Skip to main content

News and communications

Skip to results

4,659 results

Skip to results
4,659 results sorted by Updated (newest)
  • Points of Light: June 2014 winners

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

    • Updated:

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

  • Prince Harry visited the port of Valparaíso

    Prince Harry visited one of the areas badly affected by the recent fire and met with local authorities and members of the British community.

    • Updated:

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

  • Flexible working rights extended to more than 20 million

    From today (30 June 2014) every employee will gain the right to request flexible working, giving a boost to workers and to business.

    • Updated:

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

  • Pride 2014: David Cameron’s message

    A video message from the Prime Minister to mark Pride in London.

    • Updated:

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

  • PM to announce train companies’ offer of discounted travel for reservists

    Train companies are set to extend offer of Armed Forces travel discount scheme to tens of thousands of volunteer reservists.…

    • Updated:

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

  • New Chair of The Pensions Advisory Service appointed

    David Harker CBE has been appointed as Chair of The Pensions Advisory Service, the DWP announced today (27 June 2014).

    • Updated:

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

  • Britain honours Pakistani Heroes from the First World War

    The plaque remembering the three Pakistani recipients of the Victoria Cross will be presented to the Government of Pakistan in Islamabad later this year.

    • Updated:

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

  • Baroness Warsi speech honouring Overseas Heroes from the First World War

    Baroness Warsi speech at unveiling of plaques commemorating 175 men from overseas who were awarded the Victoria Cross during World War One.

    • Updated:

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

  • Britain honours Belgian Victoria Cross recipient from the First World War

    The UK today unveils plaques commemorating 175 men from overseas who were awarded the Victoria Cross during the First World War, including one from Belgium.

    • Updated:

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

  • Britain honours Overseas Heroes from the First World War

    Baroness Warsi unveils plaques commemorating 175 men from overseas who were awarded the Victoria Cross during World War One.

    • Updated:

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

  • Small Charity Week praised by Prime Minister with Big Society Award

    Small Charity Week, which ran this year from 16 to 21 June, is the latest winner of a Big Society Award, David Cameron has announced.

    • Updated:

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

  • Speech at the Queen's Birthday Party 2014 in Fiji

    HE Roderick Drummond's address to mark Her Majesty The Queen's Official Birthday.

    • Updated:

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

  • Police support volunteers and special constables honoured with awards

    Outstanding special constables and police support volunteers receive awards at House of Commons.…

    • Updated:

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

  • Closing Camp Bastion

    By the end of this year, the UK's main military base in Afghanistan will have closed. Meet the man who will make it all happen.

    • Updated:

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

  • Ms Jane Best honoured by The Queen

    In recognition of her outstanding contribution to supporting refugees and those displaced by conflict, British Ambassador Tim Hitchens presented Ms Best with an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire at th…

    • Updated:

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

  • Celebrating diaspora contribution to development

    International Development Secretary Justine Greening's speech at Comic Relief's Africa in Action event celebrating the contribution of the Africa diaspora to international development.

    • Updated:

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

  • More of Scotland's entrepreneurs given a helping hand

    UK Government scheme helps more Scots set up their own businesses.

    • Updated:

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

  • Elizabeth Truss speaks about how schools can support parents

    Elizabeth Truss, Education and Childcare Minister, speaks to CityFathers about schools, childcare and parents.

    • Updated:

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

  • People urged to #gofishing in Yorkshire as new river fishing season begins

    New fishing season begins on Monday 16 June.

    • Updated:
  • Queen’s Birthday Honours 2014: education and children's services

    Queen’s Birthday Honours recognise the contribution of teachers, foster parents and carers.

    • Updated:

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