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10 February 2017

Men jailed for supporting terrorism
seen at 18:30, 10 February in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Five men have today (10 February) been sentenced for making speeches encouraging support for Daesh.
Man who sent anti-Semitic messages to MP and others jailed
seen at 18:30, 10 February in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
A man who sent anti-Semitic messages to Luciana Berger MP and other victims has been jailed for more than two years at Newcastle Crown Court today (February 10).
News story: Work underway at Kilbowie Road, Clydebank
seen at 18:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Coal Authority has taken responsibility for the site and the repair works will take between 6 to 8 weeks to complete.

Only a 6 metre deep hole is visible at the road surface, but this leads to the...

News story: Applying for the 2017 Clinical Excellence Awards
seen at 18:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Clarified the renewal process.

The 2017 Clinical Excellence Awards round will open on Tuesday 28 February and will close at 5:00pm on Tuesday 25 April. During this time, ACCEA will accept applications...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Yorkshire and the Humber: summary for Monday 13 February to Sunday 19 February 2017
seen at 18:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 10 February and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Kent and Sussex: weekly summary for Monday 13 February to Sunday 19 February 2017.
seen at 18:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 9 February but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

Press release: Planned roadworks in East Midlands: weekly summary for Monday 13 February to Sunday 19 February 2016
seen at 18:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 10 February but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

Press release: Planned roadworks in West Midlands: weekly summary for Monday 13 February to Sunday 19 February 2017
seen at 18:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 10 February 2017 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. ...

Press release: Plans for new M49 junction at Avonmouth announced
seen at 18:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Highways England announced the preferred option for the new junction, which is part of the government’s £15 billion road investment programme. The junction will improve road access and provide a much...

Press release: Weekend closures for final phase of £192m dual carriageway project
seen at 18:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Drivers in Cheshire are being reminded the A556, M56 junctions 7 and 8 and M6 junction 19 will all be closed next weekend as work to open the new £192 million Knutsford to Bowdon dual carriageway gets...

Press release: North West traffic officers featured in Channel 5 documentary
seen at 18:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Three North West traffic officers will be featured in a new Channel 5 series which shows the work involved in keeping the roads moving during the winter months.

A film crew from Winter Road Rescue has...

News story: Minister for North Africa statement on the closure of the Nadeem Centre in Egypt
seen at 16:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Office Minister, Tobias Ellwood, said:

I am deeply concerned by the decision of the Government of Egypt to close the Nadeem Centre for Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence, a prominent Egyptian...

Press release: Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson appointed: James Slack
seen at 16:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

James Slack has been appointed as the Prime Minister’s Official Spokesperson.

He will replace Helen Bower, who is taking up a new role as Director of Communications in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office...

Press release: Safety improvement scheme announced for A35 in Dorset
seen at 16:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The 10-week road improvement scheme is scheduled to start in early April and will not only improve safety for road users, but will also improve crossing facilities for pedestrians.

Included in the work...

News story: Britain and Cyprus Step Up Defence Co-Operation
seen at 16:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon and Cypriot Defence Minister Christoforos Fokaides signed a Defence Co-operation Programme in the capital Nicosia today, agreeing to closer working.

Building on the...

News story: Thousands of students will benefit from new cadet units backed by £50 million Government plan
seen at 14:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Thousands of students, many often from less prosperous areas, are set to benefit from the development prospects and new skills, such as team-work, problem solving and leadership that school cadet units bring. ...

Press release: Parmigianino’s 16th century masterpiece at risk of leaving the UK
seen at 14:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Culture Minister Matt Hancock has placed a temporary export bar on a 16th century masterpiece by Parmigianino, to provide an opportunity to keep it in the country.

The Virgin and Child with Saint Mary...

Press release: Disqualified Heywood heating company director out in the cold
seen at 14:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Stephen John Greenall has given an undertaking to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, which prevents him from becoming directly or indirectly involved in the promotion, formation...

Press release: Fishing cheats land big fines in court in Middlesex
seen at 14:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Anglers had penalties of over £450 each imposed at Uxbridge Magistrates Court on 6 February 2017 for fishing illegally, without an Environment Agency rod licence.

Adam Younie 26 of Haverhill...

Speech: Nick Gibb: the importance of high-quality arts education
seen at 14:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

It is a pleasure to be at the Music and Drama Education Exposition. This event offers teachers and organisations promoting music and drama education the opportunity to attend seminars, workshops and debates. ...

Press release: Directors of a Kingston restaurant disqualified for six years for employing illegal workers
seen at 14:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Both men have given undertakings to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, which prevents them from becoming directly or indirectly involved in the promotion, formation or management...

Press release: UK and Norway affirm important energy relationship
seen at 14:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Today (10 February 2017), the UK Energy Minister Jesse Norman and the Norwegian Energy Minister Terje Søviknes held their first meeting at the Oslo Energy Forum.

The UK and Norway share an important energy...

Press release: Romsey restaurateur banned for employing illegal workers
seen at 14:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Mohammad Shajahan has given an undertaking to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, which prevents him from becoming directly or indirectly involved in the promotion, formation...

News story: Minister for North Africa statement on the closure of the Nadeem Centre in Egypt
seen at 14:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Office Minister, Tobias Ellwood, said:

I am deeply concerned by the decision of the Government of Egypt’s closure of the Nadeem Centre for Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence, a prominent...

Press release: County Durham student awarded Lord Glenamara memorial prize
seen at 14:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

A talented County Durham student has been recognised for her academic success and voluntary work with a prize given to commemorate a politician who championed education in the North East.

Courteney Ayre...

News story: Welsh language to be used in local election ballot papers
seen at 14:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Ballot papers used in polls across Wales will have details of the election written in both Welsh and English in this May’s elections.

The measures have been introduced by UK Government Minister Chris...

Speech: Government at your service: Ben Gummer speech
seen at 14:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The theme of this conference is government at your service, which was picked up on at the speech that I gave to a gathering that you held at the end of last year.

And it’s not a kind of reference – sideways...

News story: Patent examiner vacancies at the IPO
seen at 14:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: New patent examiner vacancies specialising in biotechnology, chemistry and electrical/electronic engineering added.

Role of a patent examiner

Patent examiners help companies to innovate...

Press release: De-listing for misleading on-line business directory
seen at 14:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The winding up of the company follows an investigation by the Insolvency Service.

Go-Rise cold-called prospective customers and offered a service promoting their businesses in an online directory. The...

News story: Steering UK innovation: McLaren announces new composites plant
seen at 11:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The announcement that McLaren Automotive will open a £50 million composites technology centre in Sheffield to develop carbon fibre chassis for its sports cars is a welcome boost to the UK’s manufacturing...

Press release: Disqualified Heywood heating company director out in the cold
seen at 11:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Stephen John Greenall has given an undertaking to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, which prevents him from becoming directly or indirectly involved in the promotion, formation...

News story: Access arrangements for GCSEs and A Levels
seen at 11:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The special arrangements that are made for students with disabilities are crucial for fair access to qualifications. Analysis of data reveals patterns that suggest that some schools make more requests than others...

Press release: Fishing cheats land big fines in court in Middlesex
seen at 11:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Anglers had penalties of over £450 each imposed at Uxbridge magistrates Court on 6 February 2017 for fishing illegally, without an Environment Agency rod licence.

Adam Younie 26 of Haverhill...

Press release: Government announces boost for UK commercial space sector
seen at 10:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).
Draft legislation to enable spaceflight from the UK by 2020 to be published within weeks The commercial spaceflight market is worth an estimated £25 billion over the next 20 years

Grants worth...

Press release: Parmigianino’s 16th century masterpiece at risk of leaving the UK
seen at 09:30, 10 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Culture Minister Matt Hancock has placed a temporary export bar on a 16th century masterpiece by Parmigianino, to provide an opportunity to keep it in the country.

The Virgin and Child with Saint Mary...