Following the prosecution of a Berkshire fruit farming company last week, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is using the case to emphasise a number of important safety issues to employers in the agriculture ...

On 15 July 2005 the UK confirmed an outbreak of Newcastle Disease (ND) in pheasants on a premises in Surrey. Initial investigations identified two possible sources of the infection. The birds had been imported from...

Government has today launched a consultation on its proposals for the second phase of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS). This phase of the EU ETS will run from 2008 until 2012 and coincides with the first...

HEWITT PRAISES HEALTHCARE ASSISTANTS, THE 'UNSUNG HEROES' OF THE NHS   

More must be done to improve the numbers of Muslim graduates moving into jobs, Minister for Employment and Welfare Reform Margaret Hodge said today.   

STATEMENT BY SIR ALISTAIR GRAHAM, CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS IN PUBLIC LIFE   

A package has been finalised that will ensure the continuing safe maintenance of the UK's nuclear warheads for the rest of their intended service lives, Defence Secretary John Reid announced today.   

Asked if Yusef al-Qaradawi would be coming to the UK, the PMOS said that it was a decision to be made by the Home Secretary who would take advice from a variety of departments, including the Security Services, ...

Asked for a reaction both to Omar Bakri Mohammed's comment in today's Evening Standard that the London bombings had been the responsibility of the British people for electing Tony Blair as Prime Minister, and also...

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) advised journalists that the Prime Minister would be meeting President Karzai of Afghanistan later today.  The two leaders would sign an Enduring Relations Agreement...

Tony Blair has met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Downing Street today. He said they had signed an agreement to provide an 'enduring relationship' for the next 10 years.

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Afghanistan, London bombings, Al Qaradawi

Northern Isles ferry services service specification, service standards and performance, tendering process and evaluation of tenders, notices and instructions to tenderers, form of tender.

Two more national museums will be able to provide free admissions to the public while reclaiming their VAT bills, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, announced today.   

Consultation On Formula Grant Distribution For Local Government Also Launched   

The Health and Safety Executive's (HSE), Director of Rail Safety, Dr Allan Sefton, announced this morning that the overall picture of safety performance on Britain's railways remains one of steady and positive progress...

With the successful launch of its new Traffic Officer service in the West Midlands, foundations in place for a new network of Regional Traffic Control Centres to provide better management of traffic, and having ...

Highways Agency Marks Archaeology Week 2005   

Summer holidaymakers should be careful to ensure the souvenirs of their travels abroad don't violate UK and international laws, Biodiversity Minister Jim Knight warned today.   

The Pesticides Safety Directorate, the regulatory agency for agricultural, horticultural, forestry, food storage and home garden pesticides in the UK, today published its Annual Report for 2004/2005.   

Action was taken on the Government's animal disease contingency plan today in response to an outbreak of Newcastle Disease in pheasants at a farm in Surrey.   

The Department of Health today signed a contract with the O2 Airwave network to provide a new digital radio and communications system for NHS ambulance trusts in England. The contract is worth £390m over...

Chief Medical Officer, Sir Liam Donaldson, today called for tighter controls on tobacco smuggling and cheap tobacco to further curb the massive toll of smoking-related illness and death.   

A new guide on developing innovative telecare services that will help at least 160,000 vulnerable people live independently for longer was launched today by Care Services Minister Liam Byrne.   

A new multi-professional advisory panel that will advise on how to implement the long term conditions national service framework (NSF) was announced today by Care Services Minister Liam Byrne.   

prepared by the DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS INFORMATION DIRECTORATE   

The annual report and accounts of the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) were published today.   

An FCO Spokesman, in response to recent public statements made by senior Iranian officials concerning the London bombings, said:   

Tony Blair has discussed the UK's community relations today in the aftermath of the London bombings. He met with senior Muslims, as well as representatives from the opposition parties, in Downing Street.

Tony Blair has met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Downing Street today. They spoke about the progress in Afghanistan since 2001.

The research establishes national minimum standards for open space and will inform the forthcoming review of National Planning Policy Guideline 11: Sport, Physical Recreation and Open Space

The research establishes national minimum standards for open space and will inform the forthcoming review of National Planning Policy Guideline 11: Sport, Physical Recreation and Open Space

Key improvements to fire safety lies at the heart of a Government consultation which highlights the potential use of sprinklers and more help for firefighters to deal with fires in tall buildings, has been launched...

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The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, David Blunkett, has today published an inspection report by the BFI on East Staffordshire Borough Council.   

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, David Blunkett, has today published an inspection report by the BFI on Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council's counter-fraud arrangements.   

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, David Blunkett, has today published an inspection report by the BFI on Cherwell District Council's counter-fraud arrangements.   

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, David Blunkett, has today published an inspection report by the BFI on Berwick-upon-Tweed Borough Council's counter-fraud arrangements.   

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, David Blunkett, has today published an inspection report by the BFI on North Norfolk District Council.   

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The best parks in England and Wales were named today with the announcement of 322 Green Flag Award winners.   

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, David Blunkett, has today published an inspection report by the BFI on Wrexham County Borough Council's counter-fraud arrangements.   

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, David Blunkett, has today published an inspection report by the BFI on Shepway District Council's counter-fraud arrangements.   

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, David Blunkett, has today published an inspection report by the BFI on North West Leicestershire District Council's counter-fraud arrangements.   

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, David Blunkett, has today published an inspection report by the BFI on Maldon District Council's counter-fraud arrangements.   

Codes of Recommendations for the Welfare of Livestock: Meat Chickens and Breeding Chickens

Code of Recommendations for the Welfare of Livestock: Laying Hens

A Minor Revision to the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2004.

New Activity and Learning Agreements to help thousands of young people back into education or training will be piloted in twelve areas from April 2006, the Government announced today.   

Copies of the 2005–06 edition of the Tax Benefit Reference Manual (TBRM) are today being deposited in the House of Commons Library.HM Treasury publishes the TBRM annually. It is a technical manual detailing the...

The Government have today published their response to the Public Administration Select Committee's report on choice, voice and the public services.The Government welcome the Public Administration Select Committee...

The Government have accepted the findings of the Review Board for Government Contracts as detailed in their report of the 2005 annual review of the profit formula for non-competitive Government contracts. I will...

This statement announces three new planning policy documents which the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) is publishing today:A policy consultation paper "Planning for Housing Provision" which sets out a...

The Green Paper "Youth Matters" has today been laid before Parliament."Youth Matters" addresses key issues relating to the way in which we provide opportunities, challenge and support to our teenagers. The proposals...

I will chair the agriculture items during the first Agriculture and Fisheries Council of the UK presidency on 18 July. My hon. Friend, the Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Mr. Bradshaw...

The report of the committee of inquiry into how the national health service handled allegations about the conduct of William Kerr and Michael Haslem, two former psychiatrists who practised in Yorkshire [Cm 6640] ...

My noble Friend the Minister of State (Lord Warner) has made the following written ministerial statement today."The annual report and accounts for Monitor (the statutory name of which is the independent regulator...

The United Kingdom Passport Service annual report and accounts 2004–05 has been published today and copies have been placed in the Library of the House.

On 27 June I made a statement on the return of failed asylum seekers to Zimbabwe and on 6 July I updated the House on that issue. I would like to provide a further update on returns to Zimbabwe.Our policy on enforcing...

I am pleased to announce that in accordance with the requirements of section 33 of the Chemical Weapons Act 1996, I have laid a report on its operation during 2004 in the Libraries of both Houses.

I have received the annual reports for the year 2004 from the five recognised supervisory bodies for company auditors: a combined report from the Institutes of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Scotland...

On 10 March 2005 the Government published the consultation paper "Local Authority Investigative Powers Regulatory Reform Order". This set out our proposals to reduce burdens on local authorities by using powers ...

The national strategy report on adequate and sustainable pensions NSR) is the key instrument in the open method of coordination process for pensions and was presented to the EU Commission on 15th July 2005. The ...

Asked if there was a list of who was attending tomorrow's meeting of Muslim leaders, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that we had not got a final list available yet. The leaders of the main opposition...

Asked about the Prime Minister's comments that it was not right to say that the bombings had nothing to do with Islam, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said he was surprised that people were still...

Youngsters will have a greater say in how they spend their spare time under new government proposals. They will also be given a special leisure discount card.

Tony Blair will discuss the UK's community relations today in the aftermath of the London bombings. He is meeting with senior Muslims, as well as representatives from the opposition parties, in Downing Street.

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on London Bombs /Terror.