Department for business, enterprise and regulatory reform - DBERR
Responsible for enterprise, business relations, regional development, fair markets and energy policy.
http://www.berr.gov.uk/
Department for children, schools and families - DCSF
DCSF are responsible for improving the focus on all aspects of policy affecting children and young people, as part of the Government’s aim to deliver educational excellence. http://www.dfes.gov.uk/
Department for communities and local government - DCLG
This department sets UK policy on local government, housing, urban regeneration, planning and fire and rescue. They have responsibility for all race equality and community cohesion related issues across Great Britain and for building regulations, fire safety and some housing issues in England and Wales. http://www.communities.gov.uk/corporate/
Department for culture, media and sports – DCMS
DCMS are responsible for Government policy on culture, media, sport, tourism and leisure and the creative industries. They are also the department responsible for 2012 Olympic Games & Paralympic Games.
http://www.culture.gov.uk/
Department for environment, food and rural affairs - DEFRA
Defra's core purpose is to improve the current and future quality of life by integrating environmental, social and economic objectives - putting sustainable development into practice every day, and by championing sustainable development as the way forward for Government. http://www.defra.gov.uk/
Department of health - DH
The Department of Health is committed to improving the quality and convenience of care provided by the NHS and social services. Its work includes setting national standards, shaping the direction of health and social care services and promoting healthier living. http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/index.htm
Department for innovation, universities and skills - DIUS
DIUS’ focus is bringing bring together the nation’s strengths in science, research, universities and colleges to build a dynamic, knowledge-based economy. http://www.dius.gov.uk/
Department for international development - DfID
DFID manages Britain's aid to poor countries and works to get rid of extreme poverty. http://www.dfid.gov.uk/
Department for transport - DfT
DfT’s objective is to oversee the delivery of a reliable safe and secure transport system. http://www.dft.gov.uk/about/
Department for work and pensions - DWP
DWP is responsible for the government's welfare reform agenda. Delivering support and advice to people of working age, employers, disabled people, pensioners, families and children. http://www.dwp.gov.uk/
Ministry of justice
Reorganised from the former Department for constitutional affairs. It is responsible for sentencing policy, probation, prisons and prevention of re-offending in England and Wales. http://www.justice.gov.uk/
Home office
The Home Office is the government department responsible for leading the national effort to protect the public from terrorism, crime and anti-social behaviour. http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/
HM treasury
Responsible for formulating and implementing the Government's financial and economic policy. Its aim is to raise the rate of sustainable growth, and achieve rising prosperity and a better quality of life with economic and employment opportunities for all. http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/ |
