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09 May 2008

Foreign secretary statement on lebanon
seen at 22:33, 9 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The clashes in Lebanon over the last 48 hours are a grave concern. I have today spoken to Lebanese Prime Minister Siniora and expressed Britain's firm support for the Lebanese people and government and our desire...
Dfid - statement on burma from douglas alexander
seen at 22:20, 9 May in Department for International Development - national (Our copy).
Commenting on the situation in Burma, International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander said:
Minister for europe, jim murphy mp, changes the debate on social policy in europe
seen at 20:29, 9 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Ahead of a seminar on 12 May on Social Policy and the EU, attended by business and trade unionists, Jim Murphy said:
Burma aid blockage "unacceptable"
seen at 18:42, 9 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The blocking of aid to the victims of Cyclone Nargis in Burma is "utterly unacceptable", the Prime Minister said earlier today.
Hse safety alert: explosion risk from redundant domestic back boilers
seen at 18:29, 9 May in Health and Safety Executive News - national (Our copy).
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today issued a safety alert aimed at homeowners, tenants, landlords and heating professionals following five incidents in the last five years where redundant solid fuel ...
Our response to 'Leading Local Change'
seen at 17:12, 9 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Our response to the publication of 'Leading Local Change' by the 'Our NHS, our Future' team, which sets the context for the upcoming SHA local...

Responding to Our NHS, our future's report 'Leading Local Change'
seen at 17:12, 9 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

'Our NHS, our future' have published 'Leading Local Change', setting the context for the upcoming SHA local visions and the principles which will guide their implementation.

Quids In Symposium: Charity Bank presentation
seen at 17:12, 9 May in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

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Our Quids In Symposium brought together representatives from government and the financial sector to hear about financial inclusion projects which...

Environment Agency
seen at 16:38, 9 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if was the Prime Minister's decision to appointment Chris Smith to Chair of the Environment Agency, and did this not look like cronyism, the PMS replied that there were well established processes for making...
Burma
seen at 16:38, 9 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for more reaction on the situation in Burma, the PMS replied that on Burma, clearly this was a very significant crisis and urgent access was essential. We were pressing the Burmese authorities as a matter ...
Economy
seen at 16:38, 9 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for the Prime Minister's view on the rise in mortgage costs and house repossessions, the PMS replied that the Government's view was set out by Caroline Flint in terms of what we were doing in order to help...
Scotland
seen at 16:38, 9 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if it was correct that the Prime Minister had not replied to David Cameron's recent letter on Scotland, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that this was correct.Asked why the Prime Minister had not...
Morning press briefing from 9 May 2008
seen at 16:38, 9 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Scotland, economy, Burma and Environment Agency
European bat lyssavirus type 2 ('bat rabies') confirmed in daubenton's bat
seen at 16:32, 9 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Information Bulletin
First "summer smog" of 2008 warning
seen at 16:32, 9 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Warm, sunny, weather forecast over England and Scotland over the next few days is likely to lead to the first summer smog episode of 2008.
Defra approves gm potato trial
seen at 16:32, 9 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
After public consultation, Defra has given approval to Leeds University to conduct a research trial this year of GM potatoes. The research is on potatoes that have been genetically modified to resist infection by...
Minister welcomes roll out of 750 new esf projects to boost jobs and skills
seen at 16:30, 9 May in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
The roll out of hundreds of new European Social Fund (ESF) projects across England was welcomed today by James Plaskitt, DWP Minister for the ESF. The new projects will help thousands of people to get qualified ...
Lebanon travel advice
seen at 16:29, 9 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office today changed its Travel Advice for Lebanon. Due to ongoing violent clashes between rival groups in Beirut, the closure of Beirut International Airport and the blockage of some...
Strengthening support for home owners in current market conditions
seen at 16:22, 9 May in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
A new £10 million package of measures to support home owners who may be facing difficulties with their mortgage, is announced today by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling and Housing Minister...
Strengthening support for home owners in current market conditions
seen at 16:09, 9 May in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
A new £10 million package of measures to support home owners who may be facing difficulties with their mortgage, is announced today by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling and Housing Minister...
More 'buddy' mentors to reduce youth homelessness
seen at 16:09, 9 May in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
A new drive to 'buddy up' young people with positive role models to help prevent youth homelessness is to be announced today by Housing Minister Iain Wright.
'Good progress' on Environmental Stewardship
seen at 15:08, 9 May in Natural England (Our copy).
Over 5 million hectares of land in England, an area roughly twice the size of Wales, are now covered by schemes which aim to conserve our valuable landscape and its wildlife, according to a report published by Defra...
PM on South West tour
seen at 13:29, 9 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has begun his tour of the South West by visiting the Eden Project in Cornwall.
Fishing vessel aground in troon harbour
seen at 13:23, 9 May in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
At half past seven this morning Clyde Coastguard received a call from fishing vessel 'Oceania' reporting that they had run aground just outside of Troon Harbour with five persons on board.
Uk signs up to new global approach in protecting children from sexual abuse
seen at 12:53, 9 May in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker today stepped up the Government's commitment to the global protection of young people, having signed the Council of Europe's Convention on the Protection of Children from Sexual...
Zanzibar wins prestigious management award
seen at 12:35, 9 May in OGCbuying.solutions News - national (Our copy).
Zanzibar, the Government's strategic eMarketplace and Purchase to Pay (P2P) system, has picked up a top prize at the prestigious 2008 MCA Management Awards dinner held in London on April 28.
Buying solutions renews commercial catering warewash and kitchen waste management equipment framework agreement
seen at 12:35, 9 May in OGCbuying.solutions News - national (Our copy).
OGCbuying.solutions, an executive agency of the Office of Government Commerce in HM Treasury, has today announced the renewal of the framework agreement for Commercial Catering Warewash and Kitchen Waste Management...
Reducing re-offending statistics
seen at 12:19, 9 May in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
The number of adult re-offenders fell 7.4% from 2000 to 2005, according to adult re-offending statistics released today. This indicates that the Government is likely to have achieved its target of a 5% reduction...
Embryology Bill
seen at 11:39, 9 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for briefing on the Embryology bill, the PMS said he did not have any specific information on that at the moment. The PMS said it would be best to check with the Leader of the House. original source.
Scotland
seen at 11:39, 9 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with Wendy Alexander's comments this morning, the PMS said that the Prime Minister's position was set out very clearly in the House of Commons yesterday. We went round this course...
Northern Ireland
seen at 11:39, 9 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) began by giving the assembled press a flavour of the Prime Minister's speech that he would be making later that day. The speech would be made to an audience of American investors...
Afternoon press briefing from 8 May 2008
seen at 11:38, 9 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Northern Ireland, Scotland and Embryology Bill
Trustee of the Wallace Collection
seen at 11:38, 9 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has reappointed Sir John Ritblat as a Trustee of the Wallace Collection until 7 August 2011. Sir John is also the Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
Public Attitudes to Broadcasting in Scotland
seen at 11:18, 9 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
To assist the Scottish Broadcasting Commission in their investigations of the role for broadcasting in Scotland's cultural life and broadcast journalism in Scotland, TNS System Three was commissioned to conduct ...
International Research Findings No.13/2008: Public Attitudes to Broadcasting in Scotland
seen at 11:18, 9 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
To assist the Scottish Broadcasting Commission in their investigations fo the role for broadcasting in Scotland's cultural life and broadcast journalism in Scotland. TNS System Three was commissioned to conduct...
Evaluation of the Professional Development Programme for Educational Psychologists in Scotland
seen at 11:18, 9 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
assessment of the effectiveness and value for money of the PDP and options for improvement within the current level of funding.
Education and Training Research Findings No.36/2008: Evaluation of the Professional Development Programme for Educational Psychologists in Scotland
seen at 11:18, 9 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
evaluation of the Professional Development Programme (PDP) for the Educational Psychologists in Scotland
Consultation on the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 - Amendment Bill 2008
seen at 11:18, 9 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Consultation Paper for the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 - Amendment Bill 2008
Home Information Packs (Caroline Flint, Minister of State (Housing), Department for Communities and Local Government)
seen at 11:18, 9 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today laying amendments to the home information pack regulations to extend the temporary first day marketing provision, and to extend the temporary provision requiring HIPs to include the "lease" only and...

Future Rapid Effect System (Des Browne, Secretary of State, Scotland Office)
seen at 11:18, 9 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Future Rapid Effect System (FRES) is a long-term programme to deliver a medium weight armoured vehicle fleet with higher levels of deployability and survivability than the current fleet of in-service vehicles...

DFID Departmental Report (Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State, Department for International Development)
seen at 11:18, 9 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today laying before Parliament the Department for International Development's departmental report 2008.

Insolvency bulletin - provisional liquidator appointed to business publisher
seen at 11:15, 9 May in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
The Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform has presented a petition in the High Court to wind up Fast Track Media Limited in the public interest.
'...issue new laws making foxes protected species and make hunting them illegal' -- Alex Staniforth
seen at 10:12, 9 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Even though foxes are slightly protected from fox hunting, they are still...
'...Increase state pensions to £250 a week for all UK single pensioners.' -- Michael Thompson
seen at 10:12, 9 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Increase State Pensions to £250 a week for all UK single pensioners, with a...
'...Remove the Tax on Bio Fuel' -- James Geddes
seen at 10:12, 9 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Germany, Poland, Italy, Australia, all encourage the use of fuels such as...
'...Downsize the Government' -- Marie Morgan
seen at 10:12, 9 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is the usual rule of thumb in business and reality to downsize and save...
'...provide better facilities for recycling IT equipment and disposal of electrical goods' -- J RICHARDS
seen at 10:12, 9 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Society only learned about the dangers of CFC emissons from discarded...
Quarterly mortage and landlord possession statistics
seen at 10:09, 9 May in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
These figures show the numbers of mortgage and landlord possession actions in the county courts of England and Wales for the first quarter of 2008.
Lord darzi sets out tough rules for changes in the nhs
seen at 04:36, 9 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Five pledges will ensure that change is transparent and driven by the best evidence
Appointment of a district judge - geoffrey reed
seen at 03:15, 9 May in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM the Queen has appointed Geoffrey Charles Reed 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...