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  • More communities chosen to try out new planning powers

    New powers to give local people unprecedented influence to determine the future of their areas are to be tried out in 36 more front-runner areas…

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

  • Sergeant Barry Weston killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Barry John Weston, from Kilo Company, 42 Commando Royal Marines, was killed in Afghanistan yesterday, Tuesday 30 August 2011.

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  • 2011/08/30 - Partnership with Purpose: Multi-Layered Security in the 21st Century

    Speech delivered by Secretary of State for Defence at the Baltic Defence College, Tartu, Estonia, on Tuesday 30 August 2011.

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

  • UN agrees unfreezing of 1.86bn Libyan Dinar of UK held banknotes

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "This represents another major step forward in getting necessary assistance to the Libyan people."

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

  • Future of the Commonwealth

    Speaking during his visit to India on 30 August, Lord Howell said: "India matters to the Commonwealth, and it is evident that the Commonwealth matters to India."

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

  • 38 degrees and Health Bill

    38 degrees has issued legal advice on the Health and Social Care Bill.

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

  • Data consultation to cut NHS red tape

    Twelve week consultation launched today witch plans to reduce red tape across the NHS and save millions.

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

  • New prison escort contracts to save £250m

    New contracts for escorting prisoners across England and Wales will save the Government over £250m.

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

  • Government announces £6 million for children in care and families who need extra support

    Children’s Minister Tim Loughton announces an extra £6 million a year to provide additional support for foster carers and vulnerable families.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning For 30 August 2011

    …From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Social Policy Review, Crossrail, Libya, Scotland and housing.…

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

  • Andrew Stunell responds to an article in the Guardian on social housing

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell responds to an article in the Guardian suggesting that families will be priced out of social housing by …

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

  • 24 free schools to open across England this year

    The Government is giving parents new opportunities to put their child in a great local school by announcing that 24 free schools will open in September this year.

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

  • Big Society innovation aims to get families out of deprivation

    A major trial of Social Impact Bonds, an innovative new way to fund intensive help for families was announced by Nick Hurd.

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

  • Government publishes list of RDA assets transferring to HCA

    It was announced on 6 July that RDA land and property assets would be transferred to HCA, with local communities and businesses involved in …

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

  • Britain meets key CAP reform allies

    Britain has held talks with Sweden and Denmark on how to make sure Europe radically reforms the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

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

  • Accident and Emergency provisional quality indicators

    A new report sets out data coverage, data quality and performance information.

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

  • More than 160,000 disabled children now enjoy short breaks

    The number of disabled children receiving short breaks more than doubled between April 2008 and March 2011, with increases in every area of the country. The findings are published today in a report by Together for Disabled C…

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

  • Social media industry representatives visit Home Office

    Representatives from the social media industry today visited the Home Office to discuss cooperation with law enforcement agencies.

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

  • NHS social care allocation return 2011-2012

    …The Department of Health made £648 million available to local authorities in 2011/12 for social care activities that also benefit health.…

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

  • The 2011-2012 NHS social care allocation return

    …The Department made available £648 million in 2011/12 for transfer to local authorities for social care activities that also benefit health.…

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