Skip to main content

News and communications

Skip to results

10,962 results

Skip to results
10,962 results sorted by Updated (newest)
  • Defence Secretary on progress in Afghanistan

    In a wide ranging interview published in today's Guardian, the Defence Secretary, Philip Hammond, restated why UK Forces are operating in Afghanistan and the tangible progress they are making.

    • Updated:

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

  • New proposals to streamline employment law will boost business

    Today’s package comes in response to calls from business to simplify and speed up the process of ending the employment relationship when it …

    • Updated:

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

  • Consultation on bus subsidy reform

    A consultation on bus subsidy reform has been launched and will run for 8 weeks.

    • Updated:

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

  • Government launches fund to help London Met students

    The fund will help legitimate students to meet additional costs they may incur by moving to another institution to finish their studies. These…

    • Updated:

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

  • Women's Engagement Newsflash September 2012

    The women’s engagement newsflash provides news and updates about women’s equality and female representation. Date: Thu Sep 13 15:00:20 BST …

    • Updated:
  • Wales Office responds to Unilever announcement

    Responding to news that Unilever is to launch a 90-day consultation on a number of job losses at its existing sites in Swansea and Bridgend,…

    • Updated:

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

  • Government welcomes one million boost to private sector employment

    Employment Minister Mark Hoban has welcomed another fall in unemployment.

    • Updated:

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

  • Ministry of Defence Welfare Conference 2012

    Speech by Mark Francois, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans.

    • Updated:

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

  • New policing minister calls on candidates to give public a voice in policing

    Rt Hon Damian Green MP tells candidates they will be elected to cut crime and give the public a voice at the highest level.

    • Updated:

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

  • Memorial Flight Lancaster gets new identity

    The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster has taken on the new 'identity' of 617 Squadron Lancaster B1 DV385, 'Thumper Mk III'.

    • Updated:

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

  • Government red tape blitz to boost business growth

    Shops, offices, pubs and clubs will no longer face burdensome health and safety inspections, and over 3,000 regulations will be scrapped or …

    • Updated:

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

  • Sanford Lieberson awarded honorary CBE

    Ed Vaizey praises film visionary in recognition of his services to the industry.

    • Updated:

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

  • Sergeant Lee Paul Davidson killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Lee Paul Davidson of the Light Dragoons was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 9 September 2012.

    • Updated:
  • Government invests £10 million to help universities move to open access

    The investment will enable a number of research-intensive UK institutions to kick-start the process of developing policies and setting up funds…

    • Updated:

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

  • Fastest broadband in Europe: delivering infrastructure to boost UK businesses

    Moves to fast-track the roll-out of superfast broadband - essential to the UK’s economic future  - are to be announced today

    • Updated:

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

  • PM welcomes new Amazon jobs for UK

    More than 2,000 new permanent posts will be rolled out by the online retailer over the next two years.

    • Updated:

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

  • Chancellor announces further action to stimulate investment in North Sea

    Chancellor has announced a new tax measure aimed at supporting billions of pounds of investment in oil and gas fields in the North Sea.

    • Updated:

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

  • Paralympic Games: full Foreign Office coverage

    A round up of Foreign Office activity around the London 2012 Paralympic Games from 29 August to 9 September.

    • Updated:

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

  • "We want the Games in London to be remembered as the most inclusive games ever"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the International Paralympic Inclusion Summit on 6 September.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Secretary launches Government Guide to Cyber Security for Business

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the launch of the Government's Guide to Cyber Security for Business.

    • Updated:

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