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  • Response to claims that the National Planning Policy Framework will weaken the provision of affordable housing

    The Department responds to an article in the Observer claiming that the National Planning Policy Framework will weaken the provision of affordable…

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

  • Chancellor announces plans for two new Enterprise Zones

    The Government is inviting Lancashire and Hull and Humber Local Enterprise Partnerships to develop proposals for two new Enterprise Zones.

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

  • New law helps businesses protect their IP rights

    The change will encourage more businesses to protect their intellectual property and enforce their rights. Evidence presented to the recent …

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

  • Zambian soap stars spread the word on family planning

    How UK aid is helping Zambian women transform their lives with and plan for the future through family planning services

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  • Vince Cable - EU growth speech, Bucharest, 29 September 2011

    It’s a pleasure to be visiting Romania, and to be here today to discuss the challenge facing every member of the European Union - how to secure…

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

  • Speech by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rt Hon Danny Alexander MP, to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland

    Speech by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Caring For Our Future blog

    David Behan's latest blog.

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

  • Coming together to improve the lives of older people

    Organisations from across the voluntary, private and public sectors are coming together to celebrate the lives of older people.

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

  • Unpublished research reports: immigration

    Today the government is publishing a series of reports presenting the findings from research projects commissioned by the previous administration…

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

  • Knives are out at Military's biggest food fight

    Chefs and caterers from all three Services have been battling it out in the heat of the kitchen this week at Exercise Joint Caterer.

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

  • Competition launched to support innovative intellectual property projects

    The Fast Forward Competition encourages Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Public Sector Research Establishments (PSREs) to work together…

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

  • Dan Labbad to be co-Chair of the new Green Construction Board

    Mr Labbad, an experienced property and construction executive, who is currently Chief Executive Officer - Europe, Middle East & Africa for Lend…

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

  • Government sets hospitality food and drink businesses free from regulation

    Plans to scrap or simplify more than 60 regulations have been announced today by Tourism Minister John Penrose.

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

  • UK - China Internet Forum

    Ladies and Gentlemen, good morning, it is a great pleasure for me to be here today and to speak about our role as key players in shaping the…

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

  • Preparations for winter planning and reporting 2011/12

    Letter from David Flory concerning winter planning and reporting.

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

  • Preparations for winter planning and reporting 2011/12

    The Department has published a letter from David Flory, Deputy Chief NHS Executive, and David Behan, Director General for Social Care, Local…

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

  • Preparations for winter planning and reporting 2011/12

    Letter from David Flory, Deputy Chief NHS Executive, and David Behan, Director General for Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships, sets out preparations for winter planning and reporting, which will run from 1 November 2011 to the end of February 2012. 

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  • Michael Gove to the Edge Foundation

    The Secretary of State speaks about the need to reform vocational education and announces a review of 14 to 19 vocational education.

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

  • Helping local building businesses aim high and get innovative

    A new £4.3 million pound low carbon project has been launched in the West Midlands set to help over 120 local building businesses learn about…

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

  • Pickles hails next wave of council transparency

    The next wave of council openness was hailed today by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles as he published the final Code of Recommended Practice…

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