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  • PM's message on World Pride

    "I hope you all have a happy Pride and remember all those who have, and those who are still fighting for, greater rights and protection for the LGBT community."

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

  • More than £30 million for communities taking over valued services and assets

    Community groups wanting to bid to run local services or buy their local shop, library or pub will benefit from more than £30 million of new…

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

  • Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan

    The Tokyo Conference on 8 July intends to deliver much-needed aid commitments to ensure Afghanistan continues to develop long after 2014.

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

  • Human Rights Council 20th session concludes

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 20th Session on Friday 6 July, with a number of landmark resolutions on key countries of concern.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speaks on “International Justice and Ending Impunity”

    Foreign Secretary William Hague will pay a one day visit to the Netherlands on Monday 9 July, where he will deliver a speech to the legal, diplomatic and political community in The Hague.

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

  • Friends of Syrian People: Chairman's conclusions

    Full text of the Chairman's statement from the Friends of the Syrian People meeting in Paris on 6 July.

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

  • A UK vision for business and human rights

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne spoke to the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong on 6 July 2012.

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

  • Female genital mutilation: protecting girls

    Guide to the UK law on female genital mutilation will be made available to girls at risk.

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

  • Almost £3.5 billion spending increase on front line services

    The NHS has saved £1.5 billion since last year by cutting the number of managers, and reducing expenditure on wasteful IT projects.    Spending…

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

  • Whitehall flies flag with pride for first time

    The iconic rainbow flag symbolising gay pride was flown for the first time on Whitehall today.

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

  • Government publishes vision for building societies

    The government has published a discussion document setting out its vision for the building societies sector.

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

  • Cities' economic power unlocked in radical power shift

    Government has agreed to devolve new powers to England’s largest cities in a series of unique deals that will help them invest in growth, improve…

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

  • Afghanistan: Staying the course

    Ahead of the Tokyo conference on Afghanistan, UK Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan writes about why the international community need to commit to Afghanistan.

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

  • UK-Vietnam strategic dialogue

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne and Vice Minister Nguyen Thanh Son conducted the 2nd UK- Vietnam Strategic Dialogue on 5 July in Hanoi

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

  • Cities’ economic power unlocked in radical power shift

    The core cities are Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield and Manchester. These eight largest and most economically…

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

  • New board member for the Higher Education Funding Council for England

    David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science said: “I am delighted to welcome Mark to the HEFCE Board. He brings with him a vast…

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

  • Business Secretary backs growth in Yorkshire

    Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “The Government is committed to help close the gap between North and South and encourage strong and …

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

  • Syria: Britain to double humanitarian aid

    The announcement of further British support comes in response to a UN estimate that 1.5 million people are in urgent need because of the violence

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

  • Patients and staff asked to name their NHS heroes

    A new recognition scheme for all NHS staff has been launched as ministers mark the 64th anniversary of the NHS.

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

  • NHS Heroes scheme

    Letter from NHS Chief Executive, Sir David Nicholson about NHS Heroes initiative

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