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  • New Director appointed at Kew

    Richard Deverell has been appointed as the Director at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew by the Kew Board of Trustees.

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

  • Institute of Grocery Distribution, Skills Summit 2012

    Speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pension.

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

  • SMMT International Automotive Summit

    Vince Cable congratulates the motor industry for its growth and success in all areas in particular its flexible workforce and expert skills.

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

  • UK Government announces tug funding for Scotland

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore today (Tuesday 12 June) confirmed the UK Government will continue to fund an Emergency Towing Vessel for the rest of the Spending Review up to 2015.

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

  • National Cancer Programme bulletin, issue 26, May 2012

    The latest edition of the National Cancer Programme bulletin aims to provide updated information about policy developments and implementation news for the National Cancer Programme.…

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  • Press briefing - afternoon 12 June 2012

    The Falkland Islands referendum and the Eurozone Banking Union were among topics discussed at this press briefing.

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

  • Eric Pickles hails 100% troubled families take-up

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has welcomed the news that every eligible council has agreed to run the Government’s Troubled Families programme…

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

  • UK firms seek new business in Baltic States and Finland

    The visit includes meetings with Latvian Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis, Lithuanian Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius and Estonian Prime Minister…

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

  • Reforms to higher education sector announced today

    Red-tape barring some smaller specialist institutions from being awarded the title of ‘university’ will be ditched. Previously, institutions…

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

  • Radical immigration changes to reform family visas and prevent abuse of human rights

    A major overhaul of family migration will help stop foreign criminals hiding behind human rights laws to dodge deportation and ensure only migrants who can pay their way are allowed to come to the UK.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: "International unity" needed on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague was interviewed by Dermot Murnaghan on Sky News today on Syria.

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

  • UK and US call to make the most of international patent system

    The UK’s Fast Track system, originally introduced in June 2010 with the aim of getting business’ patents granted faster and more cheaply, will…

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

  • Copyright industry adds an extra £3billion to national accounts

    Welcoming the announcement Baroness Wilcox, Minister for Intellectual Property, said: “This is excellent news not just for the UK economy…

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

  • David Behan CBE appointed chief executive at CQC

    [](http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/files/2011/09/David-Behan-150-x-120.jpg)David Behan CBE, the Department’s Director General of Social Care, Local…

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

  • Secretary of State for Wales welcomes Welsh export figures

    The Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan has today welcomed the news that Wales is the only UK nationto see exports rise in the first quarter.  Mrs…

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

  • Forced marriage to become criminal offence

    PM: "forced marriage is wrong, is illegal and will not be tolerated."

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

  • Vince Cable toasts growth on the South Coast

    The fourth terminal comes as part of a major investment by Associated British Ports (ABP) in the expansion of its vehicle export facilities …

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

  • Olympic torch relay arrives in Scotland

    Having the Olympic Torch is a superb chance to show off the best of Scotland and will celebrate the role that Scottish people, places and businesses are playing in London 2012 the Secretary of State said today.

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

  • Eric Pickles' local shop parades plan

    Strategies to revive neighbourhood shops Clearing out the louts, setting up savvy services and rallying round the community are top of a &lsquo…

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

  • Army and Navy rowers selected for Olympic team

    Royal Naval Officer Lieutenant Pete Reed and Army officer Captain Heather Stanning have been officially selected to compete for Team GB at the 2012 Olympics, it has been announced today. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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