On the occasion of the UN Human Rights Council elections on 17 May 2007 The Foreign Secretary said;
"Security is paramount in our visa system. We will conduct an immediate thorough and independent investigation into this reported breach of one of our commercial partners' systems. The outcome will be made public...
The education secretary answered your questions. Read the transcript.
Environment Secretary David Miliband today highlighted environmental achievements and challenges for the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs in his Department's Annual Report.
Such a term might be four years. It could be sample polling. Darfuris might...
Asked if the Prime Minister felt it was time for the international community to take a fresh approach in light of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) findings, the PMOS said in terms of Iran we made clear...
Asked if the Prime Minister had anything, to do with the decision not to send Prince Harry to Iraq, the PMOS said General Sir Richard Dannatt had made clear that it had been a decision taken for military reasons...
Asked where the Government stood on Paul Wolfowitz, the PMOS said that we stood where we had stood for how ever long the issue had been going on. This was a matter for the World Bank, it was being resolved...
Put to the PMOS that the Chancellor was de facto Prime Minister in waiting why did he have to wait until the end of the period of 27th June, why not handover now, the PMOS said in terms of the...
Asked what the Prime Minister would be saying to the President about climate change and Americas stance on that, the PMOS said that the Prime Minister would say that we believe there was a growing chance of involving...
Asked about the Prime Minister having stayed overnight in the White House, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS)said it was almost unique for anyone to stay at the White House under this administration. ...
The PM paid tribute to the strong relationship between Britain and the USA.
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Prime Minister's Visit to Washington, Climate Change, Prime Minister and the Chancellor, World Bank, Prince Harry and Iran
Public Health Minister Caroline Flint today published the Government's draft Human Tissues and Embryos Bill. The draft bill represents a major overhaul of the law on assisted human reproduction and embryo research...
This needs clear clarification in the Courts to protect money and assests of...
in the interests of local democracy, a person may only stand for election in...
on call district nurses have no way of attending to their patients in an...
Increase statutory holiday by 4 days; eradicate the 4 bank holidays Easter...
NHS patients are set to benefit from an extra £8 billion investment in the NHS over the next twelve months - the biggest cash increase the service has ever seen.
The results for UK installations of the second year of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), which sets a cap on total carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from European industries, were published today.
The following statistics were released yesterday by the Department of Health.
Health Minister Ivan Lewis promised a new national strategy for children's palliative care and accepted key recommendations of the independent review of services published today.
Investment, stronger protections for local communities and more outreach services are at the centre of the Government's £1.7 billion proposals to maintain a national Post Office network and put it on a...
"I remain deeply worried by the continuing violence between militias in the Gaza Strip. We want to see the latest cease-fire take hold, for the sake of all the people of Gaza. I support President Abbas' efforts ...
The Home Secretary's drive to strengthen Britain's border controls took another step forward today with the opening of IRIS at Gatwick South.
Funding from unclaimed assets could allow over 700 new places for young people to be built in England - equivalent to more than one in every constituency - providing young people with exciting, good-quality places...
Five companies involved in the selling of perfume franchises have been wound up in the High Court following an investigation by the Companies Investigation Branch of the Insolvency Service.
Helping every child reach their full potential and closing the attainment gap between disadvantaged young people and their peers will be the top priority behind education policy, Alan Johnson, Secretary of State...
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council to discontinue St Mary's CE Primary School, Eastham from 31 August 2007.
The results of a study which explored some of the ways in which nanotechnologies could cut the use of non-renewable energy sources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions are published today.
On the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) Foreign Office Minister Ian McCartney today affirmed Britain's commitment to the universal decriminalisation of homosexuality. Announcing the development of a ...
Football, dance, boxing and carpentry classes are helping steer young people from crime and anti-social behaviour, Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker said today during a joint visit to a south London community centre...
As recycling facilities offered by most local councils are steadily...
It is well known that private landlords are not regulated in order to...
booking and access best practice guidance
Statistical Release
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Competition in the water industry took a step forward this week when Ofwat announced a proposal to create the first new water and sewerage company to serve domestic customers since privatisation 18 years ago.
A personalised skills assessment is to be made available in prisons and in the community to identify offenders who will benefit from a programme of employment-focused learning and skills training to reduce re-offending...
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published two more consultation papers, as part of its work to modernise its powers, deterrents and the accompanying safeguards.
The chat show host speaks to Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern in our latest podcast.
The PM is in Washington DC today for discussions with the US President.
Rise in inequality in 2005/06
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (John Hutton) has made the following Statement.
I am today able to announce the publication of the Department for Work and Pensions...
My right honourable friend the Prime Minister has made the following Statement.
On 29 March 2007 (Official Report, cols. 133-35WS), my right honourable friend the Prime Minister announced details of machinery...
Complaints about water companies to the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) totalled 13,603 across England and Wales in 2006-07, according to the organisation's annual complaint figures published today (Thursday...
Birmingham City Council v. Walker [2007] UKHL 22 (16 May 2007)
Datec Electronics Holdings Ltd & Ors v. United Parcels Services Ltd [2007] UKHL 23 (16 May 2007)
Morris v Newell & Anor [2007] NICh 2 (15 May 2007)
This is a claim that is brought under a building contract by a building contractor ("Domsalla") against the named employer under that contract, Mr Dyason who is a residential occupier as defined by section 106(...
This litigation arises out of a neighbours' dispute which some may think has been blown out of proportion and which is undoubtedly causing considerable distress and alarming expense to all concerned. Mr and Mrs ...
Mr Chris Cutchey has for some time operated a company that specialises in the transporting of waste metal, such as nickel catalytic converters. In 2003 the company changed its name from Chris Cutchey Ltd to Catalyst...
On 14 October 2003 Christopher Alker (born 1 March 1960) pleaded guilty at the Crown Court at Snaresbrook to an indictment containing one count of murder and one count of perverting the course of public justice. ...
The defendant, Ian Machin, born 12 December 1968, was convicted of the murder of Simon Dawson at the Crown Court in Manchester on 20 October 2003. He was sentenced to life imprisonment. On 5 November 2003 the trial...
On 30 October 2003 Michael Little, born 28 June 1980, was convicted of the murder of Rachel Moran, then aged 21, in the Crown Court in Hull. The trial judge, Hooper J, sentenced the defendant to life imprisonment...
I have before me an application to amend the pleadings in two related actions. The claimants in each action are ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd ("ABB") & ABB Equity Ventures Inc ("Inc"). Inc was incorporated in Delaware...
MR JUSTICE JACKSON: This judgment is in seven parts, namely: Part 1, introduction; Part 2, the facts; Part 3, the present appeal; Part 4, the admissibility of the identification evidence of PC Leanne; Part 5, the...
This appeal is from the order of Peter Smith J dated 24 February 2006 at the trial of preliminary issues arising in three actions between the parties concerning the impact of s 151 of the Companies Act 1985 on the...