Skip to main content

News and communications

Skip to results

140,881 results

Skip to results
140,881 results sorted by Updated (newest)
  • Correction to the written answer to parliamentary question 31081

    Provides corrected figures for the number of people who habitually travel to a place of work.

    • Updated:

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

  • Neighbours from hell face swifter eviction

    Neighbours from hell who cause misery and fear for their fellow tenants could face swifter eviction, under radical plans outlined today by Housing…

    • Updated:

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

  • Lord Green takes office as Trade and Investment Minister

    Lord Green is responsible for ensuring the delivery of a cross-Government strategy for trade, vital for the UK's economic growth and recovery.

    • Updated:

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

  • Trade opportunities a top priority with China

    It is a pleasure to host this banquet in honour of Vice-Premier Li, and his visit follows one of the largest ever UK ministerial delegations…

    • Updated:

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

  • House of Commons to debate EU Bill

    The EU Bill will be examined in detail by Parliamentarians today in the House of Commons.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Office Minister "deeply disturbed" by sentencing of Iranian human rights lawyer

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt calls for Iran's authorities to overturn the sentence.

    • Updated:

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

  • Lord Green takes office as Trade and Investment Minister

    Lord Green previously Group Chairman of HSBC, today joined the Prime Minister at an event for Business Ambassadors at 10 Downing Street to discuss international trade as he took up his new role as Minister of State for Trade…

    • Updated:

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

  • Eighteen months in Helmand: complexities, challenges and (no) complacency

    I am often asked what it was like working in Helmand. It is always hard to answer the question, at least succinctly, because the experience was so many things.'

    • Updated:

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

  • New foreign policy video blog from the Foreign Secretary

    Foreign Secretary William Hague laid out his foreign policy priorities for 2011 in the first of his regular video blogs.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned by tensions in Abyei region of Sudan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed efforts of United Nations and Sudanese leaders to calm tensions during the referendum.

    • Updated:

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

  • Flooding in Australia - Foreign Secretary offers support

    Foreign Secretary William Hague offers support and sympathy for the loss of life in Queensland, Australia.

    • Updated:

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

  • Supporting UK education suppliers in Saudi Arabia

    Foreign Office Minister responsible for the Middle East Alistair Burt met the Saudi Education Minister, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Abdullah and Vice Minister, Dr Khaled Al Sabti today.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns violence in Tunisia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague called on the Tunisian authorities to take steps to resolve the situation peacefully.

    • Updated:

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

  • Progress and challenges for education in Afghanistan

    Foreign Office Minister responsible for Afghanistan Alistair Burt today met Afghan Education Minister Farooq Wardak who is visiting the UK for the Education World Forum.

    • Updated:

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

  • Supporting operations in Afghanistan from Cyprus

    RAF Akrotiri supports operations in Afghanistan in more ways than you might think writes Greg Taylor, an Officer Cadet with 7644 Squadron of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force.

    • Updated:

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

  • Gunners ready 24/7 despite progress in Helmand

    As progress in Afghanistan continues British artillery guns are firing less than on previous deployments but Gunners like Jonathan Long remain ready to support troops on the ground 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week.

    • Updated:

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

  • Prince honours Navy man for sea rescue

    For his part in a dramatic and difficult rescue at sea, Petty Officer Airman 'Cags' Lacy was recently presented with the Queen's Gallantry Medal by the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace.

    • Updated:

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

  • Military medics to get new training facilities

    Armed Forces' medics are to get new training facilities and accommodation under the latest phase of a programme to focus military medical expertise in the Midlands.

    • Updated:

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

  • Tongan marines join RAF troops at Camp Bastion

    Troops from the Tonga Defence Force have deployed for the first time to southern Afghanistan and commenced security duties with RAF troops at Camp Bastion in Helmand province.

    • Updated:

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

  • Important safety message to participants of the Budapest-Bamako Rally

    Throughout the year, road rallies take place through North Africa, including to areas where the UK recommends against travel. We want to ensure that you are aware of the advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

    • Updated:

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