A report published today by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) assesses ten merger clearance decisions by the Competition Commission (CC) and determines whether subsequent market developments confirmed or...

Bill Rammell, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, reiterated the British Government's commitment to organise a visit for one hundred Chagossians to visit their relatives' graves on the islands of Diego Garcia...

The consultation sought views on proposals to consolidate, amend and remedy defects in existing animal welfare legislati

The Royal Air Force is a step closer to getting a modern air refuelling aircraft under a Private Finance Initiative programme worth £13bn. The British based AirTanker consortium has today been selected...

A new freephone advisory service for members of the public enquiring about low flying military helicopter activity will go live from tomorrow, Tuesday 1 March, announced Ivor Caplin, Under Secretary of...

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published a web based revised guide on the Railway and Other Transport Systems (Approval of Works, Plant and Equipment) Regulations 1994 (ROTS) which incorporates...

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A 'Framework Agreement on International Collaboration in Research and Development on Generation IV Nuclear Energy Systems' was signed today by the UK, Canada, France, Japan, and United States. HM Ambassador...

Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Commission for Africa, VE Day referendum, Terror, Attorney General's Advice on Iraq and MRSA.

Asked if the PMOS could "shed any light" on a debate amongst Cabinet colleagues about John Reid's smoking in public places proposals, the PMOS said he was not aware of any debate on the matter....

Asked about the implications of and the Government's attitude's to the demonstration yesterday in Belfast, the PMOS said that we had always believed that anyone who carried out a murder should be brought to justice...

Put to him that the Prime Minister had signalled possible "compromises" on Friday, and was it now correct that today was not seen by the Government as a day to alter its proposals, but rather to explain ...

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) briefed journalists on the details of the meeting on Palestine tomorrow. He said that this meeting would be one of the largest international gatherings on the Middle...

The Prime Minister has condemned a suicide attack in Iraq which has killed at least 100 people and wounded many more.

Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Palestinian Conference, Terror Laws, Northern Ireland and Smoking.

REMARKS BY THE RT HON GORDON BROWN MP, CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER AT THE OPENING OF THE WOLVERHAMPTON LEARNING QUARTER   

Shoppers in Powys are being targeted by the OFT with hot shopping tips and advice as part of a major consumer awareness campaign.   

Tessa Jowell today opened the door to a whole new world for the UK's film industry by inviting South Africa, China, India, Jamaica and Morocco to share their expertise and talent for film making with the...

Up to 30 training places at some of the UK's top museums are to be offered to young South African curators, Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell announced today. They will help develop management and specialist...

A major new project from the Department of Health will celebrate the contribution made by people from the Caribbean Commonwealth in the early years of the NHS.   

Nigel Griffiths MP, the DTI Minister responsible for the Government's Coal Health Compensation Scheme, the world's largest personal injury compensation scheme, announced a new fast-track process starting...

"I utterly condemn today's attack in Hilla. There is no place for these horrific attacks in a civilised society. I was very sad to hear the loss of more innocent lives in Iraq and my thoughts go out to...

Mothers are to be offered an extra three months paid maternity leave under new plans announced by the Government.

Workers from across the NHS are taking part in a special day to promote cleanliness in hospitals.

Up to 100,000 workers from the mining industry can now receive payments worth thousands of pounds for lung damage caused by their time underground.

Guide to cooperation with communities for Scottish fire and rescue services

Guide to fire safety planning for Scottish fire and rescue services

Building the Best Small Country in the World - Attracting Fresh Talent to Scotland

New figures published today present experimental statistics for land use as at 2001. They are provided for England at local authority and Census ward levels. The local authority level statistics can also...

Chief Nursing Officer demands action for cleaner, safer hospitals   

Extra £1400 in best ever package for working parents   

The report explores the characteristics of each of the religion groups in Scotland using information collected from the 2001 Census in Scotland.

Summary of consultation responses to the Summary Justice Review Committee Report

From today long leaseholders in England will have improved protection and rights through the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.   

Deficit 3.1% of GDP

Pupils who skip classes are being targeted by the latest national 'sweep' of town centres.

Mental Health LAw Newsletter

The first-ever strategy for the horse industry in England and Wales was launched in draft today by the British Horse Industry Confederation in partnership with Defra, DCMS and the Welsh Assembly Government...