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11 December 2009

Sheffield sex trafficking gang jailed
seen at 18:02, 11 December in NDS2 News - national (Our copy).

A Slovakian gang who falsely imprisoned a teenage girl and forced her into a life of prostitution has been jailed for a total of 50 years following an operation by the UK Border Agency and South Yorkshire police...

Cornish sardine reels in eu approval to become uk’s latest protected food name
seen at 18:01, 11 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

The Cornish Sardine is the latest UK product to be recognised under the EU Protected Food Names Scheme for its quality and regional identity, which means even people living in the landlocked West Midlands can...

Know your consumer rights before you hit the shops this christmas/sales
seen at 18:01, 11 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Shoppers who know their rights can save both money and time this festive season

With fewer than 15 shopping days left until Christmas and many people buying the latest must-have gadgets and toys or looking...

Cotswold farm company fined £65,000 after crush death
seen at 18:01, 11 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

An organic farm has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) following the death of one of its employees.

East of england roadworks update: monday 14 december – sunday 20 december 2009
seen at 18:01, 11 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

 NEW WORK

 A1(M) LETCHWORTH ROAD BRIDGE

A £1m scheme to re-lay four miles of the northbound and southbound carriageways of the A1(M) Letchworth Road Bridge (between Junctions 9 and 10) will...

West midlands motorway and trunk roads maintenance programme 14 - 20 december 2009
seen at 18:01, 11 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

WEST MIDLANDS MOTORWAY AND TRUNK ROADS MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME

14-20 DECEMBER 2009

 PN Ref: WM509/09

Catalogue of safety breaches at bedfordshire printing factory leads to prosecution
seen at 16:06, 11 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

A printing company has been fined £20,000 after an investigation into a worker’s injury exposed a series of health and safety breaches at its Bedfordshire factory.

New arrangements to make treatments for very rare conditions available nationally
seen at 16:05, 11 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

A consultation on strengthening the existing arrangements for National Commissioning in England – which commissions services for extremely rare conditions on a national level – was launched today by the Department...

Weekly round up of road works in wiltshire, gloucestershire, somerset and bristol
seen at 16:05, 11 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).
Weekly round up of road works in wiltshire, gloucestershire, somerset and bristol
Direct payment for health care: a consultation on proposals for regulations and guidance (The Department of Health)
seen at 13:54, 11 December in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 23rd October 2009 and ends on 8th January 2010.

This consultation document seeks views on the Government's proposals for piloting direct payments for health care. This is part...

Consultation on proposals to increase maximum MOT test fees (The Department for Transport)
seen at 13:54, 11 December in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started around the 21st October 2009 and ends on 21st December 2009.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.

The following documents...

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 13:53, 11 December in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 13th August 2009 and ends on 29th January 2010.

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

Draft orders published for plans to upgrade a21 between tonbridge and pembury to dual carriageway
seen at 13:02, 11 December in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

Plans for a £125m scheme to upgrade the A21 to dual carriageway between Tonbridge and Pembury have been published today.  This scheme aims to reduce travel delays and increase safety for tens of thousands...

£225 million boost for street lighting in hampshire, west sussex and southampton
seen at 13:02, 11 December in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

Hampshire, West Sussex and Southampton councils will benefit from £225 million to improve street lighting, Transport Minister Sadiq Khan announced today.

Sector skills councils relicensing - further decision announced
seen at 12:08, 11 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Four further Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) have been relicensed, Business, Innovation and Skills Secretary Lord Mandelson announced today, on behalf of the UK Government and the Devolved Administrations.

Catalogue of safety breaches at bedfordshire printing factory leads to prosecution
seen at 12:08, 11 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

HSE-E-42

Roadworks information for highways agency roads in greater manchester, merseyside, cheshire and south lancashire
seen at 12:08, 11 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and South Lancashire – 7 days beginning Monday 14th December 2009

Roadworks information for highways agency roads in cumbria and north lancashire
seen at 12:08, 11 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in Cumbria and North Lancashire – 7 days beginning Monday 14 December 2009

Yorkshire and the humber roadworks update saturday 12 december to friday 18 december
seen at 11:01, 11 December in Consumer Council for Water News - national (Our copy).
Yorkshire and the humber roadworks update saturday 12 december to friday 18 december
New initiative to prevent ‘next global pandemic’
seen at 11:00, 11 December in NDS2 News - national (Our copy).

DFID targets hotspots for spread of animal-to-human diseases

Draft orders published for plans to upgrade a21 between tonbridge and pembury to dual carriageway
seen at 11:00, 11 December in NDS2 News - national (Our copy).

Plans for a £125m scheme to upgrade the A21 to dual carriageway between Tonbridge and Pembury have been published today.  This scheme aims to reduce travel delays and increase safety for tens of thousands...

New mrsa objective reflects nhs zero tolerance approach to infections
seen at 11:00, 11 December in NDS2 News - national (Our copy).

A new MRSA objective will focus progress on Trusts that need to improve the most, Health Minister Ann Keen announced today.

Reappointments to the uk commission for employment and skills
seen at 10:58, 11 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Ministers have agreed to re-appoint Larry Hirst CBE and Dave Prentis as Commissioners with the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.

Public investment in leeds arena approved
seen at 10:58, 11 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

The government has approved a total investment of nearly £10m in the Leeds Arena project by Yorkshire Forward.

£225 million boost for street lighting in hampshire, west sussex and southampton
seen at 10:58, 11 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Hampshire, West Sussex and Southampton councils will benefit from £225 million to improve street lighting, Transport Minister Sadiq Khan announced today.

'...hold a vote in parliament to decide if troops on active service in a war-zone should become exempt from paying income tax. Should the vote go in favour, it should be brought into law.' -- Mr Robert Rainey
seen at 05:40, 11 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The aim of this petition is to attempt to bring about an end to income tax...
'...legalize cannabis in the united kingdom' -- ricky griffiths
seen at 05:40, 11 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
cannabis will only get stronger whilst it is in the hands of criminals....
'...To grant single working people assistance in the first time purchase of houses' -- gary hallows
seen at 05:40, 11 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Single working people of all ages shoulder a large burden in taxation....
'...make deliverers pay for junk mail !' -- richard coleman
seen at 05:40, 11 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In a move to stabilize council tax, be greener and give the local community...
'...introduce road fund licence for cyclist' -- stuart potter
seen at 05:40, 11 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
cyclist should be made to pay towards the cost of the up keep of cycle lanes...
'...allow faith schools the freedom to opt out of the proposed Bill on compulsory sex education .' -- Mr.Thomas Paul Baxter
seen at 05:40, 11 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
allow faith schools the freedom to opt out of the proposed Bill on sex...
Statement from the uk science community
seen at 05:33, 11 December in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

On behalf of the UK Science Community, the Met Office today (Thursday) announces the response of this community to the ongoing questioning of core climate science and methods.

The Met Office has co-ordinated...

Death of contractor leads to £15,000 fine for feltham company
seen at 05:33, 11 December in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

An international freight forwarding company, K-Line Logistics (UK) Ltd has been fined £15,000 following the death of a worker in Feltham.

Trade minister launches awards for londoners with the x-port factor
seen at 05:33, 11 December in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

The Minister for Trade, Investment and Small Business today opened nominations for an awards programme honouring London-based businesses with the X-port factor.

Climate could warm to record levels in 2010
seen at 05:33, 11 December in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

A combination of man-made global warming and a moderate warming of the  tropical Pacific Ocean, a phenomenon known as El Nino, means it is very likely that 2010 will be a warmer year globally than 2009.

Food company fined after worker’s fingertip was severed
seen at 05:33, 11 December in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

A food production company has today been fined £20,000 following an incident where a man had his fingertip severed at a factory in Southall.

Draft orders published for plans to upgrade a21 between tonbridge and pembury to dual carriageway
seen at 01:03, 11 December in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

EMBARGOED UNTIL 00.01, 11 DECEMBER 2009 Plans for a £125m scheme to upgrade the A21 to dual carriageway between Tonbridge and Pembury have been published today.  This scheme aims to reduce travel delays...

Draft orders published for plans to upgrade a21 between tonbridge and pembury to dual carriageway
seen at 00:46, 11 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

EMBARGOED UNTIL 00.01, 11 DECEMBER 2009 Plans for a £125m scheme to upgrade the A21 to dual carriageway between Tonbridge and Pembury have been published today.  This scheme aims to reduce travel delays...