Monday, December 14, 2009

Today in the United Kingdom; what's next

Maritime and Coastguard Agency - 13 Dec 2009 22:18
MAJOR SEARCH IN RIVER DART
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A major search took place this evening for a man who fell into the
River Dart just before 8pm.


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Minstry of Justice - Judicial Appointments - 14 Dec 2009 00:01
Appointment of a Circuit Judge - Goss QC
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HM The Queen has appointed James Richard William Goss 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 North
Eastern Circuit, based Bradford Combined Court Centre with effect from
14 December 2009.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409519

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Minstry of Justice - Judicial Appointments - 14 Dec 2009 00:01
Appointment of a Salaried Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales) - Findlay
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The Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP, has
appointed Lorna Anne Findlay to be a Salaried Part-time Employment
Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales). Mrs Findlay
will be assigned to the Birmingham Region, working on a 60% pro rata
basis, with effect from 4 January 2010.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409534

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Minstry of Justice - Judicial Appointments - 14 Dec 2009 00:01
Appointment of a Senior Immigration Judge - Lane
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The Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP, has
appointed Immigration Judge Clive Nicholas Lane to be a Senior
Immigration Judge of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal, based in
Bradford, with effect from 14 December 2009.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409538


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Care Quality Commission - 14 Dec 2009 09:27
CQC reaction to coroner’s verdict on the death of Ebony McCall at Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Amanda Sherlock, deputy director of frontline operations at the Care Quality Commission, today (Friday) welcomed the deputy coroner's thorough investigation of the events leading to the tragic death of Ebony McCall.
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Department for Transport - 14 Dec 2009 09:03
Adonis looks to a high speed future
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The Government will set out its plans for the future of high speed
rail in Britain in the Spring of 2010, Transport Secretary Andrew
Adonis confirmed today as he saw the start of full service on
Britain's first high speed line.


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Effective Integrated Search Strategy Delivers Better Public Services - Free White Paper
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The explosion in the availability of online information combined with the need to seamlessly access content across a mixture of internal and online resources has left many government and public sector organisations struggling to deliver a truly integrated search strategy. The resultant frustration of users is evident, especially when they are presented with an expanding array of resources each of which has their own unique approach to solving often complex search requirements. Ever changing legislation compliance issues, FOI requests, National Indicator requirements, the drive toward 24/7 web self-service and shared services simply add to the pressure on existing services and resources.

In an economic climate where Government budgets are stretched and IT projects are considered to be high cost and potentially high risk it is refreshing to see that effective solutions can still be delivered, facilitating specific and targeted searching across all essential information resources.

An example of one recent initiative is Wastenet, supported by DEFRA it is a free online resource for the research community providing easy and centralised access to relevant and up-to-date information about waste and resources research.

Click on the link below to find out more and request your free white paper on Effective Integrated Search Strategies:


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Department for Transport - 14 Dec 2009 09:08
Passengers set to benefit from new £200m electrification programme for North West
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‘Two-thirds of national passenger rail travel will be on electrified routes’


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409548

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HM Treasury - 14 Dec 2009 09:21
Speech by the Financial Services Secretary, Paul Myners, opening comments to News Statesman event "What next for UK banking ?", Porticullis House, Westminster Monday 14 December 2009
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Check against delivery


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409549

COI Communications - 14 Dec 2009 00:01
COI unveils new Merchandising and Promotional Items Framework - AMENDED
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The Central Office of Information (COI) has overhauled its framework
(roster) of agencies that specialise in merchandise and promotional items.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409521

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Commission for Rural Communities - 14 Dec 2009 09:29
Reflecting on the Rural Advocate's visit to rural Sussex
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Following a visit to parish and town councils in and around Chichester earlier this week, our Executive Director, Crispin Moor, has produced a guest blog for Action in rural Sussex
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YQD68

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Effective Integrated Search Strategy Delivers Better Public Services - Free White Paper
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The explosion in the availability of online information combined with the need to seamlessly access content across a mixture of internal and online resources has left many government and public sector organisations struggling to deliver a truly integrated search strategy. The resultant frustration of users is evident, especially when they are presented with an expanding array of resources each of which has their own unique approach to solving often complex search requirements. Ever changing legislation compliance issues, FOI requests, National Indicator requirements, the drive toward 24/7 web self-service and shared services simply add to the pressure on existing services and resources.

In an economic climate where Government budgets are stretched and IT projects are considered to be high cost and potentially high risk it is refreshing to see that effective solutions can still be delivered, facilitating specific and targeted searching across all essential information resources.

An example of one recent initiative is Wastenet, supported by DEFRA it is a free online resource for the research community providing easy and centralised access to relevant and up-to-date information about waste and resources research.

Click on the link below to find out more and request your free white paper on Effective Integrated Search Strategies:


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

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Department for Business, Innovation and Skills - 14 Dec 2009 10:41
New Chief Executive Appointed at Intellectual Property Office
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John Alty will become the new Chief Executive and Comptroller-General
of the Intellectual Property Office, Minister of State for
Intellectual Property announced today.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409551

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Department of Health - 14 Dec 2009 10:51
NHS Marks Five Years of Progress in Kidney Care
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The Department of Health has today published an update on progress
made in kidney care since the National Service Framework was developed
five years ago. It shows that the NHS has significantly improved
diagnosis of kidney disease and treatment for those living with it.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409554

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Economic and Social Research Council - 14 Dec 2009 11:05
VALUE OF VOLUNTEERING MORE THAN ECONOMIC
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With rising unemployment and fewer job vacancies, the current financial crisis has seen renewed policy emphasis in both Europe and the UK on volunteering as a route to employment, according to a new report from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC.)

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Economic and Social Research Council - 14 Dec 2009 11:13
GOVERNMENT OVERSEAS AID IS NO BAR TO INDIVIDUAL GIVING
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Greater government aid to overseas development charities does not discourage individual giving, according to new research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Fears that increasing government grants would serve to ‘crowd out’ donations from individuals are unwarranted. If anything, say researchers, the opposite is the case, with greater government grants to development charities appearing to encourage individual donors to give more.
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Home Office - 14 Dec 2009 09:23
Sheffield sex trafficking gang jailed
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A Slovakian gang who falsely imprisoned a teenage girl and forced her into a life of prostitution has been jailed for a total of 50 years following an operation by the UK Border Agency and South Yorkshire police.


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Natural England - 14 Dec 2009 09:44
Consultation announced for proposed extension to Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks
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Natural England recently announced that it will launch a public consultation on four proposed extensions to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. The new areas lie between the two National Parks and the consultation will seek views on whether they have the qualities necessary to be in a National Park, whether they should be given National Park status, and where the boundaries should be drawn.
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Ofgem - 14 Dec 2009 10:48
SHORTLIST FOR OVER £1 BILLION OF OFFSHORE ELECTRICITY LINKS ANNOUNCED
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Following strong competition for the first tender to run transmission connections to offshore wind farms, Ofgem E-Serve has made a decision on a short list of firms for each of the first nine projects.

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Commission for Rural Communities - 14 Dec 2009 12:05
Responding to energy efficiency and fuel poverty measures in the Pre-Budget Report
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We welcome the principle of the government’s ‘green boiler incentive scheme’ but are disappointed that as currently outlined it will only apply to gas boilers.
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Department for Business, Innovation and Skills - 14 Dec 2009 11:28
Making it Simple is Saving Businesses Nearly £3 Billion
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Businesses are saving nearly £3 billion a year due to the
Government’s Simplification programme which aims to get rid of
unnecessary paperwork - saving firms time, money and hassle -
according to the latest report published today.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409558

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Effective Integrated Search Strategy Delivers Better Public Services - Free White Paper
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The explosion in the availability of online information combined with the need to seamlessly access content across a mixture of internal and online resources has left many government and public sector organisations struggling to deliver a truly integrated search strategy. The resultant frustration of users is evident, especially when they are presented with an expanding array of resources each of which has their own unique approach to solving often complex search requirements. Ever changing legislation compliance issues, FOI requests, National Indicator requirements, the drive toward 24/7 web self-service and shared services simply add to the pressure on existing services and resources.

In an economic climate where Government budgets are stretched and IT projects are considered to be high cost and potentially high risk it is refreshing to see that effective solutions can still be delivered, facilitating specific and targeted searching across all essential information resources.

An example of one recent initiative is Wastenet, supported by DEFRA it is a free online resource for the research community providing easy and centralised access to relevant and up-to-date information about waste and resources research.

Click on the link below to find out more and request your free white paper on Effective Integrated Search Strategies:


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

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Department of Health - 14 Dec 2009 11:22
NEW FUNDING MODEL OPENS UP VOLUNTEERING
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A new funding model designed to broaden and strengthen investment in
volunteering in health and social care was unveiled today by Care
Services Minister, Phil Hope.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409555

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HM Treasury - 14 Dec 2009 11:29
Government welcomes approval of RBS restructuring
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The Government has today welcomed the European Commission's
approval of the restructuring of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and
State Aid approval for the Asset Protection Scheme (APS).


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409557

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London Development Agency - 14 Dec 2009 11:23
Personal Best wins prestigious event award
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The prestigious IVCA Livecom Award for Inspiration and Motivation has been won by the London Development Agency’s (LDA) Personal Best team for their Wembley Stadium graduation ceremony.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YQFD6

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Scottish Government - 14 Dec 2009 11:31
Latest economic assessment
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The latest Scottish Government economic assessment demonstrates the UK Government was wrong to withdraw its stimulus package and ignore cross party pleas for accelerated expenditure, Finance Secretary John Swinney said today.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YQFJ5

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Scottish Government - 14 Dec 2009 11:33
Environment Minister helps deliver some festive cheer
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Environment Minister, Roseanna Cunningham, joined Forestry Commission Scotland's Tayside team today to deliver some early seasonal cheer to a Perth-based charity.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YQFKR

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Scottish Government - 14 Dec 2009 11:35
Councils share millions for more homes
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The Scottish Government has allocated a further £24 million to help 20 councils build houses for rent.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YQFLZ

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Valuation Office Agency - 14 Dec 2009 11:39
Non-domestic rateable values 2005 & 2010 local rating lists statistical release – pre release announcement
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At 9.30 am on 18 December 2009 the Valuation Office Agency proposes to publish information about rateable values appearing in the local 2005 rating lists and the draft local 2010 rating lists throughout England and Wales.
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Cabinet Office - 14 Dec 2009 13:03
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 today.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409562

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Effective Integrated Search Strategy Delivers Better Public Services - Free White Paper
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The explosion in the availability of online information combined with the need to seamlessly access content across a mixture of internal and online resources has left many government and public sector organisations struggling to deliver a truly integrated search strategy. The resultant frustration of users is evident, especially when they are presented with an expanding array of resources each of which has their own unique approach to solving often complex search requirements. Ever changing legislation compliance issues, FOI requests, National Indicator requirements, the drive toward 24/7 web self-service and shared services simply add to the pressure on existing services and resources.

In an economic climate where Government budgets are stretched and IT projects are considered to be high cost and potentially high risk it is refreshing to see that effective solutions can still be delivered, facilitating specific and targeted searching across all essential information resources.

An example of one recent initiative is Wastenet, supported by DEFRA it is a free online resource for the research community providing easy and centralised access to relevant and up-to-date information about waste and resources research.

Click on the link below to find out more and request your free white paper on Effective Integrated Search Strategies:


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


Welsh Assembly Government - 14 Dec 2009 14:13
Rural Bwcabus service off to successful start
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A pioneering new public transport service for rural Wales is now up and running thanks to funding from the Welsh Assembly Government.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YQJPC

HM Revenue and Customs - 14 Dec 2009 15:03
HM Revenue & Customs Capability Review
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The Cabinet Office’s report into HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC)
capability has been published.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409568

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London Development Agency - 14 Dec 2009 14:59
Lea River Park shortlisted for international award
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The project to create the Lea River Park has been short-listed for the prestigious International Urban Landscape Award.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YQKL4

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Effective Integrated Search Strategy Delivers Better Public Services - Free White Paper
------------------------------------------------------------------------

The explosion in the availability of online information combined with the need to seamlessly access content across a mixture of internal and online resources has left many government and public sector organisations struggling to deliver a truly integrated search strategy.

In an economic climate where Government budgets are stretched and IT projects are considered to be high cost and potentially high risk it is refreshing to see that effective solutions can still be delivered, facilitating specific and targeted searching across all essential information resources.

An example of one recent initiative is Wastenet, supported by DEFRA it is a free online resource for the research community providing easy and centralised access to relevant and up-to-date information about waste and resources research.

Click on the link below to find out more and request your free white paper on Effective Integrated Search Strategies:


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

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Scottish Government - 14 Dec 2009 14:47
Award winning Scottish salmon
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Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead visited Tesco on Saturday to celebrate the latest local line in store - the multi award winning Salar smoked salmon.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YQKCW

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Scottish Government - 14 Dec 2009 14:55
Europe urged to follow fish conservation
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European fishing nations will today be urged to protect fish stocks by taking a leaf out of Scotland's book and to adopt similar practices to those set out in the pioneering Scottish Conservation Credits Scheme.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7YQKHT

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