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  • Pilot of National Citizen Service to run in Wales in autumn 2014

    Nick Hurd MP, Minister for the Civil Society confirmed that there will be a pilot of National Citizen Service (NCS) in Wales during 2014.

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

  • Women in Business Week starts in Nukus

    The British Embassy in partnership with the Karakalpakstan Branch of the Business Women’s Association are hosting the Women in Business Week

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

  • Contract awarded for A1 Coal House to Metro Centre widening and improvement scheme, Newcastle

    Good news for north east road users and businesses as the Highways Agency today (3 June 2014) awards the contract for building the congestion-busting A1 Coal House to Metro Centre improvement.

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

  • Ofsted report on new inspection of children's services

    A new report shows that the new children’s services inspections can bring positive improvement for children, young people and families.

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  • Atlantic hurricane season: Be prepared

    The Atlantic hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November and can affect parts of Canada with high winds, heavy rain, and flooding.

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

  • Official visit to North Western and North Central provinces

    British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, John Rankin, visited the North Western, North Central and Northern Provinces on an official visit from 27-29 May, 2014.

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

  • Minister reinforces importance of apprenticeship reforms

    Matthew Hancock speaks at the annual Association of Education Learning Providers conference about the importance of apprenticeship reforms.

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

  • UK and US kick off Invictus Games with 100 days to go

    London to welcome personnel, both active duty and veteran service members, from 13 countries whose troops have fought together recently.

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

  • Helping Scottish firms make a MINT

    UK Government seminar will offer advice to help Scottish firms win business in emerging markets.

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

  • Clothing for injured service personnel

    A small Staffordshire business has designed innovative new clothing for wounded soldiers thanks to Ministry of Defence funding.

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

  • Scottish independence referendum: Personal finance pack launched

    Latest In the Know factsheet highlights how the UK helps safeguard the finances of Scottish people.

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

  • New report into body image during pregnancy and after birth

    Jenny Willott: “Women should focus on the joys of being a mother not losing weight.”

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

  • Ofsted reports to Staffordshire Council after focused inspections

    Ofsted has written to Staffordshire County Council following focused inspections of 18 Staffordshire primary schools in March 2014.

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  • Selected written guides to be removed

    Removing some of Land Registry's practice guides so that Land Registry's guidance is more accessible and easier to use.

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  • US Atlantic hurricane season: Be prepared

    Atlantic hurricane season runs 1 June to 30 November and can affect the eastern and southern USA with high winds, heavy rain, and flooding.

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

  • Prince Harry will visit Brazil and Chile in June 2014

    His Royal Highness will arrive in Brazil on 23 June, before travelling to Chile on 26 June. The visit will conclude on Sunday 29 June.

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

  • BIS publishes strengthened intervention process to drive up standards in further education

    Details of the process to tackle underperformance in further education have been published today (30 May 2014).

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

  • Transparency at the heart of answer to late payment

    The Business Secretary is proposing new measures for greater transparency of company payment practices to help smaller firms get paid on time.

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

  • Points of Light: May 2014 winners

    The Points of Light award recognises outstanding individuals - people who are making a change in their community and inspiring others.

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

  • Matthew Hancock: the creative industries

    Speech by Matthew Hancock at the Makegood Festival.

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