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Articles tagged with: Government & Politics
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By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
RCVS news: Alternative dispute resolution trial launched by Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
From Monday 3 November 2014 the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be undertaking a six-month alternative dispute resolution (ADR) trial as the first step towards developing a new consumer redress system for users of veterinary services.
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By United Response
Postcards from the Edges Exhibition – A unique look at people’s views on disability
From Monday 27th through to Thursday 30th October, the Upper Waiting Hall will be playing host to a unique exhibition exploring people’s views on disability through the medium of a postcard.
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Environment
By Calor Gas
Calor Gas Signs Vision to Help Rural Households Take Control Of Their Energy Bills
Calors Managing Director, Stephen Rennie, was among the group of CEOs from influential businesses, charities and not-for-profit organisations who came together in London today to launch The Big Energy Vision a new long-term campaign to empower UK households to take control of their energy bills.
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By Mineral Products Association
MPA Response to the English Heritage Consultation: Historic Environment Good Practice Advice in Planning
English Heritage has recently consulted on “Historic Environment Good Practice Advice in Planning”. However, the MPA believe that the proposed content of their Good Practice Advice (GPA) is not in tune with the presumption in favour of sustainable development formalised by the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
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By Unite
Women’s minicab safety fears increase after peers give go-ahead to deregulation clause
Women’s safety when they use private hire vehicles was put in jeopardy when the House of Lords agreed a proposal that that will mean they could be collected by a ‘rogue’ operator when they ordered a minicab.
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By Mineral Products Association
Experts call for a National Minerals Strategy to meet the UK's needs up to 2050
Minerals are essential for our economic and social life. They provide most of our energy and building materials and are vital raw materials for industry.
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By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
RCVS news: ‘Advance to Go’ with the RCVS at the London Vet Show
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be promoting its new Advanced Practitioner status during the London Vet Show at the Grand Hall Olympia in November.
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By National House Building Council
NHBC's response to the publication of the Lyons Review
Responding to the publication of the Lyons Review, NHBC’s Chief Executive Mike Quinton said:
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By Mineral Products Association
BMAPA The Crown Estate Publishes 16th Annual ‘Area Involved’ Report
The British Marine Aggregate Producers Association (BMAPA) and The Crown Estate have published their 16th annual ‘Area Involved’ report, which details changes in the extent of the seabed area licensed and dredged for marine aggregates during 2013.
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By The Work Foundation
Large fall in unemployment masks signs of a weaker labour market
Commenting on today's labour market statistics, Charles Levy, senior economist at Lancaster University’s Work Foundation, said:
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By National Federation of Builders
Financing UK's house building
In response to the release of the Lyons Housing Review, the National Federation of Builders reminds policy makers that access to financing is the key to long-term growth for the house building industry.
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By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
RCVS news: Free webinar to explain new RCVS Practice Standards Scheme
Veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and other members of the practice team are encouraged to take part in a free webinar explaining the upcoming changes to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Practice Standards Scheme.
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Home affairs
By Electrical Safety First
Squaring the circle - Electrical Safety First's roundtable
Electrical Safety First’s recent roundtable on product safety, recalls and traceability, attracted a distinguished audience, comprising representatives from leading manufacturers, retailers and trade and enforcement agencies.
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Environment
By NOAH
Dawn Howard appointed as Chief Executive Officer for the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH)
The NOAH Board is delighted to announce that Dawn Howard will be taking over from Phil Sketchley as CEO from November 11th 2014.
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Environment
By Calor Gas
A missed opportunity: heating up the debate around off-grid energy
As the second phase of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) launches today (10th Dec), trade body UKLPG which represents the interests of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas industry is urging the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to review the role of LP Gas in delivering a cohesive off-grid heating strategy.
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By National House Building Council
Recovery 'not reaching small builders'
The nation’s small building businesses are still facing major barriers in areas such as planning, according to new research.
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By WWF
German nuclear phase out generates growth as well as clean energy
Letter to Financial Times from WWF Germany
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Health
By Electrical Safety First
Poor advice increases electrical risk for gardeners
Electrical Safety First is calling on the manufacturers of electrically powered garden equipment, such as lawn mowers and hedge trimmers, to improve safety advice on packaging and instruction manuals - as research reveals they cause thousands of injuries a year.
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Home affairs
By Electrical Safety First
Electrical Safety First wins major video award
Electrical Safety First’s Beauty Burns campaign hit the spot at the CorpComms Digi Awards, taking away the prize for the Best Use of Video. The awards, which recognise the innovative use of digital media in communication programmes, took place in London on July 10th.
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By Moat
A Home of Your Own launches in London
On Tuesday 8 July, the Greater London Authority (GLA) and Moat announced the launch of a new affordable home ownership scheme.
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Home affairs
By Electrical Safety First
Electrical Safety First supports APPG Report on the private rented sector
Commenting on the new report by the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Private Rented Sector, Phil Buckle, Director General of Electrical Safety First said:
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By Local Government People
This week’s local by-election roundup
Local Government People draws together details of this week's local by-election result and changes to councils' political compositions.
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Health
By Carers Trust
Don't forget kids during Carer's Week
All across Britain, there are children who are unpaid carers and don’t even realise it.As Carers Week comes to an end, Thea Stein from Carers Trust spoke to Central Lobby about what schools, charities and MPs can do to help the nation’s young carers.
Creating a 'Parliament 2.0'
By John Bercow
Creating a 'Parliament 2.0'
House of Commons Speaker John Bercow announces a year-long Commission to consider how Parliament can embrace technology for a digital democracy.