Following the ferry incident in Indonesia on Saturday 30 December, Foreign Office Minister, Dr Kim Howells, said:

Tony Blair has sent his best wishes to all Muslims celebrating the festival of Eid al-Adha. Read the PM's message in English, Urdu or Arabic.

In the second part of our review of 2006, we take a look at some of the big issues the PM dealt with up to the end of the year.

Find out what it looks like behind the famous front door with the launch of an exciting new interactive tour on the Prime Minister's website.

The New Year Honours list can now be found on the Cabinet Office website.

In the first part of our special feature, we reflect on just a few of the issues which kept Tony Blair busy early in 2006.

"I welcome the fact that Saddam Hussein has been tried by an Iraqi court for at least some of the appalling crimes he committed against the Iraqi people. He has now been held to account. The British Government does...

(Strictly not for publication, broadcast or use on club tapes before 0001 Hours Saturday December 30.See full embargo).

A new emblem, which is designed to be worn on the everyday clothing of those who have been appointed to the Order of the British Empire, is announced by the Government today. It will give recipients the opportunity...

With only a month until the self assessment filing deadline, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding taxpayers to get their returns in by 31 January, to avoid a £100 penalty for missing the deadline.

This is an application for judicial review by the claimant Mr Peter Dennis in respect of the decision of the Crown Prosecution Service Gwent Area, contained in a letter dated the 17th March 2006, not to bring prosecutions...

This is the judgment of the court. This adjourned application for permission to appeal, with appeal to follow if permission is granted, arises out of failed proceedings under the Inheritance (Provision for Family...

The average British smoker is 'hooked' on 14 cigarettes a day, or 5,110 a year, with 70 per cent of them feeling dependent on cigarettes.

UK consumers will gain better protection from big cross-border scams and fraud under new measures announced today by Consumer Minister Ian McCartney.

1. Pay off the debt with debt-free UK Notes. As Thomas Jefferson said: "If...

'...Cease all child benefit payments to the families of non UK nationals not residing in the UK.' -- Philip Nourse

The people of Greenwich and south-east London have not been asked whether or...

untill adequate water supplies are provided, not much point in persuing the...

The Government has published the Local Government and Patient Involvement in...

The people of Wickford Essex are sick to the teeth with traverling people...

We remain committed to finding a lasting solution that will mutually benefit...

To give native wildlife a chance in the 21st century and far beyond, we must...

Homophobic bullying affects not only pupils who grow up to be gay, but those...

Every year 17 year olds pass their test and immediatley jump into very...

Every summer caravans clog up the motorways and A-roads and cause alot of...

In recent years and months, we have viewed violence and verbal abuse at...

Stop Islamophobia within the United Kingdom In recent months, we have...

The House of Lords has been losing power throughout the years. This once...

It costs the same to manage fruit trees, nut trees and blackberries as it...

To apply new HSMP policies to running cases is unfair to the participants...

New Deal is an insult to tax-payers. To ask us to pay for these pointless...

We need to stop the people who are driving with no insurance or license, the...

Under European law, all HGVs are speed-limited to 90kph (56mph). However,...

Motorcycles have the sort of acceleration that makes overtaking slower-...

To make the teaching of Anglo Saxon (Old English) compulsory in all schools...

Our leaders travel all over the world and as a permanent member of the...

This law is crazy. People are not killed by sitting in badly-suited seats,...

This is another foolish stealth tax that the government has dared to force...

These would be mandatory display by law on all road vehicles in addition to...

The purpose is to encourage employers and employees to seek out possible job...

The closure of the world's busiest airport would be a very strong signal to...

Speed is not the killer on our roads - stupidity, carelessness, recklessness...

Due to the level of council tax the majority of the residents in this block...

Add an additional higher Council Tax to Holiday/Second Homes,whether...

As we all know many youths in our society today are asked to achieve useless...

The North West Air Ambulance does a fantastic job saving lives. Yet despite...

Dear sir, i would like to suggest that alternative dispute resolution is a...

It is utterly ridiculous that shops are open on Boxing Day. Who really needs...

i believe that it is moraly wrong to charge visitors,patients and hospital...

I would like the PM to do more to stop the accessibilty of child...

In the United Kingdom, every year- It has been estimated by various children...

I have personal direct experience of the condition as my wife died of it 13...

We must create humanitarian legislation to ban international and national...

It goes up every year between 2% and 5%, and we still get the same rubbish...

There should be either a minimum period required of driving experience...

Make everyone who has a driving licence take a retest or refresher test...

Reduce the nuclear missile (built and designed in Britain) fleet to 2...

The pound has always been stronger then the dollar and the Euro, I therefore...

This will give an extra hour of daylight every evening with consequent...

Religion, or the organised worship of a mythical deity, is not only divisive...

Don't let this manufacturing asset become a redundant brownfield site...

Encourage people to invest for retirement whilst retaining their invested...

This Is To Get The PM To Withdraw From Iraq And Concentrate More On Current...

Fed up with the "Not In my back yard" mentality? People are wasting away on...

Defra today opened a ten week application window for the third round of the Bio-energy Capital Grants Scheme. The £10-15m scheme was announced this Spring in the new Climate Change Programme and the Government...

Two new initiatives will see local communities help magistrates' courts with sentencing.

A Partnership for a Better Scotland - Delivering Our Commitments

The average British smoker is 'hooked' on more than 5000 cigarettes a year*, says a hard-hitting government campaign due to air in the New Year.

New ways to tackle homophobic hate crime and help make gay, lesbian, bisexual and transsexual people (LGBT) feel safer has been published by the Home Office today.

Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre posts its sixth most wanted convicted offender after 4 of first 5 offenders are located

Winds gusting as high as 70-80 mph, accompanied at times by heavy rain, are expected to make driving difficult across many parts of the country over the coming days, the Highways Agency advised today.

Britain's ground troops are to get a fleet of hi-tech new bomb disposal robots, under a £65M contract, Defence Procurement Minister Lord Drayson announced today.

The Met Office is forecasting spells of very stormy weather across much of the country as we head into the New Year, with gusts of 80 mph expected in the worst-affected areas.

Polar bear and zebra skins, a dwarf crocodile handbag, carved ivory and examples of smuggling devices used to bring drugs and counterfeit cigarettes into the UK will be on show at the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) ...

Draws on recent research as well as existing initiatives policies and best practice across Scotland, the UK and further afield to highlight how local authorities can effectively control and manage illegal poster...

As the new year approaches, many people will be trying to give up smoking. Apart from the obvious health hazards, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) would like to suggest a few more reasons to stop:

Measures to help individuals tackle climate change and adopt greener lifestyles were today unveiled by the Government.

Second 'Better Care, better value' indicators show productivity gains across the NHS

Government regulations coming into effect on 1 January will see car owners entitled to "free take-back" of their old vehicles, known as End of Life Vehicles (ELVs).

Ever wondered what it looks like behind the famous front door of 10 Downing Street? Well now everyone can find out with the launch of an exciting new interactive tour on the Prime Minister's website.

The Annual Survey of Small Businesses is part of a UK-wide survey on the perspectives of SME's. Key issues included business objectives, growth, advice, finance and innovation.

The Annual Survey of Small Businesses is part of a UK-wide survey on the perspectives of SME's. Key issues included business objectives, growth, advice, finance and innovation.

Discount Difficulties for 14.9 million - shoppers targeted by the Get On campaign

Interoperability between emergency services' radio systems and better coverage in rural areas means improved care for patients

Tony Blair has praised the people of the Falkland Islands for their efforts in tackling climate change. Read his seasonal message in full.

The vast array of temporary and part-time employees taken on to cover the busy Christmas period are today reminded of their right to be paid at least the national minimum wage.

Tony Blair says the honorary knighthood awarded to anti-poverty campaigner Bono is a deserved reward for his "remarkable" humanitarian work.

As Armed Forces personnel continue their vital work in the UK and overseas this Christmas, a MORI Poll shows that nearly 80 per cent of the public believe that the British Armed Forces are amongst the best in the...

Tony Blair says that the honorary KBE awarded to anti-poverty campaigner Bono is a deserved reward for his "remarkable" humanitarian work.

This is an appeal from an order of Master Turner, the Senior Master, dated 23 May 2006. After a one and a half day hearing he dismissed the appellant/defendant's application under CPR 13.2 to set aside a judgment...

This Icelandic saga continues. On 8 December 2006 I handed down my judgment in the appeal by the defendant against the order of Master Turner dated 23 May 2006. The draft order proposed by the successful appellant...

This is a claim for £610 odd. Mr Bee, the claimant was represented by Mr Butcher QC, leading Mr Benjamin Williams, and the Defendant, Mr Jenson was represented by Mr Julian Flaux QC and Mr Jonathan...

It was nearly six years ago that on 15 February 2001 the appellant, Declan Burke, was convicted of four money laundering offences. He was subsequently sentenced to imprisonment for 30 months and a confiscation...

In this appeal the appellant ('the Newspaper') appeals against that part of the order of Blackburne J dated 17 March 2006 which granted summary judgment in respect of part of the claim of the respondent...

Some of the petitions listed on this site are blatantly anti Christian and...

Its a security risk to allow anyone to enter the country without showing...

This would serve as a reminder to the Prime Minister that government are...

Since the housing benefits department was outsourced to LIBERATTA the delays...

No new recruits or even serving members of the Parachute Regiment or...

I am a British citizen but living in retirement in Italy. Recently I...

I would like the pm to do a proper investigation into outposts as the some...

i am sick of the banks charging us so much for going overdrawn, it just...

'...ensure any political party funding reform legislation supported by Downing Street allows trade unions to continue their historic role in directly financially supporting political parties.' -- Kevin McKeever

The only way to achieve real equality is with a "no preference, no prejudice...

GNER are second to none as train operating companies go. They have been...

David Hicks is an Australian being held in Guantanamo Bay prison, for five...

'...observe the rule of law by reinstating the BAE- Saudi Arabia criminal investigation by the SFO.' -- alan james storkey

In 1974 Turkey invaded Northern Cyprus killing civilians and occupying land...

The BNP is a party whose 'values' go against the core values of the British...

In the past persons with strong narcissistic traits have risen to public...

If he wants to defend multiculturalism so much then HE should leave, and not...

Muslim extremists often preach hatred against our county. Many of which are...

The full background and justification for this petition are set out in...

'...ban the practising of the Muslim faith in the United Kingdom.' -- R.Hamilton

The upper house should be fully elected by proportional representation. It...

Europeans, mostly Germans, were responsible for the Holocaust of the Jews...

Redwatch is a neo-Nazi website, which incites violence against political...

We call upon the government to take action when leaders of political parties...

Have phone-ins to vote for 10 MPs to be egged on national TV and hold a...

This government has evaded its responsibility towards 1.25 million citizens...

I am born and bred British - from a long line. We've all paid our dues over...

'...Stand charged at the International Criminal Court with War Crimes commited in the illegal war on Iraq' -- Tony Walker

It has become apparent that the Prime Minister is spending far too much of...

I think the networks should not be allowed to LOCK the phone to there...

so that we can again hear a politician develop an arguement longer than the...

Kelvin Mckenzie has recently made comments about the Scots that can only be...

Muslim style head veils should be removed to allow immigration officers to...

As we all know, many serious criminals or repeat offenders often get away...

In May 2003 Tony Blair was awarded a congressional gold medal for "...

Tony Blair needs Accolade for his services and to continue his peace work in...

A person who has had to save for years to be able to buy a car, can not...

This would make people buy more environmentally friendly cars and drive less...

Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury, a Bangladeshi newspaper editor is in prison in...

We the BRITISH people feel it`s time that the British Goverment actually...

In R v. Bradley Rose LJ. Vice President of the Court of Appeal Criminal...

for Mr Blair to aknowledge his role in the War in Iraq and its negative...

'...Repeal the hated human rights act which puts the rights of illegal asylum seekers and criminals above the rights of the law abiding and indigenous population.' -- philip riley

Mr Blair seems to feel very strongly about green issues, in particular co2...

The UK officially started to go metric in 1965. It is now more than 40 years...

As most suburban london black cab taxi drivers know, it is now virtually...

I am fed up being dictated to by politically correct beaurcrats of the...

I,m not going to give you a load of reasons why or for one moment think this...

As a student myself, i have come across teachers who haven't been the best...

As we all know, many new policies and laws that are introduced by elected...

Tony Blair opened Darlington College's new GBP 35m learning centre as he made a pre-Christmas visit to County Durham.

The Prime Minister has, with the agreement of the Secretary of State for Transport, approved the appointment of Robert Devereux as the next Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport.

Experimental: 0.9% 3 monthly rise into Oct

The MoD has today awarded a £947million contract for support of the RAF's Tornado fleet.

The Digital Inclusion Strategy 2006 sets out the renewed approach to tackling the digital divide. It includes the activites that will be undertaken in partnership with the public, private and voluntary sectors to...

Contents: 1. Excise Duty: Expiry of UK Derogations from the Energy Products Directive 2. VAT: Cash Accounting Scheme -Renewal of UK Derogation 3. VAT: First grant of a major interest in residential property - attribution...

Significant funding will continue to be spent by Government next year in reducing the risks from flooding and coastal erosion, Climate Change and Environment Minister Ian Pearson announced today.

Doncaster residents and visitors are set to benefit from improvements to key bus services into the town centre after a £15m scheme was given the go-ahead today by Transport Minister, Gillian Merron.

We campaign to have a new stop inserted and a new walkway built on the (West...

I think its about time so called "care/nursing home" standards were looked...

The human right act only benifits criminals and people who contribute...

On the 11 September 2001 the World Trade Centre in the USA was devestated by...

Honorable Mr. Blair, Since 11-09-01 my respect and admiration for you has...

I would like it to be known that most of the people in the British Isles (...

Easter, Halloween, Christmas and any other celebration to do with Christian...

The Secretary of State for Trade and Industry has presented a petition in the High Court to wind up Print 88 Limited in the public interest.

The BBC radio presenter gets a glimpse of what life is like for a Prime Minister at this time of year in the latest Downing Street podcast.

Tony Blair opened Darlington College's new £35m learning centre as he made a pre-Christmas visit to County Durham.

The Legal Services Complaints Commissioner, Zahida Manzoor CBE, has today announced the targets she has set in relation to the handling of complaints about members of the Law Society for the period 1 April 2007 ...

The Department of Health's commitment to roll out practice based commissioning (PBC) by the end of the year has been all but met, with one month to spare.

The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office today amended the travel advice for the Kurdish Regional Government-controlled provinces of Dohuk, Erbil and Sulaymaniyah in Iraq, to remove the advice against all but essential...

Delivering for Mental Health: Acute inpatient forums

HERIC v. SLOVENIA - 33595/02 [2006] ECHR 1147 (21 December 2006)

CUDEN AND OTHERS v. SLOVENIA - 38597/03 [2006] ECHR 1109 (21 December 2006)

SLUKVINA v. UKRAINE - 9023/03 [2006] ECHR 1104 (21 December 2006)

MOROZ AND OTHERS v. UKRAINE - 36545/02 [2006] ECHR 1103 (21 December 2006)

KOCAK AND OTHERS v. TURKEY - 23720/02 [2006] ECHR 1138 (21 December 2006)

ZIDOV v. SLOVENIA - 27701/02 [2006] ECHR 1145 (21 December 2006)

LDOKOVA v. UKRAINE - 17133/04 [2006] ECHR 1108 (21 December 2006)

NOSE v. SLOVENIA - 21675/02 [2006] ECHR 1137 (21 December 2006)

PETAR VASILEV v. BULGARIA - 62544/00 [2006] ECHR 1134 (21 December 2006)

VRECKO v. SLOVENIA - 25616/02 [2006] ECHR 1144 (21 December 2006)

SHCHERBININ AND ZHARIKOV v. UKRAINE - 42480/04 [2006] ECHR 1130 (21 December 2006)

POPOVA v. RUSSIA - 23697/02 [2006] ECHR 1142 (21 December 2006)

OLEG SEMENOV v. UKRAINE - 25464/03 [2006] ECHR 1107 (21 December 2006)

BARTIK v. RUSSIA - 55565/00 [2006] ECHR 1139 (21 December 2006)

RADANOVIC v. CROATIA - 9056/02 [2006] ECHR 1143 (21 December 2006)

HASAN KAYA v. TURKEY - 33696/02 [2006] ECHR 1101 (21 December 2006)

SUKHOY v. UKRAINE - 18860/03 [2006] ECHR 1106 (21 December 2006)

PETROV v. RUSSIA - 7061/02 [2006] ECHR 1136 (21 December 2006)

ORUC v. TURKEY - 33620/02 [2006] ECHR 1100 (21 December 2006)

MOVSESYAN v. UKRAINE - 31088/02 [2006] ECHR 1146 (21 December 2006)

This is an application by the Defendants, dated the 16th November 2006, to set aside the order for summary judgment made against them on the 11th March 2005 by His Honour Judge Havery QC. The application is made...

The Claimant, a practising barrister, commenced proceedings in October 2005 against the First Defendant as Chairman of the Bar in his representative capacity, and against the Second Defendant, the Chairman...

On 7 and 8 December 2006 I heard an appeal from the costs capping order made in this libel action by Master Campbell on 29 September. I had the valuable assistance of Senior Costs Judge Hurst as an assessor...

The Claimants seek to set aside a consent order of 11 March 2005 recording the terms of settlement of the action between the parties, reached in a telephone call at 1140 a.m. on 25 February 2005, on the ...

This matter is before me pursuant to an order of Mrs Justice Black, dated 19 June 2006, to decide the question of whether or not the court has jurisdiction in respect of the plaintiff's application for wardship ...

"A Whiter Shade of Pale" was one of the most successful popular songs of the late 1960s. Recorded by the band Procol Harum and first released as a single on 12 May 1967 by Decca Records under licence from...

In these proceedings, the claimant is Tasarruf Mevduati Sigorta Fonu (the Savings Deposit Insurance Fund, to which I shall refer as "TMSF"). TMSF is a Turkish public legal entity established under the Bank Law 4389...

The appellant, Mr Vincent Snell, was the beneficial owner of 91% of the issued capital in Sovereign Rubber plc ("the Company"). On 21st December 1996 he entered into an agreement ("the Sale Agreement") with Inhoco...

This is yet another case in the fact-sensitive area of VAT and reward schemes. The appellant, Baxi Group Limited ("Baxi"), appearing by Mr�Scorey, is the representative member of a VAT group that has within it...

SIR MICHAEL HARRISON: The appellants' appeal pursuant to section 11 of the Tribunal and Inquiries Act 1992 against a decision of the Special Needs and Disability Tribunal ("the Tribunal") dated 12th July 2006 dismissing...

This is an appeal by The Law Society under s.49 of the Solicitors Act 1974 against a decision of the Solicitors' Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) dated 4th July 2006, by which they dismissed certain disciplinary...

These are four related appeals by way of case stated. The first and second appellants were charged together and convicted of an offence contrary to s.132(1)(b) of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act...

In this judgment I shall deal with both challenges made by the two sets of Claimants under section 288 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 ("TCPA 1990") However where the grounds of challenge, circumstances...