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  • Red tape slashed in boost for small energy suppliers

    13 June 2011 Smaller gas and electricity suppliers will benefit from a cut in red tape in time for next year, Energy Minister Charles Hendry…

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

  • Big Society fund pays out £81million to 727 charities

    Charities across England have been awarded a total of £81 million in the third wave of payouts from the £107 million Transition Fund.

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

  • Animal testing consultation

    The government is asking you to have your say on how EU rules on testing are introduced in the UK.

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

  • Birthday Honours List

    Queen's Birthday Honours list 2011.

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

  • Queen's Birthday Honours List 2011

    Congratulations to all local government and fire service staff who have had their commitment and dedication reflected in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

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

  • Volunteers save local Tourist Information Point

    Dedicated volunteers in the town of Easingwold, North Yorkshire, have worked together to keep their local Tourist Information Point open.

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

  • The Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2011

    The 2011 Queen’s Birthday Honours List is published today recognising outstanding achievement and service across the whole of the UK.

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

  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    Egypt, Libya and Bosnia and Herzegovina were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers this week.

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

  • UK troops continue to destroy Gaddafi assets

    UK Armed Forces were again in action yesterday over Libya, with RAF Tornado and Typhoon aircraft destroying four of Colonel Gaddafi's main battle tanks near Zlitan.

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

  • Sir Ian Wrigglesworth encourages business to bid for share of funding for jobs and growth

    Sir Ian will speak about the importance of economic growth and the role of the Regional Growth Fund. He will then take questions about the process…

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

  • Renewables study published

    The Department of Energy and Climate Change today published an independent study on projected costs and deployment potential for different renewable…

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

  • Letter from Mark Higson, Dr Mike Weightman and the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change regarding issues relating to NPSs and the interim report on Fukushima

    The letter Mark Higson, Chief Executive, Office for Nuclear Development, sent to Dr Mike Weightman regarding issues relating to National Policy…

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

  • DFID research: Developmental patrimonialism? Rethinking business and politics in Africa

    A new policy brief written by Tim Kelsall from the Africa Power and Politics Programme has been published.

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

  • Drought declared in the Anglian region

    Parts of the Anglian region are now officially in a state of drought, Defra and the Environment Agency announced today.

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

  • Anfield Breckside Community Council win Big Society Award

    …Anfield Breckside Community Council, an organisation that engages and supports local people to bring about change in their area, is the latest winner of the Prime Minister's Big Society Awards.…

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

  • Statement between the PM and Croatian Prime Minister

    A transcript of a statement given by Prime Minister David Cameron and the Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor on Friday 10 June 2011.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 10 June 2011

    …The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) discussed a Cabinet Office leak, a meeting with David Willetts and the Energy Secretary.…

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

  • Andrew Stunell meets the young advisors of Waltham Forest

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell met with the Young Advisors getting involved in the Big Society in Waltham Forest.

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

  • Local Government Association housing seminar

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. Thanks Gary. I’ve been Housing Minister for over a year now. That’s quite an achievement - I shadowed…

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

  • Neighbourhood planning is an opportunity for councillors

    As readers of the MJ will well know, this country’s planning system has grown increasingly acrimonious in recent years. Centralised decision…

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