Asked if the Prime Minister had any words for those who might be inclined to oppose ID cards, the PMOS said that the longer this debate had gone the more people seemed to be seeing the relevance of ID cards....

Asked for further details of the Olympic meeting this afternoon, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) told journalists that the Prime Minister would be underlining his personal commitment to the bid. His...

Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Olympic Bid and ID Cards.

Cost of Flooding - Scoping Study Final report

A report on the future of the NHS in Scotland.

A report on the future of the NHS in Scotland.

The Financial Secretary to the Treasury, John Healey MP, today presented to the House of Commons the Main Supply Estimates for 2005-06. Supply Estimates seek parliamentary authority for departmental spending plans...

The OFT and law enforcement agencies from across the world (note 1) have joined forces to focus on the problem of hackers tapping into people's home computers and using them to send millions of unsolicited spam ...

Carlisle, Cumbria, Allerdale, Copeland, Eden and South Lakeland Councils and Cumbria Police are to be given help with meeting the costs of clearing up following severe storm and flood damage in the Council areas...

To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II a gathering of stars from the stage and screen will play to Her Majesty The Queen, The Royal Family, members of the Government and an audience of 12000...

The 'Living Museum' in St James's Park, open from 4th-10th July 2005 as part of the WWII Commemorations, has been conceived as a place where the memories of the past can be kept alive in the minds of the young.   

Flypasts, gas mask training and code-cracking will all be part of a range of activities announced today by Mr John Reid, Defence Secretary to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War.   

Professor Paul Geroski, Chairman of the Competition Commission (CC), has welcomed the appointment of 24 members announced by Consumer Minister Gerry Sutcliffe today.   

A £5m package of research grants to help deliver food which is healthier, tastier and safer was launched today.   

The Pesticides Forum's 2004 annual report is published today, along with two separate reports on the environmental impact of pesticides and how to communicate best practice and share research findings.   

Today the Energy Minister announced the re-appointment of Professor Len Waverman as a Non-Executive Director of the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA). This second term is for two years and will run until...

Two directors of companies that misled people into believing they could save thousands of pounds on their holidays have been disqualified after DTI action.   

Work and Pensions Minister Anne McGuire today urged employers to 'redouble their efforts' to recruit the talent and skill into the workplace which Britain's 10 million disabled people have to offer.   

Tony Blair took part in the first Prime Minister's Question Time of the Parliamentary session today.

The UK's millions of disabled people need 'liberating' from prejudice' in the workplace, says Government minister.

Research report exploring the extent of access to public services in British Sign language (BSL)by Deaf people. A DVD reporting on the research is available in British Sign Language

Research report exploring the extent of access to public services in British Sign language (BSL)by Deaf people. A DVD reporting on the research is available in British Sign Language

The OFT has used its cross-border enforcement powers to secure binding undertakings preventing a Dutch marketing company from publishing and distributing misleading mailings to UK residents.   

A prospective provider of credit services from Glasgow has been refused a consumer credit licence by the OFT.   

A North Lincolnshire trader supplying commercial catering equipment has been refused a consumer credit licence by the OFT.   

The public would be able to vote on where Lottery money goes as part of plans to reform the way Lottery good cause money is given out, Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport Tessa Jowell said today.   

Malcolm Wicks will today bring to his first speech as Energy Minister evidence of the Government's determination to press ahead on renewable energy. Speaking at the All-Energy conference in Aberdeen, Malcolm will...

Asked if the views of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) on lower degrees of murder without mandatory sentences came as a surprise to the Prime Minister the PMOS said that the DPP was an independent figure...

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) advised that there was an announcement today from Brussels following the EU Development Minister's meeting of an agreement to increase the collective aid target for...

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) advised that the correct figure for number of Cabinet Committees that the Chancellor chaired, as he had said this morning, was three and not two as had been suggested...

Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Cabinet Committees, EU Development Ministers Meeting and Director of Public Prosecution.

More public land will be turned into affordable homes, Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott announced today on a joint visit with the Chancellor to a refurbished housing estate.

Presents the second set of national figures for services provided by local authorities in Scotland for adults with learning disabilities.

More people than ever are being given the opportunity to own their own homes, Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott and Chancellor Gordon Brown announced today, as they launched a new pamphlet on the Government's ...

The UK's first Apache Attack Helicopter regiment is fully operational, following the successful completion of Exercise Eagles Strike today.   

The MoD has welcomed a National Audit Office report into the Department's management of its estate. The NAO's 'Managing the Defence Estate' reports that the MoD has made "good progress" to meet the challenges that...

Twenty-four new appointments to the Competition Commission were announced today by Consumer Minister Gerry Sutcliffe.   

UK economy grows by 0.5% in Q1 2005

0.1% three monthly rise into March

A special version of the Commission for Africa report is helping youngsters to explore and understand the issues facing the continent.

I have today published the "Criminal Defence Service Bill: Framework Document" which accompanies the Criminal Defence Service Bill, introduced in the House of Lords yesterday. Copies have been placed in the Libraries...

On 11 March, we announced that we intended to issue allowances as soon as possible to allow operators to participate in the EU emissions trading scheme. I am pleased to say that the allowances have been published...

I have received the fifth report of the Independent Monitoring Commission (IMC). This report has been made under articles 4 and 7 of the international agreement that established the Commission and it reports on ...

I have today placed a copy of the current list of Cabinet Committees with their full membership and terms of reference in the Libraries of both Houses. Details have also been updated on the Cabinet Office website...

Tony Blair will take part in the first Prime Minister's Question Time of the Parliamentary session today. You can watch the broadcast live here from 1200 BST.