Government Links: National and International
Key Links
- A-Z of Central Government - Lists central government departments, executive agencies and non-departmental public bodies.
- Directgov - Central point for all Government information (formerly UK Online).
- Government News Network - Issues government news releases and media information.
- Governments on the World Wide Web - Gateway to official and third-party information about governments world-wide on the web.
- Internet for Government - A 'teach-yourself' tutorial on Internet information skills for those studying government.
- SourceUK - An online portal for news and information about all UK Governments and wider public sector departments.
- South East Regional Assembly - Addresses regional issues such as sustainable development, social inclusion, health and education.
- Worldwide directory of government contacts - Embassies, central and regional government worldwide.
Devolved Legislative Authorities
European Union
- Euro - HM Treasury web site about the Euro.
- Europa -Main official European Union website.
- Europarl - Lists UK MEPs by region, with links to other information about the European Parliament.
- European Commission - Representation in the UK.
- European Parliament - Official website of the European Parliament.
UK National Government
- 10 Downing Street - Website of the historic home and office of the British Prime Minister.
- Audit Commission - Independent public body responsible for ensuring that public money is spent economically, efficiently, and effectively.
- Charity Commission - Regulator and registrar for charities in England and Wales.
- Department for Communities and Local Government - Promotes community cohesion and equality, and is responsible for housing, urban regeneration, planning and local government.
- Department for Culture, Media and Sport - Aims to improve quality of life through cultural and sporting activities.
- Department for Education and Skills - Established with the purpose of creating opportunity, releasing potential and achieving excellence for all.
- Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs - Responsible for all aspects of the environment, farming, food production and rural policy.
- Department for Transport - Oversees the delivery of a reliable, safe and secure transport system that responds efficiently to the needs of individuals and business whilst safeguarding our environment.
- Department for Work and Pensions - Responsible for the government's welfare reform agenda.
- Department of Health - Provides health and social care policy, guidance and publications.
- Department of Trade and Industry - Works with business, employees, and consumers to drive up UK productivity and competitiveness.
- Foreign and Commonwealth Office - Works for the United Kingdom's interests in a safe, just and prosperous world.
- Highways Agency - Responsible for looking after England's motorways and trunk roads.
- HM Revenue and Customs - Responsible for collecting the bulk of tax revenue, as well as paying Tax Credits and Child Benefits, and strengthening the UK's frontiers. Formed following merger of HM Customs and Excise and Inland Revenue.
- HM Treasury - Responsible for formulating and implementing the Government's financial and economic policy.
- Home Office - Deals with issues relating to community, race, crime, policing, justice, victims, drugs, terrorism, immigration, nationality, passports and visas.
- Office for Standards in Education - Responsible for the inspection of all schools, local education authorities, teacher training institutions and youth work in England.
- Office of Fair Trading - Plays a leading role in promoting and protecting consumer interests throughout the UK, while ensuring that businesses are fair and competitive.
- Office of Public Sector Information - Provides a wide range of services to the public, information industry, government and the wider public sector relating to finding, using, sharing and trading information. Formerly known as Her Majesty's Stationery Office (HMSO).
- United Kingdom Parliament - Information about the United Kingdom Parliament, the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
- Valuation Office - Responsible for council tax valuation lists, provides valuation services and advices ministers on property valuation matters.
Tools for finding UK Government Publications
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