A new report released today by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) shows measures used to reduce salmonella contamination on layer flock holdings appear to be working.

A report into the consultation responses

Asked whether the Home Office knew about the raid beforehand, the PMOS said that all the appropriate agencies were informed and involved but he would not get into the process. Asked whether the Prime Minister knew...

Asked what the Prime Minister thought about an amnesty on immigrants, the PMOS said that there were no plans for an amnesty. Asked why Liam Byrne had asked officials to look at it, the PMOS said that he had been...

Asked whether the Prime Minister was aware of what the 53 cases were, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that his understanding was these were cases that arose under the provisions of the 1997 Crime...

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Life Sentencing, Immigrant Amnesty and Forest Gate

Copies of responses recieved for the consultation paper entitled; Strengthening Judicial Independence in a Modern Scotland

Scottish Executive Response to the UK Energy Review

'THE CITY AS THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL CENTRE: RISKS & OPPORTUNITIES'

New guidance to ensure any lessons following a domestic violence homicide are learnt, and action to protect others at risk is taken, was published today for consultation by Home Office Minister Baroness Scotland...

The dedication and innovation of police volunteers was celebrated today when special constables and support staff received awards for their contribution to policing in communities.

Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker announced today (Wednesday 14 June 2006) that methylamphetamine, or 'crystal meth', will be re-classified as a Class A drug.

Police, customs officers and public agencies seized a record £96 million from criminals last financial year, 2005-2006, Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker announced today.

Richard Gillingwater, currently Chief Executive of the Shareholder Executive, will take on a new role as Chair of the Shareholder Executive from September 2006. The Government will now recruit a successor to Richard...

The Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC) launches its Report on Welfare labelling today.

The Honourable Dominic Asquith CMG has been appointed to be Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq in succession to Mr William Patey CMG who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment...

Mr Jamie Bowden OBE has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain in succession to Mr Robin Lamb who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Bowden will take up...

Life sentences, nuclear energy and climate change were on the agenda at this week's PMQs. You can read the transcript of today's session, or watch the broadcast again, on our website.

The OFT's Scambusters team is heading for Eastbourne to give advice to shoppers as part of a major consumer awareness campaign in East Sussex.

Asked if the Prime Minister would take part in the European Council group photo on Thursday evening if it clashed with the England Football team's game against Trinidad & Tobago, the PMOS said that the Prime...

Asked if the Prime Minister was upset with the Attorney General for expressing his concerns about John Reid's comments yesterday concerning sentencing, the PMOS said absolutely not. There were different roles within...

Asked if the Prime Minister still backed the Police 101% after the statements today of the individuals arrested in Forest Gate, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that that the Prime Minister...

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

The Queen has been pleased to approve that Sir Anthony (Philip Gilson) Hughes be sworn of Her Majesty's most honourable Privy Council on his appointment as Lord Justice of Appeal.

The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Knighthood be conferred upon Stephen John Irwin, Esq, QC on his appointment as a Justice of the High Court.

The Prime Minister has re-appointed Professor Sara Selwood to the Board of the National Portrait Gallery with effect from 21 May 2006 for a period of four years.

A new drive to reduce the suicide rates in young men was launched today by Health Minister Rosie Winterton. Speaking to mark Men's Mental Health week, she published a report outlining the findings of three pilots...

Today's labour market figures show that:

Pay growth steady in year to April 2006

Rate up to 74.7% in 3 months to April 2006

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Carbon Neutral-energy efficiency, Sir Richard Mottram-intelligence, Prime Minister Olmert, Anti social behaviour and Climate Change

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Middle East Peace Process, Lenient Judges, Leadership, Anti Social Behaviour, Sir Ian Blair and Afghanistan

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: OECD Report and Sentencing

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Forest Gate, Unduly Lenient Sentences and Football

Removal of the application of special Parliamentary procedure to transport related projects

Summary of responses to the consultation exercise: Proposals for a New Approach to Delivering Public Transport Infrastructure Developments.

My right honourable friends the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary have today written to our Montenegrin counterparts, formally recognising Montenegro as an independent sovereign state. This follows a legitimate...

The Department has published for consultation proposals for a new higher education research assessment and funding system after 2008.On 22 March, my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced the...

I have set the Government Decontamination Service (GDS) the following Performance Targets for 2006-07.To strengthen relationships with specialist suppliers byAgreeing suppliers' work programmes by 30 March 2007Testing...

My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister and I have today written to our Montenegrin counterparts, formally recognising Montenegro as an independent sovereign state. This follows a legitimate, free and fair referendum...

On 17 July 2003, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry announced the Government's response for England to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) report "The control of entry regulations and...

The Government are today launching a consultation on implementing its manifesto commitment to make paid leave for bank and public holidays additional to the existing four-week statutory entitlement. Up to 2 million...

The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council was held on 1 June in Luxembourg. The Minister with Responsibility for Disabled People, my hon. Friend the Member for Stirling (Anne McGuire), represented...

Tony Blair spoke of the "courage and resolution" of the Jewish people at a ceremony to mark the 350th anniversary of their resettlement in England.

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.

Diabetes is a long term and progressive condition with potentially devastating consequences for health. Over 170,000 people in Scotland have been diagnosed with diabetes and it is believed that many thousands more...

The Department of Health will today lead a cross-Government exercise to test preparations for a pandemic influenza outbreak.

New figures from the DTI today [WEDS] show the value of South East firms who have enjoyed support from the Manufacturing Advisory Service over the past year has been boosted by more than £3.5m.

Figures from the DTI's Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) today [WEDS] show it has added £69m of value to the firms who have come to it for help over the past year.