UK Environment Secretary Margaret Beckett and Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim today signed a joint statement establishing the UK-Brazil High-Level Dialogue on Sustainable Development and a Working Group ...

The UK and Brazilian Governments have today agreed to work together to assess the potential for collaborating with southern Africa to sustainably expand its bio-ethanol industry as well as forging stronger links...

Foreign Office Minister, Kim Howells, has condemned the series of attacks earlier today in the Hindu pilgrimage city of Varanasi in Northern India:

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Tessa Jowell, Sir Nigel Crisp and Guantanamo

The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Lord Falconer today announced the re-appointment of Zahida Manzoor CBE, as Legal Services Ombudsman (LSO) and Legal Services Complaints Commissioner...

Asked about comments by a US general which suggested that troops might be out of Iraq by 2008, the PMOS said that there were all sorts of possible scenarios. The important thing, as John Reid had made clear, was...

Asked about Jack Straw's health, the PMOS told journalists to talk to the Foreign Office....

Asked by ITN what the Prime Minister thought of the recent coverage of Tessa Jowell, the PMOS said that in terms of ITN, taking into account their Friday night coverage of the Prime Minister's interview with Michael...

Asked if the Prime Minister shared Sir Nigel Crisp's view that in terms of NHS finance, not everything had gone well, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that first and foremost the Prime Minister...

To develop and deliver a vehicle to implement effective performance management within and across the police service in Scotland.

The OFT has raised new concerns about the supply and distribution of opium derivatives within the UK in a review of undertakings given by pharmaceutical supplier MacFarlan Smith Ltd (MSL).

England's cities have the best chance since the end of the 19th century to join Europe's top performing cities, according to a landmark report published today.

NEW MIGRATION SYSTEM TO DECIDE WHO WORKS IN THE UK

Thousands of Chinese Londoners do not have the right to vote.

Lord Warner today spelled out how commissioning can help primary care trusts both to achieve better local services for patients and to squeeze every penny of value out of each pound spent by taxpayers on the NHS...

All international doctors now required to have a work permit to work in the UK

Sir Nigel Crisp today announced that he is to step down from his post as Chief Executive of the NHS and Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health at the end of the month.

4,000 former MG Rover workers have now found new jobs according to the Government's MG Rover Task Force's final report published today. The Government established the Taskforce in the wake of the closure of MG Rover...

A new "points" system aimed at helping the UK control migration more effectively was launched at Number 10 today.

Tessa Jowell and broadcasting bosses gathered for a meeting in Downing Street today to discuss the digital TV switchover.

Sir Nigel Crisp KCB, permanent secretary at the Department of Health and Chief Executive of the NHS, has informed the PM of his wish to retire from the post.

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Sir Nigel Crisp, Tessa Jowell, Jack Straw and Iraq

John Reid challenged his EU colleagues today to improve strategic airlift capability across Europe.

Flint and Neill Partnership Technical Audit of the Main Cable Inspection and Assessment of the Forth Road Bridge: Final Report

First Report of the Working Group to address the needs of those potentially exposed to a blood-borne virus

GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES CONSULTATION ON NEW CRITICAL ROLE FOR LSPS   

This is available on-line at http://www.odpm.gov.ukindex.asp?id=1146962 JULY TO SEPTEMBER 2005   

Local planning authorities (LPAs) are continuing to improve performance and respond to the Government's drive to deliver a quality, customer-focussed planning service, Housing and Planning Minister, Yvette Cooper...

Statistical Release   

Housing Minister Yvettte Cooper today welcomed a 23 per cent reduction in the number of households becoming homeless.   

This release provides summary information, collected through the quarterly P1E returns, on local housing authorities' activities under homelessness legislation. This includes the number of households accepted, as...

Older residents in three areas of the country are receiving extra support this festive season as part of a specialised warden scheme being formally launched today by ODPM Minister Baroness Andrews.   

Statistical Release   

Woolas publishes new paper to support ongoing development of good conduct   

£34m has been allocated today to fund two key transport schemes that will support expanding communities and the delivery of new homes for the next generation.   

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.   

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

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

Drivers travelling home for Christmas this year are at risk of being distracted by illegal roadside adverts that also blight the countryside. New measures to crack down on this nuisance to drivers were announced...

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.   

The Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott today announced the appointment of three new members to the board of English Partnerships. John Parker, Richard Harrold and Geoffrey Wright bring a wealth of knowledge and...

Local authorities in England are still on track to exceed their targets for efficiency gains for 2005/06, Local Government Minister Phil Woolas has announced.   

Timothy Parker has been appointed to the Board of the Audit Commission, Local Government Minister Phil Woolas announced today.   

David Miliband visits Plymouth and Phil Woolas visits Manchester   

The Government is to give business and fire safety experts more time to get ready for new regulations.   

* The mix-adjusted average house price in the UK in November 2005 stood at £186,431, up from £185,398 in October 2005 (not seasonally adjusted).   

Four local projects have been recognised by the Deputy Prime Minister for making outstanding contributions to their communities.   

New pilot projects intended to improve and speed up the planning process for large and complex developments were launched today by Housing and Planning Minister Yvette Cooper.   

'One-stop shops' for older people based on the Sure Start family services model are to be introduced by the Government.   

The Government is making £121 million available for the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFGs) in England this year, up 17 per cent on last year.   

Findings from the Survey of English Housing (SEH), focusing on the issues of domestic fires and fire safety measures were published today by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM).   

The first Two Year Settlement, providing local government in England with stable and truly predictable funding, was confirmed today by Local Government Minister Phil Woolas.   

Homebuilding on previously developed land has hit a new record high of 72 per cent, new figures show today.   

Miliband hosts debate on structure and leadership   

More authorised sites and better enforcement are needed to prevent the problem of unauthorised Gypsy and Traveller sites in inappropriate locations, the Government said today.   

Over 250 local authorities in England will be awarded in excess of £105 million for 2005/06 under an incentive scheme aimed at encouraging business growth, Local Government Minister Phil Woolas has announced...

Statistical Release   

Arms Length Management Organisations (ALMOs) are to receive further funding of £538m over the next two years.   

The Government will legislate to modernise the Housing Corporation's decision-making, enabling the Agency to delegate decisions from Board level and bringing it into line with other Non Departmental Public Bodies...

e Attwood Green regeneration project in Birmingham has won the Deputy Prime Minister's Award for Sustainable Communities 2005.   

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

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...

Statistical Release This statistical release presents figures on new house building starts and completions in England and its regions up to the quarter ending December 2005. House building figures are also provided...

The year 2004 had the lowest number of fire related deaths in the UK for 45 years according to Government statistics published today.   

The Government today confirmed the allocation of £525 million Neighbourhood Renewal Funds for the majority of the areas who are serving their communities well and making a difference.   

Communities across London and the wider South East received a major boost today after being allocated a share of a cash pot worth almost £300m for more than 85 vital infrastructure schemes that will support...

Local Government Minister, Phil Woolas, has announced the appointment of three new members of the Standards Board for England. Paul Gott, Elizabeth Hall and Judith Simons have joined the Standards Board, with effect...

The Government has tightened the time for the building industry to comply with new climate change regulations, Housing and Planning Minister Yvette Cooper announced today.   

The Government's drive to bring long-term empty homes back into use, improve landlord management of their properties through licensing, as well as increasing the health and safety of dwellings, has entered the next...

Ten schemes from 15 local authorities were today awarded £126 million over three years in a new Government programme to boost the economies of some of the most deprived areas in England.   

The latest national fire statistics covering the 12-month period up to 30 June 2005 continue to show a fall in the total number of fire related deaths - now the lowest since 1958.   

Full details of a comprehensive programme of engagement on the future of local governance, including the issue of local government reorganisation, were confirmed today, with dates and locations now finalised for...

The introduction of a Code of Best Practice has made a significant improvement in community consultation for planning for mobile network development, a study published today has revealed.   

New fire safety rules affecting all non-domestic premises in England and Wales will come into force in October the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has announced.   

172 UK Armed Forces and Defence staff have been granted State honours by Her Majesty The Queen in her annual New Years Honours list which was published today.   

Headquarters Multi National Division South East British Forces Post Office 641   

Four new contracts to help inform decisions on which technologies will be used for the Army's next generation of armoured fighting vehicles have been awarded by Atkins, the FRES Systems House, Minister for Defence...

The RAF racing yacht Red Arrow was the first to sign up for the 2006 Round Britain and Ireland Yacht Race announced today at the London Boat Show. The Royal Air Force Sailing Association (RAFSA) two man team will...

British commando engineers, who have been building winter shelters for the people of Kashmir, have helped rescue a much needed aid convoy which had been stranded by the heavy snow.   

The Royal Navy's Merlin helicopters will be fitted with new state of the art technology under a £750 million contract announced today by Lord Drayson, the Defence Procurement Minister.   

British soldiers serving in southern Iraq have donated a third of their week's food to local people in recognition of the Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha. Troops from the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards battlegroup, ...

DEFENCE Procurement Minister Lord Drayson announced today (Fri 13 Jan) that MoD is investing in advanced computerised training systems to help the Royal Navy maximise the combat effectiveness of existing major surface...

The MOD has published the latest release of ongoing monitoring of the mortality of 1990/1991 Gulf Veterans. The figures cover the period 1 April 1991 to 31 December 2005. The key findings are:   

The world class care provided to injured service personnel was praised by Defence Secretary John Reid during a visit to the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) at Headley Court today.   

Following today's meeting with French Defence Minister, Madame Michele Alliot-Marie, Defence Secretary John Reid said:   

The dangers of military action in Afghanistan pale in comparison to the risks Britain would face if the international community allowed the country to become a sanctuary for international terrorism again, the Defence...

Victoria Cross (VC) holder Private Johnson Beharry yesterday (Thursday) dedicated new and improved accommodation for soldiers at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) to VC holders.   

The Under Secretary of State for Defence, Don Touhig MP, has announced the outcome of the competition, launched in September 2005, to find a new Chief Executive of the Met Office.   

New Chief Executive Appointed On Future Aircraft Carrier Project Peter McIntosh, Managing Director of VT Shipbuilding, has been appointed to head the Alliance Management Team on the MoD's Future Aircraft Carrier...

The 4th Armoured Brigade, currently based in Osnabruck and Munster garrisons in Germany, will return to Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire by 2008/09, Defence Secretary John Reid announced today.   

Commando Engineers from 59 Independent Commando Engineers Squadron, North Devon, and 42 Commando Royal Marines, part of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines, Plymouth, return this week from the earthquake disaster region...

The majority of Met Office weather forecasts will now be produced in Exeter, while Aberdeen will maintain a key role in providing services to the marine community, Defence Minister Don Touhig announced today.   

HMS Daring, the first of the Royal Navy's new Type 45 destroyers, was officially launched today by the Countess of Wessex at BAE Systems' Scotstoun shipyard in Glasgow.   

Security in Afghanistan cannot be achieved by military means alone - economic development, good governance and the rule of law will all contribute to a lasting security environment, the Armed Forces Minister Adam...

Commando Engineers from North Devon and Commando Royal Marines from Plymouth returned today from the earthquake disaster region of Bagh in Pakistan where they built shelters to replace schools and health centres...

A joint operation involving ships from the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary has resulted in the seizure of some three and a half tonnes of cocaine from a cargo ship in the south-west Caribbean. The drugs would...

A £40m contract to deliver the Anti-Structures Munition, a new shoulder-launched weapon which will allow the British infantry to more precisely and safely defeat hardened structures such as buildings or...

It is requested that the following senior appointment is released to the Press for publication not before Tuesday 7 February 2006:   

Admiral Sir Jonathon Band KCB is to assume the appointment of First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff on 7 February 2006. He succeeds Admiral Sir Alan West GCB DSC ADC who was appointed on 17 September 2002...

The 'unsung heroes' who maintain and fly the RAF's Fleet of Chinook helicopters play a vital role in modern military operations, the Armed Forces Minister, Adam Ingram, said today.   

The British four-man bobsleigh at the Winter Olympics in Turin will have an all-military crew, it was announced today. It will comprise three Royal Marines and an RAF airman.   

Kenya and the UK have renewed a highly-valued agreement which allows British soldiers to conduct essential training in Kenyan Forces training areas, the Armed Forces Minister Adam Ingram announced today.   

NATO must press on with its transformation if it is to survive in the future and the NATO Response Force is to be a success, UK Defence Secretary John Reid said today.   

British Royal Air Force aircraft will enhance air surveillance at the Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy on behalf of NATO.   

Veterans' Minister, Don Touhig, said at the time of Nicholas Swarbrick's funeral (believed to be the last member of the Merchant Navy to have served in WW1):   

150 Royal Marines Commandos were today making final preparations at their barracks in Devon before leaving for Helmand, Afghanistan tomorrow (14 February 2006).   

Secretary of State for Defence, John Reid, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, have announced that the proceeds raised from the Trafalgar Coin will help fund the new Armed Forces Memorial in Staffordshire...

DEFENCE PROCUREMENT Minister Lord Drayson today named three companies selected by the MoD to take part in the next stage of a project to provide a new fleet of naval support vessels.   

The MOD has signed a contract with National Air Traffic Services (En Route) plc to provide an en route Air Traffic Control facility to the Ministry of Defence until 2021, Minister for Defence Procurement Lord Drayson...

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...

An above inflation pay rise for every member of the Armed Forces was announced by Defence Secretary John Reid today.   

A new contract that will transform the way in which logistics support is provided to the Armed Forces' largest helicopter has been awarded to the Boeing Company by the Ministry of Defence.   

A canine detection team has been drafted in to help sniff out landmines in parts of Africa.   

The publication today of the Ministry of Defence's latest Armed Forces manning figures show that the UK Armed Forces are currently at 98.3 percent Full Time Trained Strength.   

The Royal Navy has taken delivery of a world class new naval sonar system five months ahead of schedule, Defence procurement Minister Lord Drayson announced today.   

The Public Affairs Committee report into Military Readiness describes the MoD's system for defining measuring and reporting readiness as 'sophisticated'. The report was welcomed by Armed Forces Minister, the Rt ...

The nation will say thank-you to its veterans this summer with the launch of Britain's annual Veterans Day. Veterans' Minister Don Touhig announced today that young and old will join together on June 27 for a national...

The MoD has donated a piece of land in Aldershot for a new hostel that will provide ex-service personnel with temporary accommodation and help them find new jobs, Under Secretary of State for Defence, Don Touhig...

Improvements in Army training will continue with the establishment in April 2007 of a new Army Training and Recruitment Staff Leadership School (ASLS) in Pirbright, Surrey, Minister for the Armed Forces, Adam Ingram...

The Ministry of Defence has made progress in minimising the risk to UK Armed Forces from so-called 'friendly-fire' incidents, according to the National Audit Office (NAO) report 'Progress in Combat Identification...

New logistic support arrangements for the MoD's fleet of Merlin helicopters will increase the numbers of aircraft available to the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force, Minister for the Armed Forces Adam Ingram announced...

Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz jetted into Downing Street this morning to thank UK troops involved in the humanitarian relief effort following the devastating earthquake in Pakistan last year.   

A landmark agreement between the UK and French Governments on cooperation on aircraft carriers was signed in Innsbruck today by UK Defence Secretary John Reid, and French Defence Minister Madame Michele Alliot-Marie...

John Reid challenged his EU colleagues today to improve strategic airlift capability across Europe.   

Statistics released today by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show the rate of fatal and major injuries in the construction industry is reducing.   

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today published the national statistics on work related injuries and ill health for 2004/2005. These figures show progress on occupational ill health and the number of RIDDOR...

The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has today published the latest statistics on workplace injury and work-related ill-health in Great Britain. 'Health and Safety Statistics 2004/05' presents the top-level statistics...

The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has today published the latest statistics on workplace injury and work-related ill-health in Great Britain. 'Health and Safety Statistics 2004/05' presents the top-level statistics...

Speaking from the Health and Safety Commission's (HSC) Stakeholder Conference in London yesterday, Bill Callaghan, Chair of the HSC, passed on to colleagues the sad news of George Brumwell's death. George Brumwell...

Speaking from the Health and Safety Commission's (HSC) Stakeholder Conference in London yesterday, Bill Callaghan, Chair of the HSC, passed on to colleagues the sad news of George Brumwell's death. George Brumwell...

A serious injury to a young warehouse employee has prompted the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to emphasise a number of important safety issues to employers in the warehousing and commercial storage sectors. ...

A new database expanding and updating existing information on important Court judgments in repetitive strain injury (RSI) cases, will be of direct and immediate benefit to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) who...

Justin McCracken, Acting Chief Executive of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), said today in response to the tragic incident in North Yorkshire earlier this week: "On behalf of HSE I would like to express my...

New regulations to replace the Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 1992 have been laid before Parliament. The Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005 will become law on 6 April 2006.   

A one million pound fund available to small businesses that show a commitment to improving worker involvement in health and safety has been opened by Bill Callaghan, Chair of the Health and Safety Commission (HSC...

New health and safety qualifications aimed at people working in farming have been recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA). A Health and Safety Executive (HSE) initiative, vocational qualifications...

The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) today published its tenth progress report on recommendations made following Public Inquiries into the Southall and Ladbroke Grove rail incidents and Joint Inquiry into Train...

Geoffrey Podger today joins the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as it's Chief Executive. Previously at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) he is committed to the promotion of sensible health and safety ...

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today published its initial draft simplification plan, as part of its commitment to deliver the wider better regulation agenda, on its website. We want to know what you think...

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published further guidance on Whole Body Vibration (WBV). The guide, "Whole Body Vibration: The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005" gives advice to employers ...

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today published a report on the investigation into a major explosion and fire at ConocoPhillips Limited's Humber Refinery on 16 April 2001. The full report is available on the...

Limehouse resident Geoffrey Podger today joins the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as it's Chief Executive. Previously at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) based in Parma, Italy, he is committed to the...

Every year nearly 2 million employees are exposed to Crystalline Silica. The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has today published a consultative document seeking comments on a proposal for a new Workplace Exposure...

"Managing employees' health and wellbeing can make a big difference to organisations' productivity and efficiency." This is the message given by Jonathan Rees, Deputy Chief Executive of the Health and Safety Executive...

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today published extensively revised and updated guidance covering the correct and safe use of vehicles at work.   

Lord Hunt, Minister responsible for health and safety at work, today called on local authorities to ensure that they make worker involvement a key element of their health and safety work programme for 2006/7. His...

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...

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...

Alarming figures released today by the Health and Safety Executive reveal that 21 workers died in workplace incidents in the North West in manufacturing, construction, agriculture and the services sector between...

The majority of resolutions to make business improvements this year will not stand the test of time according to an opinion survey released today by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as part of its Better Business...

The Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) manufacturing sector has announced a 'best practice' conference on rehabilitation and managing sickness absence among employees in manufacturing industries.   

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and inspectors from the London Borough of Brent along with occupational hygienists and mechanical engineering specialist from the London Borough of Brent will be visiting 19...

The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) is today reminding the public and businesses that there are only two weeks left of the public consultation period on possible amendments to asbestos legislation. The consultation...

Construction company proprietor Wayne Davies of A & E Buildings, based in Knighton, Powys, was today sentenced to an 18-month custodial sentence following a prosecution brought by the Crown Prosecution Service (...

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) confirmed today that it is to produce a report on health and safety issues relating to significant energy sources and technologies, as a contribution to the Government's Energy...

Over 1,000 construction workers fracture a bone or dislocate a bone every year. This February, as part of an initiative to reduce the number of slips and trips on construction sites, Health and Safety Executive (...

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today signed a ground-breaking partnership agreement with EEF, the manufacturers' organisation, to promote effective health and safety management across manufacturing industries...

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath yesterday underlined the cost of sickness absence to the British economy. The latest estimate puts the cost to the economy at around £12 billion per year, with absenteeism in the...

Following its successful prosecution of Omni-Pac (UK) Ltd, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reminds everyone of the dangers of asbestos.   

"The safety of patients and staff is paramount," Lord Hunt, Minister for health and safety said today. "The costs of getting it wrong are unacceptable, both morally and economically."   

"If you see it - sort it" is the message from Stephen Williams, the Chief Inspector of Construction at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), as construction inspectors begin a nationwide inspection programme targeting...

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...

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...

AMENDED VERSION   

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) yesterday served two summonses on Corus UK Ltd for breaches of health and safety law, following the conclusion of its investigation into the explosion at Blast Furnace 5 at ...

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today issued a reminder to companies working with radiation on the importance of protection control measures, including basic monitoring. The reminder follows the conclusion...

"Stress is the main cause of sickness absence in the public sector," Geoffrey Podger, Chief Executive of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), will today tell Human Resource Directors in the police service, "but...

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today issued precautionary advice to operators of fuel storage sites following the publication of a progress report by the Buncefield Major Incident Investigation Board on the...

New service to reduce estimated £10 billion cost to UK economy   

Today, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced the revised Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations would be implemented in Spring 2007. The Regulations will revise and bring together provisions...

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today launches new resources for employers to help them involve workers in health and safety management. Published as part of a new "worker involvement" website the tools provide...

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, minister responsible for health and safety, today announced the 13 award winners from the third round of the Workers' Safety Adviser (WSA) Challenge Fund. The aim of the fund is to increase...

Health and Safety Executive's construction division invite property developers to a free half-day training event. The seminar, which aims to provide construction clients with an understanding of the health and ...

EU Commissioner, Dr Joe Borg, today visited Fleetwood to talk to the local fishing industry about the challenges faced by the fisheries sector in the North West and about local plans to develop the industry.

A national implementation group is being set up to ensure that the largest ever reforms to NHS dentistry, which are being implemented from 1 April, deliver their intended benefits, announced Health Minister Rosie...

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Scottish tourism industry led framework mapping the direction of Scottish tourism for the next decade.

To create an ICT Shared Infrastructure/Service Centre which will standardise and bring together the delivery of agreed core IT and communications services for participating public sector organisations.

* Competition problems confirmed: - Annual Percentage Rates (APRs) on average 10 to 20 per cent too high.1 - Consumer detriment at least £55 million a year, maybe significantly

The Ministry of Defence has today announced the award of a contract to AgustaWestland for the Integrated Merlin Operational Support (IMOS) programme, part of the wider Defence Logistics Transformation Programme, ...

On 12 January I announced that to allow business and enforcers more time for preparation, we would defer the coming into force date of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 by means of an Order, under article...

My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary (Mr. Jack Straw) and Sir John Grant (UK Permanent Representative to the EU) represented the UK at the General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) in Brussels...

Today I am pleased to announce the launch of the consultation on new proposals to update the topic selection process for the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence's work programme. As NICE's role...

The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 makes provision for the use of animals for education and training. In considering project licence applications for education and training, the Home Office defines education...