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  • More communities chosen to try out new planning powers

    New powers to give local people unprecedented influence to determine the future of their areas are to be tried out in 36 more front-runner areas…

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

  • Sergeant Barry Weston killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Barry John Weston, from Kilo Company, 42 Commando Royal Marines, was killed in Afghanistan yesterday, Tuesday 30 August 2011.

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  • New satellite improves communications in Afghanistan

    UK troops in Afghanistan have begun operating a satellite secured from NATO at no extra cost to the MOD which is providing extra communications channels for commanders on the front line.

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

  • Data consultation to cut NHS red tape

    Twelve week consultation launched today witch plans to reduce red tape across the NHS and save millions.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning For 30 August 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Social Policy Review, Crossrail, Libya, Scotland and housing.

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

  • Andrew Stunell responds to an article in the Guardian on social housing

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell responds to an article in the Guardian suggesting that families will be priced out of social housing by …

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

  • New village centre set to transform North Solihull

    North Solihull is set to continue its ambitious transformation plans benefiting businesses and local people after receiving £2.6 million funding…

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

  • New repatriation centre at RAF Brize Norton

    The facilities include a £1.9m repatriation centre and the newly-named ‘Britannia Gate’ through which the corteges of fallen Service personnel…

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

  • Government publishes list of RDA assets transferring to HCA

    It was announced on 6 July that RDA land and property assets would be transferred to HCA, with local communities and businesses involved in …

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

  • Britain meets key CAP reform allies

    Britain has held talks with Sweden and Denmark on how to make sure Europe radically reforms the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

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

  • New figures shine a light on A&E quality

    New figures showing the quality of A&E services have been published for the first time today.

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

  • Accident and Emergency provisional quality indicators

    A new report sets out data coverage, data quality and performance information.

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

  • NHS admissions, referrals and attendances

    latest national statistics on NHS inpatient and outpatient waiting events for the quarter ending June.

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

  • More than 160,000 disabled children now enjoy short breaks

    The number of disabled children receiving short breaks more than doubled between April 2008 and March 2011, with increases in every area of the country. The findings are published today in a report by Together for Disabled C…

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

  • NHS social care allocation return 2011-2012

    The Department of Health made £648 million available to local authorities in 2011/12 for social care activities that also benefit health.

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

  • The 2011-2012 NHS social care allocation return

    The Department made available £648 million in 2011/12 for transfer to local authorities for social care activities that also benefit health.

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  • Shell Gannet Field oil spill

    Further to the update issued by Shell on 22 August, this is a statement by Mr Hugh Shaw, the Secretary of State’s Representative (SOSREP) for…

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

  • Tell us your views on crime maps

    We've teamed up with Up My Street website to see how people are using local crime information.

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

  • Trustees to the Board of the National Museum of Science and Industry

    Professor Dame Athene Donald, Andreas Goss, Lord Grade and Professor Ludmilla Jordanova have been appointed as trustees to the Board of the National Museum of Science and Industry.

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

  • Kent garage owner guilty of faking MOT tests

    Garage owner pleads guilty to issuing fraudulent MOT certificates to car owners following a VOSA investigation.

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