Asked for a few words on the death of Pavarotti, the PMS said the Prime Minister thought Pavarotti was the outstanding opera singer of his generation. He had inspired many people from this generation to listen to...
Asked for a response on calls for a referendum on the subject of the EU Treaty, the PMS said that the Government's position was well known and nothing had changed.
Asked for a reaction on comments made by David Cameron on youth volunteering, the PMS said that it was not for him to respond to the Leader of the Opposition. The Government's general position on the subject was...
Asked about the review on violent video games the PMS said that there would be a joint announcement from the Department for Children, Schools and Families and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport later today...
The Prime Ministers Spokesman started by telling the assembled press that the Prime Minister and Ed Balls were visiting Bristol today to open a £24million state of the art secondary school. The school ...
The Metropolitan Police Authority is to review the way in which the Metropolitan Police Service communicated both internally and externally following the death of Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes at Stockwell Tube...
Scientists from Southampton University have proved that many additives,...
This would increase voter turnout, as people will have more time to vote on...
Today eight RUSSIAN LONG-RANGE BOMBERS violated our airspace. There have...
HM Government is abusing the law preventing the police from striking over...
The MOD has originally planned to buy 12 next-gen DDGs (which goal I'd like...
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Citizens Juries, Violent Video Games, Youth Volunteering, EU Treaty Referendum and Pavarotti
Foreign Officer Minister, Lord Malloch-Brown, today met the Foreign Affairs Adviser of Bangladesh, Dr Iftekhar Chowdhury. Following the meeting Lord Malloch-Brown said:
The European Union is on the threshold of a new era in its development, the Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, said today as he made his first official visit to Spain.
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on objections by Gloucestershire Local Authority and Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre to Cleeve School introducing into its admission...
A petition to standardise plastic production throuhout the European Union...
The health benefits of encouraging older people to continue dance are...
A growing body of research evidence shows that increases in the number of...
People in the UK are becoming more and more unfit. A solution would be to...
The local press in Slough recently reported that Prime Minister Gordon Brown...
Banks need to Telephone a customer to allow them to credit their account...
I believe being told that smoking is banned in pubs clubs etc is an...
Parents will be able to help their kids make the most of exciting new technologies, while protecting them from harmful and inappropriate imagery, thanks to a new Review announced today as part of the Government'...
Mr Simon Butt has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Lithuania in succession to Mr Colin Roberts who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Butt will take up his...
This report presents an evaluation of phase 1 of the Working for Families programme which was established to invest in new initiatives to improve the employability of parents who have difficulty participating in...
The Department for Transport today announced the details of a scheme to extend tax incentives to encourage hauliers and bus operators to buy vehicles that meet the latest European standard for air pollutant emissions...
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on an objection by parents to the admission number of 30 set by Gateshead Council for Winlaton West Primary School for September 2008. The adjudicator...
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has launched 'Agent Update', a regular electronic round-up for the agent community.
Alison Maclean, one of our Commissioners, spoke to the LGA Rural Conference yesterday, sharing some of the emerging findings and recommendations from our inquiry into 'strengthening...
Gordon Brown has taken part in the official opening of a new state-of-the-art secondary school in Bristol.
Gordon Brown has paid tribute to Luciano Pavarotti, the renowned opera singer who died today.
'The five British men that we love and care for very much have now been held against their will for over 100 days. They are sons, fathers and brothers who were working to support us - their families. We miss them...
'I remain deeply concerned about the five British men taken in Iraq in May. They and their families have already endured over 100 days of anguish. Since the men were taken, their families have had no definitive ...
Almost three-quarters of bus passengers are pleased with the service provided by their local buses, a Department for Transport survey into passenger experiences reveals today.
The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on public transport in Public Transport Statistics Bulletin: Great Britain 2007 Edition. The key points are as follows:
UK Regional Trade in Goods estimates are released today, for the second quarter of 2007.
Land Registry, the government department responsible for land registration in England and Wales, has exceeded its annual target and is well on course to achieving its aim of a comprehensive land register, according...
The European Commission announced on 16 July 2007 its intention to submit a proposal to reduce the rate of set aside to 0% for the 2008 harvest year. Natural England's analysis suggests that if the set aside ...
Joint note from Natural England and the Rural Payments Agency
The Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP, has appointed His Honour Judge Worsley QC as a Specialist Circuit Judge, based at the Central Criminal Court with effect from 1 August 2007.
The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of His Honour Judge Alastair Hubert Norris, Q.C., and His Honour Judge David George Maddison, to be Justices of the High Court.
The first Citizens Jury, a new consultation initiative announced by the Prime Minister on Monday, has met in Bristol.
£21 billion to rebuild 21st century schools
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Speech given by Alison Maclean, one of our Commissioners, to the LGA Rural Commission and Conference 2007, 5 September.
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Health minister Ivan Lewis today announced £10 million of capital funding to finance new NHS Plus demonstration sites to improve the occupational healthcare services offered to small and medium sized businesses...
The NHS Chief Executive David Nicholson today announced that Professor Sir Bruce Keogh has been appointed as the new NHS medical director.
Sir Ronnie Flanagan's appointment as HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary has been extended, the Home Office announced today.
Increased workforce involvement in safety critical issues is vital if the offshore industry is to improve its health and safety record, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said today.
His contribution to British musical legacy will endure for ever and he...
Reduce the noise on Britain's roads by making it illegal to modify vehicles...
Once a vendor has accepted an offer on a property (or land) and the buyers...
Please complete this road project without any further delay.
To outlaw or constrain by injunction, any "wildcat" and irresponsible strike...
On 1 September each year, the SLC reveals the fixed interest rate that it...
whenever we see any housing benefits or social security or unemployment...
Require the charity commission to make changes to the accounting rules to...
Carbon Emissions are not making a difference in our climate. We, humans as a...
In line with John Hills' recommendations this year, the Government should...
Allow people who may not be able to work to stay on Benefit long term if...
Lord Justice Sedley sited fairness for all that everyone should provide a...
It is becoming apparent that Unit PRI's are being forced to close and tender...
World War II is over, the occupation period is over, it is purposeless to...
President Sarkozy has called on teachers in France to guide and protect the...
sked whether there were any plans to change the way oil revenues were gathered the PMS said that the relevant junior Minister made clear the Government's stance on the issue yesterday.
Asked about the ten problem areas that had been identified and whether these areas were specific towns or cities, or areas within towns, the PMS said that the Home Office would release further details on the subject...
Asked if the PM had been in contact with Alex Salmond about the Scottish Parliament's programme, the PMS said there was an open channel of communication between the Scottish Office and the Scottish Executive and...
Asked whether Government computer networks were vulnerable to computer hacking and whether there was any cross government advice on protecting critical infrastructure like computer networks the PMS said that the...
Asked whether the Prime Minister had submitted his DNA to the DNA database the PMS replied that he wasn't aware that the Prime Minister had but he would double check if people were interested. Put whether the Prime...
The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) informed journalists about the Prime Minister launching with Douglas Alexander and others a new International Health Partnership, which would be part of a renewed global push...
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: International Health Partnership, DNA Database, Computer Hacking, Scottish Parliament, Gun Crime and Misc
Manufacturing: 0.8% three-monthly rise
The OFT has decided that it will conduct a review of ITV's Contract Rights Renewal Undertakings, which is expected to start in January 2008. The review will be conducted in partnership with Ofcom, and further information...
Publication
The OFT is warning consumers to watch out for mailings that promise large cash prizes to induce people to buy catalogue jewellery.
Charity Commission for England & Wales v Zaibatsu, Inc [2007] DRS 4813 (29 August 2007)
AOL LLC v Tomasiewicz [2007] DRS 4816 (29 August 2007)
MJM Hairdesign Ltd & Oojufink v Hackersons [2007] DRS 4757 (29 August 2007)
Reed Elsevier (UK) Ltd & Ors v Super Search [2007] DRS 4914 (31 August 2007)
The appellant, Mr�J-C, appeals against a committal order made by HHJ�Darroch sitting in the Norwich�County�Court on 26 June�2007. The appellant's notice was filed on 30 July, so he is out of time but...
The Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP, has appointed Peter Neville Collier QC as Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge at Leeds Combined Court Centre, with effect from Tuesday 25 September 2007.
Report on the feedback from stakeholders following information seminars on the Resilient Telecommunications Strategy
Report on the Conditions and Treatment of Prisoners under Escort