The UK has three levels of Government - central, regional and local. This category is for sites relating to all aspects of government. This will include information on statutory bodies working to UK Ministries and various research organisations.
Local government sites tend to be duplicated across the Open Directory. They are located in the Local Government category under English, Welsh or Northern Ireland Councils. They are also found in the appropriate regional category, eg the Wirral local government site (http: / / www.wirral.gov.uk / ) can be found at:
http: / / dmoz.org / Regional / UK / England / Merseyside / Wirral
as well as at:
http: / / dmoz.org / Regional / UK / Government / Local_Government / English_Councils
Increasingly the dividing lines between the various levels of Government are becoming blurred as are the distinctions between private and public bodies. However if you are submitting a site and are in any doubt as to whether this IS the right category please be assured - ODP editors will redirect your site to a more appropriate category if necessary!
For sites related to the UK's political parties please see:
Society / Politics / Parties / UK
For sites which relate to the current discussions on the European union and single currency see:
Society / Politics / European_Union / Debates,_Campaigns,_Issues /
Political information on UK Parliament, Pressure Groups, Think Tanks, UK political parties, Scottish Parliament, Welsh Assembly, Northern Ireland Assembly, EU parliament, and Ireland. www.politicsdirect.com
Briefings by the Prime Minister's official spokesman, presented in an easy-to-read format with comments and feedback from readers. www.downingstreetsays.org
The UK Prime Minister's home page, providing news and information about the activities of the Government, a history of Number 10 and previous Prime Ministers and a virtual tour of the building. www.number-10.gov.uk
Strategic planning programme which brings people, knowledge and ideas together to look ahead and prepare for future technological and environmental challenges. www.foresight.gov.uk
Official directory of the British Civil Service and United Kingdom (UK) government, with contacts, addresses, websites and email links. www.civil-service.co.uk
The centralised registration service for e-Government services in the UK. Registering with the Government Gateway enables you to sign up for any of the UK Government's services that are available over the Internet. www.gateway.gov.uk
Focal point for managing benchmarking knowledge, information and advice. Provided by HM Customs & Excise and the Cabinet Office. www.benchmarking.gov.uk
Unofficial site containing postings that have appeared in the speakers corner section of the official Number 10 Downing Street site. www.number10.org.uk
The policy section of the British Government's 10 Downing Street web information and news service. News, links, background papers, research facilities and policy documents. www.pm.gov.uk
Civil Contingencies Secretariat in the Cabinet Office, a central reference point and directory for use during wide-ranging national emergencies. www.ukresilience.info
Portal that provides information on your rights, including benefits, housing and employment, and on debt, consumer and legal issues across the UK. www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Portal to public service information from the UK Government, including directories, online services, news and information of relevance to specific groups. www.direct.gov.uk
Has information about the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme and the new Civil Service pension schemes for current, previous and potential Civil Service employees and pensioners. www.civilservice-pensions.gov.uk
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