Public authorities

Found 39 public authorities in the category ‘Ministerial Departments - UK’

Also called AGO The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) provides legal advice and support to the Attorney General and the Solicitor General (the Law Officers) who give leg...
551 requests.
The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. They are also the corporate headquarters for government...
4001 requests.
Also called DBT The 7 February 2023 announcement of the creation of the department stated: "A combined Department for Business and Trade will support growth by backing...
327 requests.
Also called BEIS On 7 February 2023 the Government announced a restructuring of Government departments. BEIS was split to form the Department for Business and Trade...
Defunct.
1088 requests.
Also called BERR On the 5th of June 2009 the Government created a new Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. The Department was created by merging BERR and DIU...
Defunct.
82 requests.
Also called BIS As of July 2016 department's responsibilities have been taken on by Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. On the 5th of June 2009 t...
Defunct.
688 requests.
Also called DCSF On the 12 May 2010 the Government created a new Department for Education. FOI requests to the successor department can be made via: http://www.whatdot...
Defunct.
288 requests.
Also called DCMS Between 3 July 2017 and 7 February 2023 this department was known as the 'Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport'[1,2] The Government Art Col...
1277 requests.
Also called DfE The Department for Education was formed on 12 May 2010 and is responsible for education and children's services. It replaces the Department for Childr...
6820 requests.
Also called DESNZ The 7 February 2023 announcement of the creation of the department stated: "A new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, has been tasked with sec...
223 requests.
Also called Defra
2096 requests.
Also called DEEU The Department for Exiting the European Union closed on 31 January 2020. *. The Government department responsible for overseeing negotiations to leave...
Defunct.
241 requests.
Also called DIUS On the 5th of June 2009 the Government created a new Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. The Department was created by merging BERR and DIU...
Defunct.
35 requests.
Also called DFID This body closed in September 2020[1,2]. To make a new request, you should visit its successor - the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, wh...
Defunct.
402 requests.
Also called DIT The overall responsibility for promoting British trade across the world. The Department for International Trade was created in July 2016, its role is t...
Defunct.
474 requests.
Also called DSIT The 7 February 2023 announcement of the creation of the department stated: "A dedicated Department for Science, Innovation and Technology will drive th...
127 requests.
Also called DfT The Department for Transport (Welsh: Adran am Drafnidiaeth) is the government department responsible for the English transport network and a limited nu...
3680 requests.
Also called DWP The DWP is responsible for welfare and pension policy, and is one of the largest departments within the UK Government.[1] Requests to the Pensions Ser...
14389 requests.
Also called DECC As of July 2016 department's responsibilities have been taken on by Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The Department brings toge...
Defunct.
421 requests.
Also called DHSC Known as the Department of Health (DH) until January 2018. The department is responsible for health and social care in England.[1] The Department prov...
5364 requests.
Also called UK Export Finance Export Credits Guarantee Department, the United Kingdom’s export credit agency, uses "UK Export Finance" as an "operating name". (See their "About Us"...
120 requests.
Also called FCO This body closed in September 2020[1,2]. To make a new request, you should visit its successor - the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, wh...
Defunct.
1615 requests.
Also called FCDO The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office was created on 1 September 2020[1] as a merger between the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and...
957 requests.
The Government Equalities Office leads work on policy relating to women, sexual orientation and transgender equality. The Government Equalities Office...
240 requests.
HMIE was merged with Learning and Teaching Scotland to create Education Scotland
Defunct.
5 requests.
HM Treasury is the UK government department responsible for public finance policy and economic policy.[1] The Chancellor of the Exchequer has overall r...
2675 requests.
Looking for information about your immigration case? You cannot use this website to obtain immigration advice or ask questions about your own case. Yo...
11509 requests.
Also called MOD The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is the UK government department responsible for implementation of government defence policy and for the British Armed For...
8909 requests.
Also called MoJ The Ministry of Justice is one of the largest government departments, employing over 70,000 people. Under the Freedom of Information Act, you have the...
7935 requests.
Also called NIO This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
242 requests.
The Lord Privy Seal is also part of this Department.
86 requests.
Also called Number 10 10 Downing Street is the official residence and the office of the British Prime Minister. The office helps the Prime Minister to establish and deliver...
2440 requests.
Also called PCO See also:• Privy Council
130 requests.
The Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland is the UK Government’s Office for Scotland. Have you got the right organisation? This body isn't The...
166 requests.
Also called OZEV Part of Department for Transport and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles indicates on its...
30 requests.
Also know as the "Office of the Secretary of State for Wales" and the "Welsh Office".
152 requests.

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