EU Sakharov Prize winner Oswaldo Paya last week launched the All Cubans Programme (Programa Todos Cubanos) on the future of Cuba. The proposals - the fruit of consultations among Cubans at grassroots level through...

Competition investigation resolved

The Dartford - Thurrock Crossing on the M25, Britain's busiest motorway, is to be subject to a full-scale live emergency exercise on Sunday 11 June between 1am and 6am to test the emergency response to a major incident...

In the last few days Tony Blair gave a major speech on 21st century energy policy, visited a transformed London housing estate and wrote to his ministers to spell out their future challenges.

Secretary of State for Trade and Industry Alistair Darling today announced the appointment of five new members of the Small Business Investment Taskforce (SBIT).

Mr Timothy Barrow LVO, MBE has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Ukraine in succession to Mr Robert Brinkley CMG who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Barrow will take up...

Asked if the bill was coming back unchanged, the PMOS said that the Department for Education and Skills had announced the committee stage amendments....

Asked when journalists could expect the pensions white paper, the PMOS said that he would be able to guide them better on Monday, but he thought it would be the back end of the week....

Asked if Downing Street had a view or any optimism about the formation of the next Iraqi government, the PMOS said that he would not get into a running commentary about the formation process. Clearly, however, the...

Asked by Channel 4 how many government contracts Techclean had to clean government buildings, the PMOS said that departments had their own individual contracts. What was more important, which if Channel 4 had given...

Asked what the Deputy Prime Minister would be doing in Helsinki, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said it was all part of the run up to the Finnish EU presidency in June. Asked whether the Deputy Prime...

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Deputy Prime Minister, Home Office Cleaners, Iraq, Pensions and the Education Bill

The Competition Commission (CC) has announced that it will now publish its provisional findings report on the classified directory advertising services market in June.

The structure of local NHS organisations is being reorganised following a series of local consultations with patients and staff. The changes will help the NHS implement a series of reforms to make sure health services...

The purpose of this research was to explore and assess a wide range of potential improvements to public transport for disabled people

The purpose of this research was to explore and assess a wide range of potential improvements to public transport for disabled people

The purpose of this research was to explore and assess a wide range of potential improvements to public transport for disabled people

The purpose of this research was to explore and assess a wide range of potential improvements to public transport for disabled people

The purpose of this research was to explore and assess a wide range of potential improvements to public transport for disabled people

The purpose of this research was to explore and assess a wide range of potential improvements to public transport for disabled people

The purpose of this research was to explore and assess a wide range of potential improvements to public transport for disabled people

The purpose of this research was to explore and assess a wide range of potential improvements to public transport for disabled people

Promotional leaflet for launch of eCare Framework 1.0

Promotional leaflet for launch of eCare Framework 1.0

Code of practice to support the Joint Inspection of Children''s Services and Inspection of Social Work Services Act (Scotland) 2006

Code of practice to support the Joint Inspection of Children''s Services and Inspection of Social Work Services Act (Scotland) 2006

Islamic Relief is to receive funding of at least £0.75 million per year for the next five years from the UK Government's Department for International Development (DFID), under the terms of a new partnership...

Islamic Relief is to receive funding of at least £0.75 million per year for the next five years from the UK Government's Department for International Development (DFID), under the terms of a new partnership...

Take up of tax credits is higher than for any previous system of financial support for families according to new research published by the Government today.   

Part I: UK Government Foreign Currency Assets and Liabilities - February 2006   

Part I: UK Government Foreign Currency Assets and Liabilities - February 2006   

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown MP, today chaired the first meeting between the cross-departmental Ministerial Group on Youth Volunteering and the key stakeholders in the Government's national youth...

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown MP, today chaired the first meeting between the cross-departmental Ministerial Group on Youth Volunteering and the key stakeholders in the Government's national youth...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is today publishing its report on the UK economy, along with the UK's statement to the IMF Executive Board, which sets out the Government's response to the report.   

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, today announced a £6 million grant to the Government of Pakistan as part of the UK's assistance in the battle against the illegal international drugs trade...

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil announced today, during his state visit to the UK, that Brazil would be joining the International Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFIm) and will be contributing $...

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, today announced that he has established a new International Business Advisory Council for the UK comprising some of the world's leading business people.   

Updates for 2004-05 and earlier years for key series This release provides new estimates of financial year outturns for some key public expenditure series that are complied and published by HM Treasury as National...

The Government's economic objective is to build a strong economy and a fair society, where there is opportunity and security for all.   

Rates and allowances for Income Tax, National Insurance Contributions the Working and Child Tax Credits, Child Benefit/Guardian's Allowance, fuel duties, alcohol duties, vehicle excise duties and stamp duty land...

Rates and allowances for Income Tax, National Insurance Contributions the Working and Child Tax Credits, Child Benefit/Guardian's Allowance, fuel duties, alcohol duties, vehicle excise duties and stamp duty land...

HM Treasury, the Bank of England and the Financial Services Authority have today jointly published an updated Memorandum of Understanding for Financial Stability.   

HM Treasury, the Bank of England and the Financial Services Authority have today jointly published an updated Memorandum of Understanding for Financial Stability.   

Key stakeholders in London's financial sector are joining forces with the Government to promote London as the world's leading international financial centre. Twelve leading London markets and financial sector industry...

Measures aimed at tackling tax fraud and avoidance were announced by the Chancellor today. By protecting the tax system from abuse, these measures will ensure that everybody pays their fair share of tax.   

The Chancellor has today announced to the House of Commons the appointment of Professor David Blanchflower to the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to succeed Steve Nickell. This appointment will...

Check against Delivery   

A package of measures to encourage 16 to 19 year olds to participate in education and training was launched today by Paymaster General, Dawn Primarolo, Minister for Employment and Welfare Reform, Margaret Hodge, ...

Chris Martin, currently a senior civil servant in HM Treasury's Finance and Industry Directorate, has been appointed Head of Communications at HM Treasury.   

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, today announced that he has appointed Sir David Cooksey to lead a review to build agreement on the best institutional arrangements for the new single fund for health...

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, today set out details of the new office of Charity and Third Sector Finance, to be based in the Treasury and foreshadowed in the Budget last week.   

The Treasury has appointed Claudia Arney as the new Director of its Enterprise and Growth Unit, following a full external competition. Claudia is currently Global Director of Product Development in the Investment...

UK OFFICIAL HOLDINGS OF INTERNATIONAL RESERVES:   

In his Budget statement, the Chancellor set out decisions to build a strong and strengthening economy to invest in Britain's future.   

CORRECTED VERSION   

CORRECTED VERSION   

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, and Secretary of State for International Development, Hilary Benn, committed today that the UK Government would spend at least $15 billion, or £8.5 billion, on...

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, and Secretary of State for International Development, Hilary Benn, committed today that the UK Government would spend at least $15 billion, or £8.5 billion, on...

The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Des Browne, today announced that money from the Financial Inclusion Fund would be made available to support a new Financial Inclusion Taskforce campaign.   

Check against delivery   

The Financial Secretary to the Treasury, John Healey MP, today presented to the House of Commons the Main Supply Estimates for 2006-07. Supply Estimates seek parliamentary authority for departmental spending plans...

Part I: UK Government Foreign Currency Assets and Liabilities - April 2006   

The Queen is pleased to approve the appointment as Non-Executive Directors to the Bank of England's Court of Directors of:   

The 2006 edition of Public Expenditure Statistical Analyses (PESA) is published today as a Command Paper (Cm 6811). PESA is an annual compendium of statistical data on public expenditure, covering both outturns ...

Launching the Committee's Annual Report for 2005 today (Thursday), Sir Alistair Graham is to pledge that the Committee will continue to press for changes to the system for inquiries into allegations of breaches ...

Launching the Committee's Annual Report for 2005 today (Thursday), Sir Alistair Graham is to pledge that the Committee will continue to press for changes to the system for inquiries into allegations of breaches ...

The Committee welcomes the belated but positive response by the Government to its repeated warnings about the inadequacies of the present system for advising Ministers on potential conflicts of interest and investigating...

The Committee welcomes the belated but positive response by the Government to its repeated warnings about the inadequacies of the present system for advising Ministers on potential conflicts of interest and investigating...

The OFT has decided to refuse the application for a consumer credit licence of a Wiltshire motor dealer, Devizes Motor Company Limited, which trades under the name of Pickwick Car Centre.   

The OFT yesterday, 27 February, issued an interim measures direction to the London Metal Exchange (LME) to prevent LME from extending the hours of trading on its electronic trading platform, LME Select. The OFT ...

Legislation is needed to protect consumers using credit card cheques, says the OFT in its response to the DTI consultation paper on credit card cheques (see note 1).   

Issued by the Payment Systems Task Force, chaired by the Office of Fair Trading   

A company distributing misleading premium rate scratchcard promotions, which charged consumers up to £9 to discover what they had 'won' has been stopped, following action by the OFT.   

Robert Bosch Ltd's Bosch Car Service (BCS) code of practice has completed Stage One of the OFT Consumer Codes Approval Scheme, which aims to promote and safeguard consumer interests. The code's membership consists...

Robert Bosch Ltd's Bosch Car Service (BCS) code of practice has completed Stage One of the OFT Consumer Codes Approval Scheme, which aims to promote and safeguard consumer interests. The code's membership consists...

The SafeBuy Consumer Code of Practice has successfully completed the first stage of the OFT's Consumer Codes Approval Scheme.   

The OFT has accepted commitments from Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) clearing the way for a new afternoon or evening newspaper to be distributed to London commuters.   

The OFT is issuing this statement in order to clarify the position in relation to the interim measures direction issued to the London Metal Exchange on 27 February.   

The OFT is warning UK householders to beware of a group of Dutch salesmen who are denying consumers their rights in their sales of kitchenware on consumers' doorsteps.   

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).   

The OFT has issued High Court proceedings against Magno-Pulse Limited, and its officers Derek and Wendy Price. It is seeking an injunction against them under the Control of Misleading Advertisements Regulations ...

The former directors of an inventions promotion company have been warned as to their future conduct after the company ceased trading without resolving the OFT's concerns over its advertising, contract terms and ...

The OFT has today signalled its intention to refer the market for the supply of groceries by retailers in the UK to the Competition Commission for more detailed investigation, and has published its analysis of the...

The OFT will issue a fresh draft Opinion for consultation on the compatibility of newspaper and magazine distribution agreements with competition law. This decision follows an internal review, requested by senior...

Black cab manufacturer LTI Limited has stepped in to explain that its dealers can use non-LTI approved spare parts following a complaint made to the OFT.   

Supermarkets offering grocery shopping online have agreed to give customers better price information, following action by the OFT.   

Supermarkets offering grocery shopping online have agreed to give customers better price information, following action by the OFT.   

Shoppers in Swansea are being targeted by the OFT with advice on shoppers' rights as part of a major consumer awareness campaign.   

The OFT has decided to make prohibition orders against two West London estate agents, Christopher Taylor and Harunur Rashid, banning them from engaging in estate agency work. The decision will not come into effect...

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) and the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) are to produce an action plan, published by the end of April, setting out how they believe they can deliver benefits to consumers and firms...

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) and the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) are to produce an action plan, published by the end of April, setting out how they believe they can deliver benefits to consumers and firms...

The OFT has decided to release TV Eye from some of the commitments it gave in 2005 regarding its media agency registration and credit listing business (see press release 93/05). TV Eye, which was the first undertaking...

The OFT will continue its study into the Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme (PPRS), the system used by the UK Department of Health to control the price of branded drugs prescribed in the NHS.   

OFT sets out tips for consumers following judgment   

OFT sets out tips for consumers following judgment   

Ann Pope has been appointed to be the first head of OFT's new competition Preliminary Investigation Unit (PIU).   

OFT publishes its Annual Plan 2006-07   

The OFT today referred the anticipated acquisition by Safenet Inc of nCipher plc to the Competition Commission (CC).   

The OFT has rejected an application for a credit licence for Romford based car retailer Multilink Trade Limited.   

A mobile phone company based in Bexley has had its application for a consumer credit licence refused by the OFT.   

The OFT has today launched a market study to look in depth at the payment protection insurance (PPI) sector. The study follows a super-complaint from Citizens Advice (CitA) to which OFT responded on 8 December 2005...

The OFT has imposed financial penalties on a number of companies that agreed to fix the prices of and share the market for the supply of stock check pads in the UK (see note 1).   

OFT sets threshold for intervention   

ISSUED BY THE PAYMENT SYSTEMS TASK FORCE, CHAIRED BY THE OFFICE OF FAIR TRADING   

The OFT has made a Warning Order against Newcastle estate agent Barry Davis, a former Company Secretary and Managing Director of the now liquidated Blandford Estates NE Limited, that if he repeats certain specified...

The OFT has refused to renew the consumer credit licence of a Glaswegian car dealer.   

The OFT has refused an application for a consumer credit licence from a home improvements business based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.   

Two Tynemouth estate agents have been required to change their conduct and be more transparent in their dealings with consumers, following action by the OFT.   

The OFT has revoked the consumer credit licence of a motor dealer based in Southampton.   

New guidelines to deliver greater transparency and better information gathering for OFT cases   

The OFT has today published new interim arrangements for informal advice and pre-notification contacts on proposed mergers.   

A motor dealer from Harlow has had his application for a consumer credit licence refused by the OFT.   

A motor dealer from Harlow has had his application for a consumer credit licence refused by the OFT.   

The OFT has received undertakings from the former directors of Cavendish Black Ltd and McAllister Stone Ltd, two publishing companies that were selling advertising space to small traders by making what were in the...

The OFT has received undertakings from the former directors of Cavendish Black Ltd and McAllister Stone Ltd, two publishing companies that were selling advertising space to small traders by making what were in the...

The OFT has refused an application for a consumer credit licence from a second hand car dealer in Blyth, Northumberland.   

The OFT has refused an application for a consumer credit licence from a second hand car dealer in Blyth, Northumberland.   

The Competition Commission (CC) has announced that it has accepted the OFT's advice to release LRC Products from its current undertakings. LRC Products is part of SSL International, which is the supplier of Durex...

A new fact-finding study into online shopping is launched today by the Office of Fair Trading.   

A new fact-finding study into online shopping is launched today by the Office of Fair Trading.   

Flip phones, inbuilt cameras, prepaid, contract...its easy to become confused by all the options on offer when you're in the market for a new mobile phone.   

Flip phones, inbuilt cameras, prepaid, contract...its easy to become confused by all the options on offer when you're in the market for a new mobile phone.   

OFT takes action against Magna Jewellery Limited   

OFT takes action against Magna Jewellery Limited   

The OFT has announced today that it will refer the supply of groceries by retailers in the UK to the Competition Commission (CC) for a market investigation.   

The OFT has announced today that it will refer the supply of groceries by retailers in the UK to the Competition Commission (CC) for a market investigation.   

The OFT welcomes the judgment given yesterday by the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) on the judicial review application brought by Celesio AG against the OFT's decision on the merger involving Boots Group plc ...

The OFT has today published its study on the effects of public procurement on competition in the municipal waste management sector.   

The OFT announced on 5 April at a press conference that we considered credit card default fees had been set at too high a level and set a threshold for intervention on credit card default fees for the banks. We ...

The number of households becoming homeless has dropped by 27 per cent, and those in temporary accommodation have also fallen by 2%, compared to the same period the previous year.   

Statistical Release   

Statistical Release   

A rise in people living by themselves will account for 72 per cent of annual household growth up to 2026 according to the latest household projections published today by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.   

West Northamptonshire Development Corporation (WNDC) will gain new planning powers from 6 April 2006 to enhance the regeneration of the area.   

West Northamptonshire Development Corporation (WNDC) will gain new planning powers from 6 April 2006 to enhance the regeneration of the area.   

Revised building regulations that increase energy efficiency standards for new buildings were laid in Parliament today. The new measures taken together with changes to strengthen Building Regulations in 2002 will...

Revised building regulations that increase energy efficiency standards for new buildings were laid in Parliament today. The new measures taken together with changes to strengthen Building Regulations in 2002 will...

A week-long exhibition showcasing the ground-breaking home designs in the Design for Manufacture competition - the Government's challenge to build a good quality home for a construction cost of £60,000...

Key milestones for the Home Information Pack programmes are published today, setting out what Government and industry need to do to ensure that Home Information Packs are successfully launched to consumers on 1 ...

Students residing in accommodation managed and controlled by universities and colleges of higher and further education, will benefit from the Government's drive to improve management standards of Houses in Multiple...

Students residing in accommodation managed and controlled by universities and colleges of higher and further education, will benefit from the Government's drive to improve management standards of Houses in Multiple...

Households in deprived areas and other topics   

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) has published its Sustainable Development Action Plan to highlight progress in implementing its commitment to sustainable development through its policies for creating...

Innovation by local authorities in delivering quality public services was recognised today at the seventh annual Beacon Scheme awards ceremony. The Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott, and Local Government Minister...

- support for families and first time buyers driving forward plans to making housing more affordable -   

Local Area Agreements drive improved outcomes for communities   

Professor Ronald Barham SBStJ has been appointed as a member of the Valuation Tribunal Service (VTS) for a period of three years from 1 April 2006, Local Government Minister Phil Woolas has announced.   

Local authority sponsorship of the Government Connect programme is to migrate from Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council to the North West e-Government Group, under the sponsorship of Tameside Metropolitan Borough...

The Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott, today announced a further £482 million of investment to regenerate some of England's most run down estates.   

Housing Minister Yvette Cooper will unveil more help for first time buyers alongside plans to deliver more homes that our next generation needs, this week.   

* The average council tax set by local authorities in England for 2006-07 for a Band D dwelling (occupied by two adults, including parish precepts) will be £1,268, compared with £1,214 in 2005...

Debate on local government reform was opened further today with the launch of a new web forum. The forum provides an opportunity for members of the general public to make their views known directly, as well as offering...

Capping action taken against two local authorities   

The future of service delivery to neighbourhoods is at a crucial turning point. Government, councils and service providers are facing a "make or break" moment, according to an independent report published today.   

A package of measures to increase carbon savings through the planning system and through the work of local authorities was announced today as part of the Government's Climate Change Programme Review.   

A package of measures to increase carbon savings through the planning system and through the work of local authorities was announced today as part of the Government's Climate Change Programme Review.   

Details of how the new Shared Equity Taskforce plans to extend the opportunities for young people to get a first step on the housing ladder have been unveiled today.   

New proposals to drive up water efficiency in new and existing homes will be the focus of a consultation to be issued this Summer.   

Statistical Release   

Fire Minister Jim Fitzpatrick today announced that ODPM had let a contract for a new multi-million pound digital radio communications system that will help provide a modern more resilient Fire and Rescue Service...

An academy which has demonstrated the benefits of businesses and public organisations working together to improve deprived areas was today boosted by a further two-year grant from the Government.   

An academy which has demonstrated the benefits of businesses and public organisations working together to improve deprived areas was today boosted by a further two-year grant from the Government.   

Housing and Planning Minister, Yvette Cooper, today announced final allocations for a £135 million cash injection in to the planning system, with the latest allocation of the Planning Delivery Grant (PDG...

Residents of the Thames Gateway are set to benefit from a funding boost of around £15 million for transport to support new homes, announced today by Transport Minister Stephen Ladyman and Minister for ...

Statistical Release   

Inspirational projects that are making a real difference to people's lives are being invited to enter the Deputy Prime Minister's Award for Sustainable Communities 2006.   

Fifty-nine Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) that were previously poor performers on planning have turned the corner by meeting their development control targets.   

Fifty-nine Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) that were previously poor performers on planning have turned the corner by meeting their development control targets.   

Guidance on how the planning system can help preserve and enhance England's most valuable habitats was launched today by Planning Minister, Baroness Kay Andrews.   

The Council Tax (New Valuation Lists For England) Bill has received Royal Assent.   

Business growth in areas which have a long-standing dearth of inward investment and high levels of unemployment shortage was today boosted by the announcement of the second round of the Local Enterprise Growth Initiative...

26 specific grants to be included from 07/08 -   

Local authorities should appoint a councillor or officer to act as a champion to help individuals and groups play a greater role in shaping their communities by engaging with the planning process, ODPM Minister ...

Twenty towns around the country are to get the help of experts to accelerate the economic revival of town centres across England, Liveability Minister Baroness Andrews announced today.   

Housing Minister Yvette Cooper today set out plans for a new pilot scheme to help families in London move from temporary accommodation into settled homes.   

Fourteen more councils have asked to develop housing Private Finance Initiative (PFI) schemes to build more social rented homes as part of a drive to regenerate their local communities.   

New powers to improve management of private rented sector properties through licensing, to bring long-term empty homes back into use, and to improve the health and safety of occupants in dwellings, have come into...

The latest national framework setting out a vision of the Fire and Rescue service for the next two years was published today by the Government.   

Fires cost the economy £7.03bn in 2004 according to new figures published today (date) by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.   

Government has set out today next steps to help homebuyers with the announcement by Housing Minister, Yvette Cooper, of details of a dry-run prior to introducing Home Information Packs (HIPs) on 1 June 2007.   

Statistical Release   

Councillor Steve Houghton, the Leader of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, has been appointed to the Board of the Audit Commission, Local Government Minister, Phil Woolas announced today.   

Strong housing management which improves the quality of lives of residents whilst making a major contribution to delivering sustainable communities is at the heart of a Government consultation launched today.   

Strong housing management which improves the quality of lives of residents whilst making a major contribution to delivering sustainable communities is at the heart of a Government consultation launched today.   

Changes to the planning system to restrict the expansion of out-of-town retail floorspace and to encourage improved design, were announced by Planning Minister Yvette Cooper today.   

The Government has strengthened the rules on access to council housing and homelessness assistance in England for persons from abroad.   

A review of the institutional structure for delivery of the Government's housing and regeneration programmes has been announced today.   

A review of the institutional structure for delivery of the Government's housing and regeneration programmes has been announced today.   

Lord Drayson, in his first visit to Washington as Minister for Defence Procurement, will today set out the UK's perspective of the JSF programme to the influential Senate Armed Services Committee.   

Lord Drayson, in his first visit to Washington as Minister for Defence Procurement, will today set out the UK's perspective of the JSF programme to the influential Senate Armed Services Committee.   

The latest quarterly statistics on War Pensions were published by the Ministry of Defence today.   

The latest quarterly statistics on War Pensions were published by the Ministry of Defence today.   

Defence Secretary John Reid today heaped praise on UK Forces in Mazar-e-Sharif, as the UK formally handed over responsibility of the Provincial Reconstruction to Sweden.   

Defence Secretary John Reid today heaped praise on UK Forces in Mazar-e-Sharif, as the UK formally handed over responsibility of the Provincial Reconstruction to Sweden.   

Lord Drayson, Minister for Defence Procurement, today named QinetiQ as the Preferred Bidder in a programme that will provide all subsonic aerial targets for the Armed Forces for the next 20 years.   

Lord Drayson, Minister for Defence Procurement, today named QinetiQ as the Preferred Bidder in a programme that will provide all subsonic aerial targets for the Armed Forces for the next 20 years.   

More of the Army's Armoured Vehicles are to be upgraded in response to the changing nature of the threat to our Armed Forces around the world, Armed Forces Minister Adam Ingram announced today.   

More of the Army's Armoured Vehicles are to be upgraded in response to the changing nature of the threat to our Armed Forces around the world, Armed Forces Minister Adam Ingram announced today.   

The people of Iraq have shown remarkable restraint in light of recent terrorist activities, said UK Defence Secretary John Reid as he arrived in Baghdad today.   

The people of Iraq have shown remarkable restraint in light of recent terrorist activities, said UK Defence Secretary John Reid as he arrived in Baghdad today.