Greater urgency must be injected into international climate change negotiations if the world is to face up to its responsibilities in tackling climate change, UK Environment Secretary David Miliband and German Environment...
Following days of rioting in Nuku'alofa, the capital of Tonga, Ian McCartney, Minister for Trade, Investment and Foreign Affairs, has called for calm:
Asked if Prime Minister believed that more proposals on sentencing should be decided by QMV, the PMOS said that we had always said that we are prepared to look at where it is sensible to co-operate in Europe and...
Asked if the Prime Minister would be supporting anti-bullying week, the PMOS said that that was next week, let's deal with this week....
Asked what the Prime Minister thought of the Ofcom proposals to ban junk food advertising to children, the PMOS said it was a matter for Ofcom....
Asked where we were on Trident, the PMOS said that we were exactly where we'd said we'd be. It was a process of exhaustive analysis going on and that process would go forward, but it was a step-by-step process. ...
Asked the daily question the PMOS said no. Asked if there had been any liaison between the police and No.10 regarding the inspection of diaries, the PMOS said that he answered only one question on this subject and...
Asked if there was any firm idea of when the interview would be, the PMOS said that it was a matter for Al Jazeera, just like any other interview, it would be broadcast at 6pm but Al Jazeera would be...
Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with Margaret Hodge's comments that Iraq was his biggest mistake, the PMOS said that he had not seen the comments and could not reply but said that for the first time there was...
The PMOS said that the Prime Minister will talk to Kofi Annan about the situation in Darfur following the preliminary agreement with the Sudanese government on the situation there, we believed that it is an important...
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has today published two decisions on proposals by Lincolnshire County Council. The proposals are to discontinue Louth Eastfield Infant School and Lacey Gardens Junior School...
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has today published a decision on a proposal by Gloucestershire County Council to discontinue Monkscroft Community Primary School.
A new insolvency procedure that will provide debt relief for people in England and Wales who owe relatively little, have no income and no assets to repay what they owe and cannot afford to make themselves bankrupt...
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Darfur, Margaret Hodge, Al Jazeera Interview, Police Inquiry, Trident, Ofcom, Anti-Bullying and European Scrutinity
A meeting of the MPA Strategy and Policing Committee (formerly known as Co-ordination and Policing) will be held on Thursday 11 May 2006 in Meeting Room 1 (ground floor), 10 Dean Farrar Street, London SW1 at 14:...
The total number of reported incidents of disruptive passenger behaviour on board UK-registered aircraft in 2005-06 fell by 9% compared to the year before. The number of significant incidents also fell although ...
HM The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Stephen John Irwin, Q.C, to be a Justice of the High Court.
The Scottish Executive is undertaking a consultation on introducing a revised basis for charging non-household customers for their water and sewerage services. The proposals include the introduction of general metering...
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown MP, today hosted the first meeting of IBAC, the International Business Advisory Council for the UK, to consider how the UK and other countries can benefit from the challenges...
The Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens (ACDP) today published new health and safety guidance on how to control the risks posed from infections at work.
"Anyone involved in lifting operations on building sites should ensure they are properly planned and appropriately supervised", this is the message from construction inspector, Emma Davies of the Health and Safety...
The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Nationality (Tony McNulty): The Government is committed to maintaining effective immigration controls while at the same time ensuring that genuine passengers are able...
The Highways Agency is advising supporters of both Chelsea and West Ham to allow extra time for their journeys to this weekend's FA Cup semi final games being played in Manchester and Birmingham on Saturday 22 April...
As painful as it is to find out your wife or husband is having an affair, the indiscretion does not mean they should be killed.
The Government today responded to Ofcom's announcement on food and drink advertising to children.
Seasonal agricultural fires across Russia are thought to be responsible for an increase in the levels of particles (PM10) which have been recorded at sites in Scotland and the North of England.
Mr John Dyson MVO has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Montenegro in succession to Mr David Gowan CMG who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr Dyson will take up his new appointment...
Tony Blair told business leaders that knowledge will be at the centre of the country's economic success.
Tony Blair has re-iterated his position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and on climate change during an interview with the Washington Post.
During the last few days the PM's delivered a world affairs speech, attended the State Opening of Parliament and answered your questions in a webcast.
The Chancellor today announced that he will implement in full the recommendations of the Review of Links with Large Business, published by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) today. The Review, led by Sir David Varney, ...
More protection for public and patients as flagship legislation is published
On 15 November, the Congolese Independent Electoral Commission announced provisional results in the DRC presidential elections. The provisional results (which must still be ratified by the Supreme Court) suggest...
My honourable friend the Parliamentary Secretary to the Cabinet Office is today publishing the Social Enterprise Action Plan: Scaling new heights.
There are at least 55,000 social enterprises in the UK, ...
A new double taxation agreement with Macedonia wassigned on 8 November 2006. After signature, the text of the agreement was deposited in the Libraries of both Houses and made available on HM Revenue and Customs...
I propose to present the Pre-Budget Report to the House of Commons on Wednesday 6 December.
Today we are publishing the "Social Enterprise action plan: Scaling new heights".
There are at least 55,000 social enterprises in the UK, generating more than £27 billion turnover and contributing...
The Department for Communities and Local Government has today announced additional investment in the order of £52 million, under the private finance initiative, for a project proposed by London Fire...
With the expiry of the call-out order made last November, a new order has been made under section 54 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 to enable reservists to continue to be called out into service to support operations...
I am pleased to be able to provide further details of our plans to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Falklands conflict inJune 2007.
The commemorations will provide us with an opportunity to reflect...
On 9 November 2006, my Department published the NHS financial report for the second quarter of 2006-07. This report shows that the NHS as a whole is forecasting a £94 million deficit for the year, after...
On 14 November I was pleased to announce a £67 million investment of additional financial aid to further the dignity agenda in care homes.
The money, available next year, will help local authorities...
On 6 November the police arbitration tribunal's recommendation on the police officer 2006 pay award was received. The Home Secretary responded to this recommendation, agreeing to implement the 3 per cent. pay...
Tomorrow I will publish the summary of responses to the recent Home Office consultation document entitled "New Powers Against Organised and Financial Crime".
The Green Paper was published on 17 July 2006...
I announced in a written statement on25 July 2006 that the Prime Minister had asked the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) to carry out the triennial review of parliamentary pay, pensions and allowances. The ...
Listed below are those Bills which the Government intend to bring forward. Details of each of these Bills are available from the Leader of the House of Commons website www.CommonsLeader.gov.uk
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The Government have received a report from the Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland on the operation of Community Safety Partnerships. We welcome this scrutiny of CSPs, and the recommendations...
The Government are committed to tackling poverty and social exclusion in Northern Ireland.
On 13 November I published "Lifetime Opportunities"—Government's Anti-Poverty and Social Inclusion strategy for...
The new UK legislative programme unveiled in the Queen's Speech on 15 November contains significant measures of relevance and benefit to the people of Scotland.
The programme demonstrates the continuing...
I have decided to appoint the new board members listed at annexe A and to reappoint the board members, listed at annexe B. The new appointments will all be for a period of three years. The reappointment of Nic...
The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council was held on 7 November in Brussels. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, represented the UK for discussions on...
I have today launched a public consultation on roadside facilities on England's strategic road network. The consultation will run for12 weeks and comprises a call for evidence on a number of issues for consideration...
Put that it was currently being reported that the Labour party Chair had briefed the Prime Minister on the conversations she had had with the police about cash for honours, the PMOS said that, as always, this was...
Asked what was the policy on the UK's use of cluster weapons, the PMOS replied that the policy was that we used them in a managed and directed way, and that was within international law. Asked did we not support...
Asked if this was the first time that the Prime Minister had visited a nuclear power station, the PMOS said that as Prime Minister, it was the first time....
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) told journalists that the Prime Minister had spoken to Prime Minister Siniora this afternoon, and he would also speak to Kofi Annan about the Sudan later on. Asked ...
Minister for Higher Education Bill Rammell today published guidance to help HE Providers tackle violent extremism in the name of Islam. The guidance will provide University Vice Chancellors and Principals of FE...
His Honour Judge John McNaught will retire from the Circuit Bench on the Western Circuit on 17 November 2006.
Social Worker Posts and Vacancies - October 2006
In November 2005, the Scottish Executive and European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) convened a conference in Scotland as part of the UK's Presidency of the EU. This report provides information on the issues...
The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill will be published today and includes proposals that will:
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
Rogue estate agents and traders are being targeted in proposals announced by Trade & Industry Secretary Alistair Darling today.
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Lebanese Prime Minister Siniora-Middle East-Iraq, Anti-terrorism orders, Nuclear Power Station, Cluster Bomb and Police Inquiry
This study examined the nature and extent of part time employment of secondary school students across Scotland and examined the possibilities of recognising part time employment within the formal education system...
This study examined the nature and extent of part time employment of secondary school students across Scotland and examined the possibilities of recognising part time employment within the formal education system...
Analysis of the responses recieved to the consultation on proposals to amend the law on compellability of spousal witnesses
The claimant, Cathy Horton, is a woman of many accomplishments � lawyer, businesswoman, athlete and priest. But things changed dramatically for her in 2001 after she had been misprescribed some medication for...
On 1 September 2002, the Claimant, Kunal Lindsay, was riding a motorcycle along the A44 road. The Defendant, driving a car in the opposite direction, turned to the right in front of him. In the ensuing collision...
By order dated 10 December 2004 I referred to the Court of Justice for the European Communities under Article 234 EC the following questions as to the interpretation of Council Regulation 1768/92/EEC of 18 June ...
In this action although Springwell Navigation Corporation ("Springwell") is the defendant, it is effectively the claimant. It is a Liberian Corporation. It is controlled by Mr Adam and Mr Spiros Polemis � AP and...
Isher Fashions Ltd (" Isher") was a company of which Mr Sandu was the sole director, and Mr Mehta had financial oversight. In 1999 it suffered a fire. Mr Sandhu made a claim on Isher's insurance policy; but the...
The Claimant, Ashtenne (AIF) Limited, which appears by Mr�Higgins, was at material times landlord of factory premises ("the premises") known as Unit A, Tingewick Road Industrial Estate, Buckingham. It also owned...
This action concerns the English copyright in thirteen musical compositions (for brevity I shall call them "songs") written in a Cuban style. The songs were written by Cuban nationals, the first in time in 1930...
These conjoined applications for judicial review, made with the support of the Royal College of Nursing, raise a number of important issues in relation to Part VII of the Care Standards Act 2000 ("the CSA"). Part...
LORD JUSTICE LATHAM: This is an application by the Attorney General for leave to refer to this court under section 36 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 a sentence imposed on this offender on the grounds that it ...
LORD JUSTICE SCOTT BAKER: Her Majesty's Attorney General seeks leave to refer the sentence imposed on Daniel Peter Geddes on the ground that it is unduly lenient. We grant leave.
On 18th June 2004 in the Crown Court at Doncaster (Her Honour Judge Davies) the Appellant pleaded guilty to two counts of handling stolen goods. On 10th January 2005 he was sentenced by Her Honour Judge Davies...
LORD JUSTICE LEVESON: Shortly after 8.30pm on 30�April�2002, a serious road traffic accident occurred on the A25 Dorking to Reigate Road when a Ford Mondeo motorcar driven by the Appellant, John�Whittle, ...
LORD JUSTICE RIX: This is an application by Mr�Nesbitt for permission to appeal from the judgment of Patten�J given on 14�July�2006. I am uneasy about this application and uneasy about a decision either...
"There will be nowhere to hide" said Chief Executive Jim Gamble today as his organisation - the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre - launched the UK's first national website dedicated to locating...