Good afternoon everyone and welcome to the Treasury.
It is a great pleasure for me to share this platform with Angel Gurria, the Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development...
Safety and resurfacing work will take place on a five mile section of the A38 between Treulefoot and Liskeard between Monday, March 21 and Tuesday, March 31.
Please note, all planned roadworks are subject to weather conditions
Two North East companies have today been fined after a member of the public was seriously injured when scaffolding collapsed during high winds.
The UK’s largest ever fuel laundering operation capable of producing over thirty million litres of illicit fuel a year and costing the taxpayer an estimated £20m in lost revenue has been dismantled ...
- NEW RESEARCH SHOWS THAT GIRLS IN THE SOUTH EAST SPEND AROUND £900 LESS THAN BOYS ON UNI -
Students in the South East are becoming more imaginative when it comes to making and managing their ...
Good afternoon everyone and welcome to the Treasury.
It is a great pleasure for me to share this platform with Angel Gurria, the Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development...
Foreign entrepreneurs and investors are being given extra incentive to come to the UK today after the Home Office announced new visa rules that will reward those who will contribute to economic growth.
An Aberdeenshire farmworker’s toe was severed when his foot became trapped in a fertiliser spreading machine.
The UK’s largest ever fuel laundering operation capable of producing over thirty million litres of illicit fuel a year and costing the taxpayer an estimated £20m in lost revenue has been dismantled ...
- NEW RESEARCH SHOWS THAT GIRLS IN THE SOUTH EAST SPEND AROUND £900 LESS THAN BOYS ON UNI -
Students in the South East are becoming more imaginative when it comes to making and managing their ...
The UK’s largest ever fuel laundering operation capable of producing over thirty million litres of illicit fuel a year and costing the taxpayer an estimated £20m in lost revenue has been dismantled ...
Students in Yorkshire and Humber are shrewd spenders who shop around to get the best deal while at university, a survey published today by the Student Loans Company (SLC) reveals.
Plans to better shape local services around the needs of communities have been given a boost as Care Services Minister Paul Burstow unveils that almost 90 per cent of all local authorities have signed up to be...
There has been continuing progress recorded in a number of areas of the 2010 annual NHS staff survey, Health Minister Simon Burns announced today.
A single competition authority to boost growth and streamline processes for business will be set up under proposals to improve the UK’s competition regime, Business Minister Edward Davey announced today.
OSCR sets out key principles for charity trustees
Asked if the Prime Minister was concerned about a threat of strike action from public service unions, the PMS said that we had a very clear position on strikes and would not speculate about what may or may not ...
Asked if the Prime Minister would be studying the Public Administration Committee's report recommending a reduction in the number of Ministers, the Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) said we will consider the ...
Asked for a read out of the Prime Minister's most recent comments on Libya, the PMS promised to send around the exact words, and paraphrased the comments saying there was a need for European ambition and political...
Asked for a read out of the Prime Minister's most recent comments on Libya, the PMS promised to send around the exact words, and paraphrased the comments saying there was a need for European ambition and political...
Asked if any requests had been made to help Japan following the Prime Minister's offer of support to the country, the Prime Minister's Spokeswoman (PMS) referred to the Prime Minister's earlier comments offering...
Asked if any requests had been made to help Japan following the Prime Minister's offer of support to the country, the Prime Minister's Spokeswoman (PMS) referred to the Prime Minister's earlier comments offering...
Put that the Health Secretary had said yesterday that there would be minor changes to the language of the Health Bill but not the actual policy, the PMS said that Andrew Lansley had set out the position yesterday...
Asked if the Prime Minister had spoken to the Japanese Prime Minister today, the PMS said that there hadn't been any direct contact between the two but the Foreign Secretary had spoken to the Japanese Foreign Minister...
Asked if the Prime Minister had confidence in Baroness Ashton after failing to back a no-fly zone in Libya, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said yes. Asked if the Government was pushing for rebels to be supplied...
Press briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesperson on: unions and minister numbers
Minister numbers
Asked if the Prime Minister would be studying the Public Administration Committee s report ...
Press briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesperson on: Japan and Libya
Japan
Asked if any requests had been made to help Japan following the Prime Minister s offer of support to the country, ...
Prime Minister David Cameron has said Europe must be “ready to act” if the situation in Libya deteriorates.
Speaking at the end of today’s extraordinary European Council in Brussels, ...
A transcript of press conference given by the Prime Minister David Cameron in Brussels on Friday, 11 March 2011.
Read the transcript:Prime Minister:
Well, good evening and welcome. Let me first...
The Queen has approved the nomination of the Very Reverend Cyril Jonathan Meyrick MA, Dean of Exeter Cathedral and Priest-in-Charge of Central Exeter in the Diocese of Exeter, to the Suffragan See of Lynn, in...
Prime Minister David Cameron gave a statement on Japan and the Middle East in the House of Commons on 14 March 2011.
Read the transcript:
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Press briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesperson on: Libya, Japan and the Health Bill
Libya
Asked if the Prime Minister had confidence in Baroness Ashton after failing to back a no-fly zone...
Shopping basket used in CPI & RPI
Following the recent announcement of increases to water bills in Wales, the Consumer Council for Water has some top tips that could help some customers ensure that they are getting best value for money, and in...
Following the recent announcement of increases to water bills in England and Wales, the Consumer Council for Water has some top tips that could help some customers ensure that they are getting best value for ...
Drivers are advised that the Highways Agency will be resurfacing sections of the southbound A1(M) between Junction 37 and Sprotbrough motorway depot, near Doncaster, next week.
A Newbury-based roofing company has been prosecuted after a new employee was electrocuted while operating a lorry driven crane.
Two companies have been fined a total of £130,000 after an Aylesbury worker was killed by a 31-tonne concrete beam on a building site in Thurrock.
Rising coverage of entrepreneurs in the media is helping to persuade more people to consider a career as their own boss, new research published today by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS...
The Highways Agency is reminding drivers that lighting along three carefully-selected sections of motorway in the North West and West Midlands will be switched off between midnight and 5am starting at 00:01hrs...
Maintenance work on two bridges on the M3 near Hawley gets under way next week.
An £11 million investment will test the safety of electronic systems found in aircraft and cars, Universities and Science Minister David Willetts announced today.
A father of two was blinded in one eye by an explosion at his North Yorkshire home after a bungled repair to a gas fire.
Resurfacing and lining work will begin tonight on the A19 southbound exit slip road at Wallsend Interchange in Tyne and Wear.
The Responsibility Deal shows how partnership and challenge can be the most effective way of tackling some public health objectives, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today as he unveiled signatories ...
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is pleased to announce the publication of its latest Waterside Guide to the many restaurants, bars and pubs located on or close to the waterfront. The guide, which is available...
With only about 500 days until the start of the 2012 Olympic Games, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding anyone thinking of renting out a spare room to visitors to check the Rent a Room Scheme first.
Commenting on the first Sandwich Economic Development Task Force report, Universities and Science Minister David Willetts said:
The Highways Agency is working hard to get a key Warwickshire stretch of the M6 open again in time for the afternoon rush hour.
A roofing firm has been sentenced after a worker was spotted balancing dangerously on a house roof in Lymm.
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is providing £10 million for three major projects to address fundamental research questions in developing low carbon vehicles, Business...
Last year more than 10,000 businesses got free help at a Business Advice Open Day (BAOD). Now, for the first time, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is bringing its successful programme to Bexhill-on-Sea, Hastings...
Two innovative Staffordshire companies yesterday played host to Doug Mahoney, UK Trade & Investment's (UKTI) international trade director for the West Midlands, to show how they are expanding into new markets...
The Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission (CMEC) has announced that Noel Shanahan has been appointed as Commissioner and Chief Executive to replace Stephen Geraghty.
A theme park worker severely injured his right hand as he was cutting wood using an unguarded rotating saw blade.
Designer bling seized
Give bogus callers the silent treatment
Time to talk rubbish is running out
A Sheffield building company has been fined after a schoolboy on work experience fell some two and a half metres from a ladder.
Commenting on the draft Defamation Bill published today, Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts said:
HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) public enquiry centre (EC) in Halifax has moved to a new location. The EC is now located at Crown House, 60 Crown St, Halifax, HX1 1HY.
HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) public enquiry centre (EC) in Huddersfield has moved to a new location. The EC is now located at Civic Centre 1, High Street, Huddersfield HD1 2YU.
The Highways Agency will begin work to resurface the M6 between junction 15 and 16 overnight on 16 March.
A Tunbridge Wells printing firm has been fined after intentionally removing safety guards from its printing machines, potentially putting staff at risk of injury.
A vtalented bunch
Metropolitan Police Authority 15/03/11 12/11
A joint meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Strategic and Operational Policing and Finance and Resources Committees will be held in Meeting Room 1, ...
A Birmingham engineering firm is hoping to win new business in five overseas markets, thanks to a ‘Meet the Buyer’ event organised by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) in partnership with the Midlands Aerospace...
Two building contractors have been fined after two men were injured when scaffolding collapsed at a building site in East Sussex.
Give new life to old batteries
West Midlands’ students are becoming more imaginative when it comes to making and managing their money, a survey published today by the Student Loans Company (SLC) reveals.
- NEW RESEARCH SHOWS THAT GIRLS IN THE SPEND OVER £1,000 LESS THAN BOYS ON UNI -
North West students are becoming more imaginative when it comes to making and managing their money, a survey published...
New research shows that girls spend nearly £1,500 less than boys on Uni Students are becoming more imaginative when it comes to making and managing their money, a survey published today by the Student...
The coalition Government announced their intention at the spending review to launch an independent review of the fuel poverty target and definition. I have asked Professor John Hills of the London School of Economics...
In my statement of 2 December 2010, Official Report, columns 987-994, I informed the House of the outcome of the US/UK military investigation into the death of the British aid worker, Linda Norgrove, who was ...
In anticipation of the publication of the report of the Rosemary Nelson inquiry, I have today asked a team of officials to commence the checking of the inquiry’s report in relation to human rights and national...
My statement of 16 December 2010, Official Report, columns 133-34WS, announced the commencement of a consultation on proposals for the modernisation of the coastguard service, concluding on 24 March. These proposals...
The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council met on 7 March 2011 in Brussels. I represented the United Kingdom.
The first debate focused on Europe 2020 and the European semester. The...
As set out in “Improving tax policy making: the new approach” published on 9 December 2010, the Government have adopted a new process for undertaking impact assessment of tax and national insurance...
Will Hutton has today published the final report of his review of fair pay in the public sector.
In May the Government asked Will Hutton to make recommendations to the Chancellor and the Prime Minister ...
Following the proposal by the public bodies review on 14 October to abolish the Civil Service Appeals Board (CSAB), the Secretary of State has taken the decision to close the Diplomatic Service Appeals Board (...
The Government have today laid before Parliament a draft Bill on defamation for public consultation and pre-legislative scrutiny. This reflects the coalition commitment to review the law of libel to protect free...
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is pleased to announce the publication of its latest Waterside Guide to the many restaurants, bars and pubs located on or close to the waterfront. The guide, which is available...
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is pleased to announce the publication of its latest Waterside Guide to the many restaurants, bars and pubs located on or close to the waterfront. The guide, which is available...
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is pleased to announce the publication of its latest Waterside Guide to the many restaurants, bars and pubs located on or close to the waterfront. The guide, which is available...
A theme park worker severely injured his right hand as he was cutting wood using an unguarded rotating saw blade.
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is pleased to announce the publication of its latest Waterside Guide to the many restaurants, bars and pubs located on or close to the waterfront. The guide, which is available...
The Highways Agency is working hard to get a key Warwickshire stretch of the M6 open again in time for the afternoon rush hour.
Two innovative Staffordshire companies yesterday played host to Doug Mahoney, UK Trade & Investment's (UKTI) international trade director for the West Midlands, to show how they are expanding into new markets...
The Highways Agency will begin work to resurface the M6 between junction 15 and 16 overnight on 16 March.
A Birmingham engineering firm is hoping to win new business in five overseas markets, thanks to a ‘Meet the Buyer’ event organised by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) in partnership with the Midlands Aerospace...
West Midlands’ students are becoming more imaginative when it comes to making and managing their money, a survey published today by the Student Loans Company (SLC) reveals.
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is pleased to announce the publication of its latest Waterside Guide to the many restaurants, bars and pubs located on or close to the waterfront. The guide, which is available...
New research shows that girls spend nearly £1,500 less than boys on Uni Students are becoming more imaginative when it comes to making and managing their money, a survey published today by the Student...
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is pleased to announce the publication of its latest Waterside Guide to the many restaurants, bars and pubs located on or close to the waterfront. The guide, which is available...
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is pleased to announce the publication of its latest Waterside Guide to the many restaurants, bars and pubs located on or close to the waterfront. The guide, which is available...
With only about 500 days until the start of the 2012 Olympic Games, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding anyone thinking of renting out a spare room to visitors to check the Rent a Room Scheme first.
Commenting on the first Sandwich Economic Development Task Force report, Universities and Science Minister David Willetts said:
The Highways Agency is working hard to get a key Warwickshire stretch of the M6 open again in time for the afternoon rush hour.
A roofing firm has been sentenced after a worker was spotted balancing dangerously on a house roof in Lymm.
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is providing £10 million for three major projects to address fundamental research questions in developing low carbon vehicles, Business...
Last year more than 10,000 businesses got free help at a Business Advice Open Day (BAOD). Now, for the first time, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is bringing its successful programme to Bexhill-on-Sea, Hastings...
Two innovative Staffordshire companies yesterday played host to Doug Mahoney, UK Trade & Investment's (UKTI) international trade director for the West Midlands, to show how they are expanding into new markets...
The Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission (CMEC) has announced that Noel Shanahan has been appointed as Commissioner and Chief Executive to replace Stephen Geraghty.
A theme park worker severely injured his right hand as he was cutting wood using an unguarded rotating saw blade.
Designer bling seized
Give bogus callers the silent treatment
Time to talk rubbish is running out
A Sheffield building company has been fined after a schoolboy on work experience fell some two and a half metres from a ladder.
Commenting on the draft Defamation Bill published today, Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts said:
HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) public enquiry centre (EC) in Halifax has moved to a new location. The EC is now located at Crown House, 60 Crown St, Halifax, HX1 1HY.
HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) public enquiry centre (EC) in Huddersfield has moved to a new location. The EC is now located at Civic Centre 1, High Street, Huddersfield HD1 2YU.
The Highways Agency will begin work to resurface the M6 between junction 15 and 16 overnight on 16 March.
A Tunbridge Wells printing firm has been fined after intentionally removing safety guards from its printing machines, potentially putting staff at risk of injury.
A vtalented bunch
Metropolitan Police Authority 15/03/11 12/11
A joint meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Strategic and Operational Policing and Finance and Resources Committees will be held in Meeting Room 1, ...
A Birmingham engineering firm is hoping to win new business in five overseas markets, thanks to a ‘Meet the Buyer’ event organised by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) in partnership with the Midlands Aerospace...
Two building contractors have been fined after two men were injured when scaffolding collapsed at a building site in East Sussex.
Give new life to old batteries
West Midlands’ students are becoming more imaginative when it comes to making and managing their money, a survey published today by the Student Loans Company (SLC) reveals.
- NEW RESEARCH SHOWS THAT GIRLS IN THE SPEND OVER £1,000 LESS THAN BOYS ON UNI -
North West students are becoming more imaginative when it comes to making and managing their money, a survey published...
New research shows that girls spend nearly £1,500 less than boys on Uni Students are becoming more imaginative when it comes to making and managing their money, a survey published today by the Student...
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is pleased to announce the publication of its latest Waterside Guide to the many restaurants, bars and pubs located on or close to the waterfront. The guide, which is available...
With only about 500 days until the start of the 2012 Olympic Games, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding anyone thinking of renting out a spare room to visitors to check the Rent a Room Scheme first.
Commenting on the first Sandwich Economic Development Task Force report, Universities and Science Minister David Willetts said:
The Highways Agency is working hard to get a key Warwickshire stretch of the M6 open again in time for the afternoon rush hour.
A roofing firm has been sentenced after a worker was spotted balancing dangerously on a house roof in Lymm.
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is providing £10 million for three major projects to address fundamental research questions in developing low carbon vehicles, Business...
Last year more than 10,000 businesses got free help at a Business Advice Open Day (BAOD). Now, for the first time, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is bringing its successful programme to Bexhill-on-Sea, Hastings...
Two innovative Staffordshire companies yesterday played host to Doug Mahoney, UK Trade & Investment's (UKTI) international trade director for the West Midlands, to show how they are expanding into new markets...
The Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission (CMEC) has announced that Noel Shanahan has been appointed as Commissioner and Chief Executive to replace Stephen Geraghty.
A theme park worker severely injured his right hand as he was cutting wood using an unguarded rotating saw blade.
Designer bling seized
Give bogus callers the silent treatment
Time to talk rubbish is running out
A Sheffield building company has been fined after a schoolboy on work experience fell some two and a half metres from a ladder.
Commenting on the draft Defamation Bill published today, Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts said:
HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) public enquiry centre (EC) in Halifax has moved to a new location. The EC is now located at Crown House, 60 Crown St, Halifax, HX1 1HY.
HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) public enquiry centre (EC) in Huddersfield has moved to a new location. The EC is now located at Civic Centre 1, High Street, Huddersfield HD1 2YU.
The Highways Agency will begin work to resurface the M6 between junction 15 and 16 overnight on 16 March.
A Tunbridge Wells printing firm has been fined after intentionally removing safety guards from its printing machines, potentially putting staff at risk of injury.
A vtalented bunch
Metropolitan Police Authority 15/03/11 12/11
A joint meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority Strategic and Operational Policing and Finance and Resources Committees will be held in Meeting Room 1, ...
A Birmingham engineering firm is hoping to win new business in five overseas markets, thanks to a ‘Meet the Buyer’ event organised by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) in partnership with the Midlands Aerospace...
Two building contractors have been fined after two men were injured when scaffolding collapsed at a building site in East Sussex.
Give new life to old batteries
West Midlands’ students are becoming more imaginative when it comes to making and managing their money, a survey published today by the Student Loans Company (SLC) reveals.
- NEW RESEARCH SHOWS THAT GIRLS IN THE SPEND OVER £1,000 LESS THAN BOYS ON UNI -
North West students are becoming more imaginative when it comes to making and managing their money, a survey published...
New research shows that girls spend nearly £1,500 less than boys on Uni Students are becoming more imaginative when it comes to making and managing their money, a survey published today by the Student...
New research shows that girls spend nearly £1,500 less than boys on Uni Students are becoming more imaginative when it comes to making and managing their money, a survey published today by the Student...
West Midlands’ students are becoming more imaginative when it comes to making and managing their money, a survey published today by the Student Loans Company (SLC) reveals.
- NEW RESEARCH SHOWS THAT GIRLS IN THE SPEND OVER £1,000 LESS THAN BOYS ON UNI -
North West students are becoming more imaginative when it comes to making and managing their money, a survey published...
New research shows that girls spend nearly £1,500 less than boys on Uni Students are becoming more imaginative when it comes to making and managing their money, a survey published today by the Student...