Friday, November 27, 2009

Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, more news from the UK

Government Presents UK Innovation Investment Fund to the City
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Lord Mandelson and Lord Drayson will today address the UK Innovation
Investment Fund Investor Summit and highlight the potential that
exists to invest in technology in the UK. Some of the UK’s leading
technology businesses will be showcasing their leading edge products
at the summit in the City of London.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409018

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Department for Children Schools and Families - 27 Nov 2009 09:15
Kids' case on climate change taken to Copenhagen
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Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Ed Balls, yesterday received a Children’s Statement on Climate Change from pupils at St. Luke’s Primary School in Newham. The Statement is the result of a nationwide survey asking children and young people what worries them about climate change and how they want the Government to tackle it. 1,500 pupils from across England responded, asking politicians to take action at this year’s Conference on Climate Change in Copenhagen.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7Y7CUX

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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 of Health - 27 Nov 2009 09:30
Statistical press notice - NHS inpatient and outpatient waiting times figures, 31 October 2009
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The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409012

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Department of Health - 27 Nov 2009 09:30
NHS inpatient and outpatient waiting activity for the quarter ending 30 September 2009
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The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:



http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409013

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Department of Health - 27 Nov 2009 10:11
Winners of the NHS Leadership Awards 2009 announced
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Last night at the inaugural NHS Leadership Awards ceremony, eight nominees from across the country were presented with awards recognising great leadership within the NHS.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7Y7DY2

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HM Revenue and Customs - 27 Nov 2009 09:33
Practical help for people affected by flooding
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NAT 83/09

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has a special Helpline for anyone
affected by the recent floods, where fast, practical help and advice
is available.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409017

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HM Revenue and Customs - 27 Nov 2009 09:58
New Year Offshore Extension
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NAT 84/09

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is giving taxpayers with offshore
investments more time to come forward under the New Disclosure
Opportunity (NDO).


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409021

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Ministry of Defence - 27 Nov 2009 09:48
More forced marriage protection orders than expected issued in first year
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More people have been protected by Forced Marriage Protection Orders than originally expected in their first year of operation, show figures released yesterday.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7Y7DHQ

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Scottish Government - 27 Nov 2009 09:18
Child protection line reforms
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Protection for vulnerable young people is to be helped by an enhanced nationwide helpline.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7Y7CX4

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Scottish Government - 27 Nov 2009 09:26
£9.3m for fish and processing sector
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A £9.3 million funding package has been announced from the European Fisheries Fund (EFF), taking the total level of EFF investment for 2009 to more than £25 million.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7Y7D3V

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Scottish Government - 27 Nov 2009 09:28
Scottish Ambulance Service Board
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Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing Nicola Sturgeon today announced the re-appointment of a Non-Executive member to the Scottish Ambulance Service Board.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7Y7D59

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Welsh Assembly Government - 27 Nov 2009 09:30
2009 Farm Incomes Data: A Much Better Year For Welsh Farming
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Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones has welcomed new statistics on farm incomes in Wales, which show an average increase of 18 per cent in the agriculture sector across Wales.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7Y7D6M

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Welsh Assembly Government - 27 Nov 2009 09:34
Minister launches Christmas campaign to tackle Violence against Women and Domestic Abuse
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Social Justice and Local Government Minister Dr Brian Gibbons has visited Welsh Women’s Aid to launch the Violence against Women and Domestic Abuse Christmas Publicity campaign.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7Y7D9C


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Department for Business, Innovation and Skills - 27 Nov 2009 10:22
Businesses Benefiting From Early Diagnostic “Health Checks”
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More than 95,000 businesses have benefited from a Business Link
“Health Check”, helping them to limit the impact of the economic
downturn, Business Minister Lord Davies announced today.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409010

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Department for Business, Innovation and Skills - 27 Nov 2009 10:42
Former Trawlermen Net Compensation
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Business Secretary Lord Mandelson will today make the first
compensation payments under the new scheme for former Icelandic-water
trawlermen who lost their livelihoods following the Cod Wars of the 1970s.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409027


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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 Children Schools and Families - 27 Nov 2009 10:23
Securing the schools system for the future - Ed Balls
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Children’s Secretary Ed Balls yesterday called for a new drive in schools and local authorities to invest public money effectively, while securing frontline services post-2011.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7Y7E7W

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Department for Communities and Local Government - 27 Nov 2009 10:19
Response to Local Authority Housing Statistics, England: 2008-09
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Statement by Housing Minister John Healey MP in response to the Local Authority Housing Statistics for England, 2008-09 (see link, top right):
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7Y7E55

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Department for Communities and Local Government - 27 Nov 2009 10:37
John Healey: Further funding for more houses to help tackle waiting lists
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Housing Minister John Healey yesterday announced that in October he confirmed the release of a further £290m that should build almost 5,500 affordable homes across the country, helping to tackle housing waiting list pressures, boost the construction industry and support over 6000 jobs.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7Y7EGH

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Department for Communities and Local Government - 27 Nov 2009 10:40
Meeting the challenge of climate change will establish a new era in local government
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Strong leadership, clear vision and ambition from councils could deliver reductions in carbon emissions of millions of tonnes annually and potentially unlock £1bn in income for councils, Communities Secretary John Denham said yesterday.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7Y7EJ5

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Department for Communities and Local Government - 27 Nov 2009 11:07
Government backs rural communities with best plans for the future
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Housing Minister John Healey and Rural Minister Dan Norris yesterday backed councils with cash and support to kickstart plans to build homes people can afford where they want to live, and develop rural areas to meet the needs of local people.

http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7Y7F34

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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - 27 Nov 2009 10:29
The environment in your pocket 2009
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This is an annual publication containing material on various environmental themes including waste and recycling, sustainable consumption, climate change, air quality, land, coastal and marine waters, radioactivity, wildlife, and inland water. The main themes of this year’s publication are waste, recycling and sustainable consumption, and larger sections have been devoted to these topics.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7Y7EBJ

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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - 27 Nov 2009 10:54
Defra reports to parliament on using Climate Change Act powers
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Organisations delivering key public services will be required to report to Government outlining their assessment of the risks climate change poses to them and the actions they are going to take in response.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7Y7ET2

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Government News Network - 27 Nov 2009 11:00
October House Prices up 0.6 per cent since September: Average house price in England and Wales now £159,546
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The October data from Land Registry’s flagship House Price Index
shows a positive monthly house price change of 0.6 per cent, which is
the fifth month in a row in which the movement has been above nought
per cent.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409015

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Wired-GOV Newswire (news from other departments) - 27 Nov 2009 10:48
HCA unlocks nearly 4,000 more homes through Kickstart
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The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has announced a further tranche of schemes to receive funding through the first round of its Kickstart programme. The national housing and regeneration agency yesterday confirmed funding that will unlock a further 3,688 homes in 45 schemes with investment totalling more than £153 million.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7Y7EP8
Cabinet Office - 27 Nov 2009 11:41
BEBO 'Big Think' winners head to Downing Street
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Three innovative young people are heading to Downing Street to pitch
their ideas about transforming communities to the Prime Minister and
members of the Cabinet.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/409032

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Department for Communities and Local Government - 27 Nov 2009 11:11
Government cash to kickstart more stalled developments as more workers get back on site
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Housing Minister John Healey yesterday met the first workers back on site of a stalled housing project in New Broughton, Salford, that thanks to over £7m Government cash is now back on track.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7Y7F5P


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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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Scottish Government - 27 Nov 2009 11:17
Alcohol Bill published
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Scotland has a 'once in a generation chance' to tackle the country's alcohol problems, Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said yesterday as the Alcohol Bill was published.


http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7Y7F9P

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Scottish Government - 27 Nov 2009 11:22
Scotland's Census questions unveiled
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Proposals for the comprehensive population survey that helps to decide how billions of pounds worth of future public services are planned, were unveiled yesterday.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7Y7FCA

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Scottish Government - 27 Nov 2009 11:25
More new schools
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The primary school element of the first tranche of the new school building programme will see 21 new school building projects across 19 local authorities.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7Y7FEQ

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Wired-GOV Newswire (news from other departments) - 27 Nov 2009 11:34
Newlon Housing Trust (NHT) has made progress
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NHT is working well in carrying out gas servicing and dealing with rent arrears, but could improve its repairs service according to a report released yesterday by the independent Audit Commission.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7Y7FL9

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