Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Lord Warner, Iraq Survey Group, European Council, Middle East, British Aerospace and Police Inquiry
The British Government has expressed its dismay at the collapse of talks that have been taking place over several years aimed at improving the welfare of meat chickens in the EU.
Research has identified expenditure of at least £100m in the past year, but...
Stop taking pensions off our firefighters, after all they do the most...
wrestling is allowed in schools in america so why not here. why dont we have...
There is a certian advert depicting Santa Claus as a body popping, middle...
i feel the lottery money should go to the NHS instead of arts councils as...
Request that employers are legaly required to give staff 12 days a year off...
I'm thinking of you channel 4!
Over the past decade, the drink that most embodies the festive spirit has...
The current crisis in Oaxaca stems from the structural social and political...
As ludocris as it might sound to those of us brought up in recent times,...
The foreign office advice was clear in its original form that without a...
Decisions should be based on facts and made by people who are intelligent...
We the undersigned say enough is enough. Each town should be permitted one...
As a mother of a soldier I think it is time for them all to come home and...
Our university (Manchester Metropolitan Uni) has decided that it is going to...
saddly when you are out in the community and you have long time mental...
On Tuesday 12 December this very popular section of the Radio 2 message...
In many areas of China (eg Beijing), dogs over 35cm have to be handed over...
This should also be extended to include spouses of all MPs. The fact that...
I do not believe that Tony Blair actually reads these petitions and I think...
'...Pay fulsome tribute to independent British podcasters in his Christmas message' -- Gabor Kovacs
The Motorcycle Action Group supports our colleagues in riders’ organisations...
1. Substitute financial compensation for therapy for genuinely sexually...
Amend the human rights act of 1998 to protect the innocent hard working...
If we get a constitution the government would be forced to stop curbing...
Scottish citizens of the UK have a Scottish First Minister and a British...
To award themselves a massive 66% pay rise would show the total contempt MPs...
Many other beloved institutions have been sold off,why not peerages? Sell...
'...Tell everyone who may be offended by Christianity to leave the UK' -- Lee Yates
It is against the law to open someones mail without their express permission...
Increasing the driving age to 21 will ensure that new drivers are more...
The Government promised citizenship rights to retired Gurkhas following a...
The proposed bridge in the Thames Gateway connecting Beckton in the north...
Transport, allowances for troops and Iraq were on the agenda at this week's PMQs. Tony Blair was also asked about the NHS, Northern Ireland and nutrition in schools.
Heads of universities, pharmaceutical companies, and major research hospitals have met the Prime Minister to discuss how to keep the South East of England the top destination for pharmaceutical and medical research...
The Prime Minister has thanked Minister Lord Warner for his work and dedication to the NHS following the health minister's announcement of his retirement.
Revisions policy for the Quarterly publication of Public Sector Employment statistics
Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) Financial Investigators, working in partnership with Essex County Council Trading Standards, Cambridge County Council Trading Standards, British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and the Federation...
Proposals for minimum standards of water efficiency in new homes and new commercial buildings in England and Wales are published for consultation today.
The Department for Communities and Local Government has made an energetic start with an ambitious reform programme which is helping it to succeed in delivering a complex agenda, according to the Departmental Capability...
Time and time again one reads cases of people who have been KILLED in road...
Many foreign cars are appearing on our roads daily, often from Poland and...
'...Bring back the death penalty for drug trafficking into the UK' -- Anthony McManus
To all cricket and sport fans,the legend Richie Benaud is already a Sir,such...
Ian Botham deserves a Knighthood for two reasons: 1. He is one of the...
The government has been keen to stress that the entire country will benefit...
What with the increase of everyday living, we fill the standard min wage of...
Currently OU students do not have the same rights and recognition as...
Asked if the Home Secretary was aware of the commanding officer of the Grenadier Guards statement about the loss of up to £1,000 of allowances for troops, the PMOS said that the MoD are getting the detail on...
Asked about the Government's stance on Darfur following reports in the Financial Times, the PMOS said that the Financial Times had got ahead of themselves in their story. The PMOS went on to read out what the Prime...
Asked as the Prime Minister, on the basis of pubic safety, had made a statement in the House re the Litvinenko murder, would he be making a statement on the murders in Suffolk and any plans for discussion on plans...
Transport, allowances for Troops and Iraq were on the agenda at this week's PMQs. Tony Blair was also asked about NHS, Northern Ireland and Nutrition in schools.
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Police Inquiry, Sudan and Darfur and Armed Forces Allowances
Cabinet Secretary, Sir Gus O'Donnell, today made clear that there could be no slowing down of the Civil Service reform programme as he published Capability Reviews for three more departments including his own, the...
The DTI welcomes its Capability Review which is published today and gives the department a good bill of health.
Work and Pensions Secretary John Hutton today set out far-reaching proposals to replace the Child Support Agency with a tough new organisation to deliver a radically different system of child maintenance.
An independent evaluation of OFT training provided to Local Authority Trading Standards Services (LATSS) in the use of the Enterprise Act 2002 (EA2002) has found that LATSS knowledge and confidence in the use of...
An external review of the Scottish Executive's capacity.
Here you will find the full Corporate Report from the Scottish Executive Employee Survey 2006.
High Level Action Plan for the Scottish Executive's future change programme.
Review of Marches and Parades In Scotland: Report by the Working Group on Marches and Parades
Following Defra's consultation earlier this year on the future uplands reward structure in England, we have decided to fully integrate uplands support within environmental stewardship.
We consulted on the...
Following Defra's consultation earlier this year on the future uplands reward structure in England, we have decided to fully integrate uplands support within environmental stewardship. We consulted on the basis...
Following Robert Howard's acquittal in 2005 at Belfast Crown Court for the murder of Arlene Arkinson, the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland, in consultation with the Attorney-General, asked...
A new drive to cut crime by getting offenders into training and jobs was announced today by Education and Skills Secretary Alan Johnson.
Time and time again one reads cases of people who have been KILLED in road...
Bob Paisley was England's best ever manager and won the European Cup three...
Time to right an injustice.
Why do single people only get 25% off their council tax. Why not 50% - it...
It is already a requirement for dog owners to clean up after dogs due to...
Tony Blair is answering questions from MPs in his weekly Question Time session. You can watch the session live here from 1200 GMT. We'll have a summary of the topics covered, plus the chance to see the broadcast...
Today, the Home Secretary chaired his first meeting of the Task Force on Child Protection on the Internet.
A challenging package of measures for planners and housebuilders, which will help to reduce carbon emissions and bring innovation to the building industry, was published today by Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly...
Young people across the country will be given the chance to get involved in hands-on media projects and have their voices heard thanks to the £6 million Mediabox fund launched today by Young People's Minister...
Schools Minister Andrew Adonis has announced today that CfBT Education Trust will manage England's National Programme for Gifted and Talented Education (NPGATE).
Time and time again one reads cases of people who have been KILLED in road...
Asked about Ming Campbell's comments that HMA Moscow was being followed around as part of a process of intimidation, the PMOS said that the Prime Minister had said this morning that the EU leaders made clear their...
Asked about the Prime Minister's position on an international conference, the PMOS replied that this could be taken forward in many different ways and formats but what was important at this stage was to go back ...
Asked if the police had been round, the PMOS replied no....
Asked about John Reid's comments that he wanted a politically led counter-terrorism department taking in foreign affairs and home affairs, the PMOS said the review had come to No10, the proposals would be studied...
Asked if the Prime Minister had been thinking of any countries in particular when he said that one of the things that had improved in the Middle East in the past 3 years was the spread of democracy, the PMOS...
Asked why the Government had hardened its position on Iran, the PMOS said this was not a fair assessment and pointed the journalist to what the Prime Minister had said shortly after Hampton Court regarding President...
Asked why Des Browne answered questions in the House on Iraq instead of Ian McCartney, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) replied that the person chosen to answer the questions was Des Browne. He added...
Tony Blair is answering questions from MPs in his weekly Question Time session. You can watch the session live here from 1200 GMT. We'll have a summary of the topics covered, plus the chance to see the broadcast...
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Iraq, London Stock Exchange, Iran, Middle East, Terrorism, Police Inquiry, Russia and Baker-Hamilton Report
The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of the Right Honourable Sir David Neuberger as a Lord of Appeal in Ordinary following the retirement of the Right Honourable Lord Nicholls on 10 January 2007...
Bestselling author Bill Bryson today received an honorary Order of the British Empire (OBE) from Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell, for his contribution to literature.
Guidance for Scottish local authorities on marches and parades in Scotland.
Better services, better places - new settlement between central Government, local authorities and communities
Philip Brown, the Traffic Commissioner for the Western Traffic Area has given his decision on public service vehicle operator Wilts and Dorset Bus Company Ltd following a public inquiry in Poole on 17 October 2006...
European Commission proposals recently debated by the European Parliament in Brussels need changing to avoid farmers and consumers shelling out cash on expensive treatment of sewage sludge. The by-product could ...
Time and time again one reads cases of people who have been KILLED in road...
The Prime Minister welcomed 150 volunteers to a special reception in Downing Street last night.
Nov: CPI at record 2.7%, RPI at 3.9%
Rate levels off
Rate falls to 74.5% in 3 months to Oct 06
Pay growth up in year to Oct 06
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
Jim Murphy, Minister of State for Employment and Welfare Reform, welcomed today's Labour Market figures - which show a fall in the claimant count, more people in work and a fall in ILO unemployment:
A ground-breaking deal has today been struck between a Parliamentary Working Group, chaired by John McFall MP, which includes leading banks, cash machine operators and HM Treasury, to provide over 600 new non-charging...
Public Sector Employment Estimates for Q3 2006
Research Findings for the investigation carried out on the link between those who study arts subjects at school and later employability.
Research commissioned with the aim to investigate the link between those who study arts subjects at school and later employability.
The Department for Transport today announced that it has reinstated the franchise agreement with Virgin Rail Group to operate services on the West Coast Main Line.
Time and time again one reads cases of people who have been KILLED in road...
Health Minister Lord Warner today confirmed that over 18,000 additional specialty training opportunities will be available in England in 2007 to accompany the introduction of the new specialty training structure...
The Ministry of Defence welcomes the Defence Committee's report on its Annual Report and Accounts 2005-6. The Committee concludes that overall performance is satisfactory. It commends the Department's overall success...
Charles Church Developments Ltd v Stent Foundations Ltd & Anor [2006] EWHC 3158 (TCC) (05 December 2006)
This is an application by the defendants for summary judgment against the claimant ("Mr Beasant"), seeking declaratory relief to the effect that the claimant has not validly exercised an option contained in a written...
LORD JUSTICE WALLER: I will ask Mr Justice Lloyd Jones to give the first judgment.
MR JUSTICE COLLINS: This is an application under section 288 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, whereby the applicants seek to quash the decision of an inspector in which he dismissed their appeals against...
LORD JUSTICE WALLER: The appellant appeals against the decision of the Wolverhampton Magistrates of 13th June 2006. They convicted her of an offence of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, contrary to section...
MR JUSTICE TREACY: This appellant appeals by way of case stated against a decision of the Cambridge Justices dated 24th May 2006 to dismiss the information against the respondent alleging a charge of selling intoxicating...
LORD JUSTICE WALLER: This is an appeal by way of case stated from a decision of the Magistrates sitting in Bedlington, Northumberland. The appellant was charged with driving a motor vehicle on 13th March 2005 ...
MR JUSTICE TREACY: The appellant in this case, Paula Lawton, appeals against the decision of the Hammersmith & Fulham and Kensington & Chelsea Justices sitting at West London Magistrates' Court on 24th November...
MR JUSTICE UNDERHILL: The claimant is a child now aged 16. He is severely autistic. By these proceedings, which he brings by his father as his litigation friend, he challenges the decision of the defendants not...
MR JUSTICE COLLINS: This is a claim for judicial review of a decision of the North East Essex Magistrates' Court, whereby the claimant was convicted of an offence of common assault. He was sentenced to a short...
MR JUSTICE MITTING: On 7 May 1996, MM was convicted of an offence of unlawful wounding, contrary to section 20 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. He had attacked a man he suspected to have had an affair...
This has been the hearing of two judicial review applications, directed to be heard together by order of Sir Michael Harrison on 5 July 2006, brought against the Environment Agency ("the Agency") in both of which...
In this matter, The Home Secretary brings a claim for judicial review against the Chief Asylum Support Adjudicator ("CASA"), with permission having been granted by Lloyd-Jones J on 3rd March 2006. The claim arises...
Dr.Michael Shell was suspended from practice on 14 October 2005 by the Interim Orders Panel ("IOP") of the General Medical Council ("GMC"). That interim suspension expires on 16 December 2006. There are two applications...
These are the court's reasons for dismissing the appellant's appeal against conviction, which we did on 27 October 2006. The appellant, Naveed Soroya, was convicted in the Crown Court at Blackfriars on 22 June 2004...
The proceedings involved eleven defendants charged with a variety of offences. On dates in December 2005 and January 2006, in the Crown Court at Woolwich before His Honour Judge Stone QC, each of them pleaded ...
This is an application for judicial review of the refusal by the government to hold an independent inquiry into the circumstances which led to the invasion of Iraq. The application was originally heard by Collins...
This appeal raises an interesting question as to the ingredients of the tort of misfeasance in public office, which we will call 'misfeasance' for short. It is common ground that the claimant must prove damage, ...
This is an appeal by Mrs Elizabeth Jones, the claimant in the action, against an order made by Bell J on 6 December 2005 dismissing her appeal against an order made by HHJ Simpkiss, in the Brighton County Court, ...
Time and time again one reads cases of people who have been KILLED in road...
Three winners from the Blue Peter and No10 competition met the Prime Minister this afternoon at a special reception.
The Prime Minister met the three Blue Peter and No10 competition winners at a special reception held in Downing Street yesterday.