Continue Scrappage, Says Drivers

As the Government's car scrappage scheme comes to an end, nearly two thirds of Britons say they want it to continue, reveals website, Carmony.co.uk. It commissioned research into consumer opinion of the scrappage scheme and, whilst the majority of Brits (72%) understood the initiative, the research showed that less than 10% have actually taken advantage of it. However, more than half thought it had the "desired effect" and encouraging people to purchase a new car during the recession.

New Low Pay Commissioner

Business Minister Pat McFadden today announced the appointment of Peter Donaldson as a new Commissioner to the Low Pay Commission. He replaces outgoing Commissioner, Ian Hay OBE, who steps down from the post on 31st May 2010. The appointment is for three years, with the option of reappointment. Mr McFadden said: "Peter’s range of knowledge and experience will ensure that the Commission can continue to provide excellent advice that strikes the right balance between the needs of businesses and workers."

London 2012 Football Ban For Hooligans

Hooligans will be banned from London 2012 football matches north and south of the border, under powers introduced today. New laws will ensure anyone with a banning order will be barred from the Games football tournament, which will be staged in Glasgow and Cardiff as well as venues in England. They will also ensure Football Banning Orders (FBOs) are automatically recognised across Britain, no matter where they are imposed. The new laws introduce yet another weapon for the police to crack down on the hooligans who once blighted our national game.

Crime Order For Church Urination

A man who abused a church congregation before urinating on the church doors has been given a five-year Criminal Anti Social Behaviour Order (CRASBO). Nigel Hope, 45, of Church Road, Urmston, was arrested outside Trafford Christian Life Centre, Barton Road, Stretford, on Sunday 28 February 2010. Hope was drunk and had earlier gone into the church and verbally abused the congregation. He then went outside where he urinated on the door. Hope admitted a public order offence at an earlier hearing and at Trafford Magistrates' Court yesterday, was given a five-year CRASBO, that prohibits him from: Engaging in behaviour that causes harassment, alarm or distress within a defined area; Attending the Trafford Christian Life Centre; and Consuming alcohol from any opened container in a public place within a defined area. The CRASBO runs until 30 March 2015 and if breached could result in Hope being jailed.

(PR/GK)