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18 December 2009

East midlands motorway and trunk road works programme – monday 21 december to sunday 27 december 2009
seen at 18:02, 18 December in NDS2 News - national (Our copy).

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAY UPDATE

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

PROGRAMME 21 DECEMBER 2009 – 03 JANUARY 2010

To make journeys easier for travellers this Christmas and New Year roadworks are being removed from England’s motorways and trunk roads wherever it is safe to...

Eight roadworks completed or lifted across south east for christmas and new year getaway
seen at 18:01, 18 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

The Highways Agency will help people travelling on the roads over the Christmas and New Year holiday period by suspending or completing two-thirds of roadworks on its motorways and major A roads in England.

Banish winter travel blues: traffic and transport updates available for iphone
seen at 18:01, 18 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Winter holidays can be turned grey by travel woes.  While the weather can’t be controlled, Directgov, the Nation’s Official Website, can help people to avoid traffic and transport nightmares.

Bus company fined £400,000 after man is crushed to death
seen at 18:01, 18 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

A major bus company has been fined after one of its employees died after being crushed at a bus garage in Uxbridge, Hillingdon.

High court action to shut down five "land banking” companies
seen at 16:06, 18 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Action taken in the public interest

Adult learners in essex urged to gain a few pounds in the new year with adult learning grant
seen at 16:05, 18 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

For many people in Essex, the New Year will be a time to focus on losing a few pounds. But the Learning and Skills Council is doing the exact opposite by helping people add a few pounds, to their bank balances...

West midlands motorway and trunk roads maintenance programme
seen at 16:05, 18 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

PROGRAMME 21 DECEMBER 2009 – 03 JANUARY 2010

To make journeys easier for travellers this Christmas and New Year roadworks are being removed from England’s motorways and trunk roads wherever it is safe ...

North east firms reminded - secure your site before wrapping up for christmas
seen at 16:05, 18 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Construction managers in the North East are being reminded to secure their sites to reduce the risks of accidents during the Christmas shut-down.

Ban sweets at panto? oh no we don't
seen at 13:19, 18 December in Technology Strategy Board News - national (Our copy).

With Christmas fast approaching, Britain’s safety watchdog has moved to quell the expected avalanche of ridiculous health and safety myths.

M5 bristol closed between junctions 17 and 18 on christmas day for bridge demolition
seen at 13:19, 18 December in Technology Strategy Board News - national (Our copy).

The M5 will be closed between Junctions 17 and 18 on Christmas Day while contractors demolish Lawrence Weston Bridge.

Thomas hardy am-dram scripts should stay in the uk, says culture minister
seen at 13:16, 18 December in NDS2 News - national (Our copy).

Culture Minister, Margaret Hodge, has placed a temporary export bar on a collection of typescripts from contemporary dramatisations of the works of Thomas Hardy.  This will provide a last chance to raise the ...

Eu-wide standards for audio visual media services
seen at 13:16, 18 December in NDS2 News - national (Our copy).

Better consumer protection and a formal industry-led co-regulatory system will be introduced for the first time as common standards for video-on-demand services are adopted across Europe.

Battle boredom in bradford this christmas with free youth activities
seen at 13:14, 18 December in Regional Minister For Yorkshire And The Humber News - national (Our copy).

Ice skating, paintballing and go-karting are just a few of the free activities on offer to young people in Bradford over the Christmas and New Year break.

Among the holiday menu is a community cohesion...

Have a festive and fat free christmas
seen at 13:02, 18 December in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

The Consumer Council for Water has some words of warning about the dangers turkey fat could pose to your pipes this Christmas.

111 is new national number for non-emergency healthcare
seen at 12:15, 18 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

A new free three-digit number – 111 - making it easier for patients to access non-emergency healthcare wherever they are, 24 hours a day, was given the go ahead by Telecoms regulator Ofcom today.

Ban sweets at panto? oh no we don't!
seen at 12:15, 18 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

With Christmas fast approaching, Britain’s safety watchdog has moved to quell the expected avalanche of ridiculous health and safety myths.

Provisional liquidator appointed to publishing company
seen at 12:15, 18 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Costello Limited

Petition presented to wind-up company in the public interest

Adult learners in the black country urged to gain a few pounds in the new year with adult learning grant
seen at 12:15, 18 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

For many people in the Black Country, the New Year will be a time to focus on losing a few pounds. But the Learning and Skills Council is doing the exact opposite by helping people add a few pounds, to their ...

Y&h firms reminded - secure your site before wrapping up for christmas
seen at 12:15, 18 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Construction managers across Yorkshire and the Humber are being reminded to secure their sites to reduce the risks of accidents during the Christmas shut-down.

High court action to shut down five "land banking” companies"
seen at 12:14, 18 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Action taken in the public interest

Unauthorised shares-selling company closed down
seen at 11:12, 18 December in NDS2 News - national (Our copy).

Minerva Corporate Development Limited

Ban sweets at panto? oh no we don't!
seen at 11:11, 18 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

With Christmas fast approaching, Britain’s safety watchdog has moved to quell the expected avalanche of ridiculous health and safety myths.

Denham - town hall chiefs to face public pay scrutiny
seen at 11:10, 18 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

New rules to compel local authorities to fully disclose the pay and perks of top posts and name those earning more than £150,000 were set in law today, announced Communities Secretary John Denham.

South west firms reminded - secure your site before wrapping up for christmas
seen at 11:10, 18 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Construction managers in the South West are being reminded to secure their sites to reduce the risks of accidents during the Christmas shut-down.

Unauthorised shares-selling company closed down
seen at 11:10, 18 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Minerva Corporate Development Limited

Erdington youngsters spread christmas cheer with hampers for elderly
seen at 11:10, 18 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Youngsters in Birmingham will be spreading goodwill this Christmas by handing out hampers to their elderly neighbours.

Adult learners in birmingham urged to gain a few pounds in the new year with adult learning grant
seen at 11:10, 18 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

For many people in Birmingham, the New Year will be a time to focus on losing a few pounds. But the Learning and Skills Council is doing the exact opposite by helping people add a few pounds, to their bank balances...

Have a festive and fat free christmas
seen at 11:10, 18 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

The Consumer Council for Water has some words of warning about the dangers turkey fat could pose to your pipes this Christmas.

Football-mad sheffield youngsters score coaching achievement *photo on request*
seen at 11:10, 18 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

When they decided to trade the street corner for soccer sessions at Hillsborough, six young football fans never thought they would score a new role as coaches themselves. But they became so immersed in the football...

New national clinical director for urgent and emergency care
seen at 11:10, 18 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Professor Matthew Cooke has been appointed as the new National Clinical Director for Urgent and Emergency Care, the Department of Health announced today.

'...formulate with the Insurance Industry, a disaster kitty funded from a small levy on all insurances, that can be released to claimants suffering from flood, explosion, fire etc. once declared a 'disaster' by the Government.' -- Mr Graham Cooper
seen at 06:27, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This system exists in France and means that immediate relief can be issued...
'...Do not raise the tax for lower paid.' -- dean hubery
seen at 06:27, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The chancellor has announced that familes earning over 20k per year will be...
'...Introduce a scrappage scheme for old motorcycles and reduce emissions' -- colin longfellow
seen at 06:27, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As the Car scrappage scheme has been so sucessful for the Gov. consider the...
'...Change the way council's rent is based and not on my wages' -- Miss Donna Poulton
seen at 06:27, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I live with my parents in a council house and whilst i was at college paid...
'...sack any GP who refuses the vaccinate an eligible child against swine flu' -- Susan Ispirian
seen at 06:27, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
GPs in discussion and no agreement about whether they will vaccinate...
'...Raise the green fund proposed for developing countries from $10bn to atleast $100bn' -- Mr Matthew Roberts
seen at 06:27, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The proposal brought by the UK to the Copenhagen conference of $10bn from...
'...allow soldiers to call home for free when deployed in Afghanistan.' -- Mr Lloyd Croft
seen at 06:27, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Keeping in touch with family and friends is essential for those in the...
'...Ban companies from employing bailiffs and Debt collection agencies to recover debts and them to assume responsibility of the debt themselves.' -- Mr Daryl Craske
seen at 06:27, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many people have been in a situation where either they have had bailiff...
'...stop the destruction of our countryside village by housing developements.' -- Mr Danny Donaldson
seen at 06:27, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Magheralin takes its name from the existence, at this location, of a very...
'...send the rosetta stone home to egypt, unlike the bankers, this is a crime we can put right' -- john
seen at 06:27, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
napoleon stole it, in true buckaneer style, the Brits stole it from them and...
'...Make dental and optical care free for people on disability living allowance' -- debbie smith
seen at 06:27, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If you can get free dental treatment free eyecare and not pay prescription...
'...Reinstate the 0% Corporation Tax rate for small businesses where profits are 10,000 or less' -- Mr Roy Hunter
seen at 06:27, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Most new or small limited companies are currently fighting to survive in the...
'...Introduce a tax on meats.' -- MR Hngshin Devendra Dsramy-Williams
seen at 06:27, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It's obvious that meats require far greater amounts of resources to produce...
'...Stop the broadband tax' -- Leigh Favell
seen at 06:27, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Why should we have to pay another tax to improve broadband speeds when we...
'...Licence dog Breeders.' -- joy Johnson
seen at 06:27, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I listerned to a Radio programme talking about dogs being brought for...
'...Privatise traffic law enforcement to ensure proper resources are available' -- Charles Edwards
seen at 06:27, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Having reported a driver going out of her way to run a red light this week,...
'...stop Moroccan human rights abuses in occupied Western Sahara' -- Mrs Danielle Smith
seen at 06:27, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We appeal to the British government to do all in its power to pressure the...
'...Stop the Audit Commission in conjuction with credit reference agencies or otherwise from creating 'hit' lists for investigation when there is no prima facie evidence that the people on these hit lists have done anything wrong or are receiving a benefi
seen at 06:27, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
No innocent person should be listed as a criminal suspect on what are...
'...Save Manchester Adoption Society' -- Jason Travis
seen at 06:27, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Save Manchester Adoption Society! Manchester Adoption Society has existed...
'...Scrap or ask people to pay half fare with the national bus pass scheme' -- Mr Lee Luckham
seen at 06:27, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Wilts and Dorset and other bus companies are having to scrap some if not...
'...Investigate compulsory cross country running in uk girls schools because of two deaths in recent months' -- Max Nottingham
seen at 06:27, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
An inquest currently being held on a 14 year old girl. And an ll year old...
'...change the laws for emergency drivers' -- james batchelor
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i would like to start a petition to change the law so that emergency drivers...
'...make it compulsory for retailers of large screen TVs to show expected power consumption' -- Mr Gary Wright
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Retailers are advertising large screen TVs and giving detailed...
'...relieve Councils of their duty of enforcement relating to underage sales if they are to be prevented from using RIPA.' -- Ian Moseley
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Councils have a duty to enforce regulations relating to the underage sale of...
'...Use the japanese system for airsofting.' -- Mr Guy Mahoney
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Airsofting originated from japan and is a very popular sport, shouldn't...
'...stop promoting the fact that the less you work the more you get' -- Michelle
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The benefit system is all wrong - the government promote the fact that if...
'...ensure the Accident & Emergency services at the Whittington Hospital remain open as an acute 24-hour service that will not be downgraded in any way.' -- Mrs. Ann Harris
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Whittington Hospital's A&E, ITU, Paediatric A&E are currently threatened...
'...Raise salary of HMRC employees by 5% p.a for 3 years' -- Peter Goodwin
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Petition to raise the salary of the HMRC employees by 5% p.a for 3 years in...
'...Install cameras on all motorway overhead gantries which are triggered by people driving beyond a red X. Prosecute the offenders.' -- Diane Doney
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On a motorway, a red X above a lane indicates that you should not drive...
'...stop the increases in motorcycle tax proposed for 2010' -- Christopher Hodder
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Given that the motorcycle industry is facing some of its darkest days with...
'...be proactive in taking all steps necessary to secure the release of Paul and Rachel Chandler from pirate kidnappers in Somalia.' -- Laura Fellowes
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Paul and Rachel Chandler's kidnap took place near the Seychelles on a boat...
'...Change policy on change of use for small hotels' -- Robert Beveridge
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Brighton Hove council refuse to grant permission to allow small hotels to be...
'...Stop the increase of 20% of NI and VAT' -- Mr Luke Hudson
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i think this is outrages, i first heard the bad news on the radio and...
'...increase the level of tax free severance from 30k to 60k' -- Mr Manjit Plahi
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The current level of tax free severance amount of 30k has been in force for...
'...decrease the threshold of the 50% income tax band to be introduced in April 2010 to 125,000' -- Mr Samuel Wicks
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is completely immoral for those earning over 125,000 to stay in the 40%...
'...Lower Tax Duty on Fuel used by Emergency Vehicles.' -- Robert E. Burch
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
A lower rate of fuel duty should be applied to all types of emergency...
'...Total UK Transportation Restructure With Intent to Set an Example to World How To Do It' -- BENJAMIN MICHAEL JONES
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Firstly Complete Consolidation of Mass Transport Under a Single Independent...
'...help dogs gain a better reputation with the public by not letting them fall into the wrong hands!!!' -- Michelle Crawford
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like to see every potential dog owner go through a one year vetting...
'...Stop recruiting non European Union doctors for Medical Training Initiative (MTI)' -- karthik Ganesan
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Department of Health (DoH) is actively recruiting doctors from non...
'...give Soldiers a pay rise on active duty and on non active duty' -- Mrs Samantha Taylor
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
a "new" soldiers gets 16000 a year when they finished training,but this is...
'...review the present Conservation Legislation of Whales, Grey Seals and other large sea mammals and help Save our Planet'' -- Marjory Hay
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to: 'Review the present...
'...Raise taxes on the meat industry' -- Adam Welch
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Scientific studies have proven that the meat and dairy industry produces...
'...stop giving away our money,treat pensioners better' -- Mr B Haworth
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the goverment as caused pensioners to loose thousands of pounds in poor...
'...make it impossible not to be better off in work, than out of work' -- Natalie Messer
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Recently the government has announced the it will increase child benefit by...
'...Require every game animal to be tagged to identify the source of the game so damage liability can be placed' -- Mr Brad Kirkhope
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every year thousands of motorists face the cost of repairs due to...
'...make it compulsory for all dog owners to have at least 3 months training classes with their new dogs.' -- Roxanne Coghill
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the current climate of media a lot of hype is put on dangerous dogs and...
'...scrap the immigration rule that stops a family from claiming child support if a parent is applying for settlement .' -- Stuart Anderson
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...scrap the immigration rule that stops a family from claiming child support if a parent is applying for settlement .' -- Stuart Anderson
'...increase funding given to schools to place more CCTV cameras in schools.' -- Haleema Mussarat
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Everyday children and teenagers go to school in danger from drugs and...
'...witness personally, cost effective remedial measures to treat Sick Building Syndrome in our society.' -- Anthony Ainsworth
seen at 06:26, 18 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
While billions are spent treating various symptoms of SBS no one in...
Minister visits chingford charity to celebrate volunteering programme in africa
seen at 06:17, 18 December in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

Gareth Thomas, Minister for International Development, today visited African Foundation Stone, (AFS), an innovative Chingford-based charity which runs a successful international volunteering programme.

London firms reminded – secure your site before wrapping up for christmas
seen at 06:17, 18 December in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

Construction managers in the London area are being reminded to secure their sites to reduce the risks of accidents during the Christmas shut-down.

Highways agency ready for snowfall as drivers urged to check conditions before travelling
seen at 06:17, 18 December in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

Road users across much of England are being advised to check the weather forecast and road conditions before they travel tonight and tomorrow – Thursday and Friday 17 and 18 December – as heavy snowfall is expected...

South east firms reminded – secure your site before wrapping up for christmas
seen at 01:21, 18 December in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

Construction managers in the South East area are being reminded to secure their sites to reduce the risks of accidents during the Christmas shut-down.

Highways agency ready for snowfall as drivers urged to check conditions before travelling
seen at 01:21, 18 December in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

Road users across much of England are being advised to check the weather forecast and road conditions before they travel tonight and tomorrow – Thursday and Friday 17 and 18 December – as heavy snowfall is expected...

Proposal to modify the Cairngorms National Park Designation Order (The Scottish Government)
seen at 00:50, 18 December in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 26th October 2009 and ends on 18th January 2010.

This is a statutory consultation on a proposal to modify the Designation Order a) to reduce the number of members on the Board...

Keep away from motorways campaign tells young people
seen at 00:16, 18 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

An innovative radio campaign designed by young people for young people highlighting the dangers or straying on or near motorways was launched by the Highways Agency in the North West today [Friday 18th December...

Appointment of a salaried employment judge of the employment tribunals (england and wales)
seen at 00:16, 18 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

The Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP, has appointed Sarah Jane Goodman to be a Salaried Part-time Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales). Mrs Goodman will be assigned...