Over two months since Cyclone Nargis caused devastation across southern Burma, International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander has announced that a further £17.5 million will be made available in...
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator had received a request from Wigan Council to revise the date of closure of Kingshill School, Tyldesley and Highlea Secondary School, Worsley and to establish a new community...
At five past two this afternoon (Wednesday) Swansea Coastguard received a Mayday from a French sailing vessel reporting that they had dismasted and were now drifting two miles North of Lynton in North Devon.
Speaking today at an event organised by the Department for Business for key industry stakeholders, Minister Malcolm Wicks reminded industry of some of the achievements made in the first year of the Waste Electrical...
Information Bulletin
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a modification to a statutory proposal for Edward Sheerien and Royston High School, Barnsley. The Adjudicator, Mr Andrew Baxter, approved the modification...
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on an objection by parents to the admission arrangements set by Durham County Council for Durham Johnston School.
Post Office Ltd have launched a guide for local councils who want to provide local funding to Post Offices.
It builds on the model pioneered in negotiations with Essex County...
Tony Cooper has been appointed Chief Executive of the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) after an open competition chaired by the Civil Service Commission. Mr. Cooper has latterly held the position as Interim Chief Executive...
The first Afghan National Army designed, built, manned and patrolled Forward Operating Base (FOB) has received a seal of approval from the British Forces team that mentored them, and the local Afghan community.
The first UK tri-Service Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS), has been published today, Wednesday 9 July. The survey was conducted between July and October 2007. Since then, a number of the issues raised...
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears will today publish a White Paper setting out proposals to deliver a fundamental shift in power, influence and responsibility into the hands of communities and citizens.
If you're hoping to spend more time on the beach than on the hard shoulder this summer, servicing the car might well be a wise investment, but make sure you shop around and compare prices advises Consumer Direct...
Coastguards are launching their Sea Smart summer safety campaign as millions of us are set to flock to the beach this summer. With many families reviewing their household finances and considering reducing their ...
The Government launched a consultation today on the most appropriate way of supporting people diagnosed with pleural plaques.
Stuart Burgess, our chair and the Government's Rural Advocate,is visiting Norfolk to visit a range of projects which will highlight the challenges and successes of working with disadvantaged...
Jean Scott, Senior Policy Advisor in our Rural Services: Fair Access and Equitable Outcomes team, has been interviewed for an article in the latest NFU Countryside magazine.
The ...
Jean Scott, Senior Policy Advisor in our Rural Services: Fair Access and Equitable Outcomes team, has been interviewed for an article in the latest NFU Countryside magazine.
The ...
Post Office Ltd have launched a guide for local councils who want to provide local funding to Post Offices.
It builds on the model pioneered in negotiations with Essex County...
Violent crime, the G8 Summit and the economy were on the agenda at today's PMQs.
Scottish Road Safety Strategy: Analysis of Consultation Report
Scottish Road Safety Strategy: Analysis of Consultation Report
A consultation paper on proposed Regulation of Care (Requirements as to Independent Healthcare Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2008
PUBLISHED ON BEHALF OF THE LEGAL SERVICES COMPLAINTS COMMISSIONER
Harriet Harman MP will be taking the Prime Minister's place at the weekly PMQs session beginning at 12:00 BST, as Mr Brown is attending the G8 Summit in Japan.
Deficit widened to £4.2bn in May
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
A debate with young people on identity cards was kick started by the Home Secretary today as part of preparations for offering cards to over-16s from 2010.
My right honourable friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Alistair Darling) has made the following Written Statement.
The Economic and Financial Affairs Council will be held in Brussels on 8 July 2008...
The Economic and Financial Affairs Council will be held in Brussels on 8 July 2008. Items on the agenda are as follows:
Presidency Work Programme
The French Presidency will present the ECOFIN work...
The Secretary of State for Health and I today welcome the publication of the Bercow report on services for children and young people with speech, language and communications needs (SLCN). A copy of the report...
The next relief in place of UK forces in Afghanistan will take place in October 2008. The force package that we currently plan to deploy will see the lead formation, 16 Air Assault Brigade, replaced by 3 Commando...
I will today lay before the House the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Command Paper "Prospects for the European Union in 2008: French Presidency". Copies will be placed in the Library of the House. Additional...
I am today announcing that Dr. Jonathan Spencer CB has submitted his report of his independent review of the Civil Justice Council on 24 June 2008. I welcome the report and accept the thrust of the recommendations...
The 2003 White Paper "The Future of Air Transport" made clear that given the economic benefits to the UK, the Government support the further development of Heathrow by adding a third runway and exploring the ...
As it stands, councils are allowed to allocate places to schools that are...
I wish the government to stop giving honours to people for doing their jobs...
A pledge to increase the conviction rate for rape by ensuring a consistent police response will be made today by Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker and the Association of Chief Police Officers' John Yates at a conference...
HM the Queen has appointed District Judge David John Cooke to be a Specialist Chancery Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips of Worth...