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18 February 2008

Taxpayers' interests put first - PM
seen at 22:24, 18 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has stressed that the Government "will and always has put the interests of the taxpayer first" in dealing with the troubled Northern Rock bank.
UK to recognise independent Kosovo - PM
seen at 22:24, 18 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Britain will formally recognise Kosovo as a sovereign state following its declaration of independence from Serbia, the PM has said.
Work for your money: getting neets into employment
seen at 20:14, 18 February in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Out-of-work 18-year-olds will have to undertake at least four weeks of full time work or face losing their benefits, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions James Purnell announced today.
'...remove VAT and import duty on carbon neutral microgeneration products, i.e. solar panels.' -- David Hammond
seen at 19:11, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Remove VAT and import duty on all products that can be used for...
'...force vehicle manufacturers to make available all servicing and repair information to the public.' -- David Hammond
seen at 19:11, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Make it a legal requirement for vehicle manufacturers to make available to...
'...Abolish the ASBO and introduce a 7.30pm Curfew to all Youths under the age of 18 who have previous convictions' -- Andrea Kelly
seen at 19:11, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Its getting to the point where Yobs are taking over in every part of the UK...
'...force Trading Standards to investigate the practises of eBay & Paypal' -- Lee Warren
seen at 19:11, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a business seller on eBay, we are most concerned that the new rule...
'...Provide Breakaway Techniques Training in Schools for teens, so that if attacked, they can break free and get to safety.' -- Beverley Campbell
seen at 19:11, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I work with people with Learning Disability and was recently on this course...
'...create a traffic-free multiple user cycle route (Greenway) along the Derwent Valley, Derbyshire' -- Liz Pasteur
seen at 19:11, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The first stage from Cromford to Bakewell should be prioritised, and the...
'...Reduce the number of first class seats on trains' -- Donna Watson
seen at 19:11, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have been on long train journeys (Bristol-York and other similar distances...
'...Change the Powers of the Local Government Ombudsman' -- Vicky Gray
seen at 19:11, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I was bullied by a manager for over 12 months. I made a formal complaint to...
'...consider how the proposed ID cards may be used to reduce litter.' -- Gary Gloc
seen at 19:11, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For example, a chocolate wrapper or crisps bag would have on it a bar code...
'...force vehicle manufacturers to display vehicle faults in human readable format inside the vehicle instead of just having check engine warning lights' -- David Hammond
seen at 19:11, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Force vehicle manufacturers to display vehicle faults in human readable...
'...make teaching training for university lecturers compulsory.' -- Joseph Homsey
seen at 19:11, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Students are getting frustrated with lecturers that cannot teach their...
'...Vigorously oppose the proposal by European Commissioner McCreevy to extend the term of copyright for sound recordings.' -- Dr Andrew A. Adams
seen at 19:11, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
European Commissioner McCreevy proposes that European legislation should be...
'...Set up an Ombudsman's Office for the Farm to Retail Sector to be known as OFFTROLLEY' -- Guy Parker
seen at 19:11, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is no doubt that the dominance of the four main supermarkets is...
'...address the unacceptable levels of youth poverty in the United Kingdom' -- Ian Tasker STUC Youth Committee
seen at 19:11, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Youth poverty in the United Kingdom currently stands at 22.7% of those aged...
'...abandon plans to impose a visa requirment on South Africans visiting the UK.' -- Penelope Sukhraj-Hammerl
seen at 19:10, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
"The British government is considering plans to strip South Africa of its '...
'...Reform Government under humanitarian and egalitarian values.' -- Stephen Forrest
seen at 19:10, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
An economist mentality has eroded our nation’s assets, community identity...
'...Tax UK companys that use outsourcing companys but operate in the UK' -- Macer Lewis
seen at 19:10, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe there should be an outsourcing tax on companies that offer...
'...Make Thameslink 2000 a reality' -- Nick Hair
seen at 19:10, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Passengers on First Capital Connect, Southeastern and Southern know of the...
'...Create recycling bins outside tube stations in london' -- Dolly Montgomery
seen at 19:10, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Now that papers such as the london lite, the london paper and the metro are...
Benn announces statutory review of 2050 climate target
seen at 18:11, 18 February in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
A review of the target to reduce the UK's CO2 emissions by at least 60 per cent by 2050 will become a statutory duty under the Climate Change Bill, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn said today.
'...Nationalise the mobile phone networks' -- Frances Singer
seen at 17:08, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
End the conning of big businesses, and instead use tax money to pay for the...
'...shutdown the "Church of Scientology Mission of York" with immediate effect' -- Thomas Newton
seen at 17:08, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Despite being what most people think as a harmless fad, this "religion"-...
'...Delay the unpopular closure of any more Community hospital beds in Wiltshire until they have been shown to be surplus to requirements.' -- Nicholas Brown
seen at 17:08, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is clear that local NHS managers, in their rush to meet financial and...
'...Limit who can vote in government elections to taxpayers only' -- George James
seen at 17:07, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently, people who do not pay income tax get to say how public monies are...
'...Demand radical reform of the current laws obeyed by Social Services and radical reform within the Department of Social Services.' -- Sharon Bradford
seen at 17:07, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have heard the quote "lessons will be learnt" too many times by Social...
'...Abandon plans to split Cheshire: it should be governed from the middle' -- Anthony Powell
seen at 17:07, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The fault with Cheshire is that County Hall is way over in the west, and it'...
Volunteer frog detectives help to track frightful fungus
seen at 17:03, 18 February in Natural England (Our copy).
To help save England’s frogs, toads and newts, amateur amphibian aficionados from across the country are being trained to track a potentially deadly disease that could have a devastating effect on amphibians.
New u.s./u.k.collaboration to tackle nuclear and radiological threats
seen at 17:00, 18 February in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
New collaboration between the UK and United States will widen the geographical scope of efforts to address nuclear and radiological security and proliferation threats, Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks announced today...
Language gcse tests to be truer to life
seen at 16:59, 18 February in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Changes Will Reflect Need For Broader Communication Skills
Lord carlile report: control orders are "justifiable and proportional"
seen at 16:08, 18 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
In his third annual report on control orders, the independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, Lord Carlile of Berriew Q.C. said:
Religious Male Circumcision
seen at 16:02, 18 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Leaflets on religious male circumcision
Adjudicator publishes decision on a modification to the implementation date of proposals to discontinue fir tree primary school, north reddish infant
seen at 15:44, 18 February in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on the application by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council to change the implementation date of its proposals to discontinue Fir Tree Primary School...
Riverdance - update
seen at 15:31, 18 February in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Ro Ro ferry 6,041 ton `Riverdance' still remains firmly aground on the North Shore at Blackpool. The vessel still remains in a precarious position. Currently the vessel is maintaining a significant list to starboard...
Land registry's new guides help to safeguard against property fraud
seen at 15:30, 18 February in HM Land Registry News - national (Our copy).
Land and buildings are usually the most valuable assets people own. Because they can be sold and mortgaged to raise money, they are often attractive targets for fraudsters.
Prime Minister's press conference
seen at 13:18, 18 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister held his regular monthly press conference, accompanied by Chancellor Alistair Darling, in Downing Street at 11:00 GMT today.
Taxpayers interests put first - PM
seen at 13:18, 18 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has stressed that the Government "will and always has put the interests of the tax-payer first" in dealing with the troubled Northern Rock bank.
Are you fit to tow? - carol smillie investigates in new highways agency dvd
seen at 12:36, 18 February in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
To raise awareness of the safety risks involved when towing a caravan or trailer and the importance of ensuring you are towing safely, the Highways Agency has today launched its new safety DVD, Fit to Tow, presented...
Government plants seeds for greener, leafier communities
seen at 12:19, 18 February in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Ministers will today urge all councils to match the standards of the best to protect their local tree populations.
Appointment of a district judge - david stone
seen at 12:12, 18 February in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM the Queen has appointed David Martin Charles Stone 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...
Prime Minister's press conference
seen at 11:25, 18 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister will hold his regular monthly press conference in Downing Street at 11:00 GMT today.
Nhs makes outstanding progress in treatment of heart disease
seen at 11:19, 18 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
GOVERNMENT MEETS TARGET FOR REDUCING DEATHS FROM HEART DISEASE FIVE YEARS EARLY -
'...allow free votes on the embryology and fathers components of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill when considered by the House of Commons.' -- Phil Craig
seen at 11:14, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is a tradition when dealing with matters of conscience that MPs are...
'...impose fines on taxi drivers who use there horns to signal to waiting passengers they have arrived' -- Mark Allan
seen at 11:13, 18 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe taxi drivers should be fined for creating a nusiance (particularly...
Government gets tough on serious violence
seen at 11:12, 18 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Warning youngsters about the dangers of weapons and spotting those at risk of committing serious violence to stop them in their tracks are part of a package of actions to tackle serious violence unveiled by Home...
Growing Up in Scotland: Year 2: Results from the second year of a study following the lives of Scotland's children
seen at 11:03, 18 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Growing Up in Scotland is a major longitudinal study launched in 2005 with the aim of tracking a group of children and their families from the early years, through childhood and beyond. Funded by the Scottish Government...
Growing Up in Scotland - Sweep 2 - Topic Research Findings: Research Findings No.4/2008: Parenting styles and parental support
seen at 11:03, 18 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Research findings (of four) accompanying the full research report on Sweep 2 findings of the Growing Up in Scotland study Year 2
Growing Up in Scotland - Sweep 2 - Topic Research Findings: Research Findings No.3/2008: Issues of child health and development at ages 1-2 and 3-4 years
seen at 11:03, 18 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Research findings (of four) accompanying the full research report on Sweep 2 findings of the Growing Up in Scotland study Year 2
Growing Up in Scotland - Sweep 2 - Topic Research Findings: Research Findings No.2/2008: Experiences of pre-school education
seen at 11:03, 18 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Research findings (of four) accompanying the full research report on Sweep 2 findings of the Growing Up in Scotland study Year 2
Growing Up in Scotland - Sweep 2 - Topic Research Findings: Research Findings No.1/2008: Summary of Findings from Year 2
seen at 11:03, 18 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Research findings (of four) accompanying the full research report on Sweep 2 findings of the Growing Up in Scotland Study Year 2
Appointment of a district judge - alan willis
seen at 03:05, 18 February in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM the Queen has appointed Alan Edwin Willis 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...
Save the Children report "a development wake up call"
seen at 00:59, 18 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has warned that the world is failing in its commitment to reduce child mortality by two thirds by 2015.