Commenting on today's attack in Lebanon, the Foreign Secretary said;
Commenting on the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, the Foreign Secretary said;
The first in a series of mini-documentaries featuring historian Simon Schama exploring the history of 10 Downing Street has been released.
England’s unique and varied landscapes are changing, says a new report. From the hop fields and apple orchards of Kent, to the grazing pastures of Somerset dairy herds, the quality of England’s landscape is ...
The Prime Minister has reiterated that US plans to place missiles in Europe are not a threat to Russia.
The Prime Minister has said he expects some "tough negotiations" at next week's EU summit in Brussels.
Today Indonesian authorities announced the arrest of Abu Dujanah, leader of the terrorist group Jemaah al Islamiyah.
Asked if the Sinn Fein had met with the Prime Minister, the PMOS replied that they had. Obviously it was important, but nothing particularly new was discussed at the meeting. Asked if all was sweetness and light...
Asked for further details of the Sarkozy meeting next week, the PMOS replied that it would provide an opportunity to discuss in advance and in more detail, the run up to the EU Summit at the end of the week....
Asked what would be discussed at the Prime Minister's meeting with the Czech Prime Minister later today, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) replied that the EU treaty would be top of the list....
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Czech PM, Sarkozy and Sinn Fein
Plans to set up a statutory London Waste and Recycling Board were announced by the Government today. The Board will help deliver increased sustainable waste management in London. It will manage the London Waste ...
Gas and electricity companies of the future could be as much about helping customers cut their energy use and CO2 footprint as selling units of energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ian Pearson said today...
Commenting on the bombing of the Golden Mosque in Samarra today, the Foreign Secretary, Margaret Beckett said,
Today Indonesian authorities announced the arrest of Abu Dujanah, leader of the terrorist group Jemaah al Islamiya.
11 June - Curriculum and political interference - Civitas report
11 June - Second sweep of the Millenium Cohort Study - CLS report
The Queen has been pleased to appoint The Lord Rees of Ludlow (President of the Royal Society), The Rt Rev The Lord Eames, (former Anglican Primate of All Ireland and Archbishop of Armagh), and Sir Timothy Berners...
Asked if there would be any more speeches this week, the PMOS said there were not. Asked if the speech yesterday was the Prime Minister's last, the PMOS replied that people should wait and see. Asked if there would...
Asked if there were any other bilaterals planned on this issue, the PMOS said that there were none at this stage. There were proposals that the Prime Minister might go to Rome after the EU Summit, but nothing was...
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman informed assembled journalists that on 19th June, there would be a meeting at No10 with the Prime Minister, the Chancellor and French President Sarkozy. This was in the run...
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: President Sarkozy Meeting, Rome and Speeches/Press conferences
The Prime Minister and Chancellor Gordon Brown will hold talks with French President Nicolas Sarkozy ahead of the forthcoming EU summit.
The Prime Minister has defended the Government's proposals on the the disclosure of information on sex offenders.
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A range of tough new measures that will enhance the protection of children from sex offenders was unveiled today by the Home Secretary, John Reid.
Staff governance focuses on how NHSScotland Staff are managed, and feel they are managed, by one of Scotland's largest employers. It makes up the third pillar of the governance framework (alongside clinical and...
Planning Directorate: New Administration.
Sets out the range of strategic alternatives that have been considered as part of the development of the NPF, and identifies their respective environmental effects. These findings will be used to inform the development...
A company selling untested franchises for amounts in excess of £30,000 has been wound up in the High Court following an investigation by the Companies Investigation Branch (CIB) of the Insolvency Service...
The new motorcycle test - which is being introduced next year by the Driving Standards Agency - will be promoted at a unique event organised by the Motorcycle Rider Training Association at Stoke-on-Trent on 1 July...
Due to the failing supply of natural gas from the seas surrounding the UK...
In recent years, a large number of rare WW2 aircraft of European manufacture...
I am not interested in overpriced, shoe-box 'Luxury Apartments'. I am not...
Around 3 million people use the London underground each day, for those of us...
I'm sure everyone is aware that the amount Local Authorities have to spend...
Motorways are often slowed down by inconsiderate drivers not keeping to the...
Children are taken from mothers for 'at risk of emotional harm' if the child...
These seagulls are just pests in our city - creating noise pollution and...
Football is a game for the fans, be those fans "singers" or those fans "non...
Return back to our English Anglo Saxon germanic roots flying our own white...
'...Change the 1992 Act and start pensions from the 60/65 birthday and not the following Monday.' -- Duncan Brimmell
England football team play a vital qualifying match against Estonia tonight...
Hiding speed cameras does not increase road safety, it will cause more...
The BHS is asking for last-minute amendments to the new Highway Code, which...
Whatever happened to the days when you could save newspapers, metal etc and...
Recent policy changes in the name of political correctness are proving...
Wicca is a pacifist Earth based belief system and we find this usage both...
Most people think disabled people and there families get a lot of benefits,...
With the ever decreasing moral of storylines shown within these programmes,...
Over 65's own huge houses worth 100 times more than they paid for them. They...
Liverpool and its hinterland is a unique cultural entity within the UK. It...
To add another level on top of the existing M25 to reduce congestion of the...
The production of foie gras involves force feeding ducks and geese by...
Due to beurocratic rules thase that served on RMS St Helena and naval party...
Having been a sufferer of anxiety and panic attack disorders for more than...
Make NHS Trust/PCT accountable to their local residences in terms of service...
We the undersigned believe the state should not intervene in matters of...
It was stated at the time of the tunnels construction, that the toll charges...
Exjade has been trialled by children as young as 5 in the UK. The drug has...
The establishment of an elected Parliament of All England, and an elected...
Recently, there has been an increase in the number of "plug in" air...
Apart from alienatimg those who do not wish to celebrate Christmas, it...
'...make Julie Walters a dame.' -- sean cutler
The NHS, the EU constitution and disclosure of imformation on sex offenders were on the agenda at this week's PMQs. Read the transcript or watch the broadcast again.
Barry Gardiner, Minister for Biodiversity, Landscape and Rural Affairs has agreed the reappointment of Dr Stuart Burgess as chairman for the Commission for Rural Communities (CRC) for a second term of three years...
Environment Minister Ian Pearson today highlighted the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions at the start of a three day workshop on moving to a low-carbon society.
The rights of patients and the public will be strengthened by new amendments to the Mental Health Bill published by the Government today.
Consultation seeks to stimulate debate on New Deal for Carers
Jim Murphy, Minister of State for Employment and Welfare Reform, welcomed today's Labour Market figures - which show that both ILO unemployment and the numbers on Jobseeker's Allowance are down. Today's new figures...
List of respondees and comments.
Asked what was happening with Ford, the PMOS said that we should be wary of jumping ahead of ourselves. In terms of were we talking to the company about any implications of what they were proposing, then yes, we...
Asked if the police had asked to question the Prime Minister again, the PMOS replied that he was not aware of any changes....
Put that the Prime Minister had said that he was worried about Afghanistan, and how was the situation there now characterised, and were things going as well as could be expected, the PMOS replied that there was, ...
Asked for further information about a proposed meeting this week between the Prime Minister, the Chancellor and President Sarkozy, the PMOS said that there was nothing further to add. People were still working on...
Asked if the Prime Minister would have any idea about his successor should do about regulations, as mentioned during his speech this morning when he talked about the PCC, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (...
Tony Blair is answering questions from MPs in his weekly PMQs session. You can follow the session live here now.
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Prime Minister's Lecture, Sarkozy Meeting, Afghanistan, Police Inquiry and Ford
The Highways Agency has won a gold medal and the best in show prize for its display at the 15th BBC Gardeners' World Live Show at the NEC in Birmingham.
Participation Statement Update June 2007.
ECGD ACTS ON EXPORTERS' CONCERNS, LEVELS PLAYING FIELD FOR UK BUSINESS
Transport Minister Stephen Ladyman announced today that he will be pressing ahead with the introduction of an alcohol limit for non-professional mariners.
The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Knighthood be conferred upon Julian Martin Flaux Esq, QC on his appointment as a Justice of the High Court.
The weekly Prime Minister's Questions will take place at 1200 BST in the House of Commons today.
Employment falls in Q1 2007
Rate falls to 74.3% in 3 months to Apr 2007
Underlying pay growth steady for Apr 2007
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
At the end of May 2007, UEFA Spokesman William Gaillard released a statement...
The Govt should instruct the Ministry of Transport to create a new diversion...
Any news or sport that involves England is deemed to be of UK wide interest...
to legislate that anyone in a driving possition in the uk, be it public or...
uk religions have to fund there own venues so why should muslims be any...
Adam Mapleson was shot on 26th May 2007 as he went to the aid of a female...
Estimates of employment in the public sector in Scotland from Q1 1999 to Q1 2007.
A pocket reference guide, containing the latest data covering Scottish Agriculture in 2006.
am satisfied that financial assistance under the Bellwin scheme is justified to cover costs incurred by the council following exceptionally severe storms in the area on 18 January 2007.
A scheme will therefore...
The Government are today publishing their consultation following the Discrimination Law Review. Along with the Equalities Review and the establishment of the Commission for Equality and Human Rights, the Discrimination...
The House will recall the scale of the fire and explosions that took place at the Buncefield fuel depot on 11 December 2005. Onthe following day the Deputy Prime Minister made a statement to the House thanking...
The Government have been considering what more could be done to support veterans suffering from mental health problems which are related to their active service. As a first step to help these veterans, the Ministry...
I am pleased to announce that the Centenary anniversary of the Territorial Army (TA), and the Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (RFCA) will be commemorated in the United Kingdom in 2008. The commemorations...
I will be representing the United Kingdom at this month's Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Luxembourg.
The Presidency will seek political agreements on a multi-annual plan for cod stocks in the Baltic...
On 1-3 June, I met Environment Ministers from EU Member States, candidate countries, the EFTA countries and the European Commission, at an informal Ministerial meeting in Essen, Germany on the theme of "Environment...
My hon. Friend the Minister of State for Public Health and I would like to update the House on events since the recent case of low pathogenic avian influenza near Corwen in North Wales. On 17 May, a private veterinary...
The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council was held on 30-31 May. The health part was held on the 31 May. Anne Lambert, Deputy Permanent Representative to Brussels represented the United...
The Government are committed to ensuring that the most vulnerable in our society have access to justice and the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 provides for a number of measures to assist vulnerable...
I have placed copies of the Youth Justice Agency's Corporate Plan for 2007-2010 and Business Plan for 2007-08 in the Libraries of both Houses.
The Business Plan contains nine Key Performance Targets I have...
In my written statement to Parliament of 23 October 2006 I announced the publication of the UK's National Strategic Reference Framework for Structural Funds Programmes during the 2007-2013 period. This document...
My noble Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy, Lord Truscott has made the following written statement.
"I represented the UK at the Energy Council in Luxembourg on 6 June.
...
On 11 January 2007, I announced the launch of a further consultation on draft regulations to increase the holiday entitlement from 20 days to 28 days (pro rata for part-time staff), implementing the Government...
I represented the UK at the Telecoms Council in Luxembourg on 7 June 2007, which was the only such Council under the current German Presidency.
The Council began by reaching agreement on the Commission ...
I represented the UK at the Energy Council in Luxembourg on 6 June.
The main purpose of the council was a discussion on the internal energy market; this focused primarily on the question of unbundling. ...
I represented the UK at the Telecoms Council in Luxembourg on 7 June 2007, which was the only such council under the current German presidency.
The council began by reaching agreement on the Commission ...
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Maria Eagle) has made the following Ministerial Statement.
I have placed copies of the Youth Justice Agency's corporate plan for 2007-10 ...
DODDS v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 59314/00 [2007] ECHR 469 (12 June 2007)
FORBES v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 65727/01 [2007] ECHR 468 (12 June 2007)
FLUX (NO. 3) v. MOLDOVA - 32558/03 [2007] ECHR 470 (12 June 2007)
NEVRUZ KOC v. TURKEY - 18207/03 [2007] ECHR 467 (12 June 2007)
The Claimant (who was born on 15 March 1982) was employed by S Macneillie & Son Limited as an auto electrician. On 31 March 2003 he was engaged to carry out general duties at the Defendant's premises in Landywood...
This judgment relates to a preliminary issue at the detailed assessment of the defendants' bill of costs following an order made in favour of the defendants by the Croydon County Court on 24 May 2006.
This is a Claim for damages for the catastrophic injuries suffered by the Claimant when he was injured in a road accident on 21 September 2003 as a result of the First Defendant's negligence. The life of a very...
This is an action for passing off, in which the claimant seeks damages and injunctive relief.
Juries and the jury system in England and Wales are fair, unbiased and balanced, according to a groundbreaking study today.