Skip to main content

News and communications

Skip to results

140,821 results

Skip to results
140,821 results sorted by Updated (newest)
  • The Highway Code joins Twitter and Facebook

    The Highway Code has joined Twitter and Facebook to share reminders about the rules for road users.

    • Updated:
  • Reform for UK Banking

    Government publishes its response to the report by the Independent Commission on Banking (ICB).

    • Updated:

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

  • Sir Anwar Perwez on doing business in the UK

    In a short film launched today, Sir Anwar Perwez OBE discusses how he started his business in the UK. Sir Anwar is the founder of Bestway, Britain’s second largest cash and carry firm.

    • Updated:

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

  • Belarus and human rights

    The Foreign Ministers of the Germany, Poland, Sweden and the UK have expressed concern about continuing repression in Belarus.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Secretary deeply concerned at clashes in Cairo

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that he is deeply concerned at the clashes in central Cairo.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes election of British judge to the International Criminal Court

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham said that Judge Morrison will make a major contribution to the work of the court.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Secretary hosts Human Rights Advisory Group meeting

    On Monday 19 December the Foreign Secretary held the latest meeting of the Advisory Group on Human Rights. The Group discussed countries of particular concern, business and human rights and freedom of religion or belief.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Secretary gives statement on death of Kim Jong Il

    Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a statement on the death of the North Korean leader Kim Jong Il.

    • Updated:

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

  • Government publishes Afghanistan progress report

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan during November 2011.

    • Updated:

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

  • Tongans handover to new contingent in Camp Bastion

    A third contingent of Tonga Defence Services (TDS) has conducted a ceremonial handover to begin work alongside members of the RAF Police and the RAF Regiment to deliver force protection at Camp Bastion.

    • Updated:

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

  • HMS Somerset in Tanzania for 50th anniversary of independence

    During the visit, the Type 23 Frigate hosted a number of Tanzanian dignitaries, and the ship’s company were welcomed as guests of this most …

    • Updated:

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

  • Archbishop of York conducts special service for military families

    Yorkshire-based families of soldiers killed in action or seriously injured in Afghanistan have joined the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, at a special service of remembrance and thanksgiving.

    • Updated:

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

  • Junglies receive Afghanistan medals

    122 members of the Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) marched through London to Clarence House last week to receive their Afghanistan Campaign Medals.

    • Updated:

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

  • Government sets out plans to reform the structure of banking in the UK

    The Government will implement the ICB’s advice in stages with the full package of reforms completed by 2019. All necessary legislation will …

    • Updated:

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

  • Treasure and Portable Antiquities Scheme reports unearth fascinating finds

    Silverdale Viking Hoard just one of many interesting public discoveries.

    • Updated:

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

  • Lloyd’s of London given highest listed status as heritage from prehistoric to postmodern is protected

    Star Carr in Yorkshire also made a scheduled monument.

    • Updated:

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

  • DFID research: Improving science reporting in Africa

    Better Science Reporting workshop held in Nairobi, Kenya, in partnership with the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI).

    • Updated:

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

  • Andrew Mitchell: The UN's International Day of the Girl

    Speech by Andrew Mitchell on the UN's designation of October 11 as the UN International Day of the Girl.

    • Updated:

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

  • New advice service to give farmers a helping hand

    Defra's new Farming Advice Service (FAS) will offer a one-stop-shop to farmers needing advice.

    • Updated:

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

  • Consultation to be launched on the use of red diesel for rural gritting

    Economic Secretary announced a consultation on extending the use of rebated fuel or 'red diesel' to grit roads in rural communities.

    • Updated:

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