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  • UK troops support Afghan led Operation WINTER SUCCESS

    Nearly 1,000 British and Afghan soldiers and Afghan Police have taken part in a major operation to clear insurgents from a crucial area of Helmand province.

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

  • Squadron Leader Anthony Downing dies of wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Squadron Leader Anthony Downing, who died on 23 December 2011 following an incident in Afghanistan.

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  • Government to bring forward legislation to tackle excessive card surcharges

    Government to bring forward legislation to tackle excessive card surcharges.

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

  • Lord Hill responds to 'The Guardian' on academies

    Schools Minister Lord Hill writes to 'The Guardian' on underperforming schools and academies.

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

  • Falklands Christmas message

    David Cameron has recorded a Christmas message for the people of the Falklands.

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

  • Assessment process for adopters to be reformed

    Expert group to draw up new process to recruit, train and assess people as adoptive parents.

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

  • Andrew Haines reappointed as Chief Executive of the Civil Aviation Authority

    Chief Executive Andrew Haines of the Civil Aviation Authority reappointed.

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

  • Grant Shapps launches £420 million fund to get Britain building again in 2012

    Thousands of desperately needed homes will be built across the country thanks to a £420 million fund to unlock stalled sites and get Britain…

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

  • Revitalised Right to Buy will unleash a new generation of home ownership

    A revitalised Right to Buy will unleash a new generation of home ownership and ensure every home sold is replaced, Housing Minister Grant Shapps…

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

  • Looking ahead to 2012: Foreign Secretary's New Year message

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has described 2011 as an extraordinary year, and said that 2012 may turn out to be just as challenging.

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

  • Iran blocks British Embassy website

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the Iranian authorities blocking of the British Embassy website confirms to the Iranian people that their Government is determined to conceal from them the international community…

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

  • Minister for Europe comments on Kolskaya oil rig collapse

    Minister for Europe said he was saddened to hear of the deaths of oil workers after the Kolskaya oil rig capsized off Sakhalin on 18 December.

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

  • Royal Navy crew in hazardous snowy rescue

    The four-strong Royal Navy Search & Rescue team were re-tasked from routine training at approx 1600hrs on Sunday, 18 December 2011, to Munro…

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

  • Minister says 'yes' to waste wood biomass power station in Yorkshire

    15th power station consent of 2011 marks new record for capacity consented 8GW of plant now consented this year, enough to power…

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

  • Captain Tom Jennings, Royal Marines, killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Captain Tom Jennings, Royal Marines, who was killed in Afghanistan on 22 December 2011.

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  • Lifesaving aid for the Horn of Africa over Christmas

    British funded food supplies and medicines for 800,000 people will arrive in drought zones over the festive period

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

  • Memorandum of Understanding between Secretary of State and Scottish Ministers

    Guidance on the identification of the ordinary residence published.

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

  • New steps to keep HGVs on the right road

    New rules laid before Parliament will allow councils to update and introduce new signs without Whitehall agreement.

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

  • 14 areas to pioneer scheme to 'pool and save' billions

    Fourteen areas are to pioneer a public service revolution that will slash financial red tape and duplication so they respond to local need and…

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

  • First-ever fund will offer £20 million support for single homeless people

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today announced a further £20 million to provide single people facing homelessness the help they need to get back…

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