SCOTLAND: Launch of the Palamis offshore wave energy converter
Following six years of detailed design and development, Ocean Power Delivery Ltd has completed the build of the first full-scale Pelamis Wave Energy Converter.
23 Feb 2004
News
Simon Hughes to address Green Liberal Democrats Conference on 6 March
The Green Liberal Democrats are holding a conference on 6 March 2004, entitled "It's the Quality of Life (Stupid!): wellbeing, sustainable economics and politics as if people mattered" at the University of London Union.
22 Feb 2004
Council Tax 2004/2005
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council have increased their expenditure by 6% in their budget for 2004/2005 and their share of the Council Tax by 4.75%. The RA party rejected a Lib Dem amendment proposing a smaller 4% rise.
20 Feb 2004
Letwin's proposals could mean another 10% rise in Council Tax
The Conservative's spending plans outlined by Shadow Chancellor Oliver Letwin this week could mean additional Council Tax rises of 10%. Amongst their uncosted plans for two tier health and education services and a reduction in money available to fight crime and improve our transport system, is a proposal to reduce spending on local government by £1.9billion. Compensating for this reduction could mean a rise of 10% in Council Tax.
20 Feb 2004
GM maize go-ahead is unscientific - George
If the Government gave the go-ahead for commercialising GM maize, as is expected next week, it would not be based on flawed scientific trials and fly in the face of public opinion, the Liberal Democrats warned today.
20 Feb 2004
Government to stage-manage GM policy statement - George
The Government are planning to give the go ahead for GM crops to be grown in Britain, and intend to stage-manage their policy statement to Parliament, according to a leaked memo.
19 Feb 2004