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  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister comments on review of arms exports

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt: "We will not issue licences where we judge there is a clear risk that the proposed export might provoke or prolong regional or internal conflicts."

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on recent events in Bahrain

    Foreign Secretary William Hague says Bahraini Government should move quickly to carry out commitments to transparent investigations into recent events and any alleged human rights abuses.

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

  • Training Ugandans for Somalia deployment

    A British training team puts Ugandan troops through their paces on the eve of deployment to Somalia. Report by Sharon Kean.

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

  • Padre reflects on Paras' Afghan experiences

    The Reverend Robin Richardson, currently deployed to Afghanistan with 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, here reflects on some of the experiences his soldiers face on the battlefield and the benefits of talking.

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

  • IN PICTURES: Combat patrols - the biggest thing in Helmand

    Getting the bullets, beans and bandages, not to mention ballistic underpants and bulldozers, from Camp Bastion to the various Forward Operating Bases of Task Force Helmand is the work of 13 Close Support Logistic Regiment (1…

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

  • Final homecoming for HMS Manchester

    Royal Navy Type 42 destroyer HMS Manchester, a veteran of the first Gulf War, returned to her Portsmouth home for the last time yesterday, 17 February 2011.

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

  • VC hero cruising on ice

    War hero Lance Corporal Johnson Beharry VC, who demonstrated ice-cool courage when he saved the lives of several members of his unit during ambushes in Iraq in 2004, has glided through to the final eight in ITV's popular…

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on draft Security Council Resolution

    Following today’s vote on the draft Security Council Resolution on Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, the Foreign Secretary said:

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

  • North West submits highest number of bids to the Regional Growth Fund

    A total of 89 bids were submitted to the fund from the region out of a total of 464. The £1.4 billion Regional Growth Fund is designed to …

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

  • Government offers Scottish Parliament and National Assembly for Wales opportunity to change their 2015 election date

    The Government has today written to the presiding officers of the Scottish Parliament and the National Assembly for Wales to give them the opportunity to signal whether they wish to vary the dates of their 2015 elections by …

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

  • £8m fund to be opened to museums and galleries

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey announces DCMS/Wolfson Improvement Fund

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

  • Government matches philanthropy funding for £8 million investment in museums and galleries

    Museums and galleries across England will be able to bid for a slice of £8 million funding to improve displays, increase access and enhance public spaces.

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

  • Public expenditure outturn update

    Public expenditure outturn update.

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

  • Chief Secretary hails success of Burnley manufacturers

    Danny Alexander visits Burnley manufacturing companies to highlight the importance of the industry in returning balance to the UK economy.

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

  • Coalition government delivers 4 years additional funding for PSNI

    The coalition government has agreed to guarantee an additional £199.5m for the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).

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

  • Earl of Wessex meets Gold Award winners at Hillsborough

    HRH The Earl of Wessex attended a presentation of Duke Of Edinburgh Gold Awards at Hillsborough Castle.

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

  • Crispin Blunt visits construction rehabilitation project

    Crispin Blunt has visited an award-winning probation project which sees ex-offenders learning construction to improve their job prospects.

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

  • Department for Education responds to criticisms of clauses within the Education Bill

    The DfE responds to concerns from the National Secular Society about protection of staff in faith schools converting to academy status.

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

  • The Old Vic Tunnels win Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    The Old Vic Tunnels - a unique performance space offering opportunities for young people to gain experience in production and be part of an innovative and diverse arts venue is the latest winner of the Prime Minister's B…

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