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  • UK and Afghan forces compete in Helmand volleyball tournament

    British and Afghan soldiers have taken part in a volleyball tournament in Helmand province to get to know each other better and enjoy time off from the rigours of patrolling.

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

  • Government publishes position paper on future EU funding for research and innovation

    Research and innovation must play an increasingly vital role in promoting green growth in Europe and should continue to receive a high - …

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

  • Plans to get prisoners into jobs and away from crime

    Government has launched a report of plans to break the cycle of reoffending by giving offenders access to skills that employers demand.

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

  • Sir Roy McNulty report on rail value for money and the West Coast franchise process

    Announcing the publication of Sir Roy McNulty’s study into value for money in the rail industry and update about the West Coast franchise process.

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

  • Ministers to discuss EU issues in Brussels

    UK Foreign, Defence and Development Ministers will discuss the Middle East, EU accession and development issues during the Foreign & General Affairs Councils on 23-24 May.

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

  • A spin cycle that is saving lives in Helmand

    Two Roll Over Drills Egress Trainers (RODETs), armoured hulls kitted out just like a real vehicle that can be completely rotated, are teaching troops in Camp Bastion how to escape from their vehicles if they roll over on dif…

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

  • BIS hosts exhibition of design and manufacturing excellence in British security products

    The exhibition will run until 20 May showing visitors to the BIS building UK products including respirators, body armour, detection equipment…

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

  • New guide for universities to manage Intellectual Property

    The new guide provides advice and information to universities to help them understand how they can best use their institution’s intellectual…

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

  • Huhne: Strong, independent, regulator crucial for secure, low-carbon, affordable energy

    DECC published the conclusions of two reviews today that aim to support the delivery of energy and climate change goals by strengthening the…

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

  • Ofgem review: Written Ministerial Statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP - 19 May 2011

    Today I am publishing the conclusions of the Ofgem Review. The Coalition Programme for Government committed to a review of the role of Ofgem…

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

  • Moore: Scotland must pull together to help young unemployed

    The Secretary of State for Scotland hosted a seminar on youth unemployment in North Ayrshire

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

  • Rural broadband pilot areas named

    Four rural areas have been selected to pilot superfast broadband.

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

  • UN Women UK visit: latest updates

    Secretary of State for International Development Andrew Mitchell and the head of UN Women Michelle Bachelet will hold talks in London today on the organisation’s progress since it started work in January.

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

  • Festivals warned over drug use

    Music event organisers were today asked to be vigilant about the sale of 'legal highs'.

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

  • DWP Research Report no.740 'An evaluation of the January 2009 and October 2010 arrangements for Support for Mortgage Interest: the role of lenders, money advice services, Jobcentre Plus and policy stakeholders'

    New research by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) presents findings from an evaluation of the responses of key stakeholders.

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

  • Youth unemployment speech

    Speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

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

  • State Visit to Ireland ‘sets the seal’ on strong relationship

    David Cameron has said the event "set the seal" on an already very strong relationship between the two countries.

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

  • Trustees of the National Heritage Memorial Fund

    The Prime Minister has appointed Professor Richard Morris and Mr Atul Patel as Trustees of The National Heritage Memorial Fund for three years, commencing 16 May 2011.

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

  • Proposals to get prisoners into jobs and out of crime

    Government proposes reforms to the adult offender education system in England, with a greater emphasis on the results that education and training in prison delivers.

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

  • The Government's new offender learning strategy

    This speech is about recidivism. It’s about the frightening fact that 39 per cent of offenders re-offend. Countless extra crimes in every part…

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