Businesses in Swindon and Wiltshire will be supported by a new local enterprise partnership approved today by Business Minister Mark Prisk and Decentralisation Minister Greg Clark.
M1, Junction 33 (Catcliffe), east of Sheffield Slight delays are expected on the M1 at Junction 33 (Catcliffe) due to bridge works. Moderate delays are expected on the approaches to the junction on the A630 from...
Today’s businesses are facing tough times and the most successful know when to make use of the available help. That help is at hand for businesses during August when HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) continues ...
Drivers using the M56 around Greater Manchester are being advised that overnight works to resurface the carriageway will be taking place next month.
Today’s businesses are facing tough times and the most successful know when to make use of the available help. That help is at hand for businesses during August when HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) continues ...
A plan to deliver at least £1.5 billion savings across the 495 operational Private Finance Initiative (PFI) projects in England has been announced by the Commercial Secretary to the Treasury, Lord Sassoon...
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury and the Minister for the Cabinet Office today published a new Code for corporate governance which will apply to central government departments and will help enhance their transparency...
The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally cleared the anticipated travel business joint venture between Thomas Cook, the Co-operative Group (Co-op) and the Midlands Co‑operative Society (Midlands).
Business Secretary Vince Cable will announce today the opening of the Plymouth University and Western Morning News Growth Fund (PWGF) which successfully secured funding from round one of the regional growth fund...
Drivers in the North West and visitors to the region are to be reminded to tow safely this summer - after a spate of accidents already in the run up to this year's main holiday season.
The government has today announced that it will ban the importation of phenazepam a harmful drug advertised as a 'legal high' and will also take steps to control it as Class C drug when Parliament returns.
Drivers in South Yorkshire are being advised that weekend work to repair a bridge over the M1 near Sheffield will get underway later this month.
Business Secretary Vince Cable and Work and Pensions Secretary, Iain Duncan Smith have appointed nine new Commissioners to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.
The Highways Agency will begin work to resurface sections of the southbound link road between the M6 and M5 later this month.
A1, Team Valley, Newcastle Gateshead Western Bypass, Tyne & Wear Slight delays are expected overnight on the A1 at Team Valley for message sign servicing. There will be one lane open north and southbound...
A new resource to support clinical commissioning groups in designing and purchasing high quality dementia services was launched today by Care Services Minister Paul Burstow.
Teenage eating habits are poor, with teenage girls worse, risking long-term effects on their health according to new Department of Health data published today.
Today, the Department of Health published the combined results from the first two years of the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) rolling programme (2008/09 -2009/10). The NDNS is a continuous cross-sectional...
The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally cleared the anticipated travel business joint venture between Thomas Cook, the Co-operative Group (Co-op) and the Midlands Co‑operative Society (Midlands...
Tax credit claimants are reminded today that they have just over a week to renew their claims before the 31 July deadline.
Manufacturing businesses up and down the country are being asked to play their part in cutting bureaucracy and red tape in the latest phase of a campaign to reduce the burdens on British businesses.
Today, the Department of Health published the combined results from the first two years of the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) rolling programme (2008/09 -2009/10). The NDNS is a continuous cross-sectional...
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
Main Points
Production, research and development of helicopters in the UK has taken a major step forward with a total of £32 million of public finance announced today by Business Secretary Vince Cable.
Fewer patients are suffering the indignity of staying in mixed sex accommodation, according to new figures out today.
Asked if the PM was happy that the army would be made up of 30% Dad's Army', the PMS referred them to the Defence Secretary's comments on the radio this morning, where he had poo-pooed' that description of the...
Asked if the PM was happy that the army would be made up of 30% Dad's Army', the PMS referred them to the Defence Secretary's comments on the radio this morning, where he had poo-pooed' that description of the...
Asked for more details on the assurances given by Andy Coulson, the PMS said that the PM had received personal assurances and given him a second chance. The PMS added that all employees undergo a vetting process...
Asked for more details on the assurances given by Andy Coulson, the PMS said that the PM had received personal assurances and given him a second chance. The PMS added that all employees undergo a vetting process...
Asked if the PM had any warning about Sir Paul Stephenson's resignation, the PMS confirmed that he had not. Asked if the PM was angry about Sir Paul Stephenson's statement questioning his judgement, the PMS said...
Asked if the PM had any warning about Sir Paul Stephenson's resignation, the PMS confirmed that he had not. Asked if the PM was angry about Sir Paul Stephenson's statement questioning his judgement, the PMS said...
Asked why the Prime Minister (PM) decided it would be appropriate to go to South Africa now, the Prime Minister's Spokeswoman (PMS) said that the PM was clear in his press conference that is was important to bang...
Asked why the Prime Minister (PM) decided it would be appropriate to go to South Africa now, the Prime Minister's Spokeswoman (PMS) said that the PM was clear in his press conference that is was important to bang...
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Increase in newly diagnosed cases
South & East UK escape the worst
Routine road maintenance on the A38 in the Glynn Valley between Turfdown Cross and the junction with the A390 at Dobwalls is due to take place between the nights of Sunday 24 and Thursday 28 July inclusive.
HM Revenue & Customs is reminding students that they may not have to pay tax on the money they make from summer jobs.
Two new funds totalling £14 million are being made available to the voluntary sector to empower communities to take action against crime and antisocial behaviour, Crime Prevention Minister Baroness ...
Business Secretary Vince Cable has today toured Alexandra Dock where Siemens plans to build an £80 million wind turbine factory which will create 700 jobs.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has today published a discussion document proposing a toughening of its current Civil Investigation of Fraud procedures. The document proposes a Contractual Disclosure Facility...
The Government has welcomed Simon Hughes’s report on improving access to education, which was published today.
I wish to inform the House that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, together with the Ministry of Defence and the Department for International Development, is today publishing the eighth progress report on developments...
Copies of the British Council’s annual report and accounts for the 2010-11 financial year have been placed in the Libraries of both Houses. It can also be found at the British Council’s website, <...
I, together with my right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for International Development and the Secretary of State for Defence, wish to inform the House that the Government are publishing today our “...
The majority of diplomatic missions in the United Kingdom pay the national non-domestic rates requested from them.
They are obliged to pay only 6% of the total national non-domestic rates value which represents...
In 2010, there were 5,109 parking fines incurred by diplomatic missions and international organisations in the United Kingdom which were brought to our attention by councils.
These totalled £491,086...
The number of outstanding fines incurred by the diplomatic missions in the United Kingdom for non-payment of the London congestion charge since its introduction in February 2003 until 20 January 2011 was £...
In 2010 15 serious offences allegedly committed by people entitled to diplomatic immunity were drawn to the attention of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, 12 of these were driving-related. This is a decrease...
Today I am publishing operational guidance for the national health service on extending patient choice of provider.
In response to the NHS Future Forum’s report, this Government remain committed to...
Today I am publishing a consultation on a new suicide prevention strategy for England. “Consultation on preventing suicide in England: a cross-Government outcomes strategy to save lives”, has been...
I wish to update the House further on the situation regarding Southern Cross Healthcare.
As I have always made clear to the House, the Government’s overriding concern is the welfare and safety of ...
In my written ministerial statement on 9 May, Official Report, columns 26-27WS, I undertook to inform the House of the Government’s response to Lady Justice Hallett’s report following her inquests...
I am today publishing the Government’s human trafficking strategy “Human Trafficking: The Government’s Strategy” a copy of which will be placed in the Library of the House.
Victim...
My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary is today laying before Parliament the 2010-11 annual report of the appointed person under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. The appointed person is an independent person ...
Today is the launch of a consultation on the “Strategy for the Secure Estate for Children and Young People for England and Wales”.
This is a joint publication between the Ministry of Justice...
My hon. friend the Minister for the Armed Forces and I wish to make the latest of our quarterly statements to the House with details of the inquests of service personnel who have died overseas. As always, we ...
Listed below are the names of the special advisers in post at 19 July 2011, including each special adviser’s pay band, and actual salary where this is £58,200 or higher, together with details of the...
On 7 March the Government announced plans to introduce temporary airspace restrictions in the south-east of England during the London Olympic and Paralympic games to help protect key games locations from potential...
The coalition’s programme for government includes a commitment to
“establish a process similar to the Calman Commission for the Welsh Assembly”
and the Government’s proposals...
My noble Friend, the Under-Secretary of State, responsible for Welfare Reform, Lord Freud of Eastry, has made the following statement:
Later today, the Government will publish a consultation paper on proposals...
I am pleased to be able to publish later today the Government’s consultation document “Workplace Pension Reform—Completing the Legislative Framework for Automatic Enrolment”, and to announce...
Routine road maintenance on the A38 in the Glynn Valley between Turfdown Cross and the junction with the A390 at Dobwalls is due to take place between the nights of Sunday 24 and Thursday 28 July inclusive.
Routine road maintenance on the A38 in the Glynn Valley between Turfdown Cross and the junction with the A390 at Dobwalls is due to take place between the nights of Sunday 24 and Thursday 28 July inclusive.
HM Revenue & Customs is reminding students that they may not have to pay tax on the money they make from summer jobs.
Two new funds totalling £14 million are being made available to the voluntary sector to empower communities to take action against crime and antisocial behaviour, Crime Prevention Minister Baroness ...
Business Secretary Vince Cable has today toured Alexandra Dock where Siemens plans to build an £80 million wind turbine factory which will create 700 jobs.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has today published a discussion document proposing a toughening of its current Civil Investigation of Fraud procedures. The document proposes a Contractual Disclosure Facility...
The Government has welcomed Simon Hughes’s report on improving access to education, which was published today.
Routine road maintenance on the A38 in the Glynn Valley between Turfdown Cross and the junction with the A390 at Dobwalls is due to take place between the nights of Sunday 24 and Thursday 28 July inclusive.
HM Revenue & Customs is reminding students that they may not have to pay tax on the money they make from summer jobs.
Two new funds totalling £14 million are being made available to the voluntary sector to empower communities to take action against crime and antisocial behaviour, Crime Prevention Minister Baroness ...
Business Secretary Vince Cable has today toured Alexandra Dock where Siemens plans to build an £80 million wind turbine factory which will create 700 jobs.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has today published a discussion document proposing a toughening of its current Civil Investigation of Fraud procedures. The document proposes a Contractual Disclosure Facility...
The Government has welcomed Simon Hughes’s report on improving access to education, which was published today.
The Government has welcomed Simon Hughes’s report on improving access to education, which was published today.