The number of British Nationals still unaccounted for following Hurricane Katrina has dropped from 131 to 96.   

The Competition Commission has provisionally concluded that the completed acquisition by British Salt Ltd of New Cheshire Salt Works Ltd (NCSW) may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition...

The Foreign Secretary today met former North Korea prisoner Kang Cheol Hwan. Mr Kang spent ten years in a prison labour camp from the age of nine. He was released in 1987 and is now a human rights campaigner.   

The Scottish Executive's Draft Budget for 2006-07

Update of Cancer incidence and mortality statsitics held on the NHS (ISD)website.

The OFT has found that a collective agreement between members of MasterCard UK Members Forum (MMF), including most major banks, setting the multi-lateral interchange fee (the MMF MIF) paid on virtually all purchases...

Involving local people delivers improved public services and saves money by better targeting local needs, says an independent report published today by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.   

The Government today announced a review of the powers and responsibilities of the Greater London Authority (GLA), and in particular those of the Mayor.   

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has joined forces with Dulux Decorator Centers to promote safe working at height practices to painters and decorators.   

Football stewards are to be exempt from licensing under the Private Security Industry Authority Act (PSIA) 2001, the Home Office announced today.   

What property should we be seeking to protect in the event of armed conflict? The Minister for Culture, David Lammy, launched a consultation today on the best way for the UK to implement the 1954 Hague Convention...

Following separate findings of the Citrus longhorn beetle, one in Lancashire, and others in the south of England in imported Chinese maple trees (Acers), people are asked to look out for this beetle. The beetle...

The public have been urged to log on and have their say in the National Pensions Debate as Minister for Pensions Reform, Stephen Timms, launched the department's new website pages that are devoted to the debate.   

Tony Blair enjoyed a kickabout with budding Chinese football stars on the second day of his visit to Beijing. He has now travelled to India to lead EU talks before a separate UK summit in New Delhi on Thursday.

New themes for Round Eight of the Beacon Council Scheme were announced today by Local Government Minister, Phil Woolas.   

Update of Cancer incidence and mortality statsitics held on the NHS ISD)website.

A world class training facility for urban search and rescue (USAR) has been officially unveiled at the Fire Service College as part of the Government's major investment in providing a resilient Fire and Rescue Service...

A record 152 oil and gas production licences are on offer to 99 companies under the 23rd Oil and Gas Licensing Round, the highest number since licensing began in 1964, the days of Dr Strangelove and Goldfinger, ...

Key European players from business and Government will gather at the i2010 conference in London today to help Europe rise to the challenge of the future of EU Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) policy...

Manufacturing: 0.3% three monthly rise

On the eve of their historic final Test match against the Aussies, England's cricket team have taken time out to hit unhealthy eating for six.

The government has announced an increase of GBP 115 million of funding to support Afghanistan's counter-narcotics work, as proposed by Tony Blair earlier this year.

Tony Blair met with China's premier Wen Jiabao this morning before taking part in a series of cultural and sporting events.

Tony Blair is on the second day of his visit to Beijing, arranged as part of the UK's European Union presidency programme.

The England Cricket team will today be bowling for a healthier lifestyle for the country's kids when they meet up with Public Health Minister Caroline Flint to show their support for the Government's 5 A DAY fruit...

Working smarter is key to improving employee satisfaction and productivity, Employment Minister Gerry Sutcliffe will argue tomorrow at the launch of a practical guide to tackling long hours culture.