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  • Reappointment of Science and Technology Facilities Council Chair

    Professor Sir Michael Sterling reappointed as the Chair of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).

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

  • UK to host Friends of Yemen meeting in March

    Foreign Secretary William Hague looks to meeting in London for progress on political transition in Yemen.

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

  • New chief executive of the UK Space Agency appointed

    Dr. David Parker has been appointed as the next Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency. He has been acting Chief Executive of the agency since…

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

  • Big hitters appointed to business bank advisory group

    The government appoints group of banking, business and finance experts to advise on the direction and priorities of the business bank.

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

  • Government publishes Afghanistan progress report

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan during November and December 2012.

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

  • Pakistan: UK to bolster health services for women and children

    Britain announces new support to prevent maternal and child deaths and unintended pregnancies.

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

  • Community libraries for the 21st century

    Arts Council and LGA publish principles for community libraries. Culture Minister Ed Vaizey welcomed the publication today of ajoint Arts…

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

  • Welsh Secretary "delighted" for latest Big Society award winners Crest Co-operative

    David Jones has today [22 January] congratulated Welsh social enterprise Crest Co-operative on their Prime Minister's Big Society award.

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

  • Cold hard justice for criminals

    …Community Payback…

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

  • Welsh Social Enterprise recognised by Prime Minister for tackling food waste and unemployment

    Crest Co-operative wins Big Society Award.

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

  • Quicker and easier to apply for farm payments using new on-line system

    Defra will be working to ensure that the system is cost effective, flexible and above all, easy for customers to use.

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

  • The Prince of Wales and Eric Pickles launch Industrial Cadets scheme

    New scheme will give young people the chance to develop employability skills and gain experience in the industrial and engineering sector.

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

  • International efforts to tackle piracy given a boost

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has set out how the FCO’s maritime security programme funds will be spent this financial year.

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

  • Love Life Live Lent: interactive launch in Parliament for new Lent resource

    The impressive role played by volunteers throughout 2012 including during the Olympics and Paralympics is inspiring Love Life Live Lent.

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

  • Regulator pledges to cut red tape for food manufacturers

    Action follows government campaign on enforcement. Small food manufacturers will benefit from more efficient enforcement of regulation, and…

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

  • Specialist music school raises funds to support young musicians from around the world

    Supported by UKTI and sponsored by HSBC, Yehudi Menuhin School organised an event to raise funds for young musicians with great potential.

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

  • UK to allocate further funding for work against piracy

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has announced a new package of support worth £2.25m to help fight international piracy.

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

  • International action against piracy

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has spoken about the UK's contribution to international efforts against piracy.

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

  • A balanced approach to the challenges of economic crime

    Attorney General, Dominic Grieve QC MP outlined steps taken to prosecute economic crime at the Cityforum round table.

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

  • Girls and women: UK call to end all violence against women

    Britain wants to see real action taken to end violence against women at the next United Nations meeting of the Commission on the Status of Women.

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