Government Information Services

DirectGov - DirectGov is the government's portal for citizens. The site provides a wide range of public service information and services.

Business Link - the government's website for any small business owner to start a search for information or support on issues such as tax, IT, finance and employment regulations.

eGovernment Unit - The e-Government Unit of the Cabinet Office is responsible for leading the work on DirectGov - the government's flagship digital service for citizens.

Government Gateway - Registering with the Government Gateway enables you to sign up for any of the UK Government’s services that are available over the Internet. When you have completed the registration process, you will be able to use a single User ID or digital certificate to send and receive forms, such as Tax returns and VAT returns.

Govtalk - Setting standards for seamless electronic Government. The purpose of this site is to enable the public sector, Industry and other interested parties to work together in developing and agreeing policies and standards for e-government.

Info4local - This site provides the first, online, one-stop gateway for local authorities to get quick and easy access to local government-related information that is published on the web sites of central government departments and agencies.

London - The Greater London Assembly is a new and unique form of strategic citywide government for London. It is made up of a directly elected Mayor - the Mayor of London - and a separately elected assembly - the London Assembly.

Northwest England's Framework - The information on this site allows investigation of the progress needed and the actions required to improve the lives of individuals and communities in the North West.

Planning Officers Society - The Society's aim is to ensure that planning makes a major contribution to achieving sustainable developments, from national to local level, in ways, which are fair and equitable and meet the social economic and environmental aspirations of all sectors of the community.