Asked if the Prime Minister had full confidence in himself, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said the journalist got ten out of ten for effort! The answer, however, was obvious. Asked "what the...

SPP4 Mineral Working: Consultation Responses.

The Secretary of State for Trade and Industry has presented petitions in the High Court to wind up in the public interest three related companies known as "GET ME TICKETS".

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) gave journalists an outline of the Prime Minister's speech this evening. He said that this speech was a survey of Britain's relationship with Europe and also what the...

Asked what the Prime Minister meant when he said "The vision is the one I share with Europe's founders: an ever closer union of nation states, cooperating, as of sovereign right, where it is in their interest...

Asked if the Prime Minister recognised the account by Phillipe Sands concerning a meeting between the Prime Minister and President Bush prior to the war in Iraq, the PMOS said that Phillipe Sands had had enough ...

Asked if the Prime Minister was concerned about the recent protests by people concerned about the printing of satirical cartoons featuring Islamic iconography, the PMOS said that as he had said yesterday, it was...

Asked if the Prime Minister was glad that John Prescott had finally seen the light on education reforms, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) complimented the journalist on her objective and neutral phrasing...

Put to him that the Cabinet Office had said that there had been no detrimental affect on public services or Government in the absence of the a Duchy of Lancaster, and asked if it was not a good time to...

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) began the briefing with a statement. He said that the Government understood the offence caused by the cartoons depicting the Prophet and, of course, regret that this...

Asked if it was right that the Prime Minister was willing to offer the following concessions on the Schools White Paper: local council could still build schools; local council would still have a strategic overview...

This outlines the action the Scottish Executive will take based on the recommendations of the 21st Century Social Work Review.

Easy to read summary of the 21st Century Social Work Review 'Changing Lives' report.

Report of the recommendations made by the 21st Century Social Work Review Group for the future of social services in Scotland.

The OFT has decided today not to refer the anticipated acquisition by Boots plc of Alliance UniChem plc to the Competition Commission provided that satisfactory undertakings to address the competition concerns arising...

A new website that provides information for those working with refugee children has been launched by the Home Office today.

Every home in England and Wales is to receive information about local policing including an assessment of their force's performance Home Office Minister Hazel Blears announced today.

Seven experts have been appointed to lead the drive to make Britain the world's creative hub, Creative Industries Minister James Purnell announced today.

John Hutton today revealed further plans to ensure people's buy-in to future pension reform. Speaking at the Work Foundation, he announced that as part of this process of debate the National Pensions Day will be...

Mr Philip Sinkinson OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to The Republic of The Gambia in succession to Mr Eric Jenkinson OBE who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Sinkinson...

Planning news update.

Patient Focussed Booking

SKILLS FOR CARE SPEECH - LIAM BYRNE, CARE SERVICES MINISTER (CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY)

Climate change, education, funding of the NHS and Iran were on the agenda when the PM faced the Liaison Committee today.

The Queen has been graciously pleased to approve, for publication in The London Gazette, the names shown below as having received an expression of Commendation for Bravery.

A research summary of work which examined the provision of translating, interpreting and communication support (TICS) within public services in Scotland as viewed by TICS providers and by public sector bodies

A research summary of work which examined the provision of translating, interpreting and communication support (TICS) within public services in Scotland as viewed by TICS providers and by public sector bodies

Local authority housing income and expenditure 2003-04 to 2005-06

The 'unsung heroes' who maintain and fly the RAF's Fleet of Chinook helicopters play a vital role in modern military operations, the Armed Forces Minister, Adam Ingram, said today.

The Government's Chief Medical Officer has welcomed the launch of a new guide that provides essential information for people and organisations addressing rural health issues across the UK.

UK marriages rise for 3rd year running

Improving Outcomes for Children and Young People

A new Double Taxation Convention with Japan was signed on 2 February 2006. After signature, the text of the Convention was deposited in the Libraries of both Houses and made available on HM Revenue and Customs' ...

Marine services embrace a wide range of waterborne and associated support activities, both in and out of port, at Portsmouth, Devonport and on the Clyde, as well as maintenance of UK and overseas moorings and navigation...

I am pleased to announce the award of the contract for the demonstration and manufacture of the Anti-Structures Munition to Dynamit Nobel Defence. The contract is valued at £40 million and includes provision...

My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary, Sir John Grant (UK Permanent Representative to the EU) and I represented the UK at the General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) in Brussels on 30 January...

I am today setting out the principles on which the Government will base their assessment of the success of the self-regulation of voluntary sector fundraising. This follows consultation with the fundraising sector...

I should like to make a statement to report progress on the review of police force structures which I announced in September 2005.My vision is a police service which is close, responsive and accountable to the communities...

BNFL is today signing a purchase and sale agreement with Toshiba to sell its US subsidiary Westinghouse for the sum of $5.4 billion. This is an excellent outcome for the UK taxpayer who stands to benefit from a ...

It will become easier to see your family doctor under the proposals included in the latest White Paper, the government's health advisor has told the Downing Street website.

Tony Blair is appearing in front of the Commons Liaison Committee this morning. The session begins at 0900 GMT.

It is requested that the following senior appointment is released to the Press for publication not before Tuesday 7 February 2006:

Admiral Sir Jonathon Band KCB is to assume the appointment of First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff on 7 February 2006. He succeeds Admiral Sir Alan West GCB DSC ADC who was appointed on 17 September 2002...

Over 750,000 care workers looking after vulnerable older people, adults and children will be registered, trained and vetted for the first time, Liam Byrne, Care Services Minister announced today.