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  • New University will strengthen higher education in West Wales, says Cheryl Gillan

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan today welcomed the granting of a Supplemental Charter which paves the way for the merger of two of…

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

  • Department for fire safety puts its own house in order

    Government Ministers today revealed that they have taken swift action to tackle an enforcement notice issued by Communities and Local Government…

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

  • Dartford crossing

    Transport Minister says he is committed to improving the levels of service experienced by users of the Dartford crossing.

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

  • 1,000th recruit passes out of British-run Helmand Police Training Centre

    The 1,000th Afghan Policeman passed out of the British-run Helmand Police Training Centre (HPTC) last week.

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

  • Minister visits HMP Wandsworth to annouce review of offender learning

    During a visit to HMP Wandsworth to tour its groundbreaking education centre, he emphasised the Government’s commitment to reducing reoffending…

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement on 2013 Review of the Rural Payments Agency

    Independent review of Rural Payments Agency, and the Government response to it.

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

  • Joint press conference with President Barack Obama

    A transcript of a joint press conference given by Prime Minister David Cameron and the President of the United States Barack Obama at the White house, 20 July 2010.

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

  • Government cuts more red tape to simplify college funding

    Information on plans to simplify current funding processes of 16 to 19 education.

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

  • British trained Afghan soldiers lead operation into Taliban stronghold

    The operation, known as Op OMID DO (HOPE 2), was the culmination of weeks of planning by Colonel Sheren Shah, the Commander of the 3rd Kandak…

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

  • Staff Sergeant Brett George Linley killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Staff Sergeant Brett George Linley from 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday 17 July 2010.

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  • Cable announces further quango closures

    The Strategic Advisory Board for Intellectual Property policy (SABIP), SITPRO (Simplifying International Trade) and the Waste Electrical and…

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

  • Finance Sector Vital for Scotland?s Future - Moore

    Secretary of State for Scotland, Michael Moore, has said that a revitalised financial sector is essential for Scotland's economy and stated the Government's determination to create an environment conducive to busines…

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

  • Big Society Speech

    Transcript of a speech by the Prime Minister on the Big Society, 19 July 2010.

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

  • UK’s Afghan aid effort to increase by 40%

    The UK’s aid effort in Afghanistan will be expanded by 40%, International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell announced today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary answers questions about UK/Asia on Twitter

    William Hague has answered questions posted by audiences on Twitter during his first visit to the Far East as Foreign Secretary.

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

  • Senior Aircraftman Kinikki "Griff" Griffiths killed in a vehicle accident in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must announce that Senior Aircraftman Kinikki "Griff" Griffiths, from the RAF Regiment, was killed in a vehicle accident in Afghanistan on Friday 16 July 2010.

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  • A new era for universities

    This is my first attempt to set out my views on the university, and wider, HE sector and my aspirations for it. The background is a very sombre…

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

  • 16 Air Assault Brigade prepare for Afghanistan

    16 Air Assault Brigade, the first UK troops to enter Helmand province in 2002 and support the International Security Assistance Force's (ISAF's) efforts to create stability in Afghanistan, are preparing to travel bac…

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

  • Injured TA soldier benefits from return to work initiative

    A Territorial Army (TA) soldier who was seriously injured in Afghanistan, leaving him unable to return to his former employment, took on a new challenge working amongst the national arms and armoury collection.

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

  • Queen honours 3 SCOTS soldiers

    Soldiers from The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS), received their gallantry awards from Her Majesty The Queen at a ceremony in Edinburgh on Tuesday 13 July 2010.

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