Acas
Acas aims to improve organisations and working life through
better employment relations
Adjudicators
Office
Investigates complaints about the Inland Revenue
Adult
Learning Inspectorate
Reports on the quality of education and training received by
adult learners and young people in England
Agencies and Public Bodies
Information about Executive Agencies and Non-Departmental
Public Bodies (NDPBs), their purpose, history and organisation
Appeals
Service
Arranges and hears appeals on social security, child support,
vaccine damage, tax credit and compensation recovery
Assets
Recovery Agency
Seeks to restore assets to victims of theft
Association of National Park Authorities
Central organisation of the National Parks in the United Kingdom
Association
of Police Authorities
National voice for police authorities in the United Kingdom
Audit Commission
Ensures public money is used economically, efficiently and effectivelyAudit
Scotland
Investigates public spending in ScotlandAuditor
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Provides information on public spending in Wales |
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Fraud Inspectorate
Investigates Social Security Fraud
Bona Vacantia Division (Treasury Solicitor's Department)
Administers the estates of persons who die intestate without
known kin and collects the assets of dissolved companies and
failed trusts
Boundary
Commission for Scotland
Reviews parliamentary constituencies in Scotland
Boundary
Commission for Wales
Reviews parliamentary constituencies in Wales
Boundary
Committee for England
Reviews local government, local boundaries and local electoral
arrangements in England
British
Monarchy
Official website of the Queen and the British monarchy
British
National Space Centre (BNSC)
Britain's space agency
British
Railways Board
Responsible for non-operational railway land and the British
Transport Police
British
Waterways Board
Maintains Britain's canals and waterways
Business Development Service in Northern Ireland
Provides business advice and support in Northern Ireland
Business
Eye Wales
Provides business advice and support in Wales
Business
Gateway
Point of contact for all publicly funded services to business
in Scotland
Business
Link
Advice and information for new and small businesses |
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Cabinet
Office
Ensures delivery of government policies
Census 1901
The official genealogy site of the 1901 Census for England
and Wales
Census 2001
Full results from the population census carried out in the
UK in 2001
Census
2001 - Scotland
Data on the 2001 census conducted in Scotland
Central
Office of Information
The government's communications division
Central
Science Laboratory
Provides scientific services to agricultural, environmental
and food industries
Charity
Commission
Regulator and registrar for charities in England and Wales
Child
Support Agency
Ensures that parents meet their financial responsibilities
to their children
Civil Service (UK)
Information on the civil service
Companies House
Company registry and information resource
Constitutional
Affairs, Department of
Responsible in government for upholding justice, rights and
democracy
Court
Service
Responsible for running the court system in England and Wales
Countryside Agency
Work towards making life better for people in the
countryside and for people using the countryside
Criminal
Justice System
Information about the Criminal Justice System
Crown
Prosecution Service
Conducts criminal prosecutions and improves the
criminal justice system
Culture,
Media and Sport; Department for
Responsible for culture, media and sport
Customs
and Excise, Her Majesty's
Collects duties and taxes and controls imports and exports
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DCMS
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Defence, Ministry of
Responsible for defending the UK and overseas territories
DEFRA
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Department
for Constitutional Affairs
Responsible in government for upholding justice, rights and
democracy
Department
for Education and Skills (DfES)
Responsible for education and work-based learning
Department
for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Responsible for the environment, food and rural
affairs
Department for International Development
Promotes international development and the reduction of
poverty
Department
for Transport (DfT)
Responsible for transport issues
Department
for Work and Pensions
Responsible for jobs and benefits
Department
of Health
Responsible for all aspects of health
Department
of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Responsible for economic development and UK competitiveness
Deputy Prime
Minister, Office of the
Responsibilities include local government, the
regions and social exclusion
Disability Rights Commission
An independent body, established by Act of Parliament, to eliminate
discrimination against disabled people
Downing
Street, Ten
Information on policy, news and parliamentary speeches
from the Prime Minister's office
Drinking
Water Inspectorate
Regulates public water supplies
Driver
and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
Registers drivers and vehicles and collects vehicle
excise duty
Driving
Standards Agency
Responsible for all driving tests in Great Britain |
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Office of the
Promoting internet access for homes and business
in the UK
Education and Skills, Department for
Responsible for education and work-based learning
Electoral Commission
Monitors electoral law and practice
Employment Tribunals Service
Resolves disputes between employers and employees
over employment rights
Environment Agency
Works to protect and improve the environment
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Department for
Responsible for the environment, food and rural affairs
Equal
Opportunities Commission
Works to remove sex discrimination in Britain
European Ombudsman
Investigates maladministration in European Community bodies
European
Parliament
Information about the European Parliament
European Union
Official website of the European Union
Export Credits Guarantee Department
Provides support for UK exporters |
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FCO
Foreign and Commonwealth Office, responsible for
international relations and foreign affairs
Financial Ombudsman Service
Free and independent service that helps resolve
disputes with financial firms
Financial Services
Authority (FSA)
Regulates financial services in the UK
Fire Service College
Centre of excellence and training for the fire service
Floodline
Flood warning and advice service
Food and Rural Affairs, Department for Environment,
Responsible for the environment, food and rural affairs
Food Standards Agency
Monitors food safety and standards
Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO)
Responsible for international relations and foreign affairs
Forensic Science Service
Provides scientific advice and support to the police
forces in England and Wales
Forestry Commission
Responsible for the protection and growth of Britain's forests
and woodlands FSA
Regulates financial services in the UK
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GCHQ
British intelligence organisation
General Dental Council
Regulates dentists
General
Medical Council
Regulates doctors
General
Register Office (GRO)
Ensures all births, ADOPTIONS, marriages and deaths in England
and Wales are registered and maintains a central archive
General
Register Office for Northern Ireland
Administers marriage law and the registration of births, deaths,
marriages and adoption in Northern Ireland
General Register Office for Scotland
Responsible for the registration of births, deaths,
marriages, divorces and adoptions in Scotland
Government Actuary's Department
Advises the government on insurance risks and premiums, including
pensions
Government Communications Headquarters
British intelligence organisation
Government Information and Communication Service (GICS)
Communication and information arm of the government
Government News Network (GNN)
Press releases from government departments and organisations
Government
Office for the East of England: Public sector food procurement
Guardianship Office, Public
Handles the financial affairs of someone mentally incapacitated
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Health
and Safety Direct
Health and safety legislation, information and guidance
Health and Safety Executive
Regulates health and safety in the workplace
Health,
Department of
Responsible for all aspects of health
Health Service Ombudsman, Office of the Parliamentary
and
Handles all complaints about the Health Service and central
Government
Her
Majesty's Customs and Excise
Collects duties and taxes and controls imports and exports
Her
Majesty's Inspector of Prisons
Inspects and advises on prisons in England and Wales
Her
Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary
Inspects the police service in England and Wales
Her
Majesty's Inspectorate of Education
Inspects and advises on education in Scotland
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Probation
Inspects and advises on the prison probation system
Her Majesty's Land Registry
Registers the ownership of land in England and Wales
Her Majesty's Magistrates' Courts Service Inspectorate
(MCSI)
Inspects and advises on the magistrates' courts service
Her Majesty's Prison Service
Prison service information
Her
Majesty's Stationery office (HMSO)
Manages and regulates government information
Her
Majesty's Treasury
Responsible for the UK economy and public finances
Highways
Agency
Responsible for motorways and major roads in England
HMSO
Manages and regulates government information
Home Office
Responsible for internal affairs in England and Wales
House of Commons
Information about the House of Commons business, publications,
Members and committees
House of Lords
Information about the work of the House of Lords
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Immigration and Nationality Directorate
Immigration and asylum information
Independent
Housing Ombudsman Scheme
Deals with disputes between landlords and tenants in England
Independent Police Complaints Commission
The IPCC is the organisation that has overall responsibility
for the system for complaints against the police
Industry,
Department of Trade and
Responsible for economic development and UK competitiveness
Information Commissioner
Responsible for data protection and freedom of information
Inland Revenue
Responsible for the administration of taxes
Insolvency Service
Information on insolvency
Inspector of Prisons, Her Majesty's
Inspects and advises on prisons in England and Wales
Inspectorate
of Constabulary, Her Majesty's
Inspects the police service in England and Wales
Inspectorate of Probation, Her Majesty's
Inspects and advises on the prison probation service
International
Development, Department for
Promotes international development and the reduction of
poverty
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Jobcentre
Plus
Helps jobseekers and employers to get the most
out of the employment market
Judicial
Committee of the Privy Council
The court of final appeal for Commonwealth and UK overseas
territories
Judicial Studies Board
Provides training for judges
Just
Ask
Legal advice portal providing a directory of solicitors,
advice agencies and information providers across England and
Wales
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Land
Registry Direct
Land information and registration services
Land
Registry, Her Majesty's
Registers the ownership of land in England and Wales
Learning and
Skills Council
Supports education and training for people over 16
Legal Services Ombudsman
Investigates complaints about lawyers in England and Wales
Local Government Ombudsman
Investigates complaints about local councils in England
Local Government Ombudsman (Wales)
Investigates complaints about local councils in Wales |
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Courts Service Inspectorate, Her Majesty's
Inspects and advises on the magistrates' courts
service
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Develops, promotes and enforces safety at sea
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
Protects public health by ensuring that medicines
and health care products meet appropriate standards of quality
and safety
Ministry
of Defence
Responsible for defending the UK and overseas territories
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Archives
The National Archives for England, Wales and the UK. Incorporates
the work of the former Public Record Office and the Historical
Manuscripts Commission
National
Assembly for Wales
Develops and implements policies on behalf of the
people of Wales
National
Audit Office
Investigates public spending
National
Crime Squad
Combats serious and organised crime
National Criminal Intelligence Service (NCIS)
Helps combat crime
National Health Service (NHS)
Information about NHS services
National
Insurance Contributions Office
Manages National Insurance contributions
National Park Authorities, Association of
Central organisation of the National Parks in the
United Kingdom
National Savings and Investments
Information and advice about national savings schemes
National
School of Government
National
Statistics, Office for
Collects and distributes official UK statistics
NHS Direct
Health information
NHS Plus
Information about occupational health services
within the NHS
NHS Scotland
NHS information for Scotland
NHS Wales
NHS information for Wales
NIO
Northern Ireland Office
Northern
Ireland Assembly
Northern Ireland Assembly information
Northern
Ireland Executive
Information about the devolved administration in Northern Ireland
Northern
Ireland Office
Government department responsible for Northern
Ireland
Number 10 Downing Street
Information on policy, news and parliamentary speeches from
the Prime Minister's office |
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Office
for National Statistics
Collects and distributes official UK statistics
Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted)
Inspects and advises on schools and colleges
Office
of Communications (Ofcom)
Regulates radio and television broadcasting, telecommunications
and internet industries Office of Fair Trading
Office of Fair Trading
Protection for UK consumers
Office
of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem)
Regulates the gas and electricity industries
Office of Government Commerce
Office dealing with all government procurement Office of Public
Services Reform
Office of Public Services Reform
Supports the Prime Minister and government departments in
delivering public service reform
Office
of Science and Technology
Supports and develops UK science, engineering and
technology
Office
of the Deputy Prime Minister
Responsibilities includes local government, the regions
and social exclusion
Office of the e-Envoy
Promoting internet access for homes and business in the
UK
Office
of the HM Paymaster General
Operates the statutory accounts of the Paymaster General
at the Bank of England under delegated authority
Office of the Information Commissioner
Responsible for data protection and freedom of
information
Office of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
Handles complaints made against central Government
and the Health Service
Office of the Rail Regulator (ORR)
Regulates the railways
Office of Water Services (Ofwat)
Regulates water services
Ombudsman, Office of the Parliamentary and Health Service
Deals with complaints made concerning actions by
central Government and by the Health Service
Ordnance Survey
Publishes maps of Britain |
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UK Houses of
Information on the Houses of Parliament
Parliamentary
and Health Service Ombudsman, Office of the
Handles complaints made against central Government
and the Health Service
Passport Service UK
Online passport applications, travel information and advice
Patent Office
Responsible for intellectual property rights in
the UK
Paymaster General
Operates the statutory accounts of the Paymaster General
at the Bank of England under delegated authority
Pensions Ombudsman
Investigates complaints and disputes about pension
schemes
Pensions
Service
Part of the Department for Work and Pensions, helping
people to make decisions about pensions and retirement
Pensions,
Department for Work and
Responsible for jobs and benefits
Planning Inspectorate
Rules on planning appeals
Planning Portal, The
Explains how the planning system works, how to make an application
online, and how to make an appeal
Police
Services of the UK
Information on your local police force
Prime
Minister's Office
Information on policy, news and parliamentary speeches from
the Prime Minister's office
Prison Service, Her Majesty's
Prison service information
Prisons and Probation Ombudsman
Investigates complaints from prisoners and those under probation
supervision
Privy Council Office
Deals with organisations and companies under royal charter
and professional regulatory bodies
Public
Appointments
Information about public appointments, what is involved and
how to apply
Public Bodies and Agencies
Cabinet Office that oversees Executive Agencies and Non-Departmental
Public Bodies (NDPBs)
Public Guardianship Office
Handles the financial affairs of someone mentally incapacitated
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Racial
Equality, Commission for
Works towards ending racial discrimination and promotes
racial equality
Regional Co-ordination Unit
Promotes closer links between government activity in the regions
and the centre
Regulatory Impact Unit
Works with government, agencies and regulators to make sure
regulations are fair and effective
Royal Mint
Responsible for UK's coinage. Offers information about coins
past and present
Royal
Parks
Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Royal Parks
in London
Rural
Affairs; Department for Environment, Food and
Responsible for the environment, food and rural affairs
Rural Payments Agency
Administers payments for Common Agricultural Policy schemes
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Scotland
Office
Responsible for ensuring that Scottish interests are represented
within central government
Scottish
Executive
Executive body of the Scottish Parliament, responsible for devolved
policy
Scottish Parliament
Information about the devolved assembly
Scottish
Procurement Directorate
Serious Fraud Office
Investigates serious and complex fraud
Skills,
Department for Education and
Responsible for education and work-based learning
Small Business Service
Government agency providing information, advice and assistance
for small businesses
Social Exclusion Unit
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister unit working to end
social exclusion
Stationery Office, Her Majesty's
Manages and regulates government information
Statistics,
Office of National
Collects and distributes official UK statistics
Strategy Unit (Cabinet Office)
Responsible for strategic thinking and policy analysis at
the heart of Government |
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Teacher
Training Agency (TTA)
Advice and promotion on careers in teaching
Ten Downing Street
Information on policy, news and parliamentary speeches from
the Prime Minister's office
Trade and Industry, Department of
Responsible for economic development and UK competitiveness
Trading Standards
Information on trading standards and consumer protection
Transport,
Department for
Central government department responsible for transport
Treasury Solicitor's Department (TSOL)
Government and public sector legal and litigation service
Treasury, Her Majesty's
Responsible for the UK economy and public finances
Tribunals Review
Reviews the performance of tribunals in England and Wales
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Information on the civil service
UK
House of Commons’ Central Procurement Office.
The Central Procurement Office (Commons) is part of the Finance
and Administration Department and oversees the procurement process
for the House of Commons.
UK Houses of Parliament
Information on Parliament at Westminster, including the House
of Commons and the House of Lords
UK Office of the European Parliament
Provides information to the UK public about the role and
activities of the European Parliament
UK Passport Agency
Online passport applications, travel information and advice
UK Trade and Investment
Helps companies trade internationally
University And College Admission Service (UCAS)
Administers entry into higher education
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Valuation
Office
Maintains the business rating and council tax valuation
lists for England and Wales
Vehicle and Operator Services Agency
Contributes to the improvement of the road safety and environmental
standards, and to the reduction of vehicle crime
Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA)
Tests and certifies vehicles and vehicle parts
Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA)
Promotes animal health and welfare and protects public health
Veterinary Medicines Directorate
Controls the manufacture and supply of veterinary medicines
Visas UK
UK visa information
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Wales
Office
Represents Welsh interests in the cabinet and parliament
War
Pensions Agency
Service for war pensioners
Welsh
Assembly
Develops and implements policies on behalf of the people
of Wales
Welsh
Assembly - Cymru
Develops and implements policies on behalf of the people
of Wales (Welsh language version)
Whole of Government Accounts
Aims to provide commercial-style accounts covering the whole
of the public sector
Wildlife and Countryside Directorate
Promotes and protects wildlife and the countryside
Women and Equality Unit
Department of Trade and Industry unit responsible for co-ordinating
policy on women and gender equality issues
Women's National Commission
Ensures that government policy considers women's needs
Work and Pensions, Department for
Responsible for jobs and benefits
Work Permits UK
Information on obtaining UK work permits
Worktrain
The national jobs and learning site |
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Youth
Justice Board
Monitors the youth justice system |
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Zoos
Forum
Promotes the role of zoos in conservation, education and
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