Government
In this section we cover the workings of Her Majesty's Government, from Downing Street cabinet meetings to the role of each Whitehall department.
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Government categories
Cabinet
The Cabinet is the committee at the centre of the British political system and is the supreme decision-making body in government. Here we look at how it works, and who sits there.
Guide to legislation
A law is formally known as an Act of Parliament. Before any government policy becomes law, it must first be written out as a Bill, or draft Act. This pages explains each stage clearly.
Guide to government
This section helps you find out more about the role of key Government departments. It contains links to each department and gives details on ministers and their responsibilities.
In Your Area
These pages provide you with key government facts and figures for regions across the UK, together with other statistics and information of interest.
Links section
This page contains a wide range of links to external websites that you may find interesting or useful.