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  • Civil liberties speech: Deputy Prime Minister

    A speech by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg on civil liberties at the Institute for Government in London on 7 January 2011.

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

  • British Counter-IED experts train Afghan teams in bomb disposal

    Two British bomb disposal operators at the forefront of the fight against deadly improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Afghanistan have been passing on their skills to Afghan police - so they can take forward the battle for…

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

  • New help for victims of antisocial behaviour

    Trials of a new approach for handling complaints of antisocial behaviour (ASB) were unveiled today by crime prevention minister.

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

  • New Year's honours 2011

    Congratulations to all local government staff who have had their hard work and dedication recognised in the New Year Honours List.

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

  • 2011: New Year's Honours for Service personnel and Defence civilians

    121 UK Service personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty The Queen in her annual New Year's Honours list.

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

  • New Year Honours List 2011

    The 2011 New Year Honours List has been published today recognising outstanding achievement and service across the whole of the UK.

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

  • Staff recognised in New Year Honours List

    People from the Home Office and its agencies have been recognised for making a difference, in the 2011 New Year Honours List.

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

  • England’s special wildlife sites show dramatic improvement

    Natural England is responsible for monitoring the condition of SSSI land in England.

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

  • Big Society plan for a new culture of generosity

    The Cabinet Office has today published the Giving Green Paper with ideas for building a stronger culture of volunteering.

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

  • WO2 Charles Henry Wood killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) Charles Henry Wood from 23 Pioneer Regiment RLC (Royal Logistic Corps), serving with the Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Tas…

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  • IOC praises preparations for London 2012

    Games remain on time and within budget.

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

  • Grant Shapps praises help for rough sleepers over Christmas

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps praises the army of volunteers who are opening the doors to people sleeping rough over the festive period.

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

  • Christmas around the world with the Foreign Office

    Foreign Office staff around the world have spent time helping local charities this Christmas, giving under-privileged children from Ecuador to Lagos fun and food this festive season.

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

  • Altogether Better programme wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    …Altogether Better - a Yorkshire & the Humber programme involving volunteer Community Health Champions engaging with communities to help them lead healthier lifestyles - is the latest winner of the Prime Minister's Big Society Awards.…

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

  • Environment Agency staff help registrars get to the church on time

    Environment Agency staff are the toast of newlyweds in West Sussex for helping snow-bound registrars get to the ceremony on time.

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

  • Fire Futures, an independent review of the fire and rescue service in England

    An independent review into the fire and rescue service in England that looks into its role, efficiency, accountability and work with other emergency…

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

  • New approach for school sports: decentralising power, incentivising competition, trusting teachers

    Michael Gove sets out the direction of travel, and initial funding, for the coalition government’s new approach to school sports.

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

  • 3 Commando Brigade to replace 16 Air Assault Brigade in Helmand

    3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines will replace 16 Air Assault Brigade in April 2011 as the lead formation of British troops in Helmand province, Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has announced this week.

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

  • Modernisation of coastguard services

    We have launched a consultation on proposals to modernise the coastguard service.

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

  • Camila Batmanghelidjh on the compassion of the British public and their love of the eccentric

    In a Foreign Office film launched today, the Iranian-born Founder and Director of Kids Company highlights the unique attributes that have enabled the charity to become so successful.

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