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Media opportunity - photographers are invited to attend the film launch event on Monday 24 November at the Metropolitan Hotel, Leeds, at 5.30pm. To confirm attendance, please contact Eleanor Harte at COI News and PR, Yorkshire and the Humber, on 0113 341 3181.
21 November 2008 16:42
M1 JUNCTION 14 SLIP ROAD LANE RESTRICTIONS
Work to install a new upgraded safety barrier on the M1 motorway at J14 will start this week. Lane restrictions will be in place overnight on the northbound onslip from Monday 24 November to Saturday 29 November from 9.30pm to 5.30am.
21 November 2008 16:38
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21 November 2008 16:31
M32 Junction 2 - Bristol - overnight closure tonight
There will be an emergency closure of the M32 Junction 2 (Eastville) northbound exit slip road from 22.00 on Friday 21 November until 05.00 on Saturday 22 November.
Northbound traffic wishing to leave the M32 via Junction 2 northbound exit will be diverted to Junction 1 northbound exit slip road, where it will turn around and return southbound on the M32 to exit via the Junction 2 exit slip road.
21 November 2008 16:30
The team that built the A595 High and Low Newton bypass in Cumbria is celebrating after winning a top environmental award.
21 November 2008 16:28
The British Foreign Secretary David Miliband met with HRH Prince Saud Al Faisal today. Following his meeting he said:
21 November 2008 16:19
Trainee apprentices from around the West Midlands received a stark warning from the Health and Safety Executive that, once exposed to asbestos fibres in their lungs, they could die a premature death from mesothelioma unless they take necessary precautions in the workplace.
21 November 2008 16:17
The first major changes to traffic management on the M1 widening project in the East Midlands will be made over the next few weeks, the Highways Agency has advised.
21 November 2008 16:09
Four men have today been sentenced to a total of 23.5 year imprisonment for their roles in supplying cocaine and related money laundering activities - even though no cocaine was found in the course of an investigation by the Serious Organised Crime Agency.
21 November 2008 15:52
Four men have today been sentenced to a total of 23.5 year imprisonment for their roles in supplying cocaine and related money laundering activities - even though no cocaine was found in the course of an investigation by the Serious Organised Crime Agency.
21 November 2008 15:52
A1M Junctions 58 to 59, County Durham 271870
Slight delays are expected on the A1M between Junctions 58 and 59 due to bridge repairs. There will be narrow lanes both north and southbound and a 50mph speed limit. Restrictions will be in place 24 hours. The works are scheduled until October 2009.
21 November 2008 15:50
MONDAY 24 NOVEMBER TO SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2008
21 November 2008 15:18
The OFT is considering whether to accept divestment undertakings in lieu of a reference to the Competition Commission (CC) in relation to the acquisition by SRCL Limited, a subsidiary of Stericycle, Inc. (Stericycle), of Cliniserve Holdings Limited (Cliniserve).
21 November 2008 15:07
The OFT is considering whether to accept divestment undertakings in lieu of a reference to the Competition Commission (CC) in relation to the acquisition by SRCL Limited, a subsidiary of Stericycle, Inc. (Stericycle), of Cliniserve Holdings Limited (Cliniserve).
21 November 2008 15:07
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning of the importance of carrying out risk assessments and implementing safe systems for working at height following the prosecution of a company and one of its employees after an incident in which an elderly man died.
21 November 2008 14:46
Business premises in Ashford, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & Malling and Maidstone were inspected during the second week of a countywide initiative aimed at improving health and safety at work.
The move by Health and Safety Executive inspectors and local authority enforcement officers is part of the "Common Approach to Kent Enterprise" (CAKE) initiative.
21 November 2008 14:37
NEW SCHEMES
21 November 2008 14:31
Minister for the North West Beverley Hughes has highlighted the importance of having skilled and committed local councillors and the vital role they play in improving the lives of people in their communities.
21 November 2008 14:26
A company selling warranties for satellite television equipment has been wound-up by the high court following an investigation by Companies Investigation Branch of the Insolvency Service.
21 November 2008 14:23
A company selling warranties for satellite television equipment has been wound-up by the high court following an investigation by Companies Investigation Branch of the Insolvency Service.
21 November 2008 14:23
ONGOING SCHEMES
21 November 2008 14:14
Around 100,000 students and graduates will get the chance to develop world-class skills as entrepreneurs and business leaders with the launch of the first University Enterprise Networks (UEN).
21 November 2008 14:05
Accountants and tax advisers (agents) in Cumbria are being invited to free local events to learn all about filing returns online.
21 November 2008 14:04
The Water Saving Group, reviewed its achievements as it met for the last time yesterday (Thursday 20 November). In the last three years members of the group have worked together on a programme of measures to promote water efficiency in households.
21 November 2008 13:59
New rates of interest on direct and indirect taxes and national insurance contributions paid late and overpaid are announced today. These new rates of interest, which take effect from 6 December 2008, are set out below and are as a result of the recent movement in market rates.
21 November 2008 13:57
The British Foreign Secretary David Miliband met with HRH Prince Saud Al Faisal today. Following his meeting he said:
21 November 2008 13:52
M62 Gildersome Roundabout, south of Leeds
Slight delays are expected at Junction 27 (Gildersome) of the M62 due to roundabout improvement work. There will be various lane closures on the roundabouts and approaches until mid-December. Work takes place overnight 8pm to 6am. Narrow lanes will be in place over 24 hours.
21 November 2008 13:50
The introduction of the first identity cards for British citizens moved forward today as the Government began a 12 week consultation on the finer detail of the next phase of the National Identity Scheme.
21 November 2008 13:41
Commenting on the UK's commitment to Kosovo, the Foreign Secretary said:
21 November 2008 12:51
Construction companies were today warned by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to keep health and safety under constant review throughout the life of a project.
21 November 2008 11:46
Sixty councils will benefit from increased funding to boost their housing and employment advice options for local residents, announced Communities Minister Iain Wright.
21 November 2008 11:33
Sixty councils will benefit from increased funding to boost their housing and employment advice options for local residents, announced Communities Minister Iain Wright.
21 November 2008 11:07
Sixty councils will benefit from increased funding to boost their housing and employment advice options for local residents, announced Communities Minister Iain Wright.
21 November 2008 11:03
One of the UK's most serious fraudsters, who lived the 'champagne lifestyle', has been ordered to pay back £26 million of the money he stole from the public purse or face a further ten years in prison.
21 November 2008 10:58
One of the UK's most serious fraudsters, who lived the 'champagne lifestyle', has been ordered to pay back £26 million of the money he stole from the public purse or face a further ten years in prison.
21 November 2008 10:58
These figures show the numbers of mortgage and landlord possession actions in the county courts of England and Wales for the third quarter of 2008.
21 November 2008 10:32
David Foster has been appointed to the post of Deputy Chief Nursing Officer at the Department of Health, it was announced today.
21 November 2008 09:50
Ten people from addresses in the London, Essex and Dorset area were arrested by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) officers early yesterday morning in connection with a suspected multi million pound excise and money laundering fraud.
21 November 2008 08:37
Ten people from addresses in the London, Essex and Dorset area were arrested by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) officers early yesterday morning in connection with a suspected multi million pound excise and money laundering fraud.
21 November 2008 08:37
Ten people from addresses in the London, Essex and Dorset area were arrested by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) officers early yesterday morning in connection with a suspected multi million pound excise and money laundering fraud.
21 November 2008 08:37
The Competition Commission (CC) has today published for consultation its proposed remedies designed to increase competition in the retail payment protection insurance (PPI) market.
21 November 2008 07:00
As more than 25,000 British Muslims prepare to travel to Mecca for Hajj this week, the government is urging pilgrims to know their rights and beware of scam artists.
21 November 2008 00:01
Councils will benefit from increased funding to boost their housing and employment advice options for local residents, announced Communities Minister Iain Wright.
20 November 2008 18:01
The Annual Report of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills 2007/08 today identifies and celebrates the 2,944 outstanding early years and childcare providers, schools, colleges, adult skills providers and children's homes inspected over the last year.
20 November 2008 17:50
Eight London councils are among 60 local authorities around the country that will benefit from increased funding announced today by Communities Minister Iain Wright to boost their housing and employment advice options for local residents.
20 November 2008 17:17
Sixty councils will benefit from increased funding to boost their housing and employment advice options for local residents, announced Communities Minister Iain Wright.
20 November 2008 17:15
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) carried out an investigation which today (Nov 20) led to illegal driver instructor Harjit Singh Bhogal receiving a suspended prison sentence.
20 November 2008 17:03
Construction companies were today warned by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to keep health and safety under constant review throughout the life of a project.
20 November 2008 16:49
Highways Agency A1 Markham Moor Painting Competition
20 November 2008 16:34
The Health and Safety Executive and Jewson, the UK's leading supplier of timber and building materials, have joined forces to help warn tradesmen of the dangers of asbestos.
20 November 2008 16:25