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 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 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

DfES
Department for Education and Skills, responsible for education and work-based learning

DfID
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 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 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

Guardianship Office, Public
Handles 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 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

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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'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

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 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 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 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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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 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 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

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 scientific research

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