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United Kingdom Parliament

This is the official website of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Parliament is an essential part of UK politics. Its main roles are, examining and challenging the work of the government, debating and passing all laws and enabling the government to raise taxes.
House of CommonsHouse of LordsUK Parliament HomepageUnited Kingdom Parliament's World Wide Web Service Homepage

Governments on the WWW

This is a comprehensive database of governmental institutions on the World Wide Web: parliaments, ministries, offices, law courts, embassies, city councils, public broadcasting corporations, central banks, multi-national organisations and political parties are all included. This database has been online since June 1995 and as of April 1999 contains more than 12000 entries from 219 countries and territories. This list will link the viewer directly to the websites of the agencies of the British government.
UK Government on the WWW

The Northern Ireland Assembly

The Northern Ireland Assembly was established as part of the Belfast Agreement and meets in Parliament Buildings. The Assembly is the prime source of authority for all devolved responsibilities and has full legislative and executive authority.
Northern Ireland Assembly Homepage

Northern Ireland Office

The Northern Ireland Office (NIO) was created in 1972 after the Northern Ireland Government was dissolved. The role of the NIO is to support the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in securing a lasting peace, based on the Agreement in which the rights and identities of all traditions are fully respected and safeguarded and in which a safe, stable, just, open and tolerant society can thrive and prosper.
Northern Ireland Office Homepage

The Scottish Parliament

This is the offical website of the Scottish Parliament. Their founding principles are openness, accountability, the sharing of power and equal opportunities which are the heart of all activities.
Scottish Parliament Homepage

National Assembly for Wales

The Assembly is a devolved body that decides on its priorities and allocates the funds made available to it by the UK Government. Powers devolved to the Assembly include health, education, economic development, planning and culture. Within its powers, the Assembly develops policy and passes legislation affecting the people of Wales.
National Assembly for Wales Homepage

Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

This is the award-winning web site of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), the British Government department responsible for overseas relations and foreign affairs, through our headquarters in London and our Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates throughout the world.
FCO Homepage

globalEDGE

Created by the Center for International Business Education and Research at Michigan State University (MSU-CIBER), globalEDGE™ is a knowledge web-portal that connects international business professionals worldwide to a wealth of information, insights, and learning resources on global business activities.
Government of the United Kingdom

British Monarchy

This is the official website of the British Royal Family.
British Monarchy

British Political Parties

Here we link the viewer to the major political parties in the political system of the United Kingdom.
British Labour PartyConservative PartyScottish National Party (SNP)Plaid CymruUlster Unionist Party (UUP)Sinn FéinReferendum PartyUnited Kingdom Independence PartyGreen Party of England and WalesAlliance Party of Northern Ireland