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14 February 2008

Falmouth locals rescued in south atlantic
seen at 23:56, 14 February in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
At 11 o' clock yesterday Falmouth Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) received a signal from a radio beacon alerting them to a yacht 'Brilliance' in distress in the South Atlantic.
'...remove the tax or significantly increase the tax-free allowance on redundancy payments' -- C Lynam
seen at 19:02, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current tax law for redundancy only allows up to £30,000 to be paid tax...
Time called on timeshare company
seen at 17:56, 14 February in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
A Manchester-based company which duped timeshare owners into paying fees on the basis that it had identified potential purchasers of their timeshares has been wound up in the High Court following an investigation...
'...Act to prevent the grounding on 1st july of DC3 Dakotas due to EU legislation' -- Nickolas Reeks
seen at 17:02, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It appears that the EU is interferring with the enjoyment of others again....
'...ensure a FAIR Staff and Associate Specialist (SAS) contract with improved out of hours pay than that proposed' -- Angela Geddes
seen at 17:02, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
SAS doctors and dentists provide around a third of NHS hospital care. We...
'...abandon plans to increase fuel duty in April 2008 and to abandon further rises.' -- Michael Vernoum
seen at 17:02, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
How can the Chancellor even consider for one moment increasing the cost of...
'...We, the undersigned, petition the Government to address the unacceptable levels of youth poverty in the United Kingdom' -- STUC Youth Committee
seen at 17:02, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Youth poverty in the United Kingdom currently stands at 22.7% of those aged...
'...Devolve the counties of Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear from England' -- John W. Gray
seen at 17:02, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Idemand that the Prime minister devolves the counties of Durham,...
'...lower transport and entertainment prices for students.' -- Nadia Amico
seen at 17:02, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
being able to tour our capital is being made impossible for young students...
'...Reject any proposals to introduce tag and beacon technology for motorbikes or any other vehicles.' -- Rupert Collingwood
seen at 17:02, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Over recent months the DVLA and Transport for London have been investigating...
'...Reduce the speed limit to 30 MPH on Hastings Road, Battle.' -- Tony Ellis
seen at 17:02, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current speed limit is 40MPH within the town limit of this road. This is...
'...desist from the policy of deporting minors to countries where they will be (1) in danger, (2) lack the social and family support systems necessary for their care and development or (3) where there is a lack of medical facilities to treat their illness
seen at 17:02, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are an increasing number of reports about children and young people...
'...legislate for the creation of atheist schools with an atheistic ethos to provide choice for parents' -- James Dent
seen at 17:02, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Faith schools exist for the purpose of offering parents a choice of a school...
Thanks for your comment. Yes, our Commission...
seen at 16:57, 14 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Thanks for your comment.

Yes, our Commission meetings are public meetings. At the moment, the they are split between our head office in Cheltenham and our Whitehall office in London.

The...

Commission refers convictions of gerard hodgins and danny morrison to northern ireland court of appeal
seen at 16:11, 14 February in Criminal Cases Review Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Commission has referred the convictions of Mr Gerard Hodgins and Mr Danny Morrison for false imprisonment to the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal.
Oft announces non-executive director appointments
seen at 16:00, 14 February in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT today announced the appointment of three new members to its Board as non-executive directors and the re-appointment of an existing non-executive director. These appointments have been made under the Enterprise...
Mental Health Benchmarking Project: Technical Appendix
seen at 15:58, 14 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Technical Appendix to Mental Health Benchmarking main report.
Development Planning Regulations - Determination under Section 8(1) of the Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005
seen at 15:58, 14 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Under Section 8(1) of the Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005, The Scottish Government has determined that the replacement development planning regulations are not likely to have significant environmental...
Consumer direct launches new scams reporting function
seen at 15:47, 14 February in Consumer Direct News - national (Our copy).
Consumer Direct, the government advice service, has added a new reporting function to its website to help in the fight against mass marketed scams.
Adapting to a changing climate
seen at 15:33, 14 February in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
Adapting to a changing climate The Met Office is hosting a series of workshops to explore the impacts an increasingly warm climate will have on animal and plant health in the decades ahead.
'...'make it his personal prerogative to stop the human rights abuses of The Arab Republic Of Egypt.' -- Mr.Graeme.G.M.Gillon
seen at 15:02, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Officially and in theory the human rights of Egyptian Christians are...
'...reduce the age to claim working tax credit to 23 .' -- sarah burden
seen at 15:02, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present you can only claim if you are under 25 by having a disability or...
'...Reconsider the use of the former RAF Coltishall site as a Category C prison' -- John Robert Howat
seen at 15:02, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The former RAF Coltishall site appears to have been chosen as a site for a...
'...Reduce traffic on the roads by taking a few simple and effective steps......' -- Stuart Wilson
seen at 15:02, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are a few simple and FREE steps the government can take to help free...
'...protect the sanctity of life' -- david armitage
seen at 15:02, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Request that the government repsects the sanctity of life from conception to...
'...not allowed girls under 18 to get abortions without parents consent' -- Yvonne De Martino
seen at 15:02, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To not allow girls under 18 to have an abortion without parents consent. No...
'...to charge road duty to eu migrant workers cars who are living and using there cars in the uk' -- robert eva
seen at 15:02, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
it is my belief that all eu workers cars should pay road duty, there must be...
'...Reduce the power, of Ken Livingstone and the London Majors office, who continues to change transport policy and taxation in London without it going to a democratic vote.' -- Richard Lacey
seen at 15:02, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The proposed low emissions zone and Congestion Charging scheme change to an...
'...seriously press for the establishment of a functioning ceasefire and the effective deployment of the AU/UN hybrid force in the Darfur region.' -- Neil Roberts
seen at 15:02, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Firstly: 1) Ensure the safety of all displaced persons in the internally...
'...improve the A453 in Notts' -- Louise Graham
seen at 15:02, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
every day the A453 has traffic at a stand-still for miles - this is NOT good...
'...,along with Central Government, look favourably on a request by Barrow in Furness Borough Council for funding to erect further sea defences to the beach directly in front of our residential chalet park (West Shore Park, Walney Island, Cumbria). The co
seen at 15:02, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...,along with Central Government, look favourably on a request by Barrow in Furness Borough Council for funding to erect further sea defences to the beach directly in front of our residential chalet park (West...
'...Reward private car sharing' -- Craig Chamberlain
seen at 15:02, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Hi, Our roads are congested, the environment is suffering, road users are...
'...cap benefits to a maximum of 90% of minimum wage based on a 40 hour week.' -- George james
seen at 15:02, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently in the uk we have a benefits system that rewards people who do not...
'...prevent the introduction of any tax, charge or fee where the cost of collection exceeds 10% of the revenue generated' -- Paul Spencer
seen at 15:02, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
250 years ago, Adam Smith said that the cost of collecting a tax should only...
'...Invesigate Sevenoaks Councils bending to Tescos Corporate sway. (Tescos Expansion)' -- Danny Pearson
seen at 15:02, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To the Honourable Sir, We the assigned humbly request that you intervene and...
Board appointments to the office of fair trading
seen at 14:58, 14 February in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Consumer Affairs Minister Gareth Thomas has today announced three new appointments, and one reappointment, to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) Board.
are your meetings open to the public?  Are...
seen at 14:57, 14 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
are your meetings open to the public?  Are they held at different locations across the country to enable people to attend?  If not, this would be beneficial to CRC too - your members could visit...
Thanks for your comment. Yes, our Commission...
seen at 14:57, 14 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your comment. Yes, our Commission meetings are public meetings. At the moment, the they are split between our head office in Cheltenham and our Whitehall office in London. The Commissioners...
Tessa jowell announces continued funding for 7th july assistance centre
seen at 12:36, 14 February in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
The 7th July Assistance Centre, established after the 2005 London bombings, will continue to provide support to people affected by terror attacks and other major disasters thanks to continued Government funding, ...
2008 Scottish International Summer School on School Leadership
seen at 12:24, 14 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Information on the 2008 summer school on school leadership including speakers, venue and costs.
'...ALLOW WIVES,HUSBANDS,MOTHERS AND FATHER TO VISIT MEMORIAL' -- Carol JONES
seen at 12:10, 14 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The families of soldiers killed in Iraq want to visit Basra to view the...
Gordon Brown praises young award winners
seen at 11:23, 14 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has praised the winners of the Young People of the Year Award (YOPEY) at a special reception held recently at Downing Street.
Tate Gallery Trustee
seen at 11:23, 14 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has today appointed Franck Petitgas as a Tate Trustee.
Modernising Planning Appeals: Consultation Paper
seen at 11:05, 14 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Seeks comments on proposed changes to the planning appeal system in Scotland.
Consultation On The Proposed Consolidation And Simplification Of Plant Protection And Pesticide Legislation In Scotland
seen at 11:05, 14 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation on the proposal to consolidate most of the current legislation on pesticide approval, sale and use into one set of regulations. Also the introduction of record keeping for all professional users of ...
Analysis of Consultation Responses to the Homelessness Etc (Scotland) Act 2003 - Implementation of Section 11
seen at 11:05, 14 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A report detailing an analysis to the public consultation on the implementation of the Section 11 of the homelessness etc (Scotland) Act 2003.
Vehicle excise duty evasion 2007
seen at 10:51, 14 February in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on evasion of Vehicle Excise Duty in 2007. The key results are as follows:
Road tax evasion figures published
seen at 10:51, 14 February in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Figures out today on road tax evasion show that the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) collected an estimated 98.5% of all potential revenue from road tax in 2007.
Uk vision to stay at forefront of space sector published
seen at 03:50, 14 February in British National Space Centre News - national (Our copy).
New proposals for the UK's future involvement in an increasingly competitive international space sector were today published in the UK Civil Space Strategy: 2008 - 2012 and beyond.
Appointment of president of the charity tribunal
seen at 03:02, 14 February in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
The Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP, has appointed Mrs Alison Jayne McKenna to be President of the Charity Tribunal with effect from 1 June 2008.
Applications to university at record levels
seen at 02:59, 14 February in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
UCAS figures published today show that applications to universities in England for 2008 are at an all time high. Numbers are up over 7 per cent on this time last year - that is at least 20,700 more applications...