Following the 21 November signing of the historic Peace Accord between the Government of Nepal and the Maoists, the Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett MP said:
We all need a good hairdresser to keep us looking our very best. So on National Hairdressers Day, 21st November, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is asking you to spare a thought for the plight of thousands...
The Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) has been granted orders in the High Court in London freezing £1,579,127 worth of property in Manchester which the Agency alleges is funded from money laundering, fuel smuggling...
Tony Blair says the death of Pierre Gemayel underlines the "absolute and urgent" need for a strategy that supports democracy in the Middle East.
Tony Blair and Costas Karamanlis both spoke about the strong relationship between Greek and the UK, following talks in Downing Street.
The Competition Commission (CC) has agreed revised interim measures as part of its inquiry into the completed merger of Stonegate Farmers Limited (Stonegate) and Deans Food Group Limited (Deans). The merger brought...
Issued by Defra and DTI
The Winter Supplementary Estimates and New Estimates, presented to the House of Commons today, seek £6,285 million in resources and £7,831 million in cash. The Estimates seek increased resources...
A Vote on Account for £181,057 million resources and £171,240 million cash for central government was presented to the House of Commons today.
The bridges and barriers facing those who run faith-based charities will be at the heart of discussions between the Charity Commission and Jewish charities at a seminar in London this week. It follows on from the...
A new power for Further Education (FE) Institutions to award Foundation Degrees and an improved intervention regime for underperforming colleges are just two of the provisions to be introduced in the Further Education...
Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with John Reid that British foreign policy was a factor in the radicalisation Muslim youth, the PMOS replied that what the Prime Minister had said many times was that whether the...
Put that the Prime Minister had talked about another trip to the Middle East before Christmas, and was that still a possibility, the PMOS said that the Prime Minister's intentions were still very clear, and they...
Asked if the Northern Ireland Secretary enjoyed full support and confidence from the Prime Minister, and also, was the Prime Minister consulted on the appointment of Bertha McDougall, the PMOS replied that Peter...
Asked for further information on the Prime Minister's meeting with President Nazarbayev, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that the UK's was the third largest investor in Kazakhstan - almost &#...
There's nothing more challenging than being a mum or dad, Tony Blair said as he announced that a network of 77 experts will provide tips on how to be good parents.
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: President of Kazakhstan, Northern Ireland, Middle East Trip and Muslim Youth
Tony Blair greeted Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev to Number 10 today for talks.
A government minister has praised efforts to enhance important wildlife habitats, heritage and scenery in the North-East on a visit to the region's National Park.
Climate Change and Environment Minister Ian Pearson today welcomed the European Commission's report on the future of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS)
Immigration Minister Liam Byrne will underline the urgent need for better international co-operation in tackling illegal immigration with global partners during a speech to the EU/pan-Africa Migration Conference...
Immigration Minister Liam Byrne will underline the urgent need for better international co-operation in tackling illegal immigration with global partners during a speech to the EU/pan-Africa Migration Conference...
Parents across the country whose families are showing signs of anti-social behaviour will be given a helping hand after the Government today announced it will set up a network of parenting experts as part of a wider...
Record levels of drug treatment are transforming individuals and improving the quality of life for communities, Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker said today.
Reservists will qualify for enhanced support for mental health problems under a new programme announced by the Under Secretary of State Derek Twigg today.
This report offers a background review of international literature to inform Scottish implementation of the Water Framework Directive.
This paper summarises a review of international literature undertaken to inform Scottish implementation of the Water Framework Directive.
Full text and appendices of literature review.
Items on the agenda are as follows:
Preliminary Draft Amending Budget Number 6 for 2006—Ministers will be invited to adopt Preliminary Draft Amending Budget 6. This would amend the 2006 budget to reflect...
A year ago, under the UK's presidency of the EU, finance Ministers agreed important conclusions on strengthening the EU's internal financial control framework. Progress has since been made in this area, and agreement...
I will be representing the United Kingdom at this month's Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Brussels.
The presidency will seek political agreements on fixing fishing opportunities for certain deep-sea...
This Government are committed to a robust and effective consumer and competition regime—one that is fair to consumers as well as business.
We believe that the key to successful, fair, and competitive markets...
14 November - Multiple entry and reporting by service providers - AIHW report
17 November - Crime statistics review - HO publication
17 November - Poverty and social exclusion in Northern Ireland - JRF report
November - Young motherhood impacts - SPRC report
PROGRESS ON ACTIONS FOR SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE, SPECIAL HEALTH BOARDS, THE SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE AND THE NATIONAL SEXUAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (NSHAC)
Higher Education Minister, Bill Rammell was today delighted to announce proposals to enable students from the British Overseas Territories to be treated as home students for fee purposes at institutions in England...
Life expectancy at 65 reaches record level
The following statistics were released today by the Information Centre For Health and Social Care:
Statistics on the number of crimes and offences involving firearms for 2005-06
Table showing links to local NHS Boards of how the allocation of additional funding has/is being used. Also access to NHS Board and local authority progress against the recommendations in Respect and Responsibility...
New figures published today show that calls to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) helpline have increased by 10% over 2005-2006, leading to £3,291,516 in unpaid wages being recovered for 25,314 workers.
Applications increase in last quarter
Life expectancy at 65 reaches record level
Homicide in Scotland
The top five station and train Service Quality Regime (SQUIRE) priorities that First ScotRail passengers would like to see reported on regularly.
Thousands of people across England who are living with polio will benefit from a £243,378 award from the Big Lottery Fund to the British Polio Fellowship for its volunteer welfare network.
In this action the claimant ("P4") claimed over £70,000 for goods allegedly converted by the defendant ("Unite"). I have now given judgment and decided that P4 is only entitled to recover some £387. ...
In this action the Claimant claims damages for negligence against her General Practioner, Dr Odetoyinbo. In short her case is that in September 2001, when she was aged 33, he failed to make an immediate call to...