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  • A third of English councils set to go with broadband

    Good progress in developing plans to roll out superfast broadband is being made by most local authorities, Communications Minister Ed Vaizey

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

  • PM phonecall with Jose Manuel Barroso and Herman Van Rompuy

    "The Prime Minister emphasised the need for bold action to restore Europe's competitiveness"

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

  • University funding confirmed for 2012-13

    The Government has published its annual grant letter to the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).

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

  • Strengthening the UK-Canada relationship

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird in London on 25 January.

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

  • University funding confirmed for 2012-13

    Secretary of State for Business Vince Cable said: “It is important that we deliver a stable and sustainable funding environment for universities…

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

  • Creative Industries Council urges action to improve skills and training

    The Skillset Skills Group, chaired by Skillset CEO Dinah Caine and made up of major employers and industry organisations, was set up by the …

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

  • New gateway for UK universities will build on international success

    For the first time, the HE Global Integrated Advisory Service will bring together international education advice and services from both UK government…

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

  • Creative Industries Council urges action to improve skills and training

    The Creative Industries Council has endorsed a report into improving the skills of people working in the sector

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

  • Mobile phone industry asked for views on using £150 million to eliminate mobile not-spots

    Plans to extend mobile coverage to 99% of UK population.

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

  • Fourteen cities eligible to become super-connected

    Guidance information published for broadband bidders.

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

  • The future of Britain’s creative industries

    CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY 25 January 2012 Oxford Media Convention, University of Oxford Delighted to be opening the tenth Oxford Media Convention…

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

  • Report highlights benefits of genomic innovation

    A new report on genomic technology highlights the UK’s achievements in genetics research to date and makes recommendations to government to …

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 11 January 2012

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on rail fares, Scotland and the EU Treaty.

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

  • Government action on executive pay

    Vince Cable announces plans to tackle executive pay.

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

  • Executive Remuneration

    History There is now broad consensus across the main political parties and many business and investor groups in support of “responsible capitalism…

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

  • Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations: Communique

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Defence Secretary Philip Hammond welcomed Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd and Defence Minister Stephen Smith for the fourth Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN).

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

  • UK & Australia: "Our countries are strategic and global allies"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague talked following the Australia - UK Ministerial meeting (AUKMIN) on 23-24 January.

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

  • EU sanctions on Iran and the threat from Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz

    Foreign Secretary William Hague's response to an urgent question in Parliament on Iran.

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

  • Smart Regulation and Economic Growth: Seizing the Tourism Opportunity

    Report from Tourism Regulation Taskforce is published.

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

  • Tourism Regulation Taskforce proposals published

    Recommendations from independent panel for widespread deregulation of the tourism and hospitality industries.

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