Fire safety regulations for sub-surface and underground railway stations have been published today.
Fire safety regulations for sub-surface and underground railway stations have been published today.
1 April 2009 marks the tenth anniversary of a National Minimum Wage in the UK. The Low Pay Commission was established in 1997 and proposed the structure and rate for the National Minimum Wage, which was implemented...
1 April 2009 marks the tenth anniversary of a National Minimum Wage in the UK. The Low Pay Commission was established in 1997 and proposed the structure and rate for the National Minimum Wage, which was implemented...
At 0830 this morning Stornoway Coastguard were alerted to a stranded dog which was trapped on a ledge by cliffs at Habost in Ness on the Isle of Lewis.
Gordon Brown has spoken of the need for the G20 nations to draw up measures to support emerging economies when they meet this week.
The Prime Minister said that restoring growth to fledgling economies...
Transcript of a speech by the Prime Minister at St Paul’s Cathedral on 31 March 2009.
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With Kevin Rudd, the Prime Minister of Australia, I come...
Joint statement by Gordon Brown and Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on strengthening the strategic security partnership between the UK and Australia.
Read the statement:1. On 30 March 2009, Prime...
A Written Ministerial Statement by the Prime Minister on the thirty-first Report of the Review Body on Senior Salaries.
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The 31st Report of the Review Body on Senior...
A transcript of a press conference given by Gordon Brown and the Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on 30 March 2009.
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Can I say, I’m delighted to welcome...
The Prime Minister has praised the “outstanding contribution” of British troops who have served in the Iraqi city of Basra.
His words came as the UK officially handed over command of the coalition...
A transcript of a press conference given by Gordon Brown and the Mexican President Felipe Calderon on 30 March 2009.
Read the transcriptPrime Minister: I am delighted to welcome President Calderon to ...
1.3% 3 monthly fall into January
Fall in Productivity
Government departments are continuing to improve as they prepare for the challenges of the next 10 years, according to the latest round of capability re-reviews.
Peter Freeman, Chairman of the Competition Commission (CC), has welcomed the appointment of 11 new members to the CC.
Top swimmers Jo Jackson, Mark Foster and Heather Frederiksen back £140 million initiative £19 million of grants for new or upgraded facilities announced
Environment Secretary Hilary Benn today gave the go-ahead for the South Downs to become England's ninth National Park.
Views are being sought from farmers and other interested parties on how the new EU rules on the electronic identification of sheep and goats can best be implemented in England through a consultation launched today...
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A strict new system to crack down on bogus colleges and fraudulent applications from foreign students has so far screened out almost a quarter of applications from independent schools, colleges and universities, ...
The MoD has signed a contract to provide vital services that enable Devonport Naval Base to support the Royal Navy 365 days a year.
All service men and women in the Armed Forces are to receive a 2.8 per cent pay rise, Defence Secretary John Hutton announced today.
The UK's six-year combat mission in Iraq begins to draw to a close today, with the re-drawing of the Coalition regional structure in the south of the country.
Sir Christopher Kelly, Chairman of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, today announced that the Committee is to bring forward its review of MPs' allowances.
Businesses will be able spread payment of this year's inflation up-rating to Business Rates over three years, under new legislation announced by the Government today.
The Capability Review of the Department for International Development, published today, identifies the department as a top-performing government department and "a world leader in the field of development"...
Mathematics and Core Skills. The SSA is the annual national survey of pupils' attainment in the Scottish 5-14 curriculum at P3, P5, P7 and S2. This report describes the design of the survey and assessment materials...
Low-cost Initiative for First-Time Buyers: Open Market Shared Equity Pilot (OMSEP) Detailed Administrative Procedures
Low-cost Initiative for First-Time Buyers (LIFT): Open Market Shared Equity Pilot (OMSEP)Brochure
Input-Output Tables and Multipliers for Scotland 1998-2004
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Gypsies/Travellers in Scotland: The Twice Yearly Count - No. 14: July 2008
Annual report on the Scottish Government's Gender Equality Scheme 2008-2011
Executive Summary of the Bus Punctuality Improvement Partnership (BPIP) Guidance for local authorities and bus operators.
Guidance for local authorities and bus operators on the creation of Bus Punctuality Improvement Partnerships (BPIPs)
Mathematics and Core Skills - The SSA is the annual national survey of pupils' attainment in the Scottish 5-14 curriculum at P3, P5, P7 and S2. The 2008 report is focussed on maths and numeracy.
My noble Friend the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform has made the following statement.
We are announcing today the commencement of a sale process to dispose of 100 per cent...
I am today publishing the Town and Country Planning (Consultation) (England) Direction 2009, appended to Circular 02/09. Copies have been placed in the Library of the House.
This direction, which comes ...
I am today announcing the revaluation of the 2007-13 programme of projects eligible for assistance through the European regional development fund. This is a prudent step to reflect the impact of changes in the...
I attended an informal meeting of NATO Defence Ministers in Krakow, Poland on 19 and 20 February. It was in many ways a preparatory meeting for the NATO summit to be held in Strasbourg and Kehl next month. Ministers...
I am today announcing publication of a consultation document inviting views on the Government's proposals to establish a new independent body for animal health in England.
No one wants animal disease outbreaks...
The UK Government's work in Colombia make a significant and positive impact. To make it more effective and relevant, we are changing the way we deliver our objectives. I wish to inform the House of these changes...
Today I am publishing a consultation document, which is the latest stage in the development of the new system we are introducing for the regulation of health and adult social care.
The publication, response...
The following list of key performance indicators has been set for Her Majesty's Courts Service for 2009-2010:
To commence 78 per cent. of cases within the following time scales in the Crown court:
We are announcing today the commencement of a sale process to dispose of 100 per cent of UKAEA Limited (offers will also be accepted for a partial offer), the commercial operations of the UK Atomic Energy Authority...
A former director of the Absolute Care Group has been banned for nine years for actions which include dishonesty and failing to keep proper accounting records following an investigation by Companies Investigation...
Planning on taking a trip this Easter holiday? If you will be driving to reach your destination, remember to take regular breaks during your journey.
A host of regional events aimed specifically at helping Black-led voluntary and community sector organisations kicked off today in London.
Over 200,000 more school children in England will have the opportunity to have Bikeability training this year thanks to £10m of government funding, earmarked today by Transport Minister Paul Clark as part of...
Local authorities, through their regulatory services, can give an extra boost to businesses during the recession - and help to protect the public from rogue traders. That's the message from the Local Better ...
Sea-based renewable technologies will receive added financial support from this week following an overhaul of the UK's system for supporting renewable energy.
We petition the Prime Minister to help drive awareness of the ongoing...
We are a nation of agressive, abusive and violent teenagers, i propose that...
As a party which is supposed to subscribe to the idea of socialism, it seems...
And to not employ any Board members or advisors from Ofgem as they have...
As a GCSE Art student, I find using my 'Ipod' has positive effects on my art...
Tumble Dryers use 30 times the amount of energy per hour than a 100 watt...
There is a growing market in after market car modifications. As these...
In the USA, the change to Daylight Saving Time was on Sunday the 8th of...
Houses are overpriced in the UK. In my opinion prices are further inflated...
Example: Employees working in Oxfam UK- HQ have full access to the NHS...
Cyclists often referred to as "Lycra Louts" are currently making a mockery...
The windswept concrete streets of Leeds need trees planting not only to...
The typical cost of parking a car is 1 to 4 per hour. The fine for parking...
In November 1994 I obtained a policy in order to provide an income should I...
with the closures of job benefit centres people are being asked to travel...
Please sign this petition to keep familys being dragged through the courts...
Ticket prices for football matches have now risen to the extent that many...
The Government today delivered on its promise to provide a simplified framework for publicly funded support, which could add £1.4bn of value per year for businesses.
politicians should not have second homes. it should be replaced by a travel...
The problems in Afghanistan and the wider south Asian region can be...
It is impossible to open a bank account, savings or credit facility without...
This year the Welsh Assembly Governement have reduced the budget allowance...
In order to rank up or tout for work as a taxi driver you need to have a...
It is an offence to be the registered keeper of a vehicle that is unlicensed...
until everyone has a decent affordable home
when my loved one went to falklands for 6 months he was allowed a half hour...
In past years deaf people have had to miss out on going to the cinema...
i would like the prime minister to pass a new law stating that social...
We are all suffering from the governments mistakes, either reduced income or...
we want to get longer sentences for crimminals that use guns and knives and...
To British PM Brown Mr. Brown, The current economical and...
How are young people(who if they are unemployed and recieving training with...
Measures to improve the service that legal firms can give to consumers come into effect today.
Michael Wills MP, Minister of State for Justice, today announced the appointment of four new members to the Advisory Panel on Public Sector Information (APPSI).
The Government has today delivered on its promise to provide a simplified framework for publicly funded support for businesses.
The RDAs are making a real difference to the economy, an independent study has found. The report by PricewaterhouseCoopers has shown that, overall, every pound invested by Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) will...
We've submitted the 5th of our regular reports to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the rural impacts of the recession. Our briefings help inform his contribution...
This consultation started on 26th March 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.
The Draft Housing Revenue Account Subsidy Determination 2009-2010...
This consultation started on 30th March 2009 and ends on 29th May 2009.
This document serves two main purposes:
This consultation started on 30th March 2009 and ends on 19th June 2009.
Defra has launched a consultation on changes to the funding and governance structures for animal health. The consultation is of particular...
This consultation started on 30th March 2009 and ends on 19th June 2009.
This consultation paper seeks views on a suite of draft regulations and guidance documents. These set out the procedures for pre-application...
A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Strategic and Operational Policing Committee will be held in Meeting Room 1, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H 0NY on Thursday 2 April 2009 at 2.00pm. ...
A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Strategic and Operational Policing Committee will be held in Meeting Room 1, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H 0NY on Thursday 2 April 2009 at 2.00pm. ...
The Care Quality Commission has published details of the tough new enforcement powers that will help it protect the health, safety and welfare of people who use health and adult social care services, and to improve...
The line-up of the board of the Government's watchdog to oversee the decommissioning and waste disposal funding arrangements is completed today. The Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board (NLFAB) will...
Gordon Brown and Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd have said they believe leaders at this week’s G20 summit will be able to reach an agreement on measures aimed at solving the economic crisis.
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A joint declaration by the Prime Minister and Mexican President Felipe Calderon, in London, on 30 March 2009.
Read the statement:During his State Visit to the United Kingdom, President Calderon and Prime...
The Central Office of Information (COI) Translations team has achieved the BS EN 15038, the first European standard to set out the requirements for the provision of quality services by translation service providers...
The Central Office of Information (COI) Translations team has achieved the BS EN 15038, the first European standard to set out the requirements for the provision of quality services by translation service providers...
The Central Office of Information (COI) Translations team has achieved the BS EN 15038, the first European standard to set out the requirements for the provision of quality services by translation service providers...
District Judge (Magistrates' Courts) Peter Francis Nuttall will retire on 31 March 2009.
Mr James Watson retired as a Salaried Judge of the First-tier Tribunal in the Social Entitlement Chamber (Social Security and Child Support) on 31 March 2009.
Asked if there would be an announcement on Afghanistan troop numbers at the NATO Summit, the PMS said that we had not had a request from any of our NATO partners to put in additional troops. This was something...
Asked if it was sustainable to have a Home Secretary who had essentially become a laughing stock, the PMS referred to the Prime Minister s words at the press conference this morning where he made clear that the...
Asked about security at the G20 Summit, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) said that it was the responsibility of the police, who were working hard to ensure that the right security arrangements were in place...
Briefing by the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: G20 Summit, Home Secretary and Afghanistan troop numbers
G20 SummitAsked about security at the G20 Summit, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) said that...
Decisions about how to handle animal diseases would move to an independent body under proposals announced for consultation by Environment Secretary Hilary Benn today.
Catering staff and students at New College Nottingham (ncn) have pledged their support to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the latest phase of its "Shattered Lives" campaign, to highlight the devastating...
i feel that keighley and keighley district is big enough to be its own place...
General Studies is a waste of both time and energy for AS and A2 students....
Jackie Smith is just the most recent in a very long line of politicians who...
More and more crimes are being committed by non nationals or foreign...
Family courts often discriminate against parents who have mental health...
This would boost voter turnout dramatically at the General Election as the...
After hearing about yet another baby being put through needless pain and...
Starting school late or early, depending on what time it is in the year,...
The insistence that a person admits their guilt to qualify for parole...
I would like you all to sign this petition to keep evil sex offenders behind...
Currently the 25 year rolling tax exemption for historic vehicles has been...
'...prohibit retail banks from trading in securities on their own account. Their ineptitude in this field has been known to stock operators since Big Bang and is now plain to the public at large. To allow them to...
The UK government wish to ban cigarette vending machines in public houses...
From 1975 all service personnel who served 3 or more years are now entitled...
Search 'Tenants are 'recession victims'' on the BBC news site for background...
That the same price for the same goods and services are applied, regardless...
SAVE THE BUS PASS FOR OAP'S From Wednesday 1st April bus passes issued to...
Venues and ticket companies often do not publish the face value of tickets,...
The tax payer and/or energy consumer is currently paying to subsidise low...
Currently most families receive child tax credits for their children...
Despite what is unknown, what is known is that a variety of perfectly legal...
All taxpayers are not fully aware of what their own money is being spent on...
Too many young people are getting off lightly with these silly sentences...
We believe that the science regarding second hand smoking is fundimentally...
Cosmetic surgery for vanity should not be available for free on NHS
cults can be very damaging to members and members families with countless...
New proposals for the full disclosure of senior staff pay and perks at local councils were announced by Local Government Minister John Healey today.
New proposals for the full disclosure of senior staff pay and perks at local councils were announced by Local Government Minister John Healey today.
Sir Michael Pitt was announced as the chair of new Infrastructure Planning Commission today.
Sir Michael Pitt was announced as the chair of new Infrastructure Planning Commission today.
A bumper package of measures to increase consistency and streamline how business, agents and other customers work with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will be introduced in April.
A bumper package of measures to increase consistency and streamline how business, agents and other customers work with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will be introduced in April.
Consumer Minister Gareth Thomas today announced eleven new members of the Competition Commission.
More than 100 port operators, developers, investors and wind manufactures from across the UK today met with the Government to cut through a potential bottleneck in offshore wind farm development.
Asked if there was any reaction to the court decision on the rights of settlement for Gurkhas, the PMS said that the Home Office had put out a statement on the Gurkhas, which said that we had always been clear ...
Asked for more details on the creation of a $100billion global fund, the PMS said that the Prime Minister would call on the G20 Summit to support a substantial global expansion of trade finance of at least $100billion...
The PMS reported that the Prime Minister had been asked about Binyam Mohamed in his press conference and he was clear that the UK Government did not engage in torture or ask others to do so on our behalf. The case...
Asked if there had been any words from the Prime Minister yet in Brazil, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that the Prime Minister would set out the importance of talking to emerging...
Put that the Chief of Staff had hinted today that there would be more troops heading to Afghanistan and had the US put in a formal request for more troops yet, the PMS replied that the US had not put in a request...
Asked whether the Prime Minister would discuss the Falkland Islands when he met the Argentinian President, the PMS said that we intended to raise G20 issues with the President of Argentina. The President of Argentina...
Asked about the timing of the views stated by the Prime Minister on the laws surrounding the Royal family, the Prime Minister s Spokesman told the assembled press that there was a Private Members Bill having its...
Leaders attending the G20 summit in London hope to agree to measures that will help create jobs, stimulate business and bolster the economy, the PM has said.
Gordon Brown was speaking at a press conference...
The Queen has approved that Alec Forshaw MA be re- appointed as a Member of the Churches Conservation Trust for a period of three years until 31 March 2012.
A consortium headed up by University College London has been chosen by the Department of Health to head up a nationally accredited training system for NHS Stop Smoking practitioners.
A new framework to regulate the safety and quality of health and social care services was published today by the Department of Health, ahead of the new Care Quality Commission coming into effect on 1 April 2009. &...
The Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Governor of the Bank of England have today announced a resolution for the Dunfermline Building Society that protects depositors, and provides a more stable and secure future...
Bus and Coach 2007-08 web-only publication
Today sees the start of a roll out of new uniform for the Fire and Rescue Service that has been specifically designed for a modern diverse workforce.
The Secretary of State for Transport, Geoff Hoon, has appointed Dame Deirdre Hutton CBE as Chair of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) after an open competition. She is the first woman appointed to the post. She...
Now we have ministers expecting us to pay for pornographic films and parents...
From August 2009, it will become illegal for NHS Surgeons to work more than...
The UK currently moves clocks forward to British Summer Time (GMT+1) and...
We the undersigned call upon the Government of the United Kingdom to make...
I request that the Prime Minister brings into effect, by the end of 2009,...
With Jacqui Smith currently being looked into over her expenses with regards...
if council tenants are recognised as a special case in that the govenment...
Reduce all public sector pay by 10% for anyone paid over 25,000 pa. Put all...
Every country on the planet has acknowledged that they have lost the battle...
Jackie Smith is already under scrutiny for possible abuse of her expenses...
Justice is for everyone. Over 1000 UK citizens are currently being spied on...
Many individuals and businesses are firmly of the opinion that our current...
Chewing gum is a disgusting product. It makes the streets untidy with people...
The UK Atomic Energy Authority today announced it intends to offer for sale its commercial arm, UKAEA Limited. The UK Atomic Energy Authority is wholly owned by the UK Government.
I am watching a programme on TV about anorexic, pregnant women! As a new...
We welcome Big Lottery Fund's announcement of nearly £19million in funding to revive village halls and centres at the heart of rural communities across England.
The funding will allow...
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Press release to accompany the 3rd Rural Experience event, focusing on digital inclusion.
We're looking for a Research Assistant to help support our Rural Economies team. Approachable, analytical and keen, you’ll assist with individual projects and studies by:
undertaking...
From my experience working with older people in our rural area the best things that have happened to them are the free bus passes (even though there aren't many buses) and the broadband. The bus pass means...
the call for evidence closed in January 2009, Wonder if anyone ever saw it or contributed?
Just spent 10 mins looking on the defra site as well, what normal rural person would ever find these consultations to contribute to them? total madness to expect they would, they are too busy trying to ...
What did the rural advocate think of the above comments? I totally agree with the comments, but are we wasting our time posting them?
Thanks for your comment Chris. We added this item about their call for evidence to our website to help widen its potential audience, even if only in a small way.
Thanks for your comment Chris. All comments posted on our website for Stuart are passed on to him and his team, and help inform his reports to the Government.
Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is joining Stuart Burgess, our chair and the Government's Rural Advocate, today on our 3rd Rural...
NHS Health Checks, which could prevent 1600 heart attacks and strokes each year and help save 650 lives will begin from April this year, announced Health Secretary Alan Johnson today.
NHS Health Checks, which could prevent 1600 heart attacks and strokes each year and help save 650 lives will begin from April this year, announced Health Secretary Alan Johnson today.
At 1:40 pm today the Redcar Coastguard Rescue Team and Redcar RNLI Inshore Lifeboats responded to a report of a dive boat aground on West Scar.
At 1:40 pm today the Redcar Coastguard Rescue Team and Redcar RNLI Inshore Lifeboats responded to a report of a dive boat aground on West Scar.
In one fell stroke govt could solve many of those issues by supplying affordable ubiquitous dependable broadband to rural areas. A 2meg USO is not much good. We need fibre. BT and ofcom are in collusion...
Thanks for your comment Chris. We'll do our best
People can't afford to live in rural areas unless they work there as well. Jobs are being lost because ICT infrastructure is not supporting rural business and families. Public transport is failing. The ...
Thanks for your comment Chris. We agree it's important that structures are in place to support rural individuals, businesses and communities. We're working to try and influence government policy across...
Waking up wearing the clothes worn when entering the hotel room made No10 admin realise that the previous 48 hours had been fairly draining. Luckily there was just enough time to get showered and suited for departure...
Waking up wearing the clothes worn when entering the hotel room made No10 admin realise that the previous 48 hours had been fairly draining. Luckily there was just enough time to get showered and suited for departure...
Businesses are being encouraged to use a one-stop-shop to access Government help during the economic downturn.
Solutions for Business will provide assistance with accessing finance, innovation, research...
Businesses are being encouraged to use a one-stop-shop to access Government help during the economic downturn.
Solutions for Business will provide assistance with accessing finance, innovation, research...
Businesses are being encouraged to use a one-stop-shop to access Government help during the economic downturn.
Solutions for Business will provide assistance with accessing finance, innovation, research...
The UK Government has given public support to Brazil’s bid for a permanent place on the UN Security Council.
Speaking in Sao Paulo on Thursday, Gordon Brown said the case for the country’s ...
The UK Government has given public support to Brazil’s bid for a permanent place on the UN Security Council.
Speaking in Sao Paulo on Thursday, Gordon Brown said the case for the country’s ...
The third leg of the PM s pre-G20 trip took us to two destinations in Brazil - Brasilia and Sao Paulo. One notable feature of the environs of Brasilia is the abundance of modernist architecture. The hotel where...