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.

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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.

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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.Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

A Stafford childminder has been honoured by Ofsted at a celebratory event recognising outstanding childcare in England.

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Business, Government and charity leaders today backed better support for staff who balance a job with caring for an older or disabled person.

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Kevin John Moseley

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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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

A trip to China has paved the way for a string of new deals for a Tyneside firm.

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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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

NE/099/10 A special seminar focussing on export opportunities in Australia has proved a resounding hit with North East firms looking to tap into the market.

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Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling is today launching a new free money advice service to be rolled out around the country.

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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.

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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.

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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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

Schools in Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton are being invited to a special event aimed at helping them boost their educational standards.

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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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

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.

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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 ... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

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 ... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

Precision Training UK Limited Aspire Training and Assessment Ltd

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NE/100/10 North East export experts are increasingly optimistic that the region’s economy is pulling back out of the down turn after latest trade statistics revealed 2009 ended on a high.

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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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

A Solihull hammer manufacturer has been fined after an employee suffered severe injuries when his hand was caught in an industrial drill.

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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 ... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

Lt Col Harry Fullerton talks about his tour Commanding the HCR BG

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Company acted as agents for UK and Caribbean developers

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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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

NE/097/10 A trip to China has paved the way for a string of new deals for a Tyneside firm.

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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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

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.

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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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

EMBARGOED UNTIL 1200 THURSDAY 11 MARCH 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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

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

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Business Minister Ian Lucas donned his hard hat today (11 March) as he led the ground breaking ceremony for the expansion of the Industrial Biotechnology demonstrator facilities in Wilton, Teesside.

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Nearly two-thirds of the public (63%) think there are too few women in Parliament, Minister for Women and Equality Harriet Harman will say in a debate in the House of Commons today to mark International Women... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

UK Regional Trade in Goods estimates are released today, for the fourth quarter of 2009.

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A new group has been set up to help the NHS provide improved healthcare for women and children who are victims of violence, Health Minister Ann Keen announced today.

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Experts from academia and industry have been invited to provide groundbreaking new research to help combat the threat of international terrorism through science and technology, the Home Office announced today... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

Minister of State for Higher Education, David Lammy MP, will today announce the launch of ‘Fastlaners’, an East London-based scheme to help graduates make the transition into the world of work.

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The Intelligence and Security Committee's Annual Report for 2008-2009 was laid before Parliament today by the Prime Minister.

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A scheme to resurface the Winthorpe roundabout, and repair sections of the A46 carriageway near Winthorpe will start on Monday, 22 March.

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A new group has been set up to help the NHS provide improved healthcare for women and children who are victims of violence, Health Minister Ann Keen announced today.

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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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

Lord Young, Minister for Postal Services, today announced the appointment of Simon Batey as a Member of the Postal Services Commission, Postcomm.

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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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

A new short study, Inclusion Health, outlines how improvements in health care for the most excluded groups in society can be accelerated to ensure high quality services are available to all.

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New figures published today reveal that since April the Employment Agency Standards inspectorate (EAS) has won back nearly £200,000 in unpaid wages for agency workers. This is treble the amount clawed... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

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.

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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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

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60/10  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.

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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... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

Work on the A500 Etruria to Porthill improvement scheme is continuing on schedule despite setbacks caused by the recent adverse weather.

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Visitors to Crufts this week are being advised by the Highways Agency to plan their journey and allow plenty of time to get to the event.

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Marshall of Cambridge is backing this year’s No Smoking Day – Wednesday 10 March - by holding an all day quit event for employees at its site in Newmarket Road.

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Bus passengers travelling between Luton, Dunstable and Houghton Regis can now look forward to a fast, frequent and efficient alternative to travelling by car, thanks to a £89m funding package announced... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

It’s that  time of year, with quarterly or half-yearly service charge demands falling due at flats across the country.  With bills often  adding up to four figures, it always makes sense for leaseholders to check... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

A new web based one-stop-shop for Military families looking for employment and training, and a network of Jobcentre Plus Armed Forces Champions are amongst a package of initiatives to support Service families... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

Smokers are today (10 March) being urged to quit their habit or realise its danger, as statistics reveal that a third of those who die in accidental house fires, die in fires started by cigarettes.1

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The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has today laid directions to Ofcom before Parliament to implement the Digital Britain spectrum modernisation programme, based on the Independent Spectrum Broker... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

A building company has been fined for putting workers at risk by using unsafe scaffolding

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Work on the A500 Etruria to Porthill improvement scheme is continuing on schedule despite setbacks caused by the recent adverse weather.

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The Royal Mail have been fined £90,000 after admitting to health and safety breaches following the death of an employee who was crushed by a reversing HGV.

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Visitors to Crufts this week are being advised by the Highways Agency to plan their journey and allow plenty of time to get to the event.

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SE061-10 A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work

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Marshall of Cambridge is backing this year’s No Smoking Day – Wednesday 10 March - by holding an all day quit event for employees at its site in Newmarket Road.

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SE060-10 A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work

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Stonework companies in and around London are being invited to attend a free event in a bid to help reduce the rate of injury and ill health in the sector.

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DWP/041/10 The app is another tool for people looking for work, making it easier to search by location, save preferences and get information about vacancies, said Employment Minister Jim Knight.

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SE059-10 A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work

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Today (Wednesday 10 March), the Commission for Rural Communities (CRC) is publishing the results of a comprehensive survey, which took place during late 2009, on the perceptions and priorities of rural people... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

The Operator Kent Coach Travel Ltd has been given a Formal Warning by the Traffic Commissioner for the South Eastern and Metropolitan Traffic Area after appearing at a Public Inquiry at Ivy House in Eastbourne... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.

Government response to the Speaker’s Conference published

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The MoD today welcomed the second annual report examining the fairness, effectiveness and efficiency of the Service Complaints System.

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Free advice on tax credits and child benefit will be available at a series of events in Cardiff next week.  HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) teams will be offering face-to-face help and guidance.

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The Government has accepted the recommendations of the independent Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body and will implement them in full. This will mean a 2% rise in Armed Forces pay from 1 April 2010.

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A new iPhone app that helps people to stop smoking was launched today by Public Health Minister Gillian Merron.

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Cocaine worth £160,000 was found by officers from the UK Border Agency in the false bottom of a suitcase at Gatwick Airport.

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The danger and cost of climate change to the health of Europeans is at the forefront of the debate as the fifth Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health begins today in Parma, Italy.

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A local business in Milton Keynes will feature in a new TV series “The Business Inspector” on Wednesday 17 March 2010 at 8pm.

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All road works will need to be clearly signed and meet strict rules on safety under plans published today by Transport Minister Sadiq Khan.

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The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:

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HMRC encourages customers to use its VAT Online service

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The M45 in Northamptonshire and Warwickshire will be closed in both directions this weekend to allow works to take place on the carriageways and verges.

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Nearly two-thirds of the public (63%) think there are too few women in Parliament, Minister for Women and Equality Harriet Harman will say in a debate in the House of Commons today to mark International Women... Read more. (cached), Summary and Responses (0), Email this.