FCO Minister for Trade, Ian Pearson MP, will today deliver a keynote address commenting on the close and pragmatic relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States. The address, for the Wharton Business...

Annual publication on liquor licensing statistics in Scotland.

The National Pensions Debate started today as Secretary of State, David Blunkett kicked off the first public debate in East London alongside the Pensions Minister, Stephen Timms.   

Asked why he had been made a member of the Privy Council, the PMOS said it was in recognition of his work as a Minister....

Asked whether it would be better if the Chair of the ISC came from the Opposition party, the PMOS said it was a matter that was resolved by the normal channels, which was how it had been resolved in the...

Asked whether Zimbabwe would be brought into discussions today with President Obasanjo, the PMOS said we were obviously very concerned about the situation. We had made representations accordingly, and would continue...

Asked for further information on the discussion of Europe at Cabinet today, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) explained that it was a review of the Dutch and French referendum results and a preview ...

Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: EU Referendum, Zimbabwe, ISC and Denis Macshane.

Bob Geldof and Hilary Benn today launched a mini-version of the Commission for Africa report as the build-up to the G8 summit in Gleneagles continues.

The initial award of Battle Honours to units which participated in the major combat phase of operations in Iraq has been announced by the Ministry of Defence following approval by Her Majesty the Queen.   

Ammonium nitrate notifications should now be sent to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) at the address given below. This change arises from the closure of HID Help, which previously received and processed notifications...

The Government published its response to the Home Affairs Select Committee report into Anti-Social Behaviour today (Thursday 9 June).   

Measures to protect individuals from hatred stirred up against them on the basis of their religious belief were set out today by the Government as it published the Racial and Religious Hatred Bill.   

Defra is to start a small-scale, three year vaccine field study in badgers as part of its ongoing research to control bovine TB.   

The teaching profession is currently the top career choice for graduates but extra incentives are needed in a competitive market place, says agency.

All faiths will be treated equally under the law while the right to criticise religion is protected, the Government has said as it publishes its Racial and Religious Hatred Bill.

The biggest single reform of fire safety legislation in over 30 years which will simplify the law for thousands of businesses while placing a greater focus on prevention has now been agreed by Parliament.   

Orders in the year to April 2005 rose by six per cent compared to orders in the previous twelve month period, but orders in the three months to April 2005 fell by six per cent compared to the same three months a...

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS HOUSING RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS DIVISION   

Asked if Mrs Blair had warned ITN about possible legal consequences if they showed the TV footage of her Washington lecture, the PMOS said that he was not aware of that. Asked if there was any response to Claire...

Asked whether the Prime Minister had meant when he had said during Prime Minister's Questions that he would "not negotiate away the rebate" that there was some scope between zero and the current rebate, ...

The Queen has been pleased to approve that Denis MacShane MP, be sworn of Her Majesty's most honourable Privy Council.

Manufacturing: 1.4% three monthly fall

£3.4 billion deficit in April 2005

Tony Blair answered questions on the UK's EU rebate, air guns, African debt relief and trade, climate change and anti-social behaviour during his weekly PMQ session. Watch the broadcasts or read the transcript.

Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: EU Rebate and Mrs Blair.

A new international science panel is needed to help reduce the impact of natural disasters such as hurrcanes and earthquakes.

A revised edition of the List of Ministerial Responsibilities (June 2005) has been published today and copies placed in the Library. It can also be obtained electronically at www.knowledgenetwork.gov.uk/elmr/...

Following our receipt of the report of the Joint Committee on the draft Children (Contact) and Adoption Bill, I am pleased to say that the Government's response to that report is today being presented to Parliament...

The Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill before this House will establish a new non-departmental public body, Natural England, to conserve and enhance the resource of nature while realising the social ...

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has recently undertaken a review of the fees charged for visa and consular services overseas. On 7 June 2005 Her Majesty in Council approved the Consular Fees Order 2005. This...

Forest Service is an executive agency of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for Northern Ireland. It is responsible for promoting the interests of forestry in Northern Ireland, the development of...

I am today laying before Parliament the Wales Office annual report 2005.