Skip to main content

News and communications

Skip to results

16,374 results

Skip to results
16,374 results sorted by Updated (newest)
  • Japan open for business

    Vince Cable set outs the clear message that not only is Japan safe to travel to, it is a market with real opportunities.

    • Updated:

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

  • UK and Japan standing together for recovery and growth

    I am delighted to be in Japan. Last July the British Foreign Secretary, William Hague, underlined in this very room his determination to give…

    • Updated:

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

  • Princess praises signallers for work in Afghanistan

    Soldiers who helped keep the Army's communications running during 16 Air Assault Brigade's deployment to Afghanistan were praised yesterday for their 'courage, determination and adaptability' by Her Royal Hig…

    • Updated:

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

  • Half-a-decade in Helmand

    This year marks the fifth anniversary of when nearly 3,500 British troops deployed to Helmand province. This was stage three of NATO’s plan …

    • Updated:

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

  • MOD seeks industry solutions for future carbon targets

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is looking to industry, including small and medium-sized enterprises, to help reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions across the Ministry of Defence (MOD) estate.

    • Updated:

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

  • Vince Cable speech: UK and Japan standing together for recovery and growth

    In a year when we’ve worked together closely on a range of international issues I want to reaffirm the importance of that relationship. Everyone…

    • Updated:

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

  • Keeping pets healthy during hot weather

    Extra care should be taken to protect pets in the current hot weather, Defra’s Chief Vet Nigel Gibbens said today.

    • Updated:

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

  • An explosive patrol in Helmand

    Lance Corporal Ryder arrived in Helmand on Operation HERRICK 14 a few weeks ago, and has started blogging from the front line. Last week, his…

    • Updated:

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

  • Land Warfare Conference

    Speech delivered by Gerald Howarth, Minister for International Security Strategy.

    • Updated:

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

  • RAF destroys Gaddafi ammunition depot

    RAF Typhoon and Tornado jets struck ten Gaddafi-regime ammunition storage bunkers and a military vehicle yesterday at a site near Waddan in Libya, using Enhanced Paveway II and Paveway IV bombs.

    • Updated:

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

  • Making travel safer in cyberspace – minister calls for closer partnership with industry and the public

    Francis Maude, minister for cybersecurity, today urged business leaders to help invest in empowering safe travel through cyberspace.

    • Updated:

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

  • Making travel safer in cyberspace

    Francis Maude, Minister for the Cabinet Office and cyber security, made a keynote speech at a conference in London.

    • Updated:

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

  • Op OMID HAFT clears insurgents from Loy Mandeh area of Afghanistan

    British forces from all three Services have supported hundreds of Afghan soldiers in carrying out a major operation to clear insurgents from one of their last remaining strongholds in central Helmand.

    • Updated:

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

  • Enhanced Paveway III bombs ready for action in Libya

    The 2,000-pound (907kg) bombs, which are designed to punch through the roof or wall of a hardened building, have been prepared for use and could…

    • Updated:

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

  • Responding to Japanese nuclear crisis

    Amongst those travelling to Japan to help with the recent crisis following the damage to the Fukushima nuclear power plant was a UK military Radiation Monitoring Team (RMT).

    • Updated:

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

  • Global Energy Challenges: now and in the future

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell discussed aims to enhance oil price stability and the economic problems of sustained high oil prices in a speech to the International Energy Forum.

    • Updated:

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

  • Supermarkets support government crack down on Blue Badge abuse

    Support from major supermarket chains for government's drive to eradicate Blue Badge abuse.

    • Updated:

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

  • Afghan Police blow up insurgent explosives

    The homemade explosives (HME) were blown up in a controlled explosion with the help of British soldiers from the Counter-Improvised Explosive…

    • Updated:

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

  • Transport times conference

    Explores future transport choices including government plans for technology, data sharing, sustainable travel and smart ticketing.

    • Updated:

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

  • Steps toward a low-carbon future

    Radical policies for the environment have long been a cornerstone of my party’s identity. A year into government, and we have already achieved…

    • Updated:

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