18 February 2008
Taxpayers' interests put first - PM
seen at 22:24, 18 February in
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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
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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
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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.
'...Reduce the number of first class seats on trains' -- Donna Watson
seen at 19:11, 18 February in
Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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I have been on long train journeys (Bristol-York and other similar distances...
'...Make Thameslink 2000 a reality' -- Nick Hair
seen at 19:10, 18 February in
Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Passengers on First Capital Connect, Southeastern and Southern know of the...
Benn announces statutory review of 2050 climate target
seen at 18:11, 18 February in
Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national
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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
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End the conning of big businesses, and instead use tax money to pay for the...
Volunteer frog detectives help to track frightful fungus
seen at 17:03, 18 February in
Natural England
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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
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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...
Lord carlile report: control orders are "justifiable and proportional"
seen at 16:08, 18 February in
Home Office News - national
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In his third annual report on control orders, the independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, Lord Carlile of Berriew Q.C. said:
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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GOVERNMENT MEETS TARGET FOR REDUCING DEATHS FROM HEART DISEASE FIVE YEARS EARLY -
Government gets tough on serious violence
seen at 11:12, 18 February in
Home Office News - national
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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
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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...
Appointment of a district judge - alan willis
seen at 03:05, 18 February in
Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national
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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
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Gordon Brown has warned that the world is failing in its commitment to reduce child mortality by two thirds by 2015.