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  • Owen Paterson’s speech to Royal Society on Natural Capital Committee

    Environment Secretary Owen Paterson spoke at a Natural Capital Committee (NCC) event at the Royal Society on Monday 26th November. He talked about the role and work of the committee, the importance of balancing and complemen…

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

  • Future operation of the National Physical Laboratory (NPL)

    Written ministerial statement regarding the future operation of the NPL.

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

  • ‘Buy Better Together’ prize awarded to creative bargain-hunters

    Smarterbuys will use the award to develop their work further and to spread awareness of their affordable loans and products to help more consumers…

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

  • Multi-million pound boost for UK manufacturing supply chains

    Successful bids from Round 1 of the Government’s £125 million Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative (AMSCI) are projected to create…

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

  • New British Hallmarking Council members elected

    David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science, has made 4 new appointments to the British Hallmarking Council.

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

  • UK Major Ports Group annual parliamentary reception

    Explaining how ports are an essential part of UK economic growth.

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

  • Anglo-Korean Society Dinner

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has talked about the UK and the Republic of Korea's close cooperation on international security, climate change and prosperity.

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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 and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Bureaucracy busting boost for street traders

    A consultation on pedlary and street trading includes proposals to get rid of the Pedlars Act (1871)_ _and make changes to street trading laws…

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

  • New market opens up for British beef exporters

    British beef and lamb could soon be back on Russian menus following a landmark agreement potentially worth £80m to the British industry over…

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

  • Responsible capitalism

    Vince Cable discusses how capitalism can go wrong and explains the government's aim for a market economy based on responsible capitalism.

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

  • Vince Cable speech: National Association of Pension Funds Corporate Governance Conference NAPF HQ, Cheapside House, London

    **CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY **RESPONSIBLE CAPITALISM **Introduction **Good morning. It is no exaggeration to say the pensions industry…

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

  • New Chair of Creative Industries Council

    Top advertising professional takes up new role.

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

  • Immigration Rules: statement of changes 22 November 2012

    **This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 22 November 2012 by Theresa May and in the House of Lords by Lord …

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

  • Constituent parts of the UK and membership of the European Union

    The position of an independent Scotland in relation to the EU was examined in a speech today by Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire. Hugo Swire said Scotland “would have to apply to join the EU as a new state”

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

  • The Foreign Secretary William Hague today met Algerian Foreign Minister Mr Medelci

    The Foreign Secretary: "The UK and Algeria are close partners and we are strengthening our countries’ ties across the board, from Government Ministries to our Parliaments."

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes agreement to end hostilities in Gaza and southern Israel

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "This ceasefire is an important step towards a lasting peace. The priority now must be to build on the ceasefire and to address the underlying causes of the conflict."

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Julian Castro, Mayor of San Antonio

    The Foreign Secretary: "Mayor Castro’s visit to London showcases the best of the transatlantic relationship. It has strengthened our ties with San Antonio, the US’s seventh largest city, and helped promote our mutual pr…

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

  • Youth challenge to promote value of creative copyright

    MusicBiz is fronted by Newton Faulkner, the English singer-songwriter and musician known for his unique style of guitar playing. Highlighting…

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

  • UK confirms position as leader in carbon markets

    The UK confirmed its global reputation as a centre for traded carbon markets today, as the UK’s first auction for Phase III allowances of the…

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