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08 January 2009

Statement in response to nissan's announcement
seen at 22:59, 8 January in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Responding to the announcement that Nissan are to reduce the number of people employed at Sunderland by around 1200, Business Secretary, Lord Mandelson, said: "I appreciate that this will be a tough time for...
l think it is disgusting that pension credit...
seen at 21:20, 8 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

l think it is disgusting that pension credit cannot be exported to other European countries and Winter fuel allowance. We have freedom of movement between the countries yet  English pensioners living...

l think it is disgusting that pension credit...
seen at 21:19, 8 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

l think it is disgusting that pension credit cannot be exported to other European countries and Winter fuel allowance. We have freedom of movement between the countries yet  English pensioners living...

Thanks for your comment - a good point.
seen at 21:18, 8 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your comment - a good point.
Thanks for your comment - a good point.
seen at 21:18, 8 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your comment - a good point.
Mpa committee meeting: strategic and operational policing committee
seen at 20:15, 8 January in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Strategic and Operational Policing Committee will be held in Meeting Room 1, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H 0NY on Thursday 8 January 2009 at 2.00 pm.  &...
Mpa committee meeting: strategic and operational policing committee
seen at 20:15, 8 January in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Strategic and Operational Policing Committee will be held in Meeting Room 1, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H 0NY on Thursday 8 January 2009 at 2.00 pm.  &...
'...To ensure a fair lending policy from banks with direct link to Bank of England base rates' -- Vaughn Tooze
seen at 18:46, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Whilst the Government has no direct control over banks, or their lending...
'...Regulate coal prices for domestic consumers' -- Sharon Ebanks
seen at 18:44, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Coal prices in the UK have risen by 80% since September 2008. The government...
'...introduce Double Summer Time' -- Roger Hutchinson
seen at 18:42, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are calling on the Government to renew the debate on whether to adopt a...
'...DO SOMETHING ABOUT STOPPING THE HATRED, DISCRIMINATION & ABUSE ON FACEBOOK!' -- NIAZ HUSSAIN
seen at 18:41, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
When one tries to create a group on facebook, the first message made...
'...Stop the closure of Dewsbury Neonatal Intensive Care Unit' -- Sarah Fawcett
seen at 18:39, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am campaigning to stop the closure of Dewsbury Neonatal Intensive Care...
'...Take all possible measures to ease the housing market' -- Carolyn Finbow
seen at 18:37, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
1. Suspend stamp duty on all properties of less than 500,000 value 2....
'...Refuse to take suspected terrorists from Guantanamo Bay coming to Britain' -- Roy Wallbank
seen at 18:36, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As we already have terrorists sympathisers in the UK it would be ludicrous...
'...contact the owners of the 2nd severn crossing and discuss cutting/abolishing tolls' -- David John Hooper
seen at 18:34, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present the cost of a toll is 5.40p as I and many others live in Wales...
Met office support the uk as cold spell continues
seen at 15:37, 8 January in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
Millions of people across the UK are likely to see additional help with fuel bills as the cold weather continues to affect the country.   
Met office support the uk as cold spell continues
seen at 15:37, 8 January in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
Millions of people across the UK are likely to see additional help with fuel bills as the cold weather continues to affect the country.   
Met office support the uk as cold spell continues
seen at 15:37, 8 January in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
Millions of people across the UK are likely to see additional help with fuel bills as the cold weather continues to affect the country.   
Met office support the uk as cold spell continues
seen at 15:37, 8 January in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
Millions of people across the UK are likely to see additional help with fuel bills as the cold weather continues to affect the country.   
Met office support the uk as cold spell continues
seen at 15:37, 8 January in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
Millions of people across the UK are likely to see additional help with fuel bills as the cold weather continues to affect the country.   
Beyond Social Inclusion: Towards a More Equal Society?
seen at 15:26, 8 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Nicola Lloyd, our Director of Analysis, will be attending this CRSP conference bringing together policy makers, practitioners and academics to examine the implications of inequalities for...

Rural Advocate Visit to Cumbria: Broadband in rural areas
seen at 15:25, 8 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Stuart Burgess, our chair and the Government's Rural Advocate, is visiting Cumbria to look at issues and solutions surrounding provision of access to broadband in rural areas.

Although the problem of affordable housing in...
seen at 15:23, 8 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Although the problem of affordable housing in rural areas is very acute, the eco-towns programme is definitely not the answer.  In Leicestershire, there is a 10 year supply of housing with planning...
Thanks for your comment Kevin. We'll pass this...
seen at 15:22, 8 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
Thanks for your comment Kevin. We'll pass this on to the team, so they can share it with the visit participants.
Ways to stay topped up on h20 in 2009
seen at 14:39, 8 January in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
Drinking water can help kick start the new year and help with resolutions to keep fit and lose weight, but it's not always easy to remember to drink the recognised two litres of water per day, which is why the...
Ways to stay topped up on h20 in 2009
seen at 14:39, 8 January in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
Drinking water can help kick start the new year and help with resolutions to keep fit and lose weight, but it's not always easy to remember to drink the recognised two litres of water per day, which is why the...
Ways to stay topped up on h20 in 2009
seen at 14:39, 8 January in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
Drinking water can help kick start the new year and help with resolutions to keep fit and lose weight, but it's not always easy to remember to drink the recognised two litres of water per day, which is why the...
Ways to stay topped up on h20 in 2009
seen at 14:39, 8 January in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
Drinking water can help kick start the new year and help with resolutions to keep fit and lose weight, but it's not always easy to remember to drink the recognised two litres of water per day, which is why the...
Ways to stay topped up on h20 in 2009
seen at 14:39, 8 January in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
Drinking water can help kick start the new year and help with resolutions to keep fit and lose weight, but it's not always easy to remember to drink the recognised two litres of water per day, which is why the...
Ways to stay topped up on h20 in 2009
seen at 14:39, 8 January in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
Drinking water can help kick start the new year and help with resolutions to keep fit and lose weight, but it's not always easy to remember to drink the recognised two litres of water per day, which is why the...
Ways to stay topped up on h20 in 2009
seen at 14:39, 8 January in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
Drinking water can help kick start the new year and help with resolutions to keep fit and lose weight, but it's not always easy to remember to drink the recognised two litres of water per day, which is why the...
Ways to stay topped up on h20 in 2009
seen at 14:39, 8 January in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
Drinking water can help kick start the new year and help with resolutions to keep fit and lose weight, but it's not always easy to remember to drink the recognised two litres of water per day, which is why the...
Ways to stay topped up on h20 in 2009
seen at 14:39, 8 January in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
Drinking water can help kick start the new year and help with resolutions to keep fit and lose weight, but it's not always easy to remember to drink the recognised two litres of water per day, which is why the...
Ways to stay topped up on h20 in 2009
seen at 14:39, 8 January in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
Drinking water can help kick start the new year and help with resolutions to keep fit and lose weight, but it's not always easy to remember to drink the recognised two litres of water per day, which is why the...
Ways to stay topped up on h20 in 2009
seen at 14:39, 8 January in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
Drinking water can help kick start the new year and help with resolutions to keep fit and lose weight, but it's not always easy to remember to drink the recognised two litres of water per day, which is why the...
Ways to stay topped up on h20 in 2009
seen at 14:39, 8 January in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
Drinking water can help kick start the new year and help with resolutions to keep fit and lose weight, but it's not always easy to remember to drink the recognised two litres of water per day, which is why the...
Ways to stay topped up on h20 in 2009
seen at 14:39, 8 January in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
Drinking water can help kick start the new year and help with resolutions to keep fit and lose weight, but it's not always easy to remember to drink the recognised two litres of water per day, which is why the...
Hmrc and eds confirm settlement paid in full
seen at 13:46, 8 January in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
In November 2005 HMRC and EDS signed an agreement involving an aggregate settlement of £71.25 million for issues experienced in 2003 with the IT system developed by EDS to support the 2003 launch and subsequent...
Hmrc and eds confirm settlement paid in full
seen at 13:46, 8 January in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
In November 2005 HMRC and EDS signed an agreement involving an aggregate settlement of £71.25 million for issues experienced in 2003 with the IT system developed by EDS to support the 2003 launch and subsequent...
Hmrc and eds confirm settlement paid in full
seen at 13:46, 8 January in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
In November 2005 HMRC and EDS signed an agreement involving an aggregate settlement of £71.25 million for issues experienced in 2003 with the IT system developed by EDS to support the 2003 launch and subsequent...
Hmrc and eds confirm settlement paid in full
seen at 13:46, 8 January in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
In November 2005 HMRC and EDS signed an agreement involving an aggregate settlement of £71.25 million for issues experienced in 2003 with the IT system developed by EDS to support the 2003 launch and subsequent...
Hmrc and eds confirm settlement paid in full
seen at 13:46, 8 January in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
In November 2005 HMRC and EDS signed an agreement involving an aggregate settlement of £71.25 million for issues experienced in 2003 with the IT system developed by EDS to support the 2003 launch and subsequent...
Hmrc warns of danger from scam emails
seen at 13:46, 8 January in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Fraudsters are targeting taxpayers with thousands of scam emails in the run up to the 31 January Self Assessment tax deadline HM Revenue & Customs said today. HMRC also warned the public to be aware of further...
Hmrc warns of danger from scam emails
seen at 13:46, 8 January in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Fraudsters are targeting taxpayers with thousands of scam emails in the run up to the 31 January Self Assessment tax deadline HM Revenue & Customs said today. HMRC also warned the public to be aware of further...
Hmrc warns of danger from scam emails
seen at 13:46, 8 January in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Fraudsters are targeting taxpayers with thousands of scam emails in the run up to the 31 January Self Assessment tax deadline HM Revenue & Customs said today. HMRC also warned the public to be aware of further...
Hmrc warns of danger from scam emails
seen at 13:46, 8 January in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Fraudsters are targeting taxpayers with thousands of scam emails in the run up to the 31 January Self Assessment tax deadline HM Revenue & Customs said today. HMRC also warned the public to be aware of further...
Hmrc warns of danger from scam emails
seen at 13:46, 8 January in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Fraudsters are targeting taxpayers with thousands of scam emails in the run up to the 31 January Self Assessment tax deadline HM Revenue & Customs said today. HMRC also warned the public to be aware of further...
'...abolish council tax in england and wales' -- carlo susio
seen at 12:39, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
abolish residantial tax by adding cost to general regional consumer, public...
'...Three Day Weekend for Schools and Uni' -- Ryan James Whelan
seen at 12:39, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Three Day Weekend for schools and universitys
'...help save tales of Robin Hood in nottingham' -- David Hawkins
seen at 12:39, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Tales of robin hood is to close, but this is a vital tourist attraction to...
'...Re-introduce the zero-rate corporation tax band for the first 10,000 of company profit' -- Christopher Ashton-Jones
seen at 12:38, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Up to 2006, the first 10,000 of a company's profits was zero-rated for...
'...Add Addictiveness warning labels to Caffeine Products' -- Gregor Watson
seen at 12:38, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Caffeine is a highly addictive substance, but consumers are not warned of...
'...Stop installations of underground heating to golf courses etc.' -- Geoff Higham
seen at 12:38, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
General public brainwashed to reduce carbon footprint by engaging in energy...
'...allow citizens to vote for polices instead of just parties.' -- Phil Faber
seen at 12:37, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A democracy is a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body...
'...To require the London Midland railway company to reinstate the Walsall to Wolverhampton service' -- Joshua Birch
seen at 12:37, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Londonmidland are withdrawing the popular Walsall to Wolverhampton railway...
'...Keep Kidderminster hospital radio open' -- Kristian Penzer
seen at 12:37, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Kidderminster hospital should stay open to benefit patients as they can...
'...hold a review of, or an enquiry into the privatisation of the train and bus services.' -- Terry Bedding
seen at 12:36, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A review of, or an enquiry into the outcome of the public transport services...
'...Build council houses to kick start econemy' -- Keith Moore
seen at 12:36, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is my view that the building indestry could kick start the econemy if the...
'...Pay winter fuel allowances not only to the elderly but to poor families with babies and younger children' -- Green de Siecle
seen at 12:35, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Whilst many pensioners who are relatively wealthy in many cases receive up...
'...Ensure the Change4life campaign specifies ONLY Type2 Diabetes CAN be brought on by lifestyle & Type1 cannot as it is an autoimmune disease' -- Adam Westley
seen at 12:35, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current Change4life campaign suggests that both types of Diabetes can be...
'...Provide a substantial financial fund to start-up entrepreneurs less than 30 years of age that have viable business plans, but no real assets and to further recognise that by supporting them today, they will become the lifeblood of the economy in the f
seen at 12:35, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is imperative that support is offered to the thousands of young...
'...Review and limit the profit made by companies appointed as recievers during the current economic period' -- Stewart Leach
seen at 12:34, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It would seem obscene to me that large profits are being made out of the...
'...return passenger trains and stations to the six miles of existing, double track rail lines between Kings Norton, Moseley and Moor Street Station in Birmingham city centre in the West Midlands.' -- Tim Weller
seen at 12:34, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A new, short, curving, linking line called the Bordesley Chord - connecting...
'...Officialy recognise in some form the town of Wootton Bassett.' -- N D Jones
seen at 12:34, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The people of Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire turn out constantly and...
'...not devalue the pound by printing more money.' -- Jon Collison-Cook
seen at 12:34, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Printing extra money has only one benefit - providing yet more money to...
'...Bring in a compulsory term of National Service for violent young offenders.' -- Will Macdonald
seen at 12:33, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the U.K public fear mounts as reports escalate around Britain's Gun and...
'...BanMusicLicence' -- Cora Cox
seen at 12:33, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is a sad fact that businesses have to hold a PRS Music Licence to be able...
'...Allow free home education, aid in school and work places, natural treatment from doctors for those suffering from moderate to severe phobias and anxiety disorders' -- Rebecca Scott
seen at 12:33, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Children and Adults suffering from phobias which cause moderate to severe...
'...Keep the Fox Hunting Ban' -- Debra Price
seen at 12:32, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Keep the Fox Hunting with or without hounds BANNED, also Stag Hunting and...
'...Get repeat perscriptions of Inhailers provided by the NHS' -- Emily Sarah Matthews
seen at 12:32, 8 January in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I feel that asthma, a hereditory condition passed from parent to child,...
Press Release - 'Top executives focus on rural housing crisis'
seen at 11:28, 8 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Press release to accompany the first Rural Experience visit on housing.

The Rural Experience: Rural Housing
seen at 11:27, 8 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
This Rural Experience visit is focusing on the housing crisis in rural areas. Executives from the housing, economic and finance sectors are visiting rural communities to hear directly about the issues...
The Rural Experience: Focusing on the rural housing crisis
seen at 11:27, 8 January in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We're bringing together executives from across the housing, economic and finance sectors in an attempt to help tackle the rural housing crisis.

The lack of affordable housing is one of the most...

Contract awarded to remove stern of msc napoli
seen at 09:51, 8 January in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
A major contract to remove the stern of the container vessel MSC Napoli has been awarded to the newly-established company Global Response Maritime B.V., based in The Netherlands.   
Contract awarded to remove stern of msc napoli
seen at 09:51, 8 January in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
A major contract to remove the stern of the container vessel MSC Napoli has been awarded to the newly-established company Global Response Maritime B.V., based in The Netherlands.   
Contract awarded to remove stern of msc napoli
seen at 09:51, 8 January in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
A major contract to remove the stern of the container vessel MSC Napoli has been awarded to the newly-established company Global Response Maritime B.V., based in The Netherlands.   
Maritime and coastguard agency announce new director of maritime services
seen at 09:51, 8 January in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency today announced the appointment of Philip Naylor as the new Director of Maritime Services. This post is responsible for ensuring the safety and quality of seafarers and ships under...
Maritime and coastguard agency announce new director of maritime services
seen at 09:51, 8 January in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency today announced the appointment of Philip Naylor as the new Director of Maritime Services. This post is responsible for ensuring the safety and quality of seafarers and ships under...
Maritime and coastguard agency announce new director of maritime services
seen at 09:50, 8 January in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency today announced the appointment of Philip Naylor as the new Director of Maritime Services. This post is responsible for ensuring the safety and quality of seafarers and ships under...
Mandelson gives £35m business start-up programme the green light
seen at 04:10, 8 January in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
* Support for 12,700 new businesses in the north west * A target to create 23,000 jobs over 5 years