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  • £200 million payment by results scheme to help troubled families

    The Government has today announced a new £200 million outreach service to help England’s most troubled families.

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

  • The New Year's Honours List 2012

    The New Year’s Honours List is published today, recognising the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom.

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP speech to GLOBE Forum, Tianjin

    Thank you very much. It’s my pleasure to be here - and to be in Tianjin, the city that models China’s green ambitions. Those ambitions have…

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

  • Private John King killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Private John King, from 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, was killed in Afghanistan on 30 December 2011.

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  • Renewables bring £2.5bn boost to economy

    29 December 2011 The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP today revealed more evidence of the economic benefits of renewable energy as he reaffirmed the coalition…

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

  • Southern carriages announcement

    Over £80 million towards deal led by Southern Railways to build 130 new railway carriages.

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

  • £3.1 million from dormant bank accounts invested in Big Society projects

    £3.1 million from dormant bank accounts will be invested in new projects to support local communities.

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

  • Defence 2011: A Year in Pictures

    A different image will be posted here each day until 24 December 2011. Most of the featured photographs were taken by Service or MOD photographers…

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

  • HMS Somerset celebrates Christmas at sea

    HMS Somerset is working under Combined Maritime Forces as part of a task force which patrols the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean and the…

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

  • UK troops support Afghan led Operation WINTER SUCCESS

    Nearly 1,000 British and Afghan soldiers and Afghan Police have taken part in a major operation to clear insurgents from a crucial area of Helmand province.

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

  • Squadron Leader Anthony Downing dies of wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Squadron Leader Anthony Downing, who died on 23 December 2011 following an incident in Afghanistan.

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  • Government to bring forward legislation to tackle excessive card surcharges

    Government to bring forward legislation to tackle excessive card surcharges.

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

  • Taking steps to tackle road works disruption in St Helens

    Merseyside's first road works permit scheme means utility firms in St Helens will now have to cut disruption caused by road works.

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

  • Extra talk-time to those back home for troops in Afghanistan this Christmas

    UK servicemen and women in Afghanistan will enjoy an extra 1 hour and 15 minutes of talk-time to keep in touch with family and friends this Christmas.

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

  • Royal Anglian Soldiers get new homes for Christmas

    Soldiers from the Royal Anglian Regiment raised the flag at their new barracks in Wiltshire for the first time earlier this month, just in time for Christmas.

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

  • New contraception drive will save women's lives

    The UK will help save thousands of lives and avert nearly 220,000 unsafe abortions by providing much needed contraceptive supplies

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

  • Reappointment of Chairman of Remploy Ltd

    Ian Russell, CBE has been reappointed for a further five years as Chairman of Remploy when his current appointment ends on 7 January 2012.

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

  • Holiday travel: Strikes

    Strikes in some European countries could affect travel during the holidays. Check our advice before you set off.

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    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.

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

  • Armed Forces honoured at the Millies

    A star-studded line up of royalty, politicians and entertainers paid tribute to the courage, sacrifice, achievements and excellence of the UK's Armed Forces at the Sun Military Awards last night.

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