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26 February 2008

New casino location order laid before parliament
seen at 20:18, 26 February in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
An order allowing sixteen local authorities to license a small or large casino was laid before Parliament today by Culture Secretary Andy Burnham. The Minister also confirmed that the Government will not allow a...
Adjudicator publishes decision on proposals to vary the admissions arrangements of badshot lea village infant school, farnham, surrey
seen at 19:43, 26 February in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on the proposal to vary the admission arrangements for Badshot Lea Village Infant School, Farnham, Surrey, for September 2008.
'...abolish and ban all passenger charges for urban public transport' -- NEIL MACKENZIE
seen at 19:03, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Even here, on E-Petitions, Transport and Infrastructure is a combined...
80/20 Rural Vision Conference
seen at 18:58, 26 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Stuart Burgess, our chair and the government's Rural Advocate, will be speaking at Yorkshire and Humber and Wolds Rural Community Council’s Landmark Conference.

The...

I&DeA National sector-led forum on community cohesion and integration
seen at 18:58, 26 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Crispin Moor, our Whitehall Director, is speaking at this event designed to bring the sector together to:

shape policy development debate key issues network with peers...
Gambling
seen at 18:19, 26 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister was worried about the backlash about Manchester not getting the super casino, the PMS said it was best to wait for the announcement from Hazel Blears this afternoon before reaching any...
Truancy
seen at 18:19, 26 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister thought about new truancy figures given his policy regarding compulsory education until the age of 18, the PMS replied that his understanding was that overall absence from school was...
First Minister of Scotland
seen at 18:19, 26 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had any plans to meet with the First Minister today, the PMS said no. original source.
Swedish Prime Minister
seen at 18:19, 26 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister would be discussing with the Swedish Prime Minister, the PMS replied that the main things they were likely to discuss would be where we were in terms of live European issues, Kosovo...
MPs’ Expenses
seen at 18:19, 26 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister welcomed the speeded up timetable regarding MPs' expenses, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister thought it was a matter for the House of Commons; he had set out his views on how he...
Asylum Seekers
seen at 18:19, 26 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there was any explanation for why the numbers of failed asylum seekers had dropped, the PMS replied that what we had also seen, as Liam Byrne had pointed out this morning, was a significant increase in ...
Cabinet
seen at 18:19, 26 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) began by informing journalists that Cabinet had met for approximately one hour this morning and had been dominated by home affairs. They discussed drugs policy in advance of ...
PM welcomes Sweden to development drive
seen at 18:18, 26 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown welcomed Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt to Downing Street today where the Scandinavian leader signed up to the Millennium Development Goals "Call to Action" plan.
Morning press briefing from 26 February 2008
seen at 18:18, 26 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Cabinet, asylum seekers, MPs' expenses, Swedish Prime Minister, First Minister of Scotland, truancy and gambling
Extra £7m to boost development opportunities for specialty doctors and associate specialists
seen at 18:13, 26 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Health Minister Ann Keen today announced an extra £7m funding to boost development opportunities for Specialty and Associate Specialist doctors as part of the package of initiatives linked to the approval...
The EC Egg Marketing Standards Regulations: Explanatory Leaflet
seen at 18:01, 26 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The EC Egg Marketing Standards Regulations: Explanatory Leaflet EMR1
Commission rolls out online registration application service
seen at 17:55, 26 February in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, has begun a new online registration application service.
Healey secures tax boost to revive deprived areas
seen at 17:52, 26 February in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Measures designed to breathe new life into deprived areas came a step closer today, as Local Government Minister John Healey laid regulations in Parliament to enable the introduction of reforms to empty property...
Blears announces new regeneration drive for manchester
seen at 17:52, 26 February in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Manchester's regeneration has been given a multi-million pound boost today alongside the creation of a new ministerial group to support city leaders in bidding for further projects, Communities Secretary Hazel Blears...
'...actively campaign for good governance in Africa' -- Gbenga Badejo
seen at 17:09, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The People of Africa continue to suffer from preventable diseases, lack of...
'...instruct councils and LSP's to roll over funding for existing Neighbourhood Renewal Funding(NFR) untill LAA's and commisioning process is completed.' -- Liz Reynolds
seen at 17:09, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
All Councils are in a process of setting targets for Local Area Agreements (...
'...Encourage more community involvement to increase opportunities for everyone to get more out of life' -- Stewart Edwards
seen at 17:09, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Citizenship is now taught in schools, so hopefully in the longer term there...
'...Investigate the serious time delays it takes to the S.I.A(Security Industry Authority) to approve a man or woman there licence to work either new application or renewal' -- Marcus Gentles
seen at 17:09, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Investigate the serious time delays it takes to the S.I.A(Security Industry Authority) to approve a man or woman there licence to work either new application or renewal' -- Marcus Gentles
'...Abolish the right of a "Sole Owner" to Register his/her company a Ltd Company.' -- Barry Skelhorn
seen at 17:09, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A sole owner may register his company as a ltd company then if he wishes,...
'...Make Public the facts about ISA Mortgages' -- Paul Potterton
seen at 17:09, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If a person using an ISA to repay their Mortgage was to become Unemployed or...
'...prevent ticket agents charging excessive administration fees on top of ticket prices.' -- Phil Vintin
seen at 17:09, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I recently purchased 5 concert tickets for me and my friends. On top of the...
'...re-issue the queens silver jubilee medal' -- anthony fiske
seen at 17:09, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
in 1977 thousands of armed forces and emergency service personnel were...
'...stop the sale of american books that detail for to make illegal weapons.' -- Claire Parker
seen at 17:09, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The weapons these books describe are not leagal to own so please make the...
'...Change guidelines for windfarm installations to indicate no closer than 2km from the nearest habitable dwelling.' -- Jon Bolderson
seen at 17:09, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Health problems antagonised by intrusive, pulsating low frequency noise,...
'...detentions should be replaced with productive punishments' -- Tom Kearns
seen at 17:08, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
schools these days punish a child by making them sit in silence for upto 2...
Water voles given increased protection
seen at 17:05, 26 February in Natural England (Our copy).
Natural England welcomes increased protection for water voles and other species following a review by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC). The additional protection will come into forces on 6th April...
PM unveils "a new kind of policing"
seen at 16:18, 26 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Every household in England and Wales will be given better access to neighbourhood police teams under plans to be rolled out by April, Gordon Brown announced today.
PM welcomes Sweden to development drive
seen at 16:18, 26 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown welcomed Swedish Prime Minister Fedrik Reinfeldt to Downing Street today where the Scandinavian leader signed up to the Millennium Development Goals "Call to Action" plan.
Lowest number of asylum applications in 14 years
seen at 16:09, 26 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Quarterly Asylum, Accession Monitoring and Bulgaria and Romania statistics published today
Lowest number of asylum applications in 14 years in scotland and northern ireland
seen at 16:09, 26 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Quarterly Asylum, Accession Monitoring and Bulgaria and Romania statistics published today
Airborne dispersion trials in westminster area
seen at 16:09, 26 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
A tracer trial to study the movement of airborne material in the urban environment will be taking place in the London Borough of Westminster shortly.
Lowest number of asylum applications in 14 years in the south west and wales
seen at 16:09, 26 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Quarterly Asylum, Accession Monitoring and Bulgaria and Romania statistics published today
Ara freezes assets of convicted money launderer
seen at 15:58, 26 February in Assets Recovery Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) has been granted a Property Freezing Order over assets with an estimated net value of £202,500 held by Paul Andrew Newmarsh of Hollyhurst Grove, Solihull, West Midlands...
Driving examiner strike - candidates to attend tests
seen at 15:55, 26 February in Driving Standards Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Driving Standards Agency is urging all driving test candidates booked to take a test on Friday 29 February to turn up regardless of the threat of strike action by examiners who are members of the Public and ...
Dsa cracks down on bogus driving instructors
seen at 15:55, 26 February in Driving Standards Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is cracking down on bogus driving instructors who flout the law by illegally teaching learner drivers.
Parliament gives green light for five flagship unitaries
seen at 15:53, 26 February in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
New unitary councils in Cornwall, County Durham, Northumberland, Shropshire and Wiltshire have now received Parliamentary approval. The new-style unitary councils will pioneer new ways to empower local communities...
Blears confirms regeneration boost for blackpool
seen at 15:53, 26 February in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Blackpool is to benefit from significant Government support for future regeneration, Communities Secretary Hazel Blears confirmed today.
Government publishes alternatives to casino-led regeneration
seen at 15:53, 26 February in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
The Government has today published a new report, which shows that the benefits of regional casinos can be delivered through alternative, but equally effective, projects.
'...revoke the london lorry ban to enable freight deliveries overnight' -- Ken Stone
seen at 15:08, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
which will in turn reduce the number of deliveries during peak periods,...
'...Help for families with Childcare Costs - ALL parents, not only those on low incomes.' -- LAURA CALDER
seen at 15:08, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like the government to consider helping all families with childcare...
'...Abolish Insolvency Agency limits on payments to redundancy victims of insolvent companies.' -- Barry Skelhorn
seen at 15:08, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Having lost their jobs because of their employers incompetence, many people...
'...ban the use of artificial colours, flavours and sweeteners in prescription medicines for babies and children.' -- Ailsa Grant-Turton
seen at 15:08, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We call on the government to ban the inclusion of artificial colours,...
'...Review the way in which claims for compensation are dealt with' -- James McMahon
seen at 15:08, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It appears now that leaflet distributors can sue you for trapping their...
'...Add a "Download" tax to internet bill's' -- Paul Edmunds
seen at 15:08, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Earlier this week The Songwriters Association of Canada proposed a monthly...
Record numbers of young people are qualified for work and life as target is hit a year early
seen at 15:01, 26 February in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
The Secretary of State Ed Balls today congratulated young people, schools, colleges and those offering work-based training as new figures show that the skill level of young people in England has never been higher...
Metropolitan police authority - february meeting
seen at 13:14, 26 February in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) will be held in meeting room 1 (ground floor), 10 Dean Farrar Street, London SW1 on Thursday 28 February 2008 at 10.00 a.m.
Tax commissioners battle against tax evasion
seen at 13:10, 26 February in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Tax administrations in Australia, Canada, France, Italy, New Zealand, Sweden, United Kingdom, the United States of America, and others - all member countries of the OECD's Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) - are...
Thermo completes sale of gvi businesses
seen at 12:43, 26 February in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
Thermo Electron Manufacturing Limited (Thermo) has confirmed that it has completed the sale of two businesses owned by GV Instruments Limited (GVI), which it acquired in 2006.
National livestock markets roadshow 2008
seen at 12:40, 26 February in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) today launched the Livestock Markets Roadshow with the first of 80 visits to market towns around England, at Cirencester Market in Gloucestershire.
Animal health launches news alert service
seen at 12:40, 26 February in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Animal Health has today launched a free news alert service to help people on the move keep in touch with the latest developments on notifiable animal disease.
Major new training program to expand psychological therapies workforce
seen at 12:39, 26 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Government sets out plans to deliver £170 million investment in talking therapies
Lowest number of asylum applications in 14 years
seen at 12:33, 26 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Quarterly Asylum, Accession Monitoring and Bulgaria and Romania statistics published today
Waiting Times, Waiting Lists and Acute Activity - Quarter Ending 31 December 2007
seen at 12:27, 26 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Waiting Times, Waiting Lists and Acute Activity - Quarter Ending 31 December 2007
'...Increase Air Travel Levy by 100% to reduce air travel' -- John Szepietowski
seen at 12:15, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In an effort to reduce the carbon footprint and reduce air travel pollutions...
'...Hold a referendum on the introduction of the death penalty and the mode of execution' -- Margaret Gee
seen at 12:15, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Given that the majority of U.K. residents wish to see the death penalty...
'...Extend Mobility allowances to full time students.' -- Barry Skelhorn
seen at 12:15, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Students live on very low income with no benefit entitlement, but need to...
'...John Part to be knighted' -- Sean Nixon
seen at 12:15, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
John is a tremendous darts player who travels over 140'000 miles a year just...
Overall absence falls to record low but young people's minister urges schools, councils and parents to do more to target persistent absentees
seen at 12:07, 26 February in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Persistent absence is falling and overall absence is at a record low, as efforts to turn the tide on poor school attendance continue to show good results, the Government announced today.
Agency Workers
seen at 11:24, 26 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that reports had talked of a "heated" meeting with the Prime Minister this morning, the PMS replied that he did not recognise that description of the meeting - as we said this morning we thought it was a constructive...
Casinos
seen at 11:24, 26 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the casinos announcement would be made tomorrow, the PMS replied that people could expect the casinos announcement tomorrow. Asked if there would be a statement from the Culture Secretary, the PMS replied...
Speaker of the House
seen at 11:24, 26 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there were any comments from the Prime Minister's Five News interview on the Speaker, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that the Prime Minister was asked about the Speaker, and he said that he...
Afternoon press briefing from 25 February 2008
seen at 11:24, 26 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Speaker of the House, Casinos and Agency Workers
Economy: Business Investment
seen at 11:24, 26 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
0.5% fall in fourth quarter 2007
Extra protection for the water vole
seen at 11:18, 26 February in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The water vole will receive extra protection, Joan Ruddock, Minister for Biodiversity today announced.
'...Make it compulsory to fly the flag of the home nation or the union flag on every flag pole in the country' -- Dan Storer
seen at 11:12, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
it is a disgrace when the town flagpole doesnt even have a flag on it. it...
'...Effectively manage the wild boar population' -- Penny Williams
seen at 11:12, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Wild boar that have been re-introduced into our UK woods are increasingly...
'...Increase the Funding for the London Borough of Harrow' -- Aakash
seen at 11:12, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The L.B. of Harrow is one of the worst funded in Harrow. It receives around...
'...Save The Northern Meeting Park' -- Kristian Mackenzie
seen at 11:12, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We, the undersigned object to the short listing of the Northern Meeting Park...
'...make it law that every driving licence holder has to have eye tests every 2 years' -- sandra richards
seen at 11:12, 26 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
to make our roads safer ,compulsary eye tests are necessary for all ages
Retirement age for recorders and other fee-paid judges raised
seen at 11:08, 26 February in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
The retirement age for Recorders, Deputy High Court Judges, Deputy District Judges, and Deputy Masters and Registrars is to be raised from 65 to 70, the Lord Chancellor announced today. Jack Straw has reviewed the...
Oft seeks court order against letting agent foxtons
seen at 11:07, 26 February in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has issued High Court proceedings against Foxtons Limited seeking a declaration on the application of the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contract Regulations 1999 (UTCCRs) to certain terms in Foxtons' lettings...
Pupils in Scotland, 2007
seen at 11:02, 26 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Results of the annual pupil census in publicly funded schools in Scotland.
EU Energy Council (John Hutton, Secretary of State, Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform)
seen at 11:01, 26 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

BERR will be represented by the UK at the Energy Council in Brussels on 28 February.

There are three substantive items on the Council agenda: a policy debate on the key issues surrounding the third internal...

National Strategy for Housing in an Ageing Society: Disabled Facilities Grant (Funding) (Caroline Flint, Minister of State (Housing), Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 11:01, 26 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today the Government have launched "Lifetime Homes, Lifetime Neighbourhoods: A National Strategy for Housing an Ageing Society". This strategy addresses the challenge of ageing, and what it means for housing ...

Draft Code of Practice (Non-compliance with Biometric Registration Regulations) (Liam Byrne, Minister of State, HM Treasury)
seen at 11:01, 26 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The 2007 UK Borders Act gave the Government powers to issue identity cards to foreign nationals subject to immigration control. These new cards will confirm both a person's immigration status and their entitlement...

Deaths in Custody (Maria Eagle, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 11:01, 26 February in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In December last year I updated Parliament on the Government's review of the forum for preventing deaths in custody as one aspect of its continued commitment to bring about real changes and improvements to reduce...

Improving performance on first great western
seen at 10:51, 26 February in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Stock market/Press statement
Ofwat protects customers as new bills go out
seen at 10:48, 26 February in Water Services Regulation Authority News - national (Our copy).
To protect essential water and sewerage services for consumers and safeguard the future of those services, bills in England and Wales will rise by a little more than inflation this year.
Uk joins global nuclear energy partnership
seen at 03:03, 26 February in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The UK will take part in the global development of secure nuclear energy; Business Secretary John Hutton announced today, as the UK accepts an invitation to join the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP).