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Gordon Brown Attends Remembrance Day Service
Monday, 12 November 2007, 10:18 am | UK Government
The ceremony, which was first introduced in 1921, is held on the Sunday closest to 11 November every year. People gather to pay respect to those who lost their lives defending others and a two-minute silence is observed at 11:00 GMT. More >>
UK Prime Minister "In Awe" Of Wartime Heroes
Monday, 12 November 2007, 10:17 am | UK Government
In an article for the Telegraph newspaper, the PM paid tribute to servicemen and women who have shown "devotion to duty" throughout numerous conflicts, including David Hicks, of the Royal Anglian regiment, who died in Afghanistan in August. More >>
Offsetting Projects To Create Jobs, Cut Emissions
Friday, 9 November 2007, 12:34 pm | UK Government
Using rice husks to generate heat and electricity in Thailand, turning human sewage in Manila into clean electricity and creating power from pig waste are among the ways the UK will offset its carbon dioxide emissions from air travel, it has been ... More >>
No. 10 Afternoon Press Briefing From 7 Nov 2007
Friday, 9 November 2007, 12:08 pm | UK Government
Briefing from the British Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Pakistan, Bank of England Governor, 56 Days, Coroner's Legislation and Home Secretary. In relation to the situation in Pakistan, the Prime Minister was keeping a keen interest in the situation. More >>
No. 10 Morning Press Briefing From 8 Nov 2007
Friday, 9 November 2007, 6:50 am | UK Government
Briefing from the British Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Inheritance Tax, Defence Spending and the President of the Czech Republic... Asked if there would be any papers released today relating to Inheritance Tax, the Prime Minister's Spokesman replied ... More >>
Britain, France Pledge Secure Borders Cooperation
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 11:58 pm | UK Government
At a joint press conference in Paris the Minister of State for Borders and Immigration, Liam Byrne, reiterated his pledge to work closely with his French ally and fellow immigration Minister Brice Hortefeux in tackling illegal immigration into the UK. More >>
UK Govt Warns Pilgrims Of Rogue Travel Agents
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 11:50 pm | UK Government
The Government wants British pilgrims to be aware that they have legal rights under the Package Travel Regulations and may be eligible for compensation if a tour operator has failed to honour its contractual obligations. More >>
British PM Gordon Brown Receives King Of Jordan
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 3:25 pm | UK Government
The leaders discussed issues including education for all and themes relating to the Middle East. King Abdullah's father, King Hussein, was a key player in normalisation of relations with Israel that culminated in a peace treaty in 1994. More >>
Amended Double Taxation Convention: New Zealand
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 9:39 am | UK Government
A Protocol amending the exchange of information within the United Kingdom's (UK) Double Taxation Convention with New Zealand was signed in London today. The Protocol was signed by Rt Hon Jane Kennedy MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury and the ... More >>
No. 10 Afternoon Press Briefing From 7 Nov 2007
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 9:38 am | UK Government
Briefing from the British Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Lord Drayson, Counter-Terrorism, Bank of England, Inheritance Tax, Jobs and Flexible Working... The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) began by telling the assembled press that Lord Drayson would be taking ... More >>
UK Drug Smugglers Aged 16 & 19 Arrested In Ghana
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 7:58 am | UK Government
Two London based teenagers are in the custody of Ghanaian authorities, having been arrested at Accra Airport on 2 November en route for London Gatwick in connection with suspected drug smuggling into the UK. More >>
FMD Update: New EU Decision On UK Exports
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 7:55 am | UK Government
Defra confirmed today that the EU Commission and Member States have agreed a new decision which will allow the relaxation of current Foot and Mouth Disease export restrictions on meat and meat products. More >>
UK Government Lays Down Reform Programme
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 7:54 am | UK Government
Education, housing, health and the environment topped the bill in the Queen's traditional annual address at the State Opening of Parliament. Details of a string of reforms in other areas were also released today. More >>
No. 10 Morning Press Briefing From 05 Nov 2007
Tuesday, 6 November 2007, 10:06 am | UK Government
Asked whether the Prime Minister had had any contact with Commonwealth leaders on the subject since his telephone conversation with General Musharraf on Thursday and did he have any concerns about the situation, the PMS replied that clearly there ... More >>
UK Concern Over Pakistan State Of Emergency
Sunday, 4 November 2007, 11:41 am | UK Government
"All friends of Pakistan will be concerned by the turn of events today. We recognise the threat to peace and security faced by the country, but its future rests on harnessing the power of democracy and the rule of law to achieve the goals of stability, development ... More >>
British PM Outlines New UK Entry Measures
Thursday, 1 November 2007, 7:31 am | UK Government
Speaking on the GMTV programme this morning, the PM said that a points based system would be introduced to ensure that only skilled workers were able to come to the UK from outside the European Union. More >>
UK And Saudi Arabia To Boost Cooperation
Thursday, 1 November 2007, 7:29 am | UK Government
Representatives from the two countries signed a number of bilateral agreements, including a technical and vocational memorandum and an accord on double taxation. More >>
British PM Aims For "World Class" Education For UK
Wednesday, 31 October 2007, 11:01 pm | UK Government
The British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has set out his vision for education in a speech at the University of Greenwich this morning. The PM said that the UK's ambition should be a "world-class" education system, settling no more for "second best". More >>
Managing Risks Is An Essential Part Of Childhood
Wednesday, 31 October 2007, 9:09 pm | UK Government
Judith Hackitt, Chair of UK's Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has sent out a clear message to those who hide behind so called health and safety rules to stop children from enjoying a normal childhood. More >>
No. 10 Morning Press Briefing From 30 Oct 2007
Wednesday, 31 October 2007, 8:51 pm | UK Government
For the first time the Government had given an indication of what Bills were being considered and what the likely content of those Bills would be, in advance of the actual Queen's speech next week. More >>
