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  • Sailor defends base in Helmand from attack

    Just as the sun was setting on Checkpoint (CP) Salaang in Helmand province, machine gun fire was heard coming from a neighbouring compound. …

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

  • RAF Hercules fleet moves to Brize Norton

    RAF Lyneham’s Station Commander, Group Captain John Gladston, flew the first aircraft to land at Brize Norton. He said: “This is our last…

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

  • Graham Allen launches second report on Early Intervention

    Graham Allen, MP, has today launched his second report on behalf of HMG on Early Intervention: Smart Investment, Massive Savings.

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

  • The Endowment Century

    Today is a slightly daunting anniversary for me. In my first speech as Culture Secretary last year, I quoted Grayson Perry speaking about the…

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

  • Police reform: Home Secretary's speech to ACPO summer conference

    The Home Secretary gave this speech in Harrogate on 4 July 2011. This version is as spoken, not as written.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning For 4 July 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Cabinet, Dilnot Review, Housing Benefits, Frank Field, Afghanistan, Campbell Diaries and Immigration.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon For 4 July 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Dilnot, Libya, Chris Huhne, Andrea Hill Resignation, Scottish Identity, Missing Serviceman and Police Detention Powers.

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

  • Twenty nine bids received for a second wave enterprise zone

    Twenty nine proposals will compete for the final ten enterprise zone spots, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles announced today, following the…

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

  • UK at forefront of international effort to push for human rights in Belarus

    Minister for Europe David Lidington met members of Index on Censorship to discuss the human rights situation in Belarus on 30 June.

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

  • Armed Forces Community Covenant signed in Catterick

    An Armed Forces Community Covenant, a voluntary statement of mutual support between a civilian community and its local Armed Forces community, was signed at Catterick Garrison yesterday.

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

  • Competitive sport in schools revived as part of London 2012 sports legacy

    More than 750 budding young athletes from London competed in their first School Games Festival today. 

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

  • New British drive to help tackle crisis in Yemen

    New emergency humanitarian support from the UK will help to tackle rapidly worsening conditions in Yemen.

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

  • New statistics highlight ‘shameful’ education for children in alternative provision

    Statistics published for the first time highlight the ‘shameful’ education for children in alternative provision.

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

  • Local Government Association annual conference 2011

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Let me start by thanking Baroness Margaret Eaton for her forthright, constructive…

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned by new restrictions placed on Aung San Suu Kyi

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said Aung San Suu Kyi should be able to travel freely and without risk to her personal security.

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

  • Religious leaders meet and forge relationships in Helmand

    A shura was recently held in central Helmand between local elders and religious representatives of the Afghan forces, Royal Marines and Gurkhas all currently working together in the area.

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

  • Local TV plans move forward

    Individual stations appear more feasible and faster to deliver.

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

  • New scheme backs public choices on aid spending

    The Government launched UK Aid Match today – a new scheme which gives the British public a say in how part of the development budget is spent

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

  • New domestic violence powers

    Local forces will run 12 month trial which gives officers the power to stop perpetrators from contacting victims or returning to their home.

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

  • Police given new powers to intervene in domestic violence cases

    Police will be able to prevent suspected domestic abusers from returning to victim’s home, under a pilot scheme launched by the Home Office.

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