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  • Big Society: opening up Parliament to the people

    Members of the public will be given the right to comment on every aspect of new legislation, the Coalition government announced today.

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

  • Big Society: opening up Parliament to the people

    The coalition government has launched the first stage of plans to give the public the right to comment on every aspect of new legislation.

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

  • Thousands of small shops across the country getting new tax breaks

    Around 300,000 retail premises are getting our new £1,000 business rates discount.

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

  • Millions set to benefit as tax reforms come into effect

    Tax changes coming into effect in a week will see Britain’s businesses benefit from lower taxes – helping them reinvest more of their money in growing their business and hiring more staff.

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

  • Big business urged to pass on prompt payments to SMEs

    The Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude, today renewed the government’s pledge to increase support for Britain’s small and medium sized enterprises. (SMEs)

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

  • Local government finance: December 2011

    Later today, I am introducing legislation which will take forward proposals designed to encourage local economic growth, reduce the financial…

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

  • Plans to help households with water bills

    Water bills will be cut for the most vulnerable households under plans announced by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman today.

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

  • Our response to public comments on political reform

    Thank you to everyone who commented on political reform in Our Programme for Government (PFG).

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

  • David Mundell calls for Scottish Government clarity on new powers

    The Secretary of State for Scotland calls on the Scottish Government to lay out plans for new tax and welfare powers being devolved.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Queen's Speech 2016: What it means for Scotland

    Yesterday Her Majesty The Queen announced the UK Government’s legislative programme for the year ahead.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Higher Education and Research Bill to be debated in the Lords

    The Higher Education and Research Bill enters committee stage.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Controlling the cost of renewable energy

    Renewable energy subsidies revised to ensure consumers are protected from higher energy bills.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Localism Bill impact assessments published

    Evidence published underpinning the measures in the Localism Bill to aid analysis and discussion.

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

  • A better deal for smaller businesses

    The government has announced further measures to support SMEs to win government business.

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

  • Villiers publishes draft Northern Ireland Bill

    Draft legislation on electoral and funding issues in Northern Ireland has been published.

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

  • Local shops and pubs could get a third extra off tax bill

    £1 billion support for high streets and local firms kicks in.

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

  • Publication of the Finance Bill 2012

    The Government is publishing the Finance Bill, which will enact tax measures announced in last week’s Budget and in the March 2011 Budget.

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

  • New powers to Scotland and sustainable fishing at the heart of new Bill

    Scottish fishing industry to benefit from UK Government’s flagship Fisheries Bill

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Bank of England and Financial Services Bill given royal assent

    Parliament passes the Bank of England and Financial Services Act 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK Government announces Scotland Bill changes

    Scottish Ministers are set to receive extra powers to aid fiscal flexibility

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