Central government
Her Majesty's Government consists of ministers responsible for the conduct of national affairs.
The Queen alone appoints the Prime Minister and all other ministers are appointed by her on the Prime Minister's recommendation.
Most ministers are members of the Commons, although the Government is also fully represented by ministers in the Lords.
The Prime Minister presides over the Cabinet, is responsible for allocating functions among ministers and, at regular meetings with the Queen, informs her of the general business of the Government.
Links
For more information on the Government, Government departments, and Members of Parliament visit the Direct Gov website. DirectGov website.
DirectGov also provide a useful a to z of central Government.