New financial arrangements for firefighter pensions to enable Fire and Rescue Authorities to better plan for future pension costs were published today for consultation.   

Following a three-month consultation, Community Minister Stephen Ladyman today announced that the Care Services Improvement Partnership (CSIP) will not be hosted by the Social Care Institute of Excellence...

Thirty-eight local authorities have bid to take part in programmes that will help to finance work to ensure everyone living in social sector housing has a decent home.   

The first annual statement of changes to domestic occupational health and safety law on which the Health and Safety Executive leads was published today.   

Barbara Moorhouse has been appointed as the new Director General of Finance for the Department for Constitutional Affairs (DCA).   

Scientists at the Veterinary Laboratories Agency have informed Defra that a goat, confirmed as having scrapie in 1990, may have had BSE.   

Chief Nursing Officer announces plans for new framework for mental health nursing   

DTI/HEFCE joint press release   

"We join with the members of the AU and ECOWAS in denouncing the events in Togo, following the death of President Gnassingbe Eyadema. We urge the authorities to ensure a peaceful transition process and...

Chlamydia screening should become more accessible after applications to run a new service were invited from independent healthcare providers.

The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Knighthood be conferred upon Judge Anthony Ronald Hart QC, on his appointment as a Justice of the High Court in Northern Ireland.

The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Knighthood be conferred upon Christopher Simon Courtenay Stephenson Clarke Esq QC on his appointment as a Justice of the High Court.

The Queen has been pleased to approve that Ellen Patricia MacArthur, MBE be appointed a Dame Commander of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire on the occasion of her record-breaking...

Pharmacies in London and Cornwall will soon be able to test people for the UK's most common sexually-transmitted disease - chlamydia.

England's football captain took time out from training today to hand over the one millionth 'beat bullying' wristband.

Responses to the consultation from organisations and individuals who agreed to their responses being made public.

This findings describes legal provision for cohabitants in a small number of jurisdictions.

A motor dealer from Cleveland has had his consumer credit licence revoked by the OFT.   

The Government is to take steps to restrict access to violent pornographic broadcasts by the satellite TV channel Extasi TV, Broadcasting Minister Andrew McIntosh announced today.   

Heritage Minister Andrew McIntosh today announced plans to list as Grade II*, Blue Boar Quad at Christ Church, Oxford University a college residence designed by Powell and Moya and built between 1965 and...

Questionnaire: Consultation on Review of Health & Care Statistics in Scotland - Phase One

Statistics on the pre-school and childcare workforce

The first step in a drive to make chlamydia screening available in high street pharmacies across the country is now underway, Public Health Minister Melanie Johnson announced today.   

First Release   

Ellen MacArthur is to be made a Dame, the Queen has confirmed.

Bars, clubs and pubs can now apply for more 'flexible' trading hours - including 24-hour opening.

This paper concentrates on measures to license Housesin Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and the secondary legislation needed toimplement these in England. Department: Office of the Deputy Prime Minister - Housing Opening date: 15/11/2004 Closing date: 09/02/2005

Department: Inland Revenue Opening date: 06/12/2004 Closing date: 25/02/2005

This consultation document sets out the Treasury's proposals for implementing Directive 2001/17/EC on the reorganisation and winding-up of insurance undertakings, in relation to the Lloyd's market. Department: HM Treasury Opening date: 07/12/2004 Closing date: 11/03/2005

This document sets out proposed non-statutory guidance on best practice for those who workwithin or under contract to NHS or local authority social services authorities operating inWales concerning confidentiality...

Comments are sought on proposed possible changes to EC Regulation 999/2001 following an announcement by the European Commission of a possible finding of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in a French goat. It...

Comments are sought on proposed possible changes to EC Regulation 999/2001 following an announcement by the European Commission of a possible finding of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in a French goat. It...

Comments are sought on proposed possible changes to EC Regulation 999/2001 following an announcement by the European Commission of a possible finding of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in a French goat. It...

This document seeks views on possible changes in the law to enable all those working in a pharmacy setting pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, dispensing assistants, counter assistants and others to contribute ...

This consultation paper sets out the Government's proposals for the circumstances in which information from family proceedings cases involving children can be disclosed without permission of the court. The Government...

The Government is committed to ensuring that members of the Gypsy and Travellercommunities should have the same access to decent and appropriate accommodationas every other citizen and that there are sufficient ...

This consultation paper sets out our policy proposals and proposed legal draft forregulations establishing exceptions from the prohibition on the use of, andintroductions of water into, a water undertaker's1 supply...

The Government believes that raising levels of enterprise and economicactivity is essential to sustainable regeneration in the most disadvantagedcommunities of the UK. Department: Inland Revenue Opening date: 31/12/2004 Closing date: 18/02/2005

The paper sets out the broad direction of forestry policy and identifies six keyquestions where the Forest Service wishes to consult publicly about the futuredirection of a forestry strategy for Northern Ireland...

The proposals relate to:School transport - removing the requirement for certain services providing school transport to be registered with the traffic commissioners;Bus subsidy contracts - increasing the maximum ...

REGULATORY IMPACT ASSESSMENT (RIA)Tonnage Tax - Implementation of revised Communityguidelines on State aid to maritime transport (2004/C 13/03) Department: Inland Revenue Opening date: 06/01/2005 Closing date: 18/03/2005

Department: Northern Ireland Executive - Environment Opening date: 07/01/2005 Closing date: 25/02/2005

Part 9 of the Antisocial Behaviour (Scotland) Act 2004 ( the 2004 Act ) makes provision for parenting orders Department: Scottish Executive Opening date: 07/01/2005 Closing date: 04/03/2005

This consultation paper seeks views on the draft Social Security (Procedure) (Amendment) Regulation 2005. These regulations will provide for the new path of appeal from the Pensions Appeal Tribunal to the Social...

Department: National Assembly for Wales Opening date: 17/01/2005 Closing date: 15/04/2005

Department: Inland Revenue Opening date: 17/01/2005 Closing date: 25/02/2005

Department: Office of Gas and Electricity Markets Opening date: 17/01/2005 Closing date: 28/02/2005

Department: Office of Gas and Electricity Markets Opening date: 17/01/2005 Closing date: 22/02/2005

Department: Northern Ireland Executive - Enterprise Opening date: 18/01/2005 Closing date: 11/03/2005

A consultative document on the implementation of the European directive on takeover bids (the Takeovers Directive). Department: Department of Trade and Industry Opening date: 20/01/2005 Closing date: 15/04/2005

This consultation paper sets out the proposed legal drafts of the modifications towater undertakers'1 Instruments of Appointment and standard conditions of WaterSupply Licences that are necessary to implement the...

The Honey Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003, which lay down compositional and labelling requirements for honey, came into operation on 1 October 2003. It is proposed to issue amendment regulations to correct three...

Department: Northern Ireland Executive - Regional Opening date: 26/01/2005 Closing date: 25/03/2005

This consultation invites views on the proposed introduction of legislation under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (VSA) to permit properly trained and competent non-veterinarians to inseminate cattle artificially...

The Scottish Executive invites comments on the draft of the first Fire and Rescue Framework for Scotland which will, subject to the passage of the Fire (Scotland) Bill, be given effect by Order under the new legislation...

This draft strategy presents our current thinking for river basin planning in England and Wales and suggests ways in which we can best work together for the future. Tell us what you think about our proposals. Department: Environment Agency Opening date: 31/01/2005 Closing date: 29/04/2005

In November 2004 the new Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food was adopted. The new Regulation came into force...

The Honey (Wales) Regulations 2003, which lay down compositional and labelling requirements for honey, came into force on 28 November 2003. Department: Food Standards Agency - Wales Opening date: 31/01/2005 Closing date: 22/04/2005

The new Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council, on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food, was adopted on 27 October 2004. It replaces Council Directive...

Department: Northern Ireland Executive - First Minister Opening date: 31/01/2005 Closing date: 28/03/2005

Department: Scottish Executive Opening date: 31/01/2005 Closing date: 29/04/2005

Department: Office of Gas and Electricity Markets Opening date: 31/01/2005 Closing date: 18/03/2005

Consultation document on the draft Regulations for Phase 1 of the new Healthy Start initiative, that will replace the current Welfare Food Scheme. Under Healthy Start, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and young...

Department: Office of Gas and Electricity Markets Opening date: 01/02/2005 Closing date: 15/03/2005

The consultation relates to a Scheme which should be laid before the Parliament later this year. This Scheme will set out the statutory basis for the future operation of the Crofting Counties Agricultural Grants...

Consultation on Parts 3 and 4 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 and revision of s.74 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (Charges for Unreasonably Prolonged Occupation of the Highway). Department: Department for Transport - Roads and Vehicles Opening date: 02/02/2005 Closing date: 26/04/2005

Department: Office of Gas and Electricity Markets Opening date: 02/02/2005 Closing date: 16/02/2005

Department: Office of Gas and Electricity Markets Opening date: 02/02/2005 Closing date: 16/02/2005

This consultation paper is the first phase in a scoping study that will assess the case for unifying the jurisdictions of the High Court, the county courts and the Family Proceedings Courts. Responses received will...

Questionnaire for member states on the implementation of Regulation (EC) 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and the Council on genetically modified food and feed Department: Food Standards Agency - Northern Ireland Opening date: 03/02/2005 Closing date: 23/02/2005

The Consultation paper on the Review of Road Traffic Offences involving Bad Driving follows a wide ranging review of the existing framework of the criminal law concerning bad driving, during which, a range of interested...

In pursuance of Section 11 of the Local Government in Scotland Act 2003, Scottish Ministers will provide guidance to Local Authorities for the disposal of local authority land at a consideration of less that what...

Draft haematological cancer measures issued for a three month consultation. It is the intention to add these measures to the Manual for Cancer Service 2004 once finalised. Department: Department of Health Opening date: 04/02/2005 Closing date: 29/04/2005

Questionnaire for member states on the implementation of Regulation (EC) 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and the Council on genetically modified food and feed. Department: Food Standards Agency - England Opening date: 04/02/2005 Closing date: 23/02/2005

Defra is consulting on the proposed draft Pollution Prevention and Control (Public Participation)(England and Wales) Regulations 2005 which provide for the implementation of the amendment to Directive 96/61/EC made...

This consultation paper outlines a proposed change to the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 1997 (as amended - "the Regulations") relating to England and Wales, and parallel statutory...

This consultation seeks comments on a range of proposals designed to improve police effectiveness and enhance community safety Department: Scottish Executive Opening date: 07/02/2005 Closing date: 02/05/2005

A new Private Finance Unit tasked with delivering successful PFI programmes for the MOD is launched today.