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  • Queen's Speech 2013: Local Audit and Accountability Bill

    Queen’s Speech bill to save taxpayers up to £1.2 billion and ensure councils deliver value for money.

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

  • UK Government will focus on "families, fairness and the future"

    The Secretary of State for Scotland, has said this year’s Queen’s Speech contains measures which will boost the Scottish economy and jobs.

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

  • Supporting small-scale projects in the OPTs

    Bilateral Programme Budget (BPB) funds projects and events that will contribute to encouraging sustainable development in the OPTs

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

  • The Queen’s Speech 2013: background briefing notes

    Briefing notes on each of the announcements in the Queen’s Speech 2013.

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

  • Queen's Speech 2013: overview

    The Queen’s Speech 2013 included announcements about immigration, pensions, caring, consumer rights and strengthening economic growth.

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

  • Queen's Speech: immigration and crime measures announced

    An Immigration Bill and an Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill have been announced by the Queen in her annual speech.

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

  • UK minehunter heads for the Med

    Royal Navy minehunter HMS Ledbury sailed from Portsmouth yesterday, 7 May, for a 4-month NATO mission in the Mediterranean.

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

  • The Queen’s Speech 2013

    HM The Queen addressed Parliament about the legislative programme for government.

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

  • £21million for carbon cutting technologies

    £21million has been awarded to entrepreneurs to help bring a range of new and innovative low carbon products to market,

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

  • Job vacancy: Personal Assistant / Interpreter in Belgrade

    The successful candidate will be employed by the project, not by the British Embassy.

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

  • UK and Japan at Somalia Conference 2013

    Japan joins the UK, Somalia and other partners to address terrorism and piracy by tackling poverty and improving security.

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

  • World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

    The Foreign Secretary marks World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day by commending ‘tireless dedication and bravery’ of ICRC staff and volunteers.

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

  • UK Trade & Investment Minister Lord Green spells out recipe for economic growth in Europe

    Speaking to Spanish business leaders at the Casino de Madrid, he said that “around Europe, people are impatient to know when they can expect economies to start rebounding and the jobs market to pick up”.

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

  • Farm business summit aims to help farmers

    Summit called to help banks and farmers understand and respond to future business risks and opportunities to grow the rural economy.

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

  • Bidding to run volunteering database opens

    YouthNet and the Office for Civil Society have published the specification for bidders who want to run Do-it, an online volunteering database.

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

  • Keynote address at PACTS event

    Best foot forward! Safer streets, fewer casualties, better health.

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

  • Justine Greening keynote speech at Somalia Trade and Investment event

    International Development Secretary's keynote speech at Somalia Trade and Investment event held following the London conference on Somalia

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

  • The British High Commission marks World Press Freedom Day 2013

    The British High Commission marked the day with a reception for journalists and bloggers.

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

  • Statement of governance principles issued to TCI Government

    Principles statement makes clear the highest standards of governance are to be applied in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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

  • Closure of the British Embassy Phnom Penh

    Please note the following dates of the Embassy's closure.

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