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  • Lord Green looks East to boost trade opportunities

    Trade and Investment Minister Lord Green arrived in China today to begin a 5-day business tour which will see him visiting Beijing, Chonqing and Hong Kong.

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

  • UK donates £500k to International Criminal Court's trust fund for victims

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham announced the £500,000 donation in a written statement to Parliament on 21 March.

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

  • Pay rise for lowest-paid in the Armed Forces

    The Government will spend around £24m more on Armed Forces pay after accepting the recommendations of the independent Armed Forces' Pay Review Body, Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox announced today.

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

  • Defence Estates launches estate contracts business directory and industry day plans

    Defence Estates (DE) has revealed the MOD's plans for a series of estate procurement industry events, and launched an online directory of potential bidders to assist subcontractors and supply chain companies identify pos…

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

  • Coalition operations in Libya to continue

    Colonel Gaddafi is still in breach of the UN resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Libya so the coalition will continue operations, Major General John Lorimer, the Chief of the Defence Staff's Strategic Commun…

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

  • British-trained Afghan Police rescue kidnapped boy

    Afghan police officers trained by British soldiers have rescued a young boy held hostage by two insurgent kidnappers.

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

  • Updated: Second UK strike against Libyan defence assets

    British Armed Forces participated in another co-ordinated strike against Libyan air defence systems last night, Sunday 20 March 2011.

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

  • Prince Harry presents medals to Gulf mine warfare sailors

    Royal Navy mine warfare sailors received medals from His Royal Highness Prince Harry last week at Portsmouth Naval Base for their recent service in the Gulf.

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

  • RAF personnel in Afghanistan raise money for Comic Relief

    Pulling a Chinook helicopter along the ground in a race against time is not something that would normally happen in Afghanistan, but for this year's Red Nose Day RAF personnel flexed their muscles to support the cause.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes EU intention to impose sanctions against human rights violators in Iran

    The Foreign Affairs Council of the EU has announced that the EU will seek swiftly to introduce sanctions against individuals responsible for human rights violations in Iran.

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

  • British American Tobacco Malaysia – OECD guidelines

    British American Tobacco PLC is a UK registered multinational involved in the manufacture, distribution or sale of tobacco products. The company…

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

  • Ofgem energy market proposals: statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP

    Energy Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP said: “Consumers deserve the best possible deal, which means rough and tough competition in the …

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

  • Secretary of State comments on Ofgem proposals for energy market

    Scottish consumers could benefit from proposed Ofgem changes, says Michael Moore

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

  • Eleven sites make UK shortlist to bid for UNESCO World Heritage status

    A total of 11 sites across the UK and its overseas territories will form the new UK list for potential nomination for world heritage status.

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

  • DFID climate change project wins award

    Ground breaking ‘scuba rice’ - developed thanks to UK aid - has won a prestigious national award.

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

  • Government accepts Pay Review Body recommendations

    The government has accepted the recommendations of Pay Review Bodies for public sector pay awards for 2011-12.

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

  • Major reforms to Equality and Human Rights Commission

    Consultation launches to make the organisation a stronger, focused and more efficient, Theresa May said today.

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

  • Network of advocates to speak up for crime victims

    Victims and witnesses in England and Wales will benefit from £1m intiative says Theresa May.

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

  • £1m for victims of antisocial behaviour and crime

    Victims of crime and antisocial behaviour, including bereaved families, will benefit from additional support in their communities.

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

  • Letter to the Home Secretary concerning Government priorities

    Government priorities - ACMD Date: Mon Mar 21 12:15:17 GMT 2011 Full Document Letter to the Home Secretary concerning Government priorities…

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