The UK Ambassador to Uzbekistan, David Moran said:   

Energy researchers from the G8 plus five developing nations have discussed ways to improve collaboration on clean energy, and combating climate change These included enhancing research links in solar energy...

The official State Opening of Parliament takes place on Tuesday 17 May. You will be able to watch the Queen's Speech live on this website from 1045 BST.

The Prime Minister has announced today the re-appointment of Sir David King Kt FRS FRSC FInstP as the Government's Chief Scientific Adviser.

Summary of initial research report on the performance of Public Private Partnerships in Scotland.

Initial research report on the performance of Public Private Partnerships in Scotland.

Announcing a revision today to the rules governing the use of agricultural land for motor sports during the 10-month qualifying period under the Single Payment Scheme, Lord Bach, Minister for Sustainable...

Richard Jeavons is to join the Department of Health as Director of IT Service Implementation. Mr Jeavons takes over from Alan Burns, who is standing down from his IT role after becoming chief executive...

Secretary of State Alan Johnson today announced the responsibilities of the new Ministerial team at the Department of Trade and Industry.   

Following the announcement by the Canadian Government of further support for the African Union in Darfur, the Foreign Secretary Jack Straw and the International Development Secretary, Hilary Benn said:   

Lifelong Partners: Scotland's Schools and Colleges Building the Foundations of a Lifelong Learning Society - A report from the working group on best practice.

Lifelong Partners: Scotland's Schools and Colleges Building the Foundations of a Lifelong Learning Society - A Consultation Analysis Report of Responses to Interim Report and Outline Draft Strategy of the School...

Lifelong Partners: Scotland's Schools and Colleges Building the Foundations of a Lifelong Learning Society - A Guide for Schools, Colleges and Local Authorities

Review of First Impressions of Scotland: Report to Ministers - Executive Response

Review of First Impressions of Scotland: Report to Ministers

Margaret Beckett, Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, has today announced the ministerial responsibilities of her newly appointed team.   

Department of Trade & Industry's Technology Programme now calling for applications   

Department of Trade & Industry's Technology Programme now calling for applications   

Lifelong Partners: Scotland's Schools and Colleges Building the Foundations of a Lifelong Learning Society - A Strategy for Partnership

General public leaflet on antisocial behaviour

A credit broker from Northampton has his consumer credit licence revoked by the OFT, preventing him from providing credit to consumers.   

A buy-to-let scam which promised to help investors make a fortune in the property market has been closed down by the Department for Productivity, Energy and Industry.   

Science and Innovation Minister, Lord Sainsbury, today announced the appointment of Professor Philip Esler as Chief Executive and Deputy Chair of the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).   

Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks today co-chaired the Chernobyl Shelter Fund pledging event on behalf of the G8 at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in London alongside the Ukrainian Emergencies...

Trade and Industry Secretary Alan Johnson and Northern Ireland Secretary Peter Hain today announced agreement in principle to invest up to £180 million in Bombardier Aerospace Belfast in support...

The Queen has been graciously pleased to signify Her intention of conferring Peerages of the United Kingdom for Life.

STATISTICAL PRESS NOTICE   

Chief Executive's Report shows sustained progress - health service at halfway point of implementing the NHS Plan   

Main Points This Month   

CSPI inflation rises to 3.2 per cent in Q1 05

The Competition Commission (CC) has today published an issues statement as part of its inquiry into the completed acquisition by Bucher Industries AG (Bucher) of Johnston Sweepers Ltd (Johnston).   

Statement of issues   

Review of spc 2001

[This is the transcript of one of the Prime Minister's occasional press conferences; these are the words of the Prime Minister giving a statement and answering the questions of journalists. Unlike the PMOS's briefings...