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17 February 2009

Goodwill and confidence building agreement
seen at 23:55, 17 February in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Commenting on the agreement signed in Doha Lord Malloch-Brown said;   
Very interesting but  would be nore useful...
seen at 22:51, 17 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Very interesting but  would be nore useful if the numbers were accompanied by percentages. IE you tell me that 700000 rural households live below the poverty line, you do not tell me how many households...

Subscribe to the Number 10 Newsletter
seen at 20:42, 17 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

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Number 10 Newsletter
seen at 20:41, 17 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).

Economy: Inflation
seen at 20:41, 17 February in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
CPI down to 3.0%, RPI down to 0.1%
Government announces new pig task force
seen at 20:31, 17 February in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
A new task force aimed at helping secure the future of the pig meat industry was announced by Farming Minister Jane Kennedy today.   
Get well soon - without antibiotics
seen at 20:29, 17 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Government launches campaign in fight against infections   
Over 100,000 people get back to work through local employment partnerships
seen at 20:27, 17 February in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Over 100,000 people have been helped back into work through the Government's pioneering Local Employment Partnerships (LEPs), Minister for Employment Tony McNulty will announce today.   
Fromelles wwi graves excavation contract announced
seen at 20:17, 17 February in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The UK's Veterans Minister Kevan Jones and his Australian counterpart, Minister for Defence Science and Personnel Warren Snowdon, today announced that Oxford Archaeology had been awarded the contract to undertake...
It Pays to Look After Your Workforce: Introductory Information on Wellbeing at Work - Why, How and Who?
seen at 20:07, 17 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
information leaflet for employers
Hm revenue & customs interest rates
seen at 18:59, 17 February in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Interest rates charged on late payments and paid on overpayments for corporation tax quarterly instalment payments (QIPs) and also early payments of corporation tax not due by instalments have now been cut, HM Revenue...
'...ban any form of religious assembly in state schools and remove religious education from the national curriculum' -- Claire Kotecki
seen at 18:07, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Schools should be a place of education not indoctrination. It is time for...
'...include ALL transgendered people in the Equality Bill.' -- Natacha Kennedy
seen at 18:07, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government is proposing to exclude transgendered people who are not...
'...Lower the voting age to 16.' -- Martin George Maclennan
seen at 18:07, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The recent recession has caused many 16-17 year olds to lose their jobs and...
'...Council Homes Needed Now!' -- Liam Smith
seen at 18:07, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
1. We need the government to release councils from the housing revenue...
Progress continues on eliminating threat of dangerous weapons across the globe
seen at 17:52, 17 February in Department of Energy and Climate Change News - national (Our copy).
A report on reducing the threat of proliferation of dangerous nuclear, radiological, biological and chemical materials and expertise is published by the government today.   
What's the future for rural transport?
seen at 17:43, 17 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Nicola Lloyd, our Director of Analysis, has written about what the future might hold for rural transport in the latest issue of the Social Research Association's e-bulletin.

Nicola...

Let's keep crime down
seen at 17:10, 17 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
A new £1.6million national crime prevention campaign has been launched today by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.   
Let's keep crime down
seen at 17:10, 17 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
A new £1.6million national crime prevention campaign has been launched today by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.   
Consultation on dormant bank accounts launched
seen at 15:35, 17 February in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Government today launched a consultation document on secondary legislation to establish a UK dormant accounts scheme. Subject to responses, the Government will introduce the secondary legislation in Parliament...
Consultation on dormant bank accounts launched
seen at 15:35, 17 February in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Government today launched a consultation document on secondary legislation to establish a UK dormant accounts scheme. Subject to responses, the Government will introduce the secondary legislation in Parliament...
Consultation on dormant bank accounts launched
seen at 15:35, 17 February in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Government today launched a consultation document on secondary legislation to establish a UK dormant accounts scheme. Subject to responses, the Government will introduce the secondary legislation in Parliament...
Consultation on dormant bank accounts launched
seen at 15:35, 17 February in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Government today launched a consultation document on secondary legislation to establish a UK dormant accounts scheme. Subject to responses, the Government will introduce the secondary legislation in Parliament...
Change in bonus rates for saye sharesave scheme
seen at 15:34, 17 February in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Government today announced changes in the bonus rates for the Save As You Earn (SAYE) Sharesave scheme that will maintain them in line with other interest rates.   
Change in bonus rates for saye sharesave scheme
seen at 15:34, 17 February in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
The Government today announced changes in the bonus rates for the Save As You Earn (SAYE) Sharesave scheme that will maintain them in line with other interest rates.   
'...stop tour operators charging premium prices for family holidays out of term time' -- Maggie Duffy
seen at 15:28, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We as responsible parents try not to take our children out of school for...
'...stop tour operators charging premium prices for family holidays out of term time' -- Maggie Duffy
seen at 15:28, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We as responsible parents try not to take our children out of school for...
'...introduce legislation to abolish the Privy Council, handing its powers to the House of Commons.' -- Graham Smith
seen at 15:28, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Privy Council is made up of Ministers and is not accountable to...
'...introduce legislation to abolish the Privy Council, handing its powers to the House of Commons.' -- Graham Smith
seen at 15:27, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Privy Council is made up of Ministers and is not accountable to...
'...ensure all road users are subject to the same rules and regulations.' -- Steve Collins
seen at 15:27, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the recent targeting of certain road user groups and the blatant...
'...ensure all road users are subject to the same rules and regulations.' -- Steve Collins
seen at 15:27, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the recent targeting of certain road user groups and the blatant...
'...To bring in tighter laws to control Software Developers and stop them from releasing their products in an incomplete condition.' -- William Young
seen at 15:26, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government should enact laws to protect consumers from software...
'...To bring in tighter laws to control Software Developers and stop them from releasing their products in an incomplete condition.' -- William Young
seen at 15:26, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government should enact laws to protect consumers from software...
'...Make a requirement for all school to act upon logical opinions of its students.' -- Sam Collins
seen at 15:26, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is a petition to ask for schools to have a requirementto act upon...
'...Make a requirement for all school to act upon logical opinions of its students.' -- Sam Collins
seen at 15:26, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is a petition to ask for schools to have a requirementto act upon...
'...W J Huddy' -- W J Huddy
seen at 15:25, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please consider voluntary early retirement and payment of pension for people...
'...W J Huddy' -- W J Huddy
seen at 15:25, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please consider voluntary early retirement and payment of pension for people...
'...Introduce legislation in the UK making it illegal to use expressions such as 'For Christ Sake', or 'Jesus Christ' either on televsion or the theatre, either as a word of cursing, an expression of frustration, or in any way to entertain.' -- Peter Clif
seen at 15:25, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is very offensive to Christians to hear the Name of God being used in...
'...Introduce legislation in the UK making it illegal to use expressions such as 'For Christ Sake', or 'Jesus Christ' either on televsion or the theatre, either as a word of cursing, an expression of frustration, or in any way to entertain.' -- Peter Clif
seen at 15:25, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is very offensive to Christians to hear the Name of God being used in...
'...Enforce all schools in UK to teach British Sign Language and music.' -- Mary Mines
seen at 15:25, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
People are people regardless of means of communication & should be treated...
'...Enforce all schools in UK to teach British Sign Language and music.' -- Mary Mines
seen at 15:24, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
People are people regardless of means of communication & should be treated...
'...legalise transfer between universities mid course as well colleges and schools' -- salman jafri
seen at 15:24, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like the government to push a system via ucas or any method is easy...
'...legalise transfer between universities mid course as well colleges and schools' -- salman jafri
seen at 15:24, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like the government to push a system via ucas or any method is easy...
'...Extend the over 65 income tax allowance to all citizens' -- Steven Barber
seen at 15:24, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
No person should have to pay any income tax on incomes of less than 9,030...
'...Extend the over 65 income tax allowance to all citizens' -- Steven Barber
seen at 15:24, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
No person should have to pay any income tax on incomes of less than 9,030...
'...Make the rail companies at least reimburse its customers their train fares when they cancel all their services.' -- Rob Stamford
seen at 15:24, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Southeastern trains cancelled all their services on Monday the 2nd of...
'...Make the rail companies at least reimburse its customers their train fares when they cancel all their services.' -- Rob Stamford
seen at 15:23, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Southeastern trains cancelled all their services on Monday the 2nd of...
'...Instruct Belfast District Policing Partnership to meet in Public' -- JOHN COLLINS
seen at 15:23, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
District Policing Partnership are supposed to be about local people getting...
'...Instruct Belfast District Policing Partnership to meet in Public' -- JOHN COLLINS
seen at 15:23, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
District Policing Partnership are supposed to be about local people getting...
'...Protect Our Country Park From Planned Urban Development' -- Michael J Griffin
seen at 15:23, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The District Council is currently seeking protected status of the park...
'...Protect Our Country Park From Planned Urban Development' -- Michael J Griffin
seen at 15:23, 17 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The District Council is currently seeking protected status of the park...
British Sign Language and Linguistic Access Working Group Scoping Study: Linguistic Access to Education for Deaf Pupils and Students in Scotland
seen at 15:14, 17 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This work has been undertaken by the British Sign Language and Linguistic Access Working Group. Although the work has been facilitated by the Scottish Government, the group is independent of Government and has ...
Cancer Waiting Times July-September 2008
seen at 15:12, 17 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Statistics relating to the waiting times of urgently referred patients diagnosed with cancer during July-September 2008.
Cancer Waiting Times July-September 2008
seen at 15:12, 17 February in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Statistics relating to the waiting times of urgently referred patients diagnosed with cancer during July-September 2008.
Social Research Association Article: Research from the Commission for Rural Communities
seen at 14:28, 17 February in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

This document is available as a download only

Nicola Lloyd, our Director of Analysis, has written this article about our research for the February 2009 issue of the Social Research Association...

Debt: bridget prentice warns claims management businesses about misleading marketing claims
seen at 14:02, 17 February in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Businesses that mislead the public by claiming they can arrange for unpaid loans, credit card debts or other consumer debts to be written off have been told to stop or face action Justice Minister Bridget Prentice...
Straw reappoints zahida manzoor as legal services ombudsman and legal services complaints commissioner
seen at 14:02, 17 February in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Zahida Manzoor CBE has been reappointed as Legal Services Ombudsman and Legal Services Complaints Commissioner for England and Wales by the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice Jack Straw today. She...
Progress continues on eliminating threat of dangerous weapons across the globe
seen at 13:13, 17 February in Department of Energy and Climate Change News - national (Our copy).
A report on reducing the threat of proliferation of dangerous nuclear, radiological, biological and chemical materials and expertise is published by the government today.   
Draft guidance on legal compliance and best practice for business documentation - materials and articles in contact with food (The Food Standards Agency)
seen at 10:49, 17 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 13th February 2009 and ends on 8th May 2009.

The area of the law with which this guidance concerns itself lays down requirements that ensure that any migration of chemicals...

Digital dividend: cognitive access (The Office for Communications (Ofcom))
seen at 10:49, 17 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 16th February 2009 and ends on 1st May 2009.

1.1 Since its launch in 2005, our Digital Dividend Review (DDR) has considered how to make the spectrum freed up by digital switchover...

Proposed amendments to the Environmental Noise (England) Regulations 2006 (The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 10:49, 17 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 16th February 2009 and ends on 11th May 2009.

This consultation proposes further amendments to the Environmental Noise (England) Regulations 2006 and seeks views on those proposed...

Consultation on the second phase of Environmental Permitting Programme (EPP2) (The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
seen at 10:48, 17 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 16th February 2009 and ends on 11th May 2009.

This joint Defra, DECC, Environment Agency and WAG consultation invites your comments on the second phase of the Environmental ...

Draft Contaminants in Food (Wales) Regulations 2009 (The Food Standards Agency)
seen at 10:48, 17 February in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 2nd December 2009 and ends on 10th April 2009.

Consultation extended to 10 April 2009

On 2 December 2008 regarding the proposed draft Contaminants in Food (Wales) Regulations...

Council for foreign relations speech by secretary of state
seen at 03:52, 17 February in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
Speaking to the Council for Foreign Relations, New York, on February 17 2009, Business Secretary Peter Mandelson will say:   
G20
seen at 00:10, 17 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether there was anything the Prime Minister was looking to get onto the G20 agenda, the PMS replied that it was likely that the Prime Minister would talk more about this later this week. The Prime Minister...
G20
seen at 00:09, 17 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether there was anything the Prime Minister was looking to get onto the G20 agenda, the PMS replied that it was likely that the Prime Minister would talk more about this later this week. The Prime Minister...
G20
seen at 00:09, 17 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether there was anything the Prime Minister was looking to get onto the G20 agenda, the PMS replied that it was likely that the Prime Minister would talk more about this later this week. The Prime Minister...
Rail programme
seen at 00:09, 17 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister was satisfied that a higher proportion of the work involved in the intercity express programme will not be carried out in the UK, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister was satisfied...
Rail programme
seen at 00:08, 17 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister was satisfied that a higher proportion of the work involved in the intercity express programme will not be carried out in the UK, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister was satisfied...
Rail programme
seen at 00:08, 17 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister was satisfied that a higher proportion of the work involved in the intercity express programme will not be carried out in the UK, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister was satisfied...
PM’s visit to Rome
seen at 00:08, 17 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether there were any issues that the Prime Minister wished to raise with the Pope, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister, not as Prime Minister but as Chancellor, had met the Pope on two previous occasions...
PM’s visit to Rome
seen at 00:08, 17 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether there were any issues that the Prime Minister wished to raise with the Pope, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister, not as Prime Minister but as Chancellor, had met the Pope on two previous occasions...
PM’s visit to Rome
seen at 00:08, 17 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether there were any issues that the Prime Minister wished to raise with the Pope, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister, not as Prime Minister but as Chancellor, had met the Pope on two previous occasions...
Northern Rock
seen at 00:07, 17 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether any news was expected on plans for Northern Rock to become a net lender, the PMS replied that this was a matter for the Treasury. original source.
Northern Rock
seen at 00:07, 17 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether any news was expected on plans for Northern Rock to become a net lender, the PMS replied that this was a matter for the Treasury. original source.
Northern Rock
seen at 00:07, 17 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether any news was expected on plans for Northern Rock to become a net lender, the PMS replied that this was a matter for the Treasury. original source.
Christian Aid
seen at 00:07, 17 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for the Prime Minister’s view on tax havens in light of Christian Aid’s call for a clampdown on tax havens, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister had set out his views on this repeatedly, most...
Christian Aid
seen at 00:06, 17 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked for the Prime Minister’s view on tax havens in light of Christian Aid’s call for a clampdown on tax havens, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister had set out his views on this repeatedly, most...
Miscellaneous
seen at 00:06, 17 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
original source.
Miscellaneous
seen at 00:06, 17 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
original source.
Lloyds/HBOS Merger
seen at 00:05, 17 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister agreed with David Cameron that the Lloyds/HBOS merger now looked like a mistake and whether he has any regrets about the speed in which it was put through, the PMS replied that ...
Lloyds/HBOS Merger
seen at 00:05, 17 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister agreed with David Cameron that the Lloyds/HBOS merger now looked like a mistake and whether he has any regrets about the speed in which it was put through, the PMS replied that ...
Bonuses
seen at 00:05, 17 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister agreed with David Cameron’s view that there should be a 2,000 cap on bonuses, the PMS replied that our general position on bonuses was that firstly, with respect to Lloyds...
Bonuses
seen at 00:04, 17 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister agreed with David Cameron’s view that there should be a 2,000 cap on bonuses, the PMS replied that our general position on bonuses was that firstly, with respect to Lloyds...
Job cuts at Mini
seen at 00:04, 17 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister thought the job cuts at Mini had been done in a fair way, the PMS replied that this was clearly disappointing news and that the government is doing and will do everything it can...
Job cuts at Mini
seen at 00:04, 17 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister thought the job cuts at Mini had been done in a fair way, the PMS replied that this was clearly disappointing news and that the government is doing and will do everything it can...
Global Financial Regulator
seen at 00:04, 17 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister agreed with the need for a global financial regulator, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled journalists that our general position was that we certainly ...
Global Financial Regulator
seen at 00:04, 17 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked whether the Prime Minister agreed with the need for a global financial regulator, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled journalists that our general position was that we certainly ...