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Three new rights to right local wrongs - New Community Empowerment Bill to harness petition power

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:47:19 +0100

Communities Secretary Hazel Blears today outlined plans to give every citizen in England three new rights to have a greater say to trigger action on local issues they care about. These could range from directing more money from councils to tackle anti-social behaviour and graffiti, to taking over the running of local assets like community or leisure centres, or forcing a public debate on local issues they are concerned about. The UK is one of the biggest petition signing countries in Europe and the World and Ministers are to harness this as a key way of giving local people more say.

Northern Ireland Minister Ritchie establishes task force to target fuel poverty

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:44:10 +0100

As a response to the recent significant price hikes in oil, gas and coal and in anticipation of a hike in electricity tariffs the Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie has established a Task Force to identify how fuel poverty here can be addressed for the coming winter.

Opportunities to champion patients’ rights in Wales

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:34:10 +0100

The organisations that represent patients’ rights in Wales have several vacancies and are seeking new members.

Interview of the President of the United States by Lukman Ahmed, BBC Arabic

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:00:35 +0100

Q Thank you so much, Mr. President, for this. First, I must congratulate you for your daughter's wedding. (Laughter.) And how does it feeling, being a father? I know you are listening to your Mom, I know you are a father, and you are having this wedding; how does it feel?

President Bush Addresses Members of the Knesset

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:58:42 +0100

HE PRESIDENT: President Peres and Mr. Prime Minister, Madam Speaker, thank very much for hosting this special session. President Beinish, Leader of the Opposition Netanyahu, Ministers, members of the Knesset, distinguished guests: Shalom. Laura and I are thrilled to be back in Israel. We have been deeply moved by the celebrations of the past two days. And this afternoon, I am honored to stand before one of the world's great democratic assemblies and convey the wishes of the American people with these words: Yom Ha'atzmaut Sameach.

CIPD responds to draft legislative programme

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:55:20 +0100

Responding to the government's draft legislative programme, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has expressed concern about proposals to create an entitlement to apprenticeships; moves towards 'positive measures' to increase workplace diversity; and plans to introduce legislation on agency workers' rights. However, the CIPD has also welcomed proposals for simplification in both equality legislation and skills provision, together with plans to introduce a right to request time off for training.

Balls – ‘A chance for transformation’ for disabled children

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:51:58 +0100

EDCM challenges all councils and health bodies to take chance to change lives for disabled children and families

Access to information in Scotland

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:48:36 +0100

Measures were today announced in the Scottish Parliament to help improve the public's "right to know".

Plans for 'moving Scotland forward'

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:46:55 +0100

The swift delivery of clear and effective policies has sustained the sense of optimism and achievement seen in Scotland over the past year, First Minister Alex Salmond said today.

Support for small businesses in Scotland

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:43:20 +0100

First Minister Alex Salmond visited a small business in Edinburgh today to meet with staff and hear how the Small Business Bonus Scheme has benefitted the business.