Covers all aspects of Parliament, government entities, offices and policies in the United Kingdom.
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10 Downing Street, UK - Prime Minister
Official website of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Find out about the PM's going and comings, his announcements, and the history of 10 Downing Street.
http://www.number10.gov.uk/
The official web site for the British Monarchy covers the monarch's present day role and the history of the monarchy; complete with biographies of members of the Royal Family.
http://www.royal.gov.uk/
The British National Party seeks to secure a future for the peoples of these British islands in the United Kindom, through reformation of British policy.
http://www.bnp.org.uk/
Furnishes information about one of the most important elements of the British government. You can find news reports on how the Office is seeking to make the United Kingdom a better place. The website also has links to other parts of the British government.
http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/
Web site serves as the official repository of the coats of arms and pedigrees of English, Welsh, Northern Irish and other Commonwealth families and their descendants.
http://www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is an international organization that maintains records of those who died in the armed forces of the Commonwealth in the twentieth century. You can search for graves by name and country of origin for free here. The website also has videos explaining the activities of the Commission.
http://www.cwgc.org/
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
An agency of the British government concerned with employment and pensions. Includes information about benefits for retired people, people of working age and disabled people. The DWP website also has information about career opportunities at the Department.
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/
A British government information website that helps you find the government services that you need. You can get help finding a job, read about health services, and find education information. The website also has a section dedicated to travel both inside the UK and abroad.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
This is a British government agency that regulates automotive licensing. The website contains advice on how to avoid identity theft as well as information about how to book driving theory and practical tests and car registration.
http://www.dvla.gov.uk
Embassies & Consulates in the UK
Links to all foreign embassies and consulates with a presence in the United Kingdom, with separate listings for those in the various countries in the UK.
http://www.embassiesabroad.com/embassies-in/UnitedKingdom
The Financial Services Authority is a British government agency that regulates financial matters in the United Kingdom. You can find mortgage advice, credit unions and other financial options available as small businesses. The website also has information on career opportunities at the Authority.
http://www.fsa.gov.uk/
The Food Standards Agency, a department of the British government has information and regulations governing food in the UK. The website also has advice on how to set up a catering business. You can also find out about the current state of UK agricultural science.
http://www.food.gov.uk/
Foreign Embassies in the United States
The federal government's list of known websites for foreign embassies in the United States of America. It also links to a full list of economies with which the U.S. has diplomatic relations.
http://www.state.gov/s/cpr/rls/dpl/32122.htm
Foreign Representatives in Canada
Maintained by the Canadian Office of Protocol, this site displays a list of diplomatic missions, consular posts, and international organizations and other offices in the country.
http://www.international.gc.ca/protocol-protocole/reps.aspx
Government for the Isle of Man
Official website of the Government for the Isle of Man, with information about the budget, visitor accommodation, images of the island, and more.
http://www.gov.im/
Government of the United Kingdom
Official website of the United Kingdom Government, with information about motoring, employment, education, and buying property.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/
Her Majesty's Prison Service is an agency of the British government. You can also find a visitor's guide to English and Welsh prisons here. The website also has an extensive list of support groups to help prisoners and their families.
http://www.justice.gov.uk/about/hmps
Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs
The website of Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs provides information on the tax collection agency of the British government. Learn about the pensions, the VAT tax and tax information for individuals. The website also provides taxation information for companies.
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/
The official website of Her Majesty's Treasury. Provides taxation information and regulations of interest to anyone residing in the United Kingdom. You can also find details about the government's spending and information on the state of the British economy.
http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/
The IPS guides citizens of the United Kingdom through aspects of application, renewal and amendment of their British passport. There is also a guide about ID cards for foreign nationals.
http://www.ips.gov.uk/
Details immigration and visa advice, including leave to remain, marriage visas, ancestry and naturalisation, work permits and more.
http://www.immigration4uk.co.uk/
Imperial War Museum's Collections Online
The Imperial War Museum's Collections Online provides one of the Web's best military history collections. If you are interested in the military of history of Great Britain, then this website should not be missed. It provides more than thirty thousand photos of the Museum's exhibits.
http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/
Provides information on the services provided by local governments in the United Kingdom. Info4Local offers information on benefits, housing, leisure services, education and more.
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/
Promotes and aids member local governments in England and Wales. Find out about their campaigns, lobbying efforts, publications, work done and more.
http://www.lga.gov.uk/
This is an official United Kingdom governing body that is in charge of investigating complaints against other departments of government. Find out how to complain and how to resolve a complaint.
http://www.lgo.org.uk/
The Security Service (MI5) is the security agency of the British government that protects the national security of the United Kingdom. The website has information on how you can help the security service perform its role. You can also obtain security advice from MI5 here.
http://www.mi5.gov.uk/
Featuring defence news from around the globe as well as general information about the military in the UK and their current operations.
http://www.mod.uk
The Office of Communication is a British government agency that regulates the communications industry in that county. The website also provides advice to consumers on how to complain about poor service and get the best service experience. Find information on communications licensing here.
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/
The OGC is an independent office of the HM Treasury, established to help the government of the United Kingdom deliver value from its spending, provide policy standards and guidance on best practices in procurements, projects and estate management, and to monitor the government's performance against these standards. Its programmes, projects, policies and standards framework are discussed. Various documents are available for downloading.
http://www.ogc.gov.uk/
Provides access to official British government documents published by TSO, including Command Papers, Key Department Papers and other official documents. In addition to free PDF files, you can order these documents in paper form.
http://www.official-documents.gov.uk
Ombudsman of the Parliamentary and Health Service
Features an agency of the British government which investigates complaints about unfair or improper actions committed by government officials. Users can also access this agency's services in the Welsh language.
http://www.ombudsman.org.uk/
The official website of the British Parliament provides information on this vital institution of British government. Access official parliamentary publications here such as the Hansard. The website also has contact information for Members of Parliament.
http://www.parliament.uk/
The Privy Council Office advises on the exercise of prerogative powers and certain functions assigned to Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II.
http://www.privy-council.org.uk/
The definitive guide to the Kings and Queens of England and the United Kingdom; includes information about the development of responsible government and the modern day Monarchy.
http://wwp.royalhistory.com/
The web site for the United Kingdom's Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), aka MI6, details its creation, its history, and its current mandate; complete with information about security programs.
http://www.mi6.gov.uk/
The Socialist Labour Party of Great Britain web site contains membership information, as well as details about the party's agenda and party donation details.
http://www.socialist-labour-party.org.uk/
Socialist Party of England and Wales
The Socialist Party of England and Wales campaigns against attacks on the welfare state and for the rights of workers, youth and other oppressed groups.
http://www.socialistparty.org.uk/
Socialist Party of Great Britain
The Socialist Party of Great Britain membership is made up of people who have joined together to rid the country of the profit system and establish real socialism.
http://www.worldsocialism.org/spgb/
Web site contains membership information for Great Britain's Socialist Workers Party; complete with party agenda and donation details.
http://www.swp.org.uk/
Information service provided by the British government. Publishes travel data, information on retail sales and the British population.
http://www.statistics.gov.uk/
The Export Credits Guarantee Department
Official British government agency that supports British businesses working overseas. One of the website's most useful tools is the premium rate calculator which can help you plan business operations.
http://www.ecgd.gov.uk/
Provides information about the alliance of business associations in the United Kingdom working together to fight corruption.
http://www.anticorruptionforum.org.uk/
Provides information about the conference dealing with corruption at the civic level in the United Kingdom.
http://www.ethicalcorp.com/ukethics/
Contains information about obtaining official certificates of birth, adoption, marriage and divorce in the United Kingdom that are required for passport, ancestry visa applications, and more.
http://www.ukbirthcertificate.com
Delivers advice on all matters relating to immigration, visitor and work permits, citizenship, as well as asylum in the United Kingdom.
http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/
Puts forward advice and assistance related to work permit applications, and immigration applications in the United Kingdom.
http://www.uk-wp.com/
United Kingdom Independence Party
The United Kingdom Independence Party seeks Great Britain's withdrawal from the European Union; web site includes manifesto, campaign news, etc.
http://www.ukip.org/
The Welsh Labour Party web site contains a wealth of information about the party's history, as well as current policies and contact information.
http://www.welshlabour.org.uk/
Welsh Liberal Democratic Party
The Welsh Liberal Democratic Party web site contains information about Liberal Democracy in Wales, as well as party press releases and policy documents.
http://www.welshlibdems.org.uk/
