Consultations Statistics Announcements Why is history important? Governments are remembered for their leaders and the course they set for their country. The British government has a long and fascinating history, and exploring its past can help us understand how it is run today. The information here provides a starting point for research. It includes objective factual content and research carried out by independent and civil service historians. Thomas Shotter Boys – A View of the Horse Guards from Whitehall. Government Art Collection. History of the UK government In this section you can read short biographies of notable people and explore the history of government buildings. You can also search our online records and read articles and blog posts by historians. Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements The Prime Minister The Prime Minister is head of the UK government. He is ultimately responsible for all policy and decisions. He: oversees the operation of the Civil Service and government agencies appoints members of the government is the principal government figure in the House of Commons The Prime Minister is David Cameron MP and he is based How government works In the UK, the Prime Minister leads the government with the support of the Cabinet and ministers. You can find out who runs government and how government is run, as well as learning about the history of government. Who runs government Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements Ministerial role Deputy Prime Minister and Lord President of the Council Organisations: Cabinet Office and Deputy Prime Minister's Office Current role holder: The Rt Hon Nick Clegg MP Responsibilities The Deputy Prime Minister is the deputy head of the UK government, supporting the Prime Minister on the full range of government policy and initiatives. Within government, the Deputy Prime Minister also has responsibility for: implementing the government’s strategy to increase social mobility overseeing the government’s drive to rebalance the economy leading the government’s political and constitutional reform agenda chairing the Home Affairs Committee, co-chairing the Coalition Committee and deputy-chairing the National Security Council building strategic relationships in Europe and across the world Contents Responsibilities Current role holder Policies Announcements - - - - Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements The Rt Hon David Cameron MP Prime Minister, Minister for the Civil Service, First Lord of the Treasury The Rt Hon Nick Clegg MP Deputy Prime Minister and Lord President of the Council The Rt Hon William Hague MP First Secretary of State, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs The Rt Hon George Osborne MP Chancellor of the Exchequer Ministers Read biographies and responsibilities of Cabinet ministers and all ministers by department, as well as the whips who help co- ordinate parliamentary business. Cabinet ministers Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements Press release Consultation on location of new Thames crossing Organisation: Department for Transport Page history: Policy: Managing, improving and investing in the road network Topics: Transport and Economic growth Minister: Stephen Hammond MP Series: Lower Thames Crossing Plans for a new Lower Thames crossing to reduce congestion and boost growth were put forward today (21 May 2013) by Roads Minister Stephen Hammond. The consultation is the first step in deciding on the location of a new lower Thames road crossing. The government has put forward 3 options to tackle the current congestion and capacity issues plaguing motorists in the area on a daily basis. The government has put forward 3 options for tackling congestion and capacity issues in the lower Thames area. Published 21 May 2013 Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements Defence Equipment and Support 3 October 2013 — News story HMS Queen Elizabeth flight deck completed The flight deck of the first of the Navy's new aircraft carriers is now finished, with the last 2 sections added to HMS Queen Elizabeth. 12 September 2013 — News story Lightning II jets in vertical night landing tests UK military pilots have been involved in the second round of vertical night landings at sea of the new F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft. 11 September 2013 — News story Military helicopter support contract awarded The MOD has awarded a £367 million contract to provide engine maintenance for 2 of the UK's military helicopter fleets. 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Engage with government Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements Contents Introduction Take the tour Origins and Early Inhabitants The Emergence of Downing Street Pelham to Pitt Fall and Rise of Number 10 Number 10 at War Restoration and Modernisation A Place of Entertainment Installations at Number 10 Timeline Introduction – by Dr Anthony Seldon 10 Downing Street, the locale of British prime ministers since 1735, vies with the White House as being the most important political building anywhere in the world in the modern era. Behind its black door have been taken the most important decisions affecting Britain for the last 275 years. 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It is the official residence of the History 10 Downing Street - - - - - - - - - - Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, Viscount Halifax 1938 to 1940 Sir Austen Chamberlain 1924 to 1929 George Nathaniel Curzon, Marquess of Kedleston 1919 to 1924 Sir Edward Grey, Viscount Grey of Fallodon 1905 to 1916 History Past Foreign Secretaries Selection of profiles Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements 52 Past Prime Ministers Gordon Brown Tony Blair Sir John Major Baroness Margaret Thatcher James Callaghan Harold Wilson Sir Edward Heath Sir Alec Douglas-Home Harold Macmillan 20th & 21st centuries Gordon Brown Labour 2007 to 2010 Tony Blair 19th century Robert Gascoyne-Cecil 3rd Marquess of Salisbury Conservative 1895 to 1902 Archibald Primrose 5th 18th century William Pitt 'The Younger' Tory 1783 to 1801 William Bentinck Duke History Past Prime Ministers Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements No thanks Tell us what you think of GOV.UK Take the 3 minute survey This will open a short survey on another website Policy Providing effective building regulations so that new and altered buildings are safe, accessible and efficient Organisations: Department for Communities and Local Government and Building Regulations Advisory Committee Page history: Topic: Planning and building Ministers: The Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP and The Rt Hon Don Foster MP Applies to: England (see policy for Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland ) Supporting detail: Approved Documents Updated 20 August 2013, see all updates Policy Latest Detail Approved Documents Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements Policy Providing effective building regulations so that new and altered buildings are safe, accessible and efficient Organisations: Department for Communities and Local Government and Building Regulations Advisory Committee Page history: Topic: Planning and building Ministers: The Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP and The Rt Hon Don Foster MP Applies to: England (see policy for Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland ) Building regulations contain the rules for building work in new and altered buildings to make them safe and accessible and limit waste and Updated 20 August 2013, see all updates Detail Latest Policy Contents Issue Actions Background - - - Issue Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements Department for Communities and Local Government homepage What we do We work to move decision-making power from central government to local councils. 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You can find out more through this page or by attending one of the following public information events being held next month in the Lower Thames area (a new event in Basildon has now been added): Thursday 13 June, Dartford Library, Central Park, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1EU, from 2pm to 8pm Saturday 15 June, Grays Library, Orsett Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5DX, from 10am to 5pm Monday 17 June, Chadwell Information Centre, Brentwood Road, Chadwell St Mary, Grays, Essex, RM16 4JP, from 2pm to 7pm Thursday 20 June, Bluewater (Thames Walk at the entrance to the Series Lower Thames Crossing Information about a new Lower Thames Crossing. Published 11 June 2013 Contents Documents - Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements 2 October 2013 — Government response Response to the UN Security Council statement on humanitarian access in Syria The Prime Minister and Secretary of State for International Development respond to the adoption of a UNSC Presidential Statement. Latest Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements Ministerial departments 24 All live on GOV.UK Works with 4 agencies and public bodies view all ▼ Works with 20 agencies and public bodies view all ▼ Departments, agencies & public bodies What’s the latest from ? 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Contents Biography Role Policies Announcements - - - - Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements People All ministers & senior officials on Inside Government Andrew Key Sir Robert Peel 2nd Baronet Richard Black ' William Pitt 'The Younger' 1 Edward Smith Stanley 14th Earl of Derby Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements Policy Providing effective building regulations so that new and altered buildings are safe, accessible and efficient Organisations: Department for Communities and Local Government and Building Regulations Advisory Committee Page history: Topic: Planning and building Ministers: The Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP and The Rt Hon Don Foster MP Applies to: England (see policy for Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland ) Updated 20 August 2013, see all updates Policy Detail Latest Published 20 August 2013 Research and analysis DCLG Latest on this policy Fire performance of green roofs and walls atom email alerts Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements You can use the filters to show only results that match your interests 3 October 2013 DFID, DECC and FCO Policy International aid and development 2 October 2013 DCLG Policy Local government 2 October 2013 Defra, DFID, DECC and FCO Policy Climate change 2 October 2013 DfE Policy Children and young people, Schools 1 October 2013 DCLG Policy Local government 1 October 2013 Defra Policy Rural and countryside, Economic growth Showing 223 results about All topics by All organisations Reducing the impact of climate change in developing countries Giving local authorities more control over how they spend public money in their area Supporting international action on climate change Increasing options and improving provision for children with special educational needs (SEN) Making local councils more transparent and accountable to local people Stimulating economic growth in rural areas Protecting and improving people’s enjoyment of the countryside Policies Contains keywords Topic All topics Department All departments Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements Role of the group Government is committed to geological disposal of higher activity radioactive waste, coupled with safe and secure interim storage and a geological disposal facility siting process based on voluntarism and partnership. GDSG supports the Geological Disposal Implementation Board (GDIB) and meets approximately every 6 weeks. Membership Meetings are chaired by DECC and involve officials from DECC, HM Treasury, Ministry of Defence, the Welsh Government and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority as the government’s delivery body. Policy advisory group Geological Disposal Steering Group The Geological Disposal Steering Group (GDSG) is the coordinating group of the implementation programme for geological disposal of higher activity radioactive waste. 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Actions our publication Support for British nationals abroad: a guide sets out the Updated 19 April 2013, see all updates Latest Priority Contents Issue Actions How you can find us and our information How we can help Information guides - - - - - Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements Worldwide priorities A Addressing Iran’s role in the region and beyond Addressing concerns about Iran’s nuclear programme Achieving security and foreign policy goals in Switzerland Achieving EU and foreign policy goals with Malta Addressing climate change and supporting Indonesia to achieve low carbon growth Achieving Spanish and British security and foreign policy goals Achieving a comprehensive settlement in Cyprus B Building Britain’s prosperity with Latvia Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements Statistics Local adult reoffending - 1 January 2012 - 31 December 2012 Organisation: Ministry of Justice Page history: Series: Reoffending statistics Documents Statistics on reoffending of adults under probation supervision. Updated 21 May 2013, see all updates Statistics bulletin - local adult reoffending - 1 January 2012 - 31 December 2012 PDF, 172KB, 37 pages Local adult reoffending - 1 January 2012 - 31 December 2012 Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements You can use the filters to show only results that match your interests 4 October 2013 Defra FOI release Part of a series: Defra FOI / EIR Releases 4 October 2013 Defra FOI release Part of a series: Defra FOI / EIR Releases 4 October 2013 Defra Transparency data Part of a series: Defra ministers’ hospitality, gifts, meetings, overseas travel expenses 4 October 2013 DWP FOI release Part of a series: DWP statistical FOI releases 4 October 2013 WO Transparency data 4 October 2013 FCO Guidance Part of a series: Consular Fees Showing 28606 results about All topics by All organisations atom email alerts Spending on cattle and badger vaccination Measure whether the pilot badger cull has been safe and humane Ministerial expenses - 1 April to 30 June 2013 Number of JSA claimant sanctions by month: Nov 2011 to Oct 2012 Wales Office Transparency Data Portugal – Consular Fees Spain: Consular Fees Publications Contains keywords Publication type All publication types Topic All topics Department All departments World locations All locations Published November 2013 Before After Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements Statistical data set Weekly road fuel prices Organisation: Department of Energy & Climate Change Page history: Series: Energy price statistics + 1 other Table last updated on 1 October 2013. The Weekly fuel prices table reports on the cost of unleaded petrol (ULSP) and unleaded diesel (ULSD). The table is updated every Tuesday at 0930. DECC publishes weekly prices for road fuels. Updated 1 October 2013, see all updates Weekly fuel prices MS Excel Spreadsheet, 230KB This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Request a different format. Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements Statistical data sets 2 2011 skills for life survey: small area estimation data A Annual industrial price statistics ATT01 - Public attitudes towards buses ATT04 - Attitudes towards rail travel Abortion statistics, England and Wales: 2011 ATT03 - Attitudes towards transport from the British Social Attitudes survey Affordable housing starts and completions: April to September 2012 Attitudes and satisfaction Abortion statistics, England and Wales: 2012 Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements Topic Queen’s Speech 2013 (Archived) Organisations: Deputy Prime Minister's Office, Cabinet Office + 1 other The Queen’s Speech 2013 took place at 11.30am on 8 May 2013. In the speech, the Queen set out the government’s proposed legislative programme for the year ahead. This page provides links to the full text of the Queen’s Speech 2013, background briefing notes on the speech and related news from across government. Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements Topic Transport Policies Reducing greenhouse gases and other emissions from transport The government is taking steps to reduce carbon emissions from all forms of transport in the UK Making roads safer Reducing road collisions through better driver training, tougher drink/drug driving What we’re doing Safe and dependable transport is essential to UK society and the economy. The government is working to make rail, road, air and water transport more efficient and effective, keep them safe and secure, and reduce greenhouse gas and other emissions. published 4 October 2013 Press release published 4 October 2013 Guidance updated 4 October 2013 Detailed guidance Latest Councils urged to use parking zones to cut yellow lines Driving examiner training programme Notices and proceedings for the West Midlands atom email alerts Search + others ▼ Department for Transport Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements Arts and culture Borders and immigration Business and enterprise Children and young people Climate change Community and society Consumer rights and issues Crime and policing Defence and armed forces Economic growth Employment Energy Topics What is the government doing about ? Example: housing Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements World location UK and China English தจ Passports Visas Travel Advice Help for British nationals Job vacancies 30 September 2013 — Press release Foreign Secretary welcomes UN IPCC report on Climate Change The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released its latest assessment of climate science. 27 September 2013 — News article UK and China forge strategic partnership on offshore wind energy On 26 September, the UK and China signed a 26 September 2013 — News article The British Embassy in Beijing closed for National Day The British Embassy in Beijing and Consulate- Generals in Shanghai, Chongqing and Guangzhou will be closed on 1, 2, 3 October. Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements Location: China Part of: Foreign & Commonwealth Office Contents Directions Disabled access Office holidays 21st Floor North Tower, Kerry Centre, No.1 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100020 China The Visa Section of the British Embassy Beijing Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to midday / 1:30pm to 4pm (local time) Directions You can find information here about the location and directions of our Embassy and Consular and Visa Sections. Disabled access British Embassy Beijing - - - Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements English தจ Location: China Part of: Foreign & Commonwealth Office We are one of Britain's largest overseas embassies. We promote UK interests through a strong, effective relationship with China. The Embassy is a platform for all of the UK government’s interests in China. Our work covers a diverse range of issues, from bolstering global security to increasing mutual economic prosperity, from establishing stronger people-to- people ties to supporting British nationals in China. We work with China to improve international and regional security as fellow members of the UN Security Council We encourage Chinese investment in the UK and support the increasing number of British firms successfully do business in China We work with China to reduce poverty and achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in other developing countries We work with Chinese government departments and agencies, and local civil society to protect human rights in China We support the Chinese government and local partners on low-carbon development and improving energy security We provide a fast and fair visa service to those planning to visit the UK Follow us Sina Weibo RenRen Youku Ifeng blog Flickr + others British Embassy Beijing Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements Speech Deputy Prime Minister’s speech: The Rehabilitation Revolution Organisations: Cabinet Office and Deputy Prime Minister's Office Delivered on: 20 May 2013 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) Page history: Policy: Making the criminal justice system more efficient Topics: Crime and policing and Law and the justice system Minister: The Rt Hon Nick Clegg MP Location: Nacro, London Introduction Paul, thank you for that generous introduction. I’m a great fan of the work that you do here. And today, I’ve had an opportunity to see for myself the benefits of the services you provide… …Almost 10 years ago, I started my career on the Liberal Democrat Frontbench as Home Affairs’ Spokesman. Back then I argued that what Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg spoke on crime and rehabilitation on 20 May 2013. 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Example: France Search Home Citizenship and living in the UK Living in the UK, government and democracy Visiting publicly owned buildings Overview Hillsborough Castle is the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen in Northern Ireland, and also the residence of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. Hillsborough Castle is a golden-orange ashlar, 18th century mansion house built in the 1770s by Wills Hill, first Marquis of Downshire. The building was remodelled in the mid- 19th century and early 20th century to its present form. The present state entrance is formed by a single storey shallow portico of 4 pairs of coupled ionic columns. The castle was the principal seat of the Marquis of Downshire for over 200 years before passing into public ownership in 1922 when it became home to the governors of Northern Ireland. Now the residence for the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, it is a ‘working’ building, serving as the venue for official royal and state functions. Information about Hillsborough Castle and details of new visiting times for 2013. Guide to Hillsborough Castle Contents Overview Rooms in Hillsborough Castle Hillsborough Castle gardens Guided tours of the house and access to gardens See more like this Search Northern Ireland Office Updated 22 May 2013 Corporate report Business plan 2013 to 2014 Updated 2 October 2013 Contents 1. Chief Executive's message 2. Who we are and what we do 3. How the Agency is changing 4. Our Plans for 2013 to 2014 5. Supporting delivery of our plan 6. Sustainability 7. Annexes 8. Contact us See more information about this publication Chief Executive’s message 1. Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency GDS Edd Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements You can use the filters to show only results that match your interests 4 October 2013 Number 10 Press release 4 October 2013 DfE Press release 4 October 2013 WO News story 4 October 2013 OAG News story 4 October 2013 DCMS and GEO News story 4 October 2013 DfE News story 4 October 2013 BIS Press release Showing 30912 results about All topics by All organisations atom email alerts Brighton & Hove TAKEPART wins Big Society Award New guidance on work experience published Welsh Secretary: Fast Growth 50 businesses are delivering for Wales Advocate General's Legal Forum Government helps military wives on the entrepreneurial ladder More detail on special educational needs reforms List of restrictive company names to be reduced Announcements Contains keywords Announcement type All announcement types Topic All topics Department All departments World locations All locations Published Include local news from UK embassies and other world organisations Before After Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements Case study Pakistan elections: Supporting women to cast their vote Organisation: Department for International Development Page history: Policy: Improving the lives of girls and women in the world's poorest countries World location: Pakistan Worldwide organisation: DFID Pakistan Series: Case studies Worldwide priorities: Strengthening democracy, security and regional stability in Pakistan + 1 other The 2013 general elections are a significant landmark in Pakistan’s history – marking the first transition of power from one democratic government to the next. This is also an important year for Pakistan’s women – 100,000 of whom will be voting for the first time thanks to the UK government’s Support for Transparency, Accountability and Electoral processes (STAEP) programme, which is being delivered by The Free and Fair British aid is helping 100,000 Pakistani women register to vote for the first time - giving them the choice to have their say on who represents them Published 10 May 2013 Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements Case studies Real-life examples of government activity Rural growth: The success of North York Moors based 'Ginger Pig' 'Lighting a Billion Lives' throughout India IBM's Girls' Schools' Outreach Programme Health heroes: Women taking the lead in health in Ethiopia The Dream Team: how health workers reach the remote in Indonesia ‘Now we have a warm house and are using less gas thanks to external wall insulation’ External wall insulation has helped Jodie keep on top of her energy bills External wall insulation and a new combi boiler made Teresa’s home more energy efficient Replacing rotten windows with new energy efficient double glazing Bristol government worker jumps at the Green Deal Danny - I’m on a mission to help as many people as possible Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements Consultation outcome Fee remissions for the courts and tribunals Organisation: Ministry of Justice Page history: Detail of outcome A total of 64 responses to the consultation were received from representative bodies, legal bodies, trade unions, public bodies, voluntary bodies, judicial bodies, individuals and other interested parties. The consultation response document includes the background to the report, the reforms of the fee remission system, the next steps following this consultation and a summary of the responses to the report. View details of the consultation response. This consultation has concluded Updated 30 April 2013, see all updates Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements Closed consultation Options for a new Lower Thames Crossing Organisation: Department for Transport Page history: Policy: Managing, improving and investing in the road network Series: Lower Thames Crossing This consultation ran from 21 May 2013 to 16 July 2013 Summary Consultation on the location for a new Lower Thames Crossing. We are analysing your feedback Visit this page again soon to download the outcome to this public feedback. Original consultation Published 21 May 2013 Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements Operations in Afghanistan Corporal William Savage, Fusilier Samuel Flint and Private Robert Hetherington killed in Afghanistan Organisation: Ministry of Defence Page history: Field of operation: Afghanistan The soldiers were part of a patrol travelling along Route 611 between Forward Operating Base Ouellette and Patrol Base Lashkar Gah Durai in the Nahr-e Saraj district when their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. They were evacuated by air to the military hospital at Camp Bastion, where it was confirmed that they had been killed in action. It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Corporal William Savage and Fusilier Samuel Flint, both from 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, and Private Robert Hetherington, from 7th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, died of injuries sustained in Afghanistan on Tuesday 30 April 2013. Updated 19 July 2013, see all updates Search Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements British fatalities Operations in Afghanistan Field of operation UK forces are deployed to Afghanistan in support of the UN-authorised, NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mission and as part of the US-led Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). Since 2003 UK operations in Afghanistan have been conducted under the name Operation HERRICK. British fatalities in Afghanistan It is with very deep regret that the Ministry of Defence has confirmed the following fatalities suffered during operations in Afghanistan. As at 30 April 2013, a total of 444 British forces personnel or MOD civilians have died while serving in Afghanistan since the start of operations in October 2001. Of these, 401 were killed as a result of hostile action. 43 are known to have died either as a result of illness, non-combat injuries Contents Field of operation Fatalities - - Search Ministry of Defence Departments Topics Worldwide How government works Get involved Policies Publications Consultations Statistics Announcements Open consultation Length of bathing season in England Organisation: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Page history: Policy: Improving water quality This consultation closes on 8 October 2013 Summary This survey seeks views on whether the dates of the bathing season in England should be amended. This consultation is being held on another website View details of the consultation here Consultation description The closing date for this survey has been extended until 8 October 2013. The bathing season is when beaches and lakes designated under the EU Bathing Water Directive (76/160/EEC, revised by 2006/7/EC) are Updated 2 October 2013, see all updates Search