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  • Eric Pickles urges England to fly the flag for St George's Day

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today called on the people of England to fly their nation’s flag with pride to mark St George’s Day this …

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

  • Battling malaria in India

    How a DFID supported health programme in rural India is helping to raise awareness of malaria prevention and treatment among vulnerable tribal communities

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  • Don't crack up this Easter

    For British nationals about to travel over Easter, we have lots of information to help make sure you have an enjoyable getaway.

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

  • Uninsured driving crackdown moves step closer

    Action can now be taken against those who ignore warnings to get their vehicle insured.

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

  • Shropshire flag flies at Department for Communities and Local Government

    The flag representing the historic county of Shropshire has been hoisted above the department's offices.

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

  • 500 days to go until London 2012 Paralympic Games

    Today marks a key milestone in the run-up to London 2012. On 29 August 2012, the Paralympics will return to the UK, which hosted the world’s first disability sports event in 1948 – later recognised as the beginning of the Pa…

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

  • Thousands take up the Red Tape Challenge

    Over 6000 ideas and suggestions have already been submitted to cut back red tape.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office in London and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Joint article on Libya: The pathway to peace

    Prime Minister David Cameron, President Barack Obama and President Nicolas Sarkozy have written a joint article on Libya underlining their determination that Qadhafi must “go and go for good”.

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

  • Soldier defies medics to run marathon in Helmand

    For many, completing this Sunday's London Marathon will be achievement enough in itself, but spare a thought for a soldier, once told that he would never run again, who will, this Sunday, attempt to run a marathon in Afg…

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

  • Thousands take up the Red Tape Challenge

    Comments have called for changes to, and the end of, many of the rules and regulations that affect the retail sector, from Sunday Trading to…

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

  • Diocese of Lincoln

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Venerable Christopher Lowson for election as Bishop of Lincoln.

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

  • Joint article on Libya: The pathway to peace

    Prime Minister David Cameron, President Barack Obama and President Nicolas Sarkozy have written a joint article on Libya underlining their determination that Qadhafi must "go and go for good".

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

  • Speech to the Annual Retail Fraud Conference

    Speech by Solicitor General Edward Garnier QC MP

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

  • Royal Aeronautical Society Annual Conference

    Introduction It’s a great pleasure to join you for today’s conference, and I believe you have had a productive two days, both on the military…

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

  • Libya and human rights - the way forward

    The human rights situation in Libya was discussed in a Wilton Park meeting at the Foreign Office on 11 April.

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

  • Ambassadors of UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy meet Syrian Foreign Minister

    Ambassadors voice concerns of their governments over the continuing deaths and violence across Syria.

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

  • Australian Gunners receive Afghanistan medals in Colchester

    Australian Gunners who 'fired side by side' with the British Artillery in southern Afghanistan have received their campaign medals during a ceremony at Colchester's Merville Barracks.

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

  • From RAF to Airbus: one man's move into lean management

    Avionics engineer Corporal Guy Dixon swapped the RAF for the world of aviation-related lean management with Airbus in Toulouse. Here he talks about his decision, his resettlement, and his new civilian life.

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

  • Warm Front scheme reopens

    From today, householders who struggle to heat their homes can apply for help under the reopened Warm Front scheme. Warm Front will provide …

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