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  • Prime Minister holds talks with Libyan NTC chairman

    Prime Minister David Cameron has today held talks with Mustafa Abdul Jalil, chairman of the Libyan Interim National Transitional Council (NTC).

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

  • Statement between the PM and the Chairman of the Libyan NTC

    A transcript of a statement given by Prime Minister David Cameron and Mustafa Abdul Jalil, chairman of the Libyan Interim National Transitional Council (NTC) on Thursday 12 May, 2011.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 12 May 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: King of Jordon, Libya, Iraq Inquiry, Madeleine McCann and expenses.

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

  • Asbestos classification

    Letter from the Government Chief Scientific Adviser to Iain Duncan Smith on the classification of chrysotile asbestos.

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  • Foreign Secretary welcomes EU sanctions on those responsible for Syrian violence

    Foreign Secretary William Hague comments on EU’s political agreement to impose travel bans and asset freezes on 14 individuals in Syria.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister comments as UN humanitarian organisations are denied access to parts of Syria

    "I call upon the Syrian Government to allow UN humanitarian organisations to undertake assessments of the situation across Syria without delay" said Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Maltese Prime Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the situation in the Middle East and Libya as well as the EU during his meeting with Maltese Prime Minister Dr Lawrence Gonzi on 10 May.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: “For the first time in decades our diplomatic reach will be extended not reduced”

    Today the Foreign Secretary announced to Parliament a new strategic shift for the FCO’s overseas network that will extend the FCO’s global reach and strengthen its influence with the 21st century’s rising powers.

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

  • Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham comments on President Bashir’s visit to Djibouti

    "The British government expects the Government of Djibouti to stand by its obligations under the Rome Statute, and as a UN member state."

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

  • UK secures agreement for International Space Agencies to support disaster efforts worldwide

    This will enable any country to draw upon the data provided by the Charter, an agreement that coordinates space agencies worldwide in gathering…

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

  • UK takes the helm of international effort to provide satellite images in times of crisis

    As Chair of the Charter, the UK Space Agency will take responsibility for implementing strategy and policy, and has committed to finding ways…

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

  • Moore welcomes UK embassy network expansion

    Scottish business will benefit from a stronger UK presence across the globe and key trade markets

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

  • Hundreds signed up to help older people ‘spring online’

    More than 1,500 organisations will give older people a free taste of using computers and the internet.

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

  • Cranfield University cabin air research

    Aircraft cabin air sampling independent research by Cranfield University published.

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

  • Britain open for business

    Further support to help British companies compete on the global stage, and new Chief Executive announced for UKTI.

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

  • Helping UK companies compete on the global stage

    UKTI Strategy and FCO Business Charter put new focus on trade and investment for growth.

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

  • Foreign Secretary launches Foreign Office Business Charter

    Foreign Secretary William Hague launched the Foreign Office's Business Charter, setting out seven commitments to assisting British business.

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

  • David Willetts quote on “off quota” numbers

    “We will only consider allowing off-quota places where it contributes to the coalition commitment to improve social mobility and increase fair…

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

  • Further support announced to help British companies compete on the global stage

    The UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Strategy and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) seven-point Charter demonstrate the Government’s dedication…

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

  • Sport: a force for good

    Hugh Robertson speaks at International Forum on Sport for Development and Peace.

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