Construction of the first new cemetery to be built by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in 50 years has begun in northern France. Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetery will provide a final individual ...
An early-warning system to help guard against nations turning to protectionist policies during the global recession is launched today as part of the UK Government's ongoing commitment to open trade. &...
A consultation on the future of the Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund is being launched today by the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB).
Consumer Minister Gareth Thomas today met with enforcement bodies and consumer groups to announce intentions to tackle rogue traders.
Business Secretary Peter Mandelson today announced changes that will mean many more firms can now purchase top-up cover as part of the Government's trade credit insurance scheme.
Lord Mandelson, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, has today used the launch Science Museum's 100th birthday celebrations to argue that the creation of a new department for Business, Innovation...
The Business Secretary is having a series of meetings in the UK and Germany this week to discuss Vauxhall and its future as part of GM Europe.
Lord Mandelson today outlined the responsibilities of his Ministerial team at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Lord Mandelson, today announced the appointment of Dr Alan Gillespie CBE as the new Chair of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
Lord Mandelson has argued today that the new European Parliament and next European Commission must be "Europe's economic conscience", pushing European member states to work together to rebuild Europe...
For the first time the Low Pay Commission has been asked to consider introducing a new national minimum wage rate for apprentices.
The Prime Minister appointed Stephen Carter as Communications Minister with the specific task of commissioning and producing the Digital Britain report and its follow-up recommendations. This was agreed at the time...
We'd like to congratulate Stuart Burgess, our chair and the Government's Rural Advocate, who has been made a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for his public and voluntary...
This consultation started on 11th June 2009 and ends on 24th July 2009.
A stakeholder engagement activity overseen by the National Quality Board on a new MRSA Objective to continue to drive improvements...
This consultation started on 12th June 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.
In Wales, the Millennium Stadium is an Olympic venue that will...
This consultation started on 12th June 2009 and ends on 24th July 2009.
Where can I find background information?
The summary document (below) provides background information on this consultation, as well...
Asked if there would be new initiatives announced in the next few days, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that the Government was looking to build on its achievements on public service...
Asked whether the Government remained committed to the Royal Mail Bill even though no date had yet been set for Second Reading, the PMS said yes, and that the position had been made clear by Lord Mandelson at the...
Asked to comment on speculation as to the future of the West Bromwich Building Society, the PMS said he would not comment on speculation about individual institutions. original source.
Asked whether the Prime Minister believed that Shahid Malik was a fit and proper person to hold Ministerial office, the PMS replied that he was. Asked whether the Prime Minister had read Sir Philip Mawer s report...
Asked about the agenda for Friday s Cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that Cabinet would meet for three hours. This would be an opportunity to take stock of the next...
Put that the level of British troops in Afghanistan would be increased over the election period before returning to pre-election levels and asked if the Prime Minister was satisfied with this, the PMS said that...
Asked about the Prime Minister s response to the Bermudan Government releasing four people from Guantanamo, the PMS said that the Foreign Office had been giving their response and briefing on the latest developments...
Asked about the Cabinet meeting this morning, the PMS said that the meeting would contribute to the preparation of the Draft Legislative Programme, which would be published over the next few weeks. Asked if the...
Asked if the Prime Minister saw any need for Shahid Malik s affairs to be referred to the Permanent Secretary of his department, the PMS said that there had been two issues in relation to Shahid Malik. Firstly...
Asked repeatedly if Lord Carter was still a member of the Government, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) said that he would not get drawn into speculation surrounding this morning s article in The Times; Lord...
Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: Public Service Reform, Shahid Malik and Caroline Flint
Public Service ReformAsked if there would be new initiatives announced in the next few days, the Prime...
Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: Cabinet, Shahid Malik, West Bromwich Building Society and Royal Mail
CabinetAsked about the agenda for Friday s Cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister s Spokesman...
Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: Lord Carter, Shahid Malik, Cabinet, Bermuda and Afghanistan
Lord CarterAsked repeatedly if Lord Carter was still a member of the Government, the Prime Minister...
On May 29 2009 the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) advised the Competition Commission (CC) to reconsider ITV's Contract Rights Renewal (CRR) Undertakings. A redacted version of the OFT's Advice has now been...
Defra launches consultation on safeguarding energy standards and testing
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
The public is broadly sympathetic towards people with mental health problems, according to a Department of Health survey published today.
Two Coastguards have been honoured by the Queen in this year's Birthday Honours List.
The Roll Out Ceremony for the first two Typhoon aircraft constructed for the Royal Saudi Air Force was held at BAE Systems' Warton site yesterday.
British Forces in Afghanistan will take the lead in developing a new Combined Arms Training School providing training courses to the Afghan National Army (ANA), the Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth announced today...
Information on the uptake of school meals, registration for free school meals and various healthy eating policies.
This strategy encourages energy companies and the UK Government to boost energy efficiency investment north of the Border. The plan aims to secure a greater share for Scottish households from the 100 million ...
My honourable friend the Minister of State, Government Equalities Office (Maria Eagle) has made the following Statement.
The Equality Bill, currently before Parliament, will introduce a new single equality...
A Justice and Home Affairs Council was held in Luxembourg on 4 and 5 June 2009. My noble friend Admiral Lord West, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Security and Counter-Terrorism, Kenny MacAskill, Scottish Cabinet...
On 19 May 2009 I informed the House that the House Committee had agreed to commission an independent external review of the financial support available to Members of the House and that detailed proposals relating...
On 4 December I announced that I was asking my officials to lead a short study which would bring together the evidence about the issues facing the advice sector on the ground. I asked them to examine:
the...
The following statement provides information on the Competitiveness Council which took place in Brussels on 28-29 May 2009. The industry session of the Council took place on 28 May, and was chaired by Vladimir...
On 19 January 2009 I asked Graham Badman to carry out a review of elective home education in England. The terms of reference for the review emphasised the Government's recognition of parents' well established...
The Department's annual report for 2009 (Cm 7593) was laid before Parliament today.
Copies are in the Library of the House and are available for hon. Members from the Vote Office.
A Justice and Home Affairs Council was held in Luxembourg on 4 and 5 June 2009. My noble Friend Admiral Lord West, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Security and Counter-Terrorism; my noble Friend Lord Bach, ...
The Government are today announcing the conclusion of an agreement between the United Kingdom and the Government of Belarus in respect of the travel of children affected by the Chernobyl incident to the United...
The Equality Bill, currently before Parliament, will introduce a new single Equality Duty which will bring together the three existing race, disability and gender equality duties and extend to cover age, sexual...
In 2005, the Government made public their commitment to work towards equality for disabled people by 2025. Since then we have come a long way but, as many disabled people know, we still have a long way to go. ...