Following meetings held in Tripoli on 12 and 18 December between the Association of the Benghazi Families, the Bulgarian Civil Association for Encouraging Bilateral Relations with Libya, the Qadhafi Foundation, ...

A consultation draft of the Commission's first guidance to licensing authorities

A consultation draft of the Commission's Statement of Principles on Licensing and Regulation

Following a Whitehall-wide competition, John Kingman has been appointed Managing Director of the Treasury's Finance and Industry Directorate. Currently Director of the Treasury's Enterprise and Growth Unit, John...

John Reid paid his second visit to Saudi Arabia as Defence Secretary on 20-21 December for a series of high level talks with the Saudi leadership.

The Competition Commission (CC) has published its final report on the franchise bid by National Express Group plc (NEG) for the Thameslink and Great Northern (TGN) rail franchise.

Statement of issues

The number of incidents of pesticide poisonings has gone down again this year and none were from correctly applied pesticides.

On behalf of the European Union, the Presidency warmly welcomes yesterday's agreement to set up a Peacebuilding Commission at the United Nations.

The European Union is pleased to note that the elections in Bolivia have been conducted in a free and fair manner and applauds the people of Bolivia for this achievement. The EU congratulates Evo Morales on the...

The Competition Commission (CC) has cancelled the inquiries into the references about the separate proposals for the acquisition of the Greater Western passenger rail franchise (GWF) by National Express Group plc...

Minister for Local Environment Ben Bradshaw has today announced the allocation of £215m to local authorities in England to improve local waste services.

Ministers have appointed 8 new members to give expert, independent science advice on science policy and strategy to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Two Glasgow car dealers have been disqualified from acting as company directors following enquiries by the DTI's Companies Investigation Branch.

The Brussels Court of Appeal has rejected an appeal against a landmark ruling in favour of the OFT, confirming the OFT's view that mailings sent to UK consumers by Belgian company D Duchesne SA were misleading.

Parents were today urged to think twice before giving mini-motos as Christmas presents unless they are sure they will be used properly and sensibly.

Health Minister Jane Kennedy and Science Minister Lord Sainsbury today announced the appointment of seven new members to the Human Genetics Commission.

Report on the development and expansion of Sure Start Scotland services since 2001.

The provision of local services has been transformed as local authorities will be over 97% e-enabled by the turn of the year, Minister for local e-government, Jim Fitzpatrick, has announced.

Quarter 3 2005: UK deficit widens

1.0% 3 monthly rise into October 2005

Economy rose by 0.4% in Q3 2005

Tony Blair flew into Basra on Thursday morning for a surprise Christmas visit to British troops in Iraq.

The European Union's Fisheries Council today struck a deal to balance the needs of the fishing industry and the marine environment.

Chief Medical Officer Sir Liam Donaldson today launched a new website providing important information for people considering cosmetic surgery. Last year Sir Liam asked Harry Cayton, Director for Patients and the...