The Foreign Office has revised its travel advice for Chad due to changes in the political and security situation.

The Scottish Executive will engage with stakeholders through a series of workshops and seminars on how to refresh and embed Best Value in central government public service organisations, leading to the development...

Defra has launched a consultation on wild boar in England and invites your views on how they should be managed. The Government's overall aim is to ensure an acceptable balance between wild boar and the interests...

The National Waste Plan for Scotland sets the aim of 0% growth in household waste by the year 2010...

Consultation Paper on Technical Specifications to further regulate the use of snaring.

This exercise is designed to take the views of consultees on proposed changes to some of the existing ringing and registration requirements and to evaluate the effectiveness of the bird registration scheme as it...

Committment to consultation following the passing of the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004, to afford greater protection to nest sites not in constant use, and identify those species to benefit from communal...

The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on proposed changes to the rules governing how tax-privileged pensions schemes are established, operated or wound up. The changes are designed to simply existing...

Partial Regulatory Impact Assessment on a proposal for implementing a new national waste data strategy

Revision of Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual

Exchange of Driving Licences

Proposed changes to charging schemes for Waste Management Licensing, Pollution Prevention Control, Radioactive Substances Regulation, Integrated Pollution Control and Transfrontier Shipments.

This is a public consultation on the recommendations of the School Meals Review Panel's report - Turning the Tables: Transforming School Food. The Panel, an independent group with members from a variety of professional...

Marketing Strategy for The National Archives

Our corporate and business plan covers information such as what we do and why this is important, our business objectives and targets for the coming year, and our vision for the future.

Consultation on local authority environmental regulation of industrial plant: 2006/07 risk based fees and charges

Recommendations to DARD for a Renewable Energy Policy

The UK Government has launched this consultation document on its proposals to introduce a public sector duty to promote gender equality - commonly referred to as the 'gender duty'.

The Government is seeking views on its proposals to ensure that the public sector can better meet the needs of men and women.

These new regulations are being introduced to update the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) and ensure that it is in line with EU Directives on Disability Discrimination for employment and Vocational Training

These new regulations are being introduced to update the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) and ensure that it is in line with EU Directives on Disability Discrimination for employment and Vocational Training

Consultation on changes to the Recycling Credits Scheme (2005)

Alternative penalties for health and safety offences

The consultation seeks views on what the strategic priorities for Scotland's rail should be

Draft Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 2006

Consultation on criteria for waste PFI projects

The Agency is seeking comments on a draft Code of Practice (CoP) on the enforcement of animal feedingstuffs legislation in the UK. The CoP has been drafted in response to a recommendation from the European Commission...

This seeks views on a proposal from the European Commission for a for a programme of community action in the field of health and consumer protection for the years 2007 to 2013.

Equality Impact Assessment Programme 2005-2007

The purpose of this consultation is to invite comments on potential amendments to UK legislation to one, implement the possible lifting of the EU ban on the export of bovines and bovine products from the UK and ...

The Agency is seeking comments on a draft Code of Practice (CoP) on the enforcement of animal feedingstuffs legislation in the UK, attached at Annex A. The CoP has been drafted in response to a recommendation from...

The Agency is seeking comments on a draft Code of Practice (CoP) on the enforcement of animal feedingstuffs legislation in the UK. The CoP has been drafted in response to a recommendation from the European Commission...

This consultation is looking at the possible implementation of several new CFR codes to ensure that extended school activities are captured consistently across all maintained English schools. Please note that as...

This consultation is part of the Review of National Minimum Standards and associated legislative framework for adult social care, announced on 27th October 2004.

This consultation seeks views on how to implement the decision by the ALB review to abolish the National Biological Standards Board and transfer its functions (currently discharged through the National Institute...

Consultation on the Evidence and Innovation Strategy 2005-08

Consumer Protection (Northern Ireland) Order 1987

Consultation on proposed changes to the Patent Office's business hours for receiving and according dates to applications, forms and other documentation

Code of Practice for Traders on Price Indications

This consultation letter seeks views on the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's (MCA) proposals for implementing Council Directive 2002/44/EC (the "Vibration Directive"), which introduces provisions intended to improve...

This consultation paper sets out proposals designed to ensure the appropriate use of judicial resources, particularly at High Court level

Power to Promote or Improve Economic, Social and Environmental Well-Being: Draft Guidance

Defra welcomes your views on the enclosed draft Statutory Instrument (SI) we have prepared that implements in England and Wales EC Regulation 2003/2003 for fertilisers with regard to those areas left for national...

This consultation is intended to contribute to the development of quality standards for SEN Support and Outreach Services with a strong focus on strengthening inclusion. The standards would apply to all SEN advisory...

This consultation seeks views on a first set of proposed amendments to the Greenhouse Gas Trading Regulations 2005 with respect to missing and late installations, surrender of permits, powers to delay the issues...

Consultation on draft Magnox decision document

The items addressed by this consultation are the dressings, incontinence appliances, stoma appliances, chemical reagents and other appliances listed in part IX of the Drug Tariff and related items in secondary care...

Proposed Public Service Vehicles (Conditions of Fitness, Equipment and Use) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005

This document provides guidance to the Environment Agency on the regulation of Article 3(2)(b) of the High-activity Sealed Radioactive Sources and Orphan Sources Directive (Council Directive 2003/122/Euratom).

Consultation on options for local authority statutory performance standards on recycling and composting in 2007/08

Consultation on the amendments to the plant breeders' rights legislation

Driver licence EQIA

Draft Planning Reform (Northern Ireland) Order

The aim of this consultation exercise is to ensure that the published Cancer Research Network Measures are comprehensive and clear and to invite your comments on them.

Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Amendments Order 2006: A paper for consultation

The Patent Office is reviewing the fee structure and levels for patents, trade marks, registered designs and unregistered design right. Before deciding how to proceed with detailed proposals and to a formal consultation...

'Framework for Change' A Proposed Strategy for the future of Northern Ireland's Public Library Service

This document sets out the draft principles that the Gambling Commission will apply in exercising its functions under the Gambling Act 2005. It is issued in accordance with section 23 of the Act.

This consultation document has been written for all those involved in the management of healthcare waste and provides practical advice and guidance for waste producers.

During the Autumn of 2004, Defra performed a consultation on the future strategic direction of the National Scrapie Plan (NSP). However this consultation exercise did not address the needs of the rare breeds of ...

Consultation on TSE Breeding Programme for Rare Breeds of Sheep

The Patent Office is undertaking a review of its statutory forms with a view to reducing the administrative burden on external users. We also want to make more forms available for electronic filing and case file...

This consultation paper seeks views on the UK Government's and Devolved Administrations' report to the European Commission on plans and programmes to meet the ambient air quality limit values for pollutants set ...

ThreeYear Revenue and Capital Settlements for Local Authorities in Wales: A Consultation Paper from the Welsh Assembly Government

Survey Sandards MGN consultation

DfES are consulting on the vision and aims that will underpin the Education Outside the Classroom Manifesto. The main aim of the Manifesto is to provide all children and young people with a variety of high quality...

This consultation paper asks for views on the consolidation and updating to take account of changes in the Planning and Compulsory purchase Act 2004 of the two existing sets of compulsory purchase inquiries procedure...

Commissioned by the National Practitioner Programme, this consultation paper sets out the standards required for safe and effective practice and the underpinning education and training required to develop the new...

This consultation document aims to inform stakeholders of the award process, the aims and objectives for the franchise and the proposed base franchise specification and to give the opportunity to comment on this...

This Consultative Document (CD) seeks views on draft Regulations and an Approved Code of Practice (ACoP) to implement amendments to the European Asbestos Worker Protection Directive (AWPD) and other changes to the...

Implementation of Petrol Vapour Recovery Stage II Controls in Northern Ireland

Some climate change is now inevitable, regardless of current and future action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. So adaptation is needed. Impacts will be both positive and negative, providing opportunities for...

Defra in collaboration with the devolved administrations for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, are seeking views on the Government's proposals to require petrol stations which annually sell quantities of petrol...

Consideration of the Optimum number of full-time undergraduate places in Northern Ireland Higher Education

A key series of Regulations governing the Pension Protection Fund

This consultation invites your views on a proposal which we believe will help local authorities ensure that those in their area who are best placed to tackle anti-social behaviour can do so efficiently.

Review of Support Arrangements to the Northern Ireland Potato Sector

Non-domestic supply market review: consultation

Consultation on the Review of the Agricultural and Horticultural Levy Bodies

The consultation paper provides a list of those local planning authorities (LPA's) that ODPM propose to designate as standards authorities for 2006-07 because their performance against BV 109a, b and c for the year...

Consultation on proposals to introduce limit values for waste to be accepted at landfills and associated Regulations to implement European Council Decision 2003/33/EC

The Department has issued a consultation paper which sets out its proposals for implementing European Directive 2003/105/EC, which amends Council Directive 96/82/EC (the 'Seveso II' Directive) on the control of ...

Consultation on measures to increase the number and size of bass available to commercial and recreational fishermen

The Food Standards Agency Northern Ireland is seeking your views on proposals for a voluntary UK-wide front of pack signpost labelling scheme. The proposed scheme has been developed by the Agency as a contribution...

The Food Standards Agency Scotland is seeking views on proposals for a UK-wide voluntary front of pack signpost labelling scheme. The proposed scheme has been developed by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) as a contribution...

The Agency is seeking views on proposals for a voluntary front of pack signpost labelling scheme. The proposed scheme has been developed by the Agency as a contribution to the Government's initiatives designed to...

Certificates Of Professional Competence For Professional Lorry And Bus Drivers

Consultation on review of rabies disease import control policy

The Fire and Rescue Service strategy for children and young people is a five-year strategy intended to deliver effective reduction of fire risk and fire crime. The strategy aims to ensure excellence in work with...

The Government is responsible for setting clear priorities and objectives for the Fire and Rescue service. The National Framework sets out the Government's expectations for the Fire and Rescue Service, what Fire...

This paper sets out for consultation how sitting for family magistrates might be split between the adult court and family proceedings courts and whether magistrates should be able to specialise in family work.

A consultation on the extent of development control powers to be conferred upon the West Northamptonshire Development Corporation in the Northampton Town Centre Action Plan Area.

Dealing with customers affected by sewer flooding and the guaranteed standards scheme a review

This letter invites your comments on proposed revised guidance on original coating of road vehicles and trailers and respraying of road vehicles in the light of directive 2004/42/CE limiting solvents in certain ...

This consultation document seeks views on proposals to change the process by which magistrates are authorised to sit and preside in family proceedings courts and youth courts, following the introduction of the Courts...

Defra in consultation with the devolved administrations of Scotland and Wales are seeking views on the introduction of mandatory minimum qualifications for handlers of ozone depleting substances (ODS) in relation...

Wales: A Vibrant Economy

A public consultation on the Integrated Coastal Zone Management draft strategy which is intended to set out long-term objectives for achieving sustainable coastal management in Northern Ireland

Headteacher and deputy headteacher appointment procedures.

Offshore Wind Farm: Consultation on regulations relating to applications for consent under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 for offshore generating stations

HSC/HSE have long been committed to the principles of better regulation and have responded positively to the challenge set by Government, following the recent Hampton and BRTF reports, to develop a draft simplification...

The Food Standards Agency is seeking views on the draft European Commission guidelines on the preparation of multi-annual national control plans for monitoring and enforcement of feed and food law animal and welfare...

This Consultative Document seeks comments on a proposal for a new Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) for respirable crystalline silica by the Health and Safety Commission (HSC).

Seed Potato Classification Scheme: disclosure of certification information

Refocusing Ofgem's ARM 2002 Survey to BSI-PAS 55 Certification

Consultation on IPPC: Intensive Farming. How to comply the new version of the Standard Farming Installation Rules for permitting existing pig and poultry farms in 2007.

Initial consultation letter Proposal for extending the scope of contestable works in relation to competition in electricity connections

The government launched a public consultation on the Witness Charter on 28 November 2005. This sets out the proposed standards of service for all prosecution and defence witnesses. It complements the Code of Practice...

This consultation invites comments on proposals for amending Firecode to replace the current prescriptive codes of Health Technical Memorandum 81 and 85 with Health Technical Memorandum 05- 02A - Guidance to support...

Inspection Reform: The Future of Local Services Inspection

Proposals to set up a new fire safety regime in Scotland

The purpose of this consultation document is to seek views on the way in which the UK intends to extend its port waste reception facilities regime to cover ship-generated sewage.

The objective of this consultation paper is to consider whether there is a need for occupants of residential boats at long term moorings to be given security of tenure and additional contract rights, and if so, ...

This consultation paper sets out the Government's options and proposals for granting additional powers and responsibilities to the Greater London Authority (GLA) the Mayor of London and the London Assembly.

Tenancy Deposit Protection: Consultation on Secondary Legislation

Service standards to fires in the home in Wales

The OFT is consulting on the format and layout of its Consumer Codes Approval Scheme core criteria.

Gas distribution price control review - Initial consultation

Thisconsultation is on the Government's proposals for the handling of derogation applications under articles 5 and 6 of Regulation (EC) NO 648/2004 on detergents.

Consultation on electricity distribution reactive power charges

Consultation on electricity distribution reactive power charges - Central Networks and United Utilities

This consultation paper invites you to comment on proposed amendments to the Central Rating List (England) Regulations 2005 ("the Regulations") to deal with the rating treatment of fully unbundled local loops in...

This consultation document seeks to establish whether the simplifications to duty accounting have brought about compliance cost savings to bingo operators.

ODPM is consulting on draft regulations to amend the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 1997 (the "principal regulations").

This Regulatory Reform Order proposes to reduce regulatory burdens on industry which stem from the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, in particular removing restrictions, requirements, inconsistencies and ...

The Code for Sustainable Homes signals a new direction for building standards. Wherever practicable we intend to develop and introduce a system of sustainable building standards based on voluntary compliance.

Proposal for a draft Education (Northern Ireland) Order

This consultation forms part of the Government's response to Kate Barker's recommendation for a Planning-gain Supplement (PGS). PGS would capture a modest portion of the increase in land value created by the grant...

This document forms part of the response to a review of housing supply by Kate Barker and also launches a consultation on the proposal for a Planning-gain Supplement (PGS).

Proposals on the principles by which Historic Scotland will promote, manage and recognise the involvement and contribution of volunteers to the work of the agency.

Consultation Paper on New Planning Policy Statement 3 (PPS3): Housing

Comments are invited on the draft regulations to implement in Scotland section 349 (5) of the Gambling Act 2005

This consultation seeks views on the draft of Planning Policy Statement (PPS) 25: Development and Flood Risk and associated with this, a new Flooding Direction and changes to the GDPO to make the Environment Agency...

This consultation document is about the VAT legislation concerning buildings and land, particularly the option to tax certain supplies of property which would otherwise be exempt under Group 1 of Schedule 9 to the...

This consultation seeks to identify the range of businesses that currently make use of the provision, the circumstances in which it is applied and obtain your views on how it should be applied in the future.

Consultation exercise on implementing the taximeter element of the EU Measuring Instruments

This consultation seeks the views of businesses, manufacturers, retailers, producers and enforcement authorities on draft regulations implementing the amending Directive (2005/31/EC) on the ceramic articles that...

This consultation paper sets out the Government's thinking about how victims of emotional and physical harm can be supported and offered more effective counselling and help.

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and Selective Licensing Draft Regulations

Consultation on amendments to Seeds Marketing Regulations: unlisted varieties test and trials

The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment is carrying out a consultation exercise, as to whether a new Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act should be extended to cover Northern Ireland,

Review of Welsh Non Domestic Rate Relief System

Local Strategic Partnerships: Shaping their future

The Welsh Assembly Government is holding a consultation to look at the future of the current non-domestic rate relief system in Wales and consider options for introducing a small business rate relief.

Bribery Consultation Paper

Consultation on proposed changes to the Patent Office's business hours for receiving and according dates to applications, forms and other documentation

Water Framework Directive - Consultation on river basin planning guidance

This consultation document seeks the views on a number of detailed issues and proposals for the implementation of arrangements providing national access to locally collected and maintained electoral registration...

Open letter on Income Adjusting Events thresholds for gas distribution networks

This consultation document has been produced to allow a wide range of individuals and organisations to discuss and contribute their views on proposals to re-shape NHS ambulance trusts in England.

Best Value User Satisfaction Survey 2006-07

The OFT's annual plan 2006-07 is now open for consultation and highlights work that the OFT will undertake in its five existing priority sectors: consumer credit, healthcare, construction and building, mass-marketed...

The Prime Minister announced today that Her Majesty in Council has approved the appointment of Janet Paraskeva as the First Civil Service Commissioner and Janet Gaymer CBE as the Commissioner for Public Appointments...

The Rt. Hon. Margaret Beckett, President of the European Agriculture Council, today welcomed the formal and unanimous adoption by the Council Ministers of the Avian Influenza Directive.

Asked for the Prime Minister's view was on the recommended changes to the categorisation of murder, the PMOS said that the Government had asked the Law Commission for their report and we would study it because it...

Put to him by the Telegraph that the Prime Minister had seemed a bit grumpy this morning, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said no he had not been grumpy. The Prime Minister had in fact enjoyed the...

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: EU Budget, China and Murder

The Deputy Prime Minister announced today that James Strachan is to stand down as Chairman of the Audit Commission.

The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has formally asked the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Environment Agency to investigate last week's incident at the Buncefield oil depot; to appoint an Investigation...

Having an accident is the biggest fear of drivers when severe winter weather strikes, alongside concerns about other people driving too fast and the risk of skidding on ice.

The Competition Commission (CC) has formally cleared the completed acquisition by Ardagh International Holdings Ltd (Ardagh) of Redfearn Glass Limited (Redfearn) (previously Rexam Glass Barnsley Limited).

The research looks at the adequacy of the existing staff and financial resources available to local authority planning departments. An assessment of the potential staffing and cost impacts of the proposals for ...

The research looks at the adequacy of the existing staff and financial resources available to local authority planning departments. An assessment of the potential staffing and cost impacts of the proposals for ...

The research looks at the adequacy of the existing staff and financial resources available to local authority planning departments. An assessment of the potential staffing and cost impacts of the proposals for ...

The research looks at the adequacy of the existing staff and financial resources available to local authority planning departments. An assessment of the potential staffing and cost impacts of the proposals for ...

Digest of responses.

New guidance to encourage public participation in planning for more sustainable communities was launched at the Planning Inspectorate's Annual Meeting today.

The Armed Forces will be able to rely on a third British built communications satellite as part of the SKYNET 5 PFI contract, Defence Procurement Minister Lord Drayson announced today. The change will see the placing...

The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally concluded that the completed acquisition of the Festival Place cinema in Basingstoke by Vue Entertainment Holdings (UK) Limited (Vue) would substantially lessen ...

Culture Minister, David Lammy, has placed a temporary export bar on two paintings by Giovanni Antonio Canal, Il Canaletto (1697-1768): View of the Grand Walk, Vauxhall Gardens and The Interior of the Rotunda, Ranelagh...

Culture Minister, David Lammy, has placed a temporary export bar on an English breech-loading magazine-primed flintlock fowling piece by Robert Rowland, dated 1718. This will provide a last chance to raise the ...

The Environment Agency will be able to apply for Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) to tackle enviro-crime such as vandalism, noise nuisance and fly-tipping, the Government announced today. The move will allow...

A ban on bird gatherings, including sales, the racing of pigeons and falconry events is to be lifted, Defra announced today.

The Queen has approved the nomination of the Venerable Dr Timothy William Ellis AKC to the Suffragan See of Grantham, in the Diocese of Lincoln, in succession to the Right Reverend Alastair Llewellyn John Redfern...

Brief commentary on the tables of council, together with the national park authorities, and Executive performance on planning.

This Circular explains the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Limit of Annual Value)(Scotland) Order 2005.

Local authorities in England will receive £4.8bn to improve the quality and management of their council homes in 2006-07, with as far as possible the same calculations applying for 2007-08.

Innovative projects that drive forward e-planning services that benefit local authorities businesses and individuals will receive a £500,000 boost, e-Govt Minister Jim Fitzpatrick announced today.

A 'pyramid selling' scheme that used a pirate ship theme has been wound up by the High Court after a DTI investigation.

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November £6.9 billion current budget deficit

With the EU Budget deal concluded Tony Blair has urged Europe to reconnect with its citizens. He was reflecting on the UK's six-month Presidency during a statement to MEPs in Brussels.

This is to clarify the position of the civil settlement procedure for serious tax evasion offences, known commonly among tax professionals as "Hansard", following the introduction within HM Revenue and Customs of...

Legislation governing public service pensions requires public service pensions to be increased annually by the same percentage as additional pensions (State Earnings Related Pension and State Second Pension). My...

The General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) was held on 12 December in Brussels. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, chaired the Council as presidency...

We have received the Annual Report and Accounts of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency for 2004–05 which has been laid before Parliament today in accordance with the requirements of sections ...

The Home Office autumn performance report 2005 has been published today by Command of Her Majesty. Copies of the report are available in the Vote Office and in the Library. The report is also available on the Home...

I am today announcing the results of our recent consultation exercise on the immigration provisions for religious workers from abroad.It has long been the case that we have recognised that religious communities ...

I have today published a consultation paper setting out the Government's proposals for streamlining and modernising the licensing system for operators of heavy goods vehicles and public service vehicles. Copies ...