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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - 15 Dec 2009 21:35
UK wins agreement for trials to reduce fishing discards
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The UK today won a significant agreement at December Fisheries
Council to allow new fishing trials to improve scientific evidence on
conservation of fish stock and reduce discards.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409643

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Minstry of Justice - Judicial Appointments - 16 Dec 2009 00:01
Appointment of a Circuit Judge - Thomas QC
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HM The Queen has appointed Paul Huw Thomas QC 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, based at Cardiff
Crown Court with effect from Friday 18 December 2009.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409620

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Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames - CRM Solution to save more than £5 million by 2012
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The council of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (RBK), in London handles everything from housing and adult education to taxation and recycling for its 160,000 residents.

In order to centralise interactions with the public and improve services, RBK recently implemented a contact centre solution which easily interoperated with back-office systems.

"The investment has paid for itself within 12 months and we’re expecting to save more than £5 million by 2012,” said Robin Noble, IT Manager for RBK.

Click below to find out more....

http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-directory-1.nsf/slh?Open&dc=DNWA-7XFEJ4&usr=DNWA-7XXKGX

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COI Newswire Distribution Service - 16 Dec 2009 00:01
Embargoed until 00.01am on 16 December 2009 : Ombudsman reports on Rural Payments Agency's maladministration
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Issued by the News Distribution Service on belhalf of the
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman


Parliamentary Ombudsman, Ann Abraham, called on the Rural
Payments Agency (RPA) to apologise and pay compensation for the
maladministration of the Single Payments Scheme in a report laid
before Parliament today, entitled: Cold Comfort: the Administration of
the 2005 Single Payment Scheme by the Rural Payments Agency.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409589


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Department for Children Schools and Families - 16 Dec 2009 09:36
Government response to the Teenage Pregnancy Independent Advisory Group's sixth annual report
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Children’s Minister Dawn Primarolo and Public Health Minister, Gillian Merron yesterday welcomed the publication of the Teenage Pregnancy Independent Advisory Group’s sixth annual report and will be responding to all the recommendations next year.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YSDAL

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Department for Children Schools and Families - 16 Dec 2009 09:42
Increase in parental satisfaction with services for their disabled children
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Figures published yesterday show an increase in parental satisfaction for services for disabled children in 2009-10. The national overall score increased to 61 points, up two points from 59 last year.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YSDDS


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Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames - CRM Solution to save more than £5 million by 2012
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The council of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (RBK), in London handles everything from housing and adult education to taxation and recycling for its 160,000 residents.

In order to centralise interactions with the public and improve services, RBK recently implemented a contact centre solution which easily interoperated with back-office systems.

"The investment has paid for itself within 12 months and we’re expecting to save more than £5 million by 2012,” said Robin Noble, IT Manager for RBK.

Click below to find out more....

http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-directory-1.nsf/slh?Open&dc=DNWA-7XFEJ4&usr=DNWA-7XXKGX

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Department for Transport - 16 Dec 2009 09:11
Government to allow wider use of 20 mph schemes without speed humps
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New proposals to allow councils to put in place 20 mph schemes over
groups of streets without the need for traffic calming measures such
as speed humps were announced today by Road Safety Minister Paul Clark.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409648

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Insolvency Service - 16 Dec 2009 09:00
High Court action taken to shut down letting agency
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Official Receiver appointed Provisional Liquidator


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409641

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Ministry of Defence - 16 Dec 2009 09:00
Armed Forces Honoured at Sun Military Awards
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The excellence of the Armed Forces and supporting civilians were
recognised last night at the second Sun Military Awards, organised by
The Sun newspaper in close association with the Ministry of Defence.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409647

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Ministry of Defence - 16 Dec 2009 09:18
Record Increase in Christmas Mail as Public Show Support for Forces
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Images, video and audio footage available


Overwhelming public support for the Armed Forces has led to a
massive increase in the volume of Christmas mail being sent to Afghanistan.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409649

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Ministry of Justice - 16 Dec 2009 09:28
Bernard Lodge inquiry report published
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The report of an inquiry into the death of Bernard Lodge, who died at HMP Manchester on 28 August 1998 has been published yesterday by Claire Ward.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YSD59

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Wired-GOV Newswire (news from other departments) - 16 Dec 2009 09:32
10 Downing Street - Gordon Brown pledges to tackle youth unemployment
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The Prime Minister assured young jobseekers that new measures would bring down unemployment in the coming year during a visit to the Acton Jobcentre Plus in London yesterday.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YSD7W

Department for International Development - 16 Dec 2009 10:34
Civilian experts now ready to help world's most hostile places - Alexander
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http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409656

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Department for Work and Pensions - 16 Dec 2009 09:45
Fall in numbers claiming jobseeker’s allowance as cooper pledges to keep increasing help to get people into jobs
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DWP073/09


The Government welcomed news that the number of people claiming
unemployment benefit - Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) - has fallen for
the first time in 21 months.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409653


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Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames - CRM Solution to save more than £5 million by 2012
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The council of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (RBK), in London handles everything from housing and adult education to taxation and recycling for its 160,000 residents.

In order to centralise interactions with the public and improve services, RBK recently implemented a contact centre solution which easily interoperated with back-office systems.

"The investment has paid for itself within 12 months and we’re expecting to save more than £5 million by 2012,” said Robin Noble, IT Manager for RBK.

Click below to find out more....

http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-directory-1.nsf/slh?Open&dc=DNWA-7XFEJ4&usr=DNWA-7XXKGX

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HM Treasury - 16 Dec 2009 10:24
Treasury sets out plans to manage investment bank failures
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The Treasury has today published proposals to strengthen the
UK's ability to deal with any future failure of an investment
bank. The proposals will enhance the UK's reputation as one
of the world's leading centres for conducting investment business.




http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409655

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Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) - 16 Dec 2009 10:47
Education for sustainable development is making a difference
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Ofsted has today released the findings of a three-year inspection programme looking at improvement in education for sustainable development in a selection of schools.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YSENL

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Public and Commercial Services Union - 16 Dec 2009 10:40
Savage defence cuts will damage frontline
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Frontline defence will be severely compromised if as reported the government cuts another 10,000 jobs from the Ministry of Defence, the Public and Commercial Services union warns.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YSEJM

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Scottish Government - 16 Dec 2009 10:04
Wave power plans for Shetland
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First Minister Alex Salmond yesterday welcomed the announcement of a joint-venture by Pelamis Wave Power, the Edinburgh technology developer, and Vattenfall, one of the largest utilities in Europe.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YSDU3

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Scottish Government - 16 Dec 2009 10:17
Scottish gains at Euro fish talks
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Talks to decide fish quotas at the December Fisheries Council have achieved results for the highest value stocks: North Sea prawns, monkfish and megrim.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YSE3Q

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Wales Office - 16 Dec 2009 10:27
Christmas Treat for Latch Kids on Visit to Whitehall
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A group of brave South and West Wales youngsters were given an early Christmas treat yesterday Tuesday 15 December when Peter Hain hosted a tea party for them during a VIP visit to Whitehall.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YSEAD

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Wales Office - 16 Dec 2009 10:32
Fund Creates another 60 Jobs for Young People in Wales
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Secretary of State for Wales, Peter Hain, has welcomed the creation of a further 60 jobs in Wales through the UK Government’s Future Jobs Fund.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YSED9

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Welsh Assembly Government - 16 Dec 2009 10:20
Health Minister announces CCTV pilot project
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A new CCTV pilot to help reduce violent and aggressive behaviour towards NHS staff has begun, Health Minister Edwina Hart announced.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YSE5P

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - 16 Dec 2009 11:27
FUNDING ANNOUNCED FOR CUMBRIAN FARMERS
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Cumbria farmers can now access £500,000 to help clear debris and
gravel left behind by the recent devastating flooding, Environment
Secretary Hilary Benn announced today.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409658

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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - 16 Dec 2009 11:35
Christmas market celebrates best of British
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Some of Britain’s tastiest treats were on offer this week as Defra held a Christmas market to celebrate the best regional and speciality food this country has to offer, and also highlight the benefits to food producers of applying for the EU’s Protected Food Name status.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YSFLH


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Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames - CRM Solution to save more than £5 million by 2012
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The council of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (RBK), in London handles everything from housing and adult education to taxation and recycling for its 160,000 residents.

In order to centralise interactions with the public and improve services, RBK recently implemented a contact centre solution which easily interoperated with back-office systems.

"The investment has paid for itself within 12 months and we’re expecting to save more than £5 million by 2012,” said Robin Noble, IT Manager for RBK.

Click below to find out more....

http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-directory-1.nsf/slh?Open&dc=DNWA-7XFEJ4&usr=DNWA-7XXKGX

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Department for Work and Pensions - 16 Dec 2009 11:37
Continued help for the most vulnerable (benefit rates)
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Continued help to the poorest and most vulnerable people in our society is guaranteed next year as the Government confirmed it would uprate the basic State Pension by 2.5%. All 11m pensioners getting the basic State Pension and the 3.3m getting Pension Credit will see a real increase in their money.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YSFMV

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Local Better Regulation Office - 16 Dec 2009 11:45
Simplifying two centuries of rules and regulations
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The latest ‘map' has been produced providing a snapshot of just how many regulations we now have to comply with, and just how complex life has become over nearly two centuries of legislation.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YSFT6

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National Audit Office Press Releases - 16 Dec 2009 10:54
Independent Reviews of reported CSR07 Value for Money savings
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"It is worrying, when the money has already been removed from their budgets, that a significant proportion of the savings claimed by the Department for Transport and the Home Office have question marks hanging over them. A failure to deliver these savings may mean cuts having to be made elsewhere.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YSET9

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Office of Government Commerce - 16 Dec 2009 11:43
Office of Government Commerce reveals record value for money savings from collaboration
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Nigel Smith, Chief Executive of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC), has praised Whitehall and wider public sector achievements in delivering value for money, as a record £1.4 billion savings from collaborative procurement activity have been revealed. The success is outlined in the OGC's Annual Statement Working together: delivering value, published yesterday.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YSFRF

Department for Business, Innovation and Skills - 16 Dec 2009 11:59
Government Response to the Risk and Regulation Advisory Council
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The Government response to the Risk and Regulation Advisory Council
(RRAC) report: Response with Responsibility: Policy-making for public
risk in the 21st century was published today by the Department for
Business, Innovation and Skills.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409664

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Department for Culture, Media and Sport - 16 Dec 2009 11:15
Bradshaw announces jobs boost for young people
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More than 600 new jobs in the cultural, creative and sport sectors
were announced by Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw today, in a range of
projects aimed at getting young people out of unemployment and onto
the first rung of the career ladder.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409662


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Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames - CRM Solution to save more than £5 million by 2012
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The council of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (RBK), in London handles everything from housing and adult education to taxation and recycling for its 160,000 residents.

In order to centralise interactions with the public and improve services, RBK recently implemented a contact centre solution which easily interoperated with back-office systems.

"The investment has paid for itself within 12 months and we’re expecting to save more than £5 million by 2012,” said Robin Noble, IT Manager for RBK.

Click below to find out more....

http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-directory-1.nsf/slh?Open&dc=DNWA-7XFEJ4&usr=DNWA-7XXKGX

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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - 16 Dec 2009 12:00
Government publishes second pitt progress report
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Environment Secretary Hilary Benn has yesterday published the latest report on the progress the Government has made in implementing the recommendations of the Pitt Review on the 2007 floods.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YSG4H

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Department of Energy and Climate Change - 16 Dec 2009 12:13
Brown pledges to work 'tirelessly' towards Copenhagen deal
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British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has told MPs he will work 'tirelessly' for a global agreement to tackle climate change when he joins the Copenhagen negotiations on Tuesday 15 December.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YSGCJ

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Financial Services Authority - 16 Dec 2009 12:35
FSA consults on raising professional standards for all investment advisers
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The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today published proposals for enhancing the professionalism of investment advisers under the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YSGSA

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HM Treasury - 16 Dec 2009 11:35
Speech by the Financial Services Secretary to the Treasury, Paul Myners, "Establishing resolution arrangements for investment banks"
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at Thomson Reuters, Canary Wharf, London E14
Wednesday 16
December 2009


Check against delivery






http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409660

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Ministry of Defence - 16 Dec 2009 12:30
MOD announces new Air Safety Authorty
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Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth has today announced the creation of a
new military airworthiness authority to ensure aviation safety
standards are of the highest order at all times.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409669

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Welsh Assembly Government - 15 Dec 2009 16:38
Rural Affairs Minister launches project to restore Carmarthenshire's rivers to their former glory
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A project in Carmarthenshire awarded over half a million pounds in Welsh Assembly Government and EU funding to restore the county’s rivers and wetlands to their former glory has been officially launched by the Rural Affairs Minister, Elin Jones.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRMHU

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Wired-GOV Newswire (news from other departments) - 16 Dec 2009 11:56
Homes and Commmunities Agency - HCA anticipates significant Private Rental fundraising in new year
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The Homes and Communities Agency anticipates significant fundraising activity to be undertaken in the first quarter of 2010 by lead consortia in its Private Rental Sector Initiative, it announced yesterday.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YSG25

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Wired-GOV Newswire (news from other departments) - 16 Dec 2009 12:20
CABE - ‘Final Fourteen’ named in contest to become the UK’s first City of Culture
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Culture Minister Margaret Hodge today announced the final list of bidders vying to become the UK’s first City of Culture in 2013. The full line-up of the judging panel that will make the final recommendation on which bid will win has also been announced.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YSGH4

Ministry of Defence - 15 Dec 2009 00:01
MOD Responds to National Audit Office’s MOD Major Projects Report 2009
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The National Audit Office (NAO) has today published its annual report
into the MoD’s major projects for 2008-2009.




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Ministry of Justice - 15 Dec 2009 09:20
Women prison places reduced to fund community services
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Vulnerable women offenders are to get more support in the community to turn away from crime.
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Department for Children Schools and Families - 15 Dec 2009 09:34
Vetting and Barring Scheme: Two million fewer adults required to register
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Children’s Secretary Ed Balls has accepted all of Sir Roger Singleton’s recommendations to make sure that the Government’s Vetting and Barring scheme draws the line in the right place and protects children without getting involved in private arrangements between parents and friends.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRD95

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Department for Children Schools and Families - 15 Dec 2009 09:59
Record 1.6 million 16-19 year old learners for 2010-11
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Ed Balls and Iain Wright yesterday announced that they would continue to invest in the futures of thousands of 16 to 19 year olds as they unveiled a £8.2billion package – despite tighter spending conditions.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRDQZ

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The Human Factor in Laptop Encryption: UK Study
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Recent media preoccupation with data theft has pulled IT security to the top of public sector consciousness. Stories about sensitive data stored on missing mobile devices are constantly hitting the headlines – a recent example being St Albans Council, where a laptop containing the personal details of 14,000 people was stolen.

In many cases, laptops – and the data they contain – have been lost as a result of human error. No matter what the circumstance, the idea of confidential data getting into the wrong hands is enough to strike fear into any organisation - especially when recent headlines suggest that fines of up to £500,000 could soon be implemented by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

In many cases of breached data, the compromised computer has security measures, such as encryption and passwords, in place. However, these precautions are rarely enough to fully protect the highly-sensitive data the devices contain. A layered approach to laptop security is required, encryption simply isn’t enough.

To find out more about the human factor in laptop encryption and receive a free UK research paper from the Poneman Institute, click below:


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Department for Children Schools and Families - 15 Dec 2009 10:07
Government accepts all Sir Roger Singleton’s recommendations on vetting and barring
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Children’s Secretary Ed Balls has accepted all of Sir Roger Singleton’s recommendations to make sure that the Government’s Vetting and Barring scheme draws the line in the right place and protects children without getting involved in private arrangements between parents and friends.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRDVV

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Department for Children Schools and Families - 15 Dec 2009 10:12
Government gets set for challenges of the next decade
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The Civil Service has shown it continues to improve its capability as it prepares to tackle the challenges of the coming decade, Cabinet Secretary Sir Gus O’Donnell said yesterday.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRDYU

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Department for Children Schools and Families - 15 Dec 2009 10:21
More boys getting hooked on reading for pleasure
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Schools Minister Vernon Coaker yesterday welcomed new research that shows Government investment in books has led to more boys at primary schools reading for enjoyment and improving their reading skills.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRE6B

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Department of Health - 15 Dec 2009 10:04
NHS TACKLES MIXED-SEX ACCOMMODATION
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The NHS is on track to virtually eliminate mixed-sex accommodation
from hospitals across England, announced Health Minister Ann Keen today.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409584

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Department of Health - 15 Dec 2009 10:28
STEM CELL ROAD MAP TO MAKE RESEARCH EASIER
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New online toolkit will improve quality and speed of stem cell
research


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409587

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Food Standards Agency - 15 Dec 2009 10:27
Agency announces simplification plan savings
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Since 2005, the Food Standards Agency has delivered annual savings of up to £380m to businesses and the public sector. Details are published yesterday in the 2009/10 Simplification Report and Plan. This is the fourth, and penultimate, report and plan in the current five year programme.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YREA7

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Ministry of Defence - 15 Dec 2009 09:30
MOD Announces Plan for 22 New Battle-Winning Chinooks
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The Ministry of Defence will give a major boost to the military
helicopter fleet with 22 new Chinook helicopters, the Defence
Secretary Bob Ainsworth announced today.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409582

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Ministry of Justice - 15 Dec 2009 09:55
Review of cautions and on-the-spot fines
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A review of how cautions and on-the-spot fines are used for serious crimes was launched yesterday by Jack Straw, Home Secretary Alan Johnson and Attorney General Baroness Scotland.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRDN9

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Wired-GOV Newswire (news from other departments) - 15 Dec 2009 09:51
The Enviroment agency - Temperature rise could spell disaster for British wildlife
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Southern rivers empty of trout and salmon, waterways choked with alien fast-growing plants and the decline of migratory birds could all be consequences of temperature rise in the UK.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRDKN

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Wired-GOV Newswire (news from other departments) - 15 Dec 2009 10:02
10 Downing Street - Government committed to delivering prosperity - PM
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The Prime Minister has said the best policy for economic recovery in Britain is greater investment in the future.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRDSV

Department for Communities and Local Government - 15 Dec 2009 10:54
HEALEY EXTENDS DEBT ADVICE HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS
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Housing Minister John Healey has today extended free advice for
families facing the threat of repossession, with an extra £4million to
ensure this vital lifeline continues into the New Year.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409590

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Department for Children Schools and Families - 15 Dec 2009 11:12
DCSF publishes annual plan to reduce bureaucracy
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The DCSF's Better Regulation Unit has published its annual plan setting out how the Department is working to reduce bureaucracy. The plan summarises current and forthcoming measures, as well as those carried out from May 2005 to December 2009.

http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRF6B


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The Human Factor in Laptop Encryption: UK Study
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Recent media preoccupation with data theft has pulled IT security to the top of public sector consciousness. Stories about sensitive data stored on missing mobile devices are constantly hitting the headlines – a recent example being St Albans Council, where a laptop containing the personal details of 14,000 people was stolen.

In many cases, laptops – and the data they contain – have been lost as a result of human error. No matter what the circumstance, the idea of confidential data getting into the wrong hands is enough to strike fear into any organisation - especially when recent headlines suggest that fines of up to £500,000 could soon be implemented by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

In many cases of breached data, the compromised computer has security measures, such as encryption and passwords, in place. However, these precautions are rarely enough to fully protect the highly-sensitive data the devices contain. A layered approach to laptop security is required, encryption simply isn’t enough.

To find out more about the human factor in laptop encryption and receive a free UK research paper from the Poneman Institute, click below:


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-directory-1.nsf/slh?Open&dc=DNWA-7YAMMP&usr=DNWA-7XXKGX

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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - 15 Dec 2009 11:02
Information Bulletin: Faster customs clearance for fresh produce & plant imports thanks to new automatic system
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293/09 The new Automatic Licence Verification System (ALVS) which
will reduce customs clearance times and paperwork for all companies
who import flowers, plants, fruit and vegetables into England and
Wales from outside the EU, will be launched on Tuesday 16 February
2010, Defra & HMRC announced today.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409592

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Department for Transport - 15 Dec 2009 10:06
£20M for smart ticketing in our cities within five years
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Within the next five years passengers on public transport in
England's major urban areas will be able to travel without a
paper ticket, Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis announced today.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409585

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Home Office - 15 Dec 2009 11:30
Hillsborough papers panel established
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The panel responsible for overseeing the release of Hillsborough
disaster documents was today established by Home Secretary Alan Johnson.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409594

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National Audit Office Press Releases - 15 Dec 2009 10:41
Ministry of Defence: Major Projects Report 2009
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"The Ministry of Defence has a multi-billion pound budgetary black hole which it is trying to fix with a 'save now, pay later' approach. This gives a misleadingly negative picture of how well some major projects in MOD are managed, represents poor value for money and heightens the risk that the equipment our Armed Forces require will not be available when it is needed or in the quantities promised. Bold action will be required to prioritise defence spending as part of the planned Strategic Defence Review after the General Election."
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YREJS

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Natural England - 15 Dec 2009 11:03
Nature at its best
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Make a date with nature on a National Nature Reserve this winter.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YREYS

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Scottish Government - 15 Dec 2009 10:46
Smoking statistics
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Commenting on today's smoking cessation statistics Minister for Public Health and Sport Shona Robison said:
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YREMV

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Scottish Government - 15 Dec 2009 10:48
Respite Care, Scotland, 2008-09
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Scotland's Chief Statistician today published Respite Care, Scotland 2008-09. This statistics release presents provisional, information on the number of Respite weeks provided in Scotland in 2008-09.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YREPE

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Scottish Government - 15 Dec 2009 10:53
Management of very high priorities
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Chief constables and their executive teams are providing clear leadership in managing very high priority (VHP) risk areas but forces also need to improve in some areas, a report by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary finds.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRESJ

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Wired-GOV Newswire (news from other departments) - 15 Dec 2009 11:16
The Gambling Commission - Commission publishes updated advice on prize competitions and free draws
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The Gambling Commission (the Commission) has published updated advice for organisers of prize competitions and free draws.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRF8Y

Cabinet Office - 15 Dec 2009 11:46
Tessa Jowell calls for more community ownership of public services
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“Enterprises owned by staff or communities should deliver more public
services“, Tessa Jowell, Minister for the Cabinet Office will say today.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409600

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Cabinet Office - 15 Dec 2009 11:52
Government grants worth over £3.6 million given to charities to help fight the recession today
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Over 400 hundred charities, voluntary organisations and social
enterprises have today been awarded over £3.6million in grants between
them to help provide vital services during the tough economic times.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409603


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The Human Factor in Laptop Encryption: UK Study
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Recent media preoccupation with data theft has pulled IT security to the top of public sector consciousness. Stories about sensitive data stored on missing mobile devices are constantly hitting the headlines – a recent example being St Albans Council, where a laptop containing the personal details of 14,000 people was stolen.

In many cases, laptops – and the data they contain – have been lost as a result of human error. No matter what the circumstance, the idea of confidential data getting into the wrong hands is enough to strike fear into any organisation - especially when recent headlines suggest that fines of up to £500,000 could soon be implemented by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

In many cases of breached data, the compromised computer has security measures, such as encryption and passwords, in place. However, these precautions are rarely enough to fully protect the highly-sensitive data the devices contain. A layered approach to laptop security is required, encryption simply isn’t enough.

To find out more about the human factor in laptop encryption and receive a free UK research paper from the Poneman Institute, click below:


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-directory-1.nsf/slh?Open&dc=DNWA-7YAMMP&usr=DNWA-7XXKGX

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Department for Business, Innovation and Skills - 15 Dec 2009 12:19
Principles on scientific advice to Government published for consultation
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High-level Principles on scientific advice to Government to ensure
effective engagement between the Government and those who provide
independent science and engineering advice, were published today by
the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409612

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Department for Children Schools and Families - 15 Dec 2009 11:40
Children’s Plan Two Years On: next steps to achieve outstanding children’s services
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On the second anniversary of the Children’s Plan, Children’s Secretary Ed Balls and Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw yesterday announced that Sarah Thane, former chair of the Royal Television Society and former advisor to Ofcom, will review the 40 year old rules governing child performance.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRFPQ

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Department of Energy and Climate Change - 15 Dec 2009 11:42
£4 million to help make your business, school or hospital greener through bio-energy
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Today further government funding becomes available for business and
community organisations, such as schools and hospitals, to help
towards the cost of buying and installing biomass-fuelled heating and
combined heat & power projects in England.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409598

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Home Office - 15 Dec 2009 12:30
Identity cards to be extended across the North West
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The National Identity Card will be available to residents across the
North West including those who live and work in Cheshire, Merseyside,
Lancashire and Cumbria from January next year, it was announced today.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409595

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Maritime and Coastguard Agency - 15 Dec 2009 12:22
HE WOULD STILL BE HERE TODAY - MCA LIFEJACKET PODCAST TARGETS FISHERMEN
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The latest video Podcast produced by the Maritime and Coastguard
Agency features true life experiences from Jane Dolby from Essex, a
widow who lost her husband to the sea, Tom Smith from Fife, a
fisherman who survived his boat sinking, and Neil Murray, a fisherman
from Looe in Cornwall.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409614

Department for Business, Innovation and Skills - 15 Dec 2009 12:53
New Review of Consents for Development
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A new review, and a call for evidence, to identify and address
barriers to investment created by consents for development, other than
planning permission, was announced today by Business Minister, Ian Lucas.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409618

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Department for Culture, Media and Sport - 15 Dec 2009 12:29
Government signs off FIFA guarantees as England 2018 bid gathers pace
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171/09


England’s 2018 World Cup bid reached its latest milestone today
as the Government signed off the guarantees required by FIFA, Sports
Minister Gerry Sutcliffe announced.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409616


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The Human Factor in Laptop Encryption: UK Study
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Recent media preoccupation with data theft has pulled IT security to the top of public sector consciousness. Stories about sensitive data stored on missing mobile devices are constantly hitting the headlines – a recent example being St Albans Council, where a laptop containing the personal details of 14,000 people was stolen.

In many cases, laptops – and the data they contain – have been lost as a result of human error. No matter what the circumstance, the idea of confidential data getting into the wrong hands is enough to strike fear into any organisation - especially when recent headlines suggest that fines of up to £500,000 could soon be implemented by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

In many cases of breached data, the compromised computer has security measures, such as encryption and passwords, in place. However, these precautions are rarely enough to fully protect the highly-sensitive data the devices contain. A layered approach to laptop security is required, encryption simply isn’t enough.

To find out more about the human factor in laptop encryption and receive a free UK research paper from the Poneman Institute, click below:


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-directory-1.nsf/slh?Open&dc=DNWA-7YAMMP&usr=DNWA-7XXKGX

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Department of Energy and Climate Change - 15 Dec 2009 11:42
£4 million to help make your business, school or hospital greener through bio-energy
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Today further government funding becomes available for business and
community organisations, such as schools and hospitals, to help
towards the cost of buying and installing biomass-fuelled heating and
combined heat & power projects in England.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409598

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Department of Energy and Climate Change - 15 Dec 2009 11:42
£4 million to help make your business, school or hospital greener through bio-energy
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Today further government funding becomes available for business and
community organisations, such as schools and hospitals, to help
towards the cost of buying and installing biomass-fuelled heating and
combined heat & power projects in England.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409598

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Home Office - 15 Dec 2009 12:33
Public consultation launched into specialist training for door supervisors
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Public consultation launched into specialist training for door supervisors


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409617
Big Lottery Fund - 15 Dec 2009 14:34
Business experts get on board to inspire UK rural revival
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Prominent professionals have come on board to help enterprising rural villages across the UK to start up new community reviving businesses in the latest stage of Village SOS.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRK4C

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Department for Children Schools and Families - 15 Dec 2009 14:02
Gap narrows between FSM pupils and their peers in GCSE attainment
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Schools Minister Vernon Coaker today welcomed new figures showing the GCSE attainment gap between boys and girls, and between those on free school meals (FSM) and their peers has narrowed over the last 12 months.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRJGL


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The Human Factor in Laptop Encryption: UK Study
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Recent media preoccupation with data theft has pulled IT security to the top of public sector consciousness. Stories about sensitive data stored on missing mobile devices are constantly hitting the headlines – a recent example being St Albans Council, where a laptop containing the personal details of 14,000 people was stolen.

In many cases, laptops – and the data they contain – have been lost as a result of human error. No matter what the circumstance, the idea of confidential data getting into the wrong hands is enough to strike fear into any organisation - especially when recent headlines suggest that fines of up to £500,000 could soon be implemented by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

In many cases of breached data, the compromised computer has security measures, such as encryption and passwords, in place. However, these precautions are rarely enough to fully protect the highly-sensitive data the devices contain. A layered approach to laptop security is required, encryption simply isn’t enough.

To find out more about the human factor in laptop encryption and receive a free UK research paper from the Poneman Institute, click below:


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-directory-1.nsf/slh?Open&dc=DNWA-7YAMMP&usr=DNWA-7XXKGX

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Department of Energy and Climate Change - 15 Dec 2009 11:42
£4 million to help make your business, school or hospital greener through bio-energy
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Today further government funding becomes available for business and
community organisations, such as schools and hospitals, to help
towards the cost of buying and installing biomass-fuelled heating and
combined heat & power projects in England.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409598

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Ministry of Justice - 15 Dec 2009 14:10
Museum acquires Gillray cartoons hidden in archives for more than 100 Years
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An album of 40 'suppressed' cartoons by leading British caricaturist James Gillray has recently come to light in the Criminal Law Policy Unit of the Ministry of Justice.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRJMT

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Natural England - 15 Dec 2009 13:51
Battling for winter berries
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A helping hand for England’s threatened juniper.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRJ9P

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Scottish Government - 15 Dec 2009 14:14
Sport statistics
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Commenting on today's people and sport statistics Minister for Public Health and Sport Shona Robison said:
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRJPY

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Scottish Government - 15 Dec 2009 14:19
Scottish Crime and Justice Survey (SCJS) 2008-09: Sexual Victimisation
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Scotland's Chief Statistician today published Scottish Crime and Justice Survey (SCJS) 2008-09: Sexual Victimisation. The publication presents statistics on adults' experiences of Sexual Victimisation in Scotland.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRJT5

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Scottish Government - 15 Dec 2009 14:22
People and Sport in Scotland
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Scotland's Chief Statistician today published People and Sport in Scotland - Results from the Scottish Household Survey Culture and Sport module 2007/2008.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRJV5

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Welsh Assembly Government - 15 Dec 2009 14:24
First Minister launches deal to help African region adapt with climate change
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At Copenhagen Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones will announce a new deal between the Welsh Assembly Government and the Mbale region of Uganda to help prepare the area for the impacts of climate change.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRJWH

Department for Communities and Local Government - 15 Dec 2009 15:03
NEW DECISION MAKERS FOR THE INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING COMMISSION ARE ANNOUNCED
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More key decision-makers for the Infrastructure Planning Commission
(IPC) were appointed today, Tuesday 15 December.




http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409624

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Department for Business, Innovation and Skills - 15 Dec 2009 15:21
Sector Skills Councils Relicensing – Decision for Skillfast-UK Announced
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Following advice from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills
Lord Mandelson, the Business, Innovation and Skills Secretary,
announced today, on behalf of the UK Government and the Devolved
Administrations, that Skillfast-UK will not be relicensed as a Sector
Skills Council (SSC) in its own right.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409626


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The Human Factor in Laptop Encryption: UK Study
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Recent media preoccupation with data theft has pulled IT security to the top of public sector consciousness. Stories about sensitive data stored on missing mobile devices are constantly hitting the headlines – a recent example being St Albans Council, where a laptop containing the personal details of 14,000 people was stolen.

In many cases, laptops – and the data they contain – have been lost as a result of human error. No matter what the circumstance, the idea of confidential data getting into the wrong hands is enough to strike fear into any organisation - especially when recent headlines suggest that fines of up to £500,000 could soon be implemented by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

In many cases of breached data, the compromised computer has security measures, such as encryption and passwords, in place. However, these precautions are rarely enough to fully protect the highly-sensitive data the devices contain. A layered approach to laptop security is required, encryption simply isn’t enough.

To find out more about the human factor in laptop encryption and receive a free UK research paper from the Poneman Institute, click below:


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-directory-1.nsf/slh?Open&dc=DNWA-7YAMMP&usr=DNWA-7XXKGX

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Insolvency Service - 15 Dec 2009 15:00
Insolvency Service investigators stamp out Liverpool mailing company
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Liverpool-based Jaguar Mailing Systems Ltd has been wound up in the
High Court after repeatedly sending unsolicited stationery to
businesses then pursuing the recipients for payment.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409565

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Scottish Government - 15 Dec 2009 15:26
NHS workforce at record high
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More people than ever before are now working for NHS Scotland, delivering healthcare to people throughout the country.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRL4Z

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Scottish Government - 15 Dec 2009 15:28
Child immunisation rates
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Public Health Minister welcomes high uptake of childhood immunisation recorded by ISD Scotland.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRL64

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Scottish Government - 15 Dec 2009 15:29
Cancer statistics
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Commenting on today's cancer incidence statistics Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing Nicola Sturgeon said:
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRL76

Department for Culture, Media and Sport - 15 Dec 2009 15:57
‘Final Fourteen’ named in contest to become the UK’s first City of Culture
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Culture Minister Margaret Hodge today announced the final list of
bidders vying to become the UK’s first City of Culture in 2013. The
full line-up of the judging panel that will make the final
recommendation on which bid will win has also been announced.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409635

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Department of Health - 15 Dec 2009 15:32
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER SIR LIAM DONALDSON TO RETIRE FROM HIS ROLE IN THE SUMMER
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England’s Chief Medical Officer, Sir Liam Donaldson, will step down
in May 2010 after 12 years of service, the longest serving Chief
Medical Officer of modern times.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409636


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The Human Factor in Laptop Encryption: UK Study
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Recent media preoccupation with data theft has pulled IT security to the top of public sector consciousness. Stories about sensitive data stored on missing mobile devices are constantly hitting the headlines – a recent example being St Albans Council, where a laptop containing the personal details of 14,000 people was stolen.

In many cases, laptops – and the data they contain – have been lost as a result of human error. No matter what the circumstance, the idea of confidential data getting into the wrong hands is enough to strike fear into any organisation - especially when recent headlines suggest that fines of up to £500,000 could soon be implemented by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

In many cases of breached data, the compromised computer has security measures, such as encryption and passwords, in place. However, these precautions are rarely enough to fully protect the highly-sensitive data the devices contain. A layered approach to laptop security is required, encryption simply isn’t enough.

To find out more about the human factor in laptop encryption and receive a free UK research paper from the Poneman Institute, click below:


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-directory-1.nsf/slh?Open&dc=DNWA-7YAMMP&usr=DNWA-7XXKGX

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Ministry of Defence - 15 Dec 2009 16:05
MoD takes difficult decisions to prioritise the frontline
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The MoD has today announced plans to re-prioritise spending to help
achieve success in Afghanistan – the top military priority – and
balance the books.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409634

Cabinet Office - 15 Dec 2009 16:30
Tackling social impacts of recession is vital, says new report
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The Government has swiftly tackled the social impacts of the economic
downturn by building on lessons from past recessions, according to a
new report from the Social Exclusion Task Force.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409632

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Scottish Government - 15 Dec 2009 16:53
Gartnavel Hep C clinic open
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Glasgow's newest hepatitis clinic will offer the latest technology and a team of dedicated specialists for Hepatitis C patients.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRMT6


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The Human Factor in Laptop Encryption: UK Study
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Recent media preoccupation with data theft has pulled IT security to the top of public sector consciousness. Stories about sensitive data stored on missing mobile devices are constantly hitting the headlines – a recent example being St Albans Council, where a laptop containing the personal details of 14,000 people was stolen.

In many cases, laptops – and the data they contain – have been lost as a result of human error. No matter what the circumstance, the idea of confidential data getting into the wrong hands is enough to strike fear into any organisation - especially when recent headlines suggest that fines of up to £500,000 could soon be implemented by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

In many cases of breached data, the compromised computer has security measures, such as encryption and passwords, in place. However, these precautions are rarely enough to fully protect the highly-sensitive data the devices contain. A layered approach to laptop security is required, encryption simply isn’t enough.

To find out more about the human factor in laptop encryption and receive a free UK research paper from the Poneman Institute, click below:


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-directory-1.nsf/slh?Open&dc=DNWA-7YAMMP&usr=DNWA-7XXKGX

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Scottish Government - 15 Dec 2009 16:54
H1N1 death
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An adult from the NHS Dumfries and Galloway Health Board area has died after contracting H1N1, bringing the total number of swine flu deaths to 55.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRMUB

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Welsh Assembly Government - 15 Dec 2009 16:38
Rural Affairs Minister launches project to restore Carmarthenshire's rivers to their former glory
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A project in Carmarthenshire awarded over half a million pounds in Welsh Assembly Government and EU funding to restore the county’s rivers and wetlands to their former glory has been officially launched by the Rural Affairs Minister, Elin Jones.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YRMHV

Department for Culture, Media and Sport - 15 Dec 2009 17:01
Publication of Video Recordings Bill
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A fast track Bill to restore public protections around the supply and
classification of age-rated films and video games is published today.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409640


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The Human Factor in Laptop Encryption: UK Study
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Recent media preoccupation with data theft has pulled IT security to the top of public sector consciousness. Stories about sensitive data stored on missing mobile devices are constantly hitting the headlines – a recent example being St Albans Council, where a laptop containing the personal details of 14,000 people was stolen.

In many cases, laptops – and the data they contain – have been lost as a result of human error. No matter what the circumstance, the idea of confidential data getting into the wrong hands is enough to strike fear into any organisation - especially when recent headlines suggest that fines of up to £500,000 could soon be implemented by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

In many cases of breached data, the compromised computer has security measures, such as encryption and passwords, in place. However, these precautions are rarely enough to fully protect the highly-sensitive data the devices contain. A layered approach to laptop security is required, encryption simply isn’t enough.

To find out more about the human factor in laptop encryption and receive a free UK research paper from the Poneman Institute, click below:


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-directory-1.nsf/slh?Open&dc=DNWA-7YAMMP&usr=DNWA-7XXKGX