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01 September 2008

'...We the undersigned wish to make it clear that we have no confidence in Rosemary Thew's management and leadership of the DSA and call for her immediate resignation over the new MPTCs and motorcycle test.' -- alexander pinch
seen at 19:27, 1 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the new test has been in planning since early 2000 she has had sufficient...
Morning press briefing from 1 September 2008
seen at 19:19, 1 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: economy, Russia and miscellaneous.

Economy

Asked how the forthcoming series of announcements could be characterised, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS...

EU “wholly united” on Georgia crisis
seen at 19:18, 1 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The European Union is “wholly united” on the central issues of condemning Russian action in South Ossetia and arranging humanitarian aid for Georgia, the PM has said.

Speaking to reporters ...

EU “wholly united” on Georgia crisis
seen at 19:17, 1 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The European Union is “wholly united” on the central issues of condemning Russian action in South Ossetia and arranging humanitarian aid for Georgia, the PM has said.

Speaking to reporters ...

Top image - PM EU Georgia
seen at 19:16, 1 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Enhancing training for royal engineers
seen at 18:53, 1 September in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
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'...Agree to the pay rise requests made by UK Coastguard staff to bring them in line with other Emergency Services' -- David Rolfe
seen at 17:23, 1 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
UK Coastguard are currently undertaking industrial action (while maintaining...
'...Issue all Canines & Horses warrents to enable them to be serving officers in their own right' -- Sue Quant & Joan Barwell
seen at 17:23, 1 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our main aim is to get all canines & horses that are serving in UK Forces...
'...maintain the Guard s tradition of wearing bearskin hats and ignore the wishes of the extremists at Peta' -- Simon Baggs
seen at 17:23, 1 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As another attack on our traditions begins by a minority extremist...
'...establish a National Corrupt Officials Register' -- Stephen Gradwick
seen at 17:23, 1 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There should be a National Corrupt Officials Register to operate in a...
'...Introduce a UK National Children's Day' -- Jo Cameron
seen at 17:23, 1 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is to introduce a National Children s Day into the UK ; to...
'...introduce a token system for cigarette vending machines to prevent underage sales.' -- Matthew Southern
seen at 17:23, 1 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A collection of a activation token/coin from the proprietor will help...
'...consider giving Enhanced Rider Scheme status to IAM Motorcyclists.' -- Martyn Abbott
seen at 17:23, 1 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The new Enhanced Rider Scheme created by the DVLA is an attempt to provide a...
'...Lower the age of smear tests offered from 25 to 16' -- Lisa Tudor
seen at 17:23, 1 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment, a lot of doctors surgeries hold the rights to refuse a smear...
'...support the strawberry line - "Safe Paths For All" campaign' -- john beasley
seen at 17:23, 1 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Community groups from Clevedon to Cranmore in Somerset are planning to...
'...ensure the passing of the Coroners and Death Certification Bill in the next parliamentary session so that coroner s inquiries following a death from mesothelioma are carried out in a way sensitive to the needs of the bereaved.' -- David Buckle
seen at 17:23, 1 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When someone dies from mesothelioma, an asbestos related cancer, it is...
'...nationalise the arms trade and take al large proportion of their profits to spend on subsidising groups which work to help the victims of war.' -- Anne-Marie Francis
seen at 17:23, 1 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to nationalise the arms trade...
'...Move the bail hostel for sexual offenders from Aldridge' -- sarah stone
seen at 17:23, 1 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have recently found out (after my daughter was assulted) that around the...
'...Examine and revoke the unjust and one sided extradition law between the UK and USA which allows for the extradition of BRITISH CITIZENS like Gary Mckinnon and the Nat West three to the USA.' -- Jason Bowman
seen at 17:23, 1 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Examine and revoke the unjust and one sided extradition law between the UK and USA which allows for the extradition of BRITISH CITIZENS like Gary Mckinnon and the Nat West three to the USA.' -- Jason Bowman
'...Introduce a bill in parliament to limit the holders of all political offices to two terms.' -- Gerard McMullan
seen at 17:23, 1 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In small communities all should be involved in decision making. We can not...
'...Overturn NICE decision to withdraw life saving Kidney cancer on the NHS leaving people suffering to just die quietly.' -- Toby Knight
seen at 17:23, 1 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If you are not aware on the 7th August a decision was made by NICE to...
'...Review car tax policy' -- Mr Leroy Hickson
seen at 17:23, 1 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Hi I have a suggestion to ease the burden on families and allow people to...
'...call upon the Home Secretary to intervene in the current leadership crisis in the Metropolitan Police Service' -- Mashfiqul Alam
seen at 17:23, 1 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Firstly, we recognise the enormous and distinguished service Sir Ian Blair...
Enhancing training for royal engineers
seen at 16:47, 1 September in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The MoD has signed a major new deal to enhance training for the Royal School of Military Engineering (RSME) at sites in Kent, Hampshire and Oxfordshire.   
Acas urges businesses to avoid tribunal claims by establishing fair pay and grading systems
seen at 16:41, 1 September in Acas News - national (Our copy).
Acas, the employment relations service, has launched a new guide to help make businesses less vulnerable to equal pay claims through the use of job evaluation. The guide, which considers the benefits and risks of...
New courier services cover all the bases
seen at 16:16, 1 September in Office of Government Commerce News - national (Our copy).
A new set of courier services launched today, 1 September 2008, will provide buyers across the public sector with swift and easy access to an extensive range of collection, delivery and logistics solutions.  ...
'...place tighter controls on the breeding of pedigree dogs.' -- Claire Williams
seen at 15:26, 1 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We feel that dogs should not be inbred for 'cosmetic' reasons. The health...
Rural house prices through the roof?
seen at 15:18, 1 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Jo Lavis, of our Sustainable Rural Communities in the 21st Century team, has written an article for the September issue of Shelter's Roof magazine.

Jo's article

New members wanted for National Park Authorities and Broads Authority
seen at 15:18, 1 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Environment Secretary Hilary Benn is looking to appoint new members to the following National Park authorities and the Broads Authority:

Dartmoor National Park Authority

Commissioners join the care quality commission
seen at 15:16, 1 September in Care Quality Commission News - national (Our copy).
The first three Commissioners have been appointed to the Shadow Care Quality Commission, with effect from 1st September.   
Miscellaneous
seen at 15:12, 1 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if Stephen Carter would be taking on a different role, the PMS replied that as we had been making clear over the past 48 hours when this sentence in one Sunday newspaper first appeared without any substance...
Russia
seen at 15:12, 1 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister was hoping for today on Russia, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister had made his views clear in a comprehensive way in his article in the Observer yesterday. In his view it was...
Economy
seen at 15:12, 1 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how the forthcoming series of announcements could be characterised, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) replied that the Prime Minister would characterise these announcements by saying that clearly we were...
Hi-tech weapons handling system for new aircraft carriers
seen at 14:59, 1 September in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The Royal Navy is to get a hi-tech system to automate and track the movement of large quantities of munitions on board its two new aircraft carriers, thanks to a multimillion pound investment by the MoD.  &...
Don't forget next month's new tax return deadline
seen at 13:19, 1 September in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
If you fill in a Self Assessment tax return, then don't forget next month's new 31 October deadline for paper returns.   
Don't forget next month's new tax return deadline
seen at 13:19, 1 September in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
If you fill in a Self Assessment tax return, then don't forget next month's new 31 October deadline for paper returns.   
Don't miss penalties podcast
seen at 13:19, 1 September in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
HMRC has launched its latest podcasts for agents, on the new penalty regime and HMRC's services for agents.   
Don't miss penalties podcast
seen at 13:19, 1 September in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
HMRC has launched its latest podcasts for agents, on the new penalty regime and HMRC's services for agents.   
The transporters - a unique government-backed dvd to help children with autism recognise emotions to go on sale world-wide
seen at 12:26, 1 September in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
A groundbreaking teaching resource to help children with autism make sense of the world around them is to be marketed internationally, following great success in the UK.   
Rural house prices through the roof?
seen at 12:24, 1 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Jo Lavis, of our Sustainable Rural Communities in the 21st Century team, has written an article for the September issue of Shelter's Roof magazine.

Jo's article explores the...

Commission Meeting Paper: July 2008 - Rural Advocate's Report
seen at 12:24, 1 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Paper for the 12th meeting of the Commission for Rural Communities, 10 July 2008.

Raf regiment homecoming parade
seen at 12:03, 1 September in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
No 3 Squadron RAF Regiment will return from a six-month tour of duty in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan on 31 August. To mark the end of an arduous operational tour on Operation HERRICK, which saw the loss of 2 ...
Sentencing Guidelines and a Scottish Sentencing Council: Consultation and Proposals
seen at 11:57, 1 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Delivering more consistent and transparent sentencing in Scotland - Proposals for the introduction of a new system of sentencing guidelines and a Scottish Sentencing Council to develop that system.
Rural Scotland Key Facts 2008: People and Communities, Services and Lifestyle, Economy and Enterprise
seen at 11:57, 1 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Summary of key facts related to rural Scotland. Compares remote rural, accessible rural and the rest of Scotland.
External Review of Partnership Action on Tobacco and Health (PATH) - Research Findings
seen at 11:57, 1 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
PATH is delivering its high level outcome for its Stage 2 funding. PATH has delivered most of the short-term outcomes due by mid-2006. All elements of PATH s work should continue with central funding beyond autumn...
External Review of Partnership Action on Tobacco and Health (PATH)
seen at 11:57, 1 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
An external review of Phase 2 of Partnership Action on Tobacco and Health (PATH) during the autumn of 2007 in the context of the funding it receives from the Scottish Government.
External Review of ASH Scotland - Research Findings
seen at 11:57, 1 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
ASH Scotland s strengths include its evidence base, ability to form and lead coalitions, working in partnership, consistency, single focus, courage, clarity and accessibility of its messages, and independence from...
External Review of ASH Scotland
seen at 11:57, 1 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
An external review of ASH Scotland in the context of the funding it receives from the Scottish Government.
'...ensure illiterate adults with special needs have the same access to free basic skills education as every other adult.' -- Samantha McGarry
seen at 11:33, 1 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government has rightly made moves to ensure children with special needs...
'...ensure that television coverage of the Paralympics in 2012 is equal to that of the Olympics.' -- Ruth Williams
seen at 11:33, 1 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I feel that in this day and age of Equality and Diversity, disability sport...
Rural house prices through the roof? - Roof Magazine article
seen at 11:19, 1 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Jo Lavis, of our Sustainable Rural Communities in the 21st Century team, has written an article for the September issue of Shelter's...

Rural house prices through the roof?
seen at 11:19, 1 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Jo Lavis, of our Sustainable Rural Communities in the 21st Century team, has written an article for the September issue of Shelter's Roof magazine.

Jo's article explores the...

Search for man overboard off fraserburgh
seen at 11:01, 1 September in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
A search is currently underway 35 nautical miles north east of Fraserburgh after a man overboard was reported from oil standby vessel 'Grampian Hunter' at 2355 last night (Sunday).   
'...stop the intention to limit backdating of housing and council tax benefits to 3 months.' -- yvonne davies
seen at 10:26, 1 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please retain the ability to backdate benefit claims for housing benefit and...
I have just read the RA's report.  It,...
seen at 10:18, 1 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
I have just read the RA's report.  It, together with other CRC reports, helps, very effectively, to show just how much work the staff at the CRC have done, and are doing.  Overall, very impressive...
Thanks for your generous comments about our...
seen at 10:18, 1 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your generous comments about our work. We've noted your point regarding the use of 'brand'.
Government sets out tougher community work for offenders
seen at 04:33, 1 September in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Steps to further toughen up the demanding physical work offenders carry out on community payback were outlined today by Justice Minister David Hanson.