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  • Compare your area's crime levels on crime mapping site

    A new tool now available on police.uk, the crime mapping site, enables the public to compare crime levels in their community with other areas.

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

  • DVLA announce plans to cut red tape by removing insurance check when taxing a vehicle

    Roads Minister Stephen Hammond unveils how motorists will benefit by removal of insurance check when taxing a vehicle.

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

  • MOD statement on arrest of seven Royal Marines

    The MOD has released the following statement on the arrest of seven Royal Marines on suspicion of murder.

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

  • PCC election results

    Police and crime commissioners take office today.

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

  • Prosecuting human trafficking and slavery: the law and the UK response

    Speech by Solicitor General, Oliver Heald QC MP to students of Peace Studies at Bradford University

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

  • Army officer recognised for repeated gallantry under enemy fire

    A soldier who served in one of the most dangerous areas of Helmand province has been awarded a Mention in Despatches for immense courage in the face of repeated enemy fire and helping to save gravely-injured comrades.

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

  • Welsh Secretary praises unyielding work of Dyfed Powys Police in search for April Jones

    Secretary of State for Wales David Jones has praised the dedication of staff at Dyfed Powys Police as they continue their efforts to find abducted…

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

  • 19th Regiment Royal Artillery returns from Afghanistan

    Soldiers from 19th Regiment Royal Artillery returned to the UK yesterday following their deployment as part of 12th Mechanized Brigade to Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

  • Flexible courts to speed up court cases

    Dozens of flexible court pilots will speed up cases and help modernise criminal justice services.

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

  • Flexible courts to open in dozens of areas

    Thousands more people will benefit from flexible courts, Criminal Justice Minister Damian Green said today.

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

  • 136/2012 - Ceremony to mark start of building work for Afghan Officer Academy in Kabul as UK brigades changover in Helmand

    A turning of the earth ceremony has taken place at the site of what will become the Afghan National Army Officer Academy (ANAOA) - underlining the UK’s long-term commitment to a secure Afghanistan after combat operations cea…

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

  • Work on Afghan officers' academy underway as HERRICK 17 begins

    A ceremony has taken place in Kabul marking the start of construction of an Afghan National Army Officer Academy (ANAOA) while, in Lashkar Gah, 4th Mechanized Brigade has officially taken command of Task Force Helmand.

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

  • Army Reserves unit trials new initiative to get people into work

    An Army Reserves transport unit is trialling a new initiative aimed at getting unemployed people into work.

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

  • Soldier who saved Afghan child's life receives bravery award

    An Army engineer who risked his life to help the casualties after an Afghan minibus hit a roadside bomb, saving a child who lost a leg in the explosion, has been awarded the Queen's Commendation for Bravery.

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

  • HMS Northumberland sails for Middle East deployment

    Royal Navy warship HMS Northumberland has sailed from Plymouth for an eight-month deployment to keep shipping lanes open east of Suez.

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

  • Third year of Council Tax freeze announced

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today announced new support for local authorities in England to help them freeze council tax for a further…

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

  • 26 Engineer Regiment receive Afghanistan operational medals

    Soldiers from 26 Engineer Regiment, who returned home from Afghanistan at the end of September, received their Operational Service Medals on Friday 5 October 2012.

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

  • New TV adverts launched

    An advertising campaign about police and crime commissioners and the upcoming elections on 15 November is underway.

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

  • Third year of council tax freeze announced

    Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced new support for local authorities in England to help them freeze council tax for a further year.

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

  • Youth United in action in Birmingham

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today saw first-hand how Government funding is creating new youth groups to teach young people valuable skills…

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