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  • Reforms to help reduce reoffending come into force

    Reforms which will cut the amount of time some offenders need to disclose details of any low level convictions come into effect today, Justice Minister Simon Hughes.

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

  • Commonwealth Games, Glasgow 2014: Bangladesh team registration

    The British High Commissioner welcomed Bangladesh Commonwealth Games team athletes and officials today to the British High Commission.

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

  • Don't ignore a persistent cough

    Be Clear on Cancer campaign re-airs to help save lives.

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  • International Women’s Day

    “Violence against women and girls remains one of the most widespread human rights abuses” – John Rankin…

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

  • British High Commissioner at Commonwealth Day event in Bangladesh

    To celebrate the Commonwealth Day, British High Commissioner will speak at Commonwealth Society seminar today (March 10)

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

  • QR codes on energy bills put consumers in control

    QR (Quick Response) codes to be introduced on consumer energy bills to help bill-payers get an instant cross-market comparison

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

  • Celebrating Commonwealth Week

    UK in Tanzania celebrates Commonwealth Week focusing on the importance of education and people to people links.

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

  • UK supports Kyrgyz Institute of Ombudsman

    British Embassy Bishkek supports a project on increasing legal awareness of Kyrgyz population

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

  • International Women's Day

    Giving more assistance to the vulnerable community in Somalia for the last 2 years.

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

  • Lighting maintenance on the A20 near Folkestone, Kent

    Lighting maintenance starts on the A20 next Monday (17 March) on the viaduct approaching the Roundhill Tunnel near Folkestone in Kent.

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  • M4/M5 smart motorway – Highways Agency wants to hear from road users

    Onlive survey available until end of March.

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  • Driving through the A3 Hindhead tunnel...?

    Drivers using the A3 Hindhead tunnel in Surrey are being reminded that the red X symbol above a lane means 'move out, stay out'.

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  • CeBIT 2014: David Cameron's speech

    Prime Minister David Cameron's speech to the CeBIT trade fair in Hanover, Germany.

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

  • PM call with President Putin: 9 March 2014

    The Prime Minister called President Putin to discuss the situation in Ukraine.

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

  • The UK celebrates the Centenary Of Sir Francis McClean’s Nile Flight

    The British Embassy the Children's Civilization & Creativity Centre "Child Museum" jointly held a ceremony on Sunday March the 9th at the Museum’s Cinema Hall to commemorate the centenary of Sir Francis McC…

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

  • Funding boost for roads hit by bad weather

    Government announces extra money for councils to repair local roads following recent prolonged period of severe weather.

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

  • International Women’s Day 2014

    Transcript of a speech on International Women’s Day event in New Delhi, Saturday 8 March 2014, by Sir James Bevan KCMG, UK High Commissioner to India.

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

  • Why Palestinian women and girls deserve our respect and support

    The UK’s partnership with Palestinian women, is delivering real results on the ground. However, there is still much more to do.

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

  • Prime Minister to host event to tackle female genital mutilation and early and forced marriage for girls

    Event to empower girls by ending harmful cultural practices both in the UK and overseas.

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

  • Marking International Women's Day in Uganda

    …The UK highlights its work to promote and protect women's rights in Uganda…

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