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  • Soldier from 4th Regiment Royal Artillery killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, serving as part of Combined Force Nahr-e Saraj (South), was killed in Helmand today, Wednesday 26 May 2010.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 26 May 2010

    Briefing by the Prime Minister's spokesman on: National Security Council, Parliament, the economy, Ministerial cars and appointments.

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

  • Royal Mail on the agenda

    Her Majesty The Queen has outlined the Government's priorities for the year, including modernising Royal Mail.

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

  • Her Majesty the Queen announces European Union Bill

    The Bill will 'improve democratic control, scrutiny and accountability over EU decision making' says Foreign Secretary William Hague.

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

  • Counter-proliferation Minister visits nuclear conference at UN

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has arrived in New York to participate in talks on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

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

  • Secretary of State for Defence visits the Royal Navy in Bahrain

    During the visit, Dr Liam Fox, accompanied by Chief of the Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup, and Her Majesty’s Ambassador Mr…

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

  • Busiest 24 hours for HMS Gannet's search and rescue team

    Going on call at 0900hrs on the morning of Wednesday 19 May, the crew of Lieutenant George ‘Logie’ Baird (aircraft captain and pilot), Lieutenant…

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

  • HMS Chatham rescues seamen from storm

    NATO flagship HMS Chatham made a dramatic rescue of 23 seamen from a merchant vessel off the coast of Somalia on Friday 21 May 2010.

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

  • RMP prepare for Afghan investigations

    Royal Military Police (RMP) are being put through an arduous Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) course to prepare them not only for domestic investigations but also for the increased likelihood of them being deployed to Afghani…

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister to get own Question Time in Commons

    Nick Clegg is to get his own Deputy Prime Minister’s question time, it has been confirmed.

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

  • Queen's Speech 2010: bills and topics mentioned

    The Queen has outlined the government's priorities for the coming Parliamentary year in the Queen's Speech following the official state opening of Parliament.

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

  • Queen's Speech 2010

    Her Majesty's most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament on 25 May 2010.

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

  • Queen's Speech: Parliamentary Privilege Draft Bill

    Notes on: "A draft Bill will be published on reforming parliamentary privilege."  

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

  • Queen’s Speech: Office of Budget Responsibility Bill

    Notes on: "Action will be taken to accelerate the reduction of the structural budget deficit.  A new Office for Budget Responsibility will maintain confidence in the management of the public finances."

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

  • Queen's Speech: Freedom (Great Repeal) Bill

    Notes on: "Legislation will be brought forward to restore freedoms and civil liberties through the abolition of identity cards and repeal of unnecessary laws."

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

  • Queen's Speech: Parliamentary Reform Bill

    Notes on: "Measures will be brought forward to introduce fixed term Parliaments for 5 years."

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

  • Queen's Speech: Strategic Defence and Security Review

    "My Government will fully support our courageous armed forces and undertake a full Strategic Defence and Security Review."

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

  • Queen's Speech: European Communities (Amendment) Referendum Lock Bill

    Notes on: "My Government will introduce legislation to ensure that in future this Parliament and the British people have their say on any proposed transfer of powers to the European Union."

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

  • Queen's Speech - Northern Ireland

    Notes on: "My Government will support the political institutions and stable devolved government in Northern Ireland." 

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

  • Queen's Speech: Afghanistan and Pakistan

    Notes on: "My Government will work with the Afghan Government, Pakistan, and international partners for lasting security and stability in Afghanistan."

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