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  • Norwegian Army Conference 2012

    Speech by Lord Astor of Hever, Under Secretary of State.

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

  • UK and the World Intellectual Property Office agree to enhance cooperation for development

    The agreement signed by the UK IPO Chief Executive, John Alty and WIPO Director General, Francis Gurry commits the UK IPO to assisting with …

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

  • New small claims track for businesses with IP disputes

    The small claims track will provide copyright, trade mark and unregistered design holders the option of pursuing basic IP disputes through an…

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

  • Freedom day for businesses as red tape stripped back

    The reforms are part of a wider strategy to tackle red tape, including the Red Tape Challenge, which invited the public, business and the voluntary…

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

  • Ageism no longer acceptable under new legislation

    People who believe they have been treated unfairly because of their age will be protected and will have the right to bring a legal challenge.

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

  • Live music licensing laws red tape cut

    Music venues across the country set to benefit from more flexible rules.

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

  • Marriage hours restrictions removed

    From today couples tying the knot will be given greater freedom of choice as time restrictions on ceremonies are removed.

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

  • The pension revolution starts here – first day of automatic enrolment

    The biggest change in pensions for over a hundred years - automatic enrolment - starts today.

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

  • Lord McNally’s speech to the Birmingham Law Society Family Conference 2012

    Lord McNally's speech on the government's programme of reform addressing the Family Justice Review.

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

  • Separate Scotland would have to negotiate EU membership

    How devolution would affect Scotland's membership of the European Union.

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

  • UK government will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Holyrood on alcohol pricing court case

    Clarification of the UK government's position on alcohol pricing currently being challenged in the European Court.

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

  • New rules make offenders pay

    From Monday, new rules will force more criminals to pay towards supporting victims of crime, Minister for Victims Helen Grant announced.

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

  • Entrepreneurship: thriving in chaos

    Transcript of speech by the British High Commissioner, Sir James Bevan, KCMG at TiEcon Delhi 2012 on 28 September 2012.

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

  • Operational Honours and Awards List: 28 September 2012

    A total of 106 members of the Armed Forces have received honours and awards in the Operational Honours List dated today, 28 September 2012.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes extension of UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria

    The UN Human Rights Council today passed a further resolution on Syria which condemned the appalling human rights violations by the Syrian regime and extended the mandate of the UN Commission of Inquiry.

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

  • “Nuclear terrorism remains one of the greatest threats to our global peace and security”

    UK Statement by Baroness Warsi at the UN High Level Meeting on Countering Nuclear Terrorism – 28 September 2012

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

  • Greater rights for motorists

    From Monday (1 October 2012) motorists will be given greater rights as new laws banning wheel clamping and towing take effect.

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

  • Sponsored reservists honoured for work with RAF

    Three Oxfordshire-based civilian pilots have been awarded their 'military wings' in a ceremony at RAF Brize Norton.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Ecuadorian Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met with Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino in New York today.

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

  • Foreign Office disappointed by conduct of recent Belarus elections

    Following the elections that took place in Belarus on 23 September, the UK Government has expressed its regret at the way they were carried out.

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