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Monday, 6 September 2010

Boeing Sets 787 First Delivery Date for Mid-First Quarter 2011

The Boeing Company said today that it now expects delivery of the first 787 in the middle of the first quarter 2011. The delivery date...

Friday, 27 August 2010 09:56



Ministers tour the country to hear staff views on NHS White Paper

Health Secretary Andrew Lansley and his Ministerial team have started a tour of England to hear first-hand the views of staff...

Thursday, 26 August 2010 12:50



Councils urged to cut street clutter

Councils will today be urged to get rid of unnecessary signs, railings and advertising hoardings in a bid to make streets tidier and...

Thursday, 26 August 2010 12:45



Travellers urged to check holiday protection options

Travellers planning a last-minute summer break or turning their attention to next year's holidays are being urged to do their research...

Thursday, 26 August 2010 12:43



Transport Statistics

The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics...

Thursday, 26 August 2010 09:49



Ofwat review will consider future challenges facing industry

The water regulator Ofwat will be reviewed to ensure it is fit for future challenges, the Government announced today. The process will...

Thursday, 26 August 2010 09:45



Industry’s ideas for growing and eating more fruit and veg

Members of the fruit and vegetable industry have presented ideas for increasing production and consumption of fruit and vegetables...

Thursday, 26 August 2010 09:41



Environment minister views impacts of climate change in cumbria

Environment Minister Lord Henley today visited the high fells of Cumbria to see the impact of a year of weather extremes on the area and to discuss the changes needed over the next 30 years to adapt to the changing climate...

Wednesday, 25 August 2010 14:32



BIS committee announcement - The new Local Enterprise partnerships

The Business, Innovation and Skills select committee has announced the following evidence sessions...

Wednesday, 25 August 2010 13:29



FTSE 350 companies toast 'Cafe Culture' learning

Skills Minister John Hayes today called on all UK businesses to promote informal learning at work, following pledges from sixty-four innovative companies to increase informal workplace training for their staff...

Wednesday, 25 August 2010 12:21



New UK passport unveiled

The redesigned UK passport, now featuring strengthened security features and iconic images from across the nation, was unveiled today by Chief Executive of the Identity and Passport Service Sarah Rapson...

Wednesday, 25 August 2010 10:56



Good progress on end of life care but more to be done

Good progress has been made in improving end of life care, but more needs to be done to make sure everyone gets the highest quality of care, in the setting of their choice...

Wednesday, 25 August 2010 10:13



Schools Minister congratulates students on their GCSE and Diploma results

Schools Minister Nick Gibb congratulated hundreds of thousands of students on their GCSE and Diploma results, and praised the hard work of pupils and teachers in schools this year...

Tuesday, 24 August 2010 12:47



Aston Martin dream becomes reality for Business Secretary

A long held wish to drive an Aston Martin comes true for Business Secretary Vince Cable when he visits the test track facilities at Gaydon near Warwick today...

Tuesday, 24 August 2010 12:45



111 - The New Number for the Future of Non-Emergency Health Services

A new three-digit number - 111 - that will make it easier for patients to access non-emergency NHS healthcare wherever they are, 24 hours a day, was launched by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley today. ..

Monday, 23 August 2010 11:24



BETTER EYES IN THE SKY WATCHING OVER OUR TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN

Troops in Afghanistan are being watched over by upgraded eyes in the sky, the MOD announced today...

Monday, 23 August 2010 00:01



Consultant pay rewards scheme to be reviewed

There will be a UK-wide review into bonus payments given to NHS consultants, the Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley announced today...

Friday, 20 August 2010 09:38



Temporary bans to fight back against ‘legal highs’

Swifter action to tackle new ‘legal highs’ through temporary bans was promised today by James Brokenshire, Minister for Crime Prevention...

Friday, 20 August 2010 08:38



Vince Cable welcomes appointment of Trade Adviser

Secretary of State for Business, Vince Cable, has today welcomed the appointment of Lord Brittan as trade adviser to the Prime Minister...

Thursday, 19 August 2010 13:27



More smokers quitting than ever, but rates still too high

More smokers than ever are making use of free NHS Stop Smoking Services to help them quit smoking for good, and more than ever are seeing the results they want...

Thursday, 19 August 2010 11:35