This document is available as a download onlyOur State of the Countryside Updates allow us to monitor key national rural indicators and to track change over time. The updates are also...
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News release to accompany the launch of the 5th State of the Countryside Update on Rural analysis of the Index of Multiple Deprivation 2007...
Our latest State of the Countryside Update looks at how rural places across England are faring when judged against official markers of deprivation, such as housing, income, health, access to jobs...
Defra has today announced a new charging system for licences to deal in endangered species, to maintain spending on important wildlife projects.
Defra has today announced a new charging system for licences to deal in endangered species, to maintain spending on important wildlife projects.
Defra has today announced a new charging system for licences to deal in endangered species, to maintain spending on important wildlife projects.
Issued on behalf of Central Science Laboratory (CSL)
Issued on behalf of Central Science Laboratory (CSL)
Issued on behalf of Central Science Laboratory (CSL)
Almost one million children measured
New measures that could make it easier to share the risk taken on by employers who run occupational pension schemes will be considered by the Government and industry in the New Year announced Lord McKenzie today...
Pensioners are set for a £4 billion boost next year as the Government confirmed the biggest rise in the Basic State Pension since 2001 today, on top of £900m in Christmas Bonuses and a £575m increase...
Help for Heroes Chief Executive Bryn Parry and Defence Secretary John Hutton today cut the turf for a new swimming pool and gym complex for injured troops at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre Headley Court...
MOD announced today the outcome of its equipment examination, reprioritising programmes to better support current operations.
The OFT has today published revised leniency guidance for businesses and individuals that come forward with information about their involvement in a cartel.
The OFT has today published revised leniency guidance for businesses and individuals that come forward with information about their involvement in a cartel.
A joint Treasury-FSA consultation on proposals for the legislative framework for the regulation of alternative finance investment bonds, which include sukuk, was launched today by Ian Pearson MP, Economic Secretary...
A joint Treasury-FSA consultation on proposals for the legislative framework for the regulation of alternative finance investment bonds, which include sukuk, was launched today by Ian Pearson MP, Economic Secretary...
National statistics released today show that the number of households accepted as homeless has been cut by 60 per cent since 2003.
National statistics released today show that the number of households accepted as homeless has been cut by 60 per cent since 2003.
National statistics released today show that the number of households accepted as homeless has been cut by 60 per cent since 2003.
A new campaign to help boost workers' awareness of the increased national minimum wage comes to Yorkshire this week.
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Presentation by Tom Smith and Stefan Noble of OCSI and Julia Heynat of JH Research, to the CRC and CLG seminar on Measuring rural deprivation...
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Presentation by Tom Spencer and Paul Teasdale of the Scottish Government to the CRC and CLG seminar on Measuring rural deprivation in...
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Presentation by Roger Wilshaw of CLG to the CRC and CLG seminar on Measuring rural deprivation in England, 5 December 2009.
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Seminar report of our joint seminar with CLG on Measuring Deprivation in Rural Areas.
The UK Met Office and the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) are pleased to announce a revised Inshore Waters Forecast for the Ardnamurchan Point to Cape Wrath area that is broadcast on VHF radio by Stornoway...
Asked if the Prime Minister had a favourite foreign Finance Minister, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) replied that if this was a thinly veiled attempt to get him to comment on the German Finance Minister s...
Transcript of panel discussion given by the Prime Minister, Mr Gordon Brown, Communities Secretary Hazel Blears and Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, in London, on Tuesday 9 November 2008.
Chairwoman - Louise...
The Minister for the Third Sector today challenged the third sector to show the way in transforming public services. A series of documents published today details the Government's commitment to working in partnership...
The Minister for the Third Sector today challenged the third sector to show the way in transforming public services. A series of documents published today details the Government's commitment to working in partnership...
Four more Government departments are on track to meet the challenges of the 21st century, according to the latest round of capability re-reviews.
Moving to low-carbon heat sources is crucial in the battle against climate change with nearly half of the UK's emissions coming from heating.
The twelfth edition of The environment in your pocket is published today by Defra. This is an annual publication containing material on various environmental themes including climate change, air quality, waste ...
- Improvements in access to healthcare, falling infection rates and reducing deaths from cancer & heart disease -
- Improvements in access to healthcare, falling infection rates and reducing deaths from cancer & heart disease -
The number of teenagers admitted to hospital for knife or sharp instrument wounding in the nine Tackling Knives Action Programme police force areas in England fell by 27 per cent according to new figures published...
Results on attendance and absence administrative data for local authority maintained primary, secondary and special schools and grant-maintained mainstream schools.
Good Places, Better Health is about responding to the challenges we face in creating safe and positive environments which nurture better and more equal health and wellbeing.
The Equally Well Implementation Plan which sets out how the Scottish Government and community planning partnerships will turn the recommendations of Equally Well into real outcomes in the medium and long term.
Guardianship and Intervention Orders under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 - making an application - a guide for carers
Fun and exciting opportunities to play are at the heart of a happy, healthy and enjoyable childhood. Better outdoor play opportunities are good for children, good for families and good for communities.
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The Government are today announcing the local authority allocations for the Disabled Facilities Grant programme, making available £157 million for the Disabled Facilities Grant programme in England for 2009...
I have today appointed David Davies OBE as the independent Chairman to carry out a review of the listed events regime and to make recommendations to me about the future and content of the UK's list. The Chairman...
In July of this year, I published a discussion paper entitled "Ensuring UK Food Security in a Changing World". I wanted to start a debate on the long-term challenges to our food security such as climate change...
I represented the UK at Education Council, on behalf of DIUS and DCSF.
Summary
The council adopted resolutions on multilingualism and on lifelong guidance. The Council also agreed conclusions on co...
The meeting was chaired by the French Minister for Education, Xavier Darcos. Win Harris, director of the DCSF/DIUS/DWP Joint International Unit represented the UK. The meeting focused on co-operation in vocational...
The PYO pledge was one of the Government's key manifesto commitments in 1997. Not only has it succeeded in demonstrating to persistent young offenders that their behaviour has consequences and those consequences...
The Government's response to the report by Baroness Corston of "A Review of Women with Particular Vulnerabilities in the Criminal Justice System" (Cm 7261) was published on 6 December 2007. This was followed ...
The Government have received and welcomed the first annual report of Lord Carlile of Berriew on the operation of arrangements for handling national security matters in Northern Ireland.
The report finds...
The effect of section 47 of, and Schedule 3 to, the Local Transport Act 2008 is to empower the Secretary of State to make regulations establishing a new regime for the impounding of certain public service vehicles...
Plans to help athletes, officials, and media move efficiently during the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, whilst minimising impact on the normal running of London, has taken a major step forward today as Transport...
Plans to help athletes, officials, and media move efficiently during the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, whilst minimising impact on the normal running of London, has taken a major step forward today as Transport...
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by the City Council to increase the intake of Richard Lee Primary School, Coventry from 60 to 90 from September 2009. The adjudicator, ...
A number of men have been arrested in Thailand on suspicion of committing sexual offences against children following a joint operation between the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre and the Royal...
UK Regional Trade in Goods estimates are released today, for the third quarter of 2008.
The Lord Chancellor, Jack Straw, has appointed two new members and re-appointed one further member to the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (AJTC) with the agreement of the Scottish and Welsh Ministers...
The Government will run a new scheme to compensate trawlermen that lost their livelihoods following the `Cod Wars' of the 1970s.
Whether it's the latest must-have gadget for the kids or a new gizmo for the kitchen, Christmas will see a huge surge in the number of small electrical goods bought for the home. But while we tend to not to ...
The Government and the Business and Enterprise Select Committee will work together to examine what additional services the Post Office can offer customers to help secure its long term future.
The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS), the first wholly new Department for nearly 20 years, made a strong start in its first 18 months, according to a Cabinet Office Capability Review published...
A Memorandum of Understanding between the UK and Indonesia was signed today by Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband, and Indonesian Environment Minister Rachmat Witoelar, at the United Nations Climate...
Solent Coastguard Rescue Helicopter arrived on scene above a sinking fishing boat just in time to winch the occupant out of the water after the vessel sank. The skipper, a 29 year old man from the Isle of Wight...
Issued on behalf of the Buncefield Major Incident Investigation Board
We're supporting the Northern Foods Rural Action Award to recognise and reward companies that are addressing issues faced by rural communities and helping to create and maintain a vibrant, sustainable...
A small rise
A small rise
The Prime Minister has re-appointed Bonnie Greer and Francis Finlay as Trustees of the British Museum.
Biographical DetailsBonnie Greer is an Anglo-American playwright and author with many years experience...
The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Knighthood be conferred upon His Honour Judge Nicholas Archibald Hamblen Q.C on his appointment as Justice of the High Court.
Notes for Editors
The Queen has been pleased to approve that Sir Richard (John Pearson) Aikens be sworn of Her Majesty s most honourable Privy Council on his appointment as a Lord Justice of Appeal.
Notes for EditorsRichard...
The PM has given the keynote speech at an Equality and Human Rights Commission event in London today on the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The PM described the principles...
The PM has given the keynote speech at an Equality and Human Rights Commission event in London today on the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The PM described the principles...
Briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesman on: Business Summit and assisted suicide
Business SummitAsked about the summit that Lord Mandelson was hosting, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) said that...