A statement on incidents at nuclear installations in Britain that meet Ministerial reporting criteria is reported to the Secretaries of State for Trade and Industry and for Scotland and published every quarter by...

A new community made up of well-designed, energy efficient, flexible homes is planned for a former hospital site in Coxheath, near Maidstone, Kent, as part of the Deputy Prime Minister's Design for Manufacture competition...

Asked by the BBC if given that the Prime Minister was taking PMQs despite the absence of the leader of the opposition David Cameron it was a sign that the Prime Minister did not trust any other member of his...

Asked about whether Richard Gillingwater would step down as Chief Executive of the Shareholder Executive, the PMOS said that Richard Gillingwater had not said that he would be leaving. His contract ran until September...

Asked what impact the outcome of the Smoking vote had had on Patricia Hewitt's authority, and when had the Prime Minister made up his mind on what action was necessary, the PMOS said that if you went back to Prime...

Asked if the Prime Minister was likely to use the phrase "it is better to lose and do the right thing than to win and do the wrong thing" during PMQs this afternoon, when asked about the forthcoming legislation...

A high-flying young air cadet from Ferndown, Dorset is due to fly with the world-famous Red Arrows on Thursday 16th February 2006. Richard Jarvis, 19, will become one of the very few people in the world invited...

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is undertaking a major review of the domestic gas safety regime. Whilst the number of reported deaths associated with gas has reduced over recent years, tragic incidents still...

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Glorification of Terror, Smoking, Richard Gillingwater and PMQs

Local planning authorities (LPAs) have surpassed tough government standards for e-planning, new figures show today.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is undertaking a major reviewing of the domestic gas safety regime. Whilst the number of reported deaths associated with gas has reduced over recent years, tragic incidents...

A new award-winning computer system that gets court information to victims, witnesses of crime and crime fighters much quicker has been launched in Hampshire.

Culture minister David Lammy has announced that, from this year, he will be awarding official certificates to all those who decline rewards for treasure finds.

A fundamental review of areas that qualify for economic funding to help boost competitiveness was launched today by the Rt. Hon. Alun Michael, Minister of State for Industry and the Regions.

Coal powered more than half of the nation's peak electricity demand this winter and will form an important part of the Energy Review's analysis, Malcolm Wicks told the industry today.

The Foreign Secretary will pay his first official visit to Algeria from 15-16 February 2006.

The terror laws, energy prices and care for the elderly were on the agenda at this week's PMQs. The transcript of today's session will be available here later.

An Essex-based dental practitioner has had his application for a consumer credit licence refused by the OFT. This decision will not take effect until the end of an appeal process (see note 5).

Tony Blair is answering questions from MPs in Parliament in his weekly PMQ session.

Tables showing Scottish crops, livestock and labour totals from 1982 to 2005.

His Honour Judge Nigel Howarth will retire from the Circuit Bench on the Northern Circuit on 17 February 2006.

£2bn of funding includes a 50% cash boost for the mental health estate

Labour market figures published today, along with DWP benefit statistics published last month, show that:-

Rate falls to 74.5% in 3 months to Dec 2005

Pay growth steady in year to Dec 2005

Ambitious excellent Schools progress report

Subject to parliamentary approval of the necessary supplementary estimate, HM Revenue and Customs departmental expenditure limit will be increased by £21,249,000 from £5,033,971,000 to &pound...

Subject to Parliamentary approval of any necessary Supplementary Estimate, HM Treasury resource DEL will be increased by £914,000 from £256,064,000 to £256,978,000. The administration...

Subject to parliamentary approval of any necessary supplementary estimate, National Savings and Investments DEL will be increased by £2,500,000 from £179,794,000 to, £182,294,000 and...

Subject to Parliamentary approval of any necessary Supplementary Estimate, the Office for National Statistics DEL will increase by £178,000 from £170,924,000 to £171,102,000 and the...

My hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs, Lord Falconer of Thoroton, has made the following written ministerial statement in the other place yesterday."The Government is continuing to look...

Subject to Parliamentary approval of any necessary Supplementary Estimate, the Privy Council Office total DEL will be increased by £2,381,000 from £4,451,000 to £6,832,00 and the administration...

Subject to Parliamentary approval of any necessary Supplementary Estimate, the Department for Constitutional Affairs, Northern Ireland Court Service and National Archives: Public Records Office and Historical Manuscripts...

Subject to parliamentary approval of any supplementary estimate, the Department for Culture Media and Sport's departmental expenditure limit (DEL) will be increased by £22,448,000 from £1,630...

Ministry of Defence Votes A 2006–07, will be laid before the House on 14 February as HC 869. This outlines the maximum numbers of personnel to be maintained for service in the armed forces for financial year 2006...

Following an open competition which attracted a strong field of applicants, I am pleased to advise the House of the appointment of four new members and the reappointment of one member to the National Employer Advisory...

I am pleased to announce that Subject to Parliamentary approval of the necessary Supplementary Estimate, the Ministry of Defence Departmental Expenditure Limits (DEL) will be increased by £1,303,494,000...

I am pleased to announce new, alternative contracting arrangements for surface warship maintenance and repair. These arrangements were signalled as part of the wider Defence Industrial Strategy and today's announcement...

I am pleased to announce that the Ministry of Defence has today signed a contract with National Air Traffic Services (En Route) plc for approximately £725 million to provide an en route air traffic control...

I am pleased to announce that the following three companies have been chosen to compete for the role of Integrator for the Military Afloat Reach and Sustainability (MARS) programme:AMECKBRRaytheon Systems LtdMARS...

Subject to Parliamentary approval of any necessary Supplementary Estimate, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister's Departmental Expenditure Limits for 2005–06 will change as follows:(1) The Office of the Deputy...

The Government will legislate to modernise the Housing Corporation's decision making arrangements as necessary, at the earliest opportunity. This will clarify its ability to delegate decisions from the Board to ...

Subject to Parliamentary approval of any necessary Supplementary Estimate, the Department for Education and Skills Departmental Expenditure Limit (DEL) (including the Office for Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of ...

Subject to parliamentary approval of any necessary supplementary estimate, the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs DEL will be increased by £187,231,000 from £3,164,819,000 to &...

I am today announcing publication of the consultation document on the review of England's Waste Strategy.The consultation document sets out the progress made since 2000 in meeting the Government's objectives and...

In his opening remarks to the London Conference on Afghanistan held on 31 January to 1 February, His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, described narcotics and terrorism as...

Subject to parliamentary approval of any necessary supplementary estimate, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office departmental expenditure limit (DEL) will be increased by £185,034,000 from £1,818...

Subject to the necessary Supplementary Estimate, the Department of Health's element of the Departmental Expenditure Limit (DEL) will be increased by £112,322,000 from £78,591,189,000 to &...

Plans to change the Charity Commission's Departmental Expenditure Limit (DEL) and administration budget for 2005–06.Subject to Parliamentary approval of any necessary Supplementary Estimate, the Charity Commission...

Plans of changes to the Departmental Expenditure Limits ("DEL") and Administration Budget for 2005–06.Subject to Parliamentary approval of the necessary Supplementary Estimate, the Home Office's Departmental Expenditure...

Subject to Parliamentary approval of the necessary Supplementary Estimate, the Department for International Development departmental expenditure limit (DEL) will be increased by £46,111,000 from &pound...

Subject to Parliamentary approval the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) will be taking a 2005–06 Spring Supplementary Estimate. The effect this will have is to increase the NIO's Resource DEL by £36,241,000...

Subject to parliamentary approval of the necessary Supplementary Estimates, the Scotland Departmental Expenditure Limit (DEL) will be increased by £108,539,000 (net of depreciation) from £23,...

Subject to Parliamentary approval of any necessary Supplementary Estimate, the Attorney General's DEL will be increased by £14,290,000 from £702,733,000 to £717,023,000 and the Administration...

My right hon. Friend the Attorney General has made the following Oral Statement."I wish to make a statement announcing the outcome of my review of Shaken Baby Syndrome cases and to also make the House aware of new...

Subject to Parliamentary approval of the necessary Supplementary Estimate, the Department of Trade & Industry's DEL will be increased by £576,302,000 from £6,374,488,000 to £6,950,790...

Subject to parliamentary approval of any necessary supplementary estimate, the Department for Transport DEL for 2005–06 will be increased by £270,488,000 from £11,723,915,000 to £11...

With construction of the link nearing completion, my Department has been considering its future relationship with the project and with London and Continental Railways, who are responsible for the construction and...

From 11 November 2007, responsibility for Silverlink Metro services will be transferred to Transport for London (TfL).Silverlink Metro consists of train services between Richmond and North Woolwich, Gospel Oak: ...

Subject to Parliamentary approval of the necessary Supplementary Estimate, the Department for Work and Pensions DEL will be increased by £120,787,000 from £8,827,404,000 to £8,948,191...

The ending of apartheid is "living proof" that change can happen in Africa, Tony Blair has said on a visit to Kilptown.

Tony Blair will answer questions from MPs today in his weekly PMQ session. You will be able to watch the broadcast live here from 1200 GMT.

National social work and social care recruitment drive launched today