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  • John Hayes statement on nuclear power station life extensions

    …Comment on EDF Energy's announcement of life extensions to Hinkley Point B and Hunterston B nuclear power stations…

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

  • Economy top of agenda at Business Advisory Group meeting

    The performance of the Welsh economy was the focal point of discussions of a group of representatives of Welsh businesses today.

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

  • Annual Energy Statement - Oral Statement by Edward Davey

    Mr Speaker, I am pleased, ahead of the Energy Bill’s introduction later today, to publish the Annual Energy Statement.  It shows that this …

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

  • Energy intensive industries to be exempt from new low carbon costs

    Alongside the introduction of the Energy Bill (on 29 November), Edward Davey will announce the Government’s intention to exempt energy intensive…

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

  • An Energy Bill to power low-carbon economic growth, protect consumers and keep the lights on

    Essential legislation to power low-carbon economic growth, to protect consumers, and to keep the lights on was introduced to Parliament by Edward…

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

  • Annual Energy Statement - Oral Statement by Edward Davey

    Introduction Mr Speaker, I am pleased, ahead of the Energy Bill's introduction later today, to publish the Annual Energy Statement.  It shows that this Government is making good progress towards our...

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

  • Government shares future buying needs to stimulate growth

    The government will share more details of its future projects and contracts, worth up to £84 billion, to stimulate growth and help businesses plan ahead.

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

  • HMS Northumberland prepares for patrol

    Sailors and Royal Marines from Royal Naval warship HMS Northumberland have carried out final boarding training in Crete for their upcoming maritime policing patrol in the Indian Ocean.

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

  • Government agreement on energy policy sends clear, durable signal to investors

    The Government has reached a landmark agreement on energy policy that will deliver a clear, durable signal to investors, Edward Davey announced…

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

  • Constituent parts of the UK and membership of the European Union

    The position of an independent Scotland in relation to the EU was examined in a speech today by Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire. Hugo Swire said Scotland “would have to apply to join the EU as a new state”

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

  • UK secures £1.2 billion package of space investment

    From satellite communications to Mars rovers and nuclear space batteries to weather satellites, the direction of Britain’s investment in European…

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

  • North Highland Regeneration Fund holds AGM

    The North Highland Regeneration Fund (NHRF) held its Annual General Meeting on Friday 9 November 2012.

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  • Association of Colleges annual conference 2012

    Matthew Hancock talks about the important role further education has in the UK's education system and how the government will raise the standing of FE.

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

  • £150 million for businesses to build skilled workforce

    The fund is the second round of the Employer Ownership Pilot (EOP) which is already giving nearly £70 million to companies including Nissan,…

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

  • Matthew Hancock speech to Association of Colleges conference

    Minister Matthew Hancock speaks to the Association of Colleges conference, 20 November 2012.

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

  • PM to bring G8 to Northern Ireland

    Transcript of David Cameron's speech and Q&A at the NACCO Materials handling factory, Northern Ireland.

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

  • Students to be talent spotted for engineering careers

    The extension of the Talent Retention Solution (TRS) now means that students can sign-up to match their skills and experience to job vacancies…

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on situation in Gaza and southern Israel

    Foreign Secretary William Hague was interviewed by Dermot Murnaghan on Sky News today about the situation in Gaza and southern Israel, and developments in Syria.

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

  • Defence organisations top workplace equality lists

    The British Army and the Royal Navy are among the top 10 UK public sector organisations for female employment, while both the MOD and the RAF are in the top 10 most ethnically diverse, a new study has found.

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

  • Welsh Secretary responds to Labour Market Statistics

    Secretary of State for Wales David Jones has today [14 November] welcomed the continued increase in employment in Wales. The latest figures…

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