The EU welcomes the departure of 439 Uzbek refugees from Kyrgyzstan, and congratulates the Kyrgyz Government on its efforts to effect their safe and speedy onward transfer. The EU commends the excellent work of ...

Damage Stability Assessment

Discussion Paper on Inheritance Tax (IHT) and Pension Simplification

The purpose of this consultation is to seek comments on the amendment to Merchant Shipping Notice 1790 which implements Commission Directive 2005/12/EC amending Annexes I and II to Directive 2003/25/EC of the European...

Launch of Second Cross-Compliance Consultation

The Court of Appeal is today handing down its judgment in the case of Miller v Miller. The court has upheld the award of £4.5 million net made by Mr. Justice Singer on 5 April 2005 - see [2005] EWHC 528...

Looking at reducing flood risk by identifing catchment issues and the risks presented in the next 50 100 years.

Application from the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) for authorisation to dispose of specified amounts of radioactive waste in the form of gases, liquids and solids from their facility on the Winfrith...

We are considering an application from Waste Management Technology Limited (WMTL) for authorisation to dispose of specified amounts of radioactive waste in the form of gases, liquids and solids from their facilities...

The Agency seeks comments on its draft guidance on the use of the terms 'vegetarian' and 'vegan' in food labelling, which seeks to improve clarity and consumer confidence in this area.

A forward planning document that is used to manage flood risk in the River Aire catchment in the long term.

Port Of Mostyn: Applications For Dredging And Disposal Consents

Discussion paper on Supporting growth in innovation: enhancing the R&D tax credit

Leased Plant and Machinery - Technical Note

HRH The Duke Of Gloucester today unveiled a memorial dedicated to all those who lost their lives serving with the Royal Air Force Support Helicopter Force since its inception 55 years ago.   

Consultation on the 'draft Regulation on the information of air transport passengers on the identity of the operating carrier and on communication of safety information by Member States'.

Section 94 of the Traffic Management Act 2005 includes a provision for inspection of parking badges. This consultation is on two sets of guidance notes that need to be in place before Section 94 can be commenced...

The Human Tissue Act 2004 provides a consistent legal framework, based on consent, for issues relating to the taking, retention and use of human tissue and organs from adults or children. It also establishes the...

The consultation looks at the options for creating a Consumer and Trading Standards Agency (CTSA) as identified in the Hampton Report, including the roles and responsibilities the CTSA should have, the powers it...

This consultation seeks views on how the EU Regulation on Consumer Protection Co-operation should be implemented in the UK. This includes discussion of which bodies should be directly involved in the cross-border...

Improving Individual Voluntary Arrangements

Member states are obliged to put sanctions in place to deal with misuse of slots by airlines. Views are seeked on the sanctions that could be introduced, and how a system should be administered.

Consultation on the draft National Health Service (Dental Charges) Regulations 2006

These draft regulations set out a complete regime for the average system of quantity control applied to packaged goods. The aim is to simplify the legislation and rationalise its scope as well as removing unnecessary...

Proposed Amendments To The Children (Prescribed Orders Northern Ireland, Guernsey And Isle Of Man) Regulations 1991

Consultation on draft regulations that will for the first time outlaw age discrimination in employment and vocational training.

The Occupational Pension Schemes (Member-nominated trustees and Directors) Regulations 2005

The proposed Childcare Bill will enshrine in law parents' legitimate expectation of accessible high quality childcare and early years provision as part of the modern 21st century welfare state.

Youth matters sets out the Governments new strategy for providing opportunity, challenge and support to teenagers.

A questionnaire especially for young people on Youth matters

The Government is seeking views on the impact, cost and benefits of possible changes to the law relating to companies' security interests in particular whether to implement in England and Wales the recommendations...

Consultation document on the development of the National Allocation Plan for Phase 2 of the EUETS

FBDS Business Plan to be completed in conjunction with FBDS Investment in Agricultural Holdings Application form

Application form for the Farm Business Development Scheme to be completed in order to apply for grant for Investments in Agricultural Holdings projects

Geoffrey Podger, currently Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority, has been appointed Chief Executive of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Mr Podger will take up his new role at the HSE on...

The Secretary of State for Trade and Industry has presented a petition in the High Court in the public interest to wind up Atlantic Property Limited.   

There are now 31,210 consultants and 32,190 GPs working in the NHS, according to new statistics.

Following consultation in 2003 on a revised Directive for the control of Foot and Mouth Disease, the Directive was adopted in September 2003. The UK Government is legally obliged to implement the Directive. This...

This is a summary of a report which presents findings from the 2004 Scottish Social Attitudes Survey on a module of questions designed to provide a better understanding of attitudes towards alcohol and second-hand...

This document sets out the broad framework, with which SEPA will operate, in particular: the rules and guideline relevant to the exercise of SEPA's functions, duties and powers; the conditions under which any public funds are paid to SEPA; and how SEPA is to be held to account for its performance.

This memorandum defines the framework of controls on financial, staffing and related matters for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).

This report presents findings from the 2004 Scottish Social Attitudes Survey on a module of questions designed to provide a better understanding of attitudes towards alcohol and second-hand smoke in Scotland.

The OFT has decided to revoke a Manchester mail order supplier's consumer credit licence. The trader has appealed against the decision.   

The OFT has decided to revoke the consumer credit licence of a Mid Glamorgan motor dealer.   

Statistics released yesterday by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show the total number of fatal injuries to workers in construction for this year is 72, a small increase on 71 workers in 2003/04. However, ...

STATISTICAL PRESS NOTICE:   

New figures published today by Health Minister Lord Warner show a continued fall in the NHS's three-month vacancy rates meaning that more NHS jobs are being filled.   

AIDS/HIV Infected Healthcare Workers: Guidance on the Management of Infected Healthcare Workers and Patient Notification

This study identified and assessed the information on victims and witnesses collected by statutory and voluntary agencies involved in the Scottish justice system. Recommendations were made on how to improve information...

This study identified and assessed the information on victims and witnesses collected by statutory ans voluntary agencies involved in the Scottish justice system. Recommendations were made on how to improve information...

New rights for leaseholders to receive regular statements of their service charges are to be delayed following concerns raised by social landlords in a recent consultation.   

STATISTICAL PRESS NOTICE:   

The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally concluded that the proposed acquisition of London Stock Exchange plc (LSE) by Deutsche Borse AG (DBAG) or Euronext NV (Euronext) would substantially lessen competition...

The Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, condemns the brutal killing of Mr Ali Belaroussi and Mr Azzedine Belkadi, Algerian envoys to Baghdad.   

The Presidency of the European Union welcomes the decision of the Government of Romania to provide temporary shelter for a large number of Uzbek refugees currently based in Kyrgyzstan.