Cabinet Office, Government department in Whitehall, London, United Kingdom.
The Cabinet Office is a government department on Whitehall Street in central London. The institution works directly with the Prime Minister and coordinates activities across different government bodies.
The department was created in 1916 during World War I when the government established a central body to coordinate wartime efforts. The organization later developed into a permanent institution for cross-government coordination.
The department maintains the tradition of collective ministerial responsibility, where ministers present unified positions on government decisions regardless of personal views.
The building sits at number 70 on Whitehall, a street between Trafalgar Square and the Houses of Parliament. Visitor access is only available through prior arrangement for official purposes.
The office oversees the awarding of the Elizabeth Emblem to public servants who died in the line of duty. This honor was introduced in 2021 and extends recognition beyond members of the armed forces.
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