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  • Queen's Birthday 2012 Honours List

    Congratulations to all local government, fire service and voluntary sector staff recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

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

  • Birthday honours awarded to Brits for exceptional achievement abroad

    This year's Diplomatic Service and Overseas Birthday Honours list is full of British people doing exceptional work in support of British interests overseas.

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

  • Fashion is GREAT - British design celebrated

    David Gandy and Alexa Chung were joined by a group of apprentice tailors from London's famous Savile Row for a photo shoot celebrating the start of the UK's first dedicated menswear showcase London Collections: Men.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on death of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Naif bin Abd Al Aziz Saud of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has offered his condolences following the Crown Prince's death.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for urgent action on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has commented following the UN Mission's decision to suspend its activities in Syria.

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

  • Queen's 2012 Birthday Honours for Service personnel and Defence civilians

    109 UK Service personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty The Queen in her annual Birthday Honours List.

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

  • Queen's Birthday Honours - foster carers honoured

    Read about some of those honoured in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for 2012.

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

  • Statement on Prime Minister's meeting with HM King of Jordan

    "The leaders discussed the situation in Syria and the international effort to support the Annan plan and bring an end to the appalling daily slaughter there. "

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

  • PM statement to mark death of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Naif bin Abd Al Aziz Al Saud

    "My thoughts are with the Kingdom and its people at this time."

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

  • Corporal Alex Guy killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Corporal Alex Guy of 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment was killed in Afghanistan on Friday 15 June 2012.

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  • Rock Starr's home saved with a little help from his friends

    A tide of community support has saved Ringo Starr’s childhood home from the wrecking ball.

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

  • The UK and Libya are building a strong relationship across the board

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt comments on his meeting with Libyan Deputy Defence Minister on 14 June 2012

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes next Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken after Ms Fatou Bensouda was appointed as the next Chief Proscutor of the International Criminal Court.

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

  • Ministers welcome plans to strengthen the Commonwealth

    Ministerial Task Force focuses on recommendations for strengthening the Commonwealth

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

  • RAF Leuchars celebrates Olympic Torch Relay

    RAF personnel and their families were among those lining the route of the Olympic Torch Relay earlier this week as the torch made its way past RAF Leuchars in north east Scotland.

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

  • Soldier from 1 R ANGLIAN killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment was killed in Afghanistan on Friday 15 June 2012.

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

  • RFA Fort Rosalie visits Cuba

    Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Fort Rosalie has made a rare visit to Cuba for a British ship to strengthen counter-narcotics collaboration work between UK and Cuban authorities.

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

  • Online retail in UK set to top £77bn in 2012

    The market has exploded in recent years, with 30 per cent of all cross border trade in Europe, going through UK retailers. John Andrews …

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

  • Statement from DECC on EU Energy Council

    The Energy Council today agreed Presidency Conclusions supported by 26 Member States on the 2050 Energy Roadmap. UK Energy Minister Charles …

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

  • Statement from DECC on EU Energy Council

    2050 Roadmap The Energy Council today agreed Presidency Conclusions supported by 26 Member States on the 2050 Energy Roadmap. UK Energy Minister Charles Hendry, who attended the talks, welcomed the p...

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