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At 11.15 this morning (Monday) Falmouth Coastguard received a call from a fishing vessel, the 'Maria Louise' reporting that they had come across an abandoned vessel drifting 23 miles West North West from Trevose...

to ensure that the method of appointment confirms that capability and...

As a reluctant patron of the Benefits system, myself and countless others...

For every penny that pump prices rise, HM Revenue and Customs takes an extra...

Overgrown trees and hedges by junctions have caused accidents. Also people...

The UK Intellectual Property Office has today launched a consultation to assess the likely impact of Artist's Resale Right and the derogation for deceased artists on the UK art market.

The first study of its kind to provide detailed measurement of greenhouse gas emissions from farms in England has revealed�big differences from one agricultural sector to another.

The four bidders that have pre-qualified in the Government's carbon capture and storage (CCS) demonstration competition were named by Business Secretary John Hutton today. He also announced publication of a consultation...

Darzi: Giving patients more say and staff more freedom to shape high quality care round patients' needs.

A draft Constitution that enshrines the principles and values of the NHS for the future was published today for consultation by the Secretary of State for Health, Alan Johnson.

The MoD has today placed contracts valued at around £250 million with companies owning shipyards in the north west, north east and south west of England for the long-term maintenance of a fleet of navy...

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT CAR AND DESPATCH AGENCY

This action follows a seven-day period where Aquavitae had the opportunity to provide Ofwat with compelling reasons why its water supply licence should not be withdrawn. The company raised no objections.

I want the Government to give funding to Councils which will allow Primary...

All children, grandchildren, even great grandchildren of British born...

I am white and had a four month gap between jobs as was made redundant. The...

One way of doing away with or diminishing gun crime in Britain would be to...

(DES (diethylstilboestrol) is a synthetic oestrogen that was prescribed to...

The right for a disabled person to parent a child without prejudice is not...

'...legislate to protect the welfare of animals being reared for sale in supermarkets, particularly chickens, so that there is a minimum standard of welfare required which meets the 'five freedoms' of the Farm Animal...

With hawks and the mass media beating the drums of war with Iran, we the...

It was revealed recently in the New York Times that the US and the EU are...

State benefits are supposed to pay claimants a rate that is sufficient to...

Most European banks, and in the US and Canada, process cheques on the day or...

This petition is to make it easier for under 16 year olds to get a job....

We propose that smoking any tobacco-based products be made illegal without a...

There should be a ban in nurseries and schools on grooming children that...

Stop Child Allowance after third child to stop people making it a career...

Given that she poses absolutely no threat to the UK nor it's citizens, has...

There are plans to turn a great swathe of green belt land near Bristol into...

Child batterers, molestors, predators and murderers are evil to the core,...

Current legislation requires a geographic address without defining that...

The evidence for so-called global warming is to say the least contradictory...

All Asylum Seekers should only get benefit payments in the form of vouchers...

As described from Identity and Passport Service. British passports are...

All Asylum Seekers should be given a lie detector test to ensure they are...

Following the report by the OFT stating that uniforms are too expensive and...

'...Impose immediate controls on hedge funds to limit their speculation on vital areas such as banking and insurance and on commodities such as oil and foodstuffs' -- Lewis Esson

Designated Immigration Judge Alan John Olson retires on 30 June 2008.

- New employers engaged to help deliver subject-based Diplomas - New guidance to involve independent schools in Diploma

Asked if the Prime Minister saw himself as a show court player, the PMS said that if journalists didn't mind he would lob that one back over the net.Asked if the Prime Minister would attend the Wimbledon final if...

Asked if there were any meetings planned ahead of the G8 Summit and what the Prime Minister's top priorities were for the summit, the PMS said that the main issues for the G8 Summit were global economy, oil and ...

Asked if the Prime Minister would be speaking to anyone today about Zimbabwe, the PMS said that we were in close contact with both leaders in the region and our international partners. As journalists were aware, ...

Asked what the Prime Minister had to say about Alex Salmond's comments regarding Wendy Alexander's resignation, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said that any questions relating to Wendy Alexander and her departure...

Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Scotland, Zimbabwe, G8 summit and miscellaneous

Gordon Brown has paid a visit to Leatherhead Community hospital, the first hospital to be run by nurses and therapists, in conjunction with the launch of Lord Darzi's report on the future of the NHS.

The most vulnerable people in local communities stand to benefit more than ever from the support of charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises, now that a majority of England's local councils have made it...

Wildlife projects across the globe are set to benefit from a commitment to funding for the next three years, Wildlife Minister Joan Ruddock announced today.

Those who go that extra mile to tackle drug use to change lives and transform communities should be nominated for an award, Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker urged today.

The MoD have today released the Defence Estate Development Plan, which draws together strategies for the continued rationalisation, development and improvement of the estate and military accommodation over the next...

The OFT has today referred the proposed video on demand (VOD) joint venture between BBC Worldwide Limited (BBCW), ITV plc (ITV) and Channel 4 Television Corporation (Channel 4) - also known as Project 'Kangaroo' - ...

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today appointed David Marshall to be Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead.

The local planning department is trying to block an application to redevelop...

Scientific evidence shows that the use of a mobile phone (of any description...

The case today, of a man, cleared of murdering Robert McCartney, who was...

On 25th June 2008, Elliot Lowe, aged 20, lost his life to a speeding van...

Recognise The Cult of Re as an official peaceful rapidly growing religion

This request is for a change in the law to have higher criteria necessary...

We want to abolish London (Heathrow) to Paris (CDG) and London to Brussels...

Everyone in all the newspapers are running Gorden off. BUT THEY SHOULD...

Despite the Minister for Justice Ms Eagle talking about "Prices benchmarked...

We live adjacent to a Public House and are sick and tired of the behaviour...

Rather than pay 66p each towards the funding of a Royal Family those of use...

The arc between Oxford and East Anglia is an area of major growth, both...

More needs to be done , I think , to promote car sharing as a fuel-saving...

Dear Mr. Brown. We are writing to complain about the treatment of Copts at...

The practice of aromatherapy is recorded from Egyptian times, so we can...

In the 1975 referendum the 'Common Market' as it was then known was sold to...

The Equality Bill, as proposed by Harriet Harman should be modified so that...

This petition is to try to raise current Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) and...

I believe we should have a recycling bin in every fast food resturant and...

Allow indivuals who have to work part time to support their study to be paid...

Time for a major overhaul where we: *Remove CCTV camera's which have failed...

There is no increase of 5% of sign language provision over 10 years on...

"Glue traps" are arguably the worst method of pest control in terms of...

As the American government is about to force the European Union to give more...

Make private landlords more accountably for their tenants behaviour if they...

The poposal to develop an eco-town at Coltishall is ill considered for many...

I submitt that a theory test taken every 5 to 10 years by All drivers in the...

the current maximum towing width of a vehicle with a MGVW less than 3500kg...

Many transsexual men and women face prejudice every day, this comes in the...

Key to changing the situation in Zimbabwe lies mainly with South Africa....

District Judge Rhodes retired as a District Judge on 28 June 2008.

Children's Minister Beverley Hughes today announced that Sir Jim Rose has been asked to review two of the milestones set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage as part of his review of the primary curriculum.

Mike Smith has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Tote, Minister for Sport Gerry Sutcliffe announced today.

- Every week 4 people die at work in Great Britain-

Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Kitty Ussher MP, today confirmed Government plans to make it easier for families to access the affordable credit options offered by credit unions by removing the red tape restricting...

* ENGLAND'S TOP LOCAL PRIORITIES REVEALED TODAY *

Housing Minister outlines second phase of eco-towns consultation

We wish the sale of second hand used crash helmets to be prohibited. There...

The ban on learning disabilities has had a serous effect on athletes with a...

The decision to have one main hospital for West Sussex in Worthing is flawed...

This sustainable fuel is being sold at a rate which is always 2p/litre...

This document is available as a download only

Cicera Pope, of our Active and Inclusive Representation and Decision-Making team, has written this article for MJ magazine about how devolved...

Members of the Burnham on Sea, Weston-super-Mare, Cleevdon, Portishead and Sharpness Coastguard Rescue Teams will be awarded with Chief Coastguard commendations next Tuesday for their efforts during the Gloucestershire...

New NHS reform plans provide a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to make it one of the world's best health systems, the Prime Minister has said.

0.3% 3 monthly rise into April

The third anniversary of the 7 July bombings in London will be marked by a public act of remembrance and opportunities for private reflection, Tessa Jowell, the Government Minister responsible for humanitarian assistance...

Tackling waste is on the agenda at all ages, with children presenting their thoughts on the issue to Environment Minister Joan Ruddock outside No 10 Downing Street today.

Drivers planning to use the A43 in Northamptonshire during the weekend of the British Grand Prix are advised to plan their journey and keep up to date with the latest road conditions.

The OFT has revoked the consumer credit licence of Matthew St John Crossley trading as the Debt Advisory Company. Through his websites www.thedebtadvisorycompany.co.uk and www.advisorsondebt.co.uk, Mr Crossley advertised...

Provides provisional numbers of accidents and casualties (with police force and council figures), and overall Scottish trends and progress towards the casualty reduction targets for the year 2010.

An analysis of consultaion responses to Sir John Tooke's report on Modernising Medical Careers, January 2008.

This evening (Sunday) a yacht in the English Channel was unknowingly broadcasting continuously on VHF Channel 16. The signal was effectively jamming all emergency communications in mid Channel and affecting the ...

HM The Queen has appointed Simon Edward Wood to be a Circuit 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...

His Honour Judge Ensor will retire as a Circuit Judge on 30 June 2008. Notes for the Editor

His Honour Judge Farnworth will retire as a Circuit Judge on 30 June 2008.

Students in Manchester have been given the chance to ask the PM about the Government's vision for the future of public services in the UK.

Gordon brown has met top cycling stars Bradley Wiggins and Lucy Pendleton on a visit to the Manchester Velodrome.

A service has commemorated the 102 UK servicemen and women killed on duty during 2007. The service - at the Armed Forces Memorial in the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire - was attended by His Royal Highness...

Information Bulletin

As promised in my statement of January 23 2008, I am publishing today a consultation on the ways the UK could increase renewable energy in order to meet the UK's proposed share of the EU target to achieve 20 ...

The Secretary of State has today laid regulations to update the home loss payments thresholds in section 30 of the Land Compensation Act 1973 (as amended). Home loss payments are paid at a rate of 10 per cent...

The Department for Communities and Local Government has obtained approval for an advance from the contingencies fund to allow the early recruitment and appointment of the boards and senior executives with support...

In 2007, there were 6,241 recorded outstanding parking and other minor traffic violation fines incurred by diplomatic missions and international organisations in the United Kingdom. These totalled £656,275...

The majority of diplomatic missions in the United Kingdom pay the national non-domestic rates requested from them. They are obliged to pay only 6 per cent. of the total national non-domestic rates (NNDR) value...

In 2007, 20 serious offences allegedly committed by people entitled to diplomatic immunity were drawn to the attention of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. 'Serious offences' are defined as offences that would...

The "Identity and Passport Service Annual Report and Accounts 2007-08" has been laid before Parliament today and will be published shortly.

I am pleased to announce that the sixth annual report of the appointed person under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 has been laid before Parliament today. The appointed person is an independent person who scrutinises...

I have today laid before Parliament the Coroners (Amendment) Rules 2008. These rules amend rule 43 of the Coroners Rules 1984 regarding coroners' powers to make reports to prevent future deaths, and introduce...

I have received the annual report for 2007-08 of the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland which is being laid before Parliament today as a Command Paper.

Copies of the report are available...

The hon. Member for North-East Hertfordshire (Mr. Heald) has been appointed as a substitute member of the United Kingdom Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and the Assembly of Western...

Revenue and Customs Prosecutions Office (RCPO) secured three Serious Crime Prevention Orders (SCPO) today following an investigation by the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA). The ruling at Isleworth Crown Court...

Brilliant, thank you

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Rural Gloucestershire

Be nice if the link was working to the Quality Parish Updated scheme

Thanks for pointing out the broken link, it should be working now and will take you to NALC's press release about the update. We'll add a link to the updated information on their website as soon as it'...

The PM has visited Sale in Manchester to see a neighbourhood police team in action.

Health Minister Ben Bradshaw today welcomed achieving the important milestone that the 100th Trust has achieved foundation status.

Assessment system will build on improvement and drive up performance in Further Education sector

Stuart Burgess, our chair and the Government's Rural Advocate, welcomes the launch of BERR's UK Renewable Energy Strategy Consultation: "We fully support the government’...

Asked for the Prime Minister's reaction to Tam Dalyell's comments on Ministers, the PMS said that the Prime Minister's focus today was on meeting with frontline service workers and meeting people involved in their...

Asked if there was anything in particular to highlight in the report on public services, the PMS said that we had yesterday drawn peoples' attention to certain sections from the forward and the fact that next Monday...

Asked if the Prime Minister supported more video conferencing, the PMS said that the Prime Minister believed that the appropriate level of engagement should take place, dependent on the circumstances.Asked how much...

Asked if the Prime Minister intended to react to the result of the Henley by-election today, the PMS said that the Prime Minister was out and about in Manchester today at which there would be media present, so if...

Asked for the Prime Minister's reaction to Italy's suggestion to start removing EU Ambassadors from Zimbabwe, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said that we had seen the suggestion but that it was not something...

Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Zimbabwe, Henley by-election, video conferencing, Cabinet Office report on Public Services and miscellaneous

The Government's drive to deliver much needed new affordable homes and safeguard higher housing standards for 8 million social housing tenants took another step forward today as Housing Minister Caroline Flint announced...

A member of Her Majesty's Courts Service from Thames Valley has been awarded the top prize at the HMCS National Awards ceremony in London.

The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on objections by Cheshire County Council, Sandbach School and Cheshire Admissions Forum to the admission arrangements determined by Sandbach High School...

A number of recent campaigns and policies implemented by the government...

This man has earned the right to sit in the House of Lords - he was the...

Utility companies and large organisations including government, use other...

Drinking license work pretty much like a driving license, where at age of 18...

In the last 10 years over 375,000 people have been killed or seriously...

During the proceedings planning the legislation to open the Post Offices...

The governments policies for dealing with the issue of the gender pay gap...

Many businesses offer carbon-offsetting when purchasing goods and services...

One hundred exceptional school and college leavers from across England have today (Friday 27th June) been named and will take part in the Prime Minister's Global Fellowship; a program created to nurture outstanding...

Asked about the Prime Minister's mood ahead of his first year anniversary, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that the Prime Minister had been asked this question at Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) and...

Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Prime Minister's first anniversary

Investors will have more choice from October following changes to pensions rules allowing protected rights to be held in Self-Invested Personal Pensions (Sipps), Minister for Pensions Reform Mike O'Brien announced...

Insolvency Bulletin

Average house prices in England and Wales remained flat in May, showing no monthly change at £183,266, according to the latest figures from Land Registry. Annual house price growth shows a decline for ...

Average house prices in England and Wales remained flat in May, showing no monthly change at £183,266, according to the latest figures from Land Registry. Annual house price growth shows a decline for ...

I think there should be money, not just 'cares allowance', which is a...

If the monies that you are intending to spend on wind farms,would it be more...

Please note the following AOL reports, released today : One in 10...

The Government policy to close local Post Offices will be damaging to local...

Burma imprisons and murders pro-democracy activists,sometimes their children...

For the NHS to fund treatment for babies with Plagiocephaly & Brachycephaly...

Once again the Government is being pressured by the EU, this time into...

The last two local elections have shown that the people are no longer...

We're encouraging parish and town councils to play an increasingly dynamic and influential role in local government.

Today we're delighted to welcome the update to the national Quality Parish...

This document is available as a download only

Cicera Pope, of our Active and Inclusive Representation and Decision-Making team, has written this article for MJ magazine about how devolved...

Gordon Brown has outlined the next phase of public service reform as a drive for "excellence and fairness".

2008 Q1: UK deficit down again

Economy grew by 0.3% in Q1 2008

The Prime Minister today outlines a bold vision for transforming England's public services. In a Cabinet Office report "Reaching World Class: The next stage in improving public services" published today, he argues...

Five members of the Environment Agency Board have had their period of service extended or have been reappointed for a further three year term. Announcing the appointments today Environment Minister Phil Woolas ...

Main Points This Month

The Highways Agency has awarded a five-year contract for in-vehicle data logging services for its new winter service fleet to Cybit.

Today the third annual Veterans Day will be marked across the country in a series of events. The events will celebrate the contribution made by our veterans of all ages in conflicts both past and present and remember...

Encourages inspirational developments which will serve as exemplars of the highest quality.

Guidance and Application Form.

annual reports

Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, Scottish Vetting and Barring Scheme, Analysis of consultation on policy proposals for secondary legislation

The consultation provides information on a second set of standards and condition limits for healthy communities of aquatic plants and animals; as well as proposals to update the 2007 Directions. The proposed standards...

The Bill will reform and consolidate the law of arbitration which is currently outdated and incomplete. The Bill will put the vast majority of the general Scots law of arbitration into a single statute. The aim ...

A New Approach has been developed to calculate the impact of wind farm developments on the soil carbon stocks held in peats. This provides a transparent and easy to follow method for estimating the impacts of wind...

As promised in my statement of January 23 2008, I am publishing today a consultation on the ways the UK could increase renewable energy in order to meet the UK's proposed share of the EU target to achieve 20 ...

The Secretary of State has today laid regulations to update the home loss payments thresholds in section 30 of the Land Compensation Act 1973 (as amended). Home loss payments are paid at a rate of 10 per cent...

On 27 March I made a statement to the House on council tax capping for eight authorities. I announced the start of a process that could lead to capping, and said that in the following weeks we would listen carefully...

The Department for Communities and Local Government has obtained approval for an advance from the contingencies fund to allow the early recruitment and appointment of the boards and senior executives with support...

On 2 April 2008, I laid before Parliament a written ministerial statement on provisional payments under the three-year Local Authority Business Growth Incentives scheme (LABGI). I am now in a position to announce...

In 2007, there were 6,241 recorded outstanding parking and other minor traffic violation fines incurred by diplomatic missions and international organisations in the United Kingdom. These totalled £656,275...

The majority of diplomatic missions in the United Kingdom pay the national non-domestic rates requested from them. They are obliged to pay only 6 per cent. of the total national non-domestic rates (NNDR) value...

In 2007, 20 serious offences allegedly committed by people entitled to diplomatic immunity were drawn to the attention of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. 'Serious offences' are defined as offences that would...

The "Identity and Passport Service Annual Report and Accounts 2007-08" has been laid before Parliament today and will be published shortly.

I am pleased to announce that the sixth annual report of the appointed person under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 has been laid before Parliament today. The appointed person is an independent person who scrutinises...

I have today laid before Parliament the Coroners (Amendment) Rules 2008. These rules amend rule 43 of the Coroners Rules 1984 regarding coroners' powers to make reports to prevent future deaths, and introduce...

I have received the annual report for 2007-08 of the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland which is being laid before Parliament today as a Command Paper.

Copies of the report are available...

The hon. Member for North-East Hertfordshire (Mr. Heald) has been appointed as a substitute member of the United Kingdom Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and the Assembly of Western...

During 2006, in response to the continuing terrorist threat to the rail network, the Department for Transport carried out passenger screening trials to test the ability of available equipment and dogs to detect...

The so called ‘Bayeux Tapestry’ is in fact an eleventh century embroidery...

Sia licenced officers put there lifes at risk on a daily basis and should be...

We request the removal of the numerous phone boxes on our pavements as they...

How can we accept this man into our country as a bona fida representative of...

In practice this bill would bring a culture change, allowing and encouraging...

British farmers produce high quality meat and vegetables that are delivered...