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United Kingdom: Queen's New Year Honours List 2008
Monday, 31 December 2007, 8:01 am | UK Government
834 candidates have been selected at MBE and OBE level. 599 at MBE; 235 at OBE. There are 378 successful women candidates in the list, including 6 Dames, 32 CBEs and 4 CBs. This is the first Honours List recommended by Prime Minister Gordon Brown. More >>
British PM Urges Pakistan On To Democratic Future
Saturday, 29 December 2007, 5:24 am | UK Government
"The international community is united in its outrage and determination that those who stoop to such tactics shall not prevail. I therefore encouraged President Musharraf to stick to the course he has outlined to build democracy and stability in Pakistan." More >>
British Foreign Sec On The Death Of Benazir Bhutto
Friday, 28 December 2007, 9:43 am | UK Government
"I am deeply shocked by news of the latest attack in Rawalpindi which has claimed the life of Benazir Bhutto and killed at least 15 other people. My thoughts and sincere condolences go to Ms Bhutto's family at this terrible time..." More >>
British PM Pays Tribute To "Courageous" Bhutto
Friday, 28 December 2007, 6:51 am | UK Government
The Prime Minister has said that "cowards afraid of democracy" assassinated Benazir Bhutto earlier today. Ms Bhutto was killed in a terrorist attack on her convey as it prepared to leave an election rally in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. More >>
Look Back At The PM Gordon Brown's Year 2007
Tuesday, 25 December 2007, 6:21 am | UK Government
Gordon Brown arrived at Number 10 as Prime Minister on 27 June 2007 and promised to do his utmost for the nation. On his second day in office, Mr Brown announced some major changes to Government departments and also appointed his new cabinet. More >>
Whaling "Unacceptably Cruel" - Gordon Brown, PM
Saturday, 22 December 2007, 7:38 am | UK Government
Many coastal communities, including those in developing countries, can profit from tourist income generated by a well-regulated whale watching industry. The current and future benefits from whale watching far exceed those from killing whales. More >>
British PM Gordon Brown Hails UK's Armed Forces
Saturday, 22 December 2007, 7:08 am | UK Government
Mr Brown said that Britain owed a "special debt of gratitude" over the Christmas period to armed forces personnel serving their country. The PM said he believed the public were "starting to understand" that progress was being made in Iraq. More >>
British PM Pledges To Work "Tirelessly" On Darfur
Saturday, 22 December 2007, 6:55 am | UK Government
Writing in the Mirror, the PM said that the "real horror" of people fearing rape, abduction and death in Darfur and neighbouring Chad must not be forgotten over the Christmas period. More >>
Britain Unveils Plan To Extend Sea Life Protection
Friday, 21 December 2007, 12:40 pm | UK Government
Nearly 10,000 square kilometres of sea around Britain could get special status to extend protection for marine life under new proposals unveiled today.Seven areas have been earmarked to become the UK's first offshore Special Areas of Conservation. More >>
New UK-France Partnership On Future Guided Weapons
Friday, 21 December 2007, 8:50 am | UK Government
This Partnership is a tangible example of EU cooperation to ensure both the UK's and French armed forces continue to have access to vital technology, and maximises the benefit of investment from the British and French Governments and from industry. More >>
H5N1 Avian Influenza - Restrictions Lifted In UK
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 9:51 am | UK Government
Defra has lifted the remaining disease control restrictions put in place following the outbreak of H5N1 Avian Influenza in Suffolk. Avian influenza is a disease of birds. It can pass to humans via close contact with infected birds. More >>
No. 10 Morning Press Briefing From 18 Dec 2007
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 7:49 am | UK Government
Briefing from the British PM's Spokesman on: Northern Rock & Donations. "Asked why the Govt had extended financial guarantees today, as opposed to any other day, the PMS said that a decision was taken today by the Treasury and Bank of England." More >>
UK Can Weather Financial Crisis - Gordon Brown PM
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 7:48 am | UK Government
"At all times we will take the tough long-term decisions to ensure, in testing times, the stability of the economy. Steering that course of stability is the essential foundation for meeting the long-term challenges of equipping our country for the ... More >>
British PM Hails 75 Years Of BBC World Service
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 7:47 am | UK Government
In a recorded message aired today, the PM praised the broadcaster's "integrity, truth and freedom of speech". The service is the world's best known and most respected voice and is a credit to the whole country, he said. More >>
UK Pledges US$500M Palestine Aid -- British PM
Wednesday, 19 December 2007, 8:20 am | UK Government
Speaking at a Downing Street press conference with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, the PM hailed the seven billion dollars pledged to Palestine at the Paris donors conference that concluded yesterday. More >>
Commendation for Bravery: Civilian Gallantry List
Wednesday, 19 December 2007, 4:42 am | UK Government
The Queen has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards of The Queen's Gallantry Medal and for the publication in The London Gazette of the name of the person shown below as having received an expression of Commendation for Bravery. More >>
No. 10 Afternoon Press Briefing From 17 Dec 2007
Wednesday, 19 December 2007, 4:36 am | UK Government
Briefing from the British PM's Spokesman on: Cabinet, Data Security, Europe, Bank of England, Pre-Charge Detention and Christmas. "Asked if it was a good day to bury bad news, the PMS replied that he did not think there was any suggestion of that." More >>
Border & Immigration: Heathrow Detention Facility
Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 8:52 pm | UK Government
"Removing people from the UK, where they have no legal right to be here, is about fairness and enforcing the rules. The vast majority of detainees pass through short-term holding facilities in just a few hours. More >>
British PM Outlines European Union Priorities
Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 9:02 am | UK Government
Speaking to MPs in Parliament, the Prime Minister said that the EU was now moving to a "new agenda" in order to "meet the challenges of the global era". Institutional reform would not be revisited "in the forseeable future". More >>
No. 10 Morning Press Briefing From 17 Dec 2007
Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 8:56 am | UK Government
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Data Security, Pakistan, Prime Minister's Morale, Tripartite Structure and the Governor of the Bank of England. "The PMS replied that he had not heard any suggestion that anyone would be resigning today." More >>
