Further to the views expressed by the EU Presidency at today's General Affairs and External Relations Council on the conduct of the presidential election in Belarus, Europe Minister Douglas Alexander said:

Asked when was the Prime Minister going to announce his plan with the Taoiseach on a devolved government in Northern Ireland, the PMOS said it would be announced when we were ready. As the PMOS had said before, ...

Asked about pension funds and whether they were affected by Government bonds, and who was responsible for them, the PMOS replied that although they were a bit busy this week, the Treasury was the Department to speak...

Asked if it could be deduced that as he had highlighted the remit of the Sir Hayden Phillips review to look at state funding, was it the preferred option, the PMOS replied that it could not be deduced. That was...

Asked if Cabinet would meet on Tuesday to hear the Budget, the PMOS said that the Cabinet would meet as usual on Budget Day, which was Wednesday. Asked if the Prime Minister had met with Cabinet colleagues this ...

Asked what did the Prime Minister make of the various editorial appeals that said that he should leave sooner rather than later, the PMOS said that as he had said on Friday when he was asked the same question that...

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Prime Minister, Budget-Cabinet, Loans, Pension Funds and Northern Ireland

Forms and Guidance for IACS 2006.

Innovation by local authorities in delivering quality public services was recognised today at the seventh annual Beacon Scheme awards ceremony. The Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott, and Local Government Minister...

The first Regional Fisheries Manager (RFM), Phil Morris, has been appointed by the Marine Fisheries Agency in the South West. This new strategic role will look at ways to improve the management and potential of ...

One of the most ambitious habitat restoration projects in Britain's history today drew praise from Biodiversity Minister Jim Knight, who called it "one of the most important projects in the East of England."

The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of the Right Honourable Sir Peter Gibson as Intelligence Services Commissioner.

The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of the Right Honourable Sir Paul Kennedy as Interception of Communications Commissioner.

Shoppers in Swansea are being targeted by the OFT with advice on shoppers' rights as part of a major consumer awareness campaign.

A new award-winning computer system that gets court information to victims, witnesses of crime and crime fighters much quicker has been launched in Wales.

More than five million extra visits have taken place at once-charging national museums since entry fees were scrapped by the Government in December 2001, Culture Minister David Lammy announced today.

30 pc reduction in admissions could mean people don't spend unnecessary time in hospital and save over £400m a year for other services

Provides information about travel by adults, including journey purposes and the means of transport used, journey distance and duration, and times of day and days of week on which adults travel.

A new purpose built Immigration Removal Centre is planned at Gatwick Airport as part of the Government's drive to deliver a firm but fair immigration and asylum system, the Home Office announced today.

Transport Secretary Alistair Darling today (Monday 20 March) announced the go ahead for the first ever car share lane to be built on a UK motorway.

About 1.3 million workers will be guaranteed higher pay when the minimum wage rises in October.

February £0.8bn current budget surplus

Following the announcement that the Budget will take place on 22 March, HM Treasury plans to publish "Public Expenditure Statistical Analyses 2006" on Tuesday 2 May 2006.

The General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) will be held on 20 March in Brussels. My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary and I will represent the UK.The agenda items are as follows:General AffairsPreparation...

My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary represented the UK at the EU Foreign Ministers' informal meeting (Gymnich) in Salzburg on 10–11 March 2006.The agenda items were covered as follows:Middle EastCFSP High...

Since January Bolivia has been experiencing above average rainfall, as well as hail and freezing temperatures in the highlands. Rainfall levels are reported to be at their highest in over 75 years and more is expected...

I represented the UK at the extraordinary Energy Council meeting in Brussels on 14 March. Discussion focused largely on the recent Commission Green Paper on a European strategy for sustainable, competitive and secure...

In the Air Transport White Paper, we promised to examine the scope for further development of Heathrow, consistent with environmental conditions. We are making good progress on this programme of work.In particular...

The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council was held on 10 March in Brussels. There were no health or consumer affairs issues. I represented the UK.The main items were preparation for the ...

The Prime Minister hailed the Nissan workforce as an example to the rest of the country for the "tremendous" work they were doing, while on a visit to Sunderland.

The Chancellor will make his Budget Report speech to the House of Commons this Wednesday. You'll be able to watch the broadcast live on this website.

Populations of Tree Sparrows, Whitethroats and Green Woodpeckers are increasing according to statistics published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) today.

Results of the most comprehensive survey of woodland birds for over 20 years were unveiled today, Monday 20 March, by Biodiversity Minister Jim Knight, with some important findings.

More older people are to be helped to live independently in their own homes for longer, thanks to a £18.5m government project.