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  • Government looks to join Europe-wide action on trafficking

    A strong indication that the government will apply to opt in to a Europe-wide effort to help tackle human trafficking was signalled today.

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

  • Major changes to student visa system

    Tougher criteria for people wanting to come to the UK to study and limits on their right to work are among major reforms announced today.

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

  • May: reforms for equality and human rights commission

    Radical reforms to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) will make it a stronger, more focussed and more efficient organisation, Home Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities Theresa May said today.

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

  • Government seeks to join Europe-wide accord to tackle human trafficking

    The government will apply to opt in to a Europe-wide effort to help tackle the brutal crime of human trafficking, subject to Parliament’s views, Immigration Minister Damian Green announced today.

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

  • Government outlines major overhaul of student visas

    Tougher entrance criteria and limits on work entitlements are among changes being made to the student visa system, announced by Theresa May.

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

  • Reform of the equality and human rights commission

    Theresa May's statement on reform of the equality and human rights commission 22 March 2011

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

  • EU directive on human trafficking

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 22 March 2011 by Damian Green, and in the House of Lords by Baroness …

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

  • Secretary of State to end the use of the temporary 50:50 recruitment provisions

    Owen Paterson has today published the government's response to the public consultation on the temporary 50:50 recruitment provisions of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000.

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

  • Welsh Secretary welcomes North Wales Slate Industry’s place on UK list for World Heritage Status

    Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan has welcomed the inclusion of the North Wales Slate Industry on the UK shortlist of applications bidding for UNESCO…

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

  • PM meets with Saudi Foreign Minister

    Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed Saudi Foreign Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Saud al Faisal bin Abdul Aziz, to Number 10.

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

  • Japan: PM signs book of condolence

    Prime Minister David Cameron has signed the Japanese Ambassador's Book of Condolence following the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

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

  • National Heritage Memorial Fund Trustee for Scotland

    The Prime Minister has appointed Seona Reid CBE as Trustee for Scotland, and a Deputy Chair, of The National Heritage Memorial Fund for three years, commencing 1 April 2011.

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

  • Suffragan Bishop of Stepney

    The Very Reverend Adrian Newman, BSc, MPhil, Dean of Rochester in the Diocese of Rochester is nominated to the Suffragan See of Stepney in the Diocese of London.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 22 March 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Cabinet, Libya and inflation.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 22 March 2011

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Libya.

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

  • Monetary policy remit: 2011

    The Chancellor's letter to the Bank of England setting out the government's economic policy.

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  • Government crackdown on drink and drug driving

    Improved testing equipment to detect drink and drug drivers to get go-ahead and key changes to streamline enforcement.

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

  • Regional cycling projects

    An additional £836,000 funding has been announced to support sustainable bike and rail schemes.

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

  • Drink and drug driving: response to Sir Peter North and Transport Select Committee

    Government's response to a drink and drug driving report by Sir Peter North released in June 2010.

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

  • Grant Shapps signals an end to squatters rights

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today “locked the door” on squatters’ rights for good, by strengthening the Government’s advice to homeowners…

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