Skip to main content

News and communications

Skip to results

140,854 results

Skip to results
140,854 results sorted by Updated (newest)
  • Free schools update

    The Department updates the information on free school groups that applied in the first round of applications.

    • Updated:

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

  • Four academies opening every school day

    801 academies now open – more than a fifth of all secondary schools.

    • Updated:

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

  • David Cameron in Afghanistan

    Prime Minister David Cameron has travelled to Afghanistan to visit troops at Camp Bastion in Helmand Province.

    • Updated:

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

  • Transcript of press conference in Kabul

    A transcript of the Prime Minister's press conference in Kabul on 5 July 2011.

    • Updated:

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning For 5 July 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Afghanistan, Phone Hacking and North Sea Tax Allowances.

    • Updated:

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon For 5 July 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Phone Hacking and Bombardier.

    • Updated:

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

  • Transport boost of over £150 million to create growth and cut carbon

    £155 million of government investment to boost growth and reduce carbon emissions.

    • Updated:

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

  • Grant Shapps calls for more 'mates mortgages' to help struggling first time buyers

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps will today call on lenders to offer ‘mates mortgages’ so younger first time buyers can club together and take …

    • Updated:

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

  • Localism is key to improved resilience says Fire Minister Bob Neill

    Bob Neill has announced next steps after the consultation on the future of fire and rescue control centres throughout England. This follows …

    • Updated:

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

  • Response to an inaccurate article in the Times about the government's forthcoming planning reforms

    Dear Sir The Coalition Government has no intention of weakening its commitment to the Green Belt (“Planning rules pave the way for Green Belt…

    • Updated:

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

  • Somerset flag flies at Department for Communities and Local Government

    The flag representing the historic county of Somerset has been hoisted outside the department's offices.

    • Updated:

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

  • Highlander Scott McLaren killed in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Highlander Scott McLaren from D Company, The Highlanders, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, was killed in Afghanistan on Monday 4 July 2011.

    • Updated:
  • Francis Maude speech to Civil Service Live

    Francis Maude, Minister for the Cabinet Office, spoke to civil servants at Civil Service Live on 5 July 2011.

    • Updated:

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

  • Treasury increases Ring Fence Expenditure Supplement to support investment in North Sea Oil

    The government today announced an increase in the annual rate of the Ring Fence Expenditure Supplement for the North Sea fiscal regime.

    • Updated:

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

  • Chancellor announces appointment of Robert Jenkins as an external member of the Interim Financial Policy Committee

    The Chancellor today announced that, he has appointed Robert Jenkins to the interim Financial Policy Committee (FPC) as an external member.

    • Updated:

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

  • Temporary co-ordination of airports for the 2012 London Olympic Games

    Over 35 identified airports to be "temporarily coordinated" during the 2012 Olympic period.

    • Updated:

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

  • Local Sustainable Transport Fund

    39 proposals funded with over £155 million to deliver local economic growth whilst cutting carbon emissions from transport.

    • Updated:

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

  • New mentoring scheme for British businesses

    A new scheme will offer support on a range of issues faced by businesses covering the whole of the UK.

    • Updated:

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

  • Alina Ibragimova on freedom of expression in Britain

    In a Foreign Office film launched today, Russian violinist Alina Ibragimova discusses the open-mindedness of British audiences towards all forms of music.

    • Updated:

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

  • “Mining is the future for Afghanistan”: UK Special Representative

    UK Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Mark Sedwill, UK Trade & Investment Asia Director, John Saville, and Afghanistan’s Minister of Mines, Mr Wahidullah Shahrani, co-chaired a mining symposium at Lanca…

    • Updated:

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