Competition to establish a new primary school as part of the amalgamation of chillerton and rookley, godshill and wroxall primary schools, isle of wright
Housing and Planning Minister John Healey today confirmed further reforms to the planning system, removing around 10,000 full applications to cut costs and red tape for businesses, saving up to £43 ...
Competition to establish a new primary school as part of the amalgamation of chillerton and rookley, godshill and wroxall primary schools, isle of wright
Eight-year disqualification meted out to Stephen Connelly
The Central Office of Information (COI) is reviewing its framework (roster) of Press Production suppliers.
Housing Minister John Healey has today announced he will be extending a Government campaign across the country with a special local push in 86 repossession “hotspot areas”, and an extra £2.5million...
SE064-10 To ensure that the M2 Medway Bridge is effectively maintained, the Highways Agency will be inspecting the bridge near junctions 1 to 3 on the M2 in Rochester, Kent from Monday 15 March until the end ...
SE062-10 Advance work to improve safety and tackle congestion on the M4 in Berkshire started this month.
Work has started on Wood Lane Bridge, which goes over the M4 between junctions 6 and 7 near Slough, to refurbish and strengthen the piers that support the bridge from beneath.
To ensure that the M2 Medway Bridge is effectively maintained, the Highways Agency will be inspecting the bridge near junctions 1 to 3 on the M2 in Rochester, Kent from Monday 15 March until the end of May.
This news release was issued by the Department for Transport A major scheme to widen the A23 in West Sussex - improving journey time reliability and safety - have taken an important step forward, Transport Minister...
Adjudicator publishes a decision on the statutory proposals to discontinue manor foundation business enterprise and sports college and menzies high school science college and open a national challenge trust school...
Applications for inclusion on the new, shorter UK Tentative List can be submitted from today. In January, the Culture Minister, Margaret Hodge, announced that as a result of the public consultation on the future...
SE063-10 Work has started on Wood Lane Bridge, which goes over the M4 between junctions 6 and 7 near Slough, to refurbish and strengthen the piers that support the bridge from beneath.
The Government today set out the expected charges for NEST (National Employment Savings Trust), which will give millions of people the opportunity to save to meet their aspirations for their retirement.
Eight people believed to be part of a criminal network which attempted to import more than 20 tonnes of Class A and B drugs to the UK over the past 18 months have been arrested by SOCA in operations across England...
The Highways Agency will be carrying out work overnight this Saturday to install new overhead gantries, signs and signals as part of the expansion of the Managed Motorway scheme on the M6.
Housing Minister John Healey has today announced he will be extending a Government campaign across the country with a special local push in 86 repossession “hotspot areas”, and an extra £2.5million ...
SE062-10 Advance work to improve safety and tackle congestion on the M4 in Berkshire started this month.
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on the Statutory Proposals to discontinue Manor Foundation Business Enterprise and Sports College and Menzies High School Science College and Open...
Applications for inclusion on the new, shorter UK Tentative List can be submitted from today.
Work has started on Wood Lane Bridge, which goes over the M4 between junctions 6 and 7 near Slough, to refurbish and strengthen the piers that support the bridge from beneath.
To ensure that the M2 Medway Bridge is effectively maintained, the Highways Agency will be inspecting the bridge near junctions 1 to 3 on the M2 in Rochester, Kent from Monday 15 March until the end of May.
A Newquay-based company has been fined £3,000 for putting builders at risk on one of its hotel construction sites in the town.
A Johnstone man, who fraudulently claimed £18k in tax credits by claiming for four fictitious children and alleging one of them was disabled, has been jailed today for fifteen months.
Housing Minister John Healey has today announced he will be extending a Government campaign across the country with a special local push in 86 repossession “hotspot areas”, and an extra £2.5million ...
This news release was issued by the Department for Transport A major scheme to widen the A23 in West Sussex - improving journey time reliability and safety - have taken an important step forward, Transport Minister...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today issued a reminder on the dangers of exposure to lead paint in the workplace. It follows the prosecution of a Perthshire company after two workers were admitted to ...
Motorists in Glasgow were warned of the ultimate penalty of vehicle tax evasion yesterday - a crushed car - at Braehead Shopping Centre on Kings Inch Road.
Businesses in the North West are being offered a free trial of tailored advice about employment and health and safety law, under a pilot scheme backed by Government.
Councils should have the power to claw back taxpayers’ money paid out to cut ties with their town hall chief if they later get re-hired to another local government job.
Southend is to host one of the tackling anti-social behaviour events being run across England to help equip people with the confidence and know-how to join together with their neighbours, police and council staff...
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Presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy to moderate debate
The UK launch of the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion will take place today in Bristol. Under the banner ‘Stop ...
Seven new cafes to help people living with dementia in Hertfordshire are to open later this Spring.
Housing Minister John Healey has today extended a Government campaign across the country with a special local push in 86 repossession "hotspot areas", and an extra £2.5million funding to ensure struggling...
The Competition Commission (CC) has formally cleared the acquisition by Sports Direct International plc (Sports Direct) of 31 stores from JJB Sports plc (JJB).
NE/104/10 Gearing up for the "Italian job" - our man in Rome speeds in to help
NHS and local government leaders are being called on to refresh their thinking on the role and value of volunteering by Care Services Minister Phil Hope, as he publishes a new Strategic Vision today.
DWP/046/10 The Government today set out the expected charges for NEST (National Employment Savings Trust), which will give millions of people the opportunity to save to meet their aspirations for their retirement...
Asked for the Prime Minister's views on the proposed BA strike, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that the Prime Minister had been speaking about this on Woman's Hour this morning, where...
A transcript of a press conference given by the Prime Minister and President Sarkozy of France in London on 12 March 2010.
Read the transcriptPrime Minister
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Gordon Brown spent time on Mothers’ Day answering questions from users of Netmums in a live webchat in Number 10.
The PM covered a range of topics including tax credits, childcare, housing and community...
The Prime Minister has approved the re-appointment as Assistant Surveillance Commissioners for a term of three years of His Honour Lord Colville of Culross and His Honour Dr Colin Kolbert with effect from 1 May...
Briefing by the Prime Minister s spokesman on: BA strike
BA StrikeAsked for the Prime Minister s views on the proposed BA strike, the Prime Minister s Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that the...
The Prime Minister has called the terms of the Burmese election laws “restrictive and unfair” and called for an urgent meeting at the UN in New York to discuss these developments.
The...
Prime Minister Gordon Brown today announced new rights for Britain's 30 million credit card users that will save consumers millions of pounds and give people more control over their finances.
Two West Midlands sisters are keeping it in the family by both being honoured by Ofsted in a celebratory event recognising outstanding schools in England.
Armed Forces veterans looking to start their own business or become self-employed will be given more support under a new £5 million Government scheme, it was announced today.
Sir Liam Donaldson, the Chief Medical Officer, today published his 2009 Annual Report, in which he states that the harm caused by inactivity has been ignored for too long and it is now time for action. Up to ...
Work to replace 4.3 miles of steel central reservation barrier with a safer concrete barrier between junction 18 (Bath) and 19 (M32 Bristol) of the M4 has been completed a week ahead of schedule and half a million...
Victims of sexual violence will soon benefit from £860,000 to increase access to Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs), Home Office Minister Alan Campbell announced today.
An extra £50 million is being given to councils to help them make big strides toward economic recovery in their local area, announced Communities Secretary John Denham today.
Harnessing the full potential of marine energy could provide enough power for up to 15million homes and save up to 70million tonnes of C02 by 2050 according to the Government’s Marine Energy Action Plan, released...
Councils across Yorkshire & the Humber are to get a £4m plus share of an extra £50 million pot to help them make big strides toward economic recovery in their local area, announced Communities...
An extra £6 million is being given to North West councils to help them make big strides toward economic recovery in their local area, Communities Secretary John Denham announced today.
64/10 Ministers today issued a new code for the welfare of birds produced as quarry for shooting enthusiasts.
A new advice leaflet for market traders offers stall owners free business ‘health checks’, Markets Minister Rosie Winterton announced today.
A new advice leaflet for market traders offers stall owners free business ‘health checks’ to help them beat economic challenges and increased competition, Markets Minister Rosie Winterton announced today.
With their saws and power drills at the ready, a group of sassy Salford girls are learning how to stay independent with the help of a former teen mum.
A new advice leaflet for market traders offers stall owners free business ‘health checks’, Markets Minister Rosie Winterton announced today.
Bosses across Yorkshire and the Humber are being encouraged to get their employees more involved in health and safety in a bid to reduce injury and ill health.
Wigan teens donned bright helmets and grabbed their hoses for a real life lesson on the dangers of fire.
Issued by the News Distribution Service on behalf of The Independent Review of Higher Education Funding and Student Finance
Years of unfairness over pay for thousands of women workers is being put right with continuing Government support, Local Government Minister Barbara Follett announced today.
65/10 New evidence has been provided to help road and rail operators decide on the best way to deal with the impact of noise in the 23 largest urban areas, and near to major roads and railways across the country...
Earlier this morning Lincolnshire Police reported to Yarmouth Coastguard what appeared to be an artillery shell on the beach at Sutton on Sea.
Leaders of the highest performing and most quickly improving colleges in England are celebrating the institutions’ achievements in Downing Street today.
From next Monday, the Highways Agency will begin work to install protective screens on the Woodway Lane footbridge which crosses the M6 between Junction 2 (Coventry) and Junction 3 (Bedworth). This follows repeated...
An extra £50 million is being given to councils to help them make big strides toward economic recovery in their local area, announced Communities Secretary John Denham today.
More than a quarter of the construction sites visited in Greater Manchester last week failed safety inspections.
The Welsh Assembly Government is supporting a campaign by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to reduce slips, trips and falls in the workplace, and has held up a flagship road scheme in Pembrokeshire as an...
Local government minister Barbara Follett thanked 40 local heroes at an awards ceremony in London, where she praised them for their hard work and commitment to helping their neighbours during the recent heavy...
A London-based producer specialising in animated children’s TV programmes has secured £1.4 million in overseas financial backing with help from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI).
The Highways Agency will be carrying out work to install new traffic lights at the junction of the A628 and A57 in Hollingworth Village near Glossop. Work will start on Monday 22 March and will be completed on...
More students will be able to take up careers in town planning and help bridge the skills gap after Planning Minister John Healey confirmed an additional £1.8m to fund student bursaries for post graduate...
The Highways Agency will be carrying out work to install new traffic lights at the junction of the A628 and A57 in Hollingworth Village near Glossop. Work will start on Monday, 22 March and will be completed ...
The iPhone generation are being offered fingertip support to help them quit smoking, thanks to an innovative new app from the Department of Health.
The Council of Food Policy Advisors has published its second report to the Government, recommending that efforts to promote healthy diets and environmentally sustainable food production should focus on the power...
Four areas across Wales have been awarded a total of £100,000 to help victims of antisocial behaviour and crack down on persistent offenders, Home Office Minister David Hanson announced today.
Four areas across Wales have been awarded a total of £100,000 to help victims of antisocial behaviour and crack down on persistent offenders, Home Office Minister David Hanson announced today.
Four areas across Wales have been awarded a total of £100,000 to help victims of antisocial behaviour and crack down on persistent offenders, Home Office Minister David Hanson announced today.
Four areas across Wales have been awarded a total of £100,000 to help victims of antisocial behaviour and crack down on persistent offenders, Home Office Minister David Hanson announced today.
My honourable friend the Solicitor General (Vera Baird QC) has made the following Statement.
Following discussion with my honourable friend Alan Campbell MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Crime...
My right honourable friend the Prime Minister has made the following Statement.
In accordance with Section 63 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, I have agreed to reappoint as Assistant ...
Over the past 12 years, our education system has been rebuilt on foundations of inspirational teaching, great school leadership and sustained record investment.
We have now almost 3,500 Sure Start children...
On 12 September 2007 my predecessor announced (Official Report, columns 122-124WS) a programme of moves that would see three major military formations currently based in Germany relocated to existing defence ...
My noble Friend the Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change today made the following statement:
The issue has been raised of whether, if an election should fall before the due Parliamentary process...
I have published today Francis Plowden's independent review of court fees in care and supervision proceedings. In May 2009, in response to a recommendation made by Lord Laming in "The Protection of Children in...
The following list of key performance indicators has been set for Her Majesty's Courts Service for 2010 to 2011:
1. To commence at least 78 per cent. of cases within the following time scales in the Crown...
In accordance with Section 63 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, I have agreed to re-appoint as Assistant Surveillance Commissioners his honour Lord Colville of Culross QC and his honour Dr. ...
Following discussion with the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department, my hon. Friend the Member for Tynemouth (Mr. Campbell) the Minister with responsibility for crime reduction, I am pleased to make...
Today I am publishing the Government's consultation document (Green Paper) on social fund reform. This consultation sets out the package of reforms designed to create a scheme which:
is simpler for customers...
A40 Highnam Woods Slope Stabilisation
Work to replace 4.3 miles of steel central reservation barrier with a safer concrete barrier between junction 18 (Bath) and 19 (M32 Bristol) of the M4 has been completed a week ahead of schedule and half a million...
The Highways Agency will be carrying out work overnight later this week to install new overhead gantries, signs and signals as part of the expansion of the Managed Motorway scheme on the M6.
Two West Midlands sisters are keeping it in the family by both being honoured by Ofsted in a celebratory event recognising outstanding schools in England.
A new advice leaflet for market traders offers stall owners free business ‘health checks’, Markets Minister Rosie Winterton announced today.
From next Monday, the Highways Agency will begin work to install protective screens on the Woodway Lane footbridge which crosses the M6 between Junction 2 (Coventry) and Junction 3 (Bedworth). This follows repeated...
Earlier this morning Lincolnshire Police reported to Yarmouth Coastguard what appeared to be an artillery shell on the beach at Sutton on Sea.
An extra £50 million is being given to councils to help them make big strides toward economic recovery in their local area, announced Communities Secretary John Denham today.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown today announced new rights for Britain's 30 million credit card users that will save consumers millions of pounds and give people more control over their finances.
Two West Midlands sisters are keeping it in the family by both being honoured by Ofsted in a celebratory event recognising outstanding schools in England.
Armed Forces veterans looking to start their own business or become self-employed will be given more support under a new £5 million Government scheme, it was announced today.
Sir Liam Donaldson, the Chief Medical Officer, today published his 2009 Annual Report, in which he states that the harm caused by inactivity has been ignored for too long and it is now time for action. Up to ...
Work to replace 4.3 miles of steel central reservation barrier with a safer concrete barrier between junction 18 (Bath) and 19 (M32 Bristol) of the M4 has been completed a week ahead of schedule and half a million...
Victims of sexual violence will soon benefit from £860,000 to increase access to Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs), Home Office Minister Alan Campbell announced today.
An extra £50 million is being given to councils to help them make big strides toward economic recovery in their local area, announced Communities Secretary John Denham today.
Harnessing the full potential of marine energy could provide enough power for up to 15million homes and save up to 70million tonnes of C02 by 2050 according to the Government’s Marine Energy Action Plan, released...
Councils across Yorkshire & the Humber are to get a £4m plus share of an extra £50 million pot to help them make big strides toward economic recovery in their local area, announced Communities...
An extra £6 million is being given to North West councils to help them make big strides toward economic recovery in their local area, Communities Secretary John Denham announced today.
64/10 Ministers today issued a new code for the welfare of birds produced as quarry for shooting enthusiasts.
A new advice leaflet for market traders offers stall owners free business ‘health checks’, Markets Minister Rosie Winterton announced today.
A new advice leaflet for market traders offers stall owners free business ‘health checks’ to help them beat economic challenges and increased competition, Markets Minister Rosie Winterton announced today.
With their saws and power drills at the ready, a group of sassy Salford girls are learning how to stay independent with the help of a former teen mum.
A new advice leaflet for market traders offers stall owners free business ‘health checks’, Markets Minister Rosie Winterton announced today.
Bosses across Yorkshire and the Humber are being encouraged to get their employees more involved in health and safety in a bid to reduce injury and ill health.
Wigan teens donned bright helmets and grabbed their hoses for a real life lesson on the dangers of fire.
Issued by the News Distribution Service on behalf of The Independent Review of Higher Education Funding and Student Finance
Years of unfairness over pay for thousands of women workers is being put right with continuing Government support, Local Government Minister Barbara Follett announced today.
65/10 New evidence has been provided to help road and rail operators decide on the best way to deal with the impact of noise in the 23 largest urban areas, and near to major roads and railways across the country...
Earlier this morning Lincolnshire Police reported to Yarmouth Coastguard what appeared to be an artillery shell on the beach at Sutton on Sea.
Leaders of the highest performing and most quickly improving colleges in England are celebrating the institutions’ achievements in Downing Street today.
From next Monday, the Highways Agency will begin work to install protective screens on the Woodway Lane footbridge which crosses the M6 between Junction 2 (Coventry) and Junction 3 (Bedworth). This follows repeated...
An extra £50 million is being given to councils to help them make big strides toward economic recovery in their local area, announced Communities Secretary John Denham today.
More than a quarter of the construction sites visited in Greater Manchester last week failed safety inspections.
The Welsh Assembly Government is supporting a campaign by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to reduce slips, trips and falls in the workplace, and has held up a flagship road scheme in Pembrokeshire as an...
Local government minister Barbara Follett thanked 40 local heroes at an awards ceremony in London, where she praised them for their hard work and commitment to helping their neighbours during the recent heavy...
A London-based producer specialising in animated children’s TV programmes has secured £1.4 million in overseas financial backing with help from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI).
The Highways Agency will be carrying out work to install new traffic lights at the junction of the A628 and A57 in Hollingworth Village near Glossop. Work will start on Monday 22 March and will be completed on...
More students will be able to take up careers in town planning and help bridge the skills gap after Planning Minister John Healey confirmed an additional £1.8m to fund student bursaries for post graduate...
The Highways Agency will be carrying out work to install new traffic lights at the junction of the A628 and A57 in Hollingworth Village near Glossop. Work will start on Monday, 22 March and will be completed ...
The iPhone generation are being offered fingertip support to help them quit smoking, thanks to an innovative new app from the Department of Health.
The Council of Food Policy Advisors has published its second report to the Government, recommending that efforts to promote healthy diets and environmentally sustainable food production should focus on the power...
Four areas across Wales have been awarded a total of £100,000 to help victims of antisocial behaviour and crack down on persistent offenders, Home Office Minister David Hanson announced today.
Four areas across Wales have been awarded a total of £100,000 to help victims of antisocial behaviour and crack down on persistent offenders, Home Office Minister David Hanson announced today.
Four areas across Wales have been awarded a total of £100,000 to help victims of antisocial behaviour and crack down on persistent offenders, Home Office Minister David Hanson announced today.
Four areas across Wales have been awarded a total of £100,000 to help victims of antisocial behaviour and crack down on persistent offenders, Home Office Minister David Hanson announced today.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown today announced new rights for Britain's 30 million credit card users that will save consumers millions of pounds and give people more control over their finances.
Two West Midlands sisters are keeping it in the family by both being honoured by Ofsted in a celebratory event recognising outstanding schools in England.
Armed Forces veterans looking to start their own business or become self-employed will be given more support under a new £5 million Government scheme, it was announced today.
Sir Liam Donaldson, the Chief Medical Officer, today published his 2009 Annual Report, in which he states that the harm caused by inactivity has been ignored for too long and it is now time for action. Up to ...
Work to replace 4.3 miles of steel central reservation barrier with a safer concrete barrier between junction 18 (Bath) and 19 (M32 Bristol) of the M4 has been completed a week ahead of schedule and half a million...
Victims of sexual violence will soon benefit from £860,000 to increase access to Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs), Home Office Minister Alan Campbell announced today.
An extra £50 million is being given to councils to help them make big strides toward economic recovery in their local area, announced Communities Secretary John Denham today.
Harnessing the full potential of marine energy could provide enough power for up to 15million homes and save up to 70million tonnes of C02 by 2050 according to the Government’s Marine Energy Action Plan, released...
Councils across Yorkshire & the Humber are to get a £4m plus share of an extra £50 million pot to help them make big strides toward economic recovery in their local area, announced Communities...
An extra £6 million is being given to North West councils to help them make big strides toward economic recovery in their local area, Communities Secretary John Denham announced today.
64/10 Ministers today issued a new code for the welfare of birds produced as quarry for shooting enthusiasts.
A new advice leaflet for market traders offers stall owners free business ‘health checks’, Markets Minister Rosie Winterton announced today.
A new advice leaflet for market traders offers stall owners free business ‘health checks’ to help them beat economic challenges and increased competition, Markets Minister Rosie Winterton announced today.
With their saws and power drills at the ready, a group of sassy Salford girls are learning how to stay independent with the help of a former teen mum.
A new advice leaflet for market traders offers stall owners free business ‘health checks’, Markets Minister Rosie Winterton announced today.
Bosses across Yorkshire and the Humber are being encouraged to get their employees more involved in health and safety in a bid to reduce injury and ill health.
Wigan teens donned bright helmets and grabbed their hoses for a real life lesson on the dangers of fire.
Issued by the News Distribution Service on behalf of The Independent Review of Higher Education Funding and Student Finance
Years of unfairness over pay for thousands of women workers is being put right with continuing Government support, Local Government Minister Barbara Follett announced today.
65/10 New evidence has been provided to help road and rail operators decide on the best way to deal with the impact of noise in the 23 largest urban areas, and near to major roads and railways across the country...
Earlier this morning Lincolnshire Police reported to Yarmouth Coastguard what appeared to be an artillery shell on the beach at Sutton on Sea.
Leaders of the highest performing and most quickly improving colleges in England are celebrating the institutions’ achievements in Downing Street today.
From next Monday, the Highways Agency will begin work to install protective screens on the Woodway Lane footbridge which crosses the M6 between Junction 2 (Coventry) and Junction 3 (Bedworth). This follows repeated...
An extra £50 million is being given to councils to help them make big strides toward economic recovery in their local area, announced Communities Secretary John Denham today.
More than a quarter of the construction sites visited in Greater Manchester last week failed safety inspections.
The Welsh Assembly Government is supporting a campaign by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to reduce slips, trips and falls in the workplace, and has held up a flagship road scheme in Pembrokeshire as an...
Local government minister Barbara Follett thanked 40 local heroes at an awards ceremony in London, where she praised them for their hard work and commitment to helping their neighbours during the recent heavy...
A London-based producer specialising in animated children’s TV programmes has secured £1.4 million in overseas financial backing with help from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI).
The Highways Agency will be carrying out work to install new traffic lights at the junction of the A628 and A57 in Hollingworth Village near Glossop. Work will start on Monday 22 March and will be completed on...
More students will be able to take up careers in town planning and help bridge the skills gap after Planning Minister John Healey confirmed an additional £1.8m to fund student bursaries for post graduate...
The Highways Agency will be carrying out work to install new traffic lights at the junction of the A628 and A57 in Hollingworth Village near Glossop. Work will start on Monday, 22 March and will be completed ...
The iPhone generation are being offered fingertip support to help them quit smoking, thanks to an innovative new app from the Department of Health.
The Council of Food Policy Advisors has published its second report to the Government, recommending that efforts to promote healthy diets and environmentally sustainable food production should focus on the power...
Four areas across Wales have been awarded a total of £100,000 to help victims of antisocial behaviour and crack down on persistent offenders, Home Office Minister David Hanson announced today.
Four areas across Wales have been awarded a total of £100,000 to help victims of antisocial behaviour and crack down on persistent offenders, Home Office Minister David Hanson announced today.
Four areas across Wales have been awarded a total of £100,000 to help victims of antisocial behaviour and crack down on persistent offenders, Home Office Minister David Hanson announced today.
Four areas across Wales have been awarded a total of £100,000 to help victims of antisocial behaviour and crack down on persistent offenders, Home Office Minister David Hanson announced today.