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  • Science, technology, engineering and mathematics education: update

    A letter from the Council for Science and Technology to Michael Gove on how best to educate future scientists and engineers.

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  • Foreign Secretary postpones visit to Stockholm

    British Foreign Secretary William Hague and Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt have agreed to postpone the Foreign Secretary’s forthcoming visit to Sweden due to the recall of Parliament

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

  • Burnley named most enterprising place in Britain

    Lancashire town received the accolade for commitment to small and medium sized businesses and successfully reframing perceptions of Burnley.

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

  • Architecture talks on UK’s expertise in design and engineering

    On 15 September in Beijing, the British Embassy in partnership with Arup will host an architecture talk on Beijing’s evolving skyline.

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

  • UK-Korea infrastructure partnership offers huge opportunities

    British Expertise and the International Contractor’s Association of Korea sign new MoU to support construction projects.

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

  • Syria: Nick Clegg's call with Vice President Biden

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg held a telephone discussion with US Vice President Biden about the situation in Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: UN must get access to chemical attack site

    Foreign Secretary calls for urgent United Nations access to site of chemical attack in Syria and discusses UK efforts to support UN.

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

  • Syria: PM phone call with President Putin

    Prime Minister David Cameron has spoken to President Putin about the situation in Syria.

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

  • Syria: PM call with Chancellor Merkel

    The PM has discussed the situation in Syria with Chancellor Merkel and agreed that UN investigators should visit the site of the attack.

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

  • Syria: PM phone call with President Hollande

    The Prime Minister spoke to President Hollande about the situation in Syria.

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

  • Syria: PM phone call with President Obama and Prime Minister Harper

    Prime Minister David Cameron discussed the situation in Syria with President Obama and Prime Minister Harper.

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

  • British embassy and consulate in Ecuador will be closed

    The British embassy and consulate in Quito will be closed on Monday 26 August for public holiday.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses Syria and Egypt with Qatari Foreign Minister

    William Hague reaffirms warm bilateral relationship with Qatari Foreign Minister.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns bombings in Lebanon

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt condemns today’s attacks in Tripoli, Lebanon and highlights the UK’s strong commitment to supporting stability.

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

  • Seaside towns to be given £29 million to boost growth

    Coastal Communities Fund increased by 5% and is extended until 2016.

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

  • Keep informed about opportunities in the French market

    Dialling into UKTI France’s webinar programme is an easy, cost-effective way for UK companies to find out about doing business in France.

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

  • Decade of work at Dounreay, apprentices told

    Nine Dounreay apprentices who received Indenture Certificates at their graduation ceremony last Friday were encouraged to become involved in the "guaranteed decade of work" left on the site.

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  • Foreign Secretary press conference with French Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed Egypt and Syria with French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius on 21 August 2013.

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

  • Foreign Secretary’s comments on departure from EU Foreign Affairs Council

    Foreign Secretary William Hague's comments following the EU FAC in Brussels yesterday

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses Middle East with Turkey’s Foreign Minister

    The Foreign Secretary and Turkish Foreign Minister Davutoğlu met today in London to explore further cooperation on Middle East stability.

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