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Lift-Off For UK Ministry Of Defence Satellite
Friday, 16 November 2007, 10:24 am | UK Government
The Skynet 5b communications satellite will beam signals between UK and British forces deployed around the world. With its world beating antennae technology, greater power and data rates, the satellite, will provide a significant boost to operational capability ... More >>
World First Climate Change Bill Published In UK
Friday, 16 November 2007, 10:23 am | UK Government
The Climate Change Bill, the first of its kind in the world, sets out a framework that will put Britain on the path to become a low-carbon economy, with clear, legally binding targets to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by at least 60 per cent by 2050, ... More >>
UK Army Snipers Get New Longer Range Rifles
Thursday, 15 November 2007, 11:35 am | UK Government
All-weather new advanced day and night sights will mean snipers can operate round the clock in difficult conditions, and laser technology will allow distant targets to be accurately located. More >>
UK Web Auction Sites To Highlight Consumer Rights
Thursday, 15 November 2007, 11:33 am | UK Government
Online auction sites eBay, eBid, CQout, QXL and Tazbar will now include advice and links on their sites to inform consumers of their rights under the Distant Selling Regulations (DSRs). More >>
H5N1 Update: Precautionary Culling At 4 More Sites
Thursday, 15 November 2007, 11:33 am | UK Government
This action is in line with our contingency plans and takes into account the level of assessed risk at this early stage in the outbreak. In addition, some general licences to address immediate welfare issues in the area covered by the zones are being issued ... More >>
UK And Antigua Sign Air Services Agreement
Thursday, 15 November 2007, 11:32 am | UK Government
The agreement, which comes into effect today, updates the previous agreement of 1985 and was signed in the House of Commons by Aviation Minister Jim Fitzpatrick and the Antiguan Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Harold Lovell. More >>
Women Drivers Vs. Caught Out In Severe Weather
Thursday, 15 November 2007, 11:31 am | UK Government
Women drivers are more likely to take advice from the Highways Agency and the Met Office and less likely to get caught out by the weather, according to newly published research. More >>
Sri Lanka: UK Foreign Office Amends Travel Advice
Thursday, 15 November 2007, 11:31 am | UK Government
"We advise against all travel to Yala National Park. Since October 2007 there have been a number of incidents there and it is currenty closed due to security concerns. See the Terrorism and Local Travel sections of this advice for more details." More >>
No. 10 Morning Press Briefing From 14 Nov 2007
Thursday, 15 November 2007, 10:17 am | UK Government
Briefing from the British Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Security, E-Borders, Pakistan, British Footballers and Middle East Envoy. "Asked if the Prime Minister had full confidence in his Security Minister to make his own statements and judgements..." More >>
First duty is to protect the British people - PM
Thursday, 15 November 2007, 10:16 am | UK Government
"My first duty is to protect the British people and our national security. There is no greater priority, no more important responsibility than the safety of all our citizens. More >>
Middle East Peace Conference "Unique Opportunity"
Thursday, 15 November 2007, 10:14 am | UK Government
Mr Brown said he hoped to see a framework document on a two-state solution drawn up and reiterated a pledge to provide a $500 million aid package to Palestine tied to progress on security issues. More >>
Gordon Brown Reveals Border Agency Details
Thursday, 15 November 2007, 10:07 am | UK Government
The Prime Minister has given details of the new UK Border Agency in a statement to Parliament today. Speaking to MPs following his regular Prime Minister's Questions, Mr Brown listed the findings of a border review, released today, commissioned in ... More >>
British Prime Minister Outlines Security Measures
Thursday, 15 November 2007, 10:03 am | UK Government
Speaking to MPs following the regular Prime Minister's Questions session, Mr Brown said the Government would focus on how to "root out terrrorism" and how to "strengthen communities" to prevent extremism gaining a foothold. More >>
No. 10 Morning Press Briefing From 13 Nov 2007
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 8:31 am | UK Government
Briefing from the British Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Immigration, General Musharraf, Jack Dromey and Alcohol. "Asked if the Prime Minister had full confidence in the Home Secretary, the PMS said yes." More >>
No. 10 Afternoon Press Briefing From 12 Nov 2007
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 8:31 am | UK Government
Briefing from the British Prime Minister's Spokesman on: PM's Lord Mayor's Banquet speech, Landmines and Pakistan. "The Prime Minister's Spokesman began the briefing by talking Lobby through the speech the PM would be making at the Lord Mayor's Banquet ... More >>
Gordon Brown Praises British Entrepreneurs
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 8:24 am | UK Government
Speaking to guests at the event in London this afternoon, the PM said that all young people "have something to offer" and that Britain was in the midst of creating the "most entrepreneurial generation we've ever had". More >>
British PM Outlines UK Foreign Policy Priorities
Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 11:25 am | UK Government
In 1989 the old world order dominated by the Cold War came to an end. But how quickly events have disproved those who celebrated the end of the Cold War as 'the end of history'. From Bosnia to Darfur, Rwanda to Afghanistan we have seen a level of disorder ... More >>
Iran Diplomacy Must Be Stepped Up - British PM
Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 9:47 am | UK Government
In an interview with Sky News yesterday, the Prime Minister said that talks with Iran were "bearing some success" and that sanctions against the country were "having some effect". The PM said that cooperation across the EU, as well as with the US, ... More >>
UK And Hungary Pledge Cooperation
Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 9:45 am | UK Government
In a joint statement, Gordon Brown and Hungarian PM Ferenc Gyurcsány said the EU had the opportunity to become a "truly global player" with the signing of the EU Treaty. Mr Brown welcomed his counterpart to Downing Street today for bilateral talks. More >>
No. 10 Morning Press Briefing from 12 Nov 2007
Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 9:44 am | UK Government
Briefing from the British Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Lord Mayor's Banquet Speech, Rape Conviction Rate, Slogans, Detention Without Charge, Chiefs' Pay, Ed Balls, Ian Blair and Embryology Bill. More >>
