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08 April 2008

Traffic officers pay visit to cubs
seen at 20:11, 8 April in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Highways Agency Traffic Officers have been explaining to Exminster Cub Scouts how they help to keep traffic moving along the South West motorway network.
Seven foreign ships under detention in the uk during march
seen at 19:31, 8 April in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that 5 foreign ships were under detention in UK ports during March 2008 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
'...recognise British Sign Language as an offical language.' -- Thomas Almond
seen at 19:10, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Deaf people have been campaiging for years to get BSL to be an offical...
'...Describe what action was taken after previous IMF warnings about the UK economy.' -- armour
seen at 19:10, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In light of the PM's statement of April 2008 that the International Monetary...
'...discourage all athletes to boycott the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Beijing Olympic Games' -- Barbara Wharrier
seen at 19:10, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
While we totally understand that all athletes have devoted years of their...
Housing boost for key workers and first-time buyers
seen at 18:27, 8 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has launched new measures aimed at helping key workers and first-time buyers to get on the property ladder.
PM and Clooney call for action on Darfur
seen at 18:27, 8 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has called for swifter progress on Darfur following a meeting with actor and activist George Clooney in Downing Street.
Efficiency Process & Guidance
seen at 18:11, 8 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Process and guidance for the 2008-2011 efficiency programme.
'...Give retired persons, in receipt of State pensions aged between 60 and 65 a higher tax allowance' -- Carol Tweedale
seen at 17:10, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the removal of the 10 pence tax band the same higher tax allowance,...
'...Rethink the governments ECO-TOWNS policy' -- Sam Lacey
seen at 17:10, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The eco-towns are mostly planed to cover green-belt land which will destroy...
PM calls for line under Diana inquest
seen at 16:22, 8 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has called for a line to be drawn following the inquest verdict into the death of Princess Diana.
PM unveils housing boost for key workers and first-time buyers
seen at 16:22, 8 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has said that he wants to do more for those need an extra hand to buy their first home, as he launched a package of new measures aimed at prospective homeowners today.
The Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005 Section 8(1) Screening Determination National Scenic Areas (NSAs) Programme
seen at 16:05, 8 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Scottish Government Rural Directorate has determined in consultation with Historic Scotland and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency that the National Scenic Areas ( NSAs) Programme is likely to have significant...
Implementation of the Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003 Annual Report to the Scottish Parliament - 2007
seen at 16:04, 8 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Report on implementation during 2007
New action plan to tackle persistent rough sleeping
seen at 15:54, 8 April in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
A new ambition for all hostels to provide access to support, training and employment within the next three years to help end persistent rough sleeping, was announced today by Housing Minister Iain Wright. The Minister...
Housing boost for key workers and first time buyers
seen at 15:54, 8 April in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
A major package of new measures to support key workers and other first time buyers into affordable homeownership, is being announced today by the Prime Minister Gordon Brown, and Housing Minister Caroline Flint.
Extra £24m funding to improve safety of trucks on international journeys
seen at 15:53, 8 April in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Goods vehicles crossing Britain's borders face tougher safety checks as Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick today announced an extra £24m to clampdown on unsafe HGVs on international journeys.
'...Have a government department to find missing children, and to keep people updated, by a monthly television programme.' -- Sheila Lonsdale
seen at 15:08, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
So many little children are going missing now days, please can we have a...
'...address safety at work' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 15:08, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
So many people are injured at work - the killing of a Preston social worker...
'...Maintain the ban on Vets charging for prescriptions' -- John Darlington
seen at 15:08, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There has been a three year moritorium on vets charging for pet...
'...come to some agreement about the US proposal to have an open - ended military presence in Iraq and ensure the plan is to stabilise the region then withdraw - with economic capacity - building, sanctions and technical support rather than bolstering for
seen at 15:08, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
AOL today reports - "Plans for future of US forces in Iraq are part of '...
'...stop public transport companies increasing fares above the rate of inflation' -- J Smith
seen at 15:08, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like the Prime Minister to make it unlawful for local bus and...
'...put more taxes towards fixing schools than towards the technology' -- pamela fredarica geargia joseph
seen at 15:08, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I go to a comprehensive school were it took over 2 months to get a light...
Denham sets out new measures to unlock the talent of england's young people
seen at 15:01, 8 April in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Creating a transparent and open admissions process is one of a range of new measures which will be announced by John Denham in a speech on widening participation at the Higher Education Funding Council for England...
Economic Wellbeing Roundtable
seen at 15:00, 8 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

‘Economic wellbeing’ is a phrase that's recently entered the language of economists and regeneration professionals.

What does it mean?

Who will deliver it...

Economic Wellbeing Roundtable: Programme
seen at 15:00, 8 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as download only

This is the programme for our 'economic wellbeing' roundtable event, hosted by our Strengthening Rural Economies team.

Companies should be punished-but there is another way
seen at 13:21, 8 April in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
The Consumer Council for Water agrees that Severn Trent Water should be penalised for deliberately misreporting customer service information to Ofwat and failing to meet Guaranteed Standards of Service, but would...
Zimbabwe
seen at 12:58, 8 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there had been any change to the situation in Zimbabwe, the PMS said that the Prime Minister had been talking about this at his press conference this morning, so the PMS referred people to the language ...
Income Tax
seen at 12:58, 8 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that David Cameron had vowed to challenge the abolishment of the 10p income tax band, the PMS said that it was not for him to respond specifically to David Cameron. More generally, it was the Prime Minister'...
Olympic Touch
seen at 12:58, 8 April in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister shared the concerns of the IOC President over the interruptions to the Olympic torch relay, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that the Prime Minister ...
Lord-Lieutenant for South Glamorgan
seen at 12:57, 8 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to appoint Dr Peter Beck DL as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for South Glamorgan upon the retirement of Captain Sir Norman Lloyd-Edwards KCVO RNR on 13 June 2008.
Morning press briefing from 7 April 2008
seen at 12:57, 8 April in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Olympic touch, income tax and Zimbabwe
New nhs projects to improve occupational health for local businesses
seen at 12:51, 8 April in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Businesses in six areas across the country are to benefit from NHS advice and support to improve the physical, mental and social well-being of their staff, health minister Ivan Lewis announced today.
Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) Consulation Paper Analysis and Final Report
seen at 12:39, 8 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) Consultation Paper Analysis and Final Report provides and overview of the consultation exercise and the responses received.
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary for Scotland: Thematic Inspection Custody Facilities
seen at 12:39, 8 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report is the result of an inspection into the custody facilities used by the police service in Scotland.
Bus passengers to be championed by watchdog
seen at 12:27, 8 April in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Ruth Kelly, Transport Secretary, today announced the creation of the first official national bus passenger champion to actively represent the millions of people who use buses in the towns, villages and cities across...
'...Achieve the removal of the 10% income tax band by raising personal allowances for 2008/9 to the mid point of the 10% income tax band for 2007/8' -- John Symons
seen at 12:17, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Simplification of the tax system by removal of the 10% band can be achieved...
'...conduct an audit of timesheet signing to coincide with government offers of a three-year pay deal to nurses/NHS workers' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 12:17, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Patients often complain of being left - one of the main reason is that...
'...Make sure the DVLA is governed correctly rather than just monitoring itself to protect drivers.' -- Susan Kelly
seen at 12:17, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The DVLA should be monitored by an independent body to protect drivers...
'...examine how the NHS can better support screening of malnutrition (pre admission)' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 12:17, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
AOL today reports that 31% of people transferred from one hospital to...
'...call for a new cross-government strategy to develop a more co-ordinated approach to providing and funding advice services in support of the "The Price of No Advice Campaign".' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 12:17, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Nearly half a million older people risk being deprived of vital financial...
'...Ban the sale of chipped printer cartridges.' -- Ian W. Rudge
seen at 12:17, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
CryptoFirewall and similar technologies allow printer manufacturers to lock...
'...To put Affirmations into primary schools' -- kenan hudaverdi
seen at 12:17, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am asking the government to take direct action and put affirmations into...
'...review the CRB disclosure section refering to "Other relevant information disclosed at the Chief Police Officer(s) discretion' -- Stephen Grimston
seen at 12:17, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Criminal Record Bureau checks are supposed to be job specific, however...
'....stop the expansion of Peasons recycling located in rural Norfolk within a quarter of a mile of East Wretham' -- Matthew Abrey
seen at 12:17, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This site labelled as WAS 03 is proposing to be used for composting,...
'...Mandate that airlines and travel agents quote only a fully inclusive price for a flight' -- Mike Taylor
seen at 12:17, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The prices quoted for international flights has become a nonsense, because...
'...widen Winwick Road, Warrington at the bend with Dam Lane (leading to Cinnamon Brow)' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 12:17, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At this point, the speed limit changes from 70 mph to 30 mph right on a bend...
Social Trends: Income & wealth
seen at 11:33, 8 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Household net wealth doubles in 20 years
Social Trends: Households & families
seen at 11:33, 8 April in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Cohabiting increases
Recently-reunited furniture friends now face loss overseas
seen at 11:28, 8 April in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
A spectacular seventeenth-century Roman Baroque cabinet, recently reunited with its long lost stand after it was discovered in a York pizza restaurant following a 20 year search, is now at risk of being taken out...
Consultation on a strategy to protect the health of honey bees
seen at 11:27, 8 April in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Defra and the Welsh Assembly Government today launched a joint consultation on a strategy to improve and protect honey bee health. Honey bees face a growing number of threats from pests and diseases.
Reappointment of baroness (brenda) dean as chairman of the covent garden market authority
seen at 11:27, 8 April in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Jeff Rooker, Minister for Sustainable Food and Farming, has re-appointed The Rt. Hon. The Baroness Dean of Thornton-le-Fylde as Chairman of the Covent Garden Market Authority.
Statistical press notice - latest national patient choice survey results
seen at 11:27, 8 April in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: Report on the National Patient Choice Survey, November 2007, England, and provisional headline results of the January 2008 survey.
Publication of dwp research report: pathways to work: in-work support: qualitative findings
seen at 11:25, 8 April in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
PREPARED BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS WORK TO WORK DIRECTORATE
Mod protects military shipwrecks as final resting places
seen at 11:18, 8 April in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The final resting places of more than 750 people who lost their lives at sea will be protected by the Ministry of Defence.
'...particpiate in and encourage the largest outdoor summer barbecue event to be held in Britain ever' -- Nick Bennett
seen at 11:18, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
After a dismal summer last year, Britain's worst for many years, I have...
'...Ensure that no more children die at this bus-stop on the A1307' -- Julia Carne
seen at 11:18, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The A1307 in Cambridgeshire is one of the county's two most lethal roads....
'...achieve genuine income tax simplification by removing the 10% band for investment income as well as earned income, and to apply the additional tax take to redistribution' -- John Symons
seen at 11:18, 8 April in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The tax system has been distorted by the removal of the 10% band on earned...
Uk leads the way in first review by un human rights council
seen at 11:13, 8 April in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
The UK's record on human rights is in the spotlight this week as it becomes one of 16 countries taking part in the first ever Universal Periodic Review (UPR) by the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. The process...
Housing, Regeneration and Planning: Research Findings No.12/2008: Householder Permitted Development: User/Design Code Scoping Study
seen at 11:12, 8 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
An investigation of the scope for a statutory User/Design Code to accompany the householder permitted development rights to be be set out in a new statutory instrument.
Householder PD User/Design Code Scoping Study
seen at 11:12, 8 April in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
An investigation of the scope for a statutory User/Design Code to accompany the householder permitted development rights to be be set out in a new statutory instrument.
New campaign to help hard working parents prepare their children for university
seen at 11:08, 8 April in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
A new campaign to help hard working parents get their kids ready for university this autumn is being launched today by Higher Education Minister Bill Rammell.
Extra £24m funding to improve safety of trucks on international journeys
seen at 10:57, 8 April in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Goods vehicles crossing Britain's borders face tougher safety checks as Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick today announced an extra £24m to clampdown on unsafe HGVs on international journeys.
Ofwat proposes £35.8 million fine on severn trent water
seen at 10:54, 8 April in Water Services Regulation Authority News - national (Our copy).
Ofwat today published its proposals to fine Severn Trent Water 3% of its turnover - a total of £35.8 million - for deliberately providing false information to the regulator and providing a poor service...
Common commencement date
seen at 10:04, 8 April in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Government has worked to ensure that important laws come into force on only two dates per year, allowing companies to plan ahead and save time and money.
You may like to follow the debate on the...
seen at 10:01, 8 April in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

You may like to follow the debate on the Guardian website:

Are green neighbourhoods achievable?

Reinventing the retirement cliff edge
seen at 04:21, 8 April in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Less than half of Britons chose the word "happy" to describe how they felt on the first day of retirement, evidence the traditional sudden stop approach no longer works for many people.
40 commando return home from afghanistan
seen at 04:16, 8 April in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The first planeload of Royal Marines from 40 Commando will touch down at Exeter Airport this afternoon, Tuesday 8th April 2008, where they will be reunited with their loved ones after a successful six-month tour...
District bench retirement - district judge edward reginald william temple
seen at 03:05, 8 April in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
District Judge Edward Temple is due to retire as a District Judge on 8 April 2008.