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16 September 2008

Cocaine hidden in women's wigs
seen at 20:06, 16 September in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Two young UK women have been arrested in Jamaica when officers discovered £175,000 worth of cocaine in the wigs they were wearing as they attempted to board a London bound plane.   
Missing yacht found
seen at 19:59, 16 September in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The missing yacht Mardin has been found at Millendreath in Looe Bay. Coastguards received a 999 call from a local man at 1.20 pm reporting that a white yacht was going aground. The vessel has since been confirmed...
Savewoolstonhigh - epetition response
seen at 19:21, 16 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to save Woolston High School.”

Details of Petition:

“Woolston Community High School provides...

BSL-in-School - epetition response
seen at 19:20, 16 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to teach Basic British Sign Language in All schools in UK, To help aid the comunication between the future generations...

Secular-schools - epetition response
seen at 19:19, 16 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

We received a petition asking:

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to make all state funded schools in the UK secular.”

Details of Petition:

“If you believe ...

Morning press briefing from 16 September 2008
seen at 19:18, 16 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: Cabinet and economy

Cabinet

The Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) began by informing journalists that the official Cabinet met for around 45 minutes this...

Speech to the Northern Ireland Assembly
seen at 19:17, 16 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Transcript of speech given by the Prime Minister to the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Read the transcript:

Prime Minister:

Mr Speaker, Members of the Assembly.

It is an honour and a privilege...

PM calls for full NI devolution
seen at 19:15, 16 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Northern Ireland assembly members have been urged by the Prime Minister to grasp the opportunity of devolved government.

Speaking in Belfast earlier this afternoon, the Prime Minister said that prosperity...

PM calls for full NI devolution
seen at 19:14, 16 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Northern Ireland assembly members have been urged by the Prime Minister to grasp the opportunity of devolved government.

Speaking in Belfast earlier this afternoon, the Prime Minister said that prosperity...

top image - Gordon Brown
seen at 19:13, 16 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Minister to visit newcastle to discuss equality bill
seen at 19:08, 16 September in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
The first in a series of informative regional events about the new Equality Bill will be held tomorrow in Newcastle to update key stakeholders from around the region.   
Cocaine hidden in women's wigs
seen at 18:01, 16 September in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Two young UK women have been arrested in Jamaica when Customs Officers discovered £175,000 worth of cocaine in the wigs they were wearing as they attempted to board a London bound plane.   
Job Description: Rural Financial Inclusion Champion
seen at 17:16, 16 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Job Description for the role of Rural Financial Inclusion Champion.

Job Description: Senior Strategic Rural Financial Inclusion Champion
seen at 17:16, 16 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Job Description for the role of Senior Strategic Rural Financial Inclusion Champion.

Congratulations to Cllr Margaret Eaton OBE on her recent election to Chair of the LGA
seen at 17:16, 16 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Stuart Burgess, our chair and the Government's Rural Advocate, has written to Cllr Margaret Eaton OBE with our congratulations on her recent election to Chairman of the LGA.

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Have you got what it takes to put rural financial inclusion at the top of the agenda?
seen at 17:16, 16 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Are you committed to championing the financial interests of people in rural areas?

We have two roles for talented self starters, who are committed to driving forward major practical changes which...

Economy
seen at 17:04, 16 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how long the economic discussion at Cabinet lasted, the PMS replied that the discussion lasted around 30 minutes. Asked if anything specific was said about the City, aid packages and help for workers, the...
Cabinet
seen at 17:04, 16 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
The Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) began by informing journalists that the official Cabinet met for around 45 minutes this morning; the main items discussed included an update on the economy and financial markets...
Helping councils clean up: local environment quality survey is complete
seen at 16:57, 16 September in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The final part of a two year survey that assesses the quality of the local environment across England is published today.   
Cocaine hidden in women's wigs
seen at 16:05, 16 September in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Two young UK women have been arrested in Jamaica when British Customs Officers discovered £175,000 worth of cocaine in the wigs they were wearing as they attempted to board a London bound plane.   ...
New power station will transform waste into energy
seen at 15:20, 16 September in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
The Government has today announced approval of a new power station in Cheshire fuelled by waste.   
PM welcomes new Pakistani President
seen at 15:07, 16 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The newly-elected Pakistani President, Asif Ali Zardari, has met with Gordon Brown for talks this morning.

Mr Brown congratulated the President on his election as a significant step in Pakistan s democratic...

PM welcomes new Pakistani President
seen at 15:07, 16 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The newly-elected Pakistani President, Asif Ali Zardari, has met with Gordon Brown for talks this morning.

Mr Brown congratulated the President on his election as a significant step in Pakistan s democratic...

image - Pakistani President
seen at 15:06, 16 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

image - Pakistani President
seen at 15:06, 16 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

PM welcomes new Pakistani President
seen at 15:05, 16 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The newly-elected Pakistani President, Asif Ali Zardari, has met with Gordon Brown for talks this morning.

Mr Brown congratulated the President on his election as a significant step in Pakistan s democratic...

PM welcomes new Pakistani President
seen at 15:05, 16 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The newly-elected Pakistani President, Asif Ali Zardari, has met with Gordon Brown for talks this morning.

Mr Brown congratulated the President on his election as a significant step in Pakistan s democratic...

PM to address NI Assembly
seen at 15:04, 16 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Northern Ireland assembly members will be urged to grasp the opportunity of devolved government when Gordon Brown addresses Stormont later today.

The PM will also meet DUP First Minister Peter Robinson...

PM to address NI Assembly
seen at 15:04, 16 September in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Northern Ireland assembly members will be urged to grasp the opportunity of devolved government when Gordon Brown addresses Stormont later today.

The PM will also meet DUP First Minister Peter Robinson...

Scottish Budget: Draft Budget 2009-10
seen at 15:03, 16 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Draft Budget 2009-10
Scottish Budget: Draft Budget 2009-10
seen at 15:03, 16 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Draft Budget 2009-10
Msc napoli salvage work suspended during winter
seen at 13:56, 16 September in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
With the onset of autumnal storms, and following discussions with the Environment Group and Salvors, the Secretary of State's Representative, Hugh Shaw, has decided to suspend salvage operations for the remaining...
Msc napoli salvage work suspended during winter
seen at 13:56, 16 September in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
With the onset of autumnal storms, and following discussions with the Environment Group and Salvors, the Secretary of State's Representative, Hugh Shaw, has decided to suspend salvage operations for the remaining...
Economy: Inflation
seen at 13:25, 16 September in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Aug: CPI up to 4.7%. RPI down to 4.8%
Boc/ineos merger
seen at 13:22, 16 September in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally concluded that the anticipated acquisition by BOC Limited (BOC) of the chlorine packaging and distribution business of Ineos Chlor Limited (Ineos) could damage competition...
Government welcomes simplified guidelines for agricultural employers
seen at 13:17, 16 September in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Defra Ministers have welcomed the news from the Agricultural Wages Board for England and Wales that it is to take forward work to put the Agricultural Wages Order into a more user friendly format. This will make...
'match.com' for nhs and suppliers launched
seen at 13:16, 16 September in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
An online advertising service that will help 'hook up' NHS providers with healthcare suppliers was announced today by Health Minister Ben Bradshaw.   
New research collaborations for health announced
seen at 13:16, 16 September in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Two new partnerships between NHS organisations and leading universities will receive a total of £18 million to conduct research and improve care in major conditions including depression, dementia, stroke, and...
The Educational Attainment of Looked After Children - Local Authority Pilot Projects: Final Research Report
seen at 12:56, 16 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The broad aim of the research was to identify interventions that appeared to make the most differences in terms of both the educational experience and the educational outcomes of the looked after children and young...
PAN 83: Planning Advice Note: Master Planning
seen at 12:56, 16 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The PAN covers the masterplanning process from beginning to end: from understanding the need for masterplanning, to preparing, creating, processing and implementing a masterplan.
Implementation of the Aldridge Review on the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programme in Scotland: Summary Report
seen at 12:56, 16 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Seasonal Influenza review
Implementation of the Aldridge Review of the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programme in Scotland: Full Report
seen at 12:56, 16 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Implementation of the Aldridge Review of the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programme in Scotland: Full Report
Gn?Brn Airson ? ann an Alba 2007
seen at 12:56, 16 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Gaelic translation of summary Drinking Water Quality Regulator's annual report for 2007. Summarises quality across Scotland and Highland, Western Isles, Moray and Argyll and Bute
Drinking Water Quality in Scotland 2007: Annual Report by the Drinking Water Quality Regulator
seen at 12:56, 16 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The annual report of the Drinking Water Quality Regulator, dealing with water quality in Scotland during 2007
Assessment and Support for Kinship Carers of Looked After Children
seen at 12:56, 16 September in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Guidance to local authorities on the assessment and support for kinship carers of Looked After Children
£56.5 million to tackle youth crime across england
seen at 05:36, 16 September in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
More after-school patrols and street-based teams to prevent and tackle youth crime will be funded by a cash injection of almost £60 million into 69 local authority areas in every corner of England, the Government...
Misc
seen at 00:38, 16 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister saw Lady Thatcher at Chequers over the weekend, the PMS confirmed that the Prime Minister had met Lady Thatcher at Chequers. This was a longstanding, planned lunch and a private meeting...
Zimbabwe
seen at 00:38, 16 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for the Government s thoughts on the power-sharing deal, the PMS replied that we congratulated President Mbeki s efforts to broker a deal between Zanu PF and the MDC, but we would of course need to study ...
Airbus/GKN
seen at 00:38, 16 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the deal between Airbus and GKN meant that Britain was effectively out of the Airbus consortium, the PMS said it would be best to check with BERR on the matter. original source.
Ministerial Posts
seen at 00:37, 16 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if it was the Government s policy that any Labour MP who asked for nomination papers who had a role in the Government would lose their job, the PMS replied that he would be at risk of straying into party ...
Lehman Brothers
seen at 00:37, 16 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for a reaction to the news that Lehman Brothers had filed for bankruptcy, the PMS replied that we would not comment on specific firms. There had been a statement from the Financial Services Authority (FSA...
Georgia
seen at 00:37, 16 September in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked how the meeting with the Georgian Prime Minister was brought about, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that the Prime Minister met the Georgian Prime Minister in Brussels two weeks...