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02 December 2009

Get the lowdown on personal finance with directgov
seen at 17:43, 2 December in Commonwealth War Graves Commission News - national (Our copy).

Directgov provides easy online finance guidance, information and tools

·        Benefits and financial support information

·        Managing Money

·        Pensions

·        Managing...

Colwyn bay sisters charged with attempted £161m vat fraud
seen at 17:28, 2 December in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

Two sisters from North Wales have been charged following an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) into an attempted £161m VAT fraud.

Get the lowdown on personal finance with directgov
seen at 17:28, 2 December in Equality and Human Rights Commission News - national (Our copy).

Directgov provides easy online finance guidance, information and tools

·        Benefits and financial support information ·        Managing Money ·        Pensions ·        Managing debt ·        ...

Colwyn bay sisters charged with attempted £161m vat fraud
seen at 17:17, 2 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Two sisters from North Wales have been charged following an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) into an attempted £161m VAT fraud.

Colwyn bay sisters charged with attempted £161m vat fraud
seen at 17:17, 2 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

HMRC WA52/09 Two sisters from North Wales have been charged following an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) into an attempted £161m VAT fraud.

Government consults on role of new consumer’s champion
seen at 17:17, 2 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Consumer Minister Kevin Brennan today launched a public consultation on the role and powers that will be given to a new champion of consumer rights, the ‘Consumer Advocate’, who will be tasked with ensuring UK...

Exhibitions show details of highways agency’s plans for improvements to m1 junctions 11 and 12 in bedfordshire
seen at 17:17, 2 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

The Highways Agency has today published draft Orders and the Environmental Statement for its planned improvements to Junctions 11 and 12 of the M1 in Bedfordshire, and the details will go on show at public exhibitions...

Pandemic h1n1 flu virus found in pigs in norfolk
seen at 17:17, 2 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

A sixth case of pandemic H1N1 2009 influenza virus in pigs has today been confirmed in the UK.

Pigs on a farm in Norfolk have been confirmed as having a strain of influenza commonly known as ‘swine flu’ ...

£2.9m boost for southampton airport rail passengers
seen at 15:00, 2 December in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

Transport Minister Chris Mole today unveiled new facilities at Southampton Airport Parkway station that promise to smooth the journeys of thousands of rail passengers who arrive at the station each day.

Hilary benn calls on engineering sector to lead the design and build of a climate change resilient britain
seen at 14:59, 2 December in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

The future of a climate resilient Britain depends on the engineering sector's response to the challenge. That's the message from Environment Secretary Hilary Benn speaking at the joint Defra and Engineering the...

Blacklisting to be outlawed
seen at 14:54, 2 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

It will be unlawful for trade union members to be denied employment through blacklists under plans outlined by Employment Relations Minister Lord Young today.

Markets minister chooses dewsbury market for first official visit
seen at 14:53, 2 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

New Minister for Markets Rosie Winterton visited historic Dewsbury market today to discuss with traders the challenges faced by the sector, as part of the Fourth National Food Conference

Iconic fast bowler helps young offenders bounce back
seen at 14:52, 2 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Legendary West Indies fast bowler Courtney Walsh is helping keep Jamaica’s young offenders on the right line, through a cricket based project funded by the UK Government.

Bridges scheme for a585 in west lancs
seen at 14:52, 2 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

An £800,000 Highways Agency project to improve two bridges along the A585 in west Lancashire, supporting the local economy, is to begin tomorrow (Thursday, December 3).

 

Work to begin on new junction for the a12 near colchester
seen at 14:52, 2 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

A £12.4m scheme to construct a new two-level junction on the A12 north of Colchester is set to start next week.

Vat online alert for businesses
seen at 11:13, 2 December in Tate Britain News - national (Our copy).

NAT 87/09

VAT-registered businesses are being urged to get ready now for major changes to VAT return filing and payment coming in next April.

Falmouth coastguard co-ordinate rescue of five from yacht off cape verde islands
seen at 11:11, 2 December in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).

Falmouth Coastguard co-ordinated the rescue of five British crew from a sailing yacht 325 nautical miles west of the Cape Verde Islands overnight.

English heritage study reveals state of the nation's cathedrals
seen at 11:06, 2 December in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).

Projects at Norwich, Ely and St Alban's Cathedrals earn praise in new report

First national enforcement priorities for wales
seen at 11:05, 2 December in NDS2 News - national (Our copy).

For the first time, Welsh local authorities will have their own national priorities for wide ranging activity affecting the quality of life of their citizens - everything from food safety and safer communities...

Falmouth coastguard co-ordinate rescue of five from yacht off cape verde islands
seen at 11:03, 2 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

383-09 Falmouth Coastguard co-ordinated the rescue of five British crew from a sailing yacht 325 nautical miles west of the Cape Verde Islands overnight.

Extensive search underway for lone fisherman missing off christchurch harbour
seen at 11:03, 2 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

An extensive search is currently underway for a lone fisherman reported missing off Christchurch Harbour.

Great british institution to expand financial services offer
seen at 11:03, 2 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

The Business Secretary Lord Mandelson today opened a public consultation on new financial products and services that could be offered by the Post Office.

Best year ever for stoke-on-trent's youth services
seen at 11:03, 2 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Youth workers in Stoke-on-Trent have had one of their most successful years ever, with more interaction with young people and rising numbers at the city’s youth centres.

Davies and timms launch new action plan for international trade
seen at 11:03, 2 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

The Government has today set out its action plan to ensure cross-border trade is simpler, quicker and less costly for importers and exporters.

Artist rooms 2010 tour announced – 21 exhibitions from llandudno to fort william
seen at 11:03, 2 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

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Uk energy system gets smart
seen at 11:03, 2 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

- All homes will have smart meters from their supplier by end of 2020  - Smart energy use will save consumers money, make electricity use more efficient and cut carbon emissions - The case for developing smart...

'...push RBS and the other bailed-out banks into supporting socially useful investments.' -- Mr Stuart Gray
seen at 06:00, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As the Government is effectively a major shareholder in RBS it should...
'...Please make it illegal to drive our children to school on buses with NO seatbelts.' -- Colin Graham
seen at 06:00, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The lives of our children are being gambled with by National and Local...
'...Licence AND Microchip ALL dogs.So owners cant dump them' -- Marge Scott
seen at 06:00, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
.If owners had to licence and microchip their dogs .they can be held...
'...request one day per year to celebrate the life and achievements of Sir Winston Churchill' -- Dean Hocking
seen at 06:00, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i would like to request that one day of the year (date tbc)is used to pay...
'...have the passport office send out a letter to the holder six months before the passport is due to expire.' -- Nic Crowe
seen at 06:00, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
People are finding their passport expires just before they go on holiday and...
'...criminalize the mutilation of babies carried out by members of religous faiths' -- Mr William Warren
seen at 06:00, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If I as an individual were to mutilate a baby and claim that my god told me...
'...Change government practice to allow only elected officials to serve in the Cabinet' -- John Nash
seen at 06:00, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This would remove the bitterness people feel when we see people like Peter...
'...make travel free on London Buses for those still attending school and 6th form.' -- Mr Jack Sheridan
seen at 06:00, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I feel we should make travel free on TfL buses for those still attending...
'...Fund a public campaign to raise awareness of the early signs, causes and dangers of pulmonary embolisms, one of the largest causes of death in the UK each year.' -- E Evans
seen at 06:00, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many people are unaware of the so-called silent-killer of pulmonary...
'...allow the English people to decide, by referendum, whether Scotland should remain part of the Union' -- Chris Brummell
seen at 06:00, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is a movement in Scotland for independence. As the English fund the...
'...Introduce a "parking" tax on large supermarkets and out of town shopping centres, to reduce car usage and also help promote the use of on street parking in traditional town centres.' -- Mr Paul A Haslam
seen at 06:00, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It has now become more cost effective to drive to your local big shopping...
'...Urgently cancel current and re negotiate terms /conditions of current extradition agreement with the Usa ntwith the USA' -- David Ash
seen at 06:00, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is a currently a massive imbalance in the rights and protection...
'...increase the wages of British Troops to a level which is fair for the risks they take for our country.' -- Mr Richard Cook
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This petition is to try and bring to attention the low level of pay which is...
'...instruct the Department for Health to start an immediate and thorough investigation into alternatives for chemotherapy in cancer treatment' -- Margaret King
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I've just read a very sad story in my paper: a man committed suiclde because...
'...to abandon the Voucher scheme which is currently in place to support asylum seekers in receipt of NASS section 4 support.' -- SUSAN MOFFAT
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This scheme is anti the UK s ambition to respect Human Dignity, it s against...
'...Stop charging people to park at areas of natural beauty in the UK countryside. The government needs to make all areas of the UK countryside available for people to enjoy , excercise, appreciate and spend time with the family free of charge. The parkin
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Areas of natural beauty in the South East such as Ditchling Beacon, Ardingly...
'...Not spend money on the worst offenders on their release' -- Mr Dave Ryan
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The idea of spending taxpayer's money on those who have committed the worst...
'...change the rules on where proceeds from speeding fines go' -- Mike Butler
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
police forces across the country state speeding fines are not a means of...
'...We want to stop homework being given out' -- Miss Julie Gaydon
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Sign this petition to ban homework in school. Homework should be banned...
'...Abolish SATs tests in Primary schools in England' -- Ruairi Hipkin
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I request that the Prime Minister removes SAT tests from the Primary School...
'...Force shareholders to pay off bank debt over a 15 year period' -- Kevin Feathers
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The shareholders of any corporation that has lent tax payers money must pay...
'...Make it mandatory for doctors to advise patient's families of Do Not Resuscitat Orderse' -- Richard Fortune
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Make it mandatory for doctors who issue Do Not Resuscitate Orders with...
'...end poverty' -- Mr Alister Irwin
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We wish for the debts of third world countries to be cancelled and more to...
'...abolish all forms of corporal punishment for children and other minors' -- Mr Andrew Burchell
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The UK is among the few countries in Europe that persist in allowing parents...
'...Re-Build Leigh (Lancashire) Train Station' -- Michael Walmsley
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We hereby declare that the Township of Leigh in Lancashire (Greater...
'...Stop employing unqualified 'Cover Supervisors' to teach our children in schools.' -- Mr K Whitehouse
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Keith Whitehouse and I have been...
'...Make broadband available in rural areas without the additonal cost of unwanted landline rental' -- Deborah Fox
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If you live in a rural area, you have to pay about 15 a month for unwanted...
'...make first aid courses free to help save lives' -- simon prestidge
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
so meny people are worrid about there injurys that they go to A&E for minor...
'...urge the United Nations to establish a Commission of Inquiry into war crimes and crimes against humanity being committed by the dictatorship in Burma' -- Mark Farmaner
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has led the world in supporting...
'...provide more help for the families who loose a loved one to a wreck less or dangerous driver.' -- Karen Clarke
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A petition to encourage our government to provide more help to, those who...
'...ensure that the Accident and Emergency service at Newark hospital is maintained at its current level and not downgraded' -- Clive Owen
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I am concerned that at time of population growth in the Newark area that...
'...bring in leglisation to make housing associations accountable & subject to FoI' -- Mr James Murray
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A citizen, with a lifetime's service [civil, diplomatic and military] to...
'...prosecute and jail for manslaughter or murder any medical staff in hospitals' -- M Else
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
that neglect patients or do not follow instructions thereby leading to or...
'...reverse the decision of Southeastern Trains to cancel the last train from Medway to London' -- Dave Dunmall
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are many great improvements coming to the train services from Medway...
'...legalize handfasting' -- patricia jones
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
pagan marriage is called handfasting and we wouuld like it to be legal as...
'...Scrap all NHS trusts.' -- John Burrows
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
replace all nhs trust management with the old system of one genral manager...
'...Use 50% of profits from the National Lottery to fund our front line troops' -- Mr PGeorge
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In view of the fact that our troops are out fighting and sacrificing their...
'...Save Ashington Leisure Centre (Northumberalnd) as it is under threat of closure next February.' -- Adam James Nichol
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Closure put forward by Northumberland County Council. As part of the...
'...Hold a referendum on the building of minarets' -- Chris Wood
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Hold a referendum on the construction of minarets in the UK in the same...
'...Change building regulations so that all new builds must be built with solar panels installed' -- mark litherland
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Change the building regulations so that all new built properties must be...
'...base road tax on annual milage, not CO2 output of the vechile' -- Steven Hill
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i drive a mazda rx-8 which produces over 255g/km and i do annually approx 16...
'...delay the blanket wifi coverage of towns and cities until a proper study into the real effects of this technology is known' -- Nicola Dexter
seen at 05:59, 2 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Both Germany and France are concerned about the effects of wifi technology...
English heritage study reveals state of the nation’s great cathedrals
seen at 05:51, 2 December in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

Projects at St Paul’s and Westminster Cathedrals earn praise in new report

London company takes software to the world – with help from ukti and british airways
seen at 05:51, 2 December in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

Buyers of digital entertainment products everywhere could soon be giving thanks for a trip to the USA made by a London-based software solutions innovator on a flight donated by British Airways (BA) and UK Trade...

Mandelson welcomes ibm initiative in the uk
seen at 05:51, 2 December in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

A new data analytics centre based in London will help to give the UK financial services sector a cutting edge, Lord Mandelson said today.

Extensive search underway for lone fisherman missing off christchurch harbour
seen at 04:04, 2 December in NDS2 News - national (Our copy).

384-09 An extensive search is currently underway for a lone fisherman reported missing off Christchurch Harbour.

Falmouth coastguard co-ordinate rescue of five from yacht off cape verde islands
seen at 04:02, 2 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

383-09 Falmouth Coastguard co-ordinated the rescue of five British crew from a sailing yacht 325 nautical miles west of the Cape Verde Islands overnight.

The Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 & 2009: consultation on changes to the secondary legislation and supporting children's learning code of practice (The Scottish Government)
seen at 01:43, 2 December in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 5th October 2009 and ends on 8th January 2010.

Purpose of the Act

1. The Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 ("the Act") provides the legal...

Conserving geographic numbers (The Office for Communications (Ofcom))
seen at 01:43, 2 December in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 30th November 2009 and ends on 11th January 2010.

1.1 This consultation proposes the introduction of number conservation measures in 336 geographic areas in addition to the...

Applying spectrum pricing to the maritime sector, and new arrangements for the management of spectrum used for radar and aeronautical navigation aids (The Office for Communications (Ofcom))
seen at 01:42, 2 December in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 13th August 2009 and ends on 24th December 2009.

1.1 In this document we set out revised proposals for the application of Administered Incentive Pricing ('AIP') to certain...

Welcoming today’s Coastal Pathfinders announcement
seen at 01:35, 2 December in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We welcome today’s announcement of £11 million in grants to 15 local authorities which will support rural communities in adapting to coastal change. The Rural Advocate’s visit...

£560,000 ecstasy smuggler jailed
seen at 00:57, 2 December in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

A man who attempted to smuggle 28 kilos of ecstasy tablets worth £560,000 into the UK and jumped bail before his trial has been jailed for 12 years.

8.5 million cigarette smuggler jailed
seen at 00:57, 2 December in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

A lorry driver who attempted to smuggle 8.5 million cigarettes into the UK through Dover Ferry Port and then absconded whilst awaiting trial has been jailed for five years.

Hastings borough council wins £115,600 grant to help deal with changing coastlines
seen at 00:57, 2 December in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

Support for coastal communities in adapting to coastal change was announced today when the government awarded £11 million in grants to fifteen local authorities, including Hastings, who had come up ...

Chichester borough council wins £450,000 grant to help deal with the changing coastline
seen at 00:57, 2 December in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

Support for coastal communities in adapting to coastal change was announced today when the government awarded £11 million in grants to fifteen local authorities, including Chichester, who had come up...

East sussex district council wins £250,000 grant to help deal with changing coastlines
seen at 00:57, 2 December in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

Support for coastal communities in adapting to coastal change was announced today when the government awarded £11 million in grants to fifteen local authorities, including East Sussex, who had come ...

Hampshire county council wins £254,000 to help deal with their changing coastline
seen at 00:56, 2 December in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

Support for coastal communities in adapting to coastal change was announced today when the government awarded £11 million in grants to fifteen local authorities, including Hampshire, who had come up...

Improved safety for a27 at polegate
seen at 00:56, 2 December in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

To improve safety for both road users and pedestrians around Polegate in East Sussex, the speed limit on part of the town’s bypass on the A27 is being reduced. Other changes being made by the Highways Agency ...

Weekly roundup of roadworks in surrey, hampshire, south oxfordshire and south berkshire
seen at 00:56, 2 December in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work

Weekly summary of roadworks in kent & sussex
seen at 00:56, 2 December in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work

Weekly summary of roadworks for m25
seen at 00:56, 2 December in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work

Boat safety campaign holds water across the south east
seen at 00:56, 2 December in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

Boat yard owners use the cold weather and darker evenings as the main opportunity to carry out annual maintenance checks of vessels onshore, and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging them to take care...