Mr Steve Williams has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Bulgaria in succession to Mr Jeremy Hill. Mr Williams will take up his appointment during October 2007
Following Sunday's 200th anniversary of the passing of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, Foreign Office Minister Ian McCartney is this week highlighting contemporary forms of slavery and the work of the UK Government...
Following Sunday's 200th anniversary of the passing of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, Foreign Office Minister Ian McCartney is this week highlighting contemporary forms of slavery and the work of the UK Government...
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The Airbus site at Broughton is a center of wing building excellence that...
most of these asylum seekers will face touchier or even be killed if they...
Laws should apply universally to all for them to be considered fair. There...
Tax only car users over 2 ltr on fuel duty. Leave those below to pay normal...
Asked how actively the Prime Minister was pushing for no-fly zone over Darfur, the PMOS replied that the Prime Minister said on the record in the press conference in Berlin on Sunday that he personally believed ...
Asked why the unfortunate Mr Tipping was unpaid, the PMOS replied that there was a limit on the number of salaries, and several Ministers had been in that worthy position of not being paid. Asked if this was the...
Put to him that in an interview for Pulse magazine, Patricia Hewitt had said that some Muslim GPs failed to respect the confidentiality of women patients on issues such as domestic violence & sexual health, ...
Asked what the next steps would be regarding the navy personnel being held by Iran, the PMOS replied that the Prime Minister would set out the position at Prime Minister's Questions if he was given the opportunity...
Asked if the Casino policy would stay the same if the Government were to lose the vote in the Commons later today, the PMOS replied that it was best to wait and see how the vote went. Tessa Jowell and...
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) began the briefing by saying a few words about the biometric seminar that the Prime Minister would be hosting this afternoon. The Prime Minister would set out plans...
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) began the briefing by saying a few words about the biometric seminar that the Prime Minister would be hosting this afternoon. The Prime Minister would set out plans...
Read the transcript from our webchat with Jim Murphy.
Tony Blair hosted a seminar with biometric experts as the Government revealed plans for securing the UK's borders. See some images from the event.
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Biometric Seminar, Casinos, Iran, Muslim MPs, Paddy Tipping and Darfur
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, John Hutton today announced a review of pension scheme assets held by insolvent employers.
The Government is set to remove existing time limitations on key football banning order laws and will introduce tougher penalties to tackle football disorder.
The OFT welcomes the announcement by Treasury that £1 million is to be made available for an awareness programme to help consumers understand their options when saving for Christmas and the relative benefits...
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a variation to the admission arrangements of Sinfin Community School, Sinfin, Derby. The variation proposed by the Local Authority, is to decrease...
There are no disability allowances, concessions or references in...
We would like the the Prime Minister to increase the funding for Sexual...
'...Intervene to stop student debt being sold off to private finance companies' -- Gerard Cadwallader
The current system for granting DSA is very good. Students who start the DSA...
Adjacent farmland to motorways are becoming increasingly used to advertise....
Business Rates have become a massive burden on British business. Right-wing...
Mr Primeminster I request that all ministers and goverment advisors involved...
At the present time what is happening those that don't have the money to buy...
The proposed EU changes to SCUBA cylinder valves will require a different...
Liverpool Fc new owners are trying revise the plans that liverpool city...
I have just watched Several Hours of valuable debating time in Parliament,...
Despite the change in the employment law concerning age discrimination in...
Cornwall is One of Seven Celtic Nations: Ireland, Scotland, Isle of Man,...
To score 75 points under the revised HSMP rule, you need minimum of 45...
Murdering a police officer in the course of his/her duty should carry a...
The year-on-year underfunding of North Wales Police Force by the Home Office...
The amount equivalent to the Income Tax that they are NOT collecting from...
The once British Colonies of the Caribbean continue to be marginalized into...
Our country is probably the only one that has encouraged Bank Holiday...
Northern Ireland, the British personnel held in Iran and the European Union were on the agenda at this week's PMQs.
Tony Blair has again condemned the "completely unacceptable, wrong and illegal" detention of 15 British service personnel by Iran.
Tony Blair hosted a seminar with leading biometric and immigration experts as the Government published a new strategy for securing the UK's borders.
A plan to boost the supply of environment-friendly woodfuel to cut greenhouse gases and produce enough energy to power 250,000 homes was unveiled today.
Two new reports on vCJD (variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease) have been published today as part of on-going work to manage the risks associated with the disease.
Mr Michael Roberts has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Slovak Republic in succession to Mrs Judith Macgregor LVO who has transferred to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Roberts will take...
Geoffrey Podger, Chief Executive of the Health and Safety Executive, today outlined the health and safety challenges facing the modern workplace.
CONSULTATION ON THE GAMBLING ACT 2005 PREMISES LICENCES AND PERMITS FEES
CONSULTATION ON THE GAMBLING ACT 2005 (PREMISES LICENCES AND PROVISIONAL STATEMENTS) (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 2007
Concordat between the Department for Transport and the Scottish Executive: 2nd edition: 2007
Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) Financial Investigators, working in partnership with Birmingham City Council Housing Benefit authority, have secured a Confiscation Order for £40,163.26 against Abdul Hye of...
Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) Financial Investigators, working in partnership with London Borough of Bromley Trading Standards, have secured a Confiscation Order worth £191,000 against David John Mather...
A new stronger code of practice was launched today that will make leasing shops and offices more user-friendly for small businesses.
The Independent Case Examiner's (ICE) annual report 2006/2007 gives details of the achievements of the ICE Office during the last 10 years, including being awarded Charter Mark twice and receiving high levels of...
A new scheme which will enable international students to stay on in the UK for a year to work after they have completed their studies was announced by the Government today.
Bill Rammell MP, Minister of State for Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education, today announced the findings of new research which links capital investment with increased participation levels at Further ...
A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) will be held in meeting room 1 (ground floor), 10 Dean Farrar Street, London SW1 on Thursday 29 March 2007 at 10.00 a.m.
At present EU states including the UK are pouring in vast amounts of money...
At present vast areas of wharehouse/factory roofing and Council Estate...
Dorset History Centre currently fulfils a very important role in making...
As far as I am aware, the current law states that parents are able to use '...
These laws are a nightmare for parents and grand-parents particularly with...
We have established that it is legal for a taxpayer's income tax return to...
This petition is aimed to get the government to raise the Minimum Landing...
The government are planning to spend £9.3 billion on the 2012 olympics,...
That Robert Mugabe is a holder of this award is an insult to the title. He...
Many British animals are endangered and at risk of extinction, and not...
Residential boat owners represent the only tenure type in the United Kingdom...
The "Equal Opportunities Commission" employs 117 women and only 28 men....
A 10 year tax exemption for all UK companies doing research and devolpment...
Currently, if someone receives repeated phone calls in a way designed to...
i think it is a disgrace and a national embarrasment that a convicted...
It is an anomally that motorcyclist have to wear a helmet and these other...
this petition is to advise the scientists research department to come into...
UCAS are planning to change the university admission system so that...
Many sites offering services will only supply an email address for...
From the Think 21 website : Think 21 is an attempt to reduce the instances...
Set minimum age for buying unhealthy foods such as chocolate, crisps and...
The NHS data system is a shambles. One hospital cannot see any records from...
Paddy Tipping has been appointed as Deputy Leader of the House of Commons.
Improved NHS financial control allows an end to Resources and Accounting Budgeting 'double whammy'
More people will face checks before entering the UK to further tighten the UK's borders, Immigration Minister Liam Byrne announced today.
-145 pioneering partnerships to offer thousands of places on brand new Diplomas-
DfES and Martin Lewis launch Talking Money drive
The Government proposes that citizens who opt out of the ID Card...
With Premier League clubs being paid millions by TV, any application for the...
Get rid of the current plan to introduce testing for the under 5s and let...
The burden of taxation on airport passengers has been increased to help the...
A national police would inprove the passing of information, now held by...
South West trains currently charges penalty fares despite the fact that it...
A large proportion of mail is unsolicited mail which should be made from...
Greaves Hall in Banks, Southport (the former stately home and offices for...
Too long have we waited for a stadium and when a good site has been selected...
We need to stop Fathers from deserting the familes and leaving them homeless...
ITV interrupts live coverage of Formula One motor racing with advertising...
Papers are being distributed at an alarming rate at public transport...
Nurses undertake 3 years university education and work at the forefront of...
Tony Blair is answering questions from MPs in his weekly PMQs session. You can follow the session live here now. We'll offer a summary of the topics covered, as well as the chance to watch the broadcast again, soon...
The Queen has approved the appointment of Paddy Tipping as Deputy Leader of the House of Commons.
Brian Pomeroy, the Chairman of the Financial Inclusion Taskforce, has today published his review into Christmas hamper savings schemes, which was commissioned following the collapse of Farepak. The review argues...
Today the Economic Secretary, Ed Balls, and Consumer Minister, Ian McCartney, responded to the Pomeroy Review on Farepak. The Pomeroy Review was set up by the Government to look at Christmas hamper savings schemes...
Annual report to Parliament, outlining progress made during 2006 in implementing the 2003 WEWS Act – essentially the EU Water Framework Directive in Scotland.
This research maps and analyses the homelessness prevention activities of local authorities and partner agencies, with the aim of helping authorities assess the usefulness of different approaches and establish the...
This research maps and analyses the homelessness prevention activities of local authorities and partner agencies, with the aim of helping authorities assesss the usefulness of different approaches and establish ...
Consultation responses to Criteria for Access to NHS Funded Assisted Conception Services (ACT)
This research provides a review of statistics on gender differences and inequalities in Scotland across a range of key areas of social and economic life.
This research provides a review of statistics on gender differences and inequalities in Scotland across a range of key areas of social and economic life.
Children's social workers will receive a £13 million boost to help pay for Information and Communication Technology (ICT), through funding announced today by Children's Minister Parmjit Dhanda.
A pilot scheme has begun in liverpool and it is causing massive upheavals...
Dear Sir Under government legislation and inclusion in education, our local...
By working with the trend of low housing demand rather than against it, this...
Help save the planet.Build a duel carriageway from Cambridge M11 to Humber...
In my opinion, it is ludicrous for Jon Jennings to suggest that the...
Road building policy in Britain seems to favour roundabouts on main roads....
I'm 6 feet 3" and I need extra legroom. Why should I have to pay for this?...
Fine levels for driving without insurance being significantly lower than the...
The M11 between Stansted Airport and Cambridge has two lanes and no exits...
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to work with the Chancellor...
This petition is to stop closing schools for election voting. It is...
Some people work in industries or are self-employed whereby they may earn a...
Please could the Tyne and Wear Metro rail be expanded to include all...
We need to send out a message to asylum seekers in immigration centres that...
Jim Murphy will be online today at 1500 BST to discuss welfare reform.
Tony Blair will answer questions from MPs today in his weekly PMQs session. You can follow the session live here from 1200 GMT.
Annual 2006: UK deficit widens
UK economy up by 0.7% in Q4 2006
Caroline Flint, Minister for Public Health, welcomed the publication today of a consultation paper setting out the Government's proposals for changes to the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. She said,
Science and Innovation Minister, Malcolm Wicks today announced the following appointments: Peter Warry as chair of the new Science and Technology Facilities Council, and Keith Burnett, Marshall Davies, Michael Edmunds...
This is the second Key Findings report to be produced since the SHCS moved to a continuous format in 2003. Prior to 2003 surveys were conducted in 1991, 1996 and 2002 and typically consisted of sample sizes of around...
Review of the evidence for the effectiveness of FGC in children's services and to understand broadly how the approach is being used here in Scotland and more widely in the UK.
The aims of the research were to review evidence of the effectiveness of FGC for children with different needs and to gather views about the use and experience of FGC in children's services in the UK.
New and revised Efficiency Technical notes for March 2007
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (John Hutton) has made the following Statement.
Today I am publishing Working for Children(Cm 7067) which includes our response to...
My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (James Plaskitt) has made the following Statement.
I am pleased to announce the local authorities that have been chosen...
On 22 February, during the debate on Iraq, in response to a question by my noble friend Lady Gould of Potternewton, I said: "The review of the constitution is due to end on 15 May 2007, and I assure my noble ...
Section 19 of the Human Rights Act 1998 requires the Minister in charge of a Bill in either House of Parliament to make a statement before Second Reading about the compatibility of the provisions of the Bill ...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (John Hutton) has made the following Statement.
I am publishing today Households Below Average Income 1994-95—2005-06.
This ...
On 30 January I announced that in response to our Invitation to Councils we had received 26 proposals from local authorities for the creation of unitary local government in their areas.
We have now completed...
The Compensation Act 2006 received Royal Assent on 25 July 2006. Part 2 of the Act provides the statutory framework for the regulation of claims management services.
In line with the Government's commitment...
The UK's chemical protection programme is designed to protect against the use of chemical weapons. Such a programme is permitted by the Chemical Weapons Convention, with which the United Kingdom is fully compliant...
Over the past 12 months the Ministry of Defence has undertaken a thorough review of the Defence Medical Services (DMS) manpower requirement. The aim of this review was to determine the number of uniformed, regular...
I represented the United Kingdom at this month's Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Brussels.
The Council adopted conclusions on the Commission communication on employment in rural areas, stressing the...
In my statement to the House on 19 March 2007, Official Report, col 557-8, I set out the background to the review of the new national recruitment and selection process for doctors in postgraduate training. I ...
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport has set a range of high-level targets for the 2007-08 year on behalf of the agencies within the Driver, Vehicle and Operator Group; the Driving Standards...
The Highways Agency's business plan for 2007-08 is published today and contains eight key performance indicators for the Agency to deliver against by 31 March 2008. The indicators and associated targets are:
Today I am publishing "Working for Children" (Cm:7067) which includes our response to recommendations made in the report "Delivering on Child Poverty: what would it take?" by Lisa Harker in November 2006. It ...
I am publishing today Households Below Average Income 1994-95 — 2005-06.
This is the 18th edition of the Households Below Average Income (HBAI) series. This report presents information on potential living...
I am pleased to announce the local authorities that have been chosen to pilot a sanction of Housing Benefit linked to anti-social behaviour. The sanction, contained in the Welfare Reform Bill (Clause 31), is ...
The Depleted Uranium Oversight Board (DUOB) was established in 2001 to oversee a screening programme for veterans of the 1991 Gulf conflict and subsequent Balkans operations concerned about possible exposure ...
The rail service between Clitheroe and Manchester via Blackburn and Bolton has been designated as a community rail service, Rail Minister Tom Harris announced today.
One year on from the imposition of hosepipe bans across most of south east England, the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) has welcomed Government reforms to update the 62-year-old legislation on hosepipe bans...
This petition is to ask the government to bring in legislation that prevents...
Computer-based therapy for milder, but more common mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety should be made available to any patients in England who could benefit from it from April, Health Secretary...
ISTRATII AND OTHERS v. MOLDOVA - 8721/05 [2007] ECHR 229 (27 March 2007)
Georgia v. Russian Federation [2007] ECHR 227 (27 March 2007)
ASFUROCLU AND OTHERS v. TURKEY - 36166/02 [2007] ECHR 228 (27 March 2007)
OZTUNC v. TURKEY - 74039/01 [2007] ECHR 231 (27 March 2007)
FEHMI KOC v. TURKEY - 71354/01 [2007] ECHR 232 (27 March 2007)
DUYUM v. TURKEY - 57963/00 [2007] ECHR 230 (27 March 2007)
Stericycle International LLC & Anor v Competition Commission [2007] CAT 9 (17 January 2007)
Albion Water Ltd v Water Services Regulation Authority [2007] CAT 5 (19 January 2007)
VIP Communications Ltd v Office Of Communications [2007] CAT 3 (22 January 2007)
Hutchison 3g (uk) Ltd v Office Of Communications [2007] CAT 7 (23 January 2007)
Cityhook Ltd v Office of Fair Trading [2007] CAT 10 (30 January 2007)
Albion Water Ltd v Waterlevel Ltd [2007] CAT 8 (2 February 2007)
Makers UK Ltd v Office of Fair Trading [2007] CAT 11 (22 February 2007)
VIP Communications Ltd v Office Of Communications [2007] CAT 12 (28 February 2007)
Sepia Logistics Ltd v Precision Concepts Ltd [2007] CAT 13 (9 March 2007)
Sepia Logistics Ltd & Anor v Office of Fair Trading [2007] CAT 14 (9 March 2007)
Floe Telecom Ltd v Office Of Communications [2007] CAT 16 (15 March 2007)
Floe Telecom Ltd v Office Of Communications [2007] CAT 15 (15 March 2007)
Lawrence v. The Attorney General (Grenada) [2007] UKPC 18 (26 March 2007)
Okaro, Re Application for Judicial Review [2007] NIQB 21 (23 March 2007)
Down Lisburn Health and Social Services Trust v B & Anor [2007] NIFam 3 (09 March 2007)
Breslin & Ors v McKenna & Ors [2007] NICA 14 (15 March 2007)
This action was commenced by the Claimant against the First Defendant on the 5th September 2006 seeking an injunction to restrain unjustifiable threats of patent infringement, a declaration of non-infringement ...
The claimant ("EWS") is an operator of bulk rail freight services. Its businesses were previously part of the freight sector of British Rail before privatisation. The defendant ("E.ON") is in the business of electricity...
MR JUSTICE MITTING: On 29 March 2006 the Fitness to Practise Panel of the General Medical Council ordered that Dr Mahmood be erased from the register. It did so, having found that he had been guilty of serious...
This is an appeal by way of case stated by Mr and Mrs Roper against the terms of an abatement notice made by Stoke on Trent Crown Court on 14 October 2005. The brief chronology of events leading up to the making...
Kensington Heights, 81 to 89 (odd) Campden Hill Road, London W8 ("the Property") consists of 85 flats and 5 town houses, built on top of a car park with 215 spaces. The freehold of the Property is held by Kennet...
Pursuant to an arbitration clause in a contract between Asset Management Shop Limited (AMS) [the predecessors in title of Sumakan Limited] and The Commonwealth Secretariat (CMS), arbitrators made an award dated ...
This is an appeal from an order made by the Chancellor, Sir Andrew Morritt, on 17 March 2006 by which he stayed this action under section 9(4) of the Arbitration Act 1996 ('the 1996 Act') on the ground that the ...
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Scottish Executive Response To The European And External Relations Committee Report Eu/S2/07/R1 On The European Union’s Strategy For Growth And Jobs
Follow Up inspection of HMP Perth