The UK today won a significant agreement at December Fisheries Council to allow new fishing trials to improve scientific evidence on conservation of fish stock and reduce discards.
The new Automatic Licence Verification System (ALVS) which will reduce customs clearance times and paperwork for all companies who import flowers, plants, fruit and vegetables into England and Wales from outside...
England’s 2018 World Cup bid reached its latest milestone today as the Government signed off the guarantees required by FIFA, Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe announced.
A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work
A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work
England’s Chief Medical Officer, Sir Liam Donaldson, will step down in May 2010 after 12 years of service, the longest serving Chief Medical Officer of modern times.
A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work
A fast track Bill to restore public protections around the supply and classification of age-rated films and video games is published today.
More key decision-makers for the Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) were appointed today, Tuesday 15 December.
England’s Chief Medical Officer, Sir Liam Donaldson, will step down in May 2010 after 12 years of service, the longest serving Chief Medical Officer of modern times.
Culture Minister Margaret Hodge today announced the final list of bidders vying to become the UK’s first City of Culture in 2013. The full line-up of the judging panel that will make the final recommendation...
A 29-year-old woman from Oldham has won a coveted training post with English Heritage.
The MoD has today announced plans to re-prioritise spending to help achieve success in Afghanistan – the top military priority – and balance the books.
The Government has swiftly tackled the social impacts of the economic downturn by building on lessons from past recessions, according to a new report from the Social Exclusion Task Force.
Housing Minister John Healey today announced a further 265 stalled housing developments shortlisted for a share of up to £550 million to help get building work on over 22,400 homes back on track and...
SE340-09 A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work
SE399-09 A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work
SE338-09 A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work
A road maintenance company has been fined £65,000 after a motorist was killed on the M6 in Lancashire.
Following advice from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills Lord Mandelson, the Business, Innovation and Skills Secretary, announced today, on behalf of the UK Government and the Devolved Administrations...
Two St Helens teenagers have gained their first foot on the career ladder after successfully campaigning to create a trendy high-tech hang out for young people at their local library.
More key decision-makers for the Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) were appointed today, Tuesday 15 December.
In total 56 charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises in the South East have today been awarded £503,670 in grants between them to help provide vital services during the tough economic...
The latest video Podcast produced by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency features true life experiences from Jane Dolby from Essex, a widow who lost her husband to the sea, Tom Smith from Fife, a fisherman who...
A new review, and a call for evidence, to identify and address barriers to investment created by consents for development, other than planning permission, was announced today by Business Minister, Ian Lucas.
The latest video Podcast produced by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency features true life experiences from Jane Dolby from Essex, a widow who lost her husband to the sea, Tom Smith from Fife, a fisherman who...
High-level Principles on scientific advice to Government to ensure effective engagement between the Government and those who provide independent science and engineering advice, were published today by the Department...
The latest video Podcast produced by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency features true life experiences from Jane Dolby from Essex, a widow who lost her husband to the sea, Tom Smith from Fife, a fisherman who...
Teenagers from Wirral extended the hand of friendship across generations by singing Christmas carols and putting up festive decorations at an old people’s home in Liscard. They also handed out homemade Christmas...
171/09 England’s 2018 World Cup bid reached its latest milestone today as the Government signed off the guarantees required by FIFA, Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe announced.
The National Identity Card will be available to residents across the North West including those who live and work in Cheshire, Merseyside, Lancashire and Cumbria from January next year, it was announced today...
In total 22 charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises in the East of England have today been awarded £198,996 in grants between them to help provide vital services during the tough economic...
Public consultation launched into specialist training for door supervisors
In total 39 charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises in the North West have today been awarded £368, 201 in grants between them to help provide vital services during the tough economic...
A campaign urging farmers to ‘Make the promise. Come home safe’ in a bid to reduce the high rate of death and injury in the agricultural sector has won a prestigious marketing award.
The race for a bigger global presence is on for a West Sussex firm celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
Lanarkshire-based 1st Class Limos has been refused a Public Service Vehicle operator licence by Scotland’s Traffic Commissioner Joan Aitken.
Today further government funding becomes available for business and community organisations, such as schools and hospitals, to help towards the cost of buying and installing biomass-fuelled heating and combined...
Today further government funding becomes available for business and community organisations, such as schools and hospitals, to help towards the cost of buying and installing biomass-fuelled heating and combined...
“Enterprises owned by staff or communities should deliver more public services“, Tessa Jowell, Minister for the Cabinet Office will say today.
In total 105 charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises in London have today been awarded £963,977.50 in grants between them to help provide vital services during the tough economic times...
In total 56 charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises in the South East have today been awarded £503,670 in grants between them to help provide vital services during the tough economic...
Over 400 hundred charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises have today been awarded over £3.6million in grants between them to help provide vital services during the tough economic times...
In total 52 charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises in Yorkshire and Humber have today been awarded £469,945 in grants between them to help provide vital services during the tough ...
In total 28 charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises in the East Midlands have today been awarded £253,500 in grants between them to help provide vital services during the tough economic...
In total 45 charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises in the South West have today been awarded £428,256 in grants between them to help provide vital services during the tough economic...
In total 26 charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises in the North East have today been awarded £237,201 in grants between them to help provide vital services during the tough economic...
In total 28 charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises in the West Midlands have today been awarded £240,962 in grants between them to help provide vital services during the tough economic...
Housing Minister John Healey has today extended free advice for families facing the threat of repossession, with an extra £4million to ensure this vital lifeline continues into the New Year.
Housing Minister John Healey has today extended free advice for families facing the threat of repossession, with an extra £4million to ensure this vital lifeline continues into the New Year.
Policing Minister David Hanson MP visited Suffolk today to see how police are delivering on local priorities for the people of Ipswich.
The panel responsible for overseeing the release of Hillsborough disaster documents was today established by Home Secretary Alan Johnson.
Panto season is fast approaching and young people in Sandwell are getting ready to put on a new production of Dick Whittington – but with a twist.
New online toolkit will improve quality and speed of stem cell research
293/09Â The new Automatic Licence Verification System (ALVS) which will reduce customs clearance times and paperwork for all companies who import flowers, plants, fruit and vegetables into England and Wales from...
The NHS is on track to virtually eliminate mixed-sex accommodation from hospitals across England, announced Health Minister Ann Keen today.
Hucknall Town Centre is to benefit from a £12m package of infrastructure improvements, Transport Minister Sadiq Khan announced today.
Within the next five years passengers on public transport in England's major urban areas will be able to travel without a paper ticket, Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis announced today.
New online toolkit will improve quality and speed of stem cell research
The race for a bigger global presence is on for a West Sussex firm celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
The Ministry of Defence will give a major boost to the military helicopter fleet with 22 new Chinook helicopters, the Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth announced today.
A food processing firm in County Durham has been fined £7,500 after a 22-year-old worker had two fingers amputated by a mixer machine.
err. Not sure how you can think that Burgess hill is rural... plus there is 20k houses planned.
Thanks for this comment. Agreed, Burgess Hill is indeed a growing town. Some of its governance structures, and particularly the role of the Town Council (including its partnership working with other nearby...
The National Audit Office (NAO) has today published its annual report into the MoD’s major projects for 2008-2009.