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Downing Street Says
Every day the Prime Minister's Spokesman meets a small coterie of political journalists known as 'the lobby' for a topical chat, or 'briefing'.
World Cup Bid
Asked why the Prime Minister wasn’t taking a break from his holiday to meet with the World Cup bid team, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) said that the Prime Minister’s holiday was a longstanding arrangement and the Deputy Prime Minister would be hosting the event. The nature of the visit was technical and the [...]]]>
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:00:58 +0000
Passports
Asked if there was a need for the inside of passports to have a new design in this age of austerity, the PMS said that this particular project had been underway for some time, and security was part of the reason for a new design.
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:00:57 +0000
Dr David Kelly
Asked what the Prime Minister thought of the Attorney General looking into the pathologist’s report on David Kelly, the PMS said that if the Attorney General felt that there was material new evidence then he could apply to the High Court for an inquest.
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:00:56 +0000
Welfare
Asked if the Prime Minister shared the Treasury’s concern that some of the plans coming from the Department for Work and Pensions were impractical, the PMS said he assumed that this referred to reports at the weekend about disagreements between the two departments. There was a spending review underway and tackling the welfare bill [...]]]>
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:00:55 +0000
Misc
Asked if the Prime Minister had spoken to Patrick Mercer with reference to his suggestion that Irish republican dissidents planned to make an attack, the PMS said that he was not aware of any phone call. We were not complacent about these things, but we would not provide a running commentary.
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:00:54 +0000
Prime Minister on holiday
Asked if there was a set plan for the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister to stay in contact with each other, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that he wouldn’t get into the process involved. They were able to talk to one another should the need arise.
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:20:02 +0000
Prime Minister on holiday
Asked if there was a set plan for the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister to stay in contact with each other, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that he wouldn’t get into the process involved. They were able to talk to one another should the need arise.
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:50:01 +0000
Prime Minister on holiday
Asked if there was a set plan for the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister to stay in contact with each other, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that he wouldn’t get into the process involved. They were able to talk to one another should the need arise.
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:20:01 +0000
Prime Minister on holiday
Asked if there was a set plan for the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister to stay in contact with each other, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that he wouldn’t get into the process involved. They were able to talk to one another should the need arise.
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 05:50:01 +0000
Prime Minister on holiday
Asked if there was a set plan for the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister to stay in contact with each other, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that he wouldn’t get into the process involved. They were able to talk to one another should the need arise.
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 05:20:01 +0000
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Banking Levy (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs)
This consultation started on 13th July 2010 and ends on 5th October 2010.;The government has launched a consultation on the design and implementation of a bank levy. An associated Consultation Stage...
Reducing the Risk from E. coli O157 controlling cross contamination (Northern Ireland) (The Food Standards Agency)
This consultation started on 14th July 2010 and ends on 5th October 2010.;
The Report of the Public Inquiry into the 2005 E. coli O157 outbreak in Wales was published in 2009 and made a number of recommendations...
Reducing the Risk from E. coli O157 controlling cross contamination (Wales) (The Food Standards Agency)
This consultation started on 14th July 2010 and ends on 5th October 2010.;
The Report of the Public Inquiry into the 2005 E. coli O157 outbreak in Wales was published in 2009 and made a number of recommendations...
Reducing the Risk from E. coli O157 controlling cross contamination (England) (The Food Standards Agency)
This consultation started on 14th July 2010 and ends on 5th October 2010.;
The Report of the Public Inquiry into the 2005 E. coli O157 outbreak in Wales was published in 2009 and made a number of recommendations...
Firm fined after worker burned
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A company has today been fined £10,000 after a worker received 60 per cent burns following an explosion at a Nottingham factory.;
Fast-track to australia leads to major contract for london it company
Having been fast-tracked into the Australian market with assistance from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), London-based IT company Fivium has been awarded a prestige multi-million-dollar contract by the Australian...
Firm fined after worker burned
A company has been fined £10,000 after a worker received 60 per cent burns following an explosion at a Nottingham factory.;
Herefordshire opens its doors to heritage open days
Heritage Open Days, 9 - 12 September 2010
Shropshire opens its doors to heritage open days
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West midlands opens its doors to heritage open days
- Heritage Open Days, 9 - 12 September 2010 -;
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Worcestershire opens its doors to heritage open days
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Firm fined after worker burned
A company has today been fined £10,000 after a worker received 60 per cent burns following an explosion at a Nottingham factory.;
East midlands farmers urged to strap up during harvest
Farmers across the East Midlands are being reminded to wear safety straps when driving their tractors, especially during the busy harvest period. ;
New safety advice issued on electric gates
Installers, designers, maintenance firms and manufacturers of electric gates, are being urged to seriously consider new safety advice issued by the Health and Safety Executive today, following the recent deaths...
Cheltenham tax enquiry centre is moving
HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) public enquiry centre in Cheltenham is moving to a new location next week.;
Fast-track to australia leads to major contract for london it company
Having been fast-tracked into the Australian market with assistance from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), London-based IT company Fivium has been awarded a prestige multi-million-dollar contract by the Australian...
Public exhibition for bingham railway bridge
The Highways Agency is holding a public exhibition to provide details of the new Bingham Railway Bridge over the A46, which is being installed as part of the Newark to Widmerpool carriageway widening scheme.Â
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Staffordshire opens its doors to heritage open days
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Warwickshire opens its doors to heritage open days
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Event puts construction safety under the spotlight
Small and medium sized construction companies across North and West Yorkshire are being offered expert advice to reduce accidents, injury and ill health in the workplace.;
Warwickshire opens its doors to heritage open days
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North yorkshire opens up its heritage
There’s a challenge to open the mind, body and spirit next weekend as properties across North Yorkshire reveal their history and mystery for free as part of Heritage Open Days.;
September alert for employers
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued an alert to employers who use its Employer CD-Rom to help run their payroll systems.;
Humber opens up its heritage
Scores of historic properties in the Humber are opening their doors for free as part of Heritage Open Days this September.;
M18 safety improvement scheme begins
Work to improve safety by replacing the central reservation barrier on the M18 near Doncaster, South Yorkshire will begin on Monday 6 September.
From nail makers to graveyards and georgian elegance - south yorkshire's heritage open days!
Nearly 80 historic properties across South Yorkshire are opening their doors for free as part of Heritage Open Days this September.
Staffordshire opens its doors to heritage open days
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Injured man recovered from base of cliff by coastguard helicopter
This morning Brixham Coastguard coordinated the rescue of a man who had fallen from cliffs.;
Historic treasures in west yorks set to put out the welcome mat
Over 150 historic properties across West Yorkshire are opening their doors for free as part of Heritage Open Days this September.;
Worcestershire opens its doors to heritage open days
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West midlands opens its doors to heritage open days
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Worker's clothing set alight in electrical explosion
An Aberdeen building firm has been prosecuted after a joiner's boilersuit was set on fire when a short circuit caused a localised electrical explosion.;
Shropshire opens its doors to heritage open days
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North east farmers urged to strap up during harvest
Farmers across the North East are being reminded to wear safety straps when driving their tractors, especially during the busy harvest period.;
Yorkshire and the humber roadworks update
Saturday 4 September to Friday 10 September;
Herefordshire opens its doors to heritage open days
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Woman rescued from eyemouth cliffs after being there all night
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Packed and plucked pigeons seizure baffles border officials
UK Border Agency officers have foiled an attempt to smuggle a mysterious brief case full of dead pigeons into the UK.;
Woman rescued from eyemouth cliffs after being there all night
This morning Forth Coastguard coordinated the rescue of a woman who had spent last night injured at the bottom of a cliff.;
Young at heart
Over 50s throughout the borough can take part in the borough’s 2nd over 50s Wellness Games.;
Nick Clegg hails transformation in Afghanistan
The Deputy Prime Minister has hailed the “transformation of the military effort” in Afghanistan and promised that the Government will do all it can to secure a political settlement and a stable future...
Explore secret grottos, castles and a railway signal box in hertfordshire
- Heritage Open Days, 9 - 12 September 2010 -;
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Over 80 historic properties across Hertfordshire are opening their doors for free as part of Heritage...
From mine shafts to hindu temples in derbyshire
Heritage Open Days, 9 - 12 September 2010
From a victorian manor house to a coastal artillery battery in lincolnshire
Heritage Open Days, 9 - 12 September 2010
From a historic lead mine to a 1920s grocer’s house and victorian theatre
Heritage Open Days, 9 - 12 September 2010
From a listed synagogue to a medieval city gateway in leicestershire and rutland
Heritage Open Days, 9 - 12 September 2010
From vintage bus tours to a ‘trail of wishes’
- Heritage Open Days, 9 - 12 September 2010 -;
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Over 90 historic properties across the Essex are opening their doors for free as part of Heritage Open Days ...
From a sikh temple to a 13th century manor in northamptonshire
Heritage Open Days, 9 - 12 September 2010
Suffolk’s hidden gems revealed
- Heritage Open Days, 9 - 12 September 2010 -;
www.heritageopendays.org.uk;
Over 80 historic properties across Suffolk are opening their doors for free as part of Heritage Open Days this...
Charity regulator publishes its accounts
Issued by the News Distribution Service on behalf of The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator;
Norfolk’s hidden gems and hidden histories revealed
- Heritage Open Days, 9 - 12 September 2010 -;
www.heritageopendays.org.uk;
Over 250 historic properties across Norfolk are opening their doors for free as part of Heritage Open Days this...
Uncover masonic secrets and anglo-saxon treasures in cambridgeshire
- Heritage Open Days, 9 - 12 September 2010 -;
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Over 100 historic properties across Cambridgeshire are opening their doors for free as part of Heritage...
Take a stroll through bedfordshire’s romantic past
- Heritage Open Days, 9 - 12 September 2010 -;
www.heritageopendays.org.uk;
Over 600 historic properties across the East of England are opening their doors for free as part of Heritage...
Free help and advice for employers and the self-employed
Today’s businesses are facing tough times and the most successful know when to make use of the available help. That help is at hand for businesses during September when HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) continues...
Drivers praise greater manchester traffic officers
Highways Agency Traffic Officers in Greater Manchester have been praised for helping vulnerable road users breaking down along the M62 earlier this summer.;
Heritage open days in the south east - something for the weekend - heritage open days, 9-12 september 2010 - www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Hundreds of historic properties across the South East are opening their doors for free as part of Heritage Open Days (HODs) this September.;
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Overnight resurfacing for m6 at sandbach
The M6 near Sandbach is to benefit from a Highways Agency resurfacing scheme this month - with work restricted to night times only, to minimise disruption to road users.;
All welcome at ascot employertalk event
Employers, payroll agents and accountants in and around Ascot are being invited to meet HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for free payroll advice on Wednesday 8 September 2010. ;
A1 in north yorkshire to close overnight for bridge demolition
A1 closure from 6pm on Saturday 4th September to 12.30pm on Sunday 5th September
A feast of football for the whole family
Local football clubs will once again get a chance to raise the Unity Cup as the tournament hits the borough for the second year running.;
A19 resurfacing, sunderland
The Highways Agency will begin work to resurface a 0.5 mile section of the A19 between the A1290 and Testo’s roundabout in Sunderland on Monday 6 September, to provide an improved surface for drivers.;
Coastguard to run 'exercise windmill' within wind farms
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency in conjunction with RWE npower renewables, the RNLI and RAF Search and Rescue, are due to exercise communications, co-ordination and response to a series of mock-maritime ...
Warwickshire firm makes it big in babywear across the globe
A Warwickshire company producing babywear is rapidly expanding its export business with the aid of UK Trade & Investment (UKTI).;
Annual canvass 2010
Canvassers coming to check that eligable voters are registered;
North east roadworks update - 4th september - 10th september
A1, Newcastle Gateshead Western Bypass
Company fined after two workers severely injured within three months
A Troon sawmilling firm has been fined a total of £28,000 after two of its employees were severely injured in separate incidents less than three months apart.
Health scrutiny panel
Health Scrutiny Panel Event;
From romans to jet engines and the severn bore - heritage open days in the west of england
More than 500 historic properties across the West of England are opening their doors for free as part of Heritage Open Days this September.;
From natural science secrets to architect's holiday slides - heritage open days in dorset
Hundreds of historic properties across Dorset are opening their doors for free as part of Heritage Open Days this September;
Weekly summary of roadworks for m25
A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work;
The information provided in this report is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen ...
Weekly summary of roadworks in kent and sussex
A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work
Weekly summary of roadworks in surrey, hampshire, east dorset, south oxfordshire and south berkshire
A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work;
The information provided in this report is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen ...
Two rescued from light aircraft ditching off suffolk coast
Thames Coastguard tonight coordinated the rescue of two people after their light aircraft ditched three miles off Orford Ness in Suffolk.;
Illegal fuel plant poisons stream
An illegal diesel laundering plant has polluted a rural area of South Armagh.;
From natural science secrets to architect's holiday slides - heritage open days in dorset
Hundreds of historic properties across Dorset are opening their doors for free as part of Heritage Open Days this September;
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