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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'.
Economy
Asked to comment about Liam Byrne’s remarks on the Government introducing no new taxes as part of the deficit reduction plan, the PMS said, the Government had already set out its position and there would be no further comment.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:45:58 +0000
High Speed Rail
Put that it would be a more achievable option to make trains run on time rather than building new infrastructure, the PMS said, Lord Adonis had already stated that the country had the most efficient railway network in living memory with trains running on time but that the current network cannot deliver trains to run [...]]]>
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:45:57 +0000
President Sarkozy Visit
Asked what would be on the agenda at tomorrow’s Prime Ministerial meeting with President Sarkozy, the PMS said, the economy, the forthcoming summit in Brussels and other international issues such as follow up to Copenhagen climate change talks.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:45:56 +0000
High Speed Rail
Asked why the Government had not started introducing high- speed rail 13 years ago, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that technology was changing all the time in regard to high-speed rail and we were at a juncture now where we could take the decision to invest in this kind of initiative. [...]]]>
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:00:58 +0000
Money Advice Service
Asked what kind of advice the service would give out, the PMS said the service would not be giving out advice on financial products; it was advice on money issues. The PMS said for more detail people should talk to the Treasury.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:00:57 +0000
Strike Action
Asked whether the Prime Minister would condemn any potential strike action by staff at BA and Network Rail as the UK struggled out of the recession , the PMS said that the Prime Minister followed any industrial action issues closely. It was for the relevant departments to make specific comments.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:00:56 +0000
President Sarkozy visit
Asked what would be on the menu when the Prime Minister had lunch with President Sarkozy, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) said we didn’t publish the menu as a matter of course, but if we could offer some guidance we would do.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:45:58 +0000
Match of the Day
Asked for more details on the proposed bid for the Prime Minister to appear on Match of the Day 2, the PMS replied that he had seen the reports. The PMS said that if the Prime Minister was not appearing, it could be due to the fact that certain programmes would not accept one political [...]]]>
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:45:57 +0000
Budget
Asked if the decision to announce the date of the Budget today had been taken previous to the week’s first press briefing where a journalist raised a question about the timing of the announcement, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) said that it was for the Chancellor to decide the timing of the Budget announcement and [...]]]>
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:00:58 +0000
Afghanistan
Asked about the Foreign Secretary’s speech on Afghanistan and put that the inclusion of the Taliban in the reconciliation process would inevitably result in a changed constitution in Afghanistan, which would make it less democratic, the PMS said that people would have to wait for the Foreign Secretary’s speech for the detail, but he would [...]]]>
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:00:57 +0000
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'...Extend the Misleading Marketing Regulations to cover "The Church of Scientology's" unscientific "Personality", and other, dangerously misleading "testing"' -- Miles Duckworth
The so-called "Personality", "Intelligence", "Stress", and other Tests used...
M25 widening making good progress - work to start between junctions 18 and 21
The next stage of a major construction project to widen the M25 in Hertfordshire is being marked by public exhibition at Hunton Bridge in Abbots Langley.;
Healey: reconstructing the builders' rulebook to reduce emissions and bills
Housing and Planning Minister John Healey today announced changes to the country's building regulations to make our homes, shops and offices warmer and cheaper to run and take Britain a step closer to meeting...
Healey: reconstructing the builders' rulebook to reduce emissions and bills
Housing and Planning Minister John Healey today announced changes to the country’s building regulations to make our homes, shops and offices warmer and cheaper to run and take Britain a step closer to meeting...
New finance venture to boost business
Rosie Winterton, Minister for Regional Economic Development and Coordination, today launched a new £90 million venture capital and loan fund to boost business growth in Yorkshire and the Humber, and...
8 foreign ships under detention in the uk during february 2010
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that 8 foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during February 2010 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.;
M25 widening making good progress - work to start between junctions 18 and 21
The next stage of a major construction project to widen the M25 in Hertfordshire is being marked by public exhibition at Hunton Bridge in Abbots Langley.;
8 foreign ships under detention in the uk during february 2010
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that 8 foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during February 2010 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Local nhs to trail new ways to improve dental services
At least 30 NHS dental practices will shortly be trialling new ways to improve services for patients with improved access and new ways of measuring quality as they become pilot sites for the recommendations of...
Afghanistan
Asked about the Foreign Secretary’s speech on Afghanistan and put that the inclusion of the Taliban in the reconciliation process would inevitably result in a changed constitution in Afghanistan, which would make...
Budget
Asked if the decision to announce the date of the Budget today had been taken previous to the week’s first press briefing where a journalist raised a question about the timing of the announcement, the Prime Minister...
Match of the Day
Asked for more details on the proposed bid for the Prime Minister to appear on Match of the Day 2, the PMS replied that he had seen the reports. The PMS said that if the Prime Minister was not appearing, it could...
President Sarkozy visit
Asked what would be on the menu when the Prime Minister had lunch with President Sarkozy, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) said we didn’t publish the menu as a matter of course, but if we could offer some guidance...
Strike Action
Asked whether the Prime Minister would condemn any potential strike action by staff at BA and Network Rail as the UK struggled out of the recession , the PMS said that the Prime Minister followed any industrial...
Money Advice Service
Asked what kind of advice the service would give out, the PMS said the service would not be giving out advice on financial products; it was advice on money issues. The PMS said for more detail people should talk...
High Speed Rail
Asked why the Government had not started introducing high- speed rail 13 years ago, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that technology was changing all the time in regard to high-speed...
President Sarkozy Visit
Asked what would be on the agenda at tomorrow's Prime Ministerial meeting with President Sarkozy, the PMS said, the economy, the forthcoming summit in Brussels and other international issues such as follow up to...
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High Speed Rail
Put that it would be a more achievable option to make trains run on time rather than building new infrastructure, the PMS said, Lord Adonis had already stated that the country had the most efficient railway network...
Economy
Asked to comment about Liam Byrne's remarks on the Government introducing no new taxes as part of the deficit reduction plan, the PMS said, the Government had already set out its position and there would be no ...
Photographic exhibition tells story of people of the Congo
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Afternoon press briefing from 10 March 2010
Briefing by the Prime Minister’s spokesman on: President Sarkozy visit and Match of the Day; President Sarkozy visit
Asked what would be on the menu when the Prime Minister had lunch with President...
Protecting the Recovery
The Government will continue to do “whatever it takes” to protect the recovery of the UK economy, the Prime Minister has said.;
In a speech from Canary Wharf in London, Gordon Brown said now...
Prime Minister’s Questions
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Maternal mortality, public spending and the armed forces were on the agenda at today’s PMQs.;
The Prime Minister also took questions on Sure Start childrens centres, crime and...
Afternoon press briefing from 11 March 2010
Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: economy, high speed rail and President Sarkozy visit;
The Prime Minister s Spokesperson (PMS) began by briefing the assembled press about internal changes ...
Morning press briefing from 11 March 2010
Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: high speed rail, money advice service and strike action; High Speed Rail
Asked why the Government had not started introducing high- speed rail 13 years ago...
Iraq memorial re-dedicated
A momument to 179 people who lost their lives in the Iraq war has been re-dedicated at a service in the East Midlands today.;
The Prime Minister and his wife were among those who attended the ceremony at...
Re-appointment of three Forestry Commissioners
Her Majesty The Queen has approved the re-appointment of three Forestry Commissioners for further terms. They are Judith Webb and Jon Owen Jones, Commissioners for Wales, and Sir Harry Studholme Commissioner ...
Travel & Tourism
Visits to the UK up 2%
New inspection framework promoting improvement for schools and children in thurrock
Ofsted today releases the official data showing inspection outcomes for the first four months of the new inspection framework. The findings reflect Ofsted’s sharper focus on weaker schools and confirm that by...
£247,000 flood protection grant for homes in south west announced today
The second round of a £5.5 million grant scheme to help households better protect their homes against flooding was announced today by Environment Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies with £247,000...
China trip paves the way for new deals for tyneside firm
A trip to China has paved the way for a string of new deals for a Tyneside firm.
£2.6 million flood protection grants for homes announced today
60/10Â The second round of a £5.5 million grant scheme to help households better protect their homes against flooding was announced today by Environment Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies.;
Government ramps up passenger screening
The UK's latest weapon in the fight against terrorists, known criminals and would-be illegal migrants was opened today by the Home Secretary Alan Johnson.;
New inspection framework promoting improvement for schools and children in norfolk
Ofsted today releases the official data showing inspection outcomes for the first four months of the new inspection framework. The findings reflect Ofsted’s sharper focus on weaker schools and confirm that by...
New inspection framework promoting improvement for schools and children in hertfordshire
Ofsted today releases the official data showing inspection outcomes for the first four months of the new inspection framework. The findings reflect Ofsted’s sharper focus on weaker schools and confirm that by...
New inspection framework promoting improvement for schools and children in essex
Ofsted today releases the official data showing inspection outcomes for the first four months of the new inspection framework. The findings reflect Ofsted’s sharper focus on weaker schools and confirm that by...
New inspection framework promoting improvement for schools and children in suffolk
Ofsted today releases the official data showing inspection outcomes for the first four months of the new inspection framework. The findings reflect Ofsted’s sharper focus on weaker schools and confirm that by...
Decrease in homelessness continues as new statistics show 72 per cent reduction
New national statistics released today show that despite the tough economic times, the number of those accepted as homeless is down by 72 per cent since 2003.;
£228,000 flood protection grant for homes in alconbury announced
The second round of a £5.5 million grant scheme to help households better protect their homes against flooding was announced today by Environment Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies, with £228,000...
£104,000 flood protection grant for homes in newark announced today
The second round of a £5.5 million grant scheme to help households better protect their homes against flooding was announced today by Environment Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies, with £104,000...
£200,000 flood protection grant for homes in south london announced today
The second round of a £5.5 million grant scheme to help households better protect their homes against flooding was announced today by Environment Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies, with £200,000...
Adonis sets out high speed rail proposals
Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis today announced proposals which would revolutionise Britain's rail network by delivering an initial core high speed rail network linking London to Birmingham, Manchester, the...
Basra memorial wall rededicated in moving family service
The Basra Memorial Wall was rededicated today in a poignant service at its new home in the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. The event was attended by almost 500 family members of the 178 UK Service...
Minister meets the first lady of business
The Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Stephen Timms, met Hilary Devey - the presenter of Five's troubleshooting series "The Business Inspector" - today for a one-to-one conversation about the secrets behind...
Chancellor launches new free money advice service
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling is today launching a new free money advice service to be rolled out around the country.;
Hs2 gears up for next stage of work following government's publication of hs2 report
The Government today published its Command Paper response to the HS2 report, and in so doing set out the next stages of work for HS2 Ltd.
E-borders snares criminal at gatwick
A convicted foreign drug smuggler was stopped trying to enter the country after the UK Border Agency's hi-tech e-borders monitoring system flagged his impending arrival on a Gatwick bound flight.;
£498,750 flood protection grant for homes in south east announced today
The second round of a £5.5 million grant scheme to help households better protect their homes against flooding was announced today by Environment Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies, with £498,750...
New inspection framework promoting improvement for schools and children in london
Ofsted has released the official data showing inspection outcomes for the first four months of the new inspection framework. The findings reflect Ofsted’s sharper focus on weaker schools and confirm that by emphasising...
Back to school in musa qaleh
Historically Musa Qaleh had the title of being the most dangerous place in Helmand. Today it is a busy society at all levels and for all ages. The school in Musa Qal'eh District Centre, a building that two ...
Musa qaleh – changing for the better
Musa Qaleh is a much safer town than it used to be; so says Mike McKie, the Foreign Office Stabilisation Officer. ‘Historically Musa Qaleh had the title of being the most dangerous place in Helmand. Six months...
Defining european success with smart regulation
A new report published jointly today by the British, Danish and Dutch governments challenges the way European institutions make decisions and argues that smart EU regulation must mean that businesses and citizens...
Education show to raise standards of black country schools
Schools in Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton are being invited to a special event aimed at helping them boost their educational standards.;
North east firms look down under for new export opportunities
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Musa qaleh - job well done.....nearly
Lt Col Harry Fullerton talks about his tour Commanding the HCR BG;
Musa qal'eh - business booming in the bazaar
Market day in the Musa Qaleh Bazaar. A scene of life returning to normal, one of traders selling and buyers haggling. The roads are busy with traffic, motorcycles everywhere, delivery trucks dropping sacks ...
Export experts optimistic as 2009 ends on a high
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Musa qaleh – community healthcare centre
Walking to the north east corner of Musa Qaleh through the Bazaar and past the District Centre Police Station, that while still under construction is nearing completion; you arrive at the Community Healthcare...
Musa qaleh police lead the way
Everyday the police of Musa Qaleh lead combined patrols with British soldiers through the Bazaar and out to the remote Patrol Bases manned by their colleagues in the desert and the Green Zone.;
Petition presented to wind up company in the public interest
Company acted as agents for UK and Caribbean developers
Musa qaleh - two years on
Just six months ago, Musa Qaleh’s twice weekly livestock market attracted a couple of hundred traders at most. Nowadays, 3,000 traders regularly attend the twice weekly event which takes place just outside the...
Solihull hammer firm hit with fine after worker injures hand
A Solihull hammer manufacturer has been fined after an employee suffered severe injuries when his hand was caught in an industrial drill.;
Uk force laydown changes in central helmand
British forces in Afghanistan will hand control of the town of Musa Qaleh in northern Helmand Province to other ISAF forces over the coming weeks. The reconfiguration, ordered by ISAF commanders, will better ...
Regional and infrastructure policy key to future economic success – mandelson
Today Lord Mandelson will visit Manchester to discuss the Government’s policy on regional economic development, and see first-hand how this has delivered jobs, skills, investment and growth for the city.;
Lengthy bankruptcy restriction imposed for breaking the rules
Kevin John Moseley;
Stafford childminder honoured by ofsted
A Stafford childminder has been honoured by Ofsted at a celebratory event recognising outstanding childcare in England.;
Call for employers to be ‘carer friendly’
Three arrested in birmingham and london dawn raids
Two brothers from Birmingham and a man from London were arrested today as part of an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) targeting a suspected £1 million VAT and money laundering fraud.</...
EU: Competitiveness Council (Lord Davies of Abersoch, Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
My honourable friend the Minister for Business and Regulatory Reform (Ian Lucas) has today made the following Statement.;
The EU Competitiveness Council took place in Brussels on 1 and 2 March 2010 and the...
Diversity: Speaker's Conference (Baroness Royall of Blaisdon, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, House of Lords)
My honourable friend the Minister of State, Government Equalities Office (Maria Eagle), has made the following Statement.;
Today I am laying before the House The Government's Response to the Speaker's Conference...
Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (Continuance in force of Sections 1 to 9) Order 2009 (Lord West of Spithead, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Security and Counter-terrorism), Home Office)
On Wednesday 3 March Lord Lloyd of Berwick moved an amendment to the Government's Motion to approve the draft order renewing Sections 1 to 9 of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005, to the effect that:;
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Review Body on Senior Salaries (Baroness Royall of Blaisdon, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, House of Lords)
My right honourable friend the Prime Minister has made the following Statement.;
The 32nd report of the Review Body on Senior Salaries (SSRB) is being published today. This makes recommendations about the...
EU Competitiveness Council (Ian Lucas, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Business and Regulatory Reform), Department for Business, Innovation and Skills)
The EU Competitiveness Council took place in Brussels on 1 and 2 March 2010 and the following is a summary of those discussions.;
The main Internal Market/Industry Council items discussed on 1 March were...
Armed Forces Pay Review Body (2010 Report) (Bob Ainsworth, Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence)
The 2010 report of the Armed Forces' Pay Review Body (AFPRB) has now been published. I wish to express my thanks to the Chairman and members of the Review Body for their report. I am pleased to confirm that the...
Budget Statement (Alistair Darling, Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury)
I propose to deliver my Budget statement to the House on Wednesday 24 March.;
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