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  • Machinery of Government changes - 20 July 2010

    Changes affecting the Food Standards Agency in England; responsibility for Directgov; and responsibility for the Licensing Act 2003.

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

  • Money saving ideas for Defence honoured

    The best examples of innovation and initiative in defence were honoured as this year's winners of the GEMS suggestion scheme were announced at the Tower of London on Friday, 16 July 2010.

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

  • Staff Sergeant Brett George Linley killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Staff Sergeant Brett George Linley from 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday 17 July 2010.

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  • Sergeant David Thomas Monkhouse killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant David Thomas Monkhouse, from The Royal Dragoon Guards, was killed in Afghanistan yesterday, Saturday 17 July 2010.

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  • Marine Jonathan David Thomas Crookes killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Marine Jonathan David Thomas Crookes, from 40 Commando Royal Marines, was killed in Afghanistan on Friday 16 July 2010.

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  • 40 ideas a day to cut red tape

    In just 5 working days, the Communities Secretary’s call for suggestions about cutting red tape has attracted more than 200 ideas.

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

  • Baroness Hanham maps the progress of government transparency

    The national mapping agency is the pioneer in a new era of information transparency by government, Baroness Hanham said today (16 July 2010).

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

  • Marine Matthew Harrison killed in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Marine Matthew Harrison from 40 Commando Royal Marines, serving as part of Combined Force Sangin, was killed in Afghanistan on Tuesday 13 July 2010.

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  • Speech to the Develop Conference

    I’m delighted to have the opportunity to address the Develop conference today. As many of you know, I am a huge fan of the video games industry…

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

  • Rapid review of counter-terrorism powers announced

    A review of which security powers could be scaled back in order to restore the balance of civil liberties has been announced by Theresa May.

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

  • Postcard from the field: Ethiopia

    25 years on from Live Aid, DFID's Jo Raisin looks at the progress the country has made and the challenges that remain

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

  • Rapid review of counter-terrorism powers

    The Home Secretary has announced today that a rapid review of key counter-terrorism and security powers is underway.

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

  • Fire Minister Bob Neill visits Bromley Fire Station

    Reducing arson and improving home fire safety.

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

  • Mercian soldiers receive gallantry awards

    Soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters) [2 MERCIAN] have received their gallantry awards at Buckingham Palace from His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, who is Colonel-in-Chief of The Me…

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

  • MOD and F1 motorsport race ahead to provide battlefield technology

    Technology currently used in Formula 1 racing cars could help our troops on the front line, the MOD's Lord Astor has said.

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

  • Child-safety button on Facebook

    Facebook and the Home Office-backed Centre for Child Protection join forces to help make the internet safer for young users.

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

  • A change of heart wins Denbigh man a brand new car

    A lucky driver from Denbigh has won a brand new car worth over £10,000 after renewing his vehicle tax online.

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  • Home Secretary presents awards to police officers

    The Home Secretary presented awards to courageous police officers at a London ceremony last night.

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

  • New task force to cut farmers’ red tape

    The Task Force on Farming Regulation will work to reduce the bureaucratic burdens that English farmers and food producers face.

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

  • Talisman helps British forces counter the IED threat

    The arrival of the new Talisman counter-IED system in Afghanistan is helping 15 Field Support Squadron, 38 Engineer Regiment, deal with the menace in less time and more safely.

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