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.
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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.
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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.