Skip to main content

News and communications

Skip to results

140,752 results

Skip to results
140,752 results sorted by Updated (newest)
  • Dounreay invites companies to register interest in Europe’s deepest nuclear clean-up

    DSRL will be holding supply chain briefings for Europe’s deepest nuclear clean-up, ahead of an application for permission to start construction work in 2013.

    • Updated:
  • Consultation on bus subsidy reform

    A consultation on bus subsidy reform has been launched and will run for 8 weeks.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Reform of bus subsidy system

    Consultation on bus subsidy launched.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Eric Pickles sees Gurkhas settling into Rushmoor

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles sees first-hand the positive effect of funding in helping Gurkhas and their families settle in the UK.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary: UK wants to build better relations with Iraq

    Foreign Secretary William Hague is in Iraq where he met Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, Foreign Minister Hoshiyar Zebari and Speaker of the House of Parliament.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister calls for more UK trade with East Asia

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire praised the progress made by British business throughout East Asia and pledged continued Government support for increased trade with the region.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister congratulates new Libyan Prime Minister

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt spoke after Dr Mustafa Abu Shagar was elected by the Libyan General National Congress as the new Prime Minister.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Acting UK Head of Mission in Libya announced

    Michael Aron, formerly Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Iraq, will be temporarily replacing Sir Dominic Asquith as Acting Head of Mission in Libya.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 122/2012 - Royal Navy’s newest attack submarine ready for sea trials

    Ambush, the second of the Royal Navy’s potent new Astute Class attack submarines, is today preparing to leave her builder’s yard to begin sea trials.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence Secretary visits Afghanistan as changeover of British brigades begins

    The Secretary of State for Defence, Philip Hammond, has paid a visit to Afghanistan where he received an update on operations on the ground as the UK prepares to reduce its force levels in the country by 500 troops.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Navy's newest attack submarine ready for sea trials

    Ambush, the second of the Royal Navy's Astute Class attack submarines, is today preparing to leave her builder's yard to begin sea trials.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Afghan and British forces compete together in 'Helmand Olympics'

    Helmand province witnessed a true sporting spectacular as British military personnel joined the people of Lashkar Gah to host their own version of the Olympic Games.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Combat medic reservists learn infantry skills

    Front line combat medics are being put to the test in a new overseas training exercise to make sure they are not only first-rate trauma medics but can also think and act like fighting troops on patrol in Afghanistan.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Africa welcomes First Vice President of Zanzibar

    Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds welcomed First Vice President of Zanzibar HE Seif Shariff Hamad to the Foreign Office today.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UUK conference: "A world without boundaries"

    David Willetts sets out the future for UK higher education and what the government is doing to improve access, funding and collaboration.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Low Pay Commission visit to Bangor and Anglesey

    Susan Anderson and John Hannett will meet a number of representatives in Bangor and Anglesey to hear first hand what impact the National Minimum…

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government launches fund to help London Met students

    The fund will help legitimate students to meet additional costs they may incur by moving to another institution to finish their studies. These…

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Staffordshire’s potters show off their business mettle to Vince Cable

    The tour comes in the same week that the Business Secretary set out his Industrial Strategy to make the most of the UK’s competitive advantage…

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New proposals to boost small businesses that support home buyers and sellers

    Following on from the Red Tape Challenge, the Government’s response to the consultation on amending the Estate Agents Act to encourage new business…

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Edward Davey statement in response to Committee on Climate Change letter

    Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change said: “We are currently considering a 2030 electricity decarbonisation target…

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government