The Prime Minister has encouraged entrepreneurs and businessmen to embrace the wealth of opportunities that will emerge from increased globalisation over the next 20 years and to use their energy to promote ...
Briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesman on: the Cabinet, child protection, Government efficiency, Northern Ireland and misc
CabinetThe Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) began by telling the assembled...
Briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesman on: the efficiency programme, Iraq and Immigration
Efficiency ProgrammeAsked about the Efficiency Programme s target of 30 billion, the Prime Minister s Spokesman...
Asked if the issue of the Saudi oil tanker captured by pirates off the coast of Somalia was raised at Cabinet, the PMS said that it had not come up. Asked if business rates had come up, the PMS said there was no...
Asked if we were getting to a crunch-point in negotiations, the PMS advised people to wait and see how things progressed. Asked for any more detail on what was said this morning, the PMS said that the Secretary...
Put that the PMS had said that the Chief Secretary had stated that there was scope to go beyond the figures mentioned, the PMS replied that what the Chief Secretary did say was that the Chancellor would be updating...
Asked for more details of the update given by Ed Balls, the PMS said it was really a summary of the events of the last week and the action that the Government had announced in recent days. Asked if there was any...
The Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) began by telling the assembled journalists what had been discussed at Cabinet. There was an update from Ed Balls and the Children s Minister Beverley Hughes on where we were...
Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with Phil Woolas that there were some immigration lawyers out there who were playing the system, the PMS replied that he had not seen the comments, and as usual would like to ...
Put that Lord Goldsmith s advice to the former Prime Minister that the Iraq war was legal was flawed, and asked for a response, the PMS replied that we had been over this ground many times before. Fortunately ...
Asked about the Efficiency Programme s target of 30 billion, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) replied that the Chancellor would give an interim report on the Government s Efficiency Programme and in particular...
Gordon Brown has outlined his views on how best to tackle the world economic downturn at a press conference today with Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission.
The two men met at Downing...
Gordon Brown has delivered a statement to Parliament explaining the measures agreed at the G20 financial summit on how to help the global economy through the current downturn and into a period of recovery. The...
Transcript of speech given by Prime Minister, Mr Gordon Brown, at the launch of Enterprise week and Global entrepreneurship week, in London, Monday 17 November 2008.
Prime Minister:
Can I say first...
CPI down to 4.5%, RPI down to 4.2%
It may be the most intensively used major diesel-only route not serving...
Whilst there is no quick fix for the current situation this idea may go some...
To justify these proposals BW states that most continuous cruisers are using...
and introduce carbon rationing, trading and banking. These measures will...
A member of Osama Bin Laden's family has been denied entry to the EU by a...
The excellent measures taken to prevent meltdown in the financial system...
In the media, where children are influenced, and young women celebreties are...
Currently, the official rate of interest for beneficial loans sits at 6.25...
'...to ensure that all the guess work is taken out of the initial breast cancer diagnosis and that every woman with a breast lump concern, no matter what her age will be given a mammogram or the equivalent within...
Plans to boost the number of people who volunteer to help protect England's nature and wildlife were unveiled today by Environment Secretary Hilary Benn.
The interim report by Professor Martin Cave into competition and innovation in water markets is published today. The report sets out Professor Cave's recommended measures for increasing retail competition in...
A consultation on the implementation of changes to the EU School Milk Scheme in England has been launched today by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
Doctors, nurses and other NHS staff in England are helping to develop new standards to measure and improve the quality of care in the NHS.
The first progress report from the Office for Strategic Co-ordination of Health Research (OSCHR) was submitted to the Government today. The Secretaries of State for Health and Innovation, Universities and Skills...
Minister for Pensions and Ageing Society Rosie Winterton has today welcomed the publication of a review of how the Government currently engages with older people.
Mr Trevor Moore has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Tajikistan in succession to Mr Graeme Loten. Mr Moore will take up his appointment during January 2009.
State-of-the art filtering technology will now enable parents, schools, businesses and web users in the UK to further restrict access to websites which advocate or promote terrorism, the Home Secretary announced...
The Identity and Passport Service (IPS) today announced the appointment of an additional board member as part of a programme to increase capability in the run up to the start of the National Identity Scheme. ...
Transport operator Cardiff Bus engaged in predatory conduct intended to eliminate a competitor, 2 Travel, the OFT decided today.
The OFT has today cleared the acquisition of the leading US beer company, Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc (Anheuser), by global brewer InBev N.V./S.A. (InBev) of Belgium.
Statistics relating to the waiting times of urgently referred patients diagnosed with cancer during April-June 2008.
My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary, my hon. Friend the Minister of State for International Development, my noble Friend the Minister for International Defence and Security (Baroness Taylor) and I represented...
On 20 September 2007, I announced that I had asked the organ donation taskforce to look at the complex issue of an opt-out or presumed consent system of organ donation.
The taskforce's terms of reference...
The Insolvency Service has withdrawn the legislative reform order which had been presented to Parliament to amend sections of the Insolvency Act 1986 aimed at simplifying IVAs (individual voluntary arrangements) ...
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has invited popular TV motorsport presenter Louise Brady and former Superbike Champion and now MotoGP commentator Steve Parrish to support an exciting new scheme aimed at significantly...
The final 51 REACH role model candidates are being put through their paces this week as the final stage of the recruitment process for the REACH role model group kicks off.
An easy to use booklet to help small accommodation providers comply with fire safety rules was launched by Fire Minister Sadiq Khan today.
A major new drive to end rough sleeping by 2012 was announced by the Government today.
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears today outlined plans to encourage new town and parish councils to be set up so that more decision-making powers are devolved to local people, and said she particularly wanted to...
Terry Morgan to be Non-Executive Chair from November 2009 Douglas Oakervee will undertake Non-Executive Chair role until then
Suffolk and Norfolk residents and commuters could benefit from better, more reliable and safer journeys 18 months earlier than expected, after the planned start date for dualling of the A11 was brought forward to...
The Consumer Council for Water today (18 November) welcomed the recommendations put forward in Martin Cave's interim report on competition in the water industry, and is echoing the call to get competition right...
The first ever Double Taxation Convention between the UK and the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya was signed on 17 November in London by the Foreign Office Minister of State, Bill Rammell and ...
At half past five this morning the Finnish registered Fishing Vessel 'Zeeland' on passage from Holland to South America, manned by 3 Indonesians, reported that they were taking water and sinking 20 nautical...
Further to the annihilation of the family on the M6 last month we need to...
Britsh born non domiciles do not pay tax in the UK e.g. wealthy individuals...
Get rid of bats protecion! They are evil-looking and stink if they live in...
There's no legal requirement in the UK to follow the specifications set out...
The roulette machines in betting shops are widely known as the 'crack...
Due to the current commitments of British forces in Iraq and Afghanistan it...
Over the summer, the price of oil went to near $140 per barrel. Accordingly...
the increase in gambling centres is killing the seaside and we already have...
Because of the size of its carbon footprint and VOC emmissions.
These jackpot machines are highly addictive, there is limits to the amount...
If Ex-Gurkha Soldiers have right to stay in the UK then British parents who...
THE seven deaths on the M6 motorway in South Cheshire, including all six...
The poorest in this land are being screwed by the financial institutions of...
We the undersigned urge the government to reconsider its proposed growth...
It is well know that many women lie to the police to prevent or restrict...
The system in Greater London has at its core a directly elected powerful...
The UK economy is in melt down -manufacturing order books are in free fall...
The government should not stop patients collecting their medicines from...
The CSA are operating two systems, which for non-resident parent has...
The Prime Minister's answer to the petition regarding the labelling of palm...
As from Janruary 08 the motor trade can not surrender road tax disks taken...
Greater respect for M.E., sometimes a fatal illness, within the N.H.S. and...
'...seek a consensus within the Country and Parliament on how to address the imbalance,which is divisive,in the provision of non state retirement pensions, between public and private sectors,of which much has been...
Human rights breaches in Sri-Lanka are terrible. Maids are sent in foreign...
If people who work for charities had to pay little or no tax, the charitiy's...
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has called for deeper business ties between the UK and its "firm friend" Israel. The UK aims to raise trade between the two countries to £3 billion per year by 2012...
Secretary of State for Business Peter Mandelson today announced the re-appointment of Philip Collins as Chairman of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).
Ministers today challenged colleges to play a greater role in helping people and businesses deal with the current economic situation as they outlined how the Learning and Skills Council should invest its £12...
Four appointments have been made to the senior management team of the Care Quality Commission.
The first progress report from the Office for Strategic Co-ordination of Health Research (OSCHR) was submitted to the Government today. The Secretaries of State for Health and Innovation, Universities and Skills...
His Honour Judge Goolam Meeran will retire as President of the Employment Tribunals for England and Wales on 31 December 2008. He will also retire as a Circuit Judge on 4 March 2009.
His Honour Judge Goolam Meeran will retire as President of the Employment Tribunals for England and Wales on 31 December 2008. He will also retire as a Circuit Judge on 4 March 2009.
This leaflet introduces the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) Network.
The RDPE Network will support the implementation and evaluation of the RDPE through the...
DISCONTINUE THE HAYWARD COMMUNITY SPECIAL SCHOOL AND WOODLANDS COMMUNITY SPECIAL SCHOOL AND A NEW REPLACEMENT COMMUNITY SPECIAL SCHOOL IN CHELMSFORD, ESSEX
DISCONTINUE THE HAYWARD COMMUNITY SPECIAL SCHOOL AND WOODLANDS COMMUNITY SPECIAL SCHOOL AND A NEW REPLACEMENT COMMUNITY SPECIAL SCHOOL IN CHELMSFORD, ESSEX
Justice Minister David Hanson MP today praised London Probation's work in helping to steer offenders who misuse alcohol away from a life of crime.
Justice Minister David Hanson MP today praised London Probation's work in helping to steer offenders who misuse alcohol away from a life of crime.
Business Secretary Peter Mandelson will launch a new campaign today to help boost workers' awareness of the increased national minimum wage, as tough new penalties for employers who underpay their staff were...
Universities Secretary John Denham today announced the appointment of John Goodfellow as the new Chairman of the Student Loans Company (SLC).
We've consistently highlighted the important linkages between post offices and the survival of accompanying village shops. Post offices combined with village shops provide important services for...
Abu Dhabi is turning to the UK to bring its extraordinary plan - Masdar City, the world's first zero carbon, zero waste, car-free city - to life.
Three fishermen recently died in an accident while living on board a fishing vessel alongside in port. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is extremely concerned that safety systems and precautions on board...
The Right Honourable Lord Justice Gage retires from the Court of Appeal on 18 November 2008.
The Right Honourable Lord Justice Gage retires from the Court of Appeal on 18 November 2008.
Gordon Brown has outlined his views on how best to tackle the world economic downturn at a press conference today with Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission.
The two men met at Downing...
Gordon Brown has outlined his views on how best to tackle the world economic downturn at a press conference today with Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission.
The two men met at Downing...
Transcript of the press conference given by Prime Minister, Mr Gordon Brown, and the President of the European Commission, Mr Jose Manuel Barroso, in London on Monday 17 November 2008.
Prime Minister: ...
Transcript of the press conference given by Prime Minister, Mr Gordon Brown, and the President of the European Commission, Mr Jose Manuel Barroso, in London on Monday 17 November 2008.
Prime Minister: ...
Transcript of the press conference given by Prime Minister, Mr Gordon Brown, and the President of the European Commission, Mr Jose Manuel Barroso, in London on Monday 17 November 2008.
Prime Minister: ...
Transcript of the press conference given by Prime Minister, Mr Gordon Brown, and the President of the European Commission, Mr Jose Manuel Barroso, in London on Monday 17 November 2008.
Prime Minister: ...
Transcript of the press conference given by Prime Minister, Mr Gordon Brown, and the President of the European Commission, Mr Jose Manuel Barroso, in London on Monday 17 November 2008.
Prime Minister: ...
Gordon Brown has delivered a statement to Parliament explaining the measures agreed at the G20 financial summit on how to help the global economy through the current downturn and into a period of recovery. The...
Gordon Brown has delivered a statement to Parliament explaining the measures agreed at the G20 financial summit on how to help the global economy through the current downturn and into a period of recovery. The...
Gordon Brown has delivered a statement to Parliament explaining the measures agreed at the G20 financial summit on how to help the global economy through the current downturn and into a period of recovery. The...
Gordon Brown has delivered a statement to Parliament explaining the measures agreed at the G20 financial summit on how to help the global economy through the current downturn and into a period of recovery.
Gordon Brown has delivered a statement to Parliament explaining the measures agreed at the G20 financial summit on how to help the global economy through the current downturn and into a period of recovery.
Gordon Brown has delivered a statement to Parliament explaining the measures agreed at the G20 financial summit on how to help the global economy through the current downturn and into a period of recovery.
Gordon Brown has delivered a statement to Parliament explaining the measures agreed at the G20 financial summit on how to help the global economy through the current downturn and into a period of recovery.
Transcript of the Prime Minister’s statement on the World Leaders’ summit (G20 Summit): Financial markets and the world economy, to the House of Commons , 17 November 2008.
First Mr Speaker...
Transcript of the Prime Minister’s statement on the World Leaders’ summit (G20 Summit): Financial markets and the world economy, to the House of Commons , 17 November 2008.
First Mr Speaker...