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Economic Potential Key To Regeneration - UK PM
Friday, 30 November 2007, 10:45 am | UK Government
"Our aim is to help create thriving communities with new homes, new jobs and a better environment. And we know that the starting point - indeed the fundamental precondition - must be to unlock the Gateway's economic potential." More >>
British PM Pledges Extra Help For Veterans
Friday, 30 November 2007, 10:45 am | UK Government
Six sites will offer access to mental health clinicians for an initial period of two years, while fast-track NHS assistance will be provided for all veterans of the armed forces who have developed health issues as a result of their military service. More >>
UK Government Boost To Veterans Healthcare
Friday, 30 November 2007, 10:44 am | UK Government
Health Secretary Alan Johnson and Veterans Minister Derek Twigg, today announced major improvements to the support available to Armed Forces veterans who have developed health problems as a result of their military service. More >>
No. 10 Afternoon Press Briefing From 28 Nov 2007
Thursday, 29 November 2007, 11:47 pm | UK Government
Briefing from the British Prime Minister's Spokesman on: EU/Africa summit, Sudan, donations and binge drinking. "The key thing would be the review of the licensing laws, which would be issued in the New Year." More >>
No. 10 Morning Press Briefing From 28 Nov 2007
Thursday, 29 November 2007, 9:20 am | UK Government
Briefing from the British Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Pakistan, Party Funding and Sudan. "I welcome the decision by President Musharraf to step down formally as Chief of Pakistan's Army". More >>
Prime Minister's Questions - 28 November 2007
Thursday, 29 November 2007, 9:15 am | UK Government
The armed forces, education, alcohol and capital gains tax were on the agenda at today's PMQs. The Prime Minister also took questions on apprenticeships and climate change. More >>
UK Welcomes EU Ban On Cat And Dog Fur Trade
Wednesday, 28 November 2007, 7:58 am | UK Government
"I am very pleased that we have achieved such a positive result. This EU-wide ban on cat and dog fur products is a significant step towards stamping out this disgusting trade once and for all. It sets a precedent and is an example to the rest of the ... More >>
Praise For UK Troops Rebuilding Afghanistan
Wednesday, 28 November 2007, 7:56 am | UK Government
The Chief of the Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup, flew in to Southern Afghanistan yesterday to see at first hand the progress British Forces are making and to get an update from the senior commanders in Helmand Province. More >>
Burma: UK Foreign Office Amends Travel Advice
Wednesday, 28 November 2007, 7:55 am | UK Government
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has today amended its Travel Advice for Burma. In light of the stabilising security situation we no longer advise against all but essential travel, however we still include factual information on the present situation, ... More >>
No. 10 Afternoon Press Briefing From 27 Nov 2007
Wednesday, 28 November 2007, 7:43 am | UK Government
Asked if the Prime Minister would allow this teacher to be whipped, the PMS replied that as he had said the Embassy had been in contact, and they had also been in contact with the Sudanese Police Authorities, and the Sudanese Government to clarify the ... More >>
British PM Gordon Brown Confirms Mugabe Decision
Wednesday, 28 November 2007, 7:43 am | UK Government
Speaking to journalists at his monthly press conference, the PM said he stood by his position not to "sit down" with President Mugabe given the "conditions of oppression and repression" in the country. More >>
British PM Outlines Commonwealth Priorities
Tuesday, 27 November 2007, 8:31 am | UK Government
In a written statement to Parliament, the PM said the Commonwealth was a "unique partnership" with a "critical role to play" in meeting global challenges such as climate change, trade, security and Millennium Development Goals (MDG) commitments. More >>
Britain One Of "Great Global Leaders" - British PM
Tuesday, 27 November 2007, 8:31 am | UK Government
In a speech to the Confederation of British Industry in London, Mr Brown said that it was imperative to equip people with the skills and education they need to play a role in a changing economy. More >>
No. 10 Afternoon Press Briefing From 26 Nov 2007
Tuesday, 27 November 2007, 8:30 am | UK Government
Briefing from the British Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Capital gains tax and party funding/David Abrahams. "Put that that meant there would be no change to CGT at all, the PMS said the Prime Minister's words spoke for themselves". More >>
No. 10 Morning Press Briefing From 22 Nov 2007
Friday, 23 November 2007, 3:42 pm | UK Government
Briefing from the British Prime Minister's Spokesman on: CHOGM, data protection, pakistan and football. "The Prime Minister ... spoke to President Musarraf last night, and that the key to this issue was working with President Musarraf". More >>
British PM Calls For Pakistan Democracy
Friday, 23 November 2007, 3:39 pm | UK Government
In a Downing Street statement, Mr Brown said there was "grave concern" about recent developments and that he had discouraged Mr Musharraf from implementing the current state of emergency. More >>
Gordon Brown To Attend Commonwealth Summit
Friday, 23 November 2007, 3:39 pm | UK Government
The PM will attend meetings with leaders from across the Commonwealth community from 23-25 November. The CHOGM conference takes place every two years to discuss global issues and formulate collective policies and initiatives. More >>
No. 10 Afternoon Press Briefing From 21 Nov 2007
Friday, 23 November 2007, 12:48 pm | UK Government
Briefing from the British Prime Minister's Spokesman on: HMRC, Commonwealth, Counter Terrorism and Misc. "The Prime Minister thought the Commonwealth was a good network, which brought together a unique and diverse group of countries". More >>
UK Armed Forces Manning Figures Released Today
Thursday, 22 November 2007, 11:30 pm | UK Government
The publication today of the Ministry of Defence's latest Armed Forces manning figures shows that the UK Armed Forces are currently at 96.3 per cent full time trained strength. More >>
UK & Singapore Sign Landmark Air Services Deal
Thursday, 22 November 2007, 12:42 pm | UK Government
It is the first agreement that gives unfettered access to the London-US market to a non-EU or US airline. It applies state aid rules to ensure fair competition on both sides. More >>
