The hugely important role of the Foreign Office's Science and Innovation Network in building partnerships between British scientists and scientific communities around the world will be highlighted today by Foreign...

The Foreign Secretary had a meeting with Javier Solana today. Following the meeting she said:

The PMOS told the lobby that the Russian agenda for the Summit covered global energy security, education, the fight against infectious diseases and a range of international issues. The Russians, at our request,had...

Asked if, given the impasse on Iran, it was wise to publish the incentive package, the PMOS replied that what was important was that the matter went back to the UN with a clear message, and that the UN...

Asked what was the UK going to do with regards to North Korea, the PMOS said that it was a matter now for the UN, and that was the best place for those discussions to take place. The important...

Asked if the UK Government had had any contact with the Israeli Government, and what were the views on the bombing of Beirut Airport, the PMOS replied that we were in constant contact with the Israeli Government...

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) told journalists that the Iraqi Government had announced today that it was taking responsibility for Al Muthana province, which we had forecast and which had happened...

Asked if there was any change in Lord Levy's status, the PMOS said that there was not. Asked if there had been any approach to either No10 or the Prime Minister about the investigation, the PMOS replied that as...

Asked if anyone at Downing Street had been approached by the police, the PMOS said that he wasn't giving a running commentary on the police investigation. He would not comment on any other police investigation and...

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Lord Levy, Iraq, Middle East, North Korea, Iran and G8

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Middle East and Lord Levy

UK Marine and Fisheries Minister Ben Bradshaw has urged countries around the world to stop destructive fishing practices that damage seamounts and other deep sea environments.

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Plans to strengthen the operation of the UK's National Contact Point (NCP) for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises were announced today by Ian McCartney, Minister of State for Trade, Investment and...

The Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI's) Global Watch Service (GWS), which helps UK businesses benefit from the technical expertise of leading countries around the world, launched its 2005-2006 Annual Report...

The Foreign Office revised its travel advice for Lebanon following the Israeli air attacks on sites throughout Lebanon on 13 July

The UK will work with others to deliver on the promises made at last year's G8 summit, Tony Blair has insisted at the launch of a new development White Paper.

The Chancellor has today announced to the House of Commons the appointments of Tim Besley and Andrew Sentance to the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).

Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown today hailed the continued success of the Government's 10-year framework on investment in science and innovation, with good progress reported across-the-board from schools...

The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and the Board of the Environment Agency (EA) today have received and endorsed publication of the initial report by the independent Major Incident Investigation Board appointed...

Radical reform of the legal aid system was set in motion today as the Lord Chancellor opened consultations on implementing sweeping changes to the way Government buys legal advice on behalf of the public.

The mining landscape of Cornwall and West Devon has become a World Heritage Site, following a decision by the World Heritage Committee, Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell announced today.

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We are holding a special webchat with Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks on Thursday where he will be answering your questions on the Review.

Iraqi authorities in Al Muthanna, South-East Iraq, today officially took on responsibility for security in their province at a ceremony in the capital, As Samawah.

Defra is reminding all dry cleaners who don't yet have a 'permit to operate' that there are less than four months to go to the 31 October 2006 deadline when applications must reach local councils. If they miss the...

Good progress has been made in identifying the root causes of the Buncefield incident, according to the initial report by the investigators out today.

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The report presents the findings of a review into the operation of the Skills for Business Network (SfBN) in Scotland

The Ministry of Defence and Swan Hunter have mutually agreed to close the contract for the Landing Ship Dock (Auxiliary) (LSD(A)) which has experienced considerable cost growth. The Ministry of Defence has reached...

Tests results on farms on the Aire, Derwent and the Wharfe river systems have proved negative and it is now possible to move live fish to other fish farms located on the same river system.

The Government's Office for Disability Issues (ODI) has today published its first Annual Report to the Prime Minister, detailing the progress that is being made towards realising the Government's ambitious vision...

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Following the Written Ministerial Statement of 12 December 2005 about serious offences allegedly committed by persons entitled to diplomatic immunity during 2004 (Official Report, col. WS 105), the Foreign and Commonwealth...

I wish to inform the House of developments in the Landing Ship Dock (Auxiliary) (LSD(A)) programme. The Ministry of Defence has reached a full and final settlement for the closure, by mutual agreement, of its contract...

Asked whether the Prime Minister would discuss Canadian troop levels in Afghanistan with the Canadian Prime Minister, the PMOS said that we welcomed the fact that Canada was playing a role in Afghanistan but Canadian...

Asked to comment on Lord Levy's arrest, the PMOS said that it was a matter for the Labour Party. Asked whether the Prime Minister had spoken to Lord Levy today, the PMSO said not as far as he was aware....

Asked what the hope was for getting bail and whether it would be in the US or UK, the PMOS said that bail, as it would be here, was fundamentally a decision for the court to take. The Attorney General...

The PMOS reminded journalists that the government had been carrying out a fundamental review of government expenditure and the Treasury would publish the first results of that tomorrow. This would include a joint...

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) told journalists that the Prime Minister had spoken to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh this afternoon about yesterday's bomb attacks. Prime Minister Singh had said that...

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Mumbai Terrorist Attacks, Fundamental Spending Review, Natwest Three, Lord Levy and the Canadian Prime Minister

The provisions of paragraphs 1 and 2 of schedule 2 to the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires the Secretary of State to set and meet a timetable for the majority of planning cases decided by the Secretary...

The Government are committed to ensuring that by 2008 no one will wait for more than 18 weeks from GP referral to hospital treatment. Reducing waiting times for diagnostics is central to delivering the 18 week pathway...

I am today laying before Parliament, with the Comptroller and Auditor General, the annual report and accounts for 2004-05 for the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority. It is being laid before the Scottish Parliament...

Following the written ministerial statement of the former Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for Blackburn (Mr. Straw), about serious offences allegedly committed...

The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive has the laudable aim of minimising the environmental impact of waste electrical and electronic equipment by restricting the amount of hazardous substances...

Ann Abraham, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, today criticises a number of government departments for taking a negative and defensive approach to her investigations. In her 2005-06 annual report, ...

Two of the English climate change champions will today join Environment Minister Ian Pearson to speak at a major youth summit on climate change.