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DirectGov
Information on all public services in one place including central government and local councils. Has directories (A - Z of government departments and public bodies and contacts) guide to government (including international and european bodies, the judicial system, political parties, the monarchy), 'Do it Online', newsroom and business sections. Has a Guide to Government and a Central Government A - Z
Parliament
All about Parliament, MPs and Lords, government staff and business, and publications (Bills, Judgements etc.) and records. Find your MP, watch videos from the Commons and the Lords (sometimes live!) and find out about the Law Lords judicial work. Also find out about visiting Parliament and Big Ben and their history. Also Explore Parliament for children and teachers.
Hansard
Verbatim report of proceedings in the House of Commons and the House of Lords including debates, committees, statements and ministerial answers. Also Parliamentary Archives from 1497 - search the Portcullis Catalogue - and publications such as Weekly Information Bulletin and Register of Members Interests.
Official Documents
Search or browse to find free PDFs of official Command Papers and departmentally-sponsored House of Commons Papers (Acts etc) to view online or print out.
Office of Public Sector Information
Search for Legislation online (Acts and Statutory Instruments), the Information Asset Register (InfoRoute) and browse Official Command Papers.
Statute Law Database
Search for primary legislation or brwsoe the indexes. From the Department of Constitutional Affairs.
Info 4 Local
Quick and easy way to search for information for local government from 65 government departments, agencies and public bodies. Also has comprehensive list of links to governmental websites.
London Gazette Online
The official newspaper of record in the UK which contains a wide range of official notices including corporate insolvency and personal bankruptcy notices. The Supplements contain honours and awards, premium bonds, armed forces promotions, and company information. Also has a Historic Archive (pre-1998). Everything, except the last two most recent editions, is freely accessible. Search by name, date or words in text or browse to see results in date order.
10 Downing Street
Information on the Prime Minister's residence including tour of the building, its history and past PMs. Lots on the current PM and government - the PMs office, speeches, statements, broadcasts and films. Also e-Petitions, webchats with ministers, podcasts, Has special site for Young People
Treasury
The Budget, economic policy, data and tools (financial forecasts and indicators, statistics), consultation and legislation, independent reviews and newsroom and speeches. Also information on 11 Downing Street, HM Treasury and its ministers including the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Privy Council Office
Works with Chartered Bodies, Statutory Regulatory Bodies and in Higher Education. Also the final Court of Appeal for a number of Commonwealth countries through its Judicial Council browse through its judgements.
British Monarchy
Information on the work of The Queen in modern society, biographies of the Royal Family, a history of kings and queens through the ages, background on Royal residences and art collections, and coverage of recent Royal events.
BBC Parliament
BBC broadcasts from Parliament. Also has a Bill and Committee tracker and other features.
They Work For You
What your representative(s) in Parliament have been doing and saying. Use this website to contact your MP and to find out all about them - their voting record, their topics of interest, recent appearances in Parliament, number of debates they've spoken in, how many times they've voted in Parliament and their expenses. Similar information for Lords.
Youth Parliament
Aims to give a voice to the young people of the UK between the ages of 11 and 18.
YouGov
Sign up as a YouGov panel member and contribute your views by participating in surveys. Earn real money and the chance to win prizes. The resulting information is used for market research information and public consultation - its often quoted in the media.
Government Funding
Find out about government grants for the community and voluntary sector.
Taglish Essential List
Use this comprehensive web directory to find UK central, and local, government and political parties websites as well as UK universities, UK healthcare providers and world government websites.
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