Brewing up in the UK

Department for Business, Innovation and Skills - 10 Dec 2009 15:11
“A Low Carbon Future Must Bring Opportunities For The Many”
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The change to a low carbon economy must ensure UK workers and
consumers can take advantage of the opportunities it will bring, a new
Government forum said today.


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Department for Business, Innovation and Skills - 10 Dec 2009 15:23
New Head of Property at Shareholder Executive is John McCready
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John McCready is to head the new Property Unit within the Shareholder
Executive, ShEx Chief Executive Stephen Lovegrove announced today.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409501

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Department for Children Schools and Families - 10 Dec 2009 15:36
Vernon Coaker: Bullying incidents to be recorded to help schools clamp down on bullies
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Schools will today receive extra help to crackdown on bullying, as a new duty to record and report incidents of bullying is announced by School’s Minister Vernon Coaker.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YLLB9

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Financial Services Authority - 10 Dec 2009 11:07
FSA consults on strengthening firms' capital standards
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The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has yesterday issued proposals aimed at ensuring the financial soundness of firms by strengthening the prudential regime. The consultation paper sets out the FSA’s proposals for implementing changes that are required following amendments to the EU Capital Requirements Directive.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YLF37

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Food Standards Agency - 10 Dec 2009 15:26
New food chain rules to help 'farm to fork' safety
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The Food Standards Agency is informing slaughterhouse operators and livestock keepers that they will soon have to ensure that Food Chain Information (FCI) is provided for all cattle, sheep and goats sent for slaughter.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YLL55

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Maritime and Coastguard Agency - 10 Dec 2009 15:25
Coastguard helicopter base reaches 3,000th mission milestone
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The Coastguard helicopter base at Portland has carried out its
3,000th mission.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409502

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Ministry of Justice - 10 Dec 2009 15:05
Carry a knife – go to jail
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More criminals are going to prison for carrying a knife – and for longer. That is the trend revealed in statistics published by the Ministry of Justice today.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YLKPX

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Ministry of Justice - 10 Dec 2009 15:15
Jack Straw issues 'veto' certificate under the Freedom of Information Act
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Justice Secretary Jack Straw has issued a 'veto' certificate under section 53 of the Freedom of Information Act, overruling the Information Tribunal's decision of 23 June 2009.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YLKVX

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Wired-GOV Newswire (news from other departments) - 10 Dec 2009 15:32
Number 10 Downing Street - PM’s message on the Pre-Budget Report
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Yesterday’s Pre-Budget Report shows the Government is committed to growth and supporting families and frontline services, the Prime Minister has said.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YLL8L


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