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Benefit reform could cut council tax for one in three - LGA

Reform of the council tax benefit system could cut council tax bills for up to one in three households...

Friday, 21 September 2007 10:50

Zoos Forum annual report 2006/7

The Zoos Forum Annual Report for 2006/7 has been published by Defra...

Friday, 7 September 2007 17:23

Cameron: It’s Time for Change

In a speech to candidates and party supporters today, David Cameron will say...

Friday, 7 September 2007 12:09

Tenders invited for next generation of safer drinking publicity

Three advertising agencies have been invited to submit proposals for the next generation of public information campaigns...

Tuesday, 4 September 2007 17:17

REPORT SHOWS SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN CHILDREN REACHING 5 A DAY (UNDER EMBARGO)

The number of children achieving their 5 A DAY target has increased by 13% in 2 years according to a report out today by the Department of Health...

Friday, 31 August 2007 12:49

London Councils opens the door to £6 million support for capital’s homeless

London’s homeless and those at risk of losing their homes are to be given a £6 million funding boost thanks to London Councils...

Wednesday, 22 August 2007 19:18

Consultation on the standardised reporting of radioactive discharges

The UK, in common with other EU Member States, regularly provides the European Commission with data on radioactive discharges...

Wednesday, 22 August 2007 18:06

New power for Police to tackle drunken louts

Troublemakers causing or contributing to alcohol-related crime or disorder can be excluded from places such as a town centre or village green for up to 48 hours...

Wednesday, 22 August 2007 12:56

Cross compliance standard suspended to help flood affected farmers

Environment Secretary Hilary Benn has extended the suspension of the cross compliance standard to enable farmers to use mechanical equipment and vehicles on waterlogged soil and access their crops...

Wednesday, 25 July 2007 11:42

New EDM - COST OF CALLING DOCTORS’ SURGERIES

That this House strongly deplores the practice of doctors’ surgeries setting up more expensive telephone numbers with an 0844 prefix...

Wednesday, 25 July 2007 09:03