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  • Number of centenarians at record high: World War 1 generation hit 100

    Latest figures show nearly 14,000 people are aged 100 or more in the UK.

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

  • IP Insight: September 2014

    Monthly newsletter from the Intellectual Property Office, bringing you the latest developments in the world of Intellectual Property.

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  • Thousands of new businesses set up by out-of-work entrepreneurs in Wales

    More than 2,800 new businesses have been set up across Wales thanks to a UK government scheme which helps people on benefits become their own boss.

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

  • UK Statement at Panel Discussion on South Sudan, Human Rights Council, Geneva

    Statement delivered by the UK on 24 September in which the UK affirms its strong support for the peace talks in Ethiopia and encourages the participation of women.

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

  • Relatives of adopted adults now able to trace family tree

    Children, grandchildren and other relatives of adopted adults can now trace back through their ancestors’ lives.

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

  • Veterans minister praises mental health charity

    Defence minister Anna Soubry spoke on Wednesday at the annual general meeting (AGM) of veterans' mental health charity Combat Stress.

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

  • Minister sees coastguard life savers in action

    John Hayes sees the Rescue Team in Sutton Bridge Coastguard Centre.…

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

  • Energy trends and prices statistical release: 25 September 2014

    The latest provisional monthly energy statistics produced by the Department of Energy and Climate Change were released on 25 September 2014 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.

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

  • Ofqual to hold consultation events on new GCSEs and A levels

    Events for citizenship studies, cooking and nutrition, design and technology, and drama and theatre to be taught from the 2016 academic year

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  • UK Trade Mission Visits Jordan

    The mission’s members conducted meetings with potential clients and learnt more about doing business in this fast developing region

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

  • Visas: Temporary Enrolment Location is opened in Dushanbe

    From 19 August 2014 residents of Tajikistan have been able to apply for a UK visa in Dushanbe.

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

  • UN Climate Summit 2014: David Cameron’s remarks

    David Cameron spoke about addressing climate change through global action at the UN Climate Summit 2014.

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

  • The UK is leading the international drive against Ebola in Sierra Leone

    British military and humanitarian staff have arrived in Freetown to spearhead the UK’s £100 million mission to contain and control the outbreak.

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

  • Attracting foreign direct investment: UK government success

    Addressing the Forum of business leaders, Matthew Hancock spoke about action the UK government is taking to foreign direct investment to the UK.

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

  • £8 million to train the next generation of the nuclear workforce

    Business Secretary Vince Cable announces £8 million of funding to train the next generation of nuclear technicians and engineers.

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

  • Royal Visitor for Downpatrick

    HRH The Earl of Wessex is in Northern Ireland for a 2 day visit.

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

  • Fake toys seized by Border Force at Stansted

    Border Force officers at Stansted Airport have seized thousands of imitation construction brick kits worth more than £18,000.

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

  • British Embassy supports safe use of social media in the Lao PDR

    UK funds social enterprise project to promote the safe and responsible use of the internet to young users in Laos.

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

  • Transport Direct website closes on 30 September 2014

    Journey planning website to close.

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

  • Opening of Child Support Centre in Karakol

    On 17 September Ambassador Judith Farnworth and Prosperity Officer Ahmet Shamiev visited Karakol, Issyk-Kul region.

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