|

Help

 

You are here: home > government

Government

Whitehall In this section we cover the workings of Her Majesty's Government, from Downing Street cabinet meetings to the role of each Whitehall department.

Make sure you sign up for our email updates, which will deliver the latest news to your in-box. Register for email updates

You can use our search facility to find a news story, speech or press briefing by using keywords, for example: health, education, climate change or prime minister. Try our search engine

Government categories

Cabinet Room 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.  

House of Parliament. Picture: Britain on View 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. 

Whitehall street sign 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 map 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. 

Keyboard Links section

This page contains a wide range of links to external websites that you may find interesting or useful.  

Other sections you may find useful