Hurricane Rita, a Category 5 hurricane (wind speeds greater than 155 mph), is moving west, north-west across the Gulf of Mexico. US authorities are preparing for its impact. The exact point at which it will make...

Proposals on tackling the causes of extremism and on engaging all members of Muslim communities across the UK were welcomed today by the Home Secretary, Charles Clarke.

Reuters Chairman Niall Fitzgerald joined UK Cabinet Ministers John Hutton and Alan Johnson in laying out the challenges that lie ahead on better European regulation.

Biodiversity Minister Jim Knight today responded to an Environment Investigation Agency report on a major increase in trade in tiger and leopard skins, saying:

A new study shows one in four people with diabetes - which can cause blindness, stroke, and heart disease and even lead to death if not treated properly - do not know they have the condition.

The 2012 Olympic Games are an opportunity to enthuse children about learning and help unearth potential sporting champions of the future, the government said today.

The first of 43 new trucks were handed over to the Sierra Leone Armed Forces by UK Armed Forces Minister, Adam Ingram, yesterday.

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An advertising campaign urging more people in South Wales to become magistrates has begun.

An advertising campaign urging more people in Merseyside to become magistrates started this week.

British farmers can resume exports of live pigs to China after a gap of five years.

The Affordable Rural Housing Commission (ARHC) met for the first time today, following finalisation of its membership.

After three years as England's Chief Dental Officer (CDO) Professor Raman Bedi is leaving his post on 1 October to return to his chair at King's College London and take forward the establishment of a global Child...

The following statistics were released today by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC):

Report notes a sea-change in care for kidney patients - real progress has been made

Foreign Office Minister, Lord David Triesman has just finished a visit to Mexico, from 19-21 September, his first visit to Latin America since being made Minister for the region.

Presents national figures for care homes for adults in Scotland, March 2005.

The public sector must give serious thought - not just tick boxes - to meet its new responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 2005, the Government said today.

The first meeting of the Better Regulation Stakeholder Group took place in London with interested parties being asked for their suggestions on ways to ease the burden on business.

The National Pensions Debate came to the East Midlands today as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions David Blunkett took his Ministerial team to Leicester and Nottingham to participate in a series of discussions...

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

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, David Blunkett, has today published an inspection report by the BFI on Inverclyde Council's processing of claims for housing benefits.

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

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, David Blunkett, has today published an inspection report by the BFI on North Wiltshire District Council's processing of claims for housing benefits.

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, David Blunkett, has today published an inspection report by the BFI on Bridgnorth 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 Allerdale Borough Council. In 2003/04, Allerdale Borough Council administered some 22 million ...

The OFT today announced the launch of its new 'scambusters' team to target the most prevalent and harmful mass-marketing scams aimed at UK consumers.

The North West has been chosen as the region to test a rigorous new enforcement regime that will ultimately be rolled out across England and Wales. It is important because the National Enforcement Service (NES) ...