Skip to main content

News and communications

Skip to results

61,459 results

Skip to results
61,459 results sorted by Updated (newest)
  • DCLG Director General appointed

    The Department for Communities and Local Government has today appointed Peter Schofield as Director-General for Neighbourhoods. Peter Schofield…

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Office spokesperson: The killing in Syria must stop

    In response to the surge in violence over the last two days, the Foreign Office urges Syrian government to end violence against civilians.

    • Updated:

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

  • RPA sets “best ever” payments record

    The highest ever proportion of payments were made in December - and was achieved two weeks ahead of schedule.

    • Updated:

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

  • Government to waive VAT on Military Wives’ charity single

    Chancellor of the Exchequer has today announced that the government will waive VAT on sales of the Military Wives choir's Christmas single.

    • Updated:

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

  • Snow wardens, winter workers and community angels to help with shopping and heating homes

    £20 million government funding to help people in the cold weather to be shared by 163 projects across the country

    • Updated:

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

  • Snow wardens and winter workers to help people keep safe this winter

    163 successful applications for a share of £20 million of Government funding to help people in the cold weather.

    • Updated:

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

  • Offenders cook festive feast for the elderly

    Offenders sentenced to Community Payback in Kent cooked a Christmas lunch with all the trimmings at a lunch club for the elderly.

    • Updated:

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

  • Draft Revised Community Skin Cancer Measures for the Manual of Cancer Services

    The attached letter from Stephen Parsons, Director, National Cancer Action Team, explains about a draft version of the Community Skin Cancer Measures being issued for a three-month consultation starting from 21 December 2011.

    • Updated:
  • Gateway 97.8 in Basildon is the latest Big Society Award winner

    Radio station provides valuable support for local charities.

    • Updated:

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

  • Top ten most popular Foreign Office podcasts of 2011

    From the Secret Intelligence Service to the "principality" of Sealand, FCO podcasts have covered a huge range of topics. Take a look at the most popular from the past year.

    • Updated:

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

  • Manoj Badale on entrepreneurship in Britain

    In a short film launched today, British Asian entrepreneur Manoj Badale talks about business opportunities in the UK. Manoj is one of the founders of the Indian Premier League and a serial technology entrepreneur.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes adoption of a resolution on human rights situation in Syria

    Welcoming a resolution on the human rights situation, Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said that Syria desperately needs to listen to and respect the shared concerns of the international community.

    • Updated:

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

  • Santa swaps sleigh for helicopter

    Helicopters of the Defence Helicopter Flying School (DHFS) have assisted local schools by providing ‘Santa Drops’ with their helicopters. The…

    • Updated:

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

  • New ministerial committee to uphold pledges to Armed Forces

    A new ministerial committee will ensure that the Government delivers promises made under the Armed Forces Covenant as part of a cross-Government effort to keep the interests of Service personnel at the heart of the Nation.

    • Updated:

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

  • Statement from Vince Cable on retirement of Sir Kevin Smith from GKN plc

    “I would like to take the opportunity to recognise the significant contribution that Sir Kevin Smith has made to UK industry, on the occasion…

    • Updated:

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

  • Future of wave hub is secured

    The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) will take over ownership of the Wave Hub asset from the South West Regional Development…

    • Updated:

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

  • Edinburgh to benefit from UK Government super-connected broadband initiative

    Glasgow also eligible to apply for broadband funding

    • Updated:

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

  • Design stars to gather for growth summit

    Register for the live webcast to join the debate on how Britain’s design industry can play a more central role in driving economic growth

    • Updated:

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

  • Fourteen cities eligible to be super-connected cities

    Fourteen cities across the UK have the chance to become super-connected cities, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced today.

    • Updated:

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

  • UN report to tackle LGB&T prejudice

    The government today welcomed the first ever report by the United Nations looking at the widespread discrimination and violence facing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

    • Updated:

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