Asked if the Prime Minister would be reading Tony Blair’s memoirs, the PMS said that the Prime Minister enjoyed reading a wide range of books. original source.

Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with the former Home Secretary David Blunkett who said that people should be told whether there had been a minor technical breach of conditions or if a fresh criminal case had...

Asked about the Written Ministerial Statement (WMS) on universal jurisdiction would be setting out today, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman (PMS) said that he would not pre-empt the WMS but there would be draft clauses...

Asked if President Zuma had asked for footballer Steven Gerrard to present him with a Torres shirt, the PMS said no; it was a complete surprise. Asked if there had been any thought in presenting the President with...

Asked when and where the Prime Minister would meet families at the Iraq inquiry, the Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) told the assembled press that the exact details were not known. Asked if there would be media...

Briefing by the Prime Minister’s spokesman on: universal jurisdiction, Jon Venables and misc

Universal jurisdiction

Asked about the Written Ministerial Statement (WMS) on universal jurisdiction would...

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Briefing by the Prime Minister’s spokesman on: Iraq Inquiry and the President Zuma visit

Iraq Inquiry

Asked when and where the Prime Minister would meet families at the Iraq inquiry, the Prime Minister...

A transcript of a press conference given by the Prime Minister and President Zuma of South Africa in London on 4 March 2010.

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Prime Minister:

Can I say first of all that it is...

Factory gate inflation up 4.1 per cent

At 0056 this morning Humber Coastguard took a 999 call from a company called Crystal Global, informing of an uncontrolled release of a toxic chemical called Titanium Tetrachrloride (TiCL4). 

The New Deal for Communities (NDC) programme has helped bring about significant improvements for some of the North West’s most deprived neighbourhoods, according to a new report welcomed today by Local Government...

A project tackling antisocial behaviour in a popular park, which saw a 75 per cent drop in calls to police, has been praised by Home Office Minister Alan Campbell.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is reminding boat users to look very carefully at their plans in advance of a strike called by the Public and Commercial Services Union which will affect Coastguard Stations...

Val Davison, has been appointed Head of the National Healthcare Science School of Genetics, Chief Scientific Officer Professor Sue Hill announced today. 

People with offshore investments who have notified HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) that they want to use the New Disclosure Opportunity (NDO) have just one week to make their disclosures online and to ...

New guidelines published today will help regional authorities assess the potential for renewable and low-carbon energy in their area.

E-Tech Components, the cable accessories manufacturer, has won the prestigious North West Passport to Export Award 2010, organised by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI).

Skills for Logistics, the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the logistics sector, has been given a further trademark licence to operate as an SSC,  Business Secretary Lord Mandelson announced today, on behalf of...

Directgov is proud to be supporting the fifth National Digital Inclusion Conference, taking place on 10th and 11 March 2010 at the Vinopolis Conference Centre, London. Media passes available on request.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has hosted a successful Safety and Health Awareness Day in Birmingham to make contact with hard to reach communities.

The next stage of a major construction project to widen the M25 in Essex is being marked by public exhibition in Brentwood today and tomorrow, Friday and Saturday 5 and 6 March.

HSE inspectors are to launch an intensive inspection initiative aimed at stopping dangerous practices on building sites in the East Midlands with forthcoming visits to Derby and Nottingham.

The New Deal for Communities (NDC) programme has helped bring about significant improvements for some of the West Midland’s most deprived neighbourhoods, according to a new report welcomed today by Local Government...

Weekly round up of road works in wiltshire, gloucestershire, somerset and bristol

Hartlepool Council and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have joined forces in a bid to improve health and safety on local industrial estates.

The Highways Agency is to construct new drop kerbs at lay-bys across the East Midlands to allow easier access for wheelchair users.

Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and South Lancashire – 7 days beginning Monday 8th March 2010

Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in Cumbria and North Lancashire – 7 days beginning Monday 8th March 2010

The National Construction College’s South campus in Erith, Bexley is supporting the latest phase of the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) ‘Shattered Lives’ campaign to help reduce slips, trips and falls from...

A lorry-trailer building company in Trafford has been fined after a worker was crushed by more than two tonnes of metal.

Glasgow businesses lost at least 1, 344 working days in 2008/09 as a result of slips, trips and falls in the workplace.

Edinburgh businesses lost at least 777 working days in 2008/09 as a result of slips, trips and falls in the workplace.

Dundee businesses lost at least 261 working days in 2008/09 as a result of slips, trips and falls in the workplace.

8-14 MARCH 2010

Aberdeen businesses lost at least 465 working days in 2008/09 as a result of slips, trips and falls in the workplace.

A group of Grimsby’s young women will mark International Women’s Day this weekend with a celebration of their own street style and by speaking up on what they feel needs to change to improve their chances in ...

A1M Junction 61, County Durham  Slight delays are expected on the A1M between junctions 61 and 60 for bridge repair works. There will be a 24 hour lane closure southbound. The works will take place until March...

Saturday 6 March to Friday 12 March

Uxbridge College in Hillingdon is joining forces with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to support the latest phase of its Shattered Lives campaign which aims to reduce slips, trips and falls in the workplace...

Weekly summary of road works in devon and cornwall

The travelling public could face potential disruption at UK ports due to strike action by the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) on Monday 8 March and Tuesday 9 March, the UK Border Agency has warned.

EASIER WHEELCHAIR ACCESS FOR EAST MIDLANDS LAY-BYS

Dorset residents thinking of letting property when the 2012 Olympic Games’ sailing events come to Weymouth can obtain free tax help from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) next week. 

NEW WORK

M1 JUNCTIONS 10 TO 10A SPUR LUTON – REPAIRS TO NEWLANDS ROAD BRIDGE

Work to renovate the bridge over Newlands Road on the M1 spur near Luton, began in September. The work involves replacing...

I regret that the Written Answer given to Lord Alton of Liverpool on 10 February 2010 (Official Report, cols. WA 135-137) was incomplete with respect to payments made by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology...

I can today provide an update to the House on Sir John Chadwick's work in advising the Government on the establishment of an ex gratia payment scheme for Equitable Life policyholders.

Sir John published...

One of the consequences of the 2010 non-domestic rate revaluation, which comes into effect on 1 April, is that certain thresholds linked to rateable value limits also have to be raised so that small businesses...

In a great NHS, everybody should be able to choose the best and most convenient service for themselves and their families. We believe people should have the freedom to choose their own GP practice, and not be...

The Race Relations (Immigration and Asylum) (War Crimes etc.) Authorisation 2007 enables the Secretary of State to subject certain applications to more rigorous scrutiny than he subjects like applications from...

The Government are concerned about the implications for the United Kingdom's relations with other states of the risk that foreign visitors to this country might be arrested on the application of a private individual...

A 68 year old man who concealed almost &pound;60,000 of cash in his underpants in an attempt to smuggle it out of the country has been jailed for a total of four years today. 

Weekly round up of road works in wiltshire, gloucestershire, somerset and bristol

Weekly summary of road works in devon and cornwall

Dorset residents thinking of letting property when the 2012 Olympic Games’ sailing events come to Weymouth can obtain free tax help from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) next week. 

HSE inspectors are to launch an intensive inspection initiative aimed at stopping dangerous practices on building sites in the East Midlands with forthcoming visits to Derby and Nottingham.

The Highways Agency is to construct new drop kerbs at lay-bys across the East Midlands to allow easier access for wheelchair users.

EASIER WHEELCHAIR ACCESS FOR EAST MIDLANDS LAY-BYS

Glasgow businesses lost at least 1, 344 working days in 2008/09 as a result of slips, trips and falls in the workplace.

Edinburgh businesses lost at least 777 working days in 2008/09 as a result of slips, trips and falls in the workplace.

Dundee businesses lost at least 261 working days in 2008/09 as a result of slips, trips and falls in the workplace.

Aberdeen businesses lost at least 465 working days in 2008/09 as a result of slips, trips and falls in the workplace.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has hosted a successful Safety and Health Awareness Day in Birmingham to make contact with hard to reach communities.

The New Deal for Communities (NDC) programme has helped bring about significant improvements for some of the West Midland’s most deprived neighbourhoods, according to a new report welcomed today by Local Government...

8-14 MARCH 2010

The next stage of a major construction project to widen the M25 in Essex is being marked by public exhibition in Brentwood today and tomorrow, Friday and Saturday 5 and 6 March.

NEW WORK

M1 JUNCTIONS 10 TO 10A SPUR LUTON – REPAIRS TO NEWLANDS ROAD BRIDGE

Work to renovate the bridge over Newlands Road on the M1 spur near Luton, began in September. The work involves replacing...

At 0056 this morning Humber Coastguard took a 999 call from a company called Crystal Global, informing of an uncontrolled release of a toxic chemical called Titanium Tetrachrloride (TiCL4). 

The New Deal for Communities (NDC) programme has helped bring about significant improvements for some of the North West’s most deprived neighbourhoods, according to a new report welcomed today by Local Government...

A project tackling antisocial behaviour in a popular park, which saw a 75 per cent drop in calls to police, has been praised by Home Office Minister Alan Campbell.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is reminding boat users to look very carefully at their plans in advance of a strike called by the Public and Commercial Services Union which will affect Coastguard Stations...

Val Davison, has been appointed Head of the National Healthcare Science School of Genetics, Chief Scientific Officer Professor Sue Hill announced today. 

People with offshore investments who have notified HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) that they want to use the New Disclosure Opportunity (NDO) have just one week to make their disclosures online and to ...

New guidelines published today will help regional authorities assess the potential for renewable and low-carbon energy in their area.

E-Tech Components, the cable accessories manufacturer, has won the prestigious North West Passport to Export Award 2010, organised by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI).

Skills for Logistics, the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the logistics sector, has been given a further trademark licence to operate as an SSC,  Business Secretary Lord Mandelson announced today, on behalf of...

Directgov is proud to be supporting the fifth National Digital Inclusion Conference, taking place on 10th and 11 March 2010 at the Vinopolis Conference Centre, London. Media passes available on request.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has hosted a successful Safety and Health Awareness Day in Birmingham to make contact with hard to reach communities.

The next stage of a major construction project to widen the M25 in Essex is being marked by public exhibition in Brentwood today and tomorrow, Friday and Saturday 5 and 6 March.

HSE inspectors are to launch an intensive inspection initiative aimed at stopping dangerous practices on building sites in the East Midlands with forthcoming visits to Derby and Nottingham.

The New Deal for Communities (NDC) programme has helped bring about significant improvements for some of the West Midland’s most deprived neighbourhoods, according to a new report welcomed today by Local Government...

Hartlepool Council and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have joined forces in a bid to improve health and safety on local industrial estates.

The Highways Agency is to construct new drop kerbs at lay-bys across the East Midlands to allow easier access for wheelchair users.

Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and South Lancashire – 7 days beginning Monday 8th March 2010

Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in Cumbria and North Lancashire – 7 days beginning Monday 8th March 2010

The National Construction College’s South campus in Erith, Bexley is supporting the latest phase of the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) ‘Shattered Lives’ campaign to help reduce slips, trips and falls from...

A lorry-trailer building company in Trafford has been fined after a worker was crushed by more than two tonnes of metal.

Glasgow businesses lost at least 1, 344 working days in 2008/09 as a result of slips, trips and falls in the workplace.

Edinburgh businesses lost at least 777 working days in 2008/09 as a result of slips, trips and falls in the workplace.

Dundee businesses lost at least 261 working days in 2008/09 as a result of slips, trips and falls in the workplace.

8-14 MARCH 2010

Aberdeen businesses lost at least 465 working days in 2008/09 as a result of slips, trips and falls in the workplace.

A group of Grimsby’s young women will mark International Women’s Day this weekend with a celebration of their own street style and by speaking up on what they feel needs to change to improve their chances in ...

A1M Junction 61, County Durham  Slight delays are expected on the A1M between junctions 61 and 60 for bridge repair works. There will be a 24 hour lane closure southbound. The works will take place until March...

Saturday 6 March to Friday 12 March

Uxbridge College in Hillingdon is joining forces with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to support the latest phase of its Shattered Lives campaign which aims to reduce slips, trips and falls in the workplace...

Weekly summary of road works in devon and cornwall

The travelling public could face potential disruption at UK ports due to strike action by the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) on Monday 8 March and Tuesday 9 March, the UK Border Agency has warned.

EASIER WHEELCHAIR ACCESS FOR EAST MIDLANDS LAY-BYS

Dorset residents thinking of letting property when the 2012 Olympic Games’ sailing events come to Weymouth can obtain free tax help from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) next week. 

NEW WORK

M1 JUNCTIONS 10 TO 10A SPUR LUTON – REPAIRS TO NEWLANDS ROAD BRIDGE

Work to renovate the bridge over Newlands Road on the M1 spur near Luton, began in September. The work involves replacing...

At 0056 this morning Humber Coastguard took a 999 call from a company called Crystal Global, informing of an uncontrolled release of a toxic chemical called Titanium Tetrachrloride (TiCL4). 

Hartlepool Council and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have joined forces in a bid to improve health and safety on local industrial estates.

A1M Junction 61, County Durham  Slight delays are expected on the A1M between junctions 61 and 60 for bridge repair works. There will be a 24 hour lane closure southbound. The works will take place until March...

At 0056 this morning Humber Coastguard took a 999 call from a company called Crystal Global, informing of an uncontrolled release of a toxic chemical called Titanium Tetrachrloride (TiCL4). 

The New Deal for Communities (NDC) programme has helped bring about significant improvements for some of the North West’s most deprived neighbourhoods, according to a new report welcomed today by Local Government...

A project tackling antisocial behaviour in a popular park, which saw a 75 per cent drop in calls to police, has been praised by Home Office Minister Alan Campbell.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is reminding boat users to look very carefully at their plans in advance of a strike called by the Public and Commercial Services Union which will affect Coastguard Stations...

Val Davison, has been appointed Head of the National Healthcare Science School of Genetics, Chief Scientific Officer Professor Sue Hill announced today. 

People with offshore investments who have notified HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) that they want to use the New Disclosure Opportunity (NDO) have just one week to make their disclosures online and to ...

New guidelines published today will help regional authorities assess the potential for renewable and low-carbon energy in their area.

E-Tech Components, the cable accessories manufacturer, has won the prestigious North West Passport to Export Award 2010, organised by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI).

Skills for Logistics, the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the logistics sector, has been given a further trademark licence to operate as an SSC,  Business Secretary Lord Mandelson announced today, on behalf of...

Directgov is proud to be supporting the fifth National Digital Inclusion Conference, taking place on 10th and 11 March 2010 at the Vinopolis Conference Centre, London. Media passes available on request.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has hosted a successful Safety and Health Awareness Day in Birmingham to make contact with hard to reach communities.

The next stage of a major construction project to widen the M25 in Essex is being marked by public exhibition in Brentwood today and tomorrow, Friday and Saturday 5 and 6 March.

HSE inspectors are to launch an intensive inspection initiative aimed at stopping dangerous practices on building sites in the East Midlands with forthcoming visits to Derby and Nottingham.

The New Deal for Communities (NDC) programme has helped bring about significant improvements for some of the West Midland’s most deprived neighbourhoods, according to a new report welcomed today by Local Government...

Weekly round up of road works in wiltshire, gloucestershire, somerset and bristol

Hartlepool Council and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have joined forces in a bid to improve health and safety on local industrial estates.

The Highways Agency is to construct new drop kerbs at lay-bys across the East Midlands to allow easier access for wheelchair users.

Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and South Lancashire – 7 days beginning Monday 8th March 2010

Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in Cumbria and North Lancashire – 7 days beginning Monday 8th March 2010

The National Construction College’s South campus in Erith, Bexley is supporting the latest phase of the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) ‘Shattered Lives’ campaign to help reduce slips, trips and falls from...

A lorry-trailer building company in Trafford has been fined after a worker was crushed by more than two tonnes of metal.

Glasgow businesses lost at least 1, 344 working days in 2008/09 as a result of slips, trips and falls in the workplace.

Edinburgh businesses lost at least 777 working days in 2008/09 as a result of slips, trips and falls in the workplace.

Dundee businesses lost at least 261 working days in 2008/09 as a result of slips, trips and falls in the workplace.

8-14 MARCH 2010

Aberdeen businesses lost at least 465 working days in 2008/09 as a result of slips, trips and falls in the workplace.

A group of Grimsby’s young women will mark International Women’s Day this weekend with a celebration of their own street style and by speaking up on what they feel needs to change to improve their chances in ...

A1M Junction 61, County Durham  Slight delays are expected on the A1M between junctions 61 and 60 for bridge repair works. There will be a 24 hour lane closure southbound. The works will take place until March...

Saturday 6 March to Friday 12 March

Uxbridge College in Hillingdon is joining forces with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to support the latest phase of its Shattered Lives campaign which aims to reduce slips, trips and falls in the workplace...

Weekly summary of road works in devon and cornwall

The travelling public could face potential disruption at UK ports due to strike action by the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) on Monday 8 March and Tuesday 9 March, the UK Border Agency has warned.

EASIER WHEELCHAIR ACCESS FOR EAST MIDLANDS LAY-BYS

Dorset residents thinking of letting property when the 2012 Olympic Games’ sailing events come to Weymouth can obtain free tax help from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) next week. 

NEW WORK

M1 JUNCTIONS 10 TO 10A SPUR LUTON – REPAIRS TO NEWLANDS ROAD BRIDGE

Work to renovate the bridge over Newlands Road on the M1 spur near Luton, began in September. The work involves replacing...