Skip to main content

News and communications

Skip to results

140,603 results

Skip to results
140,603 results sorted by Updated (newest)
  • Fire Minister responds to the latest strike action

    Brandon Lewis responds to the FBU's decision to take industrial action over the holiday period.

    • Updated:

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

  • DFID staff recognised in 2013 New Year Honours list

    The Queen's New Year's Honours List announced today has recognised the contribution of DFID staff on their work to reduce extreme poverty.

    • Updated:

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

  • Tough new migrant benefit rules come into force tomorrow

    Tough new rules come into force to ensure that migrants don’t take advantage of the British benefits system.

    • Updated:

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

  • Haass talks: David Cameron’s statement

    The Prime Minister’s statement following the Haass talks between Northern Ireland’s parties.

    • Updated:

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

  • An Israeli Haredi to receive an honour from the Queen

    Buckingham Palace announced today that a leading member of Israel's Haredi community is to receive a rare honour from the Queen.

    • Updated:

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

  • Britain to provide tents and medical aid to South Sudan

    Britain will provide emergency healthcare, shelter and other vital supplies to thousands who have fled their homes in South Sudan, International Development Secretary Justine Greening has announced.

    • Updated:

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

  • Pickles pushes local people to the front of the queue for council homes

    Hard-working local people to be given priority.

    • Updated:

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

  • Nearly 700 tax criminals convicted in 2013

    Almost 700 tax fraudsters and benefit cheats were convicted this year, HMRC announced today.

    • Updated:

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

  • More people choosing greener journeys

    Make it your New Year's resolution to join in.

    • Updated:

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

  • Defamation laws take effect

    Libel laws in England and Wales are being significantly reformed from tomorrow to provide clearer, better protection for people publicly expressing opinions.

    • Updated:

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

  • The Queen honours British-Bulgarian businessman

    Her Majesty The Queen has accepted Mr. William Drysdale as Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE).

    • Updated:

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

  • Welsh Secretary: "New Year's Honours recognise the people that have enriched the lives of those around them"

    Welsh Secretary extends congratulations to New Year’s Honours recipients

    • Updated:

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

  • Haass Talks: Villiers urges NI parties to continue to seek progress on outstanding issues

    The Secretary of State responds following the failure of the NI political parties to reach full agreement on flags, parading and the past

    • Updated:

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

  • Office closure in Kuala Lumpur: New Year's Day

    The British High Commission in Malaysia will be closed on 1 January 2014 (Wednesday).

    • Updated:

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

  • Ambassador's New Year Message

    British Ambassador to Uzbekistan, H.E. Mr. George Edgar congratulated people of Uzbekistan on the New Year.

    • Updated:

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

  • UK supports new project on prevention of electoral conflicts

    British Embassy Bishkek launches a new project through Legal Clinic Adilet aimed at prevention and resolution of electoral conflicts

    • Updated:

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

  • Honours list 2014: education and children’s services

    The New Year list includes headteachers, teachers, school governors, foster carers, people working in adoption and supporting families.

    • Updated:

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

  • New Year honours for service personnel and defence civilians

    103 UK service personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty The Queen in the annual New Year Honours List.

    • Updated:

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

  • Make a New Year’s resolution to help an older, lonely person near you

    Norman Lamb and the Royal Voluntary Service call for everyone to make a commitment to help an older, lonely person near them in 2014.

    • Updated:

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

  • New Year message from the Secretary of State for Wales

    David Jones MP looks ahead to 2014

    • Updated:

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