Denham calls for a 'summer of learning' in keynote speech during Adult Learners Week   

Mike O'Brien, Minister of State for Energy & Climate Change, today confirmed the reappointment of Dr Tony Bastock as chairman of the CWC National Authority Advisory Committee, for a further four years. &...

For many years now the vast majority of the british public are sick of...

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government are considering increasing private sector pension age to 70 - we...

we think the polices section 59 powers are unfair as officers abuse this...

With current housing prices it is very hard for a first time home buyer to...

Many food products contain animal based ingredients, such as gelatine,...

Business Secretary Lord Mandelson today announced changes to the Government's Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme to help improve lending to businesses and social enterprises in disadvantaged areas. The announcement...

I've been given this response by Laura Jacobs, head of our Rural Governance team:

"Thank you for your comments, your feedback is very welcome. The event is deliberately targeted at ...

I think that the confusion stems from your conference advertising which highlights that: "The conference represents a unique and major opportunity for all those who have responsibility for...

Thanks for your post - point taken about the language used to advertise the event!

The Prime Minister and Ed Miliband have welcomed the go ahead today by E.ON, Dong and Masdar of the first phase of the London Array offshore windfarm.   

This consultation started on 29th April 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For more...

This consultation started on 8th May 2009 and ends on 3rd August 2009.

The public debate included a series of public meetings, an inter-faith meeting, written views and a telephone survey.

The ...

This consultation started on 11th May 2009 and ends on 12th June 2009.

1.1 Ofcom published a consultation document (the July Consultation)(-1-) on 17 July 2008 asking whether the Topcomm Direction...

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Our response to the Communities and Local Government Committee's inquiry into the 'Supporting People' programme.

Members of the plant genus Lilium produce a chemical, present throughout the...

The systems of public transport in the UK are not reliable. Large parts of...

I am a member of the Mecca bingo club I'm really upset and disappointed that...

The government has announced new National Minimum Wage rates to take effect in October.   

We've produced a refreshed and strengthened Rural Proofing Toolkit to help policymakers ensure policies take account of rural circumstances and needs.

The refreshed Rural Proofing Toolkit...

As an equal rights country we should have rights to Holidays for religious...

To reduce the rate of teen pregnancy by introducing better sex education and...

to get the property market moving again bring back the 50% discount on...

bring back the community post offices - we lost ours, we now have a mobile...

its all very well providing free swim for over 60's - many of whom can...

the licencing committee in stockport want to delimit the number of blackcab...

At our secondary school there are no locker, or cloak room facilities,...

There are a lot of people from small organisations in rural areas who would like to attend this relaunch conference. Why is it so expensive for individuals and voluntary groups to attend? This seems to ...

Thanks for your post. I'll have to ask the team organising the event for a response, as I'm not sure of the specific circumstances around this event. I'll try to get a response for you later today.

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Press release to accompany the launch of the refreshed Rural Proofing Toolkit.

This event is being promoted as the renewal of a flagship policy which CRC will be increasingly responsible for. I am sure many people would like to attend, but how realistic is the huge delegate fee (especially...

- Free Childcare for Training and Learning for Work Scheme -   

Put that Liam Byrne had said that there was no broader attempt to smear anyone and no officials had been involved and was the Prime Minister relieved at the outcome, the PMS said that it was a matter for the Cabinet...

Asked what the state of play was in regards to Gurkhas residing in the UK, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that the Home Office had a legal obligation to write to the five individuals...

Asked if the Prime Minister had been consulted before the meeting of the Estimates Committee today and what in general did he feel needed to be done, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press...

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The Prime Minister has paid tribute to the “dedication, professionalism and courage” of murdered police officer Sharon Beshenivsky as he unveiled...

Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: MPs expenses

MPs’ Expenses

Asked if the Prime Minister had been consulted before the meeting of the Estimates Committee today and what in general did...

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The Prime Minister said politicians needed to show they were in politics to serve the public interest and not themselves.

Gordon Brown was speaking following...

Gordon Brown has praised the “commitment, hard work and passion” of NHS nurses on Nurses’ Day.

Nurses’ Day is celebrated on 12 May each year as a tribute to the work of Florence...

Aspiring young bands in Liverpool will be the first in the country to benefit from a professionally equipped, Government funded music rehearsal space, opened today by Culture Secretary Andy Burnham and UK Music ...

Businesses with a social mission [that provide social value], like Jamie Oliver's Fifteen, are to benefit from a wide package of new measures to designed to boost social enterprises in creating new jobs, new...

Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for the Environment, spent today in the North East to see some of the great work being done in schools, with sustainable buildings, on farms and on flood prevention in the region. &...

Global challenges such as population growth towards nine billion in 2050 and climate change highlight the need to develop sustainable food policies fit for the longer term.   

The Department of Health is inviting applications for partnerships between health, social care, education and business sectors to become Health Innovation and Education Clusters (HIECs) , which will deliver high...

A popular highways hotline, where drivers can check the latest traffic situation, get details of planned roadworks or even report motorway debris, has been recognised for the quality of its service in helping thousands...

Financial Services Secretary Paul Myners today published a report setting out the Government's initial thinking on reforms to strengthen the UK's ability to deal with the failure of an investment bank. &...

The Marine (Scotland) Bill: Final Regulatory Impact Assessment

Consultation report on the Adoption Support Services and Allowances (Scotland) Regulations.

Consultation report on the Adoption Agencies (Scotland) Regulations

Scottish Marine Bill Regulatory Impact Assessment Independent Report by ABP Mer on behalf of Scottish Government

Partnership Matters - A Guide to Local Authorities, NHS Boards and Voluntary Organisations on Supporting Students with Additional Needs in Colleges and Universities in Scotland

Jointly commissioned report by the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council of the Independent Inquiry into Abuse at Kerelaw Residential School and Secure Unit

The Scottish Government has commissioned a suite of guidance publications which are aimed at those organisations seeking to deliver public services; the latest of these guides is Developing Consortia which has...

Following my statement of 22 May 2008, Official Report, column 32WS, I am today launching a consultation on the implementation of the Directive on conditions for temporary (agency) workers—Directive 2008...

I am today announcing a programme of action to help the people of Stoke-on-Trent restore to the city the good city governance necessary to respond successfully to the challenges Stoke faces today and to promote...

I am today publishing, in conjunction with the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice, my hon. Friend the Member for Lewisham, East (Bridget Prentice), the Government's response to our consultation...

I have today published a consultation paper seeking views on the European Commission's proposal published on 10 November 2008 for a directive on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes. The proposed...

Her Majesty the Queen has approved the appointment of Mr. Christopher Graham as the next Information Commissioner with effect from 29 June 2009 for a period of five years. Mr. Graham will replace the present ...

Portland Coastguard have been co-ordinating assistance this evening to the two occupants of a red jet ski which capsized off Southbourne beach near Groyne 50, just past the pier.   

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is pleased to be exhibiting at Fishing 2009, at the SECC, Glasgow, on stand B3 in Hall 4. Representatives of the MCA will include Fishing Vessel Surveyors, Inspectors and...