london A feed from The Government Says. en-gb Copyright The Government Says 2004-2005 rss@thegovernmentsays.com rss@thegovernmentsays.com Government news 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 1 daily http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=378208&NewsAreaID=2 Briefing Note to Accompany:- AAIB Interim Report, released at 1500hrs 4th September 2008    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=378171&NewsAreaID=2 The Government's groundbreaking Grassroots Grants scheme declared itself open for business today and called on small local voluntary and community groups in London* to come forward and get their hands on &#163... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=378066&NewsAreaID=2 London's innovative companies can learn how to save money at a tax-relief seminar being staged by UK Trade & Investment on 15 September in the prestigious surroundings of Imperial College in South Kensington... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=378049&NewsAreaID=2 Company: Star Learning    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=378042&NewsAreaID=2 Company: Trimega Laboratories    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377974&NewsAreaID=2 - Heritage Open Days, 11 - 14 September 2008 -    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377975&NewsAreaID=2 - Heritage Open Days, 11 - 14 September 2008 -    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377928&NewsAreaID=2 - Ruxley Old Church Could Reopen its Doors To The Public -    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377821&NewsAreaID=2 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning companies to take risk assessments seriously and to ensure that measures identified to control risks are properly implemented, after a demolition company was prosecuted... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377819&NewsAreaID=2 TechnologyWorld08 taking place at Ricoh Arena, Coventry, 17-18 November    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377695&NewsAreaID=2 The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) released its report today into a passenger's coat being trapped in closed tube train door at Tooting Broadway. There were no serious injuries as a result of the ... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377607&NewsAreaID=2 The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) can announce the opening of a new £1.5 million Multi Purpose Test Centre (MPTC) at Basildon, Essex on September 29.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377586&NewsAreaID=2 More early years and childcare settings are meeting requirements set by the Government than three years ago, with recommendations made in inspections being an important catalyst for improvement. This is the message... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377581&NewsAreaID=2 More early years and childcare settings are meeting requirements set by the Government than three years ago, with recommendations made in inspections being an important catalyst for improvement. This is the message... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377577&NewsAreaID=2 More early years and childcare settings are meeting requirements set by the Government than three years ago, with recommendations made in inspections being an important catalyst for improvement. This is the message... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377579&NewsAreaID=2 More early years and childcare settings are meeting requirements set by the Government than three years ago, with recommendations made in inspections being an important catalyst for improvement. This is the message... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377576&NewsAreaID=2 More early years and childcare settings are meeting requirements set by the Government than three years ago, with recommendations made in inspections being an important catalyst for improvement. This is the message... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377486&NewsAreaID=2 The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has named the pedestrian who died after being hit by a police vehicle in Bromley, south-east London, on Saturday (23 August) as Sandra Simpson.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377475&NewsAreaID=2 The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is to use its own investigators to examine the circumstances surrounding a fatal road traffic incident in Bromley last night (Saturday 23 August).  &nbsp... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=101982&NewsAreaID=2 Date: Thursday 4th December 2003 Time: 1 - 2pm Place: John Ruskin College Sixth Form College, Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon, CR2 8JJ.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=101982&NewsAreaID=2 Date: Thursday 4th December 2003 Time: 1 - 2pm Place: John Ruskin College Sixth Form College, Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon, CR2 8JJ.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377324&NewsAreaID=2 The Driving Standard's Agency (DSA) can reveal further success in their efforts to deal with individuals who fraudulently sit the practical driving test on behalf of named candidates. Today at Croydon Crown ... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377234&NewsAreaID=2 Time is running out for people in London to follow in the footsteps of last year's winners from Haringey and Barnet, and be in with a chance of a national individual and team prize of £10,000 each, to spend... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377224&NewsAreaID=2 Guardi Paintings Go On Public Display at Kenwood House -    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377200&NewsAreaID=2 We are delighted that the Planning Inspector supported our advice that this scheme would cause serious damage to London's most perfect 18th century space, the magnificent courtyard of Somerset House, as well... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377136&NewsAreaID=2 Southampton Company Led Team Won the MoD Grand Challenge    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377027&NewsAreaID=2 The Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) has agreed a deal with its Facility Management contractors to bring the pay of all maintenance staff employed on MPS projects up to the rate of the new London Living Wage (... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376982&NewsAreaID=2 The OFT has made prohibition orders against two Hampstead estate agents banning them both from estate agency work.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376951&NewsAreaID=2 Colm Whitty from Redbridge has been nominated for a national tackling drugs award, for his outstanding achievements at Air Football, a project he founded offering football coaching alongside drugs outreach and support... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376953&NewsAreaID=2 Driving Standards Agency national consultation comes to London    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376898&NewsAreaID=2 Impersonators who sit driving tests for others were today issued a severe warning that their action's are being monitored and will result in prosecution with tougher sentencing by the courts.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376823&NewsAreaID=2 Health and Safety Executive (HSE) figures show that in the 10 year-period between 1997/98 to 2006/07 there were 399 fatal accidents involving farm workers and 134 of these fatal incidents occurred during the harvest... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376848&NewsAreaID=2 Don't drive distracted, says Justice Secretary Jack Straw MOTORISTS who kill whilst avoidably distracted at the wheel will face prison under new careless driving laws which come into force on Monday 18 August... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376780&NewsAreaID=2 Don't drive distracted, says Justice Secretary Jack Straw MOTORISTS who kill whilst avoidably distracted at the wheel will face prison under new careless driving laws which come into force on Monday 18 August... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376632&NewsAreaID=2 The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and the Motorcycle Industry Association have teamed up with leading motorcycle insurance companies to offer significant insurance discounts to all qualified bikers who successfully... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376496&NewsAreaID=2 Councils around England have been encouraged to learn from Lewisham residents' commitment to clean up the streets and 'love' their area in a new guide published today (Wednesday 13 August).  &nbsp... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376495&NewsAreaID=2 Councils around England have been encouraged to learn from Ealing's success in engaging residents in efforts to clean up the streets and parks, in a new guide from the government and the Local Government Association... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376486&NewsAreaID=2 Councils around England have been encouraged to learn from Camden's lead to help clean up their streets, in a new guide from the government and the Local Government Association published today (13 August). &... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376522&NewsAreaID=2 Legislation regarding the use of heavier vehicles for driving tests has been delayed until September 30, 2013. British Ministers have decided to take up this option to allow driving test candidates to continue ... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376290&NewsAreaID=2 London-based concierge operation Caxton Manor has made inroads into export markets using UK Trade & Investment's Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS). The company provides high-quality products and... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376238&NewsAreaID=2 The Secretary of State for Local Government and Communities today (7 August 2008) announced that she agrees with her Inspector's recommendation that conservation area consent should be refused for the demolition... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376093&NewsAreaID=2 Accountants & Tax Advisers in London can get the latest news from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) as and when it happens by signing up to its instant news alert service today.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376067&NewsAreaID=2 The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a parental objection to the admission arrangements of Southfield Primary School, Ealing. The objection was that the school's oversubscription... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375964&NewsAreaID=2 - Period Pieces Brought Together Thanks to Private Collector -    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375966&NewsAreaID=2 Women are more enthusiastic about learning and skills than men, according to new research from the Learning and Skills Council.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375853&NewsAreaID=2 This summer, Greater London celebrates 21 years of green farming which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375823&NewsAreaID=2 Cash boost puts Hackney student on track for London 2012    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375738&NewsAreaID=2 The Metropolitan Police Authority today announced the appointment of nine independent members who will serve on the Authority for the next term of office starting on 1 October 2008.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375564&NewsAreaID=2 Initiatives in Hackney and Haringey are among schemes shortlisted for a share of a £200 million transport infrastructure fund for new housing developments announced today by Housing Minister Caroline Flint ... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375532&NewsAreaID=2 The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on an objection by Havering Council to the admission arrangements of Abbs Cross School and Arts College. The adjudicator, Dr Elizabeth Passmore has... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=221076&NewsAreaID=2 A Lambeth project that uses photography to bring greater understanding between young and older people is one of 24 across South West London receiving grants totalling more than £100,000 from the Lottery&#39... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=194468&NewsAreaID=2 The Lottery's Awards for All small grants scheme just got bigger. The ceiling for funding awards for London's local communities is today being raised to £10,000 and a new lower threshold level of &#... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=221080&NewsAreaID=2 A programme in Greenwich to upgrade the training of people volunteering for community projects is one of 21 grants worth more than £100,000 going to groups in South East London in the latest round of the Lottery... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=221078&NewsAreaID=2 A Muswell Hill based charity plans to produce a self-help manual for parents on how to set up a school for children with autism, thanks to a grant from the Lottery Awards for All programme. The grant is one of 46... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=221087&NewsAreaID=2 A project offering educational help for children with autism and an exchange scheme for children's clothes and toys are among 121 ventures across Greater London receiving grants worth £620,782 in the latest... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=65819&NewsAreaID=2    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=66526&NewsAreaID=2    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=65898&NewsAreaID=2    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=66359&NewsAreaID=2    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=134758&NewsAreaID=2 NO EXCEPTIONS - DVLA's latest enforcement weapon, a freephone road tax enforcement hotline - 08000 325 202 - will be launched on 9 November throughout Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire for members of... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=134760&NewsAreaID=2 NO EXCEPTIONS - DVLA's latest enforcement weapon, a free phone road tax enforcement hotline - 08000 325 202 - will be launched on 9 November throughout Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire for members ... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=249847&NewsAreaID=2 Three Low Pay Commissioners will visit London on a fact-finding visit about the National Minimum Wage on Tuesday 12 December.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=295441&NewsAreaID=2 Two Low Pay Commissioners will take part in a fact-finding visit about the National Minimum Wage in London and Dagenham on Thursday 28 June.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=316468&NewsAreaID=2 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned employers to ensure all machinery is risk assessed and has adequate safety guards. This follows an HSE prosecution of an electronics manufacturer in Enfield involving... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=318245&NewsAreaID=2 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned employers in the food industry to ensure floors in freezers are kept ice free and containers are stored safely. This follows an HSE prosecution of a food storage ... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=318104&NewsAreaID=2 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned employers to ensure that all workers understand safety procedures regardless of their understanding of English. The warning follows an HSE prosecution of a recycling... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=322670&NewsAreaID=2 The new Chair of the Health and Safety Commission (HSC), Judith Hackitt, today called for action to ensure that bureaucracy in the name of health and safety does not needlessly interfere with London's Remembrance... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=322821&NewsAreaID=2 As thousands of London's higher education students begin a new academic year - the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging students and landlords to ensure that gas heaters in their properties are working... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=324104&NewsAreaID=2 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning employers to ensure they take proper precautions over the management of asbestos in their buildings. This follows HSE's prosecution of a South London NHS Trust... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=324313&NewsAreaID=2 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning employers to ensure that machinery has adequate safety guards and there are safe systems of work in place. This follows HSE'S prosecution of an Enfield timber... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=332272&NewsAreaID=2 Up to 70% of Great Britain's hairdressers suffer skin damage and over half of them will suffer from dermatitis at some point during their career. In support of National Hairdressers' Day, the Health and... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=327273&NewsAreaID=2 Statistics published today by the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) reveal that 3.3 million working days were lost in London due to workplace injury and ill-health in 2006-7.    http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=339652&NewsAreaID=2 A developer and a contractor from north London, whose poor working practices left a Polish construction worker, Pawel Szczotka, permanently disabled, were fined a total of £110,000 and ordered to pay £... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=347033&NewsAreaID=2 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning construction businesses to ensure that they have safe systems of work in place following the sentencing of a company after a floor collapsed at a building site in... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=340862&NewsAreaID=2 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning employers to ensure that they have safe systems of work in place when installing cranes. This follows HSE's prosecution of a construction company, following an...