24/10/2012
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UK Reputation At Stake Over Prisoner Votes
The government's senior law officer has warned the UK could suffer damage to its "enviable" reputation if it fails to abide by a European Court ruling saying prisoners must get the vote.
Attorney General Dominic Grieve said it would be seen as "a move away from our strict adherence to human rights laws".
The government is negotiating with the court, but Mr Grieve said there was "flexibility" over action needed.
Most coalition MPs and Labour oppose giving prisoners the vote.
Dior Ad Banned For Airbrushing
The advertising watchdog has banned a beauty ad for Christian Dior featuring Black Swan actor Natalie Portman for being airbrushed.
Portman appeared in a magazine ad promoting a mascara, accompanied by the boast that the product delivers a "spectacular volume-multiplying effect, lash by lash".
Rival L'Oreal lodged a complaint with the Advertising Standards Authority that the ad "misleadingly exaggerated the likely effects of the product".
Welsh Government Given Borrowing Powers
The Welsh government has reached agreement with the UK coalition allowing it limited powers to borrow money to finance major schemes.
It would be conditional on a new income stream being available such as taxes - something the Silk Commission's inquiry into future devolution is looking at.
It follows talks between ministers in Cardiff and the Treasury over funding.
The Welsh government has been calling for the powers so it can raise money to spend on big capital projects.
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The government's senior law officer has warned the UK could suffer damage to its "enviable" reputation if it fails to abide by a European Court ruling saying prisoners must get the vote.
Attorney General Dominic Grieve said it would be seen as "a move away from our strict adherence to human rights laws".
The government is negotiating with the court, but Mr Grieve said there was "flexibility" over action needed.
Most coalition MPs and Labour oppose giving prisoners the vote.
Dior Ad Banned For Airbrushing
The advertising watchdog has banned a beauty ad for Christian Dior featuring Black Swan actor Natalie Portman for being airbrushed.
Portman appeared in a magazine ad promoting a mascara, accompanied by the boast that the product delivers a "spectacular volume-multiplying effect, lash by lash".
Rival L'Oreal lodged a complaint with the Advertising Standards Authority that the ad "misleadingly exaggerated the likely effects of the product".
Welsh Government Given Borrowing Powers
The Welsh government has reached agreement with the UK coalition allowing it limited powers to borrow money to finance major schemes.
It would be conditional on a new income stream being available such as taxes - something the Silk Commission's inquiry into future devolution is looking at.
It follows talks between ministers in Cardiff and the Treasury over funding.
The Welsh government has been calling for the powers so it can raise money to spend on big capital projects.
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28 March 2012
Legal High 'Mexxy' Banned Under New Government Powers
A so called legal high, known as ‘Mexxy’, will be the first drug to be banned under new government powers, the Home Office has said. Methoxetamine, used as an alternative to ketamine, will be made illegal for up to 12 months while the government's drugs advisers decide whether it should be permanently controlled.
Legal High 'Mexxy' Banned Under New Government Powers
A so called legal high, known as ‘Mexxy’, will be the first drug to be banned under new government powers, the Home Office has said. Methoxetamine, used as an alternative to ketamine, will be made illegal for up to 12 months while the government's drugs advisers decide whether it should be permanently controlled.
20 May 2003
Fire talks continue as deadline approaches
The deadline for an imposed settlement is looming as firefighters’ leaders met today to discuss the offer from the local authorities employers.
Fire talks continue as deadline approaches
The deadline for an imposed settlement is looming as firefighters’ leaders met today to discuss the offer from the local authorities employers.
13 August 2013
Strong Support For Welsh Devolution
A new poll shows a growing majority of the Welsh public support increased powers for National Assembly for Wales, indicating the desire for further legislative powers to be devolved from Westminster.
Strong Support For Welsh Devolution
A new poll shows a growing majority of the Welsh public support increased powers for National Assembly for Wales, indicating the desire for further legislative powers to be devolved from Westminster.
05 November 2012
Severn Bridges Toll Scrappage Would Boost Economy
Scrapping the Severn bridges toll could boost the Welsh economy by £107m, according to a government report. First Minister Carwyn Jones believes control of the bridges should be transferred from the UK government to the Welsh government by 2018. The Welsh government report says businesses and consumers spend £80m a year crossing the Severn bridges.
Severn Bridges Toll Scrappage Would Boost Economy
Scrapping the Severn bridges toll could boost the Welsh economy by £107m, according to a government report. First Minister Carwyn Jones believes control of the bridges should be transferred from the UK government to the Welsh government by 2018. The Welsh government report says businesses and consumers spend £80m a year crossing the Severn bridges.
09 January 2007
Government announces powers to tackle anti-social behaviour
Resident groups on council estates in England are to be given new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour and take day-to-day control of council services, the government has announced. Prime Minister Tony Blair and Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly announced the new powers.
Government announces powers to tackle anti-social behaviour
Resident groups on council estates in England are to be given new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour and take day-to-day control of council services, the government has announced. Prime Minister Tony Blair and Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly announced the new powers.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
