Green is the new black, support for sustainable clothing grows
Sustainable clothing is the fashion of the future, Environment Minister Dan Norris will say today announcing new signatories to the Sustainable Clothing Action Plan (SCAP) at London Fashion Week.
Launch of The Healthy NHS Board: Principles for Good Governance
The NHS National Leadership Council has today launched The Healthy NHS Board: Principles for Good Governance, highlighting the critical role boards play in ensuring that quality, centred on patient safety, effective care and patient experience, is at the heart of the NHS.
Plans finally ‘Come Together’ for a Grade II listing for Abbey Road
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Recent speculation over the listing of Abbey Road Studios was ended today when Culture Minister, Margaret Hodge, listed the iconic recording venue at Grade II, on the advice of English Heritage. The recording studios are world-famous as the major recording home of The Beatles, as well as hosting many other famous artists from across the musical spectrum, including Dame Shirley Bassey, Iron Maiden, Michael Jackson and Sir Edward Elgar.
Water prices mixed news for 2010/11
Although average water bills across England and Wales will remain relatively steady over the next year, its mixed news for customers as some bills will go down and some up, says the Consumer Council for Water.
Government announces investment package for regional development
The Government underlined its commitment to economic development across the English regions today with a 64.4million package of new investment announced by Lord Mandelson.
Denham says make councils the new focus for local lobbying
Charities and campaigning organisations are today being urged to push for change through their local council.
Amendment to Debt relief Orders and changes to Insolvency Fees
Business Minister Ian Lucas today announced that the Government plans to make more people eligible to apply for Debt Relief Orders (DROs) providing extra support for those in financial difficulty.
Apprentices poach tips from Marco Pierre White
Issued by the Department for Children, Schools and Families and the National Apprenticeship Service
Fifteen apprentice chefs from across the country attended a masterclass this morning with Michelin starred chef Marco Pierre White at his London restaurant Wheelers.
Spring Supplementary Estimates 2009-10
The spring Supplementary Estimates, presented to the House of Commons today as HC 257, seek authority for expenditure by government departments of 11.5 billion in resources and 8.1 billion in cash. The Estimates seek parliamentary authority for increased resources and cash both for existing services and for any necessary new services.
Lord Mandelson Speech - RDA Event Press Conference.
Why are we here today? Were here to insist on the need for a certain kind of economic recovery in Britain. A recovery that is driven by growth in our regions, and in which the benefits are shared across all our regions.
Government scrappage scheme to enter exit phase - manufacturer order allocations set
Embargoed until 00:01 on the 24 February 2010
The final phase of the Governments scrappage scheme will begin tomorrow (Wednesday 24th February), said Business Secretary Peter Mandelson today, reminding would-be car buyers to take advantage of the scheme before it closes. There are now less than 50,000 potential further orders left.
Appointment of District Judges - George and Clarke
HM The Queen has appointed Lindsey Ruth George to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP. The Right Honourable The Lord Judge, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales has assigned her to the South Eastern Circuit, based at Reigate County Court with effect from Monday 1 March 2010.
HM The Queen has appointed Helen Margaret Clarke to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP. The Right Honourable The Lord Judge, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales has assigned her to the South Eastern Circuit, based at Worthing County Court with effect from Friday 12 March 2010.
Circuit Bench Appointment
HM The Queen has appointed Niclas Iowerth Parry to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP. The Right Honourable The Lord Judge, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales has assigned him to the Wales Circuit with effect from Monday 15 March 2010.
Northern Rock takes another step towards independence
An important milestone has been reached in Northern Rocks return to independent, commercial strength with notice given today for the end of the special guarantee for the banks retail deposits.
New Materials Launched to Support Learners and Carers
New Materials Launched to Support Learners and Carers
Continued learning can have an overwhelmingly positive impact on older peoples health, confidence and dramatically improve their quality of life.
