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Government News
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10 Downing StreetPM hails progress on gender equality Baroness Kinnock to lead efforts tackling violence against women National Gallery trustee National Portrait Gallery appointments Tate trustee appointment PM calls for more women in boardrooms PM’s message for Commonwealth Day Prime Minister at Iraq Inquiry PM thanks Operation Moshtarak troops PM’s podcast for International Women’s Day
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Audit Commission |
Cabinet OfficeAppointments to the board of the UK Statistics Authority Devon Doctors is leading the way says Minister Young people challenged to get involved, tell us what you want, says Minister Radical shift in Government ICT will save £3.2 billion annually in public money Local community buildings will be transformed through Government grants worth £2.27 million Government launches one-stop shop for data Research shows Civil Service more diverse than ever before Minister investigates bigger role for mutuals in housing Co-ordination key to our work with local government New Year Honours List 2010
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Child Support Agency |
Communities & Local GovernmentCorrie´s Michelle Keegan puts the fire into girl power John Healey: New sites will lay the foundations for new deal in housebuilding New powers for councils to help communities thrive John Denham calls for community champions to tackle anti-social behaviour Unitary authorities - Exeter and Norwich get green light; Suffolk to decide locally; no change for Norfolk and Devon Third sector can be first choice for local services John Healey: Repossession help will continue Neighbourhood projects make a difference say residents We won´t leave a generation behind - Rosie Winterton announces new measures to tackle worklessness John Denham - Government is Strengthening Local Democracy
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Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform |
Department for Children, Schools and FamiliesExtra money to help secure progress at ten schools £418.3m for six new BSF projects as once-in-generation project continues to accelerate Teachers to lead the way in preventing violence against women and girls Ed Balls acts to increase supply of teachers for most severely disabled children DCSF and BIS respond to the Science for Careers Expert Group report Government programme improving lives of families and communities blighted by anti-social behaviour Extra transport funding announced as part of £90 million Diploma package Inactive children get help to move more Schools Minister takes action to prepare young people for employment Qualifications offer to be improved for young people
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affiars |
Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills |
Department for International DevelopmentBritish Development Secretary commits extra funding for Helmand stabilisation and development UK signs new deal to fight poverty in Palestinian Territories UK government to give $10 million to Haiti relief effort (Released at 11:00 GMT) UKaid supports new vaccine to eradicate polio Civilian experts now ready to help world´s most hostile places - Alexander £50m puts developing countries at the forefront of green energy revolution New initiative to prevent ‘next global pandemic’
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Department for TransportNew proposals to improve bus travel and tackle anti social behaviour Green lorry training proposal to cut carbon emissions New safety measures for mobility scooters Cities told transport strategies need to be bolder Tougher penalties for road works disruption Motorists get up to £5,000 towards cost of an ultra-low carbon car Transport Statistics Bold new THINK! campaign to cut motorcyclist deaths Government outlines vision for an active England Motorists get up to £5,000 towards cost of an ultra-low carbon car - Under embargo until 0001 25 February 2010
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Department for Work and PensionsJob advice in unemployment hotspots to help thousands of people into work Ministers sets targets to help people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities Increased payments for mesothelioma sufferers Employers and doctors get the facts on fit notes Tower crane registration scheme becomes law Right to Control: Government announces winning councils COOPER: Figures show we must continue to invest to help the unemployed IT Desktop Services Contract Awarded to Fujitsu Help for thousands seriously injured at work Extra support and cash for parents moving off benefits and into jobs – Cooper
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Department of HealthSmart use of health intelligence celebrated NHS better equipped to tackle local health inequalities Smart use of health intelligence celebrated Record numbers seeking jobs in social care NHS better equipped to tackle local health inequalities £8million regional campaign to help catch cancer early NHS patients to get new legal rights Visitors risk an EHIC-cup New initiative offers support into work for people with learning disabilities £8million regional campaign to help catch cancer early
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Electoral CommissionBoundary Committee finalises local electoral arrangements for Northumberland Electoral Commission announces outcome of investigation into donations reported by the Conservative Party from Bearwood Corporate Services Limited Voters could miss out on general election Glasgow North East report a timely reminder for the UK general election Political parties’ latest donations and borrowing figures published Further information sought for Durham council boundaries Chinese campaign launched by Electoral Commission Help homeless people register for the General Election Political parties’ latest donations and borrowing figures published Boundary Committee statement on appeal against Suffolk judicial review
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Food Standards AgencyInvitation to novel foods open event Scores on the Doors Working Group agenda published ACAF open meeting 3 March 2010 FSA Board meeting papers published Agency publishes proposals for better labels Local authority enforcement monitoring data published Tesco withdraws four varieties of sandwiches Asda withdraws some Fresh Tastes Gammon Steaks with Pineapple Some Loyd Grossman Tomato and Chilli Pasta Sauce is recalled Pro-Pak Foods recalls some sliced chicken roll
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Foreign OfficeEnvironmentalist Polly Courtice on a sustainable UK High Commissions promote judicial ethics in the Caribbean Celebrating Commonwealth Day Baroness Kinnock to lead on tackling violence against women overseas David Miliband to deliver a talk “The War in Afghanistan: How to end it” at Massachusetts Institute of Technology President of Somalia visits UK Environmentalist Polly Courtice on a sustainable UK Violent clashes in Nigeria Threat to ex-pat properties in Spain Entrepreneur Manoj Badale on business in the UK
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Greater London Authority‘Government must do more to tackle dangerous dogs´ - Deputy Mayor Mayor Boris starts the search for London’s best young buskers News from Caroline Pidgeon: Mayor’s contradictory statements over Thames Estuary Airport cannot be explained away Mayor and TfL announce ambitious plans for improving cycle safety Assembly questions Olympic Park Legacy Company Mayor to quadruple Rape Crisis services in London EAST festival kicks off Mayor announces £900,000 boost for London’s homeless The week ahead at the London Assembly Bus-related crime in London falls to a six year low after introduction of area Hub Teams
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Healthcare Commission |
HM TreasuryPublic expenditure outturn update Chancellor thanks Kate Barker for service to the Monetary Policy Committee Framework to give businesses greater certainty on tax policy Spring Supplementary Estimates 2009-10 Northern Rock takes another step towards independence Amended Copy - Monday 18 January 2010 - Speech by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Ian Pearson to the Intellect - OGC Supplier Conference Changes to public expenditure National Statistics releases "Positioning Scotland for Economic Recovery and Growth" - Speech by The Chancellor of the Exchequer, The Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP, Speech by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Ian Pearson to the Intellect - OGC Supplier Conference Speech by Financial Services Secretary to the Treasury, Paul Myners
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Home OfficeHillsborough papers panel established Public consultation on specialist training for door supervisors launched Identity cards to be extended across the North West New taskforce to improve service for missing persons and their families Sheffield sex trafficking gang jailed Tackling drugs changing lives awards - national winners
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House of CommonsHouse of Commons debates for 2010-03-04 House of Commons debates for 2010-02-10 House of Commons debates for 2010-02-09 House of Commons debates for 2010-02-03 House of Commons debates for 2010-01-29 House of Commons debates for 2010-01-12
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House of LordsHouse of Lords debates for 2010-03-04 House of Lords debates for 2010-02-10 House of Lords debates for 2010-02-09 House of Lords debates for 2010-02-03 House of Lords debates for 2010-01-28 House of Lords debates for 2010-01-12
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Legal Services CommissionCrown Court means testing early adopters – Award of Crown Court representation orders for either way cases Tenders for 2010 standard crime contract Crown Court Means Testing – new guidance now available New contractor for Defence Solicitor Call Centre Immigration tender deadlines New rate of VAT from January 1 2010
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London Development AgencyMayor announces £900,000 boost for London´s homeless 1000th Londoner into work through Employer Accord programme New York follows London´s lead as investment in new fashion talent pays off LDA Commits To New Seminars To Help London’s SMEs Work starts on Hatcham Gardens transformation Global commercial property giants sign up to Better Buildings Partnership LDA completes two land deals at Beam Reach in Rainham New Observatory has eye on London´s labour market London brownfield database wins RTPI e-government award LDA launches new programme of support for social enterprise leaders
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Maritime and Coastguard AgencyTRAWLER SKIPPER PLEADS GUILTY TO FAILURE TO KEEP A PROPER LOOKOUT MAN INJURED ON CLEVELAND WAY, WHITBY TWO PEOPLE REFUSE RESCUE ON RIVER TEES HOAX CALLER USES SMS FOR THE DEAF SERVICE
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Met OfficeClimate change and human influence Changes to Met Office forecasts Coldest UK winter for over 30 years A stormy end to February Cold weather to continue with some snow Heavy snow for Scotland New global temperature analyses More snow as cold weather continues easyJet set for ClearFlight Forecasts on the move with iPhone
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Metropolitan Police AuthorityMPA committee meeting: Strategic and Operational Policing Committee MPA Statement: MPA appoints Tribunal to hear the case of Commander Ali Dizaei Winning crime fighting projects announced: 2010 Safer London Problem Oriented Partnership Awards Metropolitan Police Authority: February meeting Improving policing for Londoners: MPA Joint Engagement Meetings complete first round Short listed projects announced for 2010 Safer London Problem Oriented Partnership Awards MPA Statement: Action following Commander Dizaei verdict MPA Statement: Commander Dizaei verdict MPA Committee Meeting: Finance and Resources Committee MPA committee meeting: Strategic and Operational Policing Committee
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Ministry of Defence (MOD)Afghan aircrews train over Wiltshire Soldier from 3 RIFLES killed near Sangin on 5 March Soldier from 3 RIFLES killed near Sangin on 6 March Rifleman Jonathon Allott of 3 RIFLES killed in Afghanistan Soldier from 4 RIFLES killed near Sangin on 7 March Rifleman Liam Maughan of 3 RIFLES killed in Afghanistan Stafford forces family benefits from 7,000th housing upgrade ´Tugs of the future´ will support Navy´s new carriers Soldier from 1 RIFLES killed in Afghanistan Navy officer honoured for lifetime contribution to sports
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Ministry of Justice |
National ArchivesNew Security Service files released New charges for birth, marriage and death certificates at the General Register Office Changes to magazine publishing at The National Archives Nationwide industrial action on Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 March Death and the Virgin: Elizabeth, Dudley and the Mysterious Fate of Amy Robsart Trace your immigrant ancestry online Businesses to bid for legislation contracts Temporary disruption to online library catalogue New academic strategy launched Close Encounters of the Second Kind: the latest release of UFO files
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National Assembly for WalesHouse of Commons debates for 2010-03-04 House of Commons debates for 2010-02-10 House of Commons debates for 2010-02-09 House of Commons debates for 2010-02-03 House of Commons debates for 2010-01-29 House of Commons debates for 2010-01-12
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National StatisticsUnemployment GDP and Unemployment Retail Sales Business Investment Index of Services GDP Growth Producer Prices SOCIETY: Travel to School Labour Market: Average Weekly Earnings Health: Suicides
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Natural EnglandNew marine channel opens up Have your say: Last call for views on Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks expansion Help your garden spring to life Launch of Uplands Entry Level Stewardship UK’s rarest farmland bird fights back with the help of farmers The healing power of nature Natural England welcomes greater flexibility in upholding environmental regulations Natural England brings ‘voluntary restraint’ of licensed shooting of wildfowl and waterbirds to an end ELS applications resume after improvements are completed ahead of schedule Green Belts: more than lines on a map
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Northern Ireland AssemblyCOMMITTEE FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT - COMMITTEE FEARS BUDGET CUTS AND JOB LOSSES YOUNG PEOPLE GIVE YOUTH ASSEMBLY A THUMBS UP COMITTEE FOR EDUCATION SWINE FLU VACCINES STILL A PRIORITY SAYS COMMITTEE COMITTEE FOR EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE CAST AN INVITE TO NEW EUROPEAN FISHERIES COMMISIONER ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE CALLS ON MINISTER TO REINSTATE CRUCIAL FUNDING NO ROOM FOR COMPLACENCY AS HEALTH IMPROVES FOR LOCAL PEOPLE PRESS RELEASE
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Northern Ireland Office |
Office of Communications (Offcom)Ofcom awards five new community radio licences Ofcom welcomes new European telecoms regulation body Ofcom considers deregulation of TV advertising rules Ofcom publishes BT pension consultation Consortiwm Cyfranogiad Digidol yn cael ei lawnsio heddiw Y camau nesaf i sicrhau argaeledd, a defnydd effeithiol o wasanaethau cyfathrebiadau Profiad y defnyddiwr Defnyddwyr yn edrych am well fargen ar wasanaethau cyfathrebiadau New 111 non-emergency healthcare phone number confirmed Improving consumer complaints handling processes
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Office of Fair TradingOFT accepts Cornwall divestment in aggregates merger OFT satisfied with Orange/T-Mobile competition remedies OFT imposes requirements on Reset Finance over credit brokerage adverts Scotland losing out to scammers, new OFT figures reveal OFT secures final high court order against Foxtons OFT issues Statement of Objections for alleged abuse of a dominant position by Reckitt Benckiser More innovation needed in home buying and selling market, OFT finds Unemployed targeted by rising work opportunity scams OFT decides not to refer Arriva/Go-Ahead North East Transactions to Competition Commission OFT clears Ambassador/Live Nation theatres acquisition
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Prime Ministers QuestionsMorning press briefing from 10 February 2010 Afternoon press briefing from 10 February 2010 Lord-Lieutenant for Cheshire Afternoon press briefing from 8 February 2010 PM meets Bulgarian counterpart at Number 10 Investment in Britain’s future to continue - PM Afghanistan Conference - PM’s opening remarks Boiler scrappage scheme launched UK to continue push for change in Burma - PM tells ASSK Morning press briefing from 11 December 2009
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Scottish GovernmentA taste of things to come US inspired child health programme Planning reform to benefit aquaculture Criminal Proceedings in Scottish Courts, 2008-09 Courts sending clear message on knife possession Plans to improve private rented housing Inspectors´ verdict on Greenock Hospital Independent Budget Review Hepatitis C Principal teachers hold key role
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Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) IT can make travel easier, safer and greener Sustainable development is key to tackling health inequalities and climate change SDC publishes Welsh Language Scheme Government in strong position to meet office emissions targets IT can make travel easier, safer and greener SDC welcomes Governmentandrsquo;s ´Food 2030´ Strategy Wind Power: Your Questions Answered Setting the Table Government in strong position to meet office emissions targets Scots locked in unsustainable communities
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The Learning and Skills Council16-19 Capital statement LEARNING AND SKILLS COUNCIL HONOURS COMMITMENT TO HELP COLLEGES WITH FINANCIAL PROBLEMS Business leaders have hailed the Government’s flagship Train to Gain programme, saying it has helped them provide vital training to their staff during the downturn Train to Gain Helps Businesses of all Sizes Fight Recession Statement in response to the Public Accounts Commitee report on Train to Gain LSC Gives Conditional Approval to 16-19 Capital Projects LSC Gives Conditional Approval to 16-19 Capital Projects Learners Say ESF Helps in Finding Employment Learners Say European Social Fund (ESF) Helps in Finding Employment Jobs will be a top topic of conversation this christmas
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UK Border AgencyUK Border Agency launches consultation on NHS debtors Chief Inspector´s report on the handling of asylum cases - UK Border Agency response Stowaways found in electronics lorry bound for Leicestershire Protests at Yarl´s Wood immigration centre - Government response Immigration and asylum statistics released Final phase of Tier 4 is launched Two charged with facilitating young boy into Britain Immigration enquiry bureau - power disruptions update Tackling immigration and border crime goes a step further New guidance for points-based system sponsors
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Wales OfficeWelsh employers urged to tell young people ‘you’re hired’ Ministers pays tribute to Michael Foot Peter Hain sees the future of digital technologies: Made in Wales Peter Hain launches new Welsh Castles Stamps on St David’s Day Peter Hain’s speech at St David’s Day Debate ‘Wind Energy Hub’ Plans would bring Hundreds of Green Jobs to Anglesey, says Peter Hain on trip to Germany Peter Hain responds to First Minister on referendum 240 New Jobs for Young People in Anglesey and Gwynedd Wayne David meets a young person in Swansea back in work thanks to Future Jobs Fund Tackling youth unemployment remains top Government priority
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Youth Justice BoardYJB acknowledges National Assembly for Wales report Canadian counterparts trial YJB prevention programme Bristol lad beats ASBO Queen´s New Year Honours list 2011 – nominate your colleagues Big freeze no barrier to communication YJB hires new senior police officer Practitioners: give your views on the criminal justice system Report into health and well-being of vulnerable children welcomed Report published into the experiences of 15 to 18-year-olds in custody
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