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  • HEFCE Annual Conference

    Good afternoon. It has been a crucial ten days for the development of higher education in our country. I am very grateful to HEFCE for this…

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

  • Countering the insurgency in Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke about the dual military and political strands in the strategy to counter the insurgency in Afghanistan, in an interview with Sky News.

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

  • Oman Trade & Investment Forum keynote address by International Development Minister

    International Development Minister Alan Duncan delivers keynote speech to Omani business leaders in London.

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

  • Afghanistan and the Taliban: Foreign Secretary's interview on Sky news

    Sky news interviewed Foreign Secretary William Hague on Afghanistan and military pressure on the Taliban.

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

  • Moore to establish response group for Moray

    The Secretary of State for Scotland will establish a response group within the Scotland Office to deal with issues faced by Moray as a result of the recent Defence Review.

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

  • Her Majesty The Queen begins Northern Ireland visit

    Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, has arrived in Northern Ireland and was greeted at George Best Belfast City Airport by Dame Mary Peters DBE, Lord-Lieutenant of the County Borou…

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

  • Local taxpayers to benefit from Council Tax freeze

    Millions of council taxpayers across England are in line to see their council tax bills frozen next year as a result of a deal struck in the…

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

  • Asphalt industry alliance's Making Roads Work North of England Forum

    Explaining how DfT is committed to giving local authorities greater freedom to spend money where it is needed.

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

  • Defence Budget cut by eight per cent

    The government has today agreed funding for Defence of £33.8bn in 2011-12, £34.4bn in 2012-13, £34.1bn in 2013-14 and £33.5bn in 2014-15. This settlement represents an eight per cent reduction in real terms.

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

  • National Lottery to be reformed

    Returning to original good causes will boost income by £150 million.

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

  • Sustainable Transport 2010 conference

    Speech by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.

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

  • GCC-UK Economic Cooperation Seminar, 19 October 2010

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham gave a speech at the GCC-UK Economic Cooperation Seminar at Lancaster House.

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

  • Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore comments on the Defence Review

    Michael Moore comments on the Defence Review statement made today.

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

  • Bill and Melinda Gates visit DFID

    Bill and Melinda Gates visited DFID to address staff, as part of a wider trip to the UK to highlight the importance of aid.

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

  • Minister for Europe visit to Azerbaijan

    David Lidington, MP, the UK Minister of State for Europe paid an official visit to Azerbaijan on 20-22 October 2010.

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

  • National Security Strategy - Foreign Secretary interview

    Foreign Secretary William Hague explained the National Security Strategy on Channel 4 News.

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

  • Wylfa B moves a step closer, says Welsh Secretary

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan has welcomed the inclusion of Wylfa, on Anglesey, on a shortlist of eight sites across the UK where…

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

  • Foreign Secretary interview with Adam Boulton

    Foreign Secretary, William Hague discussed defence spending, Iran and the World Cup bid on Sky News.

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

  • NATO Foreign and Defence Ministers' meeting

    The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, and the Armed Forces Minister, Nick Harvey, met at NATO Headquarters in Brussels yesterday for meetings with Foreign and Defence Ministers from the 27 other NATO nations.

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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 and high commissions overseas over the past week.

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