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UK's Malloch-Brown On Int'l Day Against Torture
Friday, 27 June 2008, 6:12 am | UK Government
"On the International Day Against Torture I reiterate the UK's fundamental opposition to torture. We ... campaign for wider ratification of the Convention Against Torture and its Optional Protocol and the eradication of this abhorrent practice." More >>
Airbus A400M: New RAF Transport Aircraft Unveiled
Friday, 27 June 2008, 6:07 am | UK Government
"The A400M will be the RAF's transport aircraft for the 21st century. Capable of carrying a mixture of troops, equipment, vehicles & helicopters to the heart of operations these aircraft will be the backbone of support to our troops." - UK MoD. More >>
UK Prime Minister's Questions, 25 June 2008
Thursday, 26 June 2008, 8:29 pm | UK Government
Zimbabwe, Energy Prices and the NHS were on the agenda at today's PMQs. The PM also took questions on Child Poverty, Trade Union Laws, Crime, IRA, Immigration, Education, Free bus travel, Railway, Seaside resorts, Organ donations and the Gurkhas. More >>
Royal Revulsion: Mugabe's Knighthood Annulled
Thursday, 26 June 2008, 8:31 am | UK Government
Her Majesty The Queen has approved that the appointment of President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe to be an honorary Knight Grand Cross in the Civil Division of The Most Honourable Order of Bath be cancelled. This action has been taken as a mark of revulsion. More >>
Tough New Rules For Short-Term Visitors To The UK
Wednesday, 25 June 2008, 10:58 pm | UK Government
"We want the UK to stay open and attractive for both business and visitors. But at the same time we are determined to deliver a system of border security which is among the most secure in the world." -- UK Border and Immigration Minister Liam Byrne. More >>
No. 10 Morning Press Briefing From 24 June 2008
Wednesday, 25 June 2008, 4:32 am | UK Government
Asked what the current situation was in regards to Zimbabwe, the PMS said that we had had a very strong statement from the UN Security Council last night, with the Security Council united in condemning the actions of the Government of Zimbabwe. More >>
Zimbabwe Election Not Possible, Agrees UK Govt.
Tuesday, 24 June 2008, 7:22 am | UK Government
Speaking to journalists David Miliband said that the latest "state-sponsored violence" had made talk of a viable election "farcical". The African nation was now at a "critical moment" in its move to establish a democratic process More >>
Gordon Brown's Speech On EU Council (23 June 2008)
Tuesday, 24 June 2008, 12:38 am | UK Government
The UK Prime Minister has delivered an oral statement to Parliament on the EU Council meeting that took place in Brussels on 19 and 20 June. The PM said that rising oil and food prices and the credit crunch were high on the agenda at the summit. More >>
No. 10 Morning Press Briefing From 23 June 2008
Tuesday, 24 June 2008, 12:32 am | UK Government
Asked if the PM was disappointed Morgan Tsvangirai had decided to pull out, the PMS replied that what the PM was disappointed about was the scale of intimidation and violence in Zimbabwe, which had limited Morgan Tsvangirai's ability to campaign. More >>
Zimbabwe: David Miliband On Tsvangirai Withdrawal
Monday, 23 June 2008, 1:11 pm | UK Government
"We have reached an absolutely critical moment in the drive by the people of Zimbabwe to rid themselves of the tyrannical rule of Robert Mugabe. He and his thugs have made an election impossible and so now we face a critical crisis." - David Miliband More >>
Jeddah Oil Summit: UK Prime Minister's Energy Plan
Monday, 23 June 2008, 9:19 am | UK Government
Gordon Brown called for greater transparency in the provision on data on supply and demand and in return pledged that the UK would do more to exploit the estimated 25 billion barrels of oil reserves still available in North Sea fields. More >>
UK Calls For "New Deal" With Oil Producers
Sunday, 22 June 2008, 7:53 am | UK Government
"...everybody knows that underlying what has happened to the oil price is [that] demand is ahead of supply and you've got to do something about that. Global change is the dominant force in that." -- Gordon Brown, PM. More >>
UK Police Get £18m Cash Boost From Seized Assets
Thursday, 19 June 2008, 11:41 pm | UK Government
Police forces across England and Wales and front line agencies will receive an £18 million cash boost from assets seized between 1 Jan & 31 Mar 2008. Seizing criminal assets delivers a wide range of benefits including depriving criminals of capital. More >>
Speech: Chancellor Of The Exchequer, 18 June 2008
Thursday, 19 June 2008, 10:20 pm | UK Government
UK productivity, living standards and growth have risen over the last decade. But this new interdependent world brings risks. The twin global shocks of rising commodity prices and the credit crunch have led to growth forecasts being halved. More >>
Local Immigration Teams To Be Introduced Across UK
Thursday, 19 June 2008, 10:07 pm | UK Government
The Government's plans set a clear focus for UK Border Agency's work in Britain to target removal from the UK of the most harmful people first. This will be achieved through a raft of measures including automatic deportation for serious offenders. More >>
UK And France Press For Burmese Democratic Reform
Thursday, 19 June 2008, 9:34 pm | UK Government
Gordon Brown and French President Nicolas Sarkozy have released an open letter to Burmese pro-democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi. The two leaders praised Aung San Suu Kyi for her courage and dedication to the Burmese people. More >>
UK: Reports Of A Gaza Ceasefire Welcomed
Thursday, 19 June 2008, 7:05 am | UK Government
"We hope that the militant groups now fulfil their commitment to stop firing rockets into Israel, and that Israel will ease restrictions on Gaza as it has pledged, ensuring that important humanitarian aid and supplies can get through." More >>
No. 10 Afternoon Press Briefing From 16 June 2008
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 7:49 am | UK Government
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Security and Liberty Speech, Iran, President Bush, Europe, alcohol and fuel strike. "Asked what proportion of the meeting was on Iran, the PMS replied that he was not going to get into proportions". More >>
Security & Liberty Can Be Protected - Gordon Brown
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 7:43 am | UK Government
"Individual rights can be strengthened with use of CCTV, DNA, ID & extension of pre-charge detention. The challenge for the Government and for society is to achieve a settlement that ensures both our tradition of liberty and our need for security." More >>
UK's PM Gordon Brown Praises African Forest Fund
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 7:39 am | UK Government
Gordon Brown has offered his support to a new fund aimed at preserving one of the world's last remaining ancient forests. The PM said that the work of the Congo Basin Forest Fund "will be one of our most effective brakes on climate change". More >>
