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Downing Street Says
Every day the Prime Minister's Spokesman meets a small coterie of political journalists known as 'the lobby' for a topical chat, or 'briefing'.
Morning Press Briefing from 31 January 2012
Friday 3 February 2012
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:00:58 +0000
Cabinet
The Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that the morning’s Cabinet had included:
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:00:57 +0000
Queen’s Speech
The PMS informed journalists that the Cabinet had discussed a draft legislative programme for the next session of Parliament. This programme would prioritise legislation essential for deficit reduction and take account of particular priorities under the Coalition agreement, including growth.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:00:56 +0000
Economy
The PMS informed the assembled journalists that the Chancellor’s update to Cabinet on the economy had covered subjects including what is happening in the Eurozone, in the markets, the latest data for the UK, followed by a broad discussion of the economic situation.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:00:55 +0000
Informal European Council
Asked about the Prime Minister’s update to Cabinet on the Informal European Council meeting in Brussels, the PMS said it was in two main parts, regarding:
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:00:54 +0000
Bankers’ bonuses
Asked if there had been any discussion in Cabinet of bankers’ bonuses, the PMS said there had been no substantive debate on the subject.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:00:53 +0000
Welfare Reform Bill
Asked whether there was unanimity on the Welfare Reform Bill and the way ahead, the PMS confirmed the Bill had been discussed in Cabinet under parliamentary business and that the intention was to overturn all amendments.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:00:52 +0000
Falklands
Asked if the Prime Minister thought the deployment of HMS Dauntless in the South Atlantic was provocative to Argentina, the PMS replied no and, in response to a supplementary question, said there were no plans for the Prime Minister to visit the Falklands in the near future.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:00:51 +0000
Morning Press Briefing from 30 January 2012
Wednesday 1 February 2012
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:00:58 +0000
Morning Press Briefing from 30 January 2012
Wednesday 1 February 2012
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:00:58 +0000
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Weekly summary of roadworks in central southern england
Monday 06 February – Sunday 12 February 2012;
A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work;
The information provided in this report is correct as of the above date but could be subject...
Weekly summary of roadworks in kent and sussex
Monday 6 - Sunday 12 February 2012;
A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work;
The information provided in this report is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change...
Weekly summary of roadworks for m25
Saturday 4 February - Sunday 12 February 2012
East midlands motorway and trunk road works programme; monday 6 to sunday 12 february
NEW AND ONGOING WORKS:;
Weekly summary of roadworks for m25
Saturday 4 February - Sunday 12 February 2012
Phones 2 u direct.co.uk limited directors given seven-year ban
Two directors of failed mobile ‘phone cash-back’ company Phones 2 U Direct.Co.UK Limited have undertaken not to be directors following an investigation by Company Investigations, part of the Insolvency Service...
Phones 2 u direct.co.uk limited directors given seven-year ban
Two directors of failed mobile ‘phone cash-back’ company Phones 2 U Direct.Co.UK Limited have undertaken not to be directors following an investigation by Company Investigations, part of the Insolvency Service...
Amber snow alert as highways agency gritters clock up a million miles of winter
The Highways Agency, which manages England’s motorways and major A roads, has issued an amber alert for anyone planning to travel on large parts of its network this weekend.;
A180 works get underway
Drivers using the A180 in North Lincolnshire are being advised that two Highways Agency schemes to improve the route will get underway this month.;
Operational note: usa athletic team announcement
Operational note: usa athletic team announcement
Weekly summary of roadworks in kent and sussex
Monday 6 - Sunday 12 February 2012;
A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work;
The information provided in this report is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change...
9.45 million on time tax returns set new record
A record 9.45 million Self Assessment tax returns were filed on time this year, and a record 7.65 million (80.9 per cent of them were filed online, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) revealed today.;
Operational note: usa athletic team announcement
Operational note: usa athletic team announcement
Yorkshire and the humber roadworks update 4-10 february 2012
M1, Junction 39 (Durkar), south of Wakefield
Amber snow alert as highways agency gritters clock up a million miles of winter
The Highways Agency, which manages England’s motorways and major A roads, has issued an amber alert for anyone planning to travel on large parts of its network this weekend.;
Weekly round up of road works in bath, bristol, dorset, gloucestershire, somerset and wiltshire
A weekly round up of Highways Agency roadworks across Bath, Bristol, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.;
Weekly summary of roadworks in devon and cornwall
The following works are planned on the Highways Agency roads w/c 5/2:;
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East of england weekly roadworks update monday 6 to sunday 12 february 2012
The following information summarises the work being carried out this coming week. It is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. ;<...
Weekly summary of roadworks in central southern england
Monday 06 February – Sunday 12 February 2012;
A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work;
The information provided in this report is correct as of the above date but could be subject...
Operational note: usa athletic team announcement
Operational note: usa athletic team announcement
Roadworks information for highways agency roads in the north west – seven days beginning monday 6 february 2012
Roadworks information for highways agency roads in the north west – seven days beginning monday 6 february 2012
Phones 2 u direct.co.uk limited directors given seven-year ban
Two directors of failed mobile ‘phone cash-back’ company Phones 2 U Direct.Co.UK Limited have undertaken not to be directors following an investigation by Company Investigations, part of the Insolvency Service...
Overnight work on a556 and m56 around lymm
Drivers using the M56 and A556 around Lymm this month are being advised of routine maintenance works.;
Four more online staff recruitment companies taken offline
Petitions to wind up four online recruitment companies in the public interest have been presented in the High Court following investigations by Company Investigations, part of the Insolvency Service.;
West midlands motorway and trunk roads maintenance programme 6 - 12 february 2012
M6 Junction 8 (M6 / M5 Ray Hall Interchange)
Norman lamb appointed employment relations and postal affairs minister
Business Secretary Vince Cable has today welcomed the appointment by the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of Norman Lamb as Minister for Employment Relations, Consumer and Postal Affairs. ;
Nhs trusts to receive funding support
Seven NHS hospital Trusts who have demonstrated that they face serious structural financial issues may receive additional support from the Department of Health if they can demonstrate that they can meet four ...
9.45 million on time tax returns set new record
A record 9.45 million Self Assessment tax returns were filed on time this year, and a record 7.65 million (80.9%) of them were filed online, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) revealed today.;
Manufacturing summit to champion growth
The Government will join top manufacturers this month to celebrate the best of British manufacturing and explore ways the sector can support growth for the UK economy.;
Fresh approach to business records checks
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced a fresh approach to its business records checks programme in 2012, following a review.;
Statistical press notice: mental health community teams activity data, 2011-12 q3
The following statistics were published today by the Department of Health:;
Statistical press notice: nhs 111 minimum data set – december release
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:;
Statistical press notice: ambulance quality indicators - monthly update for england
Ambulance Systems Indicators for period December 2011 and Ambulance Clinical Outcomes for period September 2011;
Europe
Asked why Government would be happy for EU institutions to play a role in the fiscal pact when previously the PM had said this would not happen, the PMS said the position had not changed. We need to see a solution...
Bonuses
Asked if the other senior members of the RBS team should also renege on their bonuses, the PMS said bonus arrangements had been put in place by the previous administration, RBS was left in a complete mess and it...
Bonuses
Asked if the other senior members of the RBS team should also renege on their bonuses, the PMS said bonus arrangements had been put in place by the previous administration, RBS was left in a complete mess and it...
Syria
Asked for details about the Foreign Secretary's (FS) trip to New York, the Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) told the assembled media that Government hoped to agree a United Nations Security Council Resolution...
Syria
Asked for details about the Foreign Secretary's (FS) trip to New York, the Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) told the assembled media that Government hoped to agree a United Nations Security Council Resolution...
Morning Press Briefing from 30 January 2012
Wednesday 1 February 2012 ...
Morning Press Briefing from 30 January 2012
Wednesday 1 February 2012 ...
Hidden danger warning as temperatures fall
With temperatures continuing to fall during the week, the Highways Agency is reminding people of the need to be prepared when they set out on a journey.;
Transport statistics: reported road casualties in great britain: provisional estimates q3 2011
The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics:;
Hayes launches independent review of professionalism in the fe and skills sector
Minister for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning, John Hayes, today launched an independent review to investigate ways to improve the professional status of the further education and skills workforce...
Start of public inquiry into a5–m1 link ( dunstable northern bypass) in bedfordshire
A Public Inquiry to consider objections to the Highways Agency’s proposed plans to construct the A5-M1 Link (Dunstable Northern Bypass) in Bedfordshire will start next week, Tuesday 7 February 2012.;
Wintry weekend in store
This weekend will see a marked change in the weather as the dry spell makes way for snow and ice in many parts.
North east roadworks update 4 – 10 february 2012
A1, Western Bypass, Kingsway Interchange, Tyne & Wear
Fraudster jailed
Fraudster jailed
Highways agency announce m6 resurfacing work between junctions 9 & 10
The 146,000 motorists who use the M6 between junctions 9 and 10 each day are to benefit from improved driving conditions as a result of forthcoming resurfacing work on the 1.8 mile stretch of motorway.;
Ecofin (George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury)
The Economic and Financial Affairs Council was held in Brussels on 24 January 2012. Ministers discussed the following items:;
European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR);
Ministers agreed a Council...
Housing Update (Grant Shapps, Minister of State (Housing and Local Government), Communities and Local Government)
I would like to make a statement to update hon. Members on the coalition Government’s action on housing, following the publication of our housing strategy in November 2011.;
We have acted quickly to...
Youth Volunteering (Eric Pickles, Secretary of State, Communities and Local Government)
I am today announcing a grant of £10 million over two and a half years, to support activities for young people in England.;
The grant will be used by Youth United, an initiative set up by HRH The Prince...
National Security Through Technology (Peter Luff, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Defence Equipment, Support and Technology), Defence)
I am pleased that we are publishing today our White Paper on “National Security Through Technology: Technology, Equipment, and Support for UK Defence and Security” which has been developed jointly...
Offshore Oil and Gas Licensing (Charles Hendry, Minister of State (Renewable Energy), Energy and Climate Change)
I am pleased to inform the House that I am today inviting applications for petroleum licences for unlicensed seaward blocks which will form the 27th round of offshore petroleum licensing.;
Supporting around...
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill (Kenneth Clarke, Lord Chancellor, Secretary of State, Justice)
I have today arranged for copies of the Government’s response to the report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights to be placed in the Libraries of both Houses. The response was published on 30 January ...
Parliamentary Question (Correction) (Hugo Swire, Minister of State, Northern Ireland)
I regret that the oral answer given to the hon. Member for North Down (Lady Hermon) on 25 January, Official Report, column 290, contained an error. The case of Lisa Dorrian, raised by the hon. Member for North...
Garage Customer Experience (Justine Greening, Economic Secretary, HM Treasury)
Maintaining vehicle road worthiness and servicing is one of the most important costs of running a car for most motorists. I am today announcing the Government’s intention to work with industry and motoring...
Workplace Pension Reform (Steve Webb, Minister of State (Pensions), Work and Pensions)
I am pleased to be able to publish today the Government’s response to consultation on workplace pension reform. The formal consultation, which ran from 18 July to 11 October 2011, addressed the legislative...
Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (Schedule 7) (Mark Hoban, Financial Secretary, HM Treasury)
Paragraph 38 of Schedule 7 to the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 requires the Treasury to report to Parliament after each calendar year in which a direction under the schedule is at any time in force. This report...
British Embassy (Liberia) (William Hague, Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs)
In March 1991, at the outbreak of over a decade of civil war, Britain closed its embassy in Liberia. In 2003, a UK-based political officer began work again in Monrovia, reporting to and supervised by our High...
European Union Act 2011 (Section 5) (David Lidington, Minister of State (Europe and NATO), Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
A parliamentary statement has been laid before the House today, 2 February. This has been made pursuant to section 5 of the European Union Act 2011 as to whether the treaty concerning the accession of the Republic...
Undercover Policing (Theresa May, Minister of State, Equalities Office)
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of the Constabulary (HMIC) has today published its review into undercover policing entitled “A review of national police units which provide intelligence on criminality ...
Justice and Home Affairs Post-Council Statement (Theresa May, Minister of State, Equalities Office)
Attending on behalf of the United Kingdom were my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Justice, the Scottish Minister for Community Safety and Legal Affairs Roseanna Cunningham MSP and myself. The following...
EU: Justice and Home Affairs Council (Lord McNally, Minister of State, Justice)
The Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Informal Council was held on 26 and 27 January in Copenhagen. My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Home Affairs (Theresa May), my right honourable friend the...
European Union Act 2011 (Lord Howell of Guildford, Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
A Parliamentary Statement has been laid before the House today, 2 February. This has been made pursuant to Section 5 of the European Union Act 2011 as to whether the treaty concerning the accession of the Republic...
House of Commons: Financial Privilege (Lord Strathclyde, Leader of the House of Lords, House of Lords)
The Leader of the Opposition, the right honourable Baroness Royall of Blaisdon, earlier today asked me to make a Statement about the financial privilege of the House of Commons in relation to exchanges of Bills...
Hidden danger warning as temperatures fall
With temperatures continuing to fall during the week, the Highways Agency is reminding people of the need to be prepared when they set out on a journey.;
Hidden danger warning as temperatures fall
With temperatures continuing to fall during the week, the Highways Agency is reminding people of the need to be prepared when they set out on a journey.;
Hidden danger warning as temperatures fall
With temperatures continuing to fall during the week, the Highways Agency is reminding people of the need to be prepared when they set out on a journey.;
Highways agency announce m6 resurfacing work between junctions 9 & 10
The 146,000 motorists who use the M6 between junctions 9 and 10 each day are to benefit from improved driving conditions as a result of forthcoming resurfacing work on the 1.8 mile stretch of motorway.;
Hidden danger warning as temperatures fall
With temperatures continuing to fall during the week, the Highways Agency is reminding people of the need to be prepared when they set out on a journey.;
Start of public inquiry into a5–m1 link ( dunstable northern bypass) in bedfordshire
A Public Inquiry to consider objections to the Highways Agency’s proposed plans to construct the A5-M1 Link (Dunstable Northern Bypass) in Bedfordshire will start next week, Tuesday 7 February 2012.;
Hidden danger warning as temperatures fall
With temperatures continuing to fall during the week, the Highways Agency is reminding people of the need to be prepared when they set out on a journey.;
North east roadworks update 4 – 10 february 2012
A1, Western Bypass, Kingsway Interchange, Tyne & Wear
Hidden danger warning as temperatures fall
With temperatures continuing to fall during the week, the Highways Agency is reminding people of the need to be prepared when they set out on a journey.;
Transport statistics: reported road casualties in great britain: provisional estimates q3 2011
The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics:;
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