This consultation seeks your comments on the proposed TSE (England) Regulations 2005 which would replace the existing TSE (England) Regulations 2002 (SI 2002 No 843).

Proposals to strengthen procedures for prescribing controlled drugs are released in response to the Shipman Inquiry.

The Prime Minister has welcomed the announcement that the IRA is to end its armed campaign as 'a step of unparalleled magnitude'.

Record levels of previously developed land is being used to deliver the new homes needed for first time buyers and young families.   

Beswick resident Liam Brady was today handed the keys to his brand new home by ODPM Minister Baroness Andrews.   

Minister visits couple's dream home   

British troops are to get Javelin, one of the most advanced anti-armour missile systems in the world, four months ahead of schedule thanks to the work of the UK MoD, the US Javelin Joint Venture and the US Department...

The Queen has been graciously pleased to signify her intention of conferring a Peerage of the United Kingdom for Life upon Sir Andrew Turnbull KCB CVO.

Proposals to strengthen procedures for prescribing controlled drugs are released today in response to the Shipman Inquiry.

Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern have released a joint statement welcoming the IRA's announcement to end its armed campaign.

This consultation paper reviews the adequacy of the amount of the statutory legacy (the amount of money that can be paid to a spouse from the assets of a person who dies without having made a valid will). The paper...

Consultation on proposed amendments to the Agricultural Holdings (Units of Production) (England) Order

This consultation is on how businesses can use of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to manage and report their environmental performance. It also sets out which environmental impacts (i.e. which KPIs) are most significant...

This is a consultation paper on rules of jurisdiction on international divorce matters in European Union member states. The consultation seeks views on applicable law and harmonisation.

This consultation exercise seeks comments on EU proposals for a Council Directive on the welfare of chickens kept for meat production.

This consultation seeks views on draft Regulations and associated draft Statutory Guidance that will extend the existing contaminated land regime under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to cover radioactivity...

This consultation seeks views on the development of the National Allocation Plan for Phase II of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), including questions on whether the UK should extend the Scheme to other ...

Consultation on the review of the Sea Fish Industry Authority

The Rural Social and Community Programme is designed to develop the capacity of the rural Voluntary and Community and parish council sectors to address important rural social issues and tackle the causes of rural...

Consultation Responses relating to Parental Involvement Bill

The OFT has refused an application for a credit licence by a motor dealer from the vale of Glamorgan.   

The Court of Appeal this morning (Thursday 28 July 2005) handed down its judgment in the case of R (Burke) v the General Medical Council. The judgment of the Court is to allow the GMC's appeal, and to set aside ...

Recommendations to review the library services were supported by David Lammy, Minister for Culture, today. The independent report by PKF Accountants and business advisors, commissioned by DCMS and MLA, looked into...

Public Engagement to be key in Shaping Services   

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The Queen has been graciously pleased to signify her intention of conferring a Peerage of the United Kingdom for Life upon Sir Andrew Turnbull KCB CVO.

Prime Minister Tony Blair has made a statement on today's announcement that the IRA is to formally end its armed campaign.

The OFT has launched a market study into public sector information holders (PSIHs).   

At the launch of the Health and Safety Executive's annual fatal injury statistics Bill Callaghan, Chair of the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) called for all sections of industry to continue to improve their ...

The Health & Safety Commission (HSC) today publishes the latest detailed statistics on fatal injuries in HSE and local authority (LA) enforced sectors in 2004/05 - Statistics of Fatal Injuries 2004/2005. The document...

Measures to tighten the procedures for the prescribing of controlled drugs in patient care were announced today in a joint consultation by the Home Office and the Department of Health.   

Defra took a further step towards completing its review of the extensive guidance on pollution control standards for installations regulated by local authorities under the Pollution Prevention and Control Act, with...

Chief Nursing Officer Chris Beasley today launched the consultation regarding the future development of mental health nursing in England.   

The Queen has been graciously pleased to signify her intention of conferring a Peerage of the United Kingdom for Life.

Proposals to set targets for recycled content in public sector procurement.

Update on Issues Raised by Business, July 2005

This publication contains an update of Breast Screening statistics on attendance, biopsy results and screening outcomes. It also contains an update against the Breast Screening Pritchard Standards.

Pre-School and Childcare Statistics 2005

This release contains statistics relating to influenza GP consultations and influenza vaccines dispensed in the community across Scotland.

The 2005-06 Research Programme sets out those areas that may require externally commissioned research. The research will inform policy development and implementation and evaluate the impact of policy.

Update on : percentage of the eligible female population screened in the last 3.5 and 5.5 years; total number of smears processed; average reporting times; results of smear tests.

This report contains statistics on the Labour Market, Education and Skills for Scotland and Scottish Local Authority areas.

Key results   

JOINT OFGEM AND DTI RELEASE.   

Statistical Press Release   

Plans to give Churches and other religious groups greater flexibility in managing their church buildings were unveiled today by Minister for Culture, David Lammy. The proposals strike a balance between the changing...

Government Minister Jim Fitzpatrick today congratulated the 22 Fire and Rescue Authorities assessed by the Audit Commission as "excellent" or "good" and urged the others to follow the best.