Skip to main content

News and communications

Skip to results

140,949 results

Skip to results
140,949 results sorted by Updated (newest)
  • Open letters between HM Treasury and Bank of England, May 2011

    CPI inflation for April 2011 was 4.5 per cent, prompting an open letter from the Governor of the Bank of England to the Chancellor on 16 May 2011. The Chancellor replied to the Governor on 17 May 2011.

    • Updated:

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

  • Business and communities to unite in driving neighbourhood growth

    The first businesses to work hand in hand with their communities to trial proposed new neighbourhood planning powers to help boost local economies…

    • Updated:

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

  • Grant Shapps sets out practical solution to cut emissions from new homes

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today announced a tough but realistic definition for zero carbon homes that strikes the right balance between…

    • Updated:

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

  • How will councils spend your £53 billion this year?

    Local Government Secretary, Eric Pickles, today published new figures showing exactly how much town halls have to spend for each resident. He…

    • Updated:

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Lithuania

    Mr David Hunt has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Lithuania.

    • Updated:

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

  • Government introduces Bill to overhaul consumer insurance law

    Government introduces Bill to overhaul consumer insurance law.

    • Updated:

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

  • Sale of trust ports

    Launching consultation on criteria relevant to the appropriateness of sale of a major trust port in England or Wales under the Ports Act 1991.

    • Updated:

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

  • Speech to Annual Conference of the Institute of Money Laundering Prevention Officers

    Speech by Solicitor General Edward Garnier QC MP

    • Updated:

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

  • Creating a modern workplace

    Government proposes radical reforms for parental leave and flexible working.

    • Updated:

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

  • Adult Learners Week

    Good afternoon everyone. I want to start by thanking Alan Tuckett both for his kind words of introduction and for the many other things he…

    • Updated:

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

  • Modern Workplaces

    In the past few days we have marked the first anniversary of the Coalition. In the year since its formation, our central task has been to overcome…

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Secretary deeply concerned by violence on Israel's borders

    Foreign Secretary William Hague called on all parties to exercise restraint after violence broke out on Israel's borders as Palestinians mark Nakba Day.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Secretary's reaction to International Criminal Court arrest warrants

    The Foreign Secretary welcomes announcement that Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo will apply for arrest warrants for Colonel Muammar Qadhafi, Saif al Islam al Qadhafi and Abdullah Senussi.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Office supports International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne records message of support for International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) on 17 May.

    • Updated:

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

  • Minister for Latin America visiting Uruguay 20-21 May

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne will meet Government officials and key business people to strenghten ties between UK and Uruguay.

    • Updated:

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

  • UK Parliament debates Middle East and North Africa

    Foreign Secretary William Hague took part in a debate on the Middle East and North Africa in the House of Commons on Monday afternoon.

    • Updated:

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

  • Canterbury celebrates soldiers' return from Afghanistan

    The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS), received a jubilant reception as they marched through Canterbury last week, having recently returned from Afghanistan.

    • Updated:

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

  • Armed Forces Covenant published for first time

    The Government has published the tri-Service Armed Forces Covenant for the first time today and announced that, with an amendment to the Armed Forces Bill, its principles will be enshrined in law.

    • Updated:

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

  • Soldier presents cup at FA final

    A British soldier presented the FA Cup to winners Manchester City after Saturday's final, having being selected as the FA's guest of honour for his inspirational leadership and selfless bravery in Afghanistan.

    • Updated:

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

  • Radical reforms for parental leave and flexible working proposed

    Current regulations are too rigid, reflect outdated notions of parenting and family responsibilities and restrict employers. Ministers want …

    • Updated:

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