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  • Defence Secretary balances MOD budget

    Through a series of tough but necessary decisions, combined with radical reforms of the MOD’s financial processes, the £38bn black hole in the…

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

  • Andrew Mitchell: our aid programme in India

    The Development Secretary reaffirms Britain's support for India's poorest people

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

  • New plans to simplify recording rights of way

    All unrecorded footpaths and bridleways created before 1949 cannot be recorded after 1 January 2026.

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

  • New chairman of the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland

    The Secretary of State Owen Paterson today announced the appointment of Mr Brian Rowntree as Chairman of the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland.

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

  • More help to follow a healthy diet – front of pack food labelling consultation launched

    Keeping track of what you eat and choosing healthier foods could be made easier thanks to a UK-wide consultation launched today by Health Secretary…

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

  • Review into PiP implant scandal published

    Lord Howe - “serious lessons must be learned.” A review into the PiP breast implant scandal has found that, although the regulator acted appropriately…

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

  • Department teams up with doc2doc forum to gather views on long term conditions

    The Department of Health is working with doc2doc, the BMJ Group’s online community for health professionals, to gain input into its long term…

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

  • Food labelling consultation launched

    …UK health ministers…

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

  • Latest topics referred to NICE: May 2012

    Department of Health ministers agreed to refer the following topics to the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence** **(NICE) …

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

  • Review into PiP implants published

    A review into PiP breast implants has found that, although the regulator acted appropriately and followed scientific and clinical advice, there is room for improvement  and serious lessons must be learned.

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

  • Substance misuse services in prisons, immigration and removal centres

    The Department, together with the Ministry of Justice and the Youth Justice Board, has issued a dear colleague letter that sets out policy for…

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning 14 May 2012

    Business leaders, NHS reforms and Mitt Romney were among the topics discussed at this press briefing.

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

  • Corporal Brent John McCarthy and Lance Corporal Lee Thomas Davies killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence confirms that Corporal Brent John McCarthy, Royal Air Force, and Lance Corporal Lee Thomas Davies, 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, were killed in Afghanistan on Saturday 12 May 201…

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  • Malawi: Urgent support for vital health projects

    Today the British Government announced urgent support for the Malawian health system to prevent the cancellation of vital vaccination and bed net programmes.

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

  • CDS explains reasons for changes to Joint Strike Fighter capability

    Military command is about taking difficult decisions in changing and challenging circumstances. Over the 40 years I have had the honour to serve…

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

  • Tanker fuel drivers vote for strike action

    Responding to the news that strike action has been averted, Edward Davey, Energy and Climate Change Secretary said: “This is the right result…

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

  • New agency to lead fight against serious and organised crime

    The UK’s ability to tackle serious and organised crime to be transformed by introduction of the National Crime Agency (NCA).

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

  • Consortia of leading organisations appointed to support the Government’s Health and Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Programme

    The Offender Health Collaborative, a consortium led by Nacro and comprising Revolving Doors Agency; Centre for Mental Health; Mental Health …

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

  • NHS cancelled elective operations, quarter ending 31 March 2012

    The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: The key points from the latest release are: During the quarter…

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

  • Statistical Press notice: PIP breast implants

    The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: Latest weekly PIP implant data (covering the period 6th January to…

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