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  • Summary of Cabinet meeting actions on 21 August 2013

    Governor Ric Todd chaired the 18th meeting of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ (TCI) Cabinet the House of Assembly Building on Grand Turk.

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

  • UK to provide an additional US$1.5 billion of climate change assistance to developing countries

    The United Kingdom has announced that it will commit an additional £969 million (USD1.48 billion) to its International Climate Fund (ICF) from the fiscal year of 2015 – 2016.

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

  • Operational note: statutory guidance and directions for local bus consultation

    A consultation on draft statutory guidance and statutory directions covering local bus services has been published.

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  • Admiralty Arch proposal gets go ahead

    Formal approval was given for plans to restore the iconic Admiralty Arch to its former glory and open it up to the public, Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude confirmed.

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

  • Fourteen personnel in Afghanistan Nimrod crash named

    It is with very great sadness and regret that the Ministry of Defence has confirmed the names of the fourteen British personnel killed following the crash of a Nimrod MR2 aircraft in Afghanistan on Saturday 2 September 2006.

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  • Greening urges UK to back ‘unsung heroes’ of aid

    On World Humanitarian Day, Justine Greening calls on the public to thank aid workers who risk their lives to deliver aid around the world.

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

  • Change4Life encourages families to make a ‘Smart Restart’ to the new school year

    A major new Change4Life campaign that aims to help families introduce healthy changes to their school-time routines is launched by Public Health England.

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  • Higher fixed penalties from 16 August 2013

    Higher roadside penalties for vans, trucks and buses as graduated fixed penalties and financial deposits increase.

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  • New penalties for careless driving come into force

    Police given powers of on-the-spot penalties for careless driving including tailgating and poor lane discipline.

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

  • Launch of UK offshore wind industrial strategy

    The UK is now, and predicted to remain, the largest offshore wind market in Europe.

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

  • Alistair Burt: Terror and extremism have no place in Lebanon

    FCO Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned tonight’s car bombing in Beirut and extended condolences to all those affected.

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

  • Minister goes in for “hard raft” at Lee Valley

    Brandon Lewis paddles down the white water rafting course at Lee Valley White Water Centre.

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

  • Low carbon agriculture and avoided deforestation in Brazil

    How the International Climate Fund (ICF) is supporting small and medium-scale farmers to deploy low carbon agriculture to protect and restore forests.

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  • Army Reserves on exercise in Germany

    Nearly 200 reservists of the Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) travelled to Germany for an action packed annual exercise.

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

  • Video Blog: South African Engineer to help design UK supersonic car

    Young South African Engineer talks about winning the UK Chevening Bloodhound scholarship

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

  • Government shifts cycling up a gear

    A nationwide drive to promote cycling in cities and national parks across England will be launched today.

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

  • Royal Navy set for Cougar 13

    A potent maritime force is ready to sail from the UK on Monday 12 August for an annual deployment to the Mediterranean and Gulf region.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 5 August 2013

    …The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on Gibraltar, childcare vouchers, zero hours contracts, shale gas and immigration.…

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

  • Driver training exemption set to cut costs and bureaucracy

    Short distance repair and testing drivers to be made exempt from additional professional driving tests and training.

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

  • Parliaments of the Future

    Speech by Speaker of the House of Commons Rt Hon John Bercow, entitled "Parliaments of the Future"

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