Asked for a cast list for the UNICEF Soccer aid event, the PMOS said that it would comprise of the following: England celebrities: Robbie Williams, Jamie Theakston, Bradley Walsh, Jonathan Wilkes, Ben Shephard, ...

Asked why we didn't just apologise over the auction of a signed copy of the Hutton report, the PMOS said that it was a matter for the Labour party and it would be entirely wrong for him to get involved....

Asked what the Prime Minister had discussed with the President of South Africa Thabo Mbeki, the PMOS said that part of it was about the joint launch of the plan to help Southern Africa as a whole in terms of...

Asked what the Prime Minister might discuss with President Bush and what was likely to be in his speech, the PMOS said that they would discuss the Doha round of trade talks, the Middle East Peace Process, particularly...

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) told journalists that John Reid would be sending a letter to the chairman of the Home Affairs Select Committee about some of the evidence that he gave yesterday....

Tony Blair has hosted a special reception for Soccer Aid in Downing Street. We have images from the event plus more information on the important work being carried out by UNICEF.

The strength of South Africa at the moment offers "very great hope" for the whole of the continent, Tony Blair has said.

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Home Office, Washington trip, President Mbeki, other business and the UNICEF Soccer Aid event

Tony Blair was visited at Downing Street by the Nationwide Fans' Bus, which is travelling the UK collecting expressions of goodwill for the England Football team.

Consultation response by Scottish Ministers.

A deal that will enable the UK and South African film industries to work together to create top class cinema was today signed by Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell and South African Culture Minister Pallo Jordan.

A review of literature and policy on a range of sustainable development issues. Individual topics of the review are: sustainable development theory; food; procurement; consumption; green jobs and enterprise; the...

A report published today by Environment Secretary David Miliband concludes that climate change poses an immediate challenge to the European Union target of halting biodiversity loss by 2010.

The Government has published its response to the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution's 25th Report (RCEP): "Turning the Tide - Addressing the impact of Fisheries on the Marine Environment".

Asked why Jack Straw was keeping Chevening, the PMOS said that he was not. Even the Independent's political editor said their diary had been wrong. For the record it had been agreed on the day of the reshuffle that...

Asked by ITN whether Mrs Blair was going to apologise for signing a copy of the Hutton report, the PMOS said that it had been at a Labour Party related event so it would be wrong for him to comment....

Asked what the reception was about, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that it was for UNICEF/Socceraid and guests would be the Socceraid players and UNICEF representatives....

Iraq, immigration and education were on the agenda at this week's PMQs. You can watch the broadcast again here.

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Football Reception, Mrs Blair and Chevening

Justice Department circular number 4 of 2006 about the Management of Offenders Act 2005

Responses to the consultation.

Web only report accompanying Insight 31

This publication contains information on abortions by: NHS Board and local council area Age Estimated gestation Grounds for abortion Parity (ie number of preceding completed pregnancies) Method of termination Deprivation Ground E diagnosis (The diagnosis of those with a substantial risk of being seriously handicapped)

Web only report accompanying Insight 31

The report provides findings of research including a substantial review of the literature on gender inequalities in schools, information from local authorities and schools on policy and practice in relation to gender...

Keith Fryer, a sole trader trading as Capital Funding, has given undertakings to the High Court that he will not make misleading representations to home sellers.

The first national knife amnesty for over 10 years begins today as people in England and Wales are encouraged to hand over their knives to their local police.

Radical changes to the £19 billion provision of legal services - including one-stop shops for house buying and dealing with bereavement - will flow from new legislation published today which puts consumers...

The Legal Services Ombudsman and Legal Services Complaints Commissioner, Zahida Manzoor CBE, has welcomed the publication of the Government's draft Bill on the reform of legal services.

A further step towards making it easier for people to get involved in their local health services was announced by Health Minister Rosie Winterton today. A new national Patient and Public Involvement Resource Centre...

NOP survey finds 85% public backing for renewable energy

Following the verdict of unlawful killing reached today by the UK inquest into the death of James Miller in Israel in 2003, Foreign Office Minister Dr Kim Howells commented:   

Mr Tom Phillips CMG has been appointed to be Her Majesty's Ambassador to the State of Israel in succession to Mr Simon McDonald CMG who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Phillips...

The Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, said today,   

A group of Chagossians visited Diego Garcia on the final leg of their humanitarian visit to the Chagos islands on 6 April.   

Dr Howells, Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East, said today:   

The Foreign Office has revised its travel advice for Nepal. We are now advising against all but essential travel to Nepal during the current period of enhanced tension.   

Mr Edward Oakden has been appointed to be Her Majesty's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates in succession to Mr Richard Makepeace who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Oakden ...

The Foreign Office Minister Kim Howells said:   

Following today's attack in Karachi's Mishtar Park, Foreign Office Minister Dr Kim Howells has commented:   

Today Jack Straw said:   

The Foreign Office has revised its travel advice for Chad. We are now advising against all travel to Chad.   

A new website providing straightforward, factual and accessible information on the European Union was launched today by the Minister for Europe Douglas Alexander. The site is launched as initial findings from a ...

"I deplore this senseless and totally unjustified terrorist attack. I condemn those who are responsible and extend my sympathies to the families and friends of those who have been killed or wounded. It is particularly...

The Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, travels to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today. He will attend the Two Kingdom's Conference in Riyadh. The conference is an opportunity for the UK and Saudi Arabia to discuss regional...

The Foreign Office today revised its travel advice for the Solomon Ilsands. We are now advising against all but essential travel due to civil unrest in the country.   

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office today welcomed a report by the Public Accounts Committee of the House of Commons on Consular services to British nationals.   

Foreign Office Minister, Dr Kim Howells, has welcomed the outcome of yesterday's vote by the Wolesi Jirga (lower parliament) for the new Afghan Cabinet:   

Foreign Office Minister, Dr Kim Howells, has welcomed King Gyanendra of Nepal's commitment today to hand over all executive powers to the seven party alliance under a Prime Minister of their choice:   

Lord Triesman, the FCO Minister for the Overseas Territories, will make a speech in the Turks and Caicos Islands on 24 April, taking stock of the relationship between the UK and the territories.   

The Foreign Secretary today issued the following statement:   

Following Mara Yamauchi's performance in the London Marathon Sir Michael Jay, Head of the Diplomatic Service, said:   

The Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, has condemned today's bombings in the Egyptian resort of Dahab:   

Foreign Office Minister Dr Kim Howells has welcomed King Gyanendra of Nepal's announcement on 24 April that he will recall the Nepalese Parliament. The first session of the recalled Parliament will be on 28 April...

The FCO has made factual amendments to its Travel Advice for Egypt to draw attention to yesterday evening's terrorist outrage in Dahab, Egypt. However, it has not changed the level of its advice, nor is it advising...

The Foreign Secretary and International Development Secretary today expressed their concern at reports of recent attacks in Darfur, and the possible effect of these on the peace process.   

The Foreign Office today revised its travel advice for Indonesia. We are now advising avoiding the areas surrounding the volcanic Mt Merapi in Central Java.   

On 27 April 2006, the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS, also known as MI6) will begin open advertising for the first time in its 97 year history, as a means of expanding the Service to meet 21st Century challenges...

Today Jack Straw said:   

On 27 April the Belarusian authorities sentenced Alexander Milinkevich and other members of the opposition to 15 days in prison for their participation in a rally to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Chernobyl...

In response to Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn's decision to disrupt Serbia and Montenegro's (SaM) Stabilisation Association Agreement (SAA) negotiations over its non-compliance with the International Criminal...

The Foreign Office today revised its travel advice for Nepal. We are no longer advising against all but essential travel in Nepal.   

The Minister for Africa, Lord Triesman of Tottenham, and the Minister for Trade, Investment and Foreign Affairs, Mr Ian Pearson, today issued the following statement about the Darfur Peace Talks to the House of ...

The Foreign Office today revised its travel advice for East Timor. They are now advising against all but essential travel due to the potential for politically motivated violence.   

As part of the FCO's commitment to ensure a safe and successful tournament, staff at the FCO, the British Embassy in Berlin and the Consulate in Dusseldorf participated in a live exercise to test our responses to...

The Foreign Secretary, Margaret Beckett, commenting on the election of the UK to the UN Human Rights Council said:   

The Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon Margaret Beckett MP, today announced that she would be appointing a Special Representative on Climate Change.   

The UK and Mexico today signed a bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) in Vienna. This agreement will offer investors, shareholders and both governments a mechanism for bilateral protection...

Speaking on the first anniversary of the events in Andizhan, Uzbekistan, Minister for Europe Geoff Hoon said, "Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those who died in the tragic events which took place...

The United States today announced that it was moving towards normalising relations with Libya. In response to this announcement, the Foreign Secretary said:   

Geoff Hoon MP, the new Minister for Europe, will visit Berlin on Wednesday 17 May. His programme will include meetings with the German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Europe Minister Gunter Gloser.   

Following the Commission's Monitoring Reports on Romania and Bulgaria, the Minister for Europe, Geoff Hoon said:   

The FCO Minister for Africa, Lord Triesman of Tottenham and the Secretary of State for International Development, Hilary Benn, today (16 May) welcomed the adoption of UNSCR 1679 as well as the conclusions of the...

Mr Mark Canning has been appointed to be Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Union of Myanmar (Burma) in succession to Ms Vicky Bowman who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Canning will...

The Foreign Office today revised its travel advice for the Solomon Islands. We are no longer advising against all but essential travel to the Solomon Islands.   

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...

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...

The Foreign Secretary, Margaret Beckett, today welcomed confirmation of the formation of the new Government of Iraq.   

Referring to the EU declaration on the result of the 21 May Montenegrin Referendum, the Minister for Europe Geoff Hoon said:   

Foreign Office Minister Kim Howells said today:   

The Foreign Office today revised its travel advice for East Timor. We are now advising against all travel outside of the capital Dili.   

The following table sets out the key performance targets that have been set for Her Majesty's Courts Service for 2006-07. Relevant PSA Target 2006-07 PSA 1 To improve the delivery of justice by reducing the proportion...

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Margaret Beckett), my right honourable friend the Minister for Europe (Geoff Hoon) and Sir John Grant (UK Permanent Representative...

My noble and learned friend the Lord Chancellor has approved proposals for the Official Solicitor and Public Trustee (OSPT) to retire from the bulk of his existing caseload of trusts and estates work over the next...

1.7% rise in first quarter 2006

Asked whether the Prime Minister would be voting tonight, PMOS said he suspected that the Prime Minister knew, but he had not had time to check out for sure yet....

Asked whether the Prime Minister had met the Portuguese finance minister today, the PMOS said no, the report, as journalists would expect, had been received by DCMS. Asked whether the football report had come up...

Asked what was meant by the text in joint statement on Darfur saying "EU and NATO, through airlift co-ordination and training" and the phrase "we stand ready to do more", the PMOS said that the first...

Put that Des Browne had in answer to a parliamentary question yesterday said that he was not able to say when Iraqi forces would be capable of looking after security, the PMOS said that you could not just address...

Asked whether the Prime Minister had wanted to take away Dorneywood from the Deputy Prime Minister in the reshuffle, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that we had said all that we wanted to about...

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Deputy Prime Minister, Iraq, Sudan, EU Football and Education Bill

The Government, on 17 May, laid before Parliament the statutory instruments subject to the negative resolution procedure required to commence Part 7 Chapter 1 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and...

The following table list sets out the key performance targets* that have been set for Her Majesty's Courts Service for 2006-07:Copies of the HM Courts Service business plan for 2006-07 have been place in the Libraries...

This announcement covers repayment arrangements for student loans made from September 2006 onwards for borrowers who move abroad after completing their courses.Deferred fee loans will be made available in 2006-07...

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Sir John Grant (UK Permanent Representative to the EU) and I represented the UK at the General Affairs and External Relations Council...

I am pleased to announce that the first report of the Better Regulation of Over-the-counter Medicines Initiative (BROMI) was published today and has been placed in the Library. Copies are available from hon. Members...

I would like to provide an update on the issue of foreign national prisoners. As my predecessor promised, I will set out the latest information I haveon the foreign national prisoners released without consideration...

I visited Northern Uganda on 15 and16 May to look at the situation on the ground in and to discuss the conflict and other issues affecting our development partnership with President Museveni and his Foreign Minister...

On 17 May 2006, 1 visited:Wajid, the United Nations' logistics hub for the drought relief operation in Southern Somalia to which DFID has contributed £12 million; andBaidoa, the temporary seat of the Somalia...

In the July 2004 the Secretary of State for transport announced the creation of the Transport Innovation Fund (TIF). The Fund will support:the costs of smarter, innovative local transport packages that combine demand...

The Department for Transport have this morning published a progress report describing the substantial amount of work carried out in renewing and upgrading this key railway route, along with the commitments due for...

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 BST.