The creation by the UN of a new scientific body on biodiversity is a major step forward in the global battle to stop the loss of animal and plant species and restore ecosystems, says Environment Secretary Caroline...
Prime Minister David Cameron has set out what businesses can do to help to build the Big Society.
Speaking at the Business in the Community Annual General Meeting and Leadership Summit, he explained how...
A letter from Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to Frank Field about the Independent Review of Poverty and Life Chances.
Read the letterDear Frank
Thank you...
In the build up to Christmas Tower Hamlets Trading Standards has teamed up with Crimestoppers as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of counterfeit goods.
A demolition firm has been fined £8,000 after a teenager was blinded in one eye while helping to demolish a mill in Tameside.
Employers will be asked to help tackle the gender pay gap by publishing equality data about their workforce on a voluntary basis, under plans announced today by Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone.
A laminate flooring firm has been sentenced after a worker at its Merseyside factory suffered severe injuries to his left hand.
Five gang members have been jailed for 15 years for stealing £17m of taxpayer’s money in a complicated ‘missing trader’ VAT fraud.
A worker suffered injuries to his face and knees when he fell two metres in a maintenance hangar at Heathrow Airport.
M1, Junction 34 (Tinsley), east of Sheffield Slight delays are expected on the M1 at Junction 34 (Tinsley) due to signal improvement works. There will be various lane closures on the northern roundabout, the ...
The preliminary figure for January to October 2010 is 0.52 ºC above the long-term average on the Met Office – Climatic Research Unit (HadCRUT3) dataset, placing it equal with the record-breaking 1998.
With exceptionally low temperatures forecast overnight, the Highways Agency is advising drivers to take extra care during the night and tomorrow morning because of the risk of ice forming on road surfaces. While...
Lord Heseltine is visiting Liverpool today to encourage local businesses and entrepreneurs to bid for cash from the Government’s flagship £1.4bn Regional Growth Fund.
Vince Cable, Secretary for Business, Innovation & Skills today announced the appointment of Julie Kenny as Chair of Yorkshire Forward (YF).
Modernising the PAYE system through real time information moved a step closer today when HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) published a consultation document “Improving the operation of Pay As You Earn: Collecting...
A Birmingham-based university has been fined, along with a security systems firm, after two workers were exposed to dangerous asbestos fibres while fitting CCTV cameras.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) confirmed today that during extreme weather farmers can use red diesel in their tractors to help grit and clear snow from public roads.
The Met Office is warning that widespread ice is likely across many parts of the UK through the weekend, resulting in dangerous conditions on roads and pavements.
Following yesterday's announcement that Qatar will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, UK Trade & Investment is encouraging West Midlands firms to look at business opportunities across the growing sports sector...
With Qatar to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, UK Trade & Investment is encouraging firms in Yorkshire & the Humber to look at business opportunities across the growing sports sector in the Gulf, tipped ...
M6 Junction 10 (Walsall)
The southbound entry slip road of the M6 at junction 10 will also be closed overnight from 9.30pm to 5.30am from Wednesday 8 December 2010 to Friday 10 December 2010 for the removal...
A company director from County Durham has been sentenced to 18 months today having pleaded guilty to two charges of fraudulent trading and theft of £170,000 of European Commission funds. After a successful...
The following works are planned by the Highways Agency in the week commencing 5 December:
With the Met Office issuing 24-hour flash warnings for Cumbria (widespread ice and heavy snow) and the rest of the North West (widespread ice) the Highways Agency in the North West has re-issued yesterday’s safety...
The following works are planned on the Highways Agency network in Devon and Cornwall next week:
Road works information for Highways Agency roads in Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and South Lancashire – 7 days beginning Monday 6 December 2010
ONGOING SCHEMES
M6 Junction 31a – The Southbound on-slip at junction 31a (North East of Preston) will be closed every night between 8pm and 6am until 22 December while work to lengthen the sliproad is completed...
Weather update:
In winter, weather can change quickly. Don’t travel in severe weather unless your journey is essential. If you must travel, be prepared for bad weather.
Before you set out, check...
NEW WORK
A47 CAMBRIDGESHIRE RESURFACING WORK
This work is weather dependent and will not take place if weather conditions continue to cause problems.
Work to improve the surface of the...
With exceptionally low temperatures forecast overnight the Highways Agency is advising drivers in the South East, London, and the East to take extra care during the night and over the weekend because of the risk...
The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills has presented a petition in the High Court to wind up UK Business Internet Directory Ltd in the public interest.
Four members of a gang who helped orchestrate a £12million VAT fraud have been handed prison sentences today; just a week after the fraud’s ringleader was jailed for ten years.
Following decisions announced at the June Budget and the release of retail and consumer prices data for September, the Government have today confirmed 2011-12 rates and thresholds for income tax, national insurance...
I would like to inform the House that the Government are today announcing they will bring together publicly owned address information for England and Wales from Ordnance Survey and local authorities to create...
As part of the spending review we announced that energy suppliers would be required to spend £250million in 2011-12 rising to £310 million by 2014-15 on assisting vulnerable consumers with their energy...
I informed the House on 26 July, Official Report, columns 65-66WS, of the Government's intention to consult on whether to proceed with work surrounding the Office of the Health Professions Adjudicator (OHPA). ...
Today the Government are publishing its equality strategy. The strategy sets out our vision for a strong, modern and fair Britain. It is built on two principles of equality-equal treatment and equal opportunity...
On Tuesday 30 November 2010 at oral parliamentary questions, my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle upon Tyne Central (Chi Onwurah) asked me to "explain why the Government did not sign the EU Directive" on human...
I will be attending the second Transport Council of the Belgian presidency which will take place in Brussels on 2 December.
The Commission and presidency will present a report on possible measures to improve...
The Government are today announcing an independent review of the support the Government provide to disabled people who want to work.
Since taking office in May 2010, the coalition Government have set out...
With exceptionally low temperatures forecast overnight, the Highways Agency is advising drivers to take extra care during the night and tomorrow morning because of the risk of ice forming on road surfaces. While...
The following works are planned by the Highways Agency in the week commencing 5 December:
The following works are planned on the Highways Agency network in Devon and Cornwall next week:
With exceptionally low temperatures forecast overnight, the Highways Agency is advising drivers to take extra care during the night and tomorrow morning because of the risk of ice forming on road surfaces. While...
Weather update:
In winter, weather can change quickly. Don’t travel in severe weather unless your journey is essential. If you must travel, be prepared for bad weather.
Before you set out, check...
Four members of a gang who helped orchestrate a £12million VAT fraud have been handed prison sentences today; just a week after the fraud’s ringleader was jailed for ten years.
With exceptionally low temperatures forecast overnight, the Highways Agency is advising drivers to take extra care during the night and tomorrow morning because of the risk of ice forming on road surfaces. While...
A Birmingham-based university has been fined, along with a security systems firm, after two workers were exposed to dangerous asbestos fibres while fitting CCTV cameras.
Following yesterday's announcement that Qatar will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, UK Trade & Investment is encouraging West Midlands firms to look at business opportunities across the growing sports sector...
M6 Junction 10 (Walsall)
The southbound entry slip road of the M6 at junction 10 will also be closed overnight from 9.30pm to 5.30am from Wednesday 8 December 2010 to Friday 10 December 2010 for the removal...
Four members of a gang who helped orchestrate a £12million VAT fraud have been handed prison sentences today; just a week after the fraud’s ringleader was jailed for ten years.
With exceptionally low temperatures forecast overnight, the Highways Agency is advising drivers to take extra care during the night and tomorrow morning because of the risk of ice forming on road surfaces. While...
NEW WORK
A47 CAMBRIDGESHIRE RESURFACING WORK
This work is weather dependent and will not take place if weather conditions continue to cause problems.
Work to improve the surface of the...
With exceptionally low temperatures forecast overnight the Highways Agency is advising drivers in the South East, London, and the East to take extra care during the night and over the weekend because of the risk...
With exceptionally low temperatures forecast overnight, the Highways Agency is advising drivers to take extra care during the night and tomorrow morning because of the risk of ice forming on road surfaces. While...
A company director from County Durham has been sentenced to 18 months today having pleaded guilty to two charges of fraudulent trading and theft of £170,000 of European Commission funds. After a successful...
In the build up to Christmas Tower Hamlets Trading Standards has teamed up with Crimestoppers as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of counterfeit goods.
A demolition firm has been fined £8,000 after a teenager was blinded in one eye while helping to demolish a mill in Tameside.
Employers will be asked to help tackle the gender pay gap by publishing equality data about their workforce on a voluntary basis, under plans announced today by Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone.
A laminate flooring firm has been sentenced after a worker at its Merseyside factory suffered severe injuries to his left hand.
Five gang members have been jailed for 15 years for stealing £17m of taxpayer’s money in a complicated ‘missing trader’ VAT fraud.
A worker suffered injuries to his face and knees when he fell two metres in a maintenance hangar at Heathrow Airport.
M1, Junction 34 (Tinsley), east of Sheffield Slight delays are expected on the M1 at Junction 34 (Tinsley) due to signal improvement works. There will be various lane closures on the northern roundabout, the ...
The preliminary figure for January to October 2010 is 0.52 ºC above the long-term average on the Met Office – Climatic Research Unit (HadCRUT3) dataset, placing it equal with the record-breaking 1998.
With exceptionally low temperatures forecast overnight, the Highways Agency is advising drivers to take extra care during the night and tomorrow morning because of the risk of ice forming on road surfaces. While...
Lord Heseltine is visiting Liverpool today to encourage local businesses and entrepreneurs to bid for cash from the Government’s flagship £1.4bn Regional Growth Fund.
Vince Cable, Secretary for Business, Innovation & Skills today announced the appointment of Julie Kenny as Chair of Yorkshire Forward (YF).
Modernising the PAYE system through real time information moved a step closer today when HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) published a consultation document “Improving the operation of Pay As You Earn: Collecting...
A Birmingham-based university has been fined, along with a security systems firm, after two workers were exposed to dangerous asbestos fibres while fitting CCTV cameras.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) confirmed today that during extreme weather farmers can use red diesel in their tractors to help grit and clear snow from public roads.
The Met Office is warning that widespread ice is likely across many parts of the UK through the weekend, resulting in dangerous conditions on roads and pavements.
Following yesterday's announcement that Qatar will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, UK Trade & Investment is encouraging West Midlands firms to look at business opportunities across the growing sports sector...
With Qatar to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, UK Trade & Investment is encouraging firms in Yorkshire & the Humber to look at business opportunities across the growing sports sector in the Gulf, tipped ...
M6 Junction 10 (Walsall)
The southbound entry slip road of the M6 at junction 10 will also be closed overnight from 9.30pm to 5.30am from Wednesday 8 December 2010 to Friday 10 December 2010 for the removal...
A company director from County Durham has been sentenced to 18 months today having pleaded guilty to two charges of fraudulent trading and theft of £170,000 of European Commission funds. After a successful...
The following works are planned by the Highways Agency in the week commencing 5 December:
With the Met Office issuing 24-hour flash warnings for Cumbria (widespread ice and heavy snow) and the rest of the North West (widespread ice) the Highways Agency in the North West has re-issued yesterday’s safety...
The following works are planned on the Highways Agency network in Devon and Cornwall next week:
Road works information for Highways Agency roads in Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and South Lancashire – 7 days beginning Monday 6 December 2010
ONGOING SCHEMES
M6 Junction 31a – The Southbound on-slip at junction 31a (North East of Preston) will be closed every night between 8pm and 6am until 22 December while work to lengthen the sliproad is completed...
Weather update:
In winter, weather can change quickly. Don’t travel in severe weather unless your journey is essential. If you must travel, be prepared for bad weather.
Before you set out, check...
NEW WORK
A47 CAMBRIDGESHIRE RESURFACING WORK
This work is weather dependent and will not take place if weather conditions continue to cause problems.
Work to improve the surface of the...
With exceptionally low temperatures forecast overnight the Highways Agency is advising drivers in the South East, London, and the East to take extra care during the night and over the weekend because of the risk...
The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills has presented a petition in the High Court to wind up UK Business Internet Directory Ltd in the public interest.
Four members of a gang who helped orchestrate a £12million VAT fraud have been handed prison sentences today; just a week after the fraud’s ringleader was jailed for ten years.
In the build up to Christmas Tower Hamlets Trading Standards has teamed up with Crimestoppers as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of counterfeit goods.
A demolition firm has been fined £8,000 after a teenager was blinded in one eye while helping to demolish a mill in Tameside.
Employers will be asked to help tackle the gender pay gap by publishing equality data about their workforce on a voluntary basis, under plans announced today by Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone.
A laminate flooring firm has been sentenced after a worker at its Merseyside factory suffered severe injuries to his left hand.
Five gang members have been jailed for 15 years for stealing £17m of taxpayer’s money in a complicated ‘missing trader’ VAT fraud.
A worker suffered injuries to his face and knees when he fell two metres in a maintenance hangar at Heathrow Airport.
M1, Junction 34 (Tinsley), east of Sheffield Slight delays are expected on the M1 at Junction 34 (Tinsley) due to signal improvement works. There will be various lane closures on the northern roundabout, the ...
The preliminary figure for January to October 2010 is 0.52 ºC above the long-term average on the Met Office – Climatic Research Unit (HadCRUT3) dataset, placing it equal with the record-breaking 1998.
With exceptionally low temperatures forecast overnight, the Highways Agency is advising drivers to take extra care during the night and tomorrow morning because of the risk of ice forming on road surfaces. While...
Lord Heseltine is visiting Liverpool today to encourage local businesses and entrepreneurs to bid for cash from the Government’s flagship £1.4bn Regional Growth Fund.
Vince Cable, Secretary for Business, Innovation & Skills today announced the appointment of Julie Kenny as Chair of Yorkshire Forward (YF).
Modernising the PAYE system through real time information moved a step closer today when HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) published a consultation document “Improving the operation of Pay As You Earn: Collecting...
A Birmingham-based university has been fined, along with a security systems firm, after two workers were exposed to dangerous asbestos fibres while fitting CCTV cameras.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) confirmed today that during extreme weather farmers can use red diesel in their tractors to help grit and clear snow from public roads.
The Met Office is warning that widespread ice is likely across many parts of the UK through the weekend, resulting in dangerous conditions on roads and pavements.
Following yesterday's announcement that Qatar will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, UK Trade & Investment is encouraging West Midlands firms to look at business opportunities across the growing sports sector...
With Qatar to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, UK Trade & Investment is encouraging firms in Yorkshire & the Humber to look at business opportunities across the growing sports sector in the Gulf, tipped ...
M6 Junction 10 (Walsall)
The southbound entry slip road of the M6 at junction 10 will also be closed overnight from 9.30pm to 5.30am from Wednesday 8 December 2010 to Friday 10 December 2010 for the removal...
A company director from County Durham has been sentenced to 18 months today having pleaded guilty to two charges of fraudulent trading and theft of £170,000 of European Commission funds. After a successful...
The following works are planned by the Highways Agency in the week commencing 5 December:
With the Met Office issuing 24-hour flash warnings for Cumbria (widespread ice and heavy snow) and the rest of the North West (widespread ice) the Highways Agency in the North West has re-issued yesterday’s safety...
The following works are planned on the Highways Agency network in Devon and Cornwall next week:
Road works information for Highways Agency roads in Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and South Lancashire – 7 days beginning Monday 6 December 2010
ONGOING SCHEMES
M6 Junction 31a – The Southbound on-slip at junction 31a (North East of Preston) will be closed every night between 8pm and 6am until 22 December while work to lengthen the sliproad is completed...
Weather update:
In winter, weather can change quickly. Don’t travel in severe weather unless your journey is essential. If you must travel, be prepared for bad weather.
Before you set out, check...
NEW WORK
A47 CAMBRIDGESHIRE RESURFACING WORK
This work is weather dependent and will not take place if weather conditions continue to cause problems.
Work to improve the surface of the...
With exceptionally low temperatures forecast overnight the Highways Agency is advising drivers in the South East, London, and the East to take extra care during the night and over the weekend because of the risk...
The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills has presented a petition in the High Court to wind up UK Business Internet Directory Ltd in the public interest.
Four members of a gang who helped orchestrate a £12million VAT fraud have been handed prison sentences today; just a week after the fraud’s ringleader was jailed for ten years.