The Home Secretary has today laid before Parliament the second annual report of the Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency, John Vine CBE QPM.
A report published today by the Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency has found that performance at the Guangzhou visa section is improving with effective joint working between staff and stakeholders...
Drivers are being advised to check road conditions before they travel today (17 December) and over the weekend as weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office for snow and ice in the South East, South ...
A mobile phone company offering ‘cash back’ incentives has been ordered into liquidation at the High Court. An investigation by The Insolvency Service found that MSols Limited, trading as “Mobile Rainbow”, made...
Christmas and New Year round up and weather update:
Drivers are being advised to check road conditions before they travel today (17 December) and over the weekend as weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office for snow and ice in the South East, South ...
Six men have been arrested in Blackburn suspected of involvement in a major excise duty fraud linked to cigarette smuggling.
The Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Joan Aitken, refused a licence application from James Costello T/A Jems' Executive Coaches on the grounds of lack of financial standing and lack of repute.
A Hampshire-based family business is celebrating a six-figure deal Down Under thanks to advice and guidance from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) South East.
West Midlands Motorway and Trunk Roads Maintenance Programme 20 December 2010 - 9 January 2011
A consultation on proposals to phase out the horticultural use of peat by amateur gardeners in England by 2020 has been published today.
Former Gangmaster Kashmir Singh was this week disqualified for 13 years from being a director of a company following an investigation by the Insolvency Service.
The Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Joan Aitken, prevented a Glasgow bus firm registering any local services for a year and warned the firm of its requirements to observe the conditions on its licence.
New railway bridge to be installed between 24 and 28 December as part of the A46 improvements; East Midlands Trains to provide bus replacement services when train services are operating.
The Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Joan Aitken, prevented a Greenock bus firm from registering local services for a year after it failed to operate registered services.
Saturday 18 December to Friday 24 December
The following works are planned to take place on the Highways Agency roads w/c19/12/10:
The following works are planned on the Highways Agency roads in Devon and Cornwall for the w/c 19/12/10
Drivers are being advised to check road conditions before they travel today (17 December) and over the weekend as weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office for snow and ice in the South East, South ...
A music production company, 38 Records Ltd, has been wound up in the High Court following an investigation by Company Investigations of The Insolvency Service.
A Hampshire-based family business is celebrating a six-figure deal Down Under thanks to advice and guidance from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) South East.
Alternative remedies which could be dangerous to pets are being targeted by the Government in a major drive to improve animal health and welfare.
For the first time, adults with autism in England will have health services that are more focussed to their individual needs, Care Services Minister Paul Burstow will announce later today.
NEW WORK
A11 KETTERINGHAM, JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE
The southbound carriageway of the A11 will be closed overnight on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 December, between 10pm and 6am, weather permitting...
An East Lothian sawmilling company has been fined after an employee's leg was seriously injured when he was cutting wood.
Alternative remedies which could be dangerous to pets are being targeted by the Government in a major drive to improve animal health and welfare.
A consultation on proposals to phase out the horticultural use of peat by amateur gardeners in England by 2020 has been published today.
Alternative remedies which could be dangerous to pets are being targeted by the Government in a major drive to improve animal health and welfare.
Changing performance measures to improve patient outcomes
Alternative remedies which could be dangerous to pets are being targeted by the Government in a major drive to improve animal health and welfare.
Minister for Postal Affairs Edward Davey today announced the appointment of four Commissioners to the Board of Postcomm, the regulator for postal services.
Changing performance measures to improve patient outcomes Accident and emergency departments and ambulance trusts will in future assess their performance on what matters most to patients – quality, experience...
The independent review into intellectual property (IP) and growth today issued a call for evidence on how the IP system can best support growth.
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
Monthly situation reports on critical care beds, cancelled operations and delayed transfers of care.
On whether the Prime Minister was concerned by the rift' between the Home Secretary and Justice Secretary over sentencing policy, the PMS replied that there was no rift. The Home Secretary had said that the system...
Put that there was a marked difference in the language used by the Prime Minister on Health funding, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that he didn't think there was a marked difference...
Asked if the Prime Minister intended to go to Oldham, the PMS said that it was his intention to do so. Put that the Prime Minister had said that not enough was being done on preventing Islamic extremism and what...
Asked if the Prime Minister would consider the proposals on drugs policy put forward by Bob Ainsworth today, the PMS said no. Asked if the Prime Minister would consider the potential tax revenues, the PMS said ...
Asked if the Prime Minister was disappointed that the US Government was suing BP, the PMS said that this was an issue for the US authorities and for BP. The PMS added that this was not unexpected. On whether the...
Asked if the nuclear power industry was being subsidised after the announcements on tariffs were unveiled today, the PMS advised people to speak to DECC on the detail of the announcement on energy. Asked if the...
Asked if the Prime Minister agreed with Chris Grayling that the Government had yet to convince the public over the need for cuts, the PMS replied that the need for cuts reflected the financial situation this country...
When asked if the Prime Minister thought it was wise for the Defence Secretary to go to Sri Lanka against the advice of the Foreign Secretary, the PMS said that he did not agree with the premise of the question...
Asked if the PMS was aware of an NAO report that would show that efficiency in the NHS had slowed every year for the last ten years and would the Government seek further efficiency savings in the light of that, ...
Asked what the Prime Minister thought about IPSA having to improve the job it was doing, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that the Prime Minister recognised that there had been a lot...
The NHS, Northern Ireland and tuition fees were on the agenda at today s Prime Minister s Questions.
The Prime Minister also took questions on the Educational Maintenance Allowance, postal workers...
Press briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesperson on: EU Budget, NHS reform and misc
EU BudgetAsked whether the Prime Minister was comfortable with the deal being put forward, the Prime Minister s...
Press briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesperson on: NHS funding, prison sentencing, MPs’ expenses and the RBS report
NHS fundingPut that there was a marked difference in the language used ...
The Prime Minister today re-appointed five members, appointed four ex-officio members, and launched the recruitment of up to around ten new members to the Council for Science and Technology (CST). The appointments...
Press briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesperson on: MPs’ expenses, health funding, Defence Secretary, public sector cuts, energy, BP and drugs policy
MPs’ expensesAsked what the Prime...
The Government has published a consultation on proposals to reform the electricity market.
The plans aim to move the UK to the front of the global race for electricity investment, drive the growth...
Number 10 has welcomed a US review of the strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
A spokesman said the review, which stated that the strategy has weakened al Qaida and the Taliban, was consistent with the...
Modest growth in retail sales
Business Secretary Vince Cable has today announced the appointment of Andrew Witty as the Lead Non-Executive Board Member at the Department for Business Innovation and Skills.
A new anti-littering message, 'Love Where You Live', was announced today on the back of new statistics which show that England’s litter problem is not improving.
DIRECT ACCESS AUDIOLOGY REFERRAL TO TREATMENT (RTT) WAITING TIMES DATA OCTOBER 2010
The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics:
Proposals that will help improve outcomes for dental patients were published by the Department of Health today. The plans mark the first step towards a significant NHS White Paper commitment to introduce a new...
NHS referral to treatment (RTT) waiting times data October 2010
Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre will close to children with immediate effect today, following a review of the detention of children, and family returns, by the Government working with key partners.
New civil injunctions to prevent gang-related violence will come into effect next month Home Office Minister James Brokenshire announced today.
A £13 million scheme to improve access to an upgraded Reading Station has taken an important step forward, Local Transport Minister Norman Baker announced today.
Proposals that will in future enable more NHS patients to access innovative medicines were set out by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley today. The plans for pricing drugs according to how they benefit patients, ...
Iain Ferguson has been appointed as Defra’s Lead Non-Executive Director.
A Surrey-based businessman who ignored notices to stop dangerous work at his premises on an industrial estate in Guildford has been sentenced.
The Home Secretary has today laid before Parliament the second annual report of the Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency, John Vine CBE QPM.
A report published today by the Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency has found that performance at the Guangzhou visa section is improving with effective joint working between staff and stakeholders...
Issued by the News Distribution Service on behalf of the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments
Please note, all planned roadworks are subject to weather conditions
A1(M), Junction 60, County Durham Delays are expected overnight on the A1(M) at Junction 60 for resurfacing works. There will be a full...
For the 11th successive year, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and the British Marine Federation (BMF) are using the pulling power of the UK’s biggest leisure marine industry showcase to give companies an invaluable...
The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) landed a prestigious accolade last week as its corporate website won the Sitecore ‘Website of the Year’ award.
Drivers are being advised to check road conditions before they travel later today (16 December) and tomorrow as a noticeable drop in temperature is forecast to follow today’s rain, leading to increased risks ...
The London Development Agency is using new star ratings for its employment and skills projects as part of its continued drive to get better results for London.
Royal Diary of Engagements, 16th December 2010
A man from Coalisland was arrested and over 20 tonnes of toxic waste uncovered following the discovery of two diesel laundering plants by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in county Tyrone.
The Highways Agency will help people intending to travel over the holiday period, with plans to complete around 252 miles of roadworks on its motorways and major A roads next week, weather permitting. A further...
Two plumbers from Hertfordshire who put people at risk by illegally working on domestic gas appliances have been sentenced.
Paul Fromet, of Cordell Close, Cheshunt and Michael Wright of Lodge Crescent, ...
A mobile phone company offering ‘cash back’ incentives has been ordered into liquidation at the High Court. An investigation by The Insolvency Service found that MSols Limited, trading as “Mobile Rainbow”, made...
A subcontractor fell more than five metres from a crane ladder after suffering an electric shock at one of the UK’s largest timber merchants, a court heard.
Mechanical fitter, David Minor, suffered a catalogue...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Caroline Spelman) has today made the following Statement.
I will represent the UK at the Environment Council in...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (Vince Cable) has today made the following Statement.
I would like to inform the House that today I will set out a series...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for International Development has made the following Statement.
I would like to update the House on the Pakistan floods and the UK Government's response...
I have today placed in the Libraries of both Houses and made available in the Vote Office copies of a summary of key terms for the credit facility for Ireland, agreed in principle with the Irish authorities, ...
I would like to inform the House that today I will set out a series of new principles that the Government will use when introducing European measures into UK law. Copies of the guiding principles will be placed...
I am pleased to announce that I am today laying before Parliament the coalition Government's three-year-on response to the all party parliamentary inquiry into anti-Semitism (Command Paper Cm 7991).
In ...
I am today announcing ways the Government will further redistribute power from Westminster and Whitehall to people, neighbourhoods, communities and local institutions.
Sustainable Communities Act 2007
The EU Foreign Affairs Council met in Defence Ministers formation on 9 December 2010 in Brussels. I represented the UK for the morning sessions but had to return to London before lunch when the UK was represented...
The White Paper "Securing Britain in an Age of Uncertainty: The Strategic Defence Review" (Cm 7948), presented to the House on 19 October 2010, explained the Government's intention to make certain changes to ...
Today I am announcing that the budget for the Warm Front scheme in England is fully allocated for this financial year. The budget was set in the 2007 spending review and subsequently updated in last year's pre...
I will represent the UK at the Environment Council in Brussels on 20 December.
At this Council, the Belgian presidency will seek political agreement on the regulation concerning the placing on the market...
Today I am laying before Parliament "Liberating the NHS: Legislative framework and next steps" (Cm 7993), the Government's response to the consultation on implementing the White Paper reforms set out in "Equity...
I would like to update the House on the Pakistan floods and the UK Government's response to the ongoing emergency relief and early recovery needs of the critically affected population.
Four months after...
I regret to inform the House that there was an inaccuracy in my written answer 25480 given on 30 Nov 2010, Official Report, column 786-88W. The response indicated that the monthly cost of press cuttings to the...
Drivers are being advised to check road conditions before they travel later today (16 December) and tomorrow as a noticeable drop in temperature is forecast to follow today’s rain, leading to increased risks ...
The Highways Agency will help people intending to travel over the holiday period, with plans to complete around 252 miles of roadworks on its motorways and major A roads next week, weather permitting. A further...
Drivers are being advised to check road conditions before they travel later today (16 December) and tomorrow as a noticeable drop in temperature is forecast to follow today’s rain, leading to increased risks ...
The Highways Agency will help people intending to travel over the holiday period, with plans to complete around 252 miles of roadworks on its motorways and major A roads next week, weather permitting. A further...
Drivers are being advised to check road conditions before they travel later today (16 December) and tomorrow as a noticeable drop in temperature is forecast to follow today’s rain, leading to increased risks ...
The Highways Agency will help people intending to travel over the holiday period, with plans to complete around 252 miles of roadworks on its motorways and major A roads next week, weather permitting. A further...
Drivers are being advised to check road conditions before they travel later today (16 December) and tomorrow as a noticeable drop in temperature is forecast to follow today’s rain, leading to increased risks ...
The Highways Agency will help people intending to travel over the holiday period, with plans to complete around 252 miles of roadworks on its motorways and major A roads next week, weather permitting. A further...
Two plumbers from Hertfordshire who put people at risk by illegally working on domestic gas appliances have been sentenced.
Paul Fromet, of Cordell Close, Cheshunt and Michael Wright of Lodge Crescent, ...
A subcontractor fell more than five metres from a crane ladder after suffering an electric shock at one of the UK’s largest timber merchants, a court heard.
Mechanical fitter, David Minor, suffered a catalogue...
Please note, all planned roadworks are subject to weather conditions
A1(M), Junction 60, County Durham Delays are expected overnight on the A1(M) at Junction 60 for resurfacing works. There will be a full...
The Highways Agency will help people intending to travel over the holiday period, with plans to complete around 252 miles of roadworks on its motorways and major A roads next week, weather permitting. A further...
Business Secretary Vince Cable has today announced the appointment of Andrew Witty as the Lead Non-Executive Board Member at the Department for Business Innovation and Skills.
A new anti-littering message, 'Love Where You Live', was announced today on the back of new statistics which show that England’s litter problem is not improving.
DIRECT ACCESS AUDIOLOGY REFERRAL TO TREATMENT (RTT) WAITING TIMES DATA OCTOBER 2010
The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics:
Proposals that will help improve outcomes for dental patients were published by the Department of Health today. The plans mark the first step towards a significant NHS White Paper commitment to introduce a new...
NHS referral to treatment (RTT) waiting times data October 2010
Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre will close to children with immediate effect today, following a review of the detention of children, and family returns, by the Government working with key partners.
New civil injunctions to prevent gang-related violence will come into effect next month Home Office Minister James Brokenshire announced today.
A £13 million scheme to improve access to an upgraded Reading Station has taken an important step forward, Local Transport Minister Norman Baker announced today.
Proposals that will in future enable more NHS patients to access innovative medicines were set out by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley today. The plans for pricing drugs according to how they benefit patients, ...
Iain Ferguson has been appointed as Defra’s Lead Non-Executive Director.
A Surrey-based businessman who ignored notices to stop dangerous work at his premises on an industrial estate in Guildford has been sentenced.
The Home Secretary has today laid before Parliament the second annual report of the Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency, John Vine CBE QPM.
A report published today by the Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency has found that performance at the Guangzhou visa section is improving with effective joint working between staff and stakeholders...
Issued by the News Distribution Service on behalf of the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments
Please note, all planned roadworks are subject to weather conditions
A1(M), Junction 60, County Durham Delays are expected overnight on the A1(M) at Junction 60 for resurfacing works. There will be a full...
For the 11th successive year, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and the British Marine Federation (BMF) are using the pulling power of the UK’s biggest leisure marine industry showcase to give companies an invaluable...
The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) landed a prestigious accolade last week as its corporate website won the Sitecore ‘Website of the Year’ award.
Drivers are being advised to check road conditions before they travel later today (16 December) and tomorrow as a noticeable drop in temperature is forecast to follow today’s rain, leading to increased risks ...
The London Development Agency is using new star ratings for its employment and skills projects as part of its continued drive to get better results for London.
Royal Diary of Engagements, 16th December 2010
A man from Coalisland was arrested and over 20 tonnes of toxic waste uncovered following the discovery of two diesel laundering plants by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in county Tyrone.
The Highways Agency will help people intending to travel over the holiday period, with plans to complete around 252 miles of roadworks on its motorways and major A roads next week, weather permitting. A further...
Two plumbers from Hertfordshire who put people at risk by illegally working on domestic gas appliances have been sentenced.
Paul Fromet, of Cordell Close, Cheshunt and Michael Wright of Lodge Crescent, ...
A mobile phone company offering ‘cash back’ incentives has been ordered into liquidation at the High Court. An investigation by The Insolvency Service found that MSols Limited, trading as “Mobile Rainbow”, made...
A subcontractor fell more than five metres from a crane ladder after suffering an electric shock at one of the UK’s largest timber merchants, a court heard.
Mechanical fitter, David Minor, suffered a catalogue...
Business Secretary Vince Cable has today announced the appointment of Andrew Witty as the Lead Non-Executive Board Member at the Department for Business Innovation and Skills.
A new anti-littering message, 'Love Where You Live', was announced today on the back of new statistics which show that England’s litter problem is not improving.
DIRECT ACCESS AUDIOLOGY REFERRAL TO TREATMENT (RTT) WAITING TIMES DATA OCTOBER 2010
The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics:
Proposals that will help improve outcomes for dental patients were published by the Department of Health today. The plans mark the first step towards a significant NHS White Paper commitment to introduce a new...
NHS referral to treatment (RTT) waiting times data October 2010
Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre will close to children with immediate effect today, following a review of the detention of children, and family returns, by the Government working with key partners.
New civil injunctions to prevent gang-related violence will come into effect next month Home Office Minister James Brokenshire announced today.
A £13 million scheme to improve access to an upgraded Reading Station has taken an important step forward, Local Transport Minister Norman Baker announced today.
Proposals that will in future enable more NHS patients to access innovative medicines were set out by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley today. The plans for pricing drugs according to how they benefit patients, ...
Iain Ferguson has been appointed as Defra’s Lead Non-Executive Director.
A Surrey-based businessman who ignored notices to stop dangerous work at his premises on an industrial estate in Guildford has been sentenced.
The Home Secretary has today laid before Parliament the second annual report of the Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency, John Vine CBE QPM.
A report published today by the Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency has found that performance at the Guangzhou visa section is improving with effective joint working between staff and stakeholders...
Issued by the News Distribution Service on behalf of the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments
Please note, all planned roadworks are subject to weather conditions
A1(M), Junction 60, County Durham Delays are expected overnight on the A1(M) at Junction 60 for resurfacing works. There will be a full...
For the 11th successive year, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and the British Marine Federation (BMF) are using the pulling power of the UK’s biggest leisure marine industry showcase to give companies an invaluable...
The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) landed a prestigious accolade last week as its corporate website won the Sitecore ‘Website of the Year’ award.
Drivers are being advised to check road conditions before they travel later today (16 December) and tomorrow as a noticeable drop in temperature is forecast to follow today’s rain, leading to increased risks ...
The London Development Agency is using new star ratings for its employment and skills projects as part of its continued drive to get better results for London.
Royal Diary of Engagements, 16th December 2010
A man from Coalisland was arrested and over 20 tonnes of toxic waste uncovered following the discovery of two diesel laundering plants by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in county Tyrone.
The Highways Agency will help people intending to travel over the holiday period, with plans to complete around 252 miles of roadworks on its motorways and major A roads next week, weather permitting. A further...
Two plumbers from Hertfordshire who put people at risk by illegally working on domestic gas appliances have been sentenced.
Paul Fromet, of Cordell Close, Cheshunt and Michael Wright of Lodge Crescent, ...
A mobile phone company offering ‘cash back’ incentives has been ordered into liquidation at the High Court. An investigation by The Insolvency Service found that MSols Limited, trading as “Mobile Rainbow”, made...
A subcontractor fell more than five metres from a crane ladder after suffering an electric shock at one of the UK’s largest timber merchants, a court heard.
Mechanical fitter, David Minor, suffered a catalogue...
This consultation started on 10th November 2010 and ends on 1st February 2011.
This consultation sets out our proposals for moving towards full cost recovery of the cost of meat hygiene and welfare at...
This consultation started on 8th November 2010 and ends on 28th February 2011.
The proposals set out the broad framework of how a social responsibility levy might work in practice...