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We're ending discrimination and making the political and constitutional system more accountable, more efficient and more effective.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The covenant exists to ensure that service personnel, veterans and their families are not disadvantaged as a result of their service.
Securing global safety by preventing countries and terrorists access to the materials needed for weapons of mass destruction, and by mitigating the effects of land mines and cluster munitions.
What the government is doing to protect fish stocks by managing quotas, reducing discards, reforming fisheries and funding research and monitoring programmes.
Using the Regional Growth Fund to support businesses to create and protect jobs in the private sector, particularly where public sector employment is reducing.
The government is making it easier for people who drink to do so responsibly, and it is improving alcohol services locally.
How the government is introducing new measures to fight alcohol-related crime and antisocial behaviour.
How we're helping the media and creative industries by providing incentives and taking away red tape.
Negotiating the European Union (EU) Common Strategic Framework for 2014 to 2020.
We're promoting social integration in communities to create the conditions for everyone to live and work successfully alongside each other.
How we're making sure government policies benefit people in the country by 'rural proofing' policies and programmes and developing networks.
How the government is improving the quality of our rivers and inland water-bodies.
The government wants to make sure that lenders treat borrowers fairly.
In emergency situations, the government wants to be ready to protect people’s health and prevent deaths.
How the government is improving international security by preventing conflict.
How renewable energy, new nuclear power stations and a carbon capture and storage industry will promote growth, ensure the UK has a secure supply of energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
How our policy planning controls and prevents the risks in using, storing and disposing of nuclear and radioactive substances and waste.
We want to use our talent to make the UK the best place in the world to run an innovative business or service.
Working with the Overseas Territories on the challenges they face and encouraging strong local economies.
Government support for small to medium-sized businesses and start-ups: from finance to help and advice.
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