government departments

HM Revenue and Customs

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) was formed in April 2005 following the merger of the Inland Revenue and HM Customs and Excise Departments. They are responsible for direct taxes such as income tax and indirect taxes like VAT as well as the payment of some benefits including Child Benefit. Users can access different views of the site depending on whether they are individuals and employees, employers or businesses and corporations, and use a number of online services including self assessment for taxation. Departmental reports, statistics and news are also available.

Home Office

The Home Office is the Government department responsible for internal affairs in England and Wales. Its website contains details of Home Office ministers, directorates and agencies. It also offers access to information on current government activities and legislation and a large number of full-text official documents, statistics, consultation papers and bills. Key areas covered include immigration and passports, policing, crime, drugs policy and counter-terrorism.

HM Treasury

The HM Treasury website contains the full-text of HM Treasury publications, including press releases, ministers' speeches, economic data / tools, reports on policy issues and details of Treasury running costs. It also contains full details of the Budget, the Pre-Budget Report and the Spending Review, as well as, details of current legislation / consultations. Areas covered by the Treasury include public private partnerships, financial services, public spending, taxation, enterprise and productivity and the UK economy.

UK Government Web Archive

The UK Government Web Archive is run by The National Archives. It collects and makes available an archive of snapshots of selected government websites. The chosen websites fall into the broad categories of: Business, industry, economics and finance; Culture and leisure; Environment; Government, politics and public administration; Health, well-being and care; International affairs and defence; People, community and housing; Public order, justice and rights; Transport, communication and technology; and Work, education and skills.

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Website of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), the UK government department responsible for the arts, architecture, design and the built environment, broadcasting, the creative industries (including film and music), cultural property, education and social policy, heritage, libraries, museums and galleries, the National Lottery, sport and recreation and tourism. The website includes press notices, publications, consultations, and results of research. It also explains DCMS policy at local, regional and international levels.

Department for Transport

Home page for the UK government Department for Transport (DFT). The site provides information on government transport policies and targets, including roads, railways, shipping, aviation, freight, local transport, integrated transport, public safety and transport statistics. The site is available in English and Welsh, and provides free access to relevant publications and legislation.

Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs

Homepage of the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). Information is provided on Defra, its organisation, aims and activities. The Department's remit covers the environment, agriculture, food and farming, rural communities, countryside, national parks, wildlife and pets. Each of these areas has a section of the website where information and documentation is provided including legislation. The site can be searched by keyword and a collection of links to other useful and related websites is available.

Department for Education

The main website for the UK Department of Education which was formed in May 2010. It provides free access to information on the organisation, work and recent activities of the Department. It includes online publications, statistics and reports covering all aspects of UK educational policy and the provision of children's services. Topics covered by these include pre-school education, primary education, secondary education, teaching and teachers .

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