Naval Shipbuilding and Ship Support in the UK will need to undergo a radical overhaul to ensure it delivers first class equipment for the Royal Navy and remains a viable industry, Secretary of State for Defence ...

More than 60 per cent of people think patients should be able to choose which hospital they go to for treatment, according to a leading social research survey.

The UK must retain its capability to produce Complex Weapons according to the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS), published today, announced Secretary of State for Defence John Reid today.

The aerospace industry in the North West must seize the opportunities set out by the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS), published today, Secretary of State for Defence John Reid announced.

The defence industry in the Midlands and North East must seize the opportunities set out by the defence industrial strategy (DIS), published today, announced Secretary of State for Defence John Reid.

Naval Shipbuilding and Ship Support in the UK will need to undergo a radical overhaul to ensure it delivers first class equipment for the Royal Navy and remains a viable industry, Secretary of State for Defence ...

Naval Shipbuilding and Ship Support in the UK will need to undergo a radical overhaul to ensure it delivers first class equipment for the Royal Navy and remains a viable industry, Secretary of State for Defence ...

Naval Shipbuilding and Ship Support in the UK will need to undergo a radical overhaul to ensure it delivers first class equipment for the Royal Navy and remains a viable industry, Secretary of State for Defence ...

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has, today, published her first report on the export controls on objects of cultural interest, as required by the Export Control Act 2002. This report is published...

The latest results from the Pesticide Residues Committee's (PRC), programme of pesticide residue testing in fruit and vegetables supplied to school children as part of the Department of Health's school fruit scheme...

The latest results from the Pesticide Residues Committee's (PRC), programme of pesticide residue testing in food were published today.

Today (Thursday 15 December 2005) Dr. Andy Brown, English Nature's Chief Executive, launched the new Countdown 2010 Biodiversity Action Fund during the The World Conservation Union (IUCN) UK committee meeting in...

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: EU Summit and Lord Birt

European leaders have gathered in Brussels for the Council meeting, which Tony Blair is chairing.

Check against delivery

The Committee on Standards in Public Life regrets the failure of Government to accept its recommendations on clarifying, simplifying, and making more transparent the rules on Ministerial involvement in senior public...

Launching the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS), John Reid said:

The quarry industry has celebrated surpassing its 'Hard Target' in reducing all reportable injuries by 52% in five years from a baseline of 655 to 317 in the reporting year 2004/05.

Following the excellent work of both the Police and Fire Services, as well as many other agencies, and the successful existinguishing of the fires on the Buncefield Oil Storage site, Hertfordshire Constabulary has...

Lessons from a report published into allegations of racism and mistreatment at Oakington Immigration Reception Centre will be applied across the whole detention estate, the Home Office said today.

An update on the action plan set out in the wake of the London bombings of 7 July today shows the Government is making substantial progress in its fight against terrorism and extremism.

The whole of the UK can - and will - benefit from London staging the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

Environment Secretary Margaret Beckett today welcomed the outcome of the final High-Level meeting of the CARS 21 group (Competitive Automotive Regulatory Systems for the 21st century) as another positive step in...

Progress on the implementation of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (known as WEEE) is to be reviewed immediately, Energy Minister, Malcolm Wicks said today.

Foreign Office Minister Lord Triesman today welcomed a review of public diplomacy by Lord Carter of Coles.

After 6 years as a strategy adviser to the Prime Minister, Lord Birt has decided to leave Number 10 to take up a position with Terra Firma.

The Prime Minister has been pleased to approve the appointment of Ian Watmore as head of the Prime Minister's Delivery Unit. This follows an open competition to succeed Sir Michael Barber.

Changes are being made to the way public appointments are made, Tony Blair has announced.

Cabinet committees on 'flu and data sharing have been created, the latest list published by the PM shows.

The Prime Minister today announced in a parliamentary written statement that an updated copy of the list of Cabinet Committees, their full membership and terms of reference had been placed in the Libraries of both...

Analysis and summary of Standard for headship consultation responses.

consultation for the Scottish Charity Appeals Panel

consultation for the charities and Benevolent Fundraising Regulations

Following action by the OFT two directors and one former manager of Countrywide North Limited, the Scottish subsidiary of Countrywide plc, the largest estate agency group in the UK, have been required to change...

Statistical Release

Woolas publishes new paper to support ongoing development of good conduct

Public Appointments Commissioner, Baroness Fritchie, today replied to the Government's response to the tenth report from the Committee on Standards in Public Life (the Graham report) and expressed her disappointment...

The Government is today publishing its response to the tenth report of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, "Getting the Balance Right: Implementing Standards of Conduct in Public Life".

Following the Prime Minister's announcement today, Sir Gus O'Donnell, Secretary of the Cabinet and Head of the Home Civil Service, welcomed the appointment of Ian Watmore as Head of the Prime Minister's Delivery...

'Taking Part' Tessa Jowell unveils first results of who does - and doesn't - attend or participate in DCMS-sponsored activities

Defra and its agencies are publishing sustainable development action plans this month, to show how they're putting sustainable development into practice.

New measures to tackle bovine TB in cattle in England, including the pre-movement testing of cattle and a 12-week consultation on badger culling, were announced by Defra today.

An independent review of the UK's avian quarantine system published today was welcomed by Margaret Beckett, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Minister Calls On Law Society To Act Rigorously On Legal Costs

PREPARED BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS EXTENDING WORKING LIFE DIVISION

Coverage: Great Britain Theme: Social and Welfare

Continued pick-up in November 2005

Slight fall in smoking prevalence

1 in 9 moved in year to April 2001

Asked about the abandonment of charges against those accused of the Stormont spy ring, the PMOS said there was a legal difficulty in answering this and the Prime Minster's answer had reflected that at Prime Minister...

Asked whether the Prime Minister had meant when he said that he would stick with his Education White Paper that he would not consider or debate the changes put down by colleagues, the PMOS said that we should separate...

Asked how we expected discussions to go when President Barroso had said the UK's proposals were not good enough and the French were calling for a complete review of the rebate mechanism, the Prime Minister's Official...

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: EU Budget, Education White Paper and Stormont Spy Ring

Teenage pregnancy figures for the period 1991/92 to 2003/04.Including delivery and abortion rates and information by Board and Council area

An update on changes to Scottish Mental Health Law and an outline of the research programme designed to assess the impact of he new legislation, and provide an evidence base for future policy development.

A copy of the summary of the public consultation on proposals for a Better Regulation Bill is today being placed in the House Library and on the website of the Cabinet Office Better Regulation Executive at:http...

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer of Thoroton, has made the following written ministerial statement in the other place today, 14 December 2005:"Today, I am pleased to...

I have today laid the Report of the Parliamentary Boundary Commission for Wales, and associated Draft Order, before Parliament. The Report, and associated Draft Order, will affect Welsh Parliamentary Constituencies...

I have today placed in the Library of the House copies of the Ministry of Defence's "Autumn Performance Report". This shows that Defence has continued to deliver on its primary objectives in the last six months. ...

The Ministry of Defence has today taken a major step forward in its plans to acquire two new Future Aircraft Carriers (CVF) for the Royal Navy. These carriers will provide mobile, flexible, independent bases from...

I have today placed copies of 14–19 Education and Skills Implementation Plan in the Libraries of both Houses.The Implementation Plan sets out what the reform programme we set out in the 14–19 White Paper published...

As presidency of the European Union, Her Majesty's Government are today circulating to all member states of the European Union revised proposals for the European Union budget in the next financial period 2007–13...

A review of ambulance services, "Taking Healthcare to the Patient: Transforming NHS Ambulance Services" was published in June 2005. It set out a clear strategic direction for ambulance services that would improve...

On behalf of the Home Secretary and the Minister for the Department of Health and Social Services and Public Safety for Northern Ireland, I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Sara Nathan to chair ...

On 27 June my right honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for the Home Department made a statement on the return of failed asylum seekers to Zimbabwe and on 6 and 18 July he updated the House on that issue. ...

My hon. Friend the Minister of State for the Northern Ireland Office (Lord Rooker) has made the following ministerial statement:Following consultation on the Government's "Draft Priorities and Budget for Northern...

My right hon. Friend the Minister of State for the Northern Ireland Office (Lord Rooker) has made the following ministerial statement:"The Government have today published the first Investment Strategy for Northern...

I chaired the Transport Council in Brussels on 5 December. The Minister of State, my hon. Friend the Member for South Thanet (Dr. Ladyman), was in the UK national seat.The Council received a progress report from...

Today I am announcing firm allocations for the 116 local highway authorities and six Passenger Transport Authorities in England, outside London, for capital expenditure in 2006–07. This will amount, in total, to...

Brave youngsters enjoyed a breakfast reception in Downing Street after dropping in to see Tony Blair on their way to a special presentation ceremony.