A consultation document on the funding formula for NHS Boards published on the Scottish Health on the Web (SHOW) website.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has discovered the UK's eighth known maternity roost of the endangered Bechstein's bat. MOD staff made the discovery whilst undertaking environmental surveys at Newtown Training Area...

Asked to comment on the Deputy Prime Minister's decision to stay at a private home on a US visit, the PMOS said that had been dealt with by the Deputy Prime Minister's Office and he had nothing further to add....

Asked to respond to the Home Affairs Committee's account of the vote for 90 day detention of people suspected of taking part in terrorism, the PMOS said that he was glad that question had been asked. He pointed ...

Asked of it wasn't time for the Government to make a statement about Afghanistan, the PMOS said that in terms of troop numbers that was a matter for the operational assessment on the ground and discussion between...

Asked for further detail on the wealth creation figures, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that these figures showed the degree of growth in the economy in the UK. Wealth creation by large companies...

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Economy, Afghanistan, 90 Days and Other business

HM The Queen has appointed Edward Thomas Henry Teague QC to be a Circuit Judge. Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer has assigned him to the Wales and Chester Circuit, ...

new blueprint to ensure the UK's Armed Forces get the best equipment at the right price was unveiled by Secretary of State for Defence, Des Browne today.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has discovered the UK's eighth known maternity roost of the endangered Bechstein's bat. MOD staff made the discovery whilst undertaking environmental surveys at Newtown Training Area...

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has become the newest member of the Tracking Mammals Partnership (TMP). Comprised of some of the UK's most important organisations for mammal conservation, the partnership is providing...

As continuing high temperatures affect much of the UK over the next few days the Highways Agency, which is responsible for motorways and major A roads in England, strongly advises drivers to take drinking water ...

A new partnership between farmers and government to shape agriculture for the next decade and beyond was set out today by David Miliband, Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Eight weeks ago, when the Prime Minister asked me to lead Defra, I was acutely conscious of how little I knew about farming. In many ways, I still am. But over the last eight weeks I have tried to listen and see...

A new partnership between farmers and government to shape agriculture for the next decade and beyond was set out today by David Miliband, Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

The Department of Health is today issuing the latest information about the numbers of known cases of Creutzfeldt Jakob disease. This includes cases of variant Creutzfeldt Jakob disease (vCJD) - the form of the disease...

The Charity Commission has today indicated that it is prepared to authorise the Wellcome Trust to enter into a guarantee in respect of liabilities arising from a bond issue worth in the region of £300-&...

The Economic Secretary, Ed Balls, today launched a consultation on the Payment Services Directive. Once agreed the directive will allow UK payment providers, such as credit card issuers, to significantly expand ...

The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has successfully completed the first stage of the OFT's Consumer Codes Approval Scheme.

A National Policing Board is to be created to drive improvements and strengthen the governance of policing in England and Wales, Home Secretary John Reid announced today.

Issued Jointly by Defra & The Natural England Partnership

As forecast, the hot sunny weather - along with pollutant emissions from the continent and locally - has contributed to high concentrations of ground level ozone since Friday over most of England and Wales, including...

NHS Employers issues support materials to help the NHS manage workforce changes

Joint DTI and HM Revenue & Customs

A summary of the main findings of a survey of needle exchange services in Scotland

The findings of a survey of needle exchange services in Scotland.

A new high-level bridge, part of a project costing £100m to boost jobs and regeneration in North Kent, was officially opened to traffic by Roads Minister, Dr Stephen Ladyman, today.

The 7th July Assistance Centre helpline will be open 24 hours a day throughout the first anniversary of the bombings in London, offering help, support or practical advice to anyone affected by last year's events...

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Experimental: 0.5% 3 monthly rise into Apr

The top UK companies are outperforming big companies from the rest of Europe, according to the 2006 Value Added Scoreboard, published today by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

Local communities are at the heart of ensuring people over 50 can live independent, active and fulfilling lives said James Purnell, Minister for Pension Reform.