The OFT today cleared the anticipated acquisition by Nike, Inc (Nike) of Umbro plc (Umbro).
The OFT's test case on unauthorised bank default charges will commence Thursday 17th January at 10.30 at the International Dispute Resolution Centre.
The Chair of the Health and Safety Commission, Judith Hackitt, today welcomed the announcement of the establishment of the Risk and Regulation Advisory Council (RRAC) and expressed the Commission's and the Health...
Children's Minister Beverley Hughes today launched a "call for evidence" to gather information, advice and views on the current youth sector support arrangements.
Denham delivers key note speech on the importance of science to Britain's future
Following confirmation on Thursday 10th January of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in three swans in Dorset, Defra has today confirmed that another mute swan collected on 11 January as part of wild bird surveillance...
Intellect's Consumer Electronics Council has joined the British Retail Consortium, retailers and the Government to work on the details of an initiative to phase out energy-intensive consumer electronics products...
Len Duvall, MPA Chair, commenting on the latest London crime statistics released today, said:
One in two legal practitioners are now submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) forms online, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has revealed today.
At a meeting this morning convened by the Secretary's of State Representative for Maritime Salvage and Intervention (SOSREP) Hugh Shaw, various options were discussed on minimising the impact of the loss of cargo...
We're hosting a workshop at this year's bassac conference 'Speak Out! Strengthening Community Voices'.
The two-day event will champion the community sector as advocates for...
The Prime Minister has said that the Government was right to take action over Northern Rock for the sake of depositors and the wider economy.
The Supporting People programme is more than paying for itself through the positive impact it is having on the lives of the most vulnerable people in society, a new independent report has found.
Gordon Brown answered questions on Northern Rock, Darfur and the NHS at today's PMQs. Energy, home ownership and Iraq were also on the agenda today.
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has changed its travel advice for Algeria. Due to the continuing threat of terrorist attacks we now advise against all but essential travel to Algiers, in addition to the districts...
Findings from research exploring farmer practices, understanding and attitudes in relation to Nitrate Vulnerable Zones, based on a telephone survey and workshops, conducted in 2007.
Findings from research exploring farmer practices, understanding and attitudes in relation to Nitrate Vulnerable Zones, based on a telephone survey and workshops, conducted in 2007.
There needs to be a substantial increase in the annual recruitment of police...
All live stock produce methan emissions these emissions are five times more...
Asked if the Prime Minister had a meeting with Peter Hain after Cabinet this morning, the PMS replied that she would not get into discussing the Prime Minister's individual meetings with Cabinet members. original...
Asked if, after the 3 year settlement on teachers' pay, the Government was likely to review their decision on police pay, the PMS said that people should not get drawn into comparing the two; the police award was...
Asked if the Prime Minister was going to be spending any more time on the Northern Rock issue in the next 48 hours, the PMS said that, as had been said at the lobby briefing this morning, this was something which...
Asked if the Prime Minister had any views on the future, regarding MPs continuing to have the right to vote on their own pay, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said that the Leader of the House had made a statement...
Gordon Brown will answer questions from MPs today in his weekly PMQs session beginning at 12:00 GMT.
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: MP's Pay, Northern Rock, public sector pay and Peter Hain
Gordon Brown has announced the formation of a new council aimed at transforming the way Government deals with high profile risks, from public health to transport safety, that affect all citizens.
Overseas visitors to the UK up 5%
Pay growth steady in the year to November
Rate increases to 74.7%
The Competition Commission (CC) has formally cleared the completed acquisition by Game Group plc (GAME) of Games Station Limited (Gamestation).
The Government today announced it would back the recommendations of the Organ Donation Taskforce, which could see a 50 per cent increase in organ donation in the UK within five years - resulting in an additional...
Figures out today show the highest quarterly growth in the number of people in work since 1997. In the last three months 175,000 more people found a job, swelling the total to a record 29.36 million.
People faced with multiple low value debts could benefit from new court measures set out in a consultation paper published by the Ministry of Justice today.
New Risk and Regulatory Advisory Council appointed to meet the challenge
We're launching our new financial inclusion campaign to create greater awareness of the financial services needs of rural people.
‘Quids In’ includes research ...
Sexual Health Strategy Second Annual Report
Criminal Justice Social Work Statistics
Part 1 of the 17th report of the School Teachers' Review Body (STRB) is being published today, covering a range of matters referred to them in March 2007. I am grateful for the thorough attention the STRB has...
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government is today publishing the phase 1 revision to the Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) for the West Midlands. It follows the public examination...
We previously announced on 11 October 2007, [Official Report, column 42WS] the outcome, subject to consultation, of a review of the multiple injury lump sum element of the Armed Forces and Reserve Forces Compensation...
In the light of parliamentary and public interest in traumatic brain injuries (TBI) arising in current conflicts, I am pleased to report the status of work being conducted on this topic by the Defence Medical...
Between 27 December and 4 January three mute swans were found in a swannery and its vicinity near Chesil Beach; preliminary reports suggest that two of the swans were still alive when located but were euthanised...
I made clear in my Written Ministerial Statement on 12 December, and again in oral questions on 8 January, that the Russian Government's threatened action against the British Council in Russia was illegal, and...
I am today announcing with my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, the appointment of Frances Done CBE as Chair of the Youth Justice Board. The appointment will be for...
In July 2005 in a written statement to the House, local authorities were invited to bid for £18 million of "pump-priming" development funding to bring forward packages of schemes that combined better...
I am today publishing my decisions on whether Manchester and Stansted airports should remain designated for the purposes of price control under Section 40 of the Airports Act 1986. My decisions follow advice ...
ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE MARINE CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS PARTNERSHIP
The Charity Commission, the independent regulator for charities in England and Wales, today publishes its general guidance for charities on public benefit.