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Gordon Brown Welcomes Romanian Prime Minister
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 7:48 am | UK Government
Gordon Brown has welcomed Romanian PM Calin Popescu-Tariceanu to Downing Street. Speaking to journalists after the bilateral talks, Mr Brown said discussions had centred on the upcoming EU Council and on formulating a coordinated EU approach to ... More >>
No. 10 Morning Press Briefing From 5 Dec 2007
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 7:38 am | UK Government
Briefing from the British Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Romanian Prime Minister, housing market and Lord Ashdown. "Asked if there would be much on migration, the PMS said he would not expect too much on that front." More >>
UK Cancer Campaign Celebrates The "Joy Of Living"
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 7:35 am | UK Government
Named after their founder, Maggie Keswick Jencks, the day-care centres provide people living with cancer, and their family and friends, emotional and psychological support. Psychologists and oncology-trained professionals staff the centres to provide a variety ... More >>
UK PM Sees Chance For Climate Change Agreement
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 7:33 am | UK Government
There was momentum at the summit for establishing a multi-national agreement, including the United States, to reduce carbon emissions and tackle global warming. The UK and Europe have taken the lead by pledging cuts of 20 to 30 percent by 2020 and by up ... More >>
UK Economic Stability "Will Be Maintained" - Brown
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 7:29 am | UK Government
Speaking in Birmingham earlier today, Mr Brown said the strength of the British economy meant the Government was able to guarantee the savings of Northern Rock investors. More >>
Public Funds Will Be Protected - British PM
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 7:28 am | UK Government
Northern Rock, a leading mortgage lender, foundered in September due to the global credit crunch - the sudden slowdown in income caused by debtors, particularly high-risk mortgage borrowers in the US "subprime" market, defaulting on their repayments. More >>
No. 10 Afternoon Press Briefing From 4 Dec 2007
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 7:26 am | UK Government
Briefing from the British Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Programme for international student assessment, Iraq hostages video, US report re Iran, party funding and Nimrod report. More >>
PM Backs "Groundbreaking" Medical Research Centre
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 7:23 am | UK Government
"By taking groundbreaking scientific discoveries right through to treatment, I expect that the 1,500 staff who will be part of this project will develop many of the cures, vaccines and drugs from which the NHS and its patients will benefit in years to come." More >>
UK Prime Minister's Questions - 5 December 2007
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 7:21 am | UK Government
Defence, political funding and health were on the agenda at today's PMQs. The Prime Minister also took questions on climate change, Northern Rock and housing. More >>
No. 10 Morning Press Briefing From 4 Dec 2007
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 7:03 am | UK Government
Briefing from the British Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Cabinet, party funding, Iran, defence spending, temporary workers regulations, Kosovo and Russian elections. More >>
No. 10 Afternoon Press Briefing From 3 Dec 2007
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 6:58 am | UK Government
Briefing from the British Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Party Funding. "The Prime Minister said in his letter to Commander Mawer, it was important that the police were able to proceed with their inquiries." More >>
9-to-5 In Decline As Workers Embrace Flexibity
Tuesday, 4 December 2007, 12:05 pm | UK Government
Flexibility and being able to balance work with family and leisure time are becoming prized job benefits in the British workplace, with employers eager to offer more tailor-made, flexible working to secure and retain loyal employees. More >>
No. 10 Morning Press Briefing From 3 Dec 2007
Tuesday, 4 December 2007, 7:11 am | UK Government
Briefing from the British Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Sudan, Russia, Flood Heroes, Reception, Child Poverty, Afghanistan, Lord Ashdown, EU African Summit And Misc. More >>
UK Foreign Secretary Statement On Gillian Gibbons
Monday, 3 December 2007, 10:48 pm | UK Government
The Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, said: "I was very pleased to be called this morning by the Sudanese Acting Foreign Minister to be told of Gillian Gibbons' pardon. I welcome President al-Bashir's intervention, which has ended this episode. More >>
British PM "Delighted" At Sudan Teacher's Pardon
Monday, 3 December 2007, 10:35 pm | UK Government
Gordon Brown has praised the work of Lord Ahmed and Baroness Warsi in securing the freedom of teacher Gillian Gibbons. Mrs Gibbons was jailed for 15 days by a court in Sudan for allowing a child in her class to name a teddy bear Muhammad. More >>
Belfast: 40 Kayakers Rescued, Five Still Missing
Sunday, 2 December 2007, 9:57 am | UK Government
Currently there are five kayakers still unaccounted for and the Irish Coastguard have tasked Rescue Helicopter 116 to aid in the search. Kinloss ARCC (Air Rescue Coordination Centre) have also scrambled Rescue Helicopter 177 to the scene. More >>
No. 10 Afternoon Press Briefing From 29 Nov 2007
Saturday, 1 December 2007, 12:42 pm | UK Government
Briefing from the British Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Sudan, Leeds magistrates, European reform treaty, northern rock, UK economy, HMRC and donations. More >>
Tackling AIDS A "Key Priority" - PM Gordon Brown
Saturday, 1 December 2007, 10:54 am | UK Government
Mr Brown highlighted a £19 million TV campaign in South Africa, and a £40 million campaign in Kenya, that will raise awareness and encourage responsible sexual health behaviour. More >>
No. 10 Morning Press Briefing From 30 Nov 2007
Saturday, 1 December 2007, 10:53 am | UK Government
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Party funding and Sudan. "The Prime Minister would have set out our concerns and also the fact that we were doing all we could to ensure her release". More >>
No. 10 Morning Press Briefing From 29 Nov 2007
Friday, 30 November 2007, 10:47 am | UK Government
Briefing from the British Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Sudan/Gillian Gibbons and Funding. "The Prime Minister, who was taking a close interest in this situation, had spoken to Ms Gibbons' family that morning." More >>
