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13 May
Anti-racism stars come to Number 10
A group of footballing stars old and new have visited Number 10 as part of the Show Racism the Red Card campaign.
Knighthood for Judge Alistair MacDuff
The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Knighthood be conferred upon His Honour Judge Alistair Geoffrey MacDuff on his appointment as a Justice of the High Court.
Privy Council Appointment of Sir Stanley Burnton
The Queen has been pleased to approve that Sir Stanley Jeffrey Burnton be sworn of Her Majesty's most honourable Privy Council on his appointment as a Lord Justice of Appeal.
Afternoon press briefing from 12 May 2008
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: 10p tax rate, Frank Field and miscellaneous
12 May
Morning press briefing from 12 May 2008
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Draft Legislative programme, Frank Field comments, Embryology Bill, Dalai Lama, President Medvedev, Burma and misc
PM demands access to cyclone victims
The Prime Minister has demanded that the Burmese authorities grant "unfettered access" to aid agencies trying to provide support to victims of cyclone Nargis.
PM kicks off social care debate
The social care system needs "radical reform" to ensure proper care for older people, Gordon Brown said this morning.
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