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  • David Willetts launches Research Council impact reports

    David Willetts said: “These reports demonstrate that the UK is a world leader in science and research. From the development of groundbreaking…

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

  • Britain to be the best place in the world to do science

    In a speech at Policy Exchange, Universities and Science Minister David Willetts will argue that our greatest national assets - our universities…

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

  • Rural and farming networks to provide hotline to the heart of government

    The Networks bring together people from rural communities, rural businesses and the food and farming industries.

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

  • New manufacturing advisory service launched

    A new national programme to help small and medium manufacturing businesses to grow has officially launched.

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

  • New manufacturing advisory service launched

    The new Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) is now available to all manufacturing businesses across England. It will be delivered by the MAC…

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

  • Djanogly: Reform to solicitors to give UK consumers greater choice

    UK consumers and businesses will find solicitors’ more competitive, more accessible and more efficient following reforms to legal services.

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

  • 2012 New Year message from David Cameron

    The Prime Minister looks ahead to 2012 in his New Year message.

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

  • Foreign Secretary looks forward to historic year in 2012

    During 2012, the UK will celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and host the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Foreign Secretary William Hague marked the New Year and looked forward to the exciting times a…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP speech: Pylon Design Competition Shortlisting event

    Introduction Thanks very much. I’m delighted to be here today, at the world’s greatest museum of art and design. I’m told there are four and…

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

  • New Year Honours for crises staff at the Foreign Office

    The Foreign Office is delighted that 19 of our staff have received recognition in the New Year Honours List for their exceptional contributions in delivering the UK response to crises overseas this year.

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

  • Blue Badge fraud crackdown for new year

    Blue badge new design and measures to tackle drivers who abuse the disabled parking system.

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

  • Changes to the blue badge scheme

    Transport Minister Norman Baker has announced that the government is implementing major reforms to crack down on drivers who abuse the disabled parking system.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister: Jerusalem decision is provocative and deeply counter-productive

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned the decision to build additional structures in the Palestinian neighbourhood of Silwan, and housing in Gilo.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister discusses Syria with Arab League Secretary General

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt said that the Syrian Government must allow the Arab League mission independent and unrestricted access to all areas of Syria.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister expresses concern over raids on NGO offices in Egypt

    Minister Jeremy Browne urges Egyptian authorities to avoid taking action that would inhibit the positive work of organisations supporting the country's transition to democracy.

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

  • Minister looks forward to "Prosperous 2012" for oil and gas industry

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry set out his hopes for a “prosperous 2012” in the oil and gas sector, as he awarded 46 new licences to explore…

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

  • Foreign Office responds to article in The Telegraph on the persecution of Christians in the Middle East

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said the persecution of Christians in the Middle East is a profound concern and it is wrong to suggest the Foreign Office is not confronting it.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns bomb attacks in Nigeria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague condemns a series of "cowardly attacks on families gathered in peace and prayer" on 25 December.

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

  • New platform and 60 extra carriages for Waterloo commuters

    Rail passengers are set to benefit from extra carriages to ease overcrowding and the former Waterloo International Station.

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

  • 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