The UK will take part in a major international counter terrorism exercise with the US and Canada from 4 to 8 April 2005, the Home Office announced today.   

Evaluation of the effectiveness of the Rough Sleeper Initiative

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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Local Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services (LACORS) today launched a guide setting out examples of best practice working between HSE and local authorities...

New regulations on work at height will come into force on 6 April 2005, the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) announced today.   

Foreign Office Minister Douglas Alexander MP today called for the immediate release from detention of ten Shan politicians charged with sedition in Burma.   

Executive response to the Children's Oral Health Consultation and Moderning NHS Dental Services in Scotland

Disciplinary arrangements for the police service in England and Wales will remain under the control of Parliament, but will be brought into line with modern management practice, Home Office Minister Hazel...

- UK sets out its goals for international CSR -   

More action to make it easier for people on incapacity benefit to return to work was announced in the Budget, as national statistics released show 22,000 people came off incapacity benefits last year.   

Patients in need of surgery could be offered a choice of up to fifty healthcare providers by April of next year, the Government has said.

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Bart Smith, currently Director of Performance Improvement Consulting at PricewaterhouseCoopers, has been appointed as OFT's first Chief Operating Officer (COO), bringing together management of finance, ...

The Government today announced the new transport schemes that have been selected for more detailed appraisal in their bid for funding from the new community infrastructure fund (CIF).   

The Government has today published revised guidance on the transposition of European legislation to ensure that the UK implements EU laws in the clearest and least burdensome way possible.   

People who are unable to repay debts because of sudden illness or redundancy could gain temporary relief under new government plans announced today.   

Next year patients could be offered a choice of up to fifty healthcare providers for their planned surgery, announced Health Secretary John Reid today.   

Funding for 21 new projects around the country to improve the health of local communities was announced today by Public Health Minister Melanie Johnson. An initial £1.2 million has been made available...

Mike O'Brien today announced the first members of the Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) which will take over responsibility for policing civil nuclear sites and nuclear materials from UKAEA on 1 April...

On Monday 14 March the Department for Work and Pensions published the Social Security Advisory Committee's May 2003 report on these proposed regulations, along with a statement from the Parliamentary Under...

Asked for a reaction to the nomination of Paul Wolfowitz as President of the World Bank, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said that it was for the Bank Board to take the decision on the appointment of the President...

Twenty-four 'pioneering projects' to reduce road accidents are set to benefit from Government awards.

Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on Paul Wolfowitz.

Almost £400 million Government funding is being allocated by 2008 to deliver proper infrastructure for housing in the three newer growth areas, Minister for Regeneration and Regional Development Jeff ...

The East Midlands regional spatial strategy (RSS) which provides the planning framework for the region's development over the next 16 years was published today by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister...

The Government's strategy for creating growing, sustainable communities across the Milton Keynes South Midlands area over the next 16 years was launched today (17 March).   

Science set to engage public through £500,000 in pioneering grants   

Waiting for trains late at night will be a less worrying experience under plans to expand the Secure Stations scheme.

A new review into the regulation of a broad range of healthcare professions will consider changes to the measures dentists, pharmacists, nurses and other health professionals undergo to check they remain...

£100 million a-year boost to small firms   

Patricia Hewitt, Minister for Women, today announced the appointment of four new commissioners to the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC).   

Kidney patients' concern at unit - Patients voice their worries over the conditions in a west Wales dialysis centre. [BBC News feed]

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A travelling show to raise awareness of hepatitis C took to the road in London this week. Former Beach Boy David Marks had the disease and has helped kick-start the campaign.

A new website is being launched for people who choose England as their holiday destination.

Analysis of responses received during the consultation on Exemptions

Annual action plan for the Scottish financial services industry.

A joint industry-government strategy for the Scottish financial services industry.

Scottish Criminal Record Office Primary Inspection Report of 2004