Concrete road gets new quieter surface   

DTI wish to consult users of energy statistics on proposals to use Net Calorific Values (NCVs) as opposed to Gross Calorific Values (GCVs) when calculating the energy content of fuels. The difference between GCVs...

Family Pay Tribute To "Sparkling" Hannah   

Consultation paper inviting views on proposed exception of Fire and Rescue staff from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Plans to reduce red tape for the packaged goods industry were launched by the DTI today. The Government aims to remove unnecessary burdens and costs on the packaging industry while maintaining consumer protection...

Collection and recycling of waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE) will be the responsibility of manufacturers and retailers of the equipment from June 2006 following a Government announcement today.   

Nine building firms have made it to the final stage of John Prescott's competition to build quality new homes at a low cost of GBP60,000.

Consultation on proposed changes to the local transport capital settlement and proposals for local authority delivery reports on their first local transport plans.

Consultation exercise on requiring the application reflective conspicuity markings on certain large vehicles, e.g. goods vehicles, buses, trailers

Consultation on proposed changes to the Civil Aviation (Working Time) Regulations 2004 in order to amend the method of apportioning standby duty against an air crewman's annual working time limit.

This consultation is on updated Codes of Practice for School Admissions and School Admission Appeals

The development of an offshore electricity transmission system will be necessary to meet the requirements of new offshore electricity generation stations which are important to reducing carbon dioxide emissions ...

On 8 March 2005, the Energy Minister announced that the Government intended to exercise the Energy Act power to adjust transmission charges for renewable generators on the Scottish islands of Shetland, Orkney and...

We are seeking comments on draft guidance setting out how agencies and professionals should work together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The guidance provides a national framework within which...

Consultation seeking views on how mental health nurses can best contribute to improving the experience and outcomes of mental health service users in the future.

Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 implements the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) within the EU. Article 8.2 of the Regulation provides that Member States ...

Consultation on the proposed new National Health Research Strategy, which aims to create a health research system in which the NHS supports those engaged in leading-edge research to focus on the needs of the patient...

This document takes forward the Government's commitment to consult on proposals to create an enlarged Ofsted as a single inspectorate for children and learners - and to consult with employers and other stakeholders...

This guidance covers all schools maintained by local education authorities (LEAs) in England and Wales, and also provides useful advice for independent schools. It shows how, through good design and management, ...

This consultation seeks views on the Government's proposals to improve procedures for confirming countryside recreation byelaws made under a number of Public and Local Acts of Parliament.

The OFT has refused to issue a consumer credit licence to a Ramsgate motor dealer.   

A review to find out how the OFT's guidance to debt collectors has changed behaviour in the sector has been launched by the OFT. The OFT's guidance on debt collection, issued in July 2003, sets out minimum standards...

Nine building firms have made it to the final stage of John Prescott's competition to build quality new homes at a low cost of £60,000.

Guidance on Antisocial Behaviour Oreders on Conviction

Annual bus passenger satisfaction survey aimed at assessing satisfaction with local bus services throughout Scotland

Annual bus passenger satisfaction survey aimed at assessing satisfaction with local bus services throughout Scotland

Consumers, businesses, insurers, courts and lawyers will benefit from simplification of conditional fee regulations (CFAs) announced by the DCA today.   

Vladimir Putin has spoken to Tony Blair to thank the UK for helping to save their seven submariners on Sunday.

Plans to set up a new national network of control centres for the Fire and Rescue Service which will deliver the best possible service to the public came one step closer today when the first seven locations were...

Prepared by the DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS WORK, WELFARE AND POVERTY DIRECTORATE   

Visits to and from the UK continue to rise

48 university museums and galleries across the country can from today reclaim their VAT thanks to the extension of the Government's free access policy. The free access policy is a cornerstone of this Government...

Details of access to information for young people in residential establishments in Scotland.