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Government News
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10 Downing StreetPM and President Sarkozy call for global economic cooperation Consumer finance podcast Morning press briefing from 12 March 2010 Protecting the Recovery Afternoon press briefing from 10 March 2010 Photographic exhibition tells story of people of the Congo Re-appointment of three Forestry Commissioners Iraq memorial re-dedicated Morning press briefing from 11 March 2010 Afternoon press briefing from 11 March 2010
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Audit Commission |
Cabinet OfficeNew study to drive further improvements in health care for the most vulnerable Ministers agree to further strengthen devolution Appointments 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
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Child Support Agency |
Communities & Local GovernmentShahid Malik meets President of the Transitional Federation Government of Somalia Up in Smoke Valuation Tribunal Service new member appointed Decrease in homelessness continues as new statistics show 72 per cent reduction John Healey: Reconstructing the builders´ rulebook to reduce emissions and bills Corrie´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
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Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform |
Department for Children, Schools and FamiliesMore help for professionals to spot children and young people at risk of gang involvement Measures to be strengthened to prevent the promotion of racism by teachers in schools A thousand more money saving experts to save schools millions of pounds Active Shakespeare: Students act up to learn the Bard Extra 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
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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
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Department for TransportAdonis sets out high speed rail proposals HS2 gears up for next stage of work following Government´s publication of HS2 report Transport Statistics New rules to improve safety and information at road works New 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
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Department for Work and PensionsMore winter help on way to poorest pensioners Jobcentre Plus is putting Europe’s largest jobs database in to people’s pockets with the launch of the first UK Government Jobcentre app. Job 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
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Department of HealthCall for employers to be ‘carer friendly’ Local NHS to trail new ways to improve dental services New study to drive further improvements in health care for the most vulnerable Call for employers to be carer friendly Local NHS to trial new ways to improve dental services NHS to better help victims of violence NHS to better help victims of violence New study to drive further improvements in health care for the most vulnerable NHS to better help victims of violence Quit smoking with the help of your mobile
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Electoral CommissionBrits living abroad – last chance to secure your general election vote! Boundary 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
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Food Standards AgencySome Butterkist Sweet Microwave Popcorn recalled because of possible rice weevil Review of infant formula and follow-on formula advertising controls Board meeting available online Board agrees single front-of-pack label plan Sainsbury´s withdraws some mandarin jelly FSA Board meeting now live Invitation to novel foods open event Scores on the Doors Working Group agenda published ACAF open meeting 3 March 2010 FSA Board meeting papers published
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Foreign OfficeFCO welcomes pirate convictions in Kenya Foreign Secretary meets with the Chairman of the Joint Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Statement on the release of Paul Martin United British companies in trade drive to United Arab Emirates Foreign Secretary and OIC Secretary General talk on Al Arabiya Foreign Secretary meets with the Secretary General of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference European Youth Parliament meets at the FCO Save this number! Foreign Office trials text messaging for Brits abroad Joint UK-Somalia press statement on the visit of the President of Somalia to London Future of Afghanistan: David Miliband on CNN
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Greater London AuthorityThe week ahead at the London Assembly Assembly calls in Copenhagen expert to see what London can learn about climate change How London could follow in the footsteps of Europe’s greenest city News from Caroline Pidgeon: Boris´ broken promise on ticket offices will make travel less safe for Londoners Victorian Thames Tunnel reopens to the public Assembly investigation into City Airport expansion takes off Summit talks to smooth the way to less disruption on London’s roads Mayor launches new website to help London´s new businesses and property owners thrive Go green, enjoy the craic, at London´s St Patrick´s Day celebrations London´s car clubs taking on Europe
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Healthcare Commission |
HM TreasuryChancellor launches new free money advice service Public 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
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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
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House of CommonsHouse of Commons debates for 2010-03-10 House 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 2010-03-10 House 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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Information Commissioners OfficeMarch 2010 FS50189185 FS50194062 FS50208934 FS50271975 FER0204414 FS50202965 FS50204107 FS50206324 FS50246007
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Legal Services CommissionAward of Crown Court representation orders for either way cases in early adopters courts Crown 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
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London Development AgencyLondon extends welcome ahead of 2012 Games LDA to provide £4 million for Bankside Urban Forest Mayor 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
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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: Communities, Equalities and People MPA 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
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Ministry of Defence (MOD)Stabilisation in Musa Qal´ah points the way forward for Op MOSHTARAK Troops hail C-IED experts as ´heroes of Afghanistan´ HMS Gannet achieves record number of Search and Rescue sorties New satellite will support UK military operations Navy submarine sails after six-year upgrade Basra memorial wall rededicated in UK UK forces to hand over Musa Qal´ah to other ISAF troops RFA Largs Bay delivers aid to isolated Haitian village New Jobcentre Plus ´Champions´ for Armed Forces launched Soldier throws live hand grenade back to Taliban
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Ministry of Justice |
National ArchivesNationwide industrial action on Wednesday 24 March New 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
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National Assembly for WalesHouse of Commons debates for 2010-03-10 House 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 EnglandWildlife challenge: England’s lost and threatened species New 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
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Northern Ireland AssemblyCOMMITTEE FOR FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RELEASES MAJOR REPORT ON DEVOLUTION OF POLICING AND JUSTICE COMMITTEE 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
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Northern Ireland Office |
Office of Communications (Offcom)NEWID ER MWYN ARBED ARIAN AR FFONAU SYMUDOL Switch onto mobile savings 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
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Office of Fair TradingOFT seeks court order against gym management company OFT 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
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Prime Ministers QuestionsNew high speed rail link announced Council for Science and Technology PM hails Northern Ireland vote Morning 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
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Scottish GovernmentClean up at Longannet FM leads Trident protest Top scientists to advise Scottish Government Planning Performance Statistics Planning excellence recognised Increasing pace on planning reform Funding for NHS Boards 2009 December Survey of Agriculture Social services report Scottish salmon
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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
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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 OfficeWayne David marks St David’s Day with a visit to Award Winning Penderyn Whisky Peter Hain welcomes progress on plans to electrify London to South Wales railway line Peter Hain says governments will work together to safeguard future of Toyota’s Deeside factory Peter Hain sees leading edge technology in North Wales Welsh 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
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Youth Justice BoardYouth Justice Service Managers Conference 2010 - presentations YJB 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
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