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The government publishes information about how government works to allow you to make politicians, public services and public organisations more accountable.
What does the Government do? The Government is responsible for deciding how the country is run and for managing things, day to day. They set taxes, choose what to spend public money on and decide how best to deliver public services, such as:
Together, the cabinet has the power to make all UK government decisions. The cabinet therefore governs the UK. Every member of the government comes from the largest party in...
The government of the United Kingdom, officially His Majesty's Government, abbreviated to HM Government, is the central executive authority of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Find out what happens at Parliament, how your MP represents you and how Parliament checks up on the work of Government. What Parliament does, its role in UK politics, and its relationship with Government, the Crown and devolved legislatures.
The principal methods are questioning government ministers, debating and the investigative work of committees. The government can publicly respond to explain and justify policies and decisions.
The work of Parliament is separate from the work of government. The government is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the country: Parliament holds them to account and makes laws. It is important to distinguish between the work of Parliament (legislature), and that of the government (executive).
