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15 December 2008

Penny pinching lands driver in court
seen at 23:26, 15 December in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
A driver is over £7,000 out of pocket after being successfully prosecuted for failing to declare dangerous goods at Dover.   
Penny pinching lands driver in court
seen at 23:25, 15 December in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
A driver is over £7,000 out of pocket after being successfully prosecuted for failing to declare dangerous goods at Dover.   
Stable Palestine economy is crucial - PM
seen at 20:49, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has highlighted the building of a stable state and a flourishing economy in Palestine as crucial to securing a lasting peace settlement in the Middle East.

Speaking ahead of a UK-hosted...

Stable Palestine economy is crucial - PM
seen at 20:49, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has highlighted the building of a stable state and a flourishing economy in Palestine as crucial to securing a lasting peace settlement in the Middle East.

Speaking ahead of a UK-hosted...

Stable Palestine economy is crucial - PM
seen at 20:47, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has highlighted the building of a stable state and a flourishing economy in Palestine as crucial to securing a lasting peace settlement in the Middle East.

Speaking ahead of a UK-hosted...

Stable Palestine economy is crucial - PM
seen at 20:47, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has highlighted the building of a stable state and a flourishing economy in Palestine as crucial to securing a lasting peace settlement in the Middle East.

Speaking ahead of a UK-hosted...

Palestine Investment Forum
seen at 20:46, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Palestine Investment Forum
seen at 20:46, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Suffragan See of Kensington
seen at 20:45, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon Paul Gavin Williams, BA, to the Suffragan See of Kensington, in the Diocese of London, in succession to the Right Reverend Michael John Colclough, BA...

Suffragan See of Kensington
seen at 20:45, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon Paul Gavin Williams, BA, to the Suffragan See of Kensington, in the Diocese of London, in succession to the Right Reverend Michael John Colclough, BA...

PM statement on EU and Afghanistan
seen at 20:44, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has made a statement to Parliament covering the agreements reached at the EU Council Summit in Brussels last week and his visit to Afghanistan, India and Pakistan.

Speaking about the...

Press conference with PM and Salam Fayyad, Palestinian PM
seen at 20:44, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Transcript of a press conference given by the Prime Minister and Prime Minister Salam Fayyad of Palestine on the London Business Forum on Trade and Investment with Palestine, Downing Street, 15 December 2008.

Press conference with PM and Salam Fayyad, Palestinian PM
seen at 20:44, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Transcript of a press conference given by the Prime Minister and Prime Minister Salam Fayyad of Palestine on the London Business Forum on Trade and Investment with Palestine, Downing Street, 15 December 2008.

PM statement
seen at 20:43, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Parliament
seen at 20:43, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Parliament
seen at 20:43, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

PM statement on EU and Afghanistan
seen at 20:42, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has made a statement to Parliament covering the agreements reached at the EU Council Summit in Brussels last week and his visit to Afghanistan, India and Pakistan.

Speaking about the...

Prime Minister’s statement to the House
seen at 20:42, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has delivered a statement to the House of Commons on last week’s EU Council in Brussels as well as his trip to Afghanistan, Pakistan and India over the weekend.

A video of the ...

Prime Minister’s statement to the House
seen at 20:42, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has delivered a statement to the House of Commons on last week’s EU Council in Brussels as well as his trip to Afghanistan, Pakistan and India over the weekend.

A video of the ...

Press conference with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai
seen at 20:41, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Transcript of the Prime Minister’s press conference with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzi in Kabul, 13 December 2008.

UK will support Afghan democracy - PM

President Karzai: (Interpretation...

Morning Press Briefing from 15 December 2008
seen at 20:40, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesman on: the Post Office, Global energy conference, Heathrow.

Post Office

Asked about the Hooper Review, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) said that the...

Morning Press Briefing from 15 December 2008
seen at 20:40, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesman on: the Post Office, Global energy conference, Heathrow.

Post Office

Asked about the Hooper Review, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) said that the...

PM’s address to British troops in Afghanistan
seen at 20:40, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Transcript of the Prime Minister’s address to British troops in Helmand, Afghanistan on 13 December 2008.

PM pays tribute to British troops

Prime Minister: I wanted to come here today...

Private sewers and drains transferred to water company ownership
seen at 19:21, 15 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Approximately 200,000 kilometres of privately owned sewers and lateral drains in England will be transferred to water and sewerage companies from 2011, removing millions of householders from the risk of expensive...
Private sewers and drains transferred to water company ownership
seen at 19:21, 15 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Approximately 200,000 kilometres of privately owned sewers and lateral drains in England will be transferred to water and sewerage companies from 2011, removing millions of householders from the risk of expensive...
Highways agency says: check before you travel this winter
seen at 18:17, 15 December in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
New campaign launched urging motorists "Don't Be That Guy" this winter   
Supporting a Smarter Scotland: A consultation on supporting learners in higher education
seen at 17:00, 15 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The paper sets out a number of options on how student support in higher education could be improved in future. The Government has earmarked £30m in 2010-11 to begin the transition from loans to grants...
Scottish Marine Bill Partial Regulatory Impact Assessment
seen at 17:00, 15 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Scottish Marine Bill Partial Regulatory Impact Assessment
Scottish Government Disability Equality Scheme 2008-11: Annual Report 2008
seen at 17:00, 15 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Disability Equality Scheme, 2008 annual report.
'...request DEFRA not to allow the EU import of GM SOYBEANS for use in animal feed. Polls have shown that over 90% of the British public do not want GM PRODUCTS.' -- Vivienne Smith
seen at 16:58, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
New GM feed looks for authorisation this week News 1 December, 2008 By...
'...Introduce legislation to prosecute failed child health protection officers' -- Raymond Knight
seen at 16:58, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The case of baby P highlighted the fact that despite previous reports into...
'...make paternity pay better and fairer' -- Sara Wilson
seen at 16:58, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With living costs at an all time high, new fathers need full pay whilst on...
'...In this the 50th anniversary year of the NHS, to commission a long service medal to be awarded to all those staff who have accumulated more than 30 years continuous service in recognition of their loyal and dedicated service to the NHS.' -- Billy Cor
seen at 16:58, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Staff who have served in the NHS over a considerable period of time seem to...
'...enact a Legal Right that any person may release any information and discuss any matter with a Member of Parliament' -- Mark Roberts
seen at 16:57, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a result of the matters surrounding Damian Green, a Right needs to be...
'...abolish the use of short warned lists by the courts, and introduce a notification period of at least 2 working days for court dates' -- Jon Bowen
seen at 16:57, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Warned lists are used to fit trials into court time. Defendants, victims,...
'...Provide a central fund for all costs relating to child protection as these costs are deterring some councils from taking appropriate action to save children (Baby P)' -- Dee Murrell
seen at 16:57, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the light of the Baby P tragedy, it is believed that some councils are...
'...Make Driving Without Insurance An Automatic Custodial Offence' -- ruth melnykowicz
seen at 16:57, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To make the offences relating to vehicles not being insured an offence of...
'...lower the drinking age to 16' -- Tom Francis
seen at 16:57, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...lower the drinking age to 16' -- Tom Francis
'...Criminalise Retaliatory Eviction by Landlords' -- Trevor Perry
seen at 16:57, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To bring the law into line with most Western democracies. Examples are...
'...Get councils to have a proper out of hours repairs service for workin/rent paying tennants' -- Cheryl Brown
seen at 16:57, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It seems grossly unfair for working people to be penalised by; having to...
'...Resurrect the TSR2 Strike Bomber.' -- Steven Harris
seen at 16:57, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We ask the Prime Minister to use his good offices with the Department of...
'...not charge TAX on Fuel for Police Vehicles.' -- Paul Morton
seen at 16:57, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Police dont pay for road tax so why pay for the duty on the fuel. To...
'...Remove VAT from Motorcycle Helmets and clothing as it is Safety Equipment.' -- Steven Hodgson
seen at 16:57, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am appalled at seeing many young riders wearing totally inappropriate,...
'...Increase VAT limit for Small Businesses to 125,000.00 so small businesses can earn a wage instead of claiming benefits.' -- Mike Duffy
seen at 16:56, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Small businesses are paying VAT on a tax limit that doesnt take into account...
'...KEEP JANE HODGE HOTEL OPEN' -- scott munro
seen at 16:56, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Jane Hodge RESPITE Hotel is the only center for disabled people of all...
'...establish with immediate effect a Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction task force to look at regional variations in diagnosis and treatment amongst pregnant women' -- Dr Sandra Leaton Gray
seen at 16:56, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A significant proportion of pregnant women suffer from a debilitating...
'...scrap ID cards' -- Stephen Mackey
seen at 16:56, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The introduction of ID cards will not prevent terrorism or crime. Instead,...
'...Increase the maximum sentence for child abusers.' -- Miss Sally Read
seen at 16:56, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I believe the current guidelines for sentencing child abusers is GROSSLY...
'...require restaurants to label calories on their menus' -- Aneesa Mala
seen at 16:56, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We could benefit from knowing how many calories we eat so we can make...
'...reform the funding of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme to ensure subscription reflects risk.' -- Terry Else
seen at 16:56, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In light of the recent activation of the Financial Services Compensation...
Approach to restraint of young people to be overhauled following independent review
seen at 16:30, 15 December in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
The approach to the restraint of young people in young offender institutions, secure training centres and secure children's homes (under-18 secure estates) is to be overhauled, the Government announced today...
Independent review calls for changes to increase the safety of restraint of young people
seen at 16:30, 15 December in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE PRESS OFFICE ON BEHALF OF THE INDEPENDENT CO-CHAIRS   
Every fire service to get share of £78million to upgrade buildings
seen at 15:36, 15 December in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Each FRS to get over £1million   
Every fire service to get share of £78million to upgrade buildings
seen at 15:36, 15 December in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Each FRS to get over £1million   
Every fire service to get share of £78million to upgrade buildings
seen at 15:36, 15 December in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Each FRS to get over £1million   
Regular rail services resume after 25 year gap
seen at 15:30, 15 December in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Hourly services connecting Nottingham and Leeds running again   
Regular rail services resume after 25 year gap
seen at 15:30, 15 December in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Hourly services connecting Nottingham and Leeds running again   
Regular rail services resume after 25 year gap
seen at 15:30, 15 December in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
Hourly services connecting Nottingham and Leeds running again   
Search for man overboard in dover strait
seen at 12:51, 15 December in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
A search is currently ongoing this morning for a crewman from a reefer ship who is missing and has not been seen since midnight last night.   
Search for man overboard in dover strait
seen at 12:51, 15 December in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
A search is currently ongoing this morning for a crewman from a reefer ship who is missing and has not been seen since midnight last night.   
Search for man overboard in dover strait
seen at 12:51, 15 December in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
A search is currently ongoing this morning for a crewman from a reefer ship who is missing and has not been seen since midnight last night.   
'...provide recycle bins in public areas.' -- Rebecca Townsend
seen at 12:41, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We all need to do our bit to help reduce Global Warming. Recycling is...
'...Free urban bus travel for students upto age 18' -- Adam Tallentire
seen at 12:41, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is designed to encourage use of public transport in urban...
'...reduce the VAT on toll fees on the Severn crossings to 15% in line with the pre-budget report.' -- Peter West
seen at 12:41, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Since the Government is asking all businesses to pass on the VAT reduction...
'...Investigate the reasons for the 15p difference in the price of a litre of diesel as opposed to unleaded fuel. Before the recent increase in fuel prices, the difference between the two was only about 4p. Are diesel drivers being ripped off?' -- grah
seen at 12:41, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Investigate the reasons for the 15p difference in the price of a litre of diesel as opposed to unleaded fuel. Before the recent increase in fuel prices, the difference between the two was only about 4p. Are...
'...Save Woolworths from Closure and Create a People's Woolies...' -- George Galloway MP
seen at 11:41, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
...saving 30,000 jobs and the 700 high street stores that have been serving...
'...Urge Karzai to negotiate with Taliban' -- Anwarullah Qazi
seen at 11:41, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like to urge the Prime Minister to strongly advise and pressurize...
'...stop the 'supersizing' of Wimbledon Chase Primary School and order Merton LEA to reinvest an 18 million windfall to build new schools in the borough' -- John Owen
seen at 11:41, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Over the last 10 years, Merton Local Education Authority has sold off...
'...bring in the proposed 45% tax rate immediately; or at least in the 2008/2009 tax year' -- Margaret King
seen at 11:41, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I understand this increased rate (which in my opinion is far too low anyway...
'...introduce incentives to encourage greater use of roads by hauliers and commercials etc. between 22:00 & 07:00' -- Philip Schofield
seen at 11:41, 15 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Driving the countries roads in the small hours gives a clear indication of...
Mod introduces increased compensation for injured personnel
seen at 09:05, 15 December in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Compensation payments for the most serious injuries have been doubled to a new maximum lump sum of £570,000 today (Monday 15 December).   
Mod introduces increased compensation for injured personnel
seen at 09:05, 15 December in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Compensation payments for the most serious injuries have been doubled to a new maximum lump sum of £570,000 today (Monday 15 December).   
PM in Afghanistan
seen at 01:27, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

PM pays tribute to British troops
seen at 01:26, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The Prime Minister has paid tribute to four British troops killed in two separate explosions in Afghanistan.

The PM called the incidents “a tragic loss” and said the British people owed the...

UK will support Afghan democracy - PM
seen at 01:25, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

The UK will continue to support democracy in Afghanistan by carrying the fight to the Taliban, helping to root out corruption and contributing to “free and fair” elections, the PM has said.

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PM in Kabul
seen at 01:24, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

PM announces new anti-terror pact
seen at 01:23, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has announced a new anti-terror pact with Pakistan aimed at combatting the growing problem of terrorist groups using the country as a base to coordinate their attacks.

Speaking at a press ...

PM announces new anti-terror pact
seen at 01:22, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has announced a new anti-terror pact with Pakistan aimed at combatting the growing problem of terrorist groups using the country as a base to coordinate their attacks.

Speaking at a press ...

PM Zardari
seen at 01:21, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

PM in Islamabad
seen at 01:20, 15 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).