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On this page you'll find news and announcements from Downing Street from the last three days. This is also the place to find press notices and media briefings from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman.

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4 July

NHS at 60: Crown copyrightNHS is the "pride of Britain"

Gordon Brown visited staff and patients at a Sunderland hospital today to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the NHS.

 

India's Virender Sehwag plays a shot during the ICC World Twenty20 cricket match against England in Durban. Image copyright: ReutersPM welcomes Zimbabwe cricket decision

The ICC's decision to suspend Zimbabwe from international competition sends "a powerful message" to Robert Mugabe's regieme, Gordon Brown has said.

 

Door knockerAfternoon press briefing from 3 July 2008

Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: MPs' pay, fuel/oil and miscellaneous

 

3 July

CoinsBritish economy "resilient"

Gordon Brown is committed to "keeping the economy moving" in the face of a tougher global economic climate.

 

Gordon Brown smiling. Image copyright: ReutersPM meets Liaison Committee

Food, fuel and the economy and international affairs were on the agenda when the Prime Minister met with senior MPs this morning.

 

globePM takes "green revolution" message to G8

Developing countries need western support to increase food production to deal with difficulties in the global market, the PM told MPs this morning.

 

NHS at 60: Crown copyrightLord Darzi NHS webchat

Health minister Lord Darzi has answered a range of questions from the public following the publication of his report on the future of the NHS earlier this week.

 

Number 10 front doorAfternoon press briefing from 2 July 2008

Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Business Council, retirement age, letter from the Chief Whip and Hauliers strike

 

2 July

Prime Minister Gordon Brown; Crown copyrightPM attends NHS celebration service

Gordon and Sarah Brown have attended a service at Westminster Abbey to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the NHS.

 

Number 10 front door; Crown copyrightAfternoon press briefing from 1 July 2008

Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: 10p tax rate, fuel and food prices and miscellaneous

 

Whitehall street signMorning press briefing from 2 July 2008

Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Vehicle excise duty, Europe, BP and knife crime

 

Door of Number 10 Downing StreetPM announces Business Council changes

Gordon Brown has announced a number of changes to the membership of the Business Council for Britain, the group of top business leaders that meets the Prime Minister several times a year.

 

The Houses of Parliament; Crown copyrightPrime Minister's Questions

Afganistan, Zimbabwe and the NHS were on the agenda at today's PMQs.

 

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