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  • 14 new Chinooks for RAF in £1bn contract

    The Defence Secretary, Dr Liam Fox, has today announced a contract award for 14 new Chinook helicopters, the RAF's workhorse on the front line in Afghanistan.

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

  • British and Canadian Defence Ministers meet in London

    Secretary of State for Defence Dr Liam Fox welcomed the Canadian Defence Minister, the Honourable Peter MacKay, to London yesterday with a ceremonial guard formed by members of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.

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

  • HMS Grimsby home from the Gulf

    Royal Navy minehunter HMS Grimsby returned to her home port of Her Majesty's Naval Base Clyde on Friday, 19 August 2011, after almost three years in the Gulf

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

  • Shell Gannet Field oil spill

    22 August 2011 Further to the update issued by Shell on 21 August, this is a statement by Mr Hugh Shaw, the Secretary of State’s Representative…

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

  • Consultation on proposed new Big Lottery Fund policy directions

    The government has today opened a 12-week consultation on proposed new policy directions for the Big Lottery Fund.

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

  • Launch of consultation on abolition of Inland Waterways Advisory Council

    A consultation on the proposal to abolish the Inland Waterways Advisory Council (IWAC) has been launched today by Defra.

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

  • Call for ideas for new health apps and maps

    The Health Secretary today launched a call for new ideas for health apps that would help patients make informed decisions about their care.

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

  • Is there an app for that?

    Have you used a mobile phone app to keep fit, find a hospital or help manage an illness? Or do you have an idea for an app that could help you? You can now recommend your favourite health apps, and suggest ideas for new ones…

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister's speech on the Arab Spring

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg’s speech on the Arab Spring delivered at the British Council in London on 22 August 2011.

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

  • Arab Spring: the UK stands with you

    Nick Clegg: Britain will not turn its back on the millions of citizens across the Middle East hoping for a better life from the Arab Spring.

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

  • "End is near for Qadhafi" - Number 10 statement

    The Government has called on Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Qadhafi to stand down to save his people from further suffering. External site: [PM optimistic about Libya future](http://www.number10.gov.uk/news/pm-optimistic-a…

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

  • PM's statement on Libya

    Prime Minister David Cameron has delivered a statement outside Number 10 on the latest situation in Libya.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 22 August 2011

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Libya, Syria and Hillsborough.

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

  • Bringing an end to rush hour road works disruption

    'Lane rental' schemes would allow councils to charge utility companies to dig up the busiest roads during peak times.

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

  • New board members appointed to West Northamptonshire Development Corporation

    Communities minister Andrew Stunell has today announced three appointments to the Board of West Northamptonshire Development Corporation, the…

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

  • MOD confirms the death of Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging, Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (The Red Arrows)

    It is with sadness that the MOD must confirm the death of Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (The Red Arrows).

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  • Tackling hunger in Karamoja

    How UK aid is helping Uganda's poorest people to grow their own food and move away from emergency handouts

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  • Number 10 statement: "End is near for Qadhafi"

    The UK Government has called on Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Qadhafi to stand down to save his people from further suffering.

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

  • Death of a New Zealand special forces soldier in Afghanistan

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has issued a statement on the death of a New Zealand special forces soldier in Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister discusses Syria on BBC's Today programme

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt spoke about the international response to events in Syria.

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