An angling boat was rescued after going aground on the Buxey Sand in Essex when the crew became disorientated, without navigation equipment or charts, with a non functioning VHF radio set and no flares in adverse...
The Highways Agency is to further reduce its salt usage as a measure to conserve salt stocks and help manage supplies in order to help keep the country running during the continuing winter weather period. This...
Clothing importer, Citytex UK Ltd, has today been fined £10,000 after part of its building collapsed in February 2007, with more than 20 people inside.
Adjudicator publishes a decision on a statutory proposal to discontinue castle hall school and enlarge mirfield free grammar and 6th form, kirklees
At Bournemouth Magistrates’ court today the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) initiated criminal proceedings against Marks and Spencer plc and four other companies for asbestos-related breaches during refurbishment...
Farmers across the South West are being encouraged to make their New Year’s resolution a promise to come home safe from the field.
DWP004/10 Millions of workers today moved a step closer to getting a workplace pension for the first time as the final rules for the Government’s pensions reform were put before Parliament today.
North East firms are being offered the chance to help shape the future of the UK’s Life Sciences industry as a special roadshow begins a tour of the UK.
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Yvette Cooper, has re-appointed Ian Russell as Non Executive Chair of Remploy. Remploy is one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist employment services for disabled...
A man and a woman have been arrested following raids by officers from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on three premises as part of an investigation into offences linked to fuel fraud.
Millions of workers today moved a step closer to getting a workplace pension for the first time as the final rules for the Government’s pensions reform were put before Parliament today.
The Government today called on communities to step forward to lead the fight against crime and anti-social behaviour.
I am about to claim pension credit however my wife is a lot younger so do I say she is looking for work when in fact she looks after me? I'm not claiming disability as my disorder is functional and although...
Hi Louise - Many thanks for your post. We would be very interested in finding out more about what support is needed to upgrade the efficiency of community buildings. As key community assets...
The new Office of the Health Professions Adjudicator (OHPA) today announced the appointment of Professor Dame Janet Finch, DBE as their third non-executive director.
DWP003/10 Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Yvette Cooper, has re-appointed Ian Russell as Non Executive Chair of Remploy. Remploy is one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist employment services...
This consultation started on 11th November 2009 and ends on 5th February 2010.
We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more details, visit its website.The following documents relating...
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the cocaine supply conviction of Besnik Qema to the Crown Court.
NE/005/10             North East firms are being offered the chance to help shape the future of the UK’s Life Sciences industry as a special roadshow begins a tour of the UK.
Work to increase options for UK businesses in need of non-bank finance is the subject of a discussion document released by the Treasury today. The document seeks views on the barriers to more diverse financing...
Major resurfacing and bridge joint replacement work for the a14 between alconbury and fen drayton, cambridgeshire
The waters around Lundy Island, off the coast of Devon, today became England’s first Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) under the Marine and Coastal Access Act.
Sir Michael Parkinson calls for out of date stereotypes of older people to be banished and for dignity to be at the heart of care in a personal account of his year as the nation’s Dignity Ambassador published...
Many militant/extremist individuals claim state benefits from our tax payer...
Many militant/extremist individuals claim state benefits from our tax payer...
It is not only a traumatic and very hard time for anybody who leaves a...
It is not only a traumatic and very hard time for anybody who leaves a...
I live in Tooting where there are a number of madrasses run from peoples...
I live in Tooting where there are a number of madrasses run from peoples...
I want either the Prime Minister or the government to stop giving lone...
I want either the Prime Minister or the government to stop giving lone...
create a compulsory national service or similar for our unemployed teenagers...
create a compulsory national service or similar for our unemployed teenagers...
instead of ministers claiming for second homes ect why not have a hotel in...
instead of ministers claiming for second homes ect why not have a hotel in...
I feel that the governemnt should have a greater influence on the price of...
I feel that the governemnt should have a greater influence on the price of...
The aim of this petition is to stop the uncontrolled drinking of young...
The aim of this petition is to stop the uncontrolled drinking of young...
Last year people on disability living allowance, recieved a one off payment...
Last year people on disability living allowance, recieved a one off payment...
we believe that autism is not a disability or medical issue, therefore any...
we believe that autism is not a disability or medical issue, therefore any...
The majority of sanitary protection contains synthetics despite medical...
The majority of sanitary protection contains synthetics despite medical...
The UK is an island surrounded by very stormy seas and very bad weather (...
The UK is an island surrounded by very stormy seas and very bad weather (...
I think that the disabled should get heating allowance like the elderly do.
I think that the disabled should get heating allowance like the elderly do.
Many public places now have a baby changing table. The problem is that...
Many public places now have a baby changing table. The problem is that...
We want these powders/capsules that cause sleep deprivation, circulatory...
We want these powders/capsules that cause sleep deprivation, circulatory...
These days it has become something of a nightmare trying to get a taxi from...
These days it has become something of a nightmare trying to get a taxi from...
local pubs are struggling for business and supermarkets are selling drink to...
local pubs are struggling for business and supermarkets are selling drink to...
It has been established that the main cause of global warming in Britain is...
It has been established that the main cause of global warming in Britain is...
Although the virus does appear to be on the retreat for the time being,...
Although the virus does appear to be on the retreat for the time being,...
It is currently the responsibility of local authorities to clear snow and...
It is currently the responsibility of local authorities to clear snow and...
This will ensure that our criminal system is able to cope with UK citizens...
This will ensure that our criminal system is able to cope with UK citizens...
dear prime minster, please act quickly to stop housing benefit paid to...
dear prime minster, please act quickly to stop housing benefit paid to...
Petition to change school holiday times-Extend winter holidays and take the...
Petition to change school holiday times-Extend winter holidays and take the...
Parents should be held resposible for their childre until they attain the...
Parents should be held resposible for their childre until they attain the...
Due to the lack of salt stocks in most areas central government seems to...
Due to the lack of salt stocks in most areas central government seems to...
i would like all pubs and nightclubs in the uk accept the pass cards as id....
i would like all pubs and nightclubs in the uk accept the pass cards as id....
Britain is seizing up with the cold and many pavements and roads are iced up...
Britain is seizing up with the cold and many pavements and roads are iced up...
I'm creating this petition becuase places like pubs and bars and rejecting...
I'm creating this petition becuase places like pubs and bars and rejecting...
Currently waiting times for cancer patients are two weeks for appointments...
Currently waiting times for cancer patients are two weeks for appointments...
Ban any use of animals in circuses in the UK. Animals are being mistreated...
Ban any use of animals in circuses in the UK. Animals are being mistreated...
As demonstrated by the recent attempted attrocity at Detroit the current...
As demonstrated by the recent attempted attrocity at Detroit the current...
If the queen is going to get one for having a job for 60 years then why...
If the queen is going to get one for having a job for 60 years then why...
Cold Weather Payments should be made available to all Registered Disabled...
Cold Weather Payments should be made available to all Registered Disabled...
It is currently embedded in commercial law that protection of the...
It is currently embedded in commercial law that protection of the...
Councils are keen to charge us for every item them allegly supply and often...
Councils are keen to charge us for every item them allegly supply and often...
Those people who had high interest accounts in the Icelandic Bank prior to...
Those people who had high interest accounts in the Icelandic Bank prior to...
As you will be aware, the weather this winter is severe and is causing the U...
As you will be aware, the weather this winter is severe and is causing the U...
This is a petition to limit cars to 70 MPH; Why are cars made capable to do...
This is a petition to limit cars to 70 MPH; Why are cars made capable to do...
This is a petition to limit cars to 70 MPH; Why are cars made capable to do...
This is a petition to limit cars to 70 MPH; Why are cars made capable to do...
Reduce by at least half the amount of tax paid per litre on LPG, petrol and...
Reduce by at least half the amount of tax paid per litre on LPG, petrol and...
We, the undersigned, believe that the constituent nations of the United...
We, the undersigned, believe that the constituent nations of the United...
In view of the recent adverse weather affecting the whole of the United...
In view of the recent adverse weather affecting the whole of the United...
Becuase we cannot smoke in clubs pubs and public areas to give us tax free...
Becuase we cannot smoke in clubs pubs and public areas to give us tax free...
I have been out of work for one Year. I have used jobcentre plus and local...
I have been out of work for one Year. I have used jobcentre plus and local...
No charges should be made for people trying to find information about their...
No charges should be made for people trying to find information about their...
The CITB has reduced grant payments to construction companies due to the...
The CITB has reduced grant payments to construction companies due to the...
This petition is designed to ensure that all retail staff in the uk are...
This petition is designed to ensure that all retail staff in the uk are...
The only new nuclear power plant currently authorized in Britain is large-...
The only new nuclear power plant currently authorized in Britain is large-...
The old barrier is too small and i am worried about the potential flood risk...
The old barrier is too small and i am worried about the potential flood risk...
I know those who are pregnant, have babies / young children are lucky & not...
I know those who are pregnant, have babies / young children are lucky & not...
Sir Michael Parkinson calls for out of date stereotypes of older people to be banished and for dignity to be at the heart of care in a personal account of his year as the nation’s Dignity Ambassador published...