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  • Rifleman Suraj Gurung killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Rifleman Suraj Gurung from 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday 2 October 2010.

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  • Battle of Britain veteran inspires special blend of charity tea

    A Battle of Britain veteran has been the inspiration for a special blend of tea brewed to honour 'The Few', with some of the proceeds going to the RAF Association Wings Appeal.

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

  • Key role for apprenticeships

    Skills Minister John Hayes commits to to expansion of apprenticeships in recognition of contribution they make to both employees and the economy.

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

  • Invest in the UK business minister tells manufacturers at Paris Motor Show

    Mark Prisk will be asking an international line up of manufacturers and suppliers attending the Reception at the British Embassy to take a fresh…

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

  • Corporal Matthew Thomas killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Corporal Matthew Thomas, from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, was killed in the Garmsir district of Helmand province on Saturday 25 September 2…

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  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A snapshot of what has been happening this week at the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas.

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

  • Top new facilities to prepare for 2012

    Elite athletes start training in facilities replicating the conditions of London 2012

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

  • Increased risk of Irish-related terrorism

    The Security Service has raised the threat level from moderate to substantial. This means an Irish-related terrorist attack is a strong possibility.

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

  • The UK and US: "No commercial relationship more important to Britain"

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a speech to the British American Business International Advisory Board at the New York Stock Exchange.

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

  • Army's spy museum revealed

    Here’s a pub quiz question for you. What was the first example of aerial reconnaissance? Was it in the First World War perhaps? It’s true …

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

  • Britain's commercial relationship with the United States

    Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a speech to the British American Business International Advisory Board at the New York Stock Exchange.

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

  • History of the Secret Intelligence Service published

    The most detailed and authoritative history of the first forty years (1909-1949) of the Secret Intelligence Service, MI6, is published today.

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

  • Sergeant Andrew James Jones killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Andrew James Jones of the Royal Engineers was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday 18 September 2010.

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  • Trooper Andrew Martin Howarth killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Trooper Andrew Martin Howarth of Fondouk Squadron, The Queen's Royal Lancers, was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday 18 September 2010.

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  • Lord Brittan hosts South African Deputy President

    Deputy President Motlanthe was at the head of a delegation visiting London that included South African government ministers, officials and the…

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

  • Control orders: 11 June 2010 to 10 September 2010

    Section 14(1) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (the 2005 Act) requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament as soon as…

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

  • Electric dreams move closer to reality

    £24 million to develop the UK's low carbon vehicle capability for mass market electric cars.

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

  • Rt Hon Caroline Spelman MP speech: ‘Futureproofing the present: adapting to the reality of climate change’

    Adaptation Sub-Committee Report launch.

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

  • Corporate governance reforms:rebuilding trust, empowering shareholders and protecting long-term value

    Introduction Good afternoon and thank you for inviting me to speak to you today. It must have been sometime since you have had a Coalition…

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

  • Business Secretary points to emerging markets for export success

    Encouraging findings from a key new global report have prompted Business Secretary Vince Cable to cast the UK’s export net further afield in a bid to diversify overseas business opportunities.

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