Embargoed until  23:00  24.09.2009 Britain's charity and voluntary organisations are the "best in the world", says Angela Smith, Minister for the Third Sector, speaking at the Third Sector Excellence Awards ...
Two divers who went missing near Fishguard this afternoon have just been found after a major air land and sea search which lasted nearly three hours.
Two divers who went missing near Fishguard this afternoon have just been found after a major air land and sea search which lasted nearly three hours.
Improvements to the A26 near Beddingham in East Sussex are to be carried out from next week, lasting until November.
Hse prosecutes water filtration company after worker is severely injured
Improvements to the A26 near Beddingham in East Sussex are to be carried out from next week, lasting until November.
You can now use the internet to report to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) any individuals or businesses that you believe may be evading their tax at www.hmrc.gov.uk/tax-evasion.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging companies to ensure that any equipment they use is fit for purpose and that safe and effective working systems are put into place, to protect employees.
RAF Chinook helicopters operating in Afghanistan will receive a £408m upgrade to deliver more powerful engines and more advanced, digitised cockpits - the MOD announced today.
The Prime Minister has today announced that he has appointed Baroness Shriti Vadera as adviser to next chair of G20, the Republic of Korea, following a request from President Lee.
Coventry-based athlete and businessman David Moorcroft has urged West Midlands firms to make the most of business opportunities from international sporting events.
Britain is a nation of water wasters, according to a new Defra campaign launched today. The average household uses over 100,000 litres of water a year – that’s the equivalent of 317 pints or 150 litres per person...
Improvements to the A26 near Beddingham in
East Sussex are to be carried out from next week, lasting until November.
As the country returns to work after the summer holidays, the Highways Agency is reminding drivers across Kent and Sussex to take extra care when driving through roadworks, both for their own safety and that ...
The East of England, as with other parts of Britain is a region of water wasters, according to a new Defra campaign launched today. The average household uses over 100,000 litres of water a year – that’s the ...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is issuing a stark reminder to employers that a risk assessment with no follow up action does not stop serious injuries in the workplace. The call comes after the sentencing...
Britain is a nation of water wasters, according to a new Defra campaign launched today. The average household uses over 100,000 litres of water a year – that’s the equivalent of 317 pints or 150 litres per person...
The Prime Minister has today announced that he has appointed Baroness Shriti Vadera as adviser to next chair of G20, the Republic of Korea, following a request from President Lee.
Schools in the South West at the forefront of action to educate parents and promote E-Safety to children
ShelterBox will be the Met Office’s charity partner for the next three years. The charity rapidly delivers ‘aid in a box’ to families affected by disasters across the world.
Employers will be having their say on some of the key elements of the Government’s auto-enrolment reforms as the consultation on the second batch of regulations was launched today. Employers to have their say...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging companies to ensure that their equipment is fit for purpose and that safe and effective working systems are put into place, to protect employees.
Digital piracy poses a threat to Britain’s creative industries and to their ability to nurture new talent, Lord Mandelson and Ben Bradshaw said today.
New figures showing the continued success of the Government’s film tax relief were released today. In 2008/09 over £100m of support has been provided for the production of over 170 UK films.
SE272-09 As the country returns to work after the summer holidays, the Highways Agency is reminding drivers across Kent and Sussex to take extra care when driving through roadworks, both for their own safety...
Britain is a nation of water wasters, according to a new Defra campaign launched today. The average household uses over 100,000 litres of water a year – that’s the equivalent of 317 pints or 150 litres per person...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is making changes to the First Aid at Work (FAW) training regime to make it more flexible – saving businesses time and money without compromising health and safety.
Britain is a nation of water wasters, according to a new Defra campaign launched today. The average household uses over 100,000 litres of water a year – that’s the equivalent of 317 pints or 150 litres per person...
Britain is a nation of water wasters, according to a new Defra campaign launched today. The average household uses over 100,000 litres of water a year – that’s the equivalent of 317 pints or 150 litres per person...
RAF Chinook helicopters operating in Afghanistan will receive a £408m upgrade to deliver more powerful engines and more advanced, digitised cockpits - the MOD announced today.
Britain is a nation of water wasters, according to a new Defra campaign launched today. The average household uses over 100,000 litres of water a year – that’s the equivalent of 317 pints or 150 litres per person...
HM Treasury has signed a contract with Fujitsu to provide information and communication technology services. The services will be delivered as part of the Cabinet Office Public Sector Flex shared service framework...
ShelterBox will be the Met Office’s charity partner for the next three years. The charity rapidly delivers ‘aid in a box’ to families affected by disasters across the world.
Employers will be having their say on some of the key elements of the Government’s auto-enrolment reforms as the consultation on the second batch of regulations was launched today. Employers to have their say...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is making changes to the First Aid at Work (FAW) training regime to make it more flexible – saving businesses time and money without compromising health and safety.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is making changes to the First Aid at Work (FAW) training regime to make it more flexible – saving businesses time and money without compromising health and safety.
A scheme to resurface two miles of the southbound A38 in Derby is due to start on Friday 9 October and continue overnight for two weeks.
SE272-09 As the country returns to work after the summer holidays, the Highways Agency is reminding drivers across Kent and Sussex to take extra care when driving through roadworks, both for their own safety...
Britain is a nation of water wasters, according to a new Defra campaign launched today. The average household uses over 100,000 litres of water a year - that's the equivalent of 317 pints or 150 litres per person...
Hse increases flexibility of first aid at work training regime
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is making changes to the First Aid at Work (FAW) training regime to make it more flexible – saving businesses time and money without compromising health and safety.
Digital piracy poses a threat to Britain’s creative industries and to their ability to nurture new talent, Lord Mandelson and Ben Bradshaw said today.
New figures showing the continued success of the Government’s film tax relief were released today. In 2008/09 over £100m of support has been provided for the production of over 170 UK films.
A Public Inquiry to consider objections to the Highways Agency’s proposed A453 Widening Scheme (M1 Junction 24 to A52 Nottingham) opens on Tuesday, 10 November 2009.
Britain is a nation of water wasters, according to a new Defra campaign launched today. The average household uses over 100,000 litres of water a year - that's the equivalent of 317 pints or 150 litres per person...
DWP035/09 The next phase of the Government’s pensions reform policy will see the key position of Chair of the trustee corporation, the body that will run the personal accounts scheme, advertised.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging companies to ensure that their equipment is fit for purpose and that safe and effective working systems are put into place, to protect employees.
The Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP, has appointed Simon Neill Verity Gledhill to be a Salaried Judge of the First-tier Tribunal of the Health, Education and Social Care Chamber, to exercise...
Graduates thinking about starting their own business will get a flying start as successful entrepreneurs offer advice to help them make it happen, Minister for Higher Education, David Lammy announced today.
Britain is a nation of water wasters, according to a new Defra campaign launched today. The average household uses over 100,000 litres of water a year – that’s the equivalent of 317 pints or 150 litres per person...
Two out of a group of phoenix companies are wound-up in the public interest.
GUMAMM for month ending July 2009.
Energy Statistics
Measures to protect and improve our soil to meet rising demand for food and to combat climate change have been unveiled by Environment Secretary Hilary Benn.
The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics:
Details of plans to include an underpass as part of the Fiveways to Thetford improvement scheme are published for comment today (Thursday 24 September).
A faster, leaner and greener HMS Ark Royal takes to the seas again tomorrow (Friday) for the first time since February.
The Department for Transport today published a new Official Statistics Opinions Survey on public experiences of and attitudes towards rail travel. A similar study was last carried out by the Office for National...
Environment Secretary Hilary Benn today kicked off the Big Tidy Up event involving children from the Seymour Park Community Primary School in Seymour Park, Trafford as part of his regional visit to the North ...
The next phase of the Government’s pensions reform policy will see the key position of Chair of the trustee corporation, the body that will run the personal accounts scheme, advertised.
The Department for Business has launched a public competition to identify suitable organisations to undertake and scrutinise statutory ballots and elections under trade union law.
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You can now use the internet to report to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) any individuals or businesses that you believe may be evading their tax at www.hmrc.gov.uk/tax-evasion.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging companies to ensure that their equipment is fit for purpose and that safe and effective working systems are put into place, to protect employees.
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Skilled migrants renewing their visas to stay in the UK will be issued with an ID card from the New Year the Home Secretary Alan Johnson announced today, three months ahead of schedule.
Too often vehicles are directed through communities unnecessarily, often...
Since we are in a union with a number of European countries it seems to me...
I am the mother of four boys and need a car with more than five seats to get...
We wish for the government to extend the provisions of the the Christmas Day...
Petition against the sale of pets that have not been properly weaned from...
The level of taxation on the above mentioned products is to high and is a...
since may 1997 we the british public have been subject to a barrage of bad...
We, the citizens and students of Glasgow would like to add our voices to...
cease the treatment of drug users by supplying them with heroin at nil cost...
Multi-occupancy dwellings and halls of residence are mostly situated close...
Under the current council tax system anyone who is working but wishing to...
The tar sands are killing our planet and quite possibly our people too....
In the modern society, benefits have enabled perfectly healthy people who...
Banwell library has been used for many years by the local residents of the...
The government takeover of National East Coast Express franchise is likely...
This plan is being tested in certain parts of the country. It is certain to...
We wish to see and end to same sex marriage and return marriage to its...
I believe that women should be allowed to carry pepper spray in order to...
New start up businesses, especially small concerns, need help in order to...
To celebrate the new legal year we would like the Government to take action...
A vocal minority of anti-choice campaigners argue that assisted dying...
By making all UK clothing sizes the same, it would help the general consumer...
The WHO has recently ruled that boxes of Co-Codomal tablets be restriced to...
The Wicken Fen Vision is a far-sighted plan to create a new nature reserve...
if you can have a greener car you pay lower road tax, so if you share a car...
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to not introduce sex and...
The British Medical Association s (BMA) recent Under the Influence Report...
14 to 19 year olds need to have greater access to information regarding the...
This petition is to stop the horrible sales of Goldfish Bowls that are...
HOUNSLOW Council is planning to bulldoze the historic Feltham People's...
by closing tax loopholes that allow the wealthy and large corporations to...
With the UK having record levels of debt and that debt being passed on to...
I feel that as a British Citizen I have no control over the state of our...
in 1989 , in spite of the building societies commission warning of the risks...
We do not wish to be citizens of a European superstate and recognise solely...
Today, the Prime Minister said (inter alia) that he would ease the pressure...
The minimum wage of 16 to 17 year olds is 3.53 per hour, whereas the...
The UK must accept some migrants from the illegal migrant camp known as the...
A group has been created on Facebook, as has a Fan page with this title....
As part of the cuts proposed by Warwickshire Fire and Rescue in Sept 09 7...
Everyone is sick of the nanny state. Except it seems, the men and women who...
Many children find main stream high schools hard. I was one of them. I found...
we appeal for the law /regulations to be made to ensure that when the...
We all have the right to be cared for in and out of hospital so why should...
Medical universities in the UK, and of course in the entire world are very...
Allow commercial art galleries to offer up to 2000 when consumers trade in...
Statistics say that women are better drivers as they are more careful and...
1. British Naval War graves, which are outside of British Territorial waters...
I understand that there are approx 100 million nat.ins.numbers in...
This petition has been set up to gain support for a change in the justice...
Marks and Spencer’s Pantheon Store in London’s Oxford Street, was today granted Grade II listed status by Culture Minister Barbara Follett, following advice from English Heritage.Â
As autumn approaches, the Highways Agency and partners in The Deer Initiative are asking drivers to watch out for deer as part of a new campaign, DeerAware. Every year, people are killed or injured in road collisions...
Today’s businesses are facing tough times and the most successful know what help is available and make use of it.  That help is at hand for businesses in London next month when HM Revenue & Customs brings...
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Visitors to this year's Baby Show at Earls Court, London will be able to find out about the new £190 Health in Pregnancy Grant (HiPG), the Child Trust Fund (CTF), Child Benefit and Tax...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today warned tower crane suppliers to make sure staff are adequately trained when carrying out high risk operations.
E: 082:09      The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is making changes to the First Aid at Work (FAW) training regime to make it more flexible – saving businesses time and money without compromising health ...
We've extended the deadline for you to share your views on the Government's green paper 'Shaping the future of care together' to Friday 9 October.
Your contribution to the call for evidence...
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This briefing sets out some of the key rural issues for Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA).
As the country returns to work after the summer holidays, the Highways Agency is reminding drivers across central southern England to take extra care when driving through roadworks, both for their own safety ...
E: 082:09      The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is making changes to the First Aid at Work (FAW) training regime to make it more flexible – saving businesses time and money without compromising health ...
The Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP, has appointed Simon Neill Verity Gledhill to be a Salaried Judge of the First-tier Tribunal of the Health, Education and Social Care Chamber, to exercise...
Graduates thinking about starting their own business will get a flying start as successful entrepreneurs offer advice to help them make it happen, Minister for Higher Education, David Lammy announced today.
Britain is a nation of water wasters, according to a new Defra campaign launched today. The average household uses over 100,000 litres of water a year – that’s the equivalent of 317 pints or 150 litres per person...