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First Minister Alex Salmond has today invited both UK Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to visit Scotland for an inter-governmental discussion during the upcoming consultation period over a referendum on the constitution

IEEP is calling on the UK government to amend the Renewables Obligation (RO) to better reflect the high variation in the environmental performance of bioenergy feedstocks used to generate bioelectricity and the long term desirability of different production methods ie promoting combined heat and power over co-firing

After the credit boom, changes of allocation by UK savings institutions could play a major role reinvigorating the domestic economy according to a new paper published today by the think tank IPPR

 

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Ed Miliband MP, Leader of the Opposition, commenting on Stephen Hester's decision not to accept his bonus said

 

Introducing fees to take claims to employment tribunals could have a huge impact on ensuring equality at work, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber will warn a conference later today (Friday)

 

Jeremy Hunt hails scheme to get more young people engaged in sport as four more sports are added and Premier League invests further £2m.
Children learning judo

 

Following protests in Edinburgh against proposed cuts to Scotland's active travel budget, charity Sustrans has called on the Scottish government to give the necessary financial backing to schemes that would make Scotland healthier and greener

 

In December, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) declined somewhat, by 0.8 points in the EU and by 0.5 points in the euro area, to 92.0 and 93.3, respectively

 

Public listed firms have been urged to outline their policy on employees' alcohol use when offering candidates career development opportunities

 

The Political and Constitutional Reform Committee calls on Government to pursue cross-party reform of party funding, before another "scandal intervenes"

 

Plans to reorganize central government will bring a range of functions currently at arm’s length closer to ministers, according to the National Audit Office. Moreover, the Cabinet Office and departments are on course to deliver cost reductions extending beyond the Spending Review period

 

Research published today by the Department for Work and Pensions shows that age-related discrimination and stereotyping remain rooted in British society. The findings are based on new analysis from the ONS Opinions Survey

 

Following a remarkable 2011 in which food exports from Scotland broke the £1 billion mark for the first time ever, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Caroline Spelman visited Scottish farmers and fishermen today to praise them for the excellent produce that has made Scotland world renowned

 
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