business people , not just captains of...
'...allow the continuation of First Day Marketing of residential property beyond 31st May 2008' -- Nick Salmon
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Despite massive opposition the Home Information Pack has been introduced for...
'...reduce the notice that a soldier has to give before he/she is allowed to leave' -- david mansfield
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
soldiers at the moment have to give 12 months notice after serving a...
'...Immediately ban the further production of 'low energy' fluorescent light bulbs' -- Jon Rome
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
These highly polluting, expensive to create & recycle bulbs are a danger to...
'...exclude Christian faith schools from any consideration to ban single faith schools.' -- Heather Pritchard
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It seems that the nation is losing its identity particularly in terms of...
'...Abolish the titles of "Right Honorable" and "Honorable" in British politics' -- Peter Allison
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It cannot be assumed that people in public office are any more (or less)...
'...let the general public decide on whether the payrise voted by MPs should be accepted or rejected?' -- Aftab Khan
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I think since the government has the power to decide on the annual pay rise...
'...legislate so that both public and private bodies may only increase the charges they levy to a maximum of 50% over the offical rate of inflation.' -- P Malley
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently the governments inflation figures state that inflation is running...
'...Provide local councils, down to village level, funding which will enable them to enforce the ban on dog mess in public areas.' -- Steve Smith
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Although the legislation is in place to impose fines on the owners of dogs...
'...Lower Rail Fares And Make A Child Ticket To 16 Years And Under' -- Stacy-lee Turner
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To Use pbulic transport it can be farely expensive! specailly for students...
'...Hold a public Enquiry into the System of Family Law and its impact on children’s life’s and society' -- Andrew Crayford & Mark Cousins
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We feel that the Government and/or it's relevant departments should hold a...
'...Save littlemill primary school from closure.' -- THOMAS NUTT
seen at 17:28, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Proposals to close certain primary schools in east ayrshire.
Prime Minister unveils £9 million Olympics legacy
seen at 16:36, 21 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown today launched a £9 million "International Inspiration" sports team designed to help London's 2012 Olympics leave a lasting legacy around the world.
Gordon Brown hails UK India relationship
seen at 16:36, 21 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has spoken of the "new and deepening relationship" between the UK and India at the conclusion of his two-day visit to the country.
Economy: Public Sector
seen at 16:36, 21 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
December £5.1 bn budget deficit
Do you have a local hero?
seen at 16:35, 21 January in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
Prime Minister Gordon Brown is calling on communities across the country to identify the local heroes who they believe should be honoured by the nation.
More money to help disabled workers into sustained employment
seen at 16:30, 21 January in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
More money will be available to help disabled workers move into sustained employment announced Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Peter Hain today.
David miliband and douglas alexander comment on the the humanitarian situation in gaza
seen at 16:29, 21 January in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, and the Secretary of State for International Development, Douglas Alexander, have issued a joint statement on the situation in Gaza.
Prevention of violence against women - VicHealth report
seen at 16:13, 21 January in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
31 Dec - Prevention of violence against women - VicHealth report
Criminal justice: drug and drug-related offending - AIC report
seen at 16:13, 21 January in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
3 Jan - Criminal justice: drug and drug-related offending - AIC report
Primary education aims and values - Primary Review reports
seen at 16:13, 21 January in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
18 Jan - Primary education aims and values - Primary Review reports
Adjudicator publishes decision on a variation to the admission arrangements of 4 staffordshire schools
seen at 16:04, 21 January in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published decisions on the admission arrangements of St Saviour's CE Primary School, All Saints CE School, Springfields First School and Springhead Primary School, Staffordshire...
'...Stop the sale process of DARA Rotary Wing and Components business conducted at DARA Fleetlands and DARA Almondbank and keep these sites and capabillity within the MoD' -- Gavin Toker
seen at 15:29, 21 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With military operations ongoing in Afghanistan and Iraq and the vital role...
Appointment of a district judge - patrick perusko
seen at 15:28, 21 January in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM the Queen has appointed Patrick Perusko to be a District 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 sets out priorities for higher education in the year ahead
seen at 15:24, 21 January in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Increasing the number of students in higher education, forging new relationships between employers and universities and widening participation are the key priorities laid down today by John Denham, Secretary of...
Strengthening Judicial Independence in a Modern Scotland: Analysis of written Consultation Responses
seen at 12:45, 21 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Analysis report of the consultation Stregthening Judicial Independence in a Mordern Scotland.
Evaluation of ERDF Supported Venture Capital and Loan Funds
seen at 12:45, 21 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This study provides fund level performance appraisal along with information on the effect on companies in which the fund has invested. It further examines the economic effect of the funds and their consequences ...
UK to provide aid package to India
seen at 11:48, 21 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has announced an aid package of £825 million to fund development programmes in India with a focus on health and education.
PM calls for world institutions shake-up
seen at 11:48, 21 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has called for radical reform of international institutions including the United Nations and the World Bank.
Prime Minister starts search for local heroes
seen at 11:48, 21 January in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has launched a campaign aimed at recognising the work of "local heroes" in communities throughout the UK.
Economy: Public Sector
seen at 11:48, 21 January in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Monthly: December £5.1 bn current budget deficit
Crb fee freeze for the second year running
seen at 11:37, 21 January in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Fees for criminal record checks have been frozen for the second year running. The Criminal Records Bureau is able to freeze its fees as a direct result of year-on-year efficiency savings and increasing demand for...
Northern rock
seen at 11:30, 21 January in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
HM Treasury, on behalf of the Tripartite Authorities, today announces a new financing structure that could be made available to Northern Rock and other interested parties, for a possible private sector solution ...
Housing Issues for Older People in Rural Areas
seen at 11:29, 21 January in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This think piece offers expert reflections on policy actions inferred from the evidence base on older people's housing and support needs in rural Scotland.
Ruth kelly launches £140million cycling fund
seen at 11:18, 21 January in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Cycle Training Provision for Half a Million Children by 2012
Ruth kelly launches £140million cycling fund
seen at 11:18, 21 January in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Cycle Training Provision for Half a Million Children by 2012
The Devon Pound initiative set up to assist...
seen at 10:28, 21 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

The Devon Pound initiative set up to assist people suffering from financial exclusion charges a very high interest rate for people seeking money from this Credit Union. It seems to exploit them ...

Thanks for your comment. We thought it fair that...
seen at 10:28, 21 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Thanks for your comment. We thought it fair that Devon Pound should be given a chance to respond:

"Devon Pound do not provide the loan themselves.  The loans are provided by a local...

Rural Advocate on the Politics Show
seen at 10:28, 21 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Stuart Burgess, our chair and the government's Rural Advocate, appeared on Sunday's Politics Show South West, to discuss some of the issues facing rural communities.

The...

England's neglected heathlands
seen at 03:17, 21 January in Natural England (Our copy).
The poor condition of lowland heathland across England is putting stone curlews, nightjars and sand lizards and other endangered species of animals and plants in even greater danger of extinction, warns Natural ...
High court bench retirement - the honourable mr justice gray
seen at 03:16, 21 January in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
The Honourable Mr Justice Gray will retire as a High Court Judge on 13 February 2008.