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Britain is open for business and ready to welcome visitors
Just before the traditional opening weekend of the tourism season the Prime Minister, Tony Blair, assured visitors that they will find a warm welcome and plenty to see and do across the UK.
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New Deal extended to offer help to partners of unemployed people
Nearly half a million more unemployed people will be able to join the New Deal as the programme is expanded to partners of those claiming Income Support, Incapacity Benefit, Invalid Care Allowance and Severe Disablement Allowance.
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New medical school places for tomorrow's doctors
The Government has announced the establishment of two new medical schools and 1033 new medical school places, to train tomorrow's doctors.
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Prime Minister's Comments on Foot and Mouth during Speech to the BCC
The Prime Minister has sent out a clear message to those wanting to visit the countryside - come and enjoy the many tourist attractions because Britain is still very much open for business.
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Radical new blueprint of care for older people
A National Service Framework will improve NHS care for older people and will be backed by £120 million to refurbish Nightingale Wards.
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New deal initiative: 5,000 new job opportunities in IT
The Chancellor Gordon Brown has announced a new joint initiative involving the New Deal and the private sector to create 5,000 new job opportunities in IT.
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Government response to the joint report into train protection
The Government today welcomed the publication by the Health and Safety Commission of the joint inquiry report by Lord Cullen and Professor Uff into train protection systems.
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Blair praises excellence in childcare and nursery education
The Prime Minister has announced 'Investors in Children' - a national star scheme that will rate nurseries and childcare providers on the facilities and quality of service they offer to parents.
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