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  • 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

  • Councils can generate income without turning motorists into cash cows

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles urges councils to offer MOTs rather than push up parking charges to generate income.

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

  • Equality Act 2010: guidance notes on taxis and private hire vehicles

    We have published guidance notes about the sections of the Equality Act 2010 which relate to taxis and private hire vehicles.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: Britain's values in a networked world

    The third of four speeches on the Coalition Government's foreign policy.

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

  • Cavalry soldiers protect engineers building new Helmand road

    Cavalry soldiers from The Royal Dragoon Guards have been protecting British engineers and Afghan contractors as, over recent weeks, they have come under daily attacks while building a new road in Helmand.

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's speech to the Green Alliance, UK-EU Action on Climate Change

    Thank you very much, Matthew [Spencer, Green Alliance]. It’s my pleasure to be here today. This gathering, so kindly arranged by the Green …

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

  • Sustainable transport

    The government's commitment to the sustainability agenda including transport.

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

  • British forces help establish ambulance service for Lashkar Gah

    In co-operation with Helmand’s Director of Health and the Provincial Reconstruction Team, the Joint Force Medical Group in Helmand province …

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

  • David Willetts' speech to Universities UK Annual Conference

    We’ve just heard an eloquent case for universities. Steve, as always, you marshalled your evidence effectively and spoke on behalf of the whole…

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

  • Future Water Policy “an issue that affects all of us”, says Environment Minister

    Members of the public can have their say on how the country’s water supplies are managed in the future.

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

  • Mastiff protects soldiers from roadside explosion in Helmand

    British soldiers have escaped unharmed after the Mastiff vehicle they were travelling in was struck by an improvised explosive device.

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

  • British engineers help locals rebuild Helmand 'Stabilisation Bridge'

    Local people had expressed their concerns to the Scots Guards over the state of the old bridge, which had serious cracks running the length …

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

  • Iron Fist Brigade in huge Canada army exercise

    20th Armoured Brigade (The Iron Fist) is currently taking part in a huge army exercise in Canada, to help prepare them for their deployment to Afghanistan next year.

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

  • Warrant Officer helps make Mastiff a Helmand hero

    Discuss the pros and cons of the British Army’s Mastiff armoured patrol vehicle with serving soldiers and you would be hard pushed to find any…

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

  • Dogs and handlers prepare for Afghanistan

    Dogs and their handlers from 104 Military Working Dog Squadron have been preparing for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan where they will help ensure the safety of troops in 16 Air Assault Brigade and the Afghan Nation…

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

  • Brothers battle Taliban to uncover IED factory

    Lance Corporal Jimmy Leather, aged 28, and Lance Corporal Michael Leather, aged 22, both from 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment…

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

  • North Wales tourist attractions are vitally important to the local economy, says Welsh Secretary

    Tourism and attractions such as the National Slate Museum, Oriel Mostyn gallery and Llangollen railway are vitally important to the North Wales…

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

  • Selling Pot Noodles on Afghanistan's front line

    As British troops move into the more remote areas of Helmand province, so does the Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes' (NAAFI's) supply of cigarettes and Pot Noodles!

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

  • RAF Gunners prepare for Afghanistan

    The squadron, who are stationed at RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire, will provide force protection capabilities at the main bases in Afghanistan…

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

  • Hayes celebrates Nissan skills commitment at launch of Juke

    At the unveiling of the latest car to be built at Sunderland, Nissan announced the creation of 75 advanced apprenticeships over the next 5 years…

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