Skip to main content
Society and culture

News and communications

Skip to results

12,177 results

Skip to results
12,177 results sorted by Updated (newest)
  • Details of £100 million philanthropy scheme announced

    Applications now open for part of the Catalyst fund.

    • Updated:

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

  • Michael Gove to the Edge Foundation

    The Secretary of State speaks about the need to reform vocational education and announces a review of 14 to 19 vocational education.

    • Updated:

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

  • Guidance on using Royal Names and Titles in Diamond Jubilee year issued

    Applications are now open for the commemorative use of Royal names and titles for events, buildings and projects.

    • Updated:

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

  • Government cuts hospitality industry red tape

    Announcement follows suggestions from businesses and the public during the Red Tape Challenge

    • Updated:

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

  • Diamond Jubilee guidance issued

    Information published on using Royal names and titles

    • Updated:

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

  • Olympics boost East London regeneration

    Independent research praises ‘good practice’ in planning for a sustainable legacy.

    • Updated:

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

  • 2017 World Athletics Championships could head to London

    Government backs bid to bring IAAF competition to the Olympic Stadium.

    • Updated:

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

  • Government to consider options for equal civil marriage for same-sex couples

    A public consultation to consider how to make civil marriage available to same-sex couples will begin in March 2012, the government announced today.

    • Updated:

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

  • Welfare reform and flexible working

    A speech by Lord David Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.

    • Updated:

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

  • Orange RockCorps is the latest Big Society Award Winner

    Orange RockCorps, an innovative programme connecting people who want to make a difference to their community with dynamic charities in their area, is the latest winner of Prime Minister's Big Society Award.

    • Updated:

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

  • Chair and Trustees of the Victoria & Albert Museum

    Paul Ruddock reappointed as Chair, and Michelle Ogundehin and Bob Stefanowski reappointed as trustees, of the Victoria & Albert Museum.

    • Updated:

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

  • Board of The Natural History Museum

    The Prime Minister has appointed Professor Sir John Holman to the Board of the Natural History Museum for 4 years from 1 July 2011.

    • Updated:

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

  • BRIT School celebrates twenty years of success

    Ed Vaizey joins Sir George Martin in congratulating iconic creative institution

    • Updated:

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

  • Plans to change gambling operator fees

    Consultation to reduce overall fee burden on the gambling industry.

    • Updated:

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

  • Second Government Art Collection exhibition opens

    Cornelia Parker’s ‘Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain’ at the Whitechapel Gallery.

    • Updated:

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

  • 2,000 people take part in London 2012 test event

    Two thousand people have taken part in the biggest exercise so far to test plans for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

    • Updated:

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

  • Veterans Minister visits Poppy Factory

    The Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans, Andrew Robathan, has visited a charity helping to get wounded, injured and sick veterans into work.

    • Updated:

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

  • Prime Minister launches plans to generate long term economic growth from 2012 Olympic legacy

    Drive to generate at least £1 billion in Olympic business boost and attract four million extra visitors

    • Updated:

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

  • Gambling Commission Operating Licence fee changes proposed

    New plans reduce overall fee burden on industry

    • Updated:

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

  • West Salford volunteers make a real difference

    The Making a Difference Awards 2011.

    • Updated:

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