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  • Lieutenant David Boyce and Lance Corporal Richard Scanlon killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lieutenant David Alexander Grant Boyce and Lance Corporal Richard Scanlon, both from 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards, were killed in Afghanistan on Thursda…

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  • Culture Secretary's Olympic tour heads to the East Midlands

    Businesses in East Midlands urged to make the very most of the opportunity of the country hosting the Olympics and Paralympics.

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

  • Association of Colleges final keynote

    Good afternoon. It’s one year and a day since we launched the Government’s skills strategy and I spoke to this conference. I’ve returned…

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

  • Pupils take on an international challenge in EU Mock Council

    Students represent EU States and Institutions in a debate on the Arab spring and the economic challenges facing Europe.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits rural China

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne visited Zhongfeng Township in Sichuan Province to broaden the UK's work with regions outside of the country's central cities.

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

  • Winners of green heating competition revealed

    17 November 2011 First wave of social housing winners to share in £4million fund Regional data published on uptake of £15 million Renewable…

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

  • Lance Corporal Peter Eustace killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Peter Eustace from 2nd Battalion The Rifles (2 RIFLES) was killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday 16 November 2011.

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  • DFID research: New publication: The state and accessible justice in Africa: is Ghana unique?

    Policy brief from APPP considers what lessons to be learned from Ghana in developing policies to promote accessible justice in Africa.…

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

  • Afghanistan operational air update 13 November

    RAF, Royal Navy and Army Air Corps personnel conducted numerous missions across southern Afghanistan last week, 7 to 13 November 2011. Here follows an operational update.

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

  • Funding for 10,000 business mentors

    The government has announced funding to recruit and train an additional 10,000 volunteers to become business mentors.

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

  • Death certification reforms preparing for implementation

    Updated 7 January 2013 - the publication date of the consultation on the death certification reforms (DCR), including draft regulations.

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

  • Association of Colleges Annual Conference

    Thank you Kirsty [Wark] and good afternoon everyone. It’s always pleasant when I’m able to begin a speech with congratulations. I’m sure…

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

  • UK Minister visits to mark the GREAT panda voyage

    On 14-18 November, Jeremy Browne, Minister of State for the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, will visit four cities across China.

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

  • "A new, positive bilateral relationship post-Qadhafi in Libya"

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt spoke about the future of the UK's relationship with Libya on 14 November.

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

  • Engineers take part in major exercise in Germany

    Personnel from 28 Engineer Regiment have taken part in a major military exercise in Germany using a variety of vehicles and specialist equipment to test their readiness to deploy to any emergency situation around the world.

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

  • Vince Cable and Mark Prisk unveil plans for “Make it in Great Britain” campaign and exhibition

    Business Secretary Vince Cable and Business Minister Mark Prisk have today formally launched the Make it in Great Britain campaign, which aims…

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

  • Hayes sets out further freedoms for Further Education

    Mr Hayes said that colleges will be given more freedoms to deliver the learning that meets the needs of local people and employers through simplified…

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

  • Government plans to reform PFI model

    The Government will review the private finance initiative (PFI) and consider other delivery models, the Chancellor announced today.

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

  • Speech: 15 November 2011, Andrew Lansley, NHS Employers

    Andrew Lansley speaks to NHS Employers.

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

  • Education Bill receives Royal Assent

    The Education Act 2011 will help teachers raise standards in education with new powers to root out poor behaviour and underperformance.

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