Representatives from more than 20 countries met in London today for an international meeting on Palestine.

Better enforcement of parental responsibility across Europe comes into effect today.   

UK and Dutch ministers will discuss how Europe can compete when they meet in Norwich on 6 and 7 March for the 4th Apeldoorn Conference. Preparing young people for work in the 21st century and labour market...

The Direct Selling Association's consumer code of practice was launched to consumers today by the OFT.   

The overall condition of the housing stock in England has significantly improved since 2001, according to the English House Condition Survey (EHCS) which published results for 2003 today.   

Government encourages more active role for small businesses in local government markets   

A clear 'yob warning' was sent out by Home Secretary Charles Clarke today, making it clear that anti-social behaviour has serious consequences.   

Sue Campbell CBE is to continue in her role as Chair of UK Sport, Culture Media and Sport Secretary Tessa Jowell announced today. She was appointed as Interim (Reform) Chair for 18 months in September ...

Arts Minister, Estelle Morris, has placed a temporary export bar on a cast iron fire basket, designed by Charles Sargeant Jagger for the financier Henry Mond. This fire basket, which is signed and dated...

The first integrated assessment of our seas indicates fishing and climate change are having an adverse effect on marine life.   

Defra has today published a set of ground rules that will help Government, vets, farmers, and wildlife groups tackle bovine TB.   

MINISTERIAL STATEMENT   

A new website, Pensions at Work, was today unveiled by Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Alan Johnson, and Employer Task Force (ETF) Chairman, Sir Peter Davis.   

Mr Ralph Publicover has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Angola in succession to Mr John Thompson MBE who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr Publicover will take...

The blisteringly positive quote from Andrew Leighton 'People want the Assembly' is a misrepresentation of an ICM poll which, according to the BBC, didn't even ask the question to which Mr Andrews is claiming he ...

Questioned as to why the Home Secretary seemed to be making further concessions on the proposed counter-terrorism legislation, the PMOS said he did not recognise the word concessions. In terms of the substance of...

Asked if the Prime Minister was concerned about security after a campaigner dressed as Batman climbed a wall overlooking Downing Street earlier today, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said it was entirely...

Asked if the Prime Minister had any plans to participate in Comic Relief, the PMOS said that on the same day of Comic Relief the Commission for Africa would publish its report. The two events would be complimentary...

Asked about the accuracy of the Prime Minister's assertion that there were hundreds of terrorists in Britain, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that this was not new information. The Prime Minister...

Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Terror and Comic Relief.

Latest figures on care homes in Scotland

Torbay Council and Teignbridge District Council are to be given help with meeting the costs of clearing up following severe storm and flood damage in the Council areas on 27 October 2004, Local Government...

Purchase of antiviral drugs and publication of plan   

Britain's EU Presidency and the European Constitution will be under discussion when Europe Minister Dr Denis MacShane visits Hungary and the Czech Republic tomorrow for a two-day visit (2-3 March).   

A new telephone service will help resolve disagreements without the stress and expense of going to court.

Millions of doses of drugs to ward off a flu pandemic are to be stockpiled, the Government has announced.

Arrangements in the event of an influenza pandemic

Summary of research on improving parental involvement in their children's education.

Research report on improving parental involvement in their children's education.

A report examining migration and commuting behaviour in urban and rural Scotland using statistics from the 2001 Census. Key themes from Census 2001 are also presented for urban and rural Scotland.

Practical advice for parents on sharing information with their child's school.

Support package for parents on getting the best out of parents' evenings.

Summary of Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Bill which will strengthen parents' rights and improve parental representation in schools.

Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Bill will strengthen parents' rights and improve parental representation in schools.

A new telephone helpline will help resolve disagreements without the stress and expense of going to court.

A new 'oral history' project is celebrating the contribution made by people from the Caribbean to the formation of the National Health Service.

Briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Fathers for Justice and Terror Bill.

Fife College and Glenrothes College propose to merger, creating a single new college to be known as 'The Adam Smith College, Fife'

Falkirk College and Clackmannan college propose to merge, creating a single, new college to be known as 'Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education'.

Leaflet on Pandemic Flu

Discussion Paper on Confidence in Scotland 2004

As the dust settles on this year's Oscars, the Government has unveiled a scheme to help British film makers enter into co-productions with overseas firms.

Representatives from more than 20 countries are gathering in London today for an international meeting on Palestine.

People with personal injury, small claims, business and consumer disputes will be able to get information and advice on how mediation can help solve their problem from a new National Mediation Helpline...

REVISED PRESS NOTICE   

The Committee of Public Accounts (PAC) has today reported on the FCO's visa entry clearance operation.