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  • Stability and prosperity in the Western Balkans matters to the UK

    Following his visit to the Western Balkans the Foreign Secretary William Hague has commented on the UK's continued commitment to EU enlargement to all countries of the Western Balkans.

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

  • New Ambassador to Madagascar appointed

    Mr Timothy Smart has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Madagascar. Mr Smart will take up his appointment this month.

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

  • Vince Cable statement on Ford announcement

    Vince Cable responds to today's news from Ford on Southampton and Dagenham.

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

  • Government announces new commissioner to the Low Pay Commission

    Kay replaces Frances O’Grady, who stepped down on 15 October following her election as the next TUC General Secretary. The appointment is…

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement: Announcing the offer of awards in the 27th offshore oil and gas licensing round

    John Hayes, Minister for Energy 25 October 2012 After thorough consideration of the applications made in the 27th offshore oil and gas licensing…

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

  • Written ministerial statement by Edward Davey on today's Environment Council

    Lord de Mauley, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Resource Management, the Local Environment and Environmental Science, and I will represent…

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

  • Permanent Secretary to leave DECC in Autumn

    With effect from Thursday 1st November, Phil Wynn Owen will be the acting Permanent Secretary and Accounting Officer for DECC. Moira’s successor…

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

  • New appointments made to Ofgem board

    Energy Secretary Edward Davey today announced the appointment of two new Non-Executive Directors to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority…

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

  • Baroness Verma speech on sustainability on a budget

    Thank you very much to Wolseley and The Plumb Centre for hosting such a fantastic event. It is a privilege to be addressing you this afternoon. The question we all need to ask ourselves is ...

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

  • Written ministerial statement by Edward Davey on today's Environment Council

    Lord de Mauley, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Resource Management, the Local Environment and Environmental Science, and I will represent the UK at the Environment Council in Luxembourg on 25 Octob...

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

  • NI viewers to get ROI channels

    Extra channels available following digital switchover.

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

  • International crack down on human trafficking

    Mark Harper joins forces with Foreign Office to call on international partners to redouble efforts against human trafficking.

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

  • Secretary of State deeply saddened at death of Northern Ireland soldier in Afghanistan

    Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP's response to news of the death of Corporal Channing Day in Afghanistan.

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

  • Villiers honours role of Senator George Mitchell in Northern Ireland

    Senator George Mitchell's work in the Northern Ireland peace process has been honoured by the Secretary of State, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP.

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

  • First official visit to New York by Theresa Villiers MP

    The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland , Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP has highlighted the vital role that the United States of America has played in supporting the Northern Ireland peace process. On her first official vis…

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

  • 25 October 2012, Jeremy Hunt, NCAS

    Thank you Sarah [Pickup, President of ADASS]. The importance of local authorities I think it’s appropriate that the very first speech I give…

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

  • £50 million investment to give people with dementia specially designed care homes and wards

    Dedicated funding to create care environments for people with dementia, which aid treatment by helping avoid confusion and keeping patients calm, was announced today by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt.

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

  • Health Secretary announces funding for care homes and wards specially designed for people with dementia

    Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced dedicated funding to create care environments for people with dementia that help reduce anxiety and distress, and help people feel safe.

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

  • Reforming welfare, transforming lives

    A speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

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

  • The month: issue 59, October 2012

    The month: issue 59, October 2012.

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