Links – Government Agencies

COI Communications

Features all government press releases.

www.coi.gov.uk

Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform

This site has a section on small businesses with good statistical information.

www.berr.gov.uk

Department for Transport

Set up to provide a stronger focus on delivering the Government’s transport strategy.

www.dft.gov.uk

Department of Education and Skills

Information and advice on how to achieve your potential through learning.

www.dfes.gov.uk

Department of Work and Pensions

Responsible for the Government’s welfare reform agenda.

www.dwp.gov.uk

Food Standards Agency

Government Agency protecting the public’s health and consumer interests in relation to food.

www.food.gov.uk/cleanup

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Latest news and briefing papers about foreign policy.

www.fco.gov.uk

Foresight Knowledge Pool

Looks at possible future needs, opportunities and threats and builds bridges between business, science and government.

www.foresight.gov.uk

Government Search Facility

Search for topics throughout all Government websites.

www.open.gov.uk
www.direct.gov.uk

HM Treasury

Information about the UK economy, including comparisons of independent forecasts and general economic indicators.

www.hm-treasury.gov.uk

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Responsible for policy on housing, planning, regional and local government and the fire service. Also takes responsibility for the Social Exclusion Unit, the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit and the Government Offices for the Regions.

www.odpm.gov.uk