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  • New Year's Honours 2013

    Local Government Minister Baroness Hanham congratulates all those recognised in the New Year Honours.

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

  • Planning practice guidance should be simpler

    An external review of planning practice guidance has recommended rationalising advice and making it easier to use.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Mark Prisk: £200 million Build to Rent fund will boost housebuilding

    A new £200 million fund will boost the construction of new homes specifically for private rent, Housing Minister Mark Prisk said today.

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

  • Benefit Cap implementation

    Benefit Cap roll out will start in April in Bromley, Croydon, Enfield and Haringey and rolled out across the country throughout the summer.

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

  • Local government finance settlement oral statement

    This oral statement is about finance for English local authorities for 2013 to 2014 and 2014 to 2015.

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

  • Foreign Secretary responds to planned new settlements

    Foreign Secretary William Hague condemns decision to build new settlements in East Jerusalem.

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

  • Changes to the building regulations

    Written Ministerial Statement by The Right Honourable Don Foster MP on changes to the building regulations regime in England.

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

  • Cranbrook

    The new Cranbrook community in East Devon, has the capacity to deliver 6,000 new homes between 2012 to 2026.

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  • Early Findings of Direct Payment Demonstration Projects published

    The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) today published the latest findings from the Direct Payment Demonstration Projects.

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

  • Government funding to unlock delivery of 12,000 new homes

    New government support for large housing sites will unlock the delivery of new homes and create thousands of jobs.

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

  • Government tackles red tape head on with package of measures

    A review of the way that appeals are handled by regulators launched today is the first stage of a new wave of bureaucracy busting measures announced…

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

  • Extra funding announced to support people in their own homes

    Extra £40m to help people remain independent in their own homes for longer.

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

  • Home Secretary speech on 'An immigration system that works in the national interest'

    Speech given by Rt Hon Theresa May MP on 'An immigration system that works in the national interest'. The speech was delivered on 12 December 2012.

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

  • The Defence Secretary on delivering value for money and innovation in Defence

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has outlined the vision for delivering value for money and innovation in Defence at the Reform Defence Conference in London.

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

  • First regional strategy to be abolished

    Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has announced a major milestone in the transfer of power to local communities.

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

  • Mark Prisk backs new rough sleeping helpline

    A new national hotline and website will connect rough sleepers with local help.

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

  • National summit to end rough sleeping

    Speech by Housing Minister Mark Prisk on the launch of StreetLink and successful local steps to end rough sleeping.

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

  • Appointments to the Homes and Communities Agency Regulation Committee

    The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has appointed two non-executive members following open competition.

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

  • Boost to councils and communities through the New Homes Bonus

    The New Homes Bonus scheme pays over £1 billion to councils backing growth.

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