Asked further about the Prime Minister's lecture on Wednesday, the PMOS said that it was the second speech in the "Our Nation's Future" set, and it would focus on public services, and delivery. In terms ...

Asked for a reaction on the collapse of trade talks in Geneva, the PMOS replied that our view remained that we wanted to see progress made, but we recognised that it was difficult. Whilst we wanted to see progress...

Asked for further information about the Prime Minister's speech that he had mentioned in today's press conference, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that the genesis of it was the G8 statement ...

Tony Blair says a plan is being drawn up to secure an "immediate cessation of hostilities" in Lebanon and Israel. He was speaking alongside the Iraqi prime minister, Nouri Maliki, in Number 10.

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: PM's speech/Middle East, Trade, PM's lecture

A comprehensive review of fraud which makes challenging recommendations for preventing and tackling a multi-billion pound a year crime in the UK, is published for consultation by the Attorney General today.

The UK has the strictest regulations on animal procedures in the world, ensuring high standards of care and accommodation as well as limiting research to where there is a clear benefit to people, animals or the ...

The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) today marked a further year of progress and achievement with the publication of its Annual Report and Accounts 2005/2006.

A public consultation on a proposed new Impact Assessment process was launched today by Hilary Armstrong, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

Two sets of regulations regarding the procedural rules of the Care Standards Tribunal have been laid before parliament today.

Following the recommendations of an independent report on child support in the UK by Sir David Henshaw, Work and Pensions Secretary John Hutton today announced the government will replace the Child Support Agency...

Research published today shows parental support for the idea of independently negotiating child maintenance payments.

Findings from DWP research that examined parental views on possible future child support policy options is published today.

Asked if the Government was now in favour of a ceasefire in Lebanon, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said as the Prime Minister said in his G8 statement to the Commons last Tuesday, quote: "of...

Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Lebanon

HM The Queen has appointed Graham Eric Morrow QC to be a Circuit Judge, on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, has assigned him to the Northern...

The Secretary of State for Defence, Des Browne, today announced the annual increases in the pay of medical and dental officers.

A full review will begin to establish whether it is possible to move Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (HQ ARRC), 1 Signal Brigade and 102 Logistics Brigade, from their bases in Germany to the UK, Armed Forces...

Defence Secretary, Des Browne, today unveiled a package of new equipment to help protect UK Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan following an armoured vehicles review.

Fees for the biometric ePassport, the most secure passport ever produced by the UK, were published today, as the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) announced that over a million ePassports have now been issued.

RELEASED BY THE CABINET OFFICE ON BEHALF OF THE OFFICE OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS APPOINTMENTS

The Lord Chancellor has today announced the appointment of a new Chairman of the Law Commission.

The Government is to ask the public whether those who misuse personal data for profit should be imprisoned for up to two years.

A group of local councils tasked with monitoring the impact of the Licensing Act has concluded that the laws are starting to have a beneficial impact on residents, police and local councils, according to a new report...

SHANGHAI: The UK Government has committed £30,000 to helping China develop a national strategy for plant conservation.

MRSA rates show reduction but Minister says more must be done

Draft regulations for the extension of the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) were published for consultation today alongside findings of a review on how payments can be made faster.

Mr Edward Chaplin OBE, CMG has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Italian Republic in succession to Sir Ivor Roberts KCMG who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr Chaplin will take up his...

The Government's 2005 Annual Report on Strategic Export Controls will be published at 11.00 today as a Command Paper. Copies will be placed in the Libraries of the House. The Report describes UK policy and international...

His Honour Judge Frederick Marr-Johnson will retire from the Circuit Bench on the South Eastern Circuit on 24 July 2006.

HM The Queen has appointed Graham Eric Morrow QC to be a Circuit Judge, on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, has assigned him to the Northern...

People considering bankruptcy are today being reminded that living a lavish lifestyle before declaring yourself insolvent can have serious repercussions.

Increase of £119 bn on previous year

Total production rises in 3 months to June