IMPORTANT: This constitutes advice issued by HM Treasury about the heightened risks of money laundering or terrorist financing in the jurisdictions identified. All UK businesses within the financial sector should...
As we see more and more discontented children on Britain's streets today, we...
Whilst the Civilian War Dead of the Second World War who died as the result...
We demand that weekly bin collections are returned to their weekly...
The Prime Minister has said that withdrawal of Prince Harry from front-line action in Afghanistan is the "right decision".
"This is a statement from the families of the 5 British men taken hostage nine months ago in Baghdad.
The government has added to the housing crisis by removing the housing...
Every week, we see in the media that someone is refused a medicine or...
Ringo Starr should not be given a Knighthood just because he banged the...
I feel that we are clouded by many stigmas and myths surrounding self harm,...
169 post offices are under threat in London. The Post Office has launched a...
Copyright is a privilege enabling owners to prevent copying of protected...
How many times do we have to hear on the news that a young driver has killed...
This is an idea that makes perfect economic sense - every 4 years our...
'...To create much needed apprenticeships in the renewable and alternative technology industies' -- Loretta Patricia Land
Problems with Pay and Display No Change Given., Dirty Little Scam Scam...
I would like funding to be reviewed to allow for increased training to be...
its about time that the none nhs payers, pay out of their own pockets for...
a ban is needed to take the pressure off fish stocks and allow them to...
We have recently seen the regulators issuing heavy fines against bodies such...
We feel that under the banner of multiculturalism, that too much of Britain'...
Asked what the Prime Minister was going to do to stop Government departments spending money on millions of plastic bags, the PMS replied that the point here was about plastic bags being used in Government marketing...
Asked for the Prime Minister's view of the arrangements that were in place for Prince Harry in Afghanistan and did he think it was a shame that it had broken down and looked like he would have to come back, the ...
The Prime Minister launched the first stage of a new points-based system for migrants during a tour of the West Midlands based Fujitsu factory today.
Oliver Heald MP, Sir Derek Morris MA Dphil and Dame Denise Platt DBE have been appointed to the Committee on Standards in Public Life. All three appointments, announced by the Prime Minister today, are for a period...
"The beaver is a keystone species whose reintroduction can bring benefits to...
The pig farming industry has become, and continues to become, non-profitable...
We call on the Prime Minister to abolish, and not replace, the new...
The caretaker government of Bangladesh is demolishing the homes of thousands...
Having been a carer for my Mother & my husband, I appreciate the value of...
Professor Jonathan Tonge was announced as chair of the new Youth Citizenship Commission today.
The Government wants to unlock the talent of young leaders so that more young people are able to champion local and national issues and to become positive role models for their communities.
Children and young people will get new adventure playgrounds and exciting and innovative play areas if their local authorities succeed in becoming part of the first year of the government's national £225...
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Our financial inclusion campaign is seeking to create greater awareness of the financial services needs of rural people.
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Our financial inclusion campaign is seeking to create greater awareness of the financial services needs of rural people. Our series of best practice...
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Our financial inclusion campaign is seeking to create greater awareness of the financial services needs of rural people. Our series of best practice...
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Our financial inclusion campaign is seeking to create greater awareness of the financial services needs of rural people. Our series of best practice...
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Our financial inclusion campaign is seeking to create greater awareness of the financial services needs of rural people. Our series of best practice...
This document is available as download only
Our financial inclusion campaign is seeking to create greater awareness of the financial services needs of rural people. Our series of best practice...
This document is available as download only
Our financial inclusion campaign is seeking to create greater awareness of the financial services needs of rural people. Our series of best practice...
This document is available as download only
Our financial inclusion campaign is seeking to create greater awareness of the financial services needs of rural people. Our series of best practice...
This document is available as download only
Our financial inclusion campaign is seeking to create greater awareness of the financial services needs of rural people. Our series of best practice...
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Our financial inclusion campaign is seeking to create greater awareness of the financial services needs of rural people. Our series of best practice...
Access to financial services is vital to everyone, but rural areas face specific challenges. Our ‘Quids In’ campaign is trying to create greater awareness of the financial services...
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Prince Harry and plastic bags
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The Prime Minister has described a power-sharing deal in Kenya between President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga as a "triumph for peace and democracy."
Gordon Brown has said that the Government is ready to take the "necessary steps" to bring about a reduction in Britain's plastic bag consumption in an effort to improve the environment and cut pollution.
Defence Minister Baroness Taylor today visited the BAE Systems shipyards, in Glasgow to mark the cutting of steel for the Royal Navy's sixth Type 45 Destroyer, DUNCAN.
2008 will, for the first time, see the detachment of Good Friday and Easter...
Currently there is no national standard for policing road racing in the UK,...
Children born just after the September 1st deadline have to wait until they...
Britains town/city scape heritage is in danger of being lost as many...
The advent of the dog-owning hoodie has brought with it a dramatic rise in...
'...have created and distributed, a pamphlet to be distributed to all households in the u.k detailing how neighbours should show respect towards each other, and have consideration towards others with regards to...
That the Government makes it Mandatory, through legislation within the up-...
The Charity Commission has today launched consultations on draft supplementary guidance for charities on public benefit, and is calling for responses. The draft guidance - Public Benefit and the Advancement of ...
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by Worcestershire County Council to amalgamate Northwick Manor Infant School and Northwick Manor Junior School in Worcester. The replacement...
Asked if the British Government had anything to do with the Government of Jersey, the PMS replied that, as he understood it, we did not have responsibility for things like provision of childcare services. On the...
Asked if increased aid to Kenya could be expected soon in sight of the developments, the PMS said that it was best to check with DfiD, but that it was a bit premature to get into those sorts of suggestions at this...
Asked if the Government had been taking a strong stand on the subject of plastic bags, the PMS referred the journalist back to the speech that the Prime Minister made on the environment. The Prime Minister had spoken...
Asked if the Prime Minister supported the Foreign Secretary's suggestion that the Olympics should be a politics-free zone, the PMS said that the Prime Minister had spoken at some length about the Olympics and the...
Asked what the Prime Minister thought of Sir Philip Mawer saying that he'll stand up to him, the PMS said that the Prime Minister welcomed it. original source.
Asked if the Prime Minister had any thoughts on Sir Ian Blair's comments regarding the Derek Conway case being referred to Scotland Yard, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that that was not something ...
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Derek Conway, Sir Philip Mawer, Olympics, Plastic Bags, Kenya and Jersey
A national public consultation was launched today on options for implementing the outstanding Single Payment Scheme (SPS) aspects of the reforms to the EU fresh and processed fruit and vegetable regime and the EU...
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
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The systematic destruction of an English country village. Clandown is a...
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The biggest shake-up of the immigration system in 45 years got underway today with the introduction of a new points system to ensure only the best can work in Britain, new licenses for businesses who want to employ...
The OFT has today announced a policy under which it will pay financial incentives of up to £100,000 in return for information which helps it to identify and take action against illegal cartels. The policy...
A new Government-backed global volunteering scheme for 18 to 25 year-olds will offer young adults from less advantaged backgrounds the opportunity to live, work and learn about life in poorer countries while making...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (James Purnell) has made the following Statement.
We have made clear progress over the past decade in tackling poverty and promoting...
Today I am publishing a consultation paper on new rules to clarify citizens' rights when faced with judgments reached in another EU member state in their absence.
The UK is sponsoring this initiative of...
Today my honourable friend the Minister of State for Science and Innovation, Universities and Skills (Ian Pearson) has made the following Statement.
I am today placing in the Libraries of both Houses copies...
The Housing Market Renewal Programme has made a major contribution to restoring confidence in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the country. I am therefore pleased to announce that we will be making a further...
I will represent the UK at the Environment Council in Brussels on 3 March.
At this Council, the Slovenian presidency will be seeking to agree three sets of Council conclusions. First, the Council will discuss...
On 16 April 2007, my right hon. Friend the former Secretary of State for Health, the Member for Kingston upon Hall, West and Hessle (Alan Johnson) announced an independent review to examine the processes underlying...
Further to my written ministerial statement on 25 July 2007, Official Report, column 78WS, I am pleased to announce the following additional appointments to the Ethics Group which provides Ministers with independent...
I am today placing in the Libraries of the House copies of a statement by the UK Government about nanotechnologies.
Nanotechnologies offer potentially huge benefits to society, industry, health and the ...
Today my right hon. and noble Friend the Attorney-General is publishing a consultation paper on new rules to clarify citizens' rights when faced with judgments reached in another EU member state in their absence...
We have made clear progress over the past decade in tackling poverty and promoting social justice, but we need to do more. We are determined that we will continue to tackle child poverty and to drive for an 80...
A new Government-backed global volunteering scheme for 18 to 25 year-olds will offer young adults from less advantaged backgrounds the opportunity to live, work and learn about life in poorer countries while making...
Youngest inventors targeted to keep Britain in top league of green inventors
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I very disappointed that you either are unable or unwilling to answer the queries I put to you, particularly after I addressed the various points you raised! Or could...
Asked if the Prime Minister thought it was good tax planning by a company to put a large amount of its business in the Cayman Islands, and was this something that should be looked at by Revenue and Customs, the ...
Asked about the announcement in the drugs strategy that assets could be seized on arrest rather than on conviction, and did this not totally tear up everything about British Justice and the idea of being innocent...
Put that the Prime Minister appeared to be critical of Harriet Harman in PMQs today regarding her praise of Fidel Castro, the PMS replied that he was not sure that he would interpret it like that.Asked how he would...
Asked about the Prime Minister's meeting with the President of the European Parliament Hans-Gert Pottering, and if the report on MEPs' expenses was raised, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) replied that the meeting...
Asked if Cabinet Ministers were free to campaign against Government policies such as post office closures, the PMS replied that the Cabinet had agreed that there was a need for the post office network to modernise...
Asked whether the Government would accept that the GP's pay contract had not gone well, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that Alistair Henderson from NHS Employers had been commenting...
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on the proposal by Salford City Council to discontinue Charlestown and North Grecian Street Community schools, Salford and establish a new community...
I personally receive 3 or 4 calls per week from these so called charity...
The study of Classical languages and literature - the backbone of Western...
Eyes are part of the human body and as such should be part of the Free...
the uk is far behind other countries when it comes to protecting natural...
I quote from the PM's response to the petition 'FuelDuty99' "The Government...
The Prime Minister has described a power-sharing deal in Kenya by President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga as a "triumph for peace and democracy."
A groundbreaking agreement has been reached on policing Heathrow airport under the requirements of the Civil Aviation Act 2006.
Provisional figures released today by the Met Office show that the UK has recorded the sunniest February since the UK-wide record began in 1929.
Two 39 year old men have today been questioned by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on suspicion of offshore tax evasion believed to have cost the Exchequer over £1 million.
Letting agents often charge tenants exorbitant fees for trivial and standard...
We would like the government to generate an all inclusive integrated plan...
At the end of February 2008, the ORR announced it was to fine Network Rail £...
'...ensure that there is greater security, and regulation for social networking sites on the internet.' -- Andy wilson
Every year the MoD hands over to civilian disposal companies tonnes of...
Currently, motorists having to face an already psychologically punishing...
Harriet Harman should immediately resign or be forced to vacate office for...
People with impaired hearing have problems when using Call Centres, because...
Currently, the only way for people to receive Health Care(outside the...
It would pervert the notions of fatherhood, motherhood and family. A cybrid...
Following an article on Yahoo, of the successful legalisation of street...
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Asked if Cabinet Ministers were free to campaign against Government policies such as post office closures, the PMS replied that the Cabinet had agreed that there was a need for the post office network to modernise...
Asked if Cabinet Ministers were free to campaign against Government policies such as post office closures, the PMS replied that the Cabinet had agreed that there was a need for the post office network to modernise...
Asked if Cabinet Ministers were free to campaign against Government policies such as post office closures, the PMS replied that the Cabinet had agreed that there was a need for the post office network to modernise...
Asked whether the Government would accept that the GP's pay contract had not gone well, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that Alistair Henderson from NHS Employers had been commenting...
Asked whether the Government would accept that the GP's pay contract had not gone well, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that Alistair Henderson from NHS Employers had been commenting...
Asked whether the Government would accept that the GP's pay contract had not gone well, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that Alistair Henderson from NHS Employers had been commenting...
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: GP's pay and post office closures
The Prime Minister has described a power-sharing deal in Kenya by President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga as a "triumph for peace and democracy." Today's agreement between brings to an end the...
The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Dr Nemat (Minouche) Shafik as Permanent Secretary at the Department for International Development, in succession to Sir Suma Chakrabarti KCB.
The independent review of competition and innovation in the water industry, announced when the Government launched its new Water Strategy for England earlier this month, is to be led by Professor Martin Cave.
"We are saddened by reports that a baby was killed and several innocent Palestinian civilians were killed and injured in Israeli Air Force strikes on Gaza yesterday. My sympathy is with the families of those killed...
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Solent Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) coordinated two medical evacuations this morning from vessels off Shoreham and in Southampton Water after they both requested assistance on Channel 16.
We are migrants under the Highly Skilled Migrant Program and we are required...
At the moment social services means tests are at the descretion of local...
The UK Government should urge the South African Government to stop the...
Toys containing small magnets are set to carry new safety warnings. The measure has been designed to better protect children from unsafe toys.
House prices in England and Wales increased by 0.9 per cent in January according to the latest monthly figures from Land Registry.
Deaths related to MRSA stabilise in 2006
Number of deaths increase in 2006
Results of a Government programme aimed at improving rural services have been published today by Defra.
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Employment experts in the public, private and voluntary sectors will be paid to not just help the long-term unemployed into jobs - but to keep them there, Work and Pensions Secretary James Purnell announced today...
This is the latest in a series of quarterly Statistics Publication Notices which announces the availability of the Scottish Household Survey for a particular quarter.
The Government has announced today the regional distribution of more than £1bn to revitalise the housing market in key areas and restore stable communities.
After the resounding vote in favour of strike action over the low pay for...
Help stop lincolnshire council tax going up to fund the police. The...
Terror-Free Oil Initiative is an American based project that is dedicated to...
Firstly, powered crafts might disturb a sensitive habitat for wildlife. Even...
We need to set a target that delivers the reduction in UK climate-changing...
With noise nuisance now being regarded as one of the major causes for...
'...pass an act of parliament to mandatorally require all school, college and university pupils & students to be taught moral values & respect towards others; this should include units relating to conduct whilst...
We call upon the government to provide urgent assistance to the Avro Vulcan...
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister that, to protect the populace...
Captive care keepers in the United Kingdom believe that they have the right...
It is unfair that people with epilepsy, thyroid problems and diabetes etc...
Jason Robinson has had an amazing career in both Rugby codes and has been an...
Transfering money from one bank to another via BACS can take 3 to 5 wkng...
The Beautiful British wildcats now only found in Scotland, is Britains only...
The young drivers of the country should be able to drive there cars around...
Make every retail outlet in England and Wales state (in noticable writing)...
There is to be a sub post office closire .Alot of elderley poeple rely on...
From 1 July 2008 it will be illegal to smoke in a mental health unit. While...
As has been written about by Nick Duffell in his master peice 'The Making of...
From April 2008 my tax bill will double being on a low income £7500 pa my...
Recently we have noticed that student railcards are only valid after 10am,...
It is ridiculous to think that smoking in a hotel bedroom will not drift...
The current capital in London is anything but central to the rest of the...
Motorists are set to benefit from fairer and more transparent parking system as Transport Minister Rosie Winterton today published a new framework designed to make parking enforcement more motorist friendly.
Figures published today show the biggest drop for five years in teenage conception rates, confirmation that the Government's Teenage Pregnancy Strategy is working.
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Europe, Harriet Harman, Drugs Strategy and misc
Deaths stabilise in 2006
Deaths increase in 2006
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The Department of Health today published its formal response to Sir John Tooke's independent review of Modernising Medical Careers (MMC).
In the United Kingdom, disgracefully, there are more and more situations...
I am just 14 years old. I have written this petition in a bid to save a...
The presence of this huge percentage of the Gross Domestic Product as a...
Community sentences can be a more effective punishment than short prison sentences, Secretary of State for Justice Jack Straw said today, on a visit to the Liverpool Community Justice Centre.
The Government's commitment to renewable energy is demonstrated again today as Malcolm Wicks, the Energy Minister, gives permission for three new wind farms to be built.
The Justice and Home Affairs Council will be held on 28 February 2008 in Brussels. My right honourable friend the Home Secretary, my honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Office...
I am announcing that I have, today, laid a departmental minute before the House regarding the granting of an indemnity related to nuclear occurrences forming part of new contracts for the LLWR at DRIGG.
The Government are today confirming the timing of implementation of mandatory ratings against the code for sustainable homes (the code) for new homes in England. This will come into effect on 1 May 2008. All ...
My right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for Health, the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families and I have today published the new 10-year drug strategy, "Drugs: Protecting Families and Communities...
The Justice and Home Affairs Council will be held on 28 February 2008 in Brussels. My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary, the Solicitor-General of Scotland (Frank Mulholland) and I will attend on behalf of ...
The NHS is to push forward with a step change in cleaning services, NHS Chief Executive David Nicholson will indicate today.
The largest civil and family court to be built for more than 100 years in England and Wales will be formally opened by Her Majesty The Queen this afternoon.
Schools Minister Jim Knight today congratulated pupils, teachers and parents on the latest results for 14 year olds while, recognising the need to remain focused on raising attainment in the core subjects.
"We unreservedly condemn today's barrage of rockets on southern Israel that has left one man dead and several others injured. I offer my deepest sympathies to the family.
The Housing Act 2004, was heralded as a vast improvement in legislation. It...
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has welcomed European Parliament President Dr Hans-Gert Poettering to Number 10.
Sir Christopher Kelly, Chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, today commented on the First Special Report of the Members Estimate Committee on the review of members' allowances. Sir Christopher said...
British Airways and BALPA have jointly agreed Acas conciliation in seeking to find a solution to the current items of disagreement.
The Secretary of State for Business Enterprise & Regulatory Reform has presented a petition in the High Court to wind up Initial Credit Limited in the public interest.
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears is joining forces with business to take a more active role in supporting local community enterprise by providing free expert advice in return for involvement in projects that transform...
In response to the announced strike ballot result, Peter Cardy, Chief Executive of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency said;
The London Borough of Haringey - as Trustees of our Charity - are still...
To setup an independent body to securely store and maintain all DNA records...
There was a time walking down my street was a nice quite stroll. Nowadays it...
I am married to a foreign national I met in this country. We had to get...
At the same time the government should levy a small returnable deposit on...
We welcome 'Rural challenges, local solutions', the report of the 8 Defra Rural Delivery Pathfinders published today. The pathfinders have explored innovative approaches to rural delivery...
Put that the European Court of Human Rights was considering a case to limit the number of samples on the DNA database, the PMS said that the Prime Minister thought that the DNA database had been shown in recent ...
Asked whether the Government had any plans to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies, the PMS said that it was a matter for the Treasury.Asked if the Prime Minister was concerned that energy companies were...