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Phil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, has today made the fourth commencement order of the Charities Act 2006. It includes the new statutory definition of 'charity' and various accounting and reporting changes...
Cabinet Office Minister Tom Watson has announced the creation of the Power of Information Task Force, which will drive forward the Government 's pledge to meet rising aspirations of modern communications practice...
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) was launched today along with its six sector companies bringing substantial benefits for farmers and growers.
Information Bulletin
Everyone aged between 40 - 74 offered checks
New local involvement networks to be established
Directgov, the government's flagship digital service, which brings together wide ranging public service information and services and makes them available on the web, mobile and digital television, has moved to DWP...
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today merged to form a single national regulatory body responsible for promoting the cause of better health and safety at work, announced...
Terry Moran has been appointed as the first Chief Executive of the new Pension, Disability and Carers Service.
Changes to checks for those working with children and vulnerable adults will start from October 2009 it was announced today. The fees structure for the scheme has also been set.
New measures to protect the public from terrorism were detailed in the House of Commons today as the Counter Terrorism Bill 2008 had its second reading.
The MOD has launched an internet-based Armed Forces Benefits Calculator (ABC) to make it quick and easy for Service Personnel to assess the total value of their full employment package.
Cannons were fired in celebration today in each of the nation's capitals to mark the 100th anniversary of the Territorial Army (TA) and launch TA100 - a major campaign to acknowledge the contribution of Territorial...
The OFT has today published its Annual Plan which sets out its priorities for the coming year, and how it plans to address a number of forthcoming new challenges. Download a copy from the OFT website : www.oft.gov...
Following an approach by the OFT, Clydesdale Financial Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Barclays Bank plc, has decided to reduce its store card default charges from £22.50 to £12...
HM Treasury, the Department for Work and Pensions and The Pensions Regulator (TPR), are today launching a consultation on updating the Myners principles, a voluntary set of 'comply or explain' principles designed...
Changes to update empty property reliefs come into force today acting as an incentive to encourage owners to bring empty properties back into productive use, increasing access to existing premises for business, ...
A new-look Local Government Pension Scheme is introduced today, making it fairer and more flexible for both employers and the taxpayer.
From today (April 1st) around 11 million people across England have the opportunity to travel wherever they want for free on local buses as the new bus pass comes into effect.
The Lakes Line, between Oxenholme and Windermere, has been designated as a Community Rail Line, Rail Minister Tom Harris announced today.
The rail service on the South Fylde Line, between Blackpool South and Preston, has been designated as a Community Rail Service, Rail Minister Tom Harris announced today. Additionally the rail infrastructure between...
On 1st April 2008 the operational element of the work of the Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) will merge into the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA). The merger, which was agreed by Parliament last year, means SOCA...
Ofwat today published its new strategy which sets out how it plans to develop economic regulation of the water and sewerage sectors in England and Wales.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is managing an investigation into the police action prior to a fatal collision on Bethnal Green Road, London on Sunday (30 March).
Her Majesty's Coastguard and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) charity will feature in a fifth series of the successful BBC documentary Seaside Rescue starting on Sunday, 6 April on BBC One at 6:30 ...
House prices in England and Wales remained static during February, with no monthly price change, according to the latest figures from Land Registry. The average house price stands at £185,616.
Under-age attempted purchases and proxy underage purchases of alcohol are...
Six new probation trusts have started work today as part of the Government's drive to further reduce re-offending and increase protection for the public.
Drug Courts, dedicated to tackling drug misuse and related crime, are to be extended to up to four more magistrates' courts, Justice Secretary Jack Straw confirmed today.
New processes to put the welfare of children at the heart of care proceedings take effect today.
A new Commission which will put employers at the centre of employment and skills policy development across the UK opens for business today. The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) will supersede two ...
The new UK Statistics Authority comes into existence today. It is an independent body, with powers and the obligation to promote, improve, and safeguard official statistics across the UK. Its aim is to rebuild public...
Gordon Brown and his wife Sarah hosted a Downing Street event to celebrate the National Year of Reading yesterday evening.
Gordon Brown has paid tribute to the Territorial Army (TA) as it celebrates 100 years of service.
The Prime Minister has congratulated the Royal Air Force on reaching its 90th anniversary.
Report on water in the East of Scotland
due to the extensive damage they are causing. And for the Police to exercise...
AOL today reports that, "The proportion of assets pension schemes hold in...
Legally Protecting & Helping new single parent mothers and new parents of...
Recent suggestions have been made regarding the display of cigarettes in...
As a hasty response to an appalling act in 1987, the use of firearms was...
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was one of the greatest friends of the...
It is rarely a pleasure travelling these days on public transport...
The mayor of London once again is making the rules suit himself and no one...
It is well known that Israel's illegal settlements policy, in flagrant...
Far too often justice is not done because the police decide not to present a...
We are one people, since 1707 we are all British. For centuries we have...
With the current law, abortion can happen up to 24 weeks. We want to lower...
'...ban left hand drive lorries from our roads' -- ken haslam
AOL today reports that, "Immigration minister Liam Byrne has pledged to...
AOL reports today, of "A British aid worker has been kidnapped by gunmen in...
Recently a youth was locked up for life in February with a recommendation he...
The Minerals and Waste local plans have identified Manor Farm Bridgham (...
BBC Nolan show has conducted a witch hunt against Linfield FC. the Sunday...
Since George Bush Snr came to power, Britain has fought more "police actions...
Save the Wader campaigns to protect a vulnerable species of bird whose...
New rules, which are due to come into force on 6 April, impose a duty of...
AOL today reports, "The European Commission in Brussels has blasted legal...
acording to MCN (motorcycle news)IAM (institute for advanced mororist)have...
In 2007 Lord Carter published his report into reducing prison overcrowding...
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This is the agenda for our Quids In Good Practice Exchange, which will showcase some of the financial inclusion projects making a big difference...
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Zimbabwe and Miscellaneous
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: PMQs, UK-US Working Group, Northern Rock, Counter Terrorism, Zimbabwe, Migration, Neighbourhood Policing and Misc
The Prime Minister has conducted his regular monthly press conference in Downing Street taking questions from national and international journalists.
There are many civil service buildings which could be furnished as army...
and to instead offer a more humane method to those who are determined to be...
we ask the Prime Minister to take notice of the following information and to...
When airlines "lose" (misplace) luggage through their own fault, they sell...
Mortgage providers are unwilling to give mortgages to flats and other...
There is talk about giving workers an extra bank holiday as the UK has the...
Nurses are being asked to accept a pay cut in Hillingdon and elsewhere for...
Among other things, Churches employ people and are of great benefit to the...
Each year between 80,000 and 120,000 suffer a cardiac arrest in a public...
AOL today reports that, "NHS deep clean operation 'in danger of becoming...
With my council, as well as general rubbish, they collect garden waste and...
To have a dog gate next to every countryside footpath style would improve...
This man could be the biggest threat to national security as we know it. He...
we think donkeys are great animals and what is the point in hurting them...
As a person is convicted and given a custodial sentence, their rights to be...
The Current Freepost does not cover all the Troops on active service.......
Motorised transport represents less than 5% of all CO2 emissions and Britain...
BAA has demonstrated (with its Airline Partner British Airways) that it does...
Northern Rock has posted £168 million loss in 2007 compared to £627 million...
Under the guise of landscaping improvements, some developers have been...
Keratoconus (KC) is a degenerative eye condition which affects the cornea....
Paedophiles do not change. They may develope an ability to control their...
The Prime Minister has set out the Government's plans for a national programme of preventative health checks that is expected to save up to 10,000 lives a year.
Risk for Private Water Supplies
report on pathogens associated with drinking water
Risks for Private Water Supplies
This brave 24 yr old set off a trip wire releasing a grenade,intending to...
Using myself as a example, I declared my intentions to the uk pensions dept,...
Evidence shows that many adults who were abused as children are being...
Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers appointed as senior Lord of Appeal in Ordinary.
The Prime Minister has set out the details of a national programme of preventative health checks that is expected to save up to 10,000 lives a year.
The Prime Minister has called upon football captains to play a bigger role in improving players' behaviour on the pitch and setting an example to youngsters.
Stuart Burgess, our chair and the government's Rural Advocate, joined the Prince of Wales this week on a visit to Cumbria, to highlight the importance of rural communities...
Footballers have a "great responsibility" to set the right example to young people and behave on the pitch, the PM has said.
15.5% in Q4 2007
Guidance for local authorities and health boards on the implementation of local area coordination for people with learning disabilities.
The Lord Chief Justice's Review of the Administration of Justice in the Courts [HC 448] has today been laid before Parliament, under Section 5 of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005. Copies are available in the...
My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (James Plaskitt) has made the following Statement.
I am pleased to announce that the gross discretionary social fund...
I have set Companies House the following targets for the year 2008-09:
To achieve a score of more than 86 per cent. in each quarterly Companies House customer satisfaction survey.
To achieve a 26 ...
I have today agreed to the publishing of the Insolvency Service's Corporate Plan for the period 2008-11.
The Insolvency Service plans to deal with some 74,200 new insolvencies in the year to 31 March 2009...
On 18 March, Official Report, columns 53-54WS, I informed the House that the Government had formally notified to the European Commission proposals to continue to provide state aid to Northern Rock to support ...
I am today publishing a consultation document, "Promoting Achievement, Valuing Success: A Strategy for 14-19 Qualifications". Building on the aim that we set out in the Children's Plan for a world-class education...
I would like to update the House on the work we have undertaken and the further action we plan to take to safeguard children and young people from forced marriage.
Keeping children and young people safe...
My hon. Friend the Minister of State for Employment Relations and Postal Affairs, the Member for Wolverhampton, South-East (Mr. McFadden), and I are today publishing a consultation paper: "Prosperous Places: ...
The UK's chemical protection programme is designed to protect against the use of chemical weapons. Such a programme is permitted by the Chemical Weapons Convention, with which the United Kingdom is fully compliant...
I am pleased to announce that the Ministry of Defence has signed a 27-year Private Finance Initiative contract with AirTanker Ltd, to provide a replacement air-to-air refuelling and strategic air transport capability...
The following list sets out the key performance indicators and targets that have been set for Her Majesty's Land Registry for 2008-09.
Customer Service
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Percentage of Official Copy and...
On the 25 June 2007, the Government published their response to the Power of Information Review (Cm7157). The review was an independent study by Tom Steinberg, director of mySociety and Ed Mayo, chief executive...
The Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986, as amended by the Boundary Commissions Act 1992, requires that the Parliamentary Boundary Commission for Northern Ireland undertake periodical reviews of constituencies...
I am pleased to announce that the gross discretionary social fund budget for 2008-09 will be £682 million. This includes a £40 million injection of net funding, being the third of three which in total...
Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000:Code of Practice: For persons authorised under intervention orders and guardians
Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000: Code of Practice: For Local Authorities Exercising Functions under the 2000 Act
Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000: Code of Practice For Continuing and Welfare Attorneys
Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000: A short guide to the Act
Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 Guardianship and Intervention Orders - making an application: A Guide for Carers
Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 Code of Practice - Access to Funds