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  • Gifting of search and rescue equipment to Syrian civil defence

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on gifting of search and rescue equipment to Syrian civil defence teams.

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

  • Stowaways found hiding in a lorry

    Border Force officers based in Coquelles, have prevented 48 stowaways from entering the UK hidden in the back of a refrigerated lorry.

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

  • Crime down by more than 10% under coalition government

    Statistics released today show overall crime at lowest level since Crime Survey of England and Wales began in 1981.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy report - Sri Lanka

    The human rights situation in Sri Lanka did not improve during the last three months.

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

  • FCO calls on Ukrainian leadership to match words of reconciliation with action

    FCO watching developments in Kyiv with deep concern. Ukraine’s leaders must show they are committed to peaceful resolution of differences.

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

  • Secretary of State thanks Chief Constable for dedicated service to PSNI

    Following this morning's announcement by Matt Baggott, Chief Constable of PSNI, that he will leave his current post later this year, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP commented

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

  • Damian Green speech to the APCC

    Speech given by Damian Green on 21 January 2014 to the APCC.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 21 January

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Syria, TPIMs, and the Welsh economy.

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

  • Border Force dog prevents more than 100 drug smuggling attempts

    Detector dog for Border Force has stopped an estimated 220kg of cocaine from reaching UK streets.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 - Pakistan

    During the last three months Pakistan has continued to grapple with numerous human rights challenges in an increasingly difficult security environment

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 - Sudan

    The deteriorating security situation in South Kordofan and Blue Nile states and Darfur, and reports of continued detention of dozens of civilians arrested during the September protests are a cause for concern.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 - Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

    The human rights situation in Israel and the OPTs has remained largely unchanged during the last three months.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 - Iraq

    Progress on human rights remained difficult over the last three months. Terrorist attacks continued to occur on an almost daily basis

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 -Yemen

    Significant violations of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights in Yemen continue, with the government showing limited capability to improve the situation.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 - Saudi Arabia

    In October a prominent campaign advocating the right of women to drive in Saudi Arabia attracted significant international attention, calling for women to drive in protest on 26 October.

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

  • Nick Clegg: Making mental health a priority

    Nick Clegg spoke at the launch of Mental health: priorities for change - how those with mental health problems are supported and cared for.

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

  • Government announces nearly £7 million extra for flood recovery

    Further funding package of £6.7 million for local authorities affected by recent flooding and severe weather.

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

  • Afghan police seize bomb parts with support of British troops

    Soldiers in Afghanistan have helped to intercept bomb-making equipment and ammunition during an operation supporting the Afghan police.

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

  • Tougher rules to support missing children

    Minister Edward Timpson announces new rules so every child who goes missing from home or care will have an independent return interview.

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

  • Counter Violent Extremism – “Communities beat terrorism”

    Speech to SUPKEM National Conference on Security and Countering Violent Extremism.

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