Central Government

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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
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 effectively
Audit Scotland - Investigates public spending in Scotland
Auditor General for Wales - Provides information on public spending in Wales

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Benefit 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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DCLG - The Department for Communities and Local Government - Responsible for the promotion ofcommunity cohesion and equality, as well as responsibility for housing, urban regeneration, planning and local government.
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 Culture, Media and Sport - Responsible for culture, media and sport
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 Developmen - 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
DfI - Department for International Development, promotes international development and the reduction of poverty
DfT - Responsible for transport issues
Disability Rights Commission - An independent body, established by Act of Parliament, to eliminate discrimination against disabled people
DoH - Department of Health, responsible for all aspects of health
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
DTI - Department of Trade and Industry, responsible for economic development and UK competitiveness
DWP - Department for Work and Pensions, responsible for jobs and benefits

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e-Envoy, Office of the Promoting internet access for homes and business in the UK
Education and Skills, Department forResponsible for education and work-based learning
Electoral Commission Monitors electoral law and practice
Employment Tribunals ServiceResolves disputes between employers and employees over employment rights
Environment AgencyWorks 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 DepartmentProvides support for UK exporters

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FCOForeign and Commonwealth Office, responsible for international relations and foreign affairs
Financial Ombudsman ServiceFree and independent service that helps resolve disputes with financial firms
Financial Services Authority (FSA)Regulates financial services in the UK
Fire Service CollegeCentre of excellence and training for the fire service
FloodlineFlood warning and advice service
Food and Rural Affairs, Department for Environment,Responsible for the environment, food and rural affairs
Food Standards AgencyMonitors food safety and standards
Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO)Responsible for international relations and foreign affairs
Forensic Science ServiceProvides scientific advice and support to the police forces in England and Wales
Forestry CommissionResponsible for the protection and growth of Britain's forests and woodlands
FSARegulates financial services in the UK

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GCHQBritish intelligence organisation
General Dental CouncilRegulates dentists
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 IrelandAdministers marriage law and the registration of births, deaths, marriages and adoption in Northern Ireland
General Register Office for ScotlandResponsible for the registration of births, deaths, marriages, divorces and adoptions in Scotland
Government Actuary's DepartmentAdvises the government on insurance risks and premiums, including pensions
Government Communications HeadquartersBritish intelligence organisation
Government News Network (GNN)Press releases from government departments and organisations
Guardianship Office, PublicHandles the financial affairs of someone mentally incapacitated through illness or injury

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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 and its Select Committees

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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 PlusHelps 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 BoardProvides training for judges

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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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Magistrates' Courts Service Inspectorate, Her Majesty'sInspects and advises on the magistrates' courts service
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Develops, promotes and enforces safety at sea
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory AgencyProtects public health by ensuring that medicines and health care products meet appropriate standards of quality and safety
Met Office UK weather service
MI5 (Security Service) UK security service
Ministry of Defence Responsible for defending the UK and overseas territories
MOD Ministry of Defence, responsible for defending the UK and overseas territories

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National 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 WalesDevelops and implements policies on behalf of the people of Wales
National Audit OfficeInvestigates public spending
National Crime SquadCombats 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 ofCentral organisation of the National Parks in the United Kingdom
National Savings and Investments Information and advice about national savings schemes
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 WalesNHS 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 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 ServiceDeals with complaints made concerning actions by central Government and by the Health Service
Ordnance SurveyPublishes maps of Britain

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Parliament, 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 Guardianship Office Handles the financial affairs of someone mentally incapacitated through illness or injury

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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 and for other farming projects across the UK

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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
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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UK Home Civil Service 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
Worktrain The national jobs and learning site

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Youth Justice Board Monitors the youth justice system

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Zoos ForumPromotes the role of zoos in conservation, education and scientific research

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