A combination of man-made global warming and a moderate warming of the tropical Pacific Ocean, a phenomenon known as El Nino, means it is very likely that 2010 will be a warmer year globally than 2009.
The opening work of a major resurfacing scheme on the M3 between junctions 3 and 2 near Bagshot in Surrey is underway.
Five men involved with smuggling 4.7 tonnes of cannabis resin worth around £13.5 million were jailed for a total of 37 years today. The Cheshire-based gang members, who attempted to smuggle the drugs...
Maintenance to the A259 De La Warr Road between Dorset Road and the A2036 Hastings Road junctions in Bexhill-on-Sea starts next week
The Cornish Sardine is the latest UK product to be recognised under the EU Protected Food Names Scheme for its quality and regional identity.
The Cornish Sardine is the latest UK product to be recognised under the EU Protected Food Names Scheme for its quality and regional identity.
Five men involved with smuggling 4.7 tonnes of cannabis resin worth around £13.5 million were jailed for a total of 37 years today. The Cheshire-based gang members, who attempted to smuggle the drugs...
A food production company has today been fined £20,000 following an incident where a man had his fingertip severed at a factory in Southall.
A new executive agency will be created to take the UK’s recession-busting space and satellite sector into a new space age, Science and Innovation Minister Lord Drayson said today.
The safety of employees at industrial estates across Sunderland came under the microscope as the Health and Safety Executive and Sunderland City Council launched a joint inspection on premises.
Substantial new funding to support a green economic recovery in the UK has been announced by the Chancellor in his Pre-Budget Report. This announcement cements the UK’s position as a leader in climate change ...
A combination of man-made global warming and a moderate warming of the tropical Pacific Ocean, a phenomenon known as El Nino, means it is very likely that 2010 will be a warmer year globally than 2009.
John McCready is to head the new Property Unit within the Shareholder Executive, ShEx Chief Executive Stephen Lovegrove announced today.
The Cornish Sardine is the latest UK product to be recognised under the EU Protected Food Names Scheme for its quality and regional identity.
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The safety of employees at industrial estates across Sunderland came under the microscope as the Health and Safety Executive and Sunderland City Council launched a joint inspection on premises...
Royal Navy warship HMS Iron Duke, which made a record-breaking drugs seizure in the North Atlantic in September, returns to her Portsmouth home on Monday (December 14).
·       DFID targets hotspots for spread of animal-to-human diseases
The Cornish Sardine is the latest UK product to be recognised under the EU Protected Food Names Scheme for its quality and regional identity.
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A new executive agency will be created to take the UK’s recession-busting space and satellite sector into a new space age, Science and Innovation Minister...
SE334-09 The opening work of a major resurfacing scheme on the M3 between junctions 3 and 2 near Bagshot in Surrey is underway.
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Five men involved with smuggling 4.7 tonnes of cannabis resin worth around £13.5 million were jailed for a total of 37 years today. The Cheshire-based gang members, who attempted to smuggle...
SE335-09 Maintenance to the A259 De La Warr Road between Dorset Road and the A2036 Hastings Road junctions in Bexhill-on-Sea starts next week
The opening work of a major resurfacing scheme on the M3 between junctions 3 and 2 near Bagshot in Surrey is underway.
Maintenance to the A259 De La Warr Road between Dorset Road and the A2036 Hastings Road junctions in Bexhill-on-Sea starts next week
John McCready is to head the new Property Unit within the Shareholder Executive, ShEx Chief Executive Stephen Lovegrove announced today.
The Coastguard helicopter base at Portland has carried out its 3,000th mission.
Eco-conscious pupils from Govan High School today (10 December) told International Development Minister Mike Foster how they’ve worked together on joint climate change projects with their partner school in Malawi...
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Five men involved with smuggling 4.7 tonnes of cannabis resin worth around £13.5 million were jailed for a total of 37 years today. The Cheshire-based gang members, who attempted to smuggle...
SE335-09 Maintenance to the A259 De La Warr Road between Dorset Road and the A2036 Hastings Road junctions in Bexhill-on-Sea starts next week
The change to a low carbon economy must ensure UK workers and consumers can take advantage of the opportunities it will bring, a new Government forum said today.
The Chancellor’s tax measure announced yesterday in the Pre-Budget Report already delivering major investment decisions
SE334-09 The opening work of a major resurfacing scheme on the M3 between junctions 3 and 2 near Bagshot in Surrey is underway.
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Thank you for your comment. Whilst on his visit to Cumbria, Stuart visited the three flood affected towns of Cockermouth, Workington and Keswick. Stuart came across some tremendous work being undertaken...
This consultation started on 16th October 2009 and ends on 8th January 2010.
The Government set out its objectives for mobile broadband in its Digital Britain report. An Independent Spectrum Broker was ...
This consultation started on 16th October 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has...
Consumer Minister Kevin Brennan has today outlined new funding awarded to Citizens Advice Bureaux in the Pre-Budget Report.
The Minister for Trade, Investment and Small Business today opened nominations for an awards programme honouring London-based businesses with the X-port factor.
The government today set out a new role for regional development agencies and local authorities to back growing industries and support the country’s future economic success.
On behalf of the UK Science Community, the Met Office today (Thursday) announces the response of this community to the ongoing questioning of core climate science and methods.
The Met Office has co-ordinated...
An international freight forwarding company, K-Line Logistics (UK) Ltd has been fined £15,000 following the death of a worker in Feltham.
The Treasury has today published a discussion document on possible international options to reduce the cost to taxpayers of financial sector failures.
Risk, reward and responsibility: the financial ...
A consultation proposing the removal of a number of exemptions from the Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) roadworthiness testing scheme was published today by Transport Minister, Paul Clark.
The Treasury has today published a discussion document on possible international options to reduce the cost to taxpayers of financial sector failures.
Communities Secretary John Denham and Housing Minister John Healey have welcomed the Pre-Budget Report as a fair outcome for local government – but one that sets it a clear challenge to protect frontline services...
The courts and court offices across HMCS Wales have achieved the new government Customer Service Excellence standard for delivering high levels of service to court users.
A1M Junction 63-64, County Durham Slight delays are expected overnight on the A1M between junctions 63 and 64 for resurfacing works. There will be carriageway closures on the circulatory and slip roads north ...
On behalf of the UK Science Community, the Met Office today (Thursday) announces the response of this community to the ongoing questioning of core climate science and methods.
The Met Office has co-ordinated...
International Development Minister Mike Foster praised the help given to young deaf volunteers by a pioneering Preston charity, after visiting the Kathmandu Volunteering Project yesterday.
The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics:
New report backs evidence that rise in child obesity has levelled off
NAT 89/09 UK Regional Trade in Goods estimates are released today, for the third quarter of 2009.
Passengers' needs are to be put at the heart of how airports are regulated and they are to get a new champion to represent their views, Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis confirmed today, while also unveiling ...
A Leeds-based company is closed down after a government investigation
Health Secretary Andy Burnham today set out his strategy for the NHS to put patients first and improve the quality of care as it enters an unprecedented era of reform.
Local authorities throughout England will be given tough new powers to determine routes, timetables, fares and other aspects of bus services, Transport Minister Sadiq Khan announced today. Â
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson today announced a £19 million competition to support industry-led collaborative projects which focus on strengthening UK capability and developing the UK's supply networks...
The proposed Severn Barrage would have the capacity to generate 8GW of...
There is worldwide scientific disagreement on climate change and CO2....
HA tax on plastic shopping bags in the Republic of Ireland has cut their use...
Change the Tax System, so that Pensioners with low incomes are not taxed at...
Tough times are ahead for all of us and it will assist the country if the...
Rail passengers in Staines are set to benefit from better security, easier access, better toilet and waiting facilities and more cycle parking after Transport Minister Chris Mole announced that work has begun...
The Government's objective is to build a strong economy and a fair society, where there is opportunity and security for all. Therefore, today, the Chancellor announces a package of measures that will continue...
The two overall winners in this year's Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Awards were announced by Home Office Minister Alan Campbell today.
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Our 4th Rural Reference Bulletin focuses on Market towns Rural financial inclusion, What is rural-proofing and Rural schools
Today we launched a major project to get to grips with the real depth and impact of fuel poverty in rural communities.
The project focuses on gathering a better evidence base and understanding...
Read the Press Release - Major national initiative to tackle rural fuel poverty, 9 December 2009.
Achieving fair resource allocations to support rural communities - briefing paper for the 20th meeting of the Commission for Rural Communities, 10 December 2009.
How can public resources be fairly allocated between different places? - briefing paper for the 20th meeting of the Commission for Rural Communities, 10 December 2009.
The Government’s objective is to build a strong economy and a fair society, where there is opportunity and security for all. Therefore, today, the Chancellor announces a package of measures that will continue...
A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work
SE332-09 A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work
SE333-09 A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work
A North London-based international waste management company has been fined £150,000 for health and safety breaches following a major chemical fire in Preston which closed two motorways.