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  • UK completes incineration of Syrian chemicals

    FCO Minister welcomes international cooperation on destruction of Syrian chemical components; underlines need for international unity to end the appalling conflict.

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

  • Small energy suppliers the winner from increased switching

    More than two million customers have switched to independent electricity suppliers since 2010 thanks to Government action to open the energy market.

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

  • 1 October 2014: Changes to design and patent law

    Guidance on changes to design and patent law made by the Intellectual Property Act 2014, many of which will come into effect on 1 October 2014.

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  • East Village completed, key London 2012 legacy

    All 2,818 homes in the former Olympic Village have been handed over and the sale of the Village to its long-term owners concluded.

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  • M180 closures for major resurfacing work

    Major resurfacing work will take place on the M180 in August, providing a new road surface along 13 miles of the motorway between Doncaster and Scunthorpe.

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  • UK Commission for Employment and Skills calls for employers to act now to help avert 'skills crisis'

    The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) calls for employers to do more to help young people into work, following new findings from HSBC and the Prince's Trust.

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  • UK-China Intellectual Property Symposium

    The UK-China Intellectual Property Symposium is an international event which promotes and protects IP across borders to foster growth.

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

  • Rosetta arrives at comet destination

    Europe’s Rosetta has today become the first spacecraft to rendezvous with a comet, opening a new chapter in Solar System exploration.

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

  • Plan to make Britain global centre of financial innovation set out by government

    Measures announced to support the growth of the country's FinTech sector.

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

  • Chancellor on developing FinTech

    Chancellor's speech at the launch of the new trade body for FinTech, 'Innovate Finance'.

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

  • Humber Enterprise Zone creating thousands of jobs

    A government grant will help the Humber become a world-class centre for renewable energy industries.

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

  • Welsh companies win NATO contracts

    Three companies based in Wales are among the first to be announced as successful bidders for contracts for this September’s NATO Summit.

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

  • Improved help for the financially vulnerable targeted

    Plans to increase the minimum debt which can trigger bankruptcy proceedings and improve the low cost debt relief system are being considered by the government.

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  • UK leads the way for Financial Technology (fintech) services says new research

    UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) has published a report that sets out the strengths of the UK’s fintech sector and the market opportunities for fintech companies.

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  • Plans for tough new energy market manipulation penalties

    New laws would give UK energy regulators new powers to prosecute people suspected of abusing the energy market.

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

  • Reino Unido logra excelente desempeño en inversión y empleo

    El país se mantiene como destino preferido por inversionistas extranjeros y como uno de los ambientes de negocios más amigables del mundo.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on the situation in Gaza

    Our objective is to maintain a ceasefire allowing meaningful negotiations leading to a sustainable solution that will allow Palestinians and Israelis to live in peace and security

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

  • Minister on Blue Badge patrol

    Robert Goodwill joins Blue Badge enforcement team in Leeds.

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

  • Reino Unido busca ampliar parcerias para Rio 2016

    Com o fim da 20ª edição dos Commonwealth Games, britânicos voltam as atenções para as Olimpíadas do Rio de Janeiro

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

  • World leaders to dine at iconic Welsh venues

    International guests will attend working dinners at famous Welsh landmarks for NATO Summit in Wales.

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