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  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes UN resolution condemning the human rights situation in Iran

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said: "The overwhelming number of votes in support represents a clear statement by the international community that this situation is unacceptable and should be condemned."

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

  • The Foreign Secretary has welcomed the overwhelming support for the UN resolution on the human rights situation in Syria

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague said: "The widespread and systematic human rights violations being committed by the Syrian regime and its militia are absolutely appalling and deserve the strongest condemnation."

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes the UN resolution on the human rights situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire said that the resolution shows that there is: "significant international agreement that the human rights situation in the DPRK is unacceptable and that the DPRK must take steps to address these failings."

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement to the House of Commons on the Palestinian resolution at the UN General Assembly

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated parliament on discussions that the Government has had with the Palestinian leadership, and how the Government intends to proceed regarding the Palestinian resolution at the UN.

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

  • Lord Currie sets out vision for new Competition and Markets Authority

    Speaking at the Law Society’s Competition Section Annual Dinner, Lord Currie set out his vision, and the challenges to be faced over the next…

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

  • Green bank opens for business

    The ground breaking institution has been funded with £3 billion of Government money and will mobilise additional private capital to make a significant…

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

  • Members appointed to Offshore Wind Programme Board

    Secretary of State Edward Davey today announced the membership of the industry-led Offshore Wind Programme Board which is chaired by Adam Bruce…

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

  • Davey to host independent supplier summit

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey is to chair a summit for independent energy suppliers to discuss the barriers to new entrants…

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

  • Moderator Welcomed to Scotland Office

    Scotland Office Minister David Mundell and Advocate General Lord Wallace of Tankerness QC, welcomed the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland to Dover House for the Moderator's lunch as part of his …

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

  • UK Green Investment Bank opens for business

    The ground breaking institution has been funded with £3 billion of UK Government money and will mobilise additional private capital to make a significant contribution to the development of a green economy.

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

  • Women and girls: Millions to access justice against violence

    British aid to help millions of women and girls access better justice and support against violence

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

  • Justine Greening: Eliminating violence against women and girls

    Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls at an event hosted by the Associate Parliamentary Group on Women, Peace and Security and the Gender and Development Network.

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

  • Alcohol consultation launched

    A clampdown on binge drinking and alcohol-fuelled antisocial behaviour moved a step closer today.

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

  • 28 November 2012, Jeremy Hunt, Kings Fund – Quality of Care

    Our health and social care system faces many challenges and we rightly have lively political debates about all aspects of health policy. But…

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

  • Hunt orders review into OFSTED style ratings for NHS and social care

    Study to help end the ‘crisis in standards of care’ that exists in parts of health and social care

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

  • New research reveals true regional picture of end of life care

    Wide variations in the quality of end of life care across the country were revealed in statistics published today by the Office of National Statistics.

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

  • Owen Paterson’s speech at the Wildlife and Countryside Link event

    The countryside is my home, my job and my life.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon Wednesday 28 November 2012

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on alcohol pricing, Leveson and payday loans.

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

  • Government publishes consultation on regulation of LIBOR

    The Government launched its public consultation on the regulation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) today.

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

  • Mark Prisk sets out government support for "lifeline shops"

    Local Growth Minister Mark Prisk has pledged full government backing to the nation’s ”lifeline shops”.

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